Evening Worship Service

Prelude: Fugue in C Major, BWV 547 Johann Sebastian Bach

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 11: Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God McKee

Now blessed be the Lord our God,
the God of Israel,
for he alone does wondrous works
in glory that excel.

And blessed be his glorious name
to all eternity;
the whole earth let his glory fill.
Amen, so shall it be.

His wide dominion shall extend
from sea to utmost sea,
and unto earth’s remotest bounds
his peaceful rule shall be.

Yea, all the kings shall bow to him,
his rule all nations hail;
he will regard the poor man’s cry
when other helpers fail.

Prayer of Confession

Our gracious Father, you sent your Son to die and rise to new life in order that death might be destroyed and that we might live a new life. Yet we have often chosen our own way rather than your way. We have rebelled against you in thought, word and deed. In doing so, we have grieved you, hurt others, and damaged ourselves. Forgive our sin for Jesus’ sake, and grant that we may walk in the ways of love and holiness to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 103:11–12

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Doxology Tallis’ Canon

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22–36

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” 34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.

Hymn 335: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me Redhead

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would gracious be;
and with words that help and heal would thy life in mine reveal;
and with actions bold and meek would for Christ my Savior speak.

Truthful Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would truthful be;
and with wisdom kind and clear let Thy life in mine appear;
and with actions brotherly speak my Lord’s sincerity.

Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be;
mighty so as to prevail, where unaided man must fail;
ever by a mighty hope, pressing on and bearing up.

Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would holy be;
separate from sin, I would choose and cherish all things good,
and whatever I can be give to him who gave me thee!

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 30

Question: How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
Answer: The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.

Offering Prayer

(In person offerings may be made via the oak boxes. Give online at tenth.org/give or mail checks to: 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Offertory: We Sing the Mighty Power of God arr. Dale Grontenhuis

Chamber Choir

Sermon: Truly You Are the Son of God Rev. Gavin Lymberopoulos

Hymn 166: Wondrous King, All-Glorious Wunderbarer König

Wondrous King, all glorious, sovereign Lord victorious,

oh, receive our praise with favor!

From thee welled God’s kindness though we in our blindness

strayed from thee, our blessed Savior.

Strengthen thou, help us now; let our tongues be singing,

thee our praises bringing.

Heavens, spread the story of our Maker’s glory,

all the pomp of earth obscuring.

Sun, thy rays be sending, thy bright beams expending,

light to all the earth assuring.

Moon and star, praise afar him who glorious made you;

the vast heavens aid you.

O my soul, rejoicing, sing, thy praises voicing,

sing, with hymns of faith adore him!

All who here have being, shout, your voices freeing,

bow down in the dust before him.

He is God Sabaoth; praise alone the Savior,

here and there forever.

Hallelujahs render to the Lord most tender,

ye who know and love the Savior.

Hallelujahs sing ye, ye redeemed, oh, bring ye

hearts that yield him glad behavior.

Blest are ye endlessly; sinless there forever,

ye shall laud him ever.

Benediction

Postlude:

Serving this evening:
Rev. Greg Hobaugh, platform
Aaron Patterson, organist

Sermon Notes