The Now and Future Kingdom Intro: Do you have an over-realized eschatology? Do you have an under-realized eschatology? Eschatology– a theological word. Simple explanation: eschaton “last” -completion, final blessings. An over-realized eschatology would be one where a believer thinks that all the powers and promises and blessings of heaven are here NOW. It is only…
Weekly Worship (Page 3)
The Lord’s Day Epiphany Season ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lord’s Service Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church We worship one God; the Father, the Son,…
The Lord’s Day Epiphany Season (The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles) O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; Mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our…
The Lord’s Day Christmas Season ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the…
Christmas Eve 2012 Angels are very prominent in the Readings of this Service. These are very high ranking Angels too! Whether The Angel of the LORD or Gabriel, these are Cherubim which guard God’s very throne. These High ranking Angels appear in six of the Lessons read this evening. Years ago I took a course…
The Lord’s Day Advent Season O LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of…
Advent Season BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting…
Prayer for Thanksgiving Day Our Sovereign God, who created all things for your pleasure and who gives to all life, breath, and every good thing, we praise you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life. For rain and sunshine, in abundance and in lack, we acknowledge that our times are in…
I have visited and worshiped at G&P several times over the last two months or so. I must offer praise and thanks to be able to participate in a worship service with a Body that understands completely that corporate worship is His service, not ours. Your classic liturgical order of worship that honor’s holy scripture…
Trinity Season LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. When the style of our music is…