November 3, 2024

*Call to Worship | 1 Peter 4:11 | Rev. Blake Arnoult

^{God invites and calls us into his presence to worship him.}

11 To God belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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*Song of Adoration | Holy Is The Lord

^{We begin by responding with praise to God for who he is and for what he does.} 

We stand and lift up our hands

For the joy of the Lord is our strength

We bow down and worship Him now

How great how awesome is He

And together we sing

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Holy is the Lord God Almighty

The earth is filled with His glory

Holy is the Lord God Almighty

The earth is filled with His glory

The earth is filled with his glory

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We stand and lift up our hands

For the joy of the Lord is our strength

We bow down and worship Him now

How great how awesome is He

And together we sing

Everyone sing

Chorus

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/ It's rising up all around

It's the anthem of the Lord's renown /

And together we sing

Everyone sing

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Chorus

_{Music and Lyrics: Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio}

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*Confession of Faith | Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch.13 On Sanctification 

^{With the church in history we confess a basic statement of what Christians believe.}

1. They, who are once effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified, really and personally, through the virtue of Christ’s death and resurrection, by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them: the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified; and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.

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*Song of Confession | I Need Thee Every Hour

^{Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs are simply prayers that are sung. We respond in repentance and praise for God’s redemptive work in Christ.}

I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord

No tender voice like Thine can peace afford

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I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby

Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh

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I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need Thee

Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee

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I need Thee every hour in joy or pain

Come quickly and abide or life’s in vain

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Chorus

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I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy will

And Thy rich promises in me fulfill

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Chorus

_{Music and Lyrics: Annie Sherwood Hawks, Robert Lowry}

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Confession of Sin | 1 John 1:5-6, 8, 10

^{We fight the temptation to hide our sin and instead acknowledge it openly to God, but we do so in light of the grace offered in Jesus.}

5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth… 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us… 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

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Assurance of Pardon | 1 John 1:7, 9 | Rev. Blake Arnoult

^{The good news of the gospel is that we are forgiven in Jesus Christ. This assurance is based on God’s words of promise and it is therefore certain.}

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin… 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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*Song of Response | A Debtor To Mercy Alone

^{We respond in repentance and praise for God’s redemptive work in Christ.}

A debtor to mercy alone,

Of covenant mercy I sing;

Nor fear, with Thy righteousness on,

My person and offering to bring.

The terrors of law and of God

With me can have nothing to do;

My Savior’s obedience and blood

Hide all my transgressions from view

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The work which His goodness began,

The arm of His strength will complete;

His promise is yea and amen,

And never was forfeited yet.

Things future, nor things that are now,

Not all things below nor above

Can make Him His purpose forego,

Or sever my soul from His love.

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My name from the palms of His hands

Eternity will not erase;

Impressed on His heart it remains

In marks of indelible grace.

Yes, I to the end shall endure,

As sure as the earnest is given

More happy, but not more secure,

The glorified spirits in heaven.

_{Music and Lyrics: Augustus Toplady, Kevin Twit}

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Prayer of Thanksgiving 

^{We offer our gratitude to God in prayer in response to his gifts and blessings to his people and ask that he make us faithful managers of these gifts.}

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Song of Thanks | Slow Me Down

^{As we offer our prayers so we also offer up our thanks in song.}

Slow me down, O Lord

Slow me down

Help my heart to hear Your sound

Speak into my life, Lord speak now

Slow me down, O Lord

Slow me down

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Clear my mind, O Lord

Clear my mind

Bring me peace that I cannot find

Take my worried thoughts, break my pride

Clear my mind, O Lord

Clear my mind

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Wake my soul, O Lord

Wake my soul

With this mess I’ve made make me whole

Of this life called mine, take control

Wake my soul, O Lord

Wake my soul

Chorus

_{Music and Lyrics: Robby Seay Band}

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Prayer for Christ’s Church

^{We lift up our requests to God knowing that he hears us when we pray.}

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*Reading of Scripture | 1 Peter 4:1-11 | Rev. Blake Arnoult

^{God reveals himself and his work and speaks to us his people through his Word.}

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

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7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Pastor: The Word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God

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The Preaching of the Word | Rev. Blake Arnoult

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“Backward Thinking, Present Action”

1 Peter: Homesick and Hopeful

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Pastoral Prayer

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Sacrament of Communion

Sacraments are visible signs of the invisible grace of God - what Christ does by his Holy Spirit within us. Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist), as the distribution of the elements of bread and wine, symbolizes a meal. Communion is a sign of fellowship. That sign signifies more than just the future heavenly fellowship that is to come. The outward sign signifies the inner reality that sinners already experience fellowship with God in the Spirit because of Jesus. Communion is not a meal for good people. It functions as a renewing seal to desperate sinners of that fellowship we have with our holy and gracious God.

