Welcome
Let us come into God’s presence remembering the other members of our church that are worshiping in their homes. Let us also remember our believing and unbelieving neighbors who are honoring and celebrating mothers and motherhood this Sunday.
The first articulation of the gospel is in Genesis 3:15. At the fall of humanity, God promises salvation for humanity by way of a mother. And the fifth commandment instructs that mothers -with fathers- would be honored! So let’s honor our mothers everyday -as the Lord commands- and let’s join our neighbors in honoring them particularly today with our affections, words, and deeds.
As you’re making use of this liturgy in your homes, take your time and feel freedom to adapt the liturgy to serve your household as you worship the one true God.
Call to Worship
Hebrews 4:12-16
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
New City Catechism
Please read aloud these three questions and answers
What is our only hope in life and death?
That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our savior Jesus Christ.
Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?
Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and everlasting life.
What does Christ’s resurrection mean for us?
Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so that all who trust in him are raised to new life in this world and to everlasting life in the world to come. Just as we will one day be resurrected, so this world will one day be restored. But those who do not trust in Christ will be raised to everlasting death.
Tithes & Offerings
We are still taking offerings online. If you prefer to write a check you can mail it to our church address. While we are not meeting in person, we need your generosity in order to fulfill our financial obligations. Contributions to FBCC go towards our weekly needs, serving our neighbors, and supporting SBC missionaries across the world.
Additionally, we know this is a time of economic hardship for many. David Bracewell chairs our Benevolence committee, which exists to help members of the church and our community who are in need. If you are in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to email him or the church office at admin@fbccatl.com
Prayer
Pray along as one member of your household reads and prays this prayer aloud.
Our Father, we thank you for the adoption we have into your heavenly family. We thank you for all our brothers and sisters who have gone before us. Mostly, we thank you for your only begotten Son who is our Savior and Lord.
We ask that your kingdom may draw nearer, as your will is done. Please strengthen our minds, bodies, and wills so that we might effectively be your servants. Thank you for working in, through, and around us to make your name holy on earth, as it is in heaven.
Please continue to meet our needs, especially our greatest need: genuine faith. Help us daily to love you, trust you, enjoy you, and obey you as you make yourself known through your word. Be with us as we attempt to spiritually feed ourselves and others with your word in private and public devotions. Especially be with mothers and fathers as they attempt to spiritually feed the souls entrusted to their care.
Forgive our sins. Truly we were born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep your law. We rejected and ignored you. We suppressed the truth. We failed to be and do what you called us to be and do.
Our sin has caused us to harm one another. Help us to forgive those who have harmed us by their sin. Help us even to forgive ourselves, since we so often harm ourselves by our sin.
Finally, we ask that you would spare us from undue temptation. Even a king’s heart can be turned by your hand; turn our hearts from loving the things of the world. Deliver us from the evil one. Give us faith in Jesus and his substitutionary atoning death on the cross.
Do all this by the Holy Spirit and for the glory of your name.
Amen.
Scripture Reading
Today’s passage is Romans 7:1-25. Please read it before continuing to today’s sermon.
Sermon
Closing Song
Benediction
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above the Heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Amen
Resources
During this time when we are apart, one of the things that we miss out on is singing together. While we will have songs built into our "worship at home" service each week, I wanted to share a couple of other ways that you can listen to/sing along with the songs we are accustomed to singing throughout the week.
Charlie Brooks has created YouTube and Spotify playlists with each of our songs. May God bless you as you continue to sing throughout the week
It is our hope that, while we are apart, you will continue to invest in your walk with God. Each week, we will provide some ideas for some passages of scripture to study along with a devotional. This week, you can visit https://www.desiringgod.org/solid-joys each day to read a short devotional that will hopefully nourish your soul.
Feedback
As the Deacons meet over the next couple of weeks to discuss when and how to resume services, what are some things that you want to make sure we are thinking and praying about in our planning?