Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship March 4, 2012

Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship March 4, 2012 The nearer we draw to the heart of God the less taste we will have for controversy. The peace we know in God’s bosom is so sweet that it is but natural that we want to keep it unbroken to enjoy as fully and as long as possible. i A.W. Tozer Boldface type indicates where the congregation should respond ** Indicates where the congregation should stand Prelude Confession St. Patrick’s Breastplate (5th Century) I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through the belief in the threeness, Through the confession of the oneness Of the Creator of Creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth with his baptism, Through the strength of his crucifixion with his burial, Through the strength of his resurrection with his ascension, Through the strength of his descent for the Judgment Day…. Preparation Psalm 62:5 My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. Prelude Continued: Vocal Quartet The Risen Christ, March Hymn of the Month **A Prayer for Unity in the Church Holy Spirit, as in the past you united different men and women and made them one, so bring us together in a oneness that celebrates our diversity of talent and ability. May our personalities blend in a superb harmony, as, laying our egos aside, we learn to prefer one another and to delight in encouraging the gifts we see in others. Let there be no start temperament, no prima donna behavior among us, but a sense of ensemble, as we try to be as anonymous as possible so that you can shine through our efforts to the glory of Christ. And when all is done may we be in the wings and he in the spotlight, taking center stage and receiving all the applause! Holy Spirit, you who are fully God and yet so anonymous, hide us that we may reveal Him.ii **Congregational Praise O for a Thousand Tongues – Majesty #5 Like a River Glorious - Majesty #483 Hearing of the Law We hear the law in order to understand the gravity of our offences against a Holy God and to reveal our need for a Savior.

Proverbs 26:20-21 (NKJV) Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Prayers of Confession Hearing of the Gospel We hear the Gospel so that we rejoice in the awesome reality of a merciful Savior Who restores us. James 3:17-18 (NKJV) …the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. **Congregational Praise It Is Well with My Soul – Majesty #478 Pastoral Prayer **Congregational Praise The Risen Christ – insert Catechism Introduction - The 1689 Baptist Catechism Question #1 Who is the first and best of beings? Answer #1 God is the first and best of beings. The Ministry of the Word “Blessed are the Peacemakers” Matt. 5:9 Silent Prayers of Dedication **Congregational Praise O Church Arise – PowerPoint Tithes and Offerings Softly and Tenderly Acknowledgement of Visitors Benediction Visitors’ Reception i

Excerpt from the sermon “The Duty of Opposing” found at http://www.revivalorriots.org/archives/1001. Taken from “A.W. Tozer: The Next Chapter After the Last” Copyright 1987, Christian Publications Edited by Harry Verploegh ii

Bryan Jeffery Leech, 1990 CCLI# 2805616