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Church family and visitors,
Two snow storms in a week! Once again, we are sad to not gather together this Lord’s Day to worship God. Yet we trust God in his providence that this is best! Still, we encourage you to set apart the day for worship and rest. Below is a simple liturgy (order of worship) to use for home worship. Read the Scriptures out loud, sing the songs either a cappella, with your own instruments, or along with the recordings attached, and listen to the sermon on 2 Samuel 15:13-37 - "Loyalty and Love for the Lord’s Anointed.” If you can safely do so, consider inviting nearby neighbors to join you!
*With the possibility of power and internet outages, consider taking a screen shot or printing this order of service beforehand.
We are praying for your safety and God’s protection on our community during this storm. Please reach out to someone if you need help weathering the storm! Our elders, deacons, and church members are here to serve and care for one another. Please call, text, or email officers@ncchurch.net if you need assistance.
Simple Liturgy for Home Worship
CALL TO WORSHIP - Psalm 95:1–7
[1] Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
[2] Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
[3] For the LORD is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
[4] In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
[5] The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
[6] Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!
[7] For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
RESPONSE - Hebrews 1:1-2
Leader: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to his people by the prophets.
Household: But now in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.
SONG - A Mighty Fortress is Our God
VERSE 1
A mighty fortress is our God
A bulwark never failing
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and pow'r are great
And armed with cruel hate
On earth is not his equal
VERSE 2
If we in our own strength confide
Our striving would be losing
Were not the right Man on our side
The Man of God's own choosing
You ask who that may be
Christ Jesus it is He
The Lord of Hosts His name
From age to age the same
And He must win the battle
VERSE 3
And tho' this world with devils filled
Should threaten to undo us
We will not fear for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us
The Prince of darkness grim
We tremble not for him
His rage we can endure
For lo! his doom is sure
The Word of God shall fell him
VERSE 4
That word above all earthly powers
No thanks to them, abideth
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth
Let goods and kindred go
This mortal life also
The body they may kill
God’s truth abideth still
His Kingdom is forever
SCRIPTURE READING
Read Psalm 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
[1] O LORD, how many are my foes!
Many are rising against me;
[2] many are saying of my soul,
“There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah
[3] But you, O LORD, are a shield about me,
my glory, and the lifter of my head.
[4] I cried aloud to the LORD,
and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah
[5] I lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.
[6] I will not be afraid of many thousands of people
who have set themselves against me all around.
[7] Arise, O LORD!
Save me, O my God!
For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you break the teeth of the wicked.
[8] Salvation belongs to the LORD;
your blessing be on your people! Selah
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Read aloud each petition of the Lord’s prayer, and take a few moments to add our own prayers according to each petition (for example, after “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”, you might pray for God to help you understand his will in a specific situation in you life.).
1st Petition: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
2nd Petition: Your kingdom come
3rd Petition: Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
4th Petition: Give us this day our daily bread
5th Petition: And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
6th Petition: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Conclusion: For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GRACE - Matthew 11:25–30
[25] At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; [26] yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. [27] All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. [28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Out of thankful hearts, let us worship God by giving to his church and kingdom purposes.
SONG - Before the Throne of God Above
VERSE 1
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest, whose name is Love
Who ever 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 the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin
Because the 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
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 with Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased with His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ, my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God
SERMON - 2 Samuel 15:13-37 - "Loyalty and Love for the Lord’s Anointed"
Sermon preached by Tom Buiter on August 3, 2025
Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 15:13-37
Title: "Loyalty and Love for the Lord’s Anointed"
SONG - How Firm a Foundation
VERSE 1
How firm a foundation, You saints of the Lord
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word
What more can He say than to you He has said
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled
VERSE 2
Fear not I am with you, O be not dismayed
For I am your God and will still give you aid
I'll strengthen you help you and cause you to stand
Upheld by My righteous omnipotent hand
VERSE 3
When through the deep waters I call you to go
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow
For I will be with you your trials to bless
And sanctify to you your deepest distress
VERSE 4
When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie
My grace all sufficient shall be your supply
The flame shall not hurt you I only design
Your dross to consume and your gold to refine
VERSE 5
The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not, I will not desert to his foes
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake
I'll never, no never, no never forsake
BENEDICTION - Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
