None of us naturally enjoy being corrected, but in God’s hands, a loving rebuke is a life-giving gift that points us back to Jesus. In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus confronted the religious leaders with the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, yet their pride drove them to reject His warning. In contrast, Paul’s testimony in Philippians 3:4b–11 shows what happens when God's Law breaks through our self-righteousness. Paul freely counted his former credentials as loss so he might gain Christ and receive the righteousness that comes through faith alone.
Through Holy Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, God continues to expose our sins today—not to condemn us, but to turn our hearts toward Christ's forgiveness and healing. As a church family, learning to receive God’s Word with humility draws us closer to Him and strengthens our bond with one another. Join us for worship as we learn how accepting God’s correction leads to authentic transformation, freedom, and joy in our everyday lives.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Lange; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Pastor Jonathan Lange
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 80:7–19
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 5:1–7
- New Testament reading is from Philippians 3:4b–14
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 21:33–46
Songs and Hymns:
- The Church's One Foundation
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Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain - Jesus Loves Me
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Text by Anna B. Warner
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain - Every Promise
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Keith Getty, Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - All I Have Is Christ
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Jordan Kauflin
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Keep the Feast
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Ben Shive, Skye Peterson
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Christ Be My Leader
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Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune: Irish
© 1964, renewed 1992 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
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Text: Latin, 7th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–66, alt.
Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis Bourgeois
Text and tune: Public domain - Facing a Task Unfinished
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Ed Cash, Fionán De Barra, Frank Houghton, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Samuel Wesley
© 2015 Capitol CMG Paragon; Fionan De Barra Pub Designee
© 2015 Getty Music Publishing; OMF International (UK)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Recording:
- Audio:
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- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Oct 4:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Jonathan Lange): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstaris.
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Oct 7:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Thursday, Oct 8:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Oct 10:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Are Some Sins Worse Than Others? (Ep153)
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Everyone agrees that some sins are worse than others, but the Bible also teaches that every human being is guilty before God. How can nice, seemingly innocent people be equally as sinful as violent, hardened criminals? Chuck and Aaron try to answer this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
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