Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 91 Q How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? A The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit …

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Songs of preparation: Lord Vindicate Me (Psalm 26) and Salvation Belongs To Our God. Responsive call to worship: Praise: From All That Dwell Below The Skies. Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Jesus Paid It All; The Apostle’s Creed; Now To The King Of Heaven. Consecutive reading: Ezekiel 25:1-17 – Chapters …

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Prayer is a great and integral work of gathered worship. From a longer article by Rick Phillips: Acts 2:42 says the first believers came together for “the prayers.” The definite article suggests that they came not merely for prayer but for special prayer gatherings. This why the prayer meeting shows the spiritual strength of the …

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Songs of preparation: We Greet You Sure Redeemer and Light Of The Word (Here I Am To Worship). Call to worship: Praise: Behold Our God. Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Purify My Heart; The Apostle’s Creed; We Sing The Father’s Love. Consecutive reading: Ezekiel 24:1-27 – Jerusalem is compared to …

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