Freedom (JC Ryle)

Sunday School

Studies in The Sermon on the Mount
by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Sunday Service

Pastoral Reading

John 3:3-8

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again^[a] he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ⁴ Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” ⁵ Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. ⁶ That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.^{[b] 7} Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You^[c] must be born again.’ ⁸ The wind^[d]blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Opening Song

Psalm 101 (PS #101)

Of mercy and of justice, O LORD, I’ll sing to Thee.
In uprightness and wisdom Shall my behavior be.
O when in lovingkindness Wilt Thou to me comes near?
I’ll walk within my dwelling With heart and life sincere.

I will permit no base thing Before my eyes to be.
I hate unfaithful doing; It shall not cleave to me.
The man whose heart is froward Shall from my presence go;
And nothing that is evil Will I consent to know.

I’ll cut him off that slanders His neighbor secretly;
I’ll not endure the proud heart Nor eyes that haughty be.
My eyes are with the faithful That he may dwell with me;
The man whose walk is upright My minister shall be.

No man of works deceitful Within my house shall dwell;
Nor in my sight shall tarry A man who lies will tell.
Each morning with destruction The wicked I’ll reward,
To free from evildoers The city of the LORD,

Prayer

Focus this week:  Curt Austin, Tennessee

Song

On That Day (CRC #40)

Verse 1
I believe in Christ, risen from the dead
He now reigns victorious, His kingdom knows no end
Through His resurrection, death has lost its hold
I know on that final day I’ll rise as Jesus rose.

Chorus
On that day, we will see You, shining brighter than the sun
On that day, we will know You as we lift our voice as one
‘Till that day, we will praise you for Your never-ending grace
And we will keep on singing on that glorious day.

Verse 2
What a blessed hope, though now tired and worn
We will spend eternity around our Savior’s throne
Though we grieve our losses, we grieve not in vain
For we know our crown of glory waits beyond the grave.

Repeat Chorus

Bridge (2x)
Hallelujah, what a day it will be
For at home with You, my joy is complete
As I run into Your arms open wide I will see
My Father who is waiting for me
My Father who is waiting for me

Repeat Chorus
On that day, we will see You, shining brighter than the sun
On that day, we will know You as we lift our voice as one
Till that day, we will praise you for Your never-ending grace
And we will keep on singing on that glorious day

City Alight (Album “There is One Gospel”)
Words and Music: Nigel Henderoff, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, Scott Lavender, Jonny Robinson
CCLI Song #7199818, CCLI License #108183

Song

Jesus, Thank You (CRC #20)

Verse 1
The myst’ry of the cross I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me

Chorus
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus thank You
Once Your enemy now seated at Your table
Jesus thank You

Verse 2
By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end

Bridge
Lover of my soul I want to live for You (x3)

Pat Sczebel
@2003 Integrity’s Hosanna ! Music
CCLI #108183

The Lord’s Table

Christ, our Righteousness

Scripture Reading

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36

Preaching the Word

Freedom by J.C. Ryle

Closing Song

Now I Belong to Jesus (TH #709)