From Dust to Kingship - Psalm 2
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.
Christian Soul Food - John 6, HCLD 28
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.
Worship Service: The Strong Shepherd - Micah 5
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.
Knowing the Power of His Resurrection - Ephesians 1
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.
The Church's Hebrew Heritage and Christian Worship
An index of resources for reflection on Old Testament worship practices. Israel's worship in the Old Testament is the liturgical heritage of all Christian worshipers.
The Immeasurable Riches of God's Grace - Reformation Day - Ephesians 1-3
A service of worship for Reformation Day Sunday, focusing on the richness of God's grace in Jesus Christ.
Psalm 118 - A Psalm of Thanksgiving
An order of worship planned around Psalm 118, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Praise That Won't Forget - Psalm 103
An worship service of praise shaped in both its content and structure by Psalm 103, acknowledging personal blessings and celebrating God's gracious attributes in the life of a child of God.
Were You There in the Garden When He Arose? - Matthew 28 (Easter)
A service plan for Easter Sunday celebrating the victory accomplished through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
The Christian Work Style
A service plan based on Proverbs 6:6-8 and Ephesians 4:25-32 focused on the style of work that characterizes Christians in a series on vocation and how our faith and our work are integrated.
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are the Merciful - Micah 6, Matthew 5, 18
A service on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who are merciful in a series on the Beatitudes.
Losers and Finders - Matthew 16
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent based on Matthew 16:21-28. The central focus is the twist of losing our lives to find them in Christ.