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An order of worship planned around Hebrews 2, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. The first of a six-part series on the book of Hebrews from the 2008 Symposium on Worship. These services are designed to rejuvenate the vigor of the faithful by returning us to our first love: our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ.
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An Advent Candlelight service outline focused on Micah's prophecy and our anticipation, awaiting a Messiah who will be our "Strong Shepherd," bring deliverance to his people and establish the eternal reign of God. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
A service plan from Lord's Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism focused on the importance of true faith, which grafts us into Christ and provides all his benefits for us, part of a series on the Heidelberg Catechism. This service ends in celebration of the Lord's Supper.
A worship service plan focused on the theme of spiritual growth and based on Hebrews 5.
The second Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, concentrating on the passages from Hebrews which present Christ as the one who is ascended to heaven and is enthroned at the right hand of God.
A worship service plan built around Psalm 139 and focusing on the depth of God's knowledge of us.
A worship service plan shaped by Psalm 46. While much of what we observe around us is marked by uncertainty, we find peace in God's protection. This service aims to draw on God's rest and peace for our soul's nurture.
A pastor's short reflection on a worship renewal project that included celebrating and remembering old testament Hebrew festivals as the liturgical heritage of all Christian Worship.
The final service in a Lenten series for Easter Sunday focused on Psalm 2, a royal psalm, probably composed for the coronation of a king. In the background of this Psalm is the promise of God's future redemption of his people and the coronation of his exalted king.
The fifth service plan in a Pentecost series including preparation for the Table. Just as we have a physical life that requires constant care and nourishment, so believers also have a "spiritual life and heavenly life" that requires nourishment.
A service plan for the second Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:3-5. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the physical resurrection of Christ from the dead in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