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You will be invited to come forward. If you are not a Christian we encourage you to spend this time in reflection on what you’ve seen and heard in the worship. Children who have not received their first communion are welcome and encouraged to come forward with their families to witness their partaking. We invite children who are ready to make a public profession of faith in Christ to arrange a meeting with the elders, and thus become “communicants” at the Lord’s Table. 

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Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Pastor: Lift up your hearts!

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Words of Institution

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Pastor: Let us proclaim the mystery of the faith: 

People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Hallelujah! 

Pastor: Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us. Hallelujah! 

People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. 

Pastor: The gifts of God for the people of God.

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Please let an usher know if it is difficult for you to come forward. We would be happy to serve you at your seat. All communion bread is gluten-free. All communion wine is made from  grape juice.

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A communion prayer for those searching for the truth:

Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me the ability to follow you no matter what it might cost me. Give me an understanding for you that is coherent, convincing, and leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

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Communion Song | Yet Not I but Christ In Me

^{We celebrate our communion in faith and song.}

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer,

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

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To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to his

Oh how strange and divine,

I can sing: all is mine!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

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The night is dark, but I am not forsaken

For by my side, the Saviour He will stay

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing

For in my need, His power is displayed

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To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley He will lead

Oh the night has been won,

And I shall overcome!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

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No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven

The future sure, the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And He was raised to overthrow the grave

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To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released,

I can sing: I am free!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me

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With every breath, I long to follow Jesus

For He has said that He will bring me home

And day by day I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne

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/ To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete,

Still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me! /

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When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

_{Music and Lyrics: D. Herbert, Brian T. Murphy, Clint Wells}

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Departing Song | Revelation Song

^{We begin to end in faith and song.}

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain.

Holy, holy is He.

Sing a new song to Him who sits on

Heaven's Mercy Seat.

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Holy, Holy, Holy is The Lord, God Almighty.

Who was and is and is to come.

With all creation I sing, "Praise to The King of Kings,

You are my everything. And I will adore You".

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Clothed in rainbows, of living color.

Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder.

Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be,

To You, the only wise King.

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Chorus

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Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder,

At the mention of Your Name.

Jesus, Your Name is power, breath and living water.

Such a marvelous mystery.

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/Chorus/

_{Music and Lyrics: Jennie Lee Riddle}

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*Benediction | 2 Peter 1:2-3 | Rev. Blake Arnoult

^{God sends us out with his blessing. A benediction is not a prayer. We don’t bow our heads. We lift them up and even lift up our hands to receive his blessing as we are sent out as participants in his mission to the city of man.}

2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Kids’ Sunday School

Sunday, November 10, 9am

Cornerstone Kids’ Sunday School continues on Sunday, November 10 for the 9th lesson of our 10-week series on Justification!  

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Youth Bible Study

Sunday, November 10, 9am

Cornerstone Youth Bible Study continues on Sunday, November 10 for the 9th lesson of our 10-week series on Justification!

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Bible Studies

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Women’s Morning Study: Wednesday, November 6

Our weekly women’s study on Prayer meets each Wednesday this fall. Join us at 10am at the home of Marion Wade!

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Women’s Evening Study: Thursday, November 7

Our women’s evening study on Prayer will meet on Thursday, November 7! Join us at the home of Susan Arnoult at 7pm.

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Men’s Morning Study: Friday, December 6

Our men’s study on Prayer will meet on Friday, December 6 at 7am at Bean and Bottle! 9655 Katy Freeway Suite 100.

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Christmas at Cornerstone

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Adult Christmas Party

Friday, December 6, 7pm at the Erwin Home

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Kids and Youth Christmas Party

Sunday, December 8, 11:30am at the Donovan Home

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Christmas Eve Breakfast

Tuesday, December 24, 9am at A.D. Players 

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Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24, 10am at A.D. Players

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