Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 32 86. Q. Since we are redeemed from our sin and its wretched consequences by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why must we do good works? A. Because just as Christ has redeemed us with his blood he also renews us through his Holy Spirit according …

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Songs of preparation: Listen To My Words, O LORD (Psalm 105) and Blessing And Honour (Ancient Of Days). The prayer of adoration and confession will express delight in the nature, character and love of the Trinity; thankfulness that God dwells in His people and seek forgiveness when we focus more on ourselves than God. The …

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Jay Adams can sound like a curmudgeon, but I think this is helpful. Though composed with non-manuscript delivery in mind, these points stand for anyone in their preparation for preaching. Focus your thinking in preparation on God, on the message, and on the congregation—not on the sermon. Ask continually “how can I best bring this …

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No time to write much. Driving to Adelaide tonight. Not bad results last week. NRL (last round 7/8; season tally 87/152) Souths Canterbury Melbourne North Queensland Parramatta New Zealand Penrith Easts AFL (last round 7/9; season tally 108/162) Essendon North Melbourne Carlton Hawthorn Sydney Geelong Adelaide Western Bulldogs West Coast