Redeemer Lutheran Church God Speaks Sola Scriptura Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, October 1st 2017

Speak, O Lord CWS #735 Verses 1-3 Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Setting: EIN FESTE BURG Tune: Martin Luther, 1483-1546

Speak, O Lord, as we come to you Verse 1: Speak, O Lord, as we come to you To receive the food of your Holy Word. Take your truth, plant it deep in us; Shape and fashion us in your likeness CWS #735

That the light of Christ might be seen today Verse 1: That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us All your purposes for your glory. CWS #735

Teach us, Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility. Verse 2: Teach us, Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility. Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of your purity. CWS #735

Cause our faith to rise, cause our eyes to see Verse 2: Cause our faith to rise, cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority. Words of pow’r that can never fail, Let their truth prevail over unbelief. CWS #735

Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds; Verse 3: Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds; Help us grasp the heights of your plans for us. Truths unchanged from the dawn of time, That will echo down through eternity. CWS #735

And by grace we’ll stand on your promises, Verse 3: And by grace we’ll stand on your promises, And by faith we’ll walk as you walk with us. Speak, O Lord, as your Church is built And you fill the earth with your glory. CWS #735

Opening Verses Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. All: And also with you.

Confession of Sin Pastor: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and to serve him as his dear children… Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

Confession of Sin Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child.

Confession of Sin But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Our Response of Praise Pastor: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

Oh, Taste and See ♫ All: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Oh, Taste and See Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him.

(Pastor says the Prayer) Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the Prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Nehemiah 8 Israel finds joy and peace in the Word of God

All Refrain: Psalm 119c

Pastor : Oh, how I love your law! Psalm 119c Pastor : Oh, how I love your law! All : I meditate on it all day long.

Pastor : I have more insight than all my teachers, Psalm 119c Pastor : I have more insight than all my teachers, All : for I meditate on your statutes.

Pastor : I have more understanding than the elders, Psalm 119c Pastor : I have more understanding than the elders, All : for I obey your precepts.

All Refrain: Psalm 119c

Pastor : I have kept my feet from every evil path Psalm 119c Pastor : I have kept my feet from every evil path All : so that I might obey your Word.

Pastor : I have not departed from your laws, Psalm 119c Pastor : I have not departed from your laws, All : for you yourself have taught me.

Pastor : How sweet are your words to my taste, Psalm 119c Pastor : How sweet are your words to my taste, All : sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Psalm 119c All : Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

All Refrain: Psalm 119c

God’s Word to His People 2 Peter 1:16-21 The Scriptures are the Words of God

(Pastor says the Verse of the Day)

Verse of the Day ♫ All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

God’s Word to His People Luke 16:19-31 The Scriptures are God’s greatest testimony

Gospel Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.  All: Praise be to you, O Christ!

Children’s Message “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~ Jesus ~

I Am Listening CW #283 Verses 1-4 Speak, O Savoir; I Am Listening CW #283 Verses 1-4 Text: Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1638-83 Setting: WERDE MUNTER Tune: Johann Schop, 1600-65

Speak, O Savior I am list'ning, As a servant to his lord. Verse 1: Speak, O Savior I am list'ning, As a servant to his lord. Let me show respect and honor To your holy, precious Word, CW #283

That each day, my whole life through, I may serve and follow you. Verse 1: That each day, my whole life through, I may serve and follow you. Let your Word e'er be my pleasure And my heart's most precious treasure. CW #283

Oh, what blessing to be near you And to listen to your voice! Verse 2: Oh, what blessing to be near you And to listen to your voice! Let me ever love and fear you; Let your Word still be my choice. CW #283

Many hardened sinners, Lord, Flee in terror at your Word, Verse 2: Many hardened sinners, Lord, Flee in terror at your Word, But to all who feel sin's burden You give peace and words of pardon. CW #283

Lord, your words are waters living Where I quench my thirsty needs. Verse 3: Lord, your words are waters living Where I quench my thirsty needs. Lord, your words are bread life giving; On your words my spirit feeds. CW #283

Lord, your words will be my light Through death's cold and dreary Verse 3: Lord, your words will be my light Through death's cold and dreary night; Yes, they are my sword prevailing And my cup of joy unfailing. CW #283

As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me; Let your words in me take root. Verse 4: As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me; Let your words in me take root. May your Spirit e'er be near me That I bear abundant fruit. CW #283

May I daily sing your praise, From my heart glad anthems raise, Verse 4: May I daily sing your praise, From my heart glad anthems raise, Till my highest praise is given In the endless joy of heaven. CW #283

When God Speaks, Believers Find Peace 2 Peter 1:16-21

Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Apostles’ Creed I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.

Apostles’ Creed The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Lord’s Prayer Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Prophetic Word CW #291 Verses 1-4 We Have a Sure Prophetic Word CW #291 Verses 1-4 Text: Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931 Setting: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS Tune: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535

We have a sure prophetic Word By inspiration of the Lord, Verse 1: We have a sure prophetic Word By inspiration of the Lord, And, though assailed on ev'ry hand, Jehovah's Word shall ever stand. CW #291

By pow'rs of empire banned and burned, Verse 2: By pow'rs of empire banned and burned, By pagan pride rejected, spurned, The Word still stands, the Christian's trust, While haughty empires lie in dust. CW #291

Whate'er the Word in times of old Of future days and deeds foretold Verse 3: Whate'er the Word in times of old Of future days and deeds foretold Is all fulfilled while ages roll, As traced on the prophetic scroll. CW #291

Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure, The teachings of the Word endure. Verse 4: Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure, The teachings of the Word endure. Blest all who trust this steadfast Word; Their anchor holds in Christ, the Lord. CW #291

Prayer Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) ♫ All: Amen.

(Pastor says blessing) The Blessing Pastor: (Pastor says blessing) ♫ All: Amen, Amen, Amen.

God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage CW #293 Verse 1 Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Setting: REUTER Tune: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924

God's Word is our great heritage And shall be ours forever; Verse 1: God's Word is our great heritage And shall be ours forever; To spread its light from age to age Shall be our chief endeavor. CW #293

Through life it guides our way; In death it is our stay. Verse 1: Through life it guides our way; In death it is our stay. Lord, grant, while worlds endure, We keep its teachings pure Throughout all generations. CW #293

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church God Speaks Sola Scriptura Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, October 1st 2017