Series: Exodus: The God Who Is
The God Who Is (JS)
November 15, 2020 | John Stevenson
TCC Order of Worship, 11.15.20
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 27:4-8
Leader: Lift up your hearts
Congregation: Our hearts are lifted up to the Lord
CONFESSION
Almighty and most merciful Father,
we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.
We have offended against your holy laws.
We have left undone those things which we ought to have done,
and we have done those things which we ought not to have done;
and apart from your grace, there is no health in us.
O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Spare all those who confess their faults.
Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake,
that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life,
to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS IN CHRIST
Hebrews 9:22, 28
CONFESSION OF FAITH
Leader: Confess with me our hope and our faith
Congregation:
Christ has died
Christ has risen
Christ is coming again
God Is For Us
By CityAlight
Verse 1
We won't fear the battle, we won't fear the night
We will walk the valley with You by our side
You will go before us, You will lead the way
We have found a refuge, only You can save
Chorus
Sing with joy now: our God is for us
The Father's love is a strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now, no love is greater
Who can stand against us if our God is for us
Verse 2
Even when I stumble, even when I fall
Even when I turn back, still Your love is sure
You will not abandon, You will not forsake
You will cheer me onward with never-ending grace
Bridge
Neither height nor depth can separate us
Hell and death will not defeat us
He who gave His son to free us
Holds me in His love
Neither height nor depth can separate us
Hell and death will not defeat us
He who gave His son to free us
Holds me in His love
This I Believe (The Creed)
Hillsong Worship
Verse 1
Our Father everlasting, the all creating One God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit; conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus Our Savior
Chorus 1
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
our God is three in one
I believe in the resurrection
that we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Verse 2:
Our Judge and our Defender;
suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness,
You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
Bridge (x2):
I believe in You, I believe You rose again
I be - lieve that Jesus Christ is Lord
Chorus 2:
I believe in life eternal,
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the Saints' communion
and in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection;
when Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Ending
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons blessed Trinity!
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 25:1-9
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord!
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
SERMON
Before the Throne of God Above Traditional Hymn
Verse 1
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great high priest whose name is Love
Whoever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Verse 2
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of my guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin
Because a sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Chorus (2x)
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise the One, risen Son of God
Verse 3
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I am
The King of glory and of grace
One in Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God
LORD’S SUPPER
Is He Worthy?
Andrew Peterson
Verse 1
Do you feel the world is broken? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark
Won't stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)
Verse 2
Is all creation groaning? (It is)
Is a new creation coming? (It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)
Pre-Chorus 1
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave
He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Chorus 1
Is he worthy? Is he worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is he worthy of this? (He is)
Verse 3
Does the Father truly love us? (He does)
Does the Spirit move among us? (He does)
And does Jesus our Messiah hold forever those he loves? (He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does)
Pre-Chorus 2
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave
He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe, every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God to reign with his Son
Chorus 2
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
Ending:
He is! He is! He is! He is!
He is worthy He is worthy
Of all blessing and honor and glory
He is worthy of this
He is
His Mercy Is More
by Matt Papa & Matt Boswell
Verse 1
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient all knowing He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Chorus
Praise the Lord His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness new every morn
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Verse 2
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father so tender is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest the vilest the poor
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
Verse 3
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many His mercy is more
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
BENEDICTION
Series Information
Exodus is the story of the God of redemption, the God who brings together a people, and the God who dwells with us. This fall, join us as we come together around a survey of Exodus, to worship God for all he is, and to lift up the Name of the Lord as those who have been given mercy to know his Name.