Title: [03/31/2024 AM] - “Easter is Seeing and Believing…by Grace” - John 20:1-18 Series: His Resurrection Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: John 20:1-18 Date: March 31, 2024 Our AM sermon will be an illuminating study of John 20.1-18. How is it that people believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ when the world and the devil say it is a lie? God the Holy Spirit will show us from this text Sunday morning. ------------ Scripture Reading: John 20.1-18 Text: John 20. 1-18 Message: "Easter is Seeing and Believing…by Grace" ------------- Theme: The Lord must give the grace of illumination for seeing to become believing Seeing is believing only by illuminating grace #1: 1-10 1). Mary Magdalene sees the stone rolled away – but does not believe 2). Peter and John come and see – and by grace John believes Seeing is believing only by illuminating grace #2: 11-18 1). Mary Magdalene sees angels – but does not believe 2). Jesus opens her eyes – and by grace she believes!

Title: [03/29/2024 PM] - “Good Friday is Good News” - Acts 8.30-35 Series: He Lays Down His Life Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Acts 8:30-35 Date: March 29, 2024 Good Friday at 7:00 PM we have responsive readings of that most important event and as we then see it applied in Acts 8.30-35. We will see that application of Good Friday within the context of the meet-up of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. For preparation please read Isaiah 53 and Acts 8.26-40. ------------ Scripture Reading: Acts 8.30-35 Sermon: “Good Friday is Good News” ------------ Theme: The Christian has good news to share out of the somber events of Good Friday 1. Be ready with something to say! 2. Know that all the Scripture is about Jesus 3. He was slaughtered for His people 4. We who don’t deserve it have received mercy

Title: [03/24/2024 AM] - “The Saving King on Parade” - John 12:1-19 Series: He Lays Down His Life Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: John 12:1-19; John 12:9-19 Date: March 24, 2024 The Lord's day is just ahead. May we rejoice in the great blessing to come. As you prayerfully plan for corporate worship please consider the following: AM: John 12.9-19 as we note the Saving King on Parade. This focus on the event we know as "Palm Sunday" will give us rich encouragement about our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. ---------------- Scripture Reading: John 12:1-19 Text: John 12.9-19 Message: "The Saving King on Parade" ------------- Theme: The Lord intentionally parades His work and worth before the world His great work had caused belief, 9-11 His perfect worth caused an Old Testament fulfillment, 12-15 In His Person is also revealed the prophet's work, 16-18 This heaven-brought Parade causes world-wide faith! 19

Title: [03/24/2024 PM] - “The Darkest Moment: Our Only Hope” - John 19:31-37 Series: He Lays Down His Life Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 18:28-38; John 19:1-37 Date: March 24, 2024 PM: Anthony Sato will be exhorting from John 19.31-37 but take time to read beginning at John 18.28 and continue through John 19.37. It is so very important for us to see the darkness of what happened at the cross as the center of our salvation and peace with God. ---------------- Scripture Reading: John 18 28-38 to John 19:37 Text: John 19:31-37 Sermon: "The Darkest Moment: Our Only Hope" ------------------

Title: [03/03/2024 AM] - “He Lays Down His Life, #2: Sheep Series: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 53:6; John 10:11-18 Date: March 3, 2024 He Lays Down His Life - We gather today for the worship of Almighty God under His Word, by His Spirit, in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we do so in the morning we continue looking at the connections between Isaiah 53 and John 10.11-18. Our text will be Isaiah 53:6 with significant help from the John passage, especially John 10.11. Please pray that the Lord will help us. -------- Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:6; John 10.11-18 Text: Isaiah 53.6 Message: "He Lays Down His Life, #2: Sheep " ------ Theme: The need for Christ's atonement is found in the nature of sheep 1. People are like sheep who go their own way 2. Adam was the first to go astray, but he had help 3. By Isaiah's day, largely from the Psalms, sheep are strayers into sin 4. The good Shepherd will die to deal with the sin of His sheep

Title: [02/25/2024 PM] - “Restored, Recovered: Remain!” - John 21:15-19 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: John 21:15-19 Date: February 25, 2024 the evening sermon will also be from the book of John, this time chapter 21.15-19 and help from Canons of Dort 5.13a. We will divide that article because there are two main matters we need to focus on there, from God's Word. This sermon looks carefully at Jesus questioning Peter about him disowning Christ three times. Why three times? What do we do with Peter being "hurt" by that third question? What do we learn from Jesus saying Peter would die in a certain way? How do we understand the seriousness with which the restored Christian takes striving after holiness? We will address these matters in our evening sermon. Christ will apply balm to our hearts in His spiritual doctoring of us. ------------ Scripture Reading: John 21.15-19 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.13a Text: John 21:15-19 Sermon: “Restored, Recovered: Remain!” ---------------- Theme: Those renewed by grace after sinning earnestly strive to remain in Christ 1. Peter’s situation was of a man renewed after a great fall 2. The Lord pressed His heart to reveal his depth of love 3. Peter’s path of keeping assurance would be Christ-like in pain

Title: [12/31/2023 PM] - “Preserved by God in Great Falls” - Psalm 30 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Psalm 30 Date: December 31, 2023 This evening we return to our study of the Canons of Dort at 5.7 --------------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 66 Scripture Reading: Psalm 30 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.7 Text: Psalm 30 Sermon: “Preserved by God in Great Falls” -------------- Theme: It is the work of God to preserve and renew us in our great falls 1. The psalmist has learned to praise God for preservation 2. For the psalmist learned that God actively preserved him 3. He also learned that God moved him to repentance 4. The whole joy of the psalmist is a response to God’s fulsome preservation

Title: [12/31/2023 AM] - “Scriptural Meditation for Spiritual Strength” - Joshua 1:7-9 Series: Scriptural Meditation Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Joshua 1:7-9 Date: December 31, 2023 Scriptural Mediation #3 ------------- Scripture Reading: Joshua 1.1-9 Text: Joshua 1.7-9 Message: "Scriptural Mediation for Spiritual Strength" ----------------- Joshua 1.7-9 Scriptural Meditation for Spiritual Strength Theme: Keep God's Word near your heart by Scriptural meditation for spiritual strength 1. A time of great change will require great spiritual strength 2. Great spiritual strength is found in keeping God's Word 3. Scriptural meditation brings the Word into mind & heart 4. Scriptural meditation keeps us strong in the Lord Who is with us

Title: [12/25/2023 AM] - "And of His kingdom, there will be no end" - Luke 1:26-38 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: Luke 1:26-38 Date: December 25, 2023 We invite you to our worship service at 10:00 AM on Christmas day led by our seminarian Anthomy Sato. There is special music by the Board family singers again and an organ and piano duet. Our great joy will be in the Word exhorted by our brother as he leads us to walk nearer the Lord Who saved us. We will hear God's Word, sing lots of songs to Him of the season and even have special music by the Board family singers at the beginning of the service. ------------------------ Responsive Reading of Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:10-14 Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38 Text: Luke 1:26-38 Sermon: "And of His kingdom, there will be no end" ---------------------- Theme: Our King's loving rule draws our hearts to serve Him

Title: [12/24/2023 PM] - “Peace Arrives in Glory” - Luke 2:8-14 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Luke 2:8-14; Micah 5:1-5 Date: December 24, 2023 We invite you to come and worship our God together this Lord's day, which happens to also be Christmas eve. We will hear God's Word, sing lots of songs to Him of the season and even have special music by the Board family singers at the beginning of the second service. It would be a blessing to see you Sunday and worship our God with you. 9:30 sermon: Luke 2.1-7 as we are comforted in hope arriving in humility. 11:30 sermon: Luke 2.8-14 as we rejoice that peace arrived in glory. ------------------------ Responsive Reading of Micah 5.1-5a Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Text: Luke 2:8-14 Sermon: "Peace Arrives in Glory" ---------------------- Luke 2.8-14 Peace Arrives in Glory Theme: The Lord announces the arrival of the Bringer-of-peace with great glory 1. The announcement comes to humble shepherds 2. The announcement comes from heaven to humans 3. The announcement comes bringing news needed most 4. The announcement comes full of great glory & real good!

Title: [12/24/2023 AM] - “Hope Arrives in Humility” - Luke 2:1-7 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Luke 2:1-7 Date: December 24, 2023 We invite you to come and worship our God together this Lord's day, which happens to also be Christmas eve. We will hear God's Word, sing lots of songs to Him of the season and even have special music by the Board family singers at the beginning of the second service. It would be a blessing to see you Sunday and worship our God with you. 9:30 sermon: Luke 2.1-7 as we are comforted in hope arriving in humility. 11:30 sermon: Luke 2.8-14 as we rejoice that peace arrived in glory. ---------------- Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Text: Luke 2:1-7 Message: “Hope Arrives in Humility” ------------- Theme: God intends us to know that His Son arrives in subjection & humility 1. The Almighty makes use of the rule of an anti-Christ 2. The parents would have chosen to remain in Nazareth 3. Jesus must be born in Bethlehem! 4. Yet, He is born there in humility

Title: [12/17/2023 PM] - “The Certainty of God’s Promises Fulfilled in Christ” - Jeremiah 33 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Ted Gray Bible: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Date: December 17, 2023 Our evening service will be led by our former pastor, Rev. Ted Gray. “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.’” – Jeremiah 33:14 ------------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 96 Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Text: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Sermon: “The Certainty of God’s Promises Fulfilled in Christ” ----------------- I. All the promises of Scripture are fulfilled in Christ, including that: 1) Redemption will come to Israel and Judah (14), the “Israel of God" (Romans 2:28, 29; Galatians 3:6-7, 29; 6:16) 2) Redemption is through Christ “the Righteous Branch” who “does what is just and right in the land” (15) by being: a) Our King in the line of David (17) b) Our eternal High Priest (18) in the order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:11-28) c) Our Prophet as the Word who became flesh and dwelled among us (John 1:14) 3) The fulfillment of the promises is as certain as the rising and setting of the sun (19-22, 25-26) II. Application: Just as the first coming was a reality, so the second coming will be a reality. Our focus, whether at Christmas or anytime, must go beyond the manger to the cross, the empty tomb, the ascension, and the certainty of His return (Luke 21:25-28; 2 Corinthians 6:1, 2)

Title: [12/17/2023 AM] - “The Mighty One is Coming” - Luke 3:15-17 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Thomas Bell Bible: Malachi 4:1-6; Luke 3:15-17 Date: December 17, 2023 Today our service is led by Mr. Thomas Bell, a Seminarian Student at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, IN. -------------- Scripture Reading: Malachi 4:1-6 Text: Luke 3:15-17 Message: “The Mighty One is Coming” -------------

Title: [12/10/2023 PM] - “Scriptural Meditation, #2" - Philippians 4:4-9 Series: Scriptural Meditation Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 119:9-16 Date: December 10, 2023 Following the fellowship meal we will return upstairs for "Scriptural Meditation #2" from Philippians 4.8, 9. Here the Apostle by inspiration of God the Holy Spirit shows to us the great value of focused, intentional, and deep thinking (meditating) on godly themes. We will learn several points of very practical guidance for how to engage in Scriptural meditation as we unpack these verses. ------------- Responsive Reading of 119:9-16 Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Text: Philippians 4:8, 9 Sermon: "Scriptural Meditation, #2" ----------- Theme: Scriptural meditation is the decision to "think about", for action, godly themes 1. "Finally, brothers" 2. For profitable meditation, evaluate and decide 3. Then, think on those things – meditate 4. Then, put them into practice - act

Title: [12/10/2023 AM] - “The Cause of His Arrival” - Matthew 1:18-25 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Matthew 1:18-25 Date: December 10, 2023 Last week from Isaiah 40 we saw "The Comfort of His Arrival" and this Sunday morning we will, from Matthew 1.18-25 see "The Cause of His Arrival" - and what a glorious and comforting cause - to save us from our sins!! We will also be richly nourished in the supper of our Lord. ----------------------- Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Message: “The Cause of His Arrival” -------------- Theme: For this cause was God sent to be with us, our salvation! 1). Matthew would have us know the “how” & “why” of Christ’s birth 2). How: Pregnant by the Holy Spirit 3). Why: God come to save us from our sins!

Title: [12/03/2023 PM] - “Scriptural Meditation, #1" - Psalm 1:1-3 Series: Scriptural Meditation Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 1 Date: December 3, 2023 Then comes the evening service - which again I want to earnestly ask you to attend, if at all possible. We are going to begin a short series Sunday night on a spiritual discipline that is very unusual to most of us. God calls us to this spiritual discipline at least 20 times in the Bible (likely many more than that), but it is probably very foreign to many of us. What I'm talking about is Scriptural mediation. We will begin at Psalm 1.1-3 this Sunday night to have Scriptural meditation introduced to us, and then have two or three more sermons in this series. I hope I ask kindly enough - would you please make every effort to be in church Sunday night? I am convinced that Scriptural meditation is a missing discipline which, when put into practice, will help us tremendously in growing in godliness. ---------------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 77 Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 Text: Psalm 1:1-3 Sermon: "Scriptural Meditation, #1" ------------- Theme: By given grace we meditate on God's Word and do grow 1. The godly person turns away from the world's wickedness 2. Rather, we spend our time in Scriptural meditation 3. By Scriptural meditation we drink in pure water 4. By Scriptural meditation we "prosper"

DECEMBER 3, 2023 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 343 – Brightest and Best of the Sons *Apostles Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 493 – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Responsive Reading of Psalm 77 Hymn of Response: 147 – I Thought upon the Days of Old Congregational Prayer Offering: Reformed Youth Services ------------------ WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 1 – That Man is Blest Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 Text: Psalm 1:1-3 Sermon: “Scriptural Meditation, 1” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 2 – Blest Is He Who Loves God’s Precepts --------------- *Benediction *Doxology: 490 – Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------------- Psalm 1.1-3 Scriptural Meditation, #1 Theme: By given grace we meditate on God’s Word and do grow 1. The godly person turns away from the world’s wickedness 2. Rather, we spend our time in Scriptural meditation 3. By Scriptural meditation we drink in pure water 4. By Scriptural meditation we “prosper”

Title: [12/03/2023 AM] - “The Comfort of His Arrival” - Isaiah 39:1 – 40:2 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 40:1-2; Isaiah 39 Date: December 3, 2023 In the morning we will look ahead to the incarnation and virgin birth of our Savior by seeing some of the results of His arrival as promised in Isaiah 40.1, 2. This is one place GF Handel drew from for part of The Messiah, but it is also foundational for one of the hymns in our Blue Psalter. This text should make for a very helpful start to our Advent focus this year. --------------- Scripture Reading: Isaiah 39.1 – 40.2 Text: Isaiah 40.1, 2 Message: “The Comfort of His Arrival” ------------- Theme: The Lord commands His prophets to tell of perfect Comfort to come 1. This Word is clearly from the covenant God 2. This Word will come tenderly from Him through His prophets 3. This Word will tell the people that the war is over 4. This Word will extol the full salvation in the arrival of the Messiah

DECEMBER 3, 2023 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 331 – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 333.1,2, 4 – Blest Be the God of Israel Reading of the Preparatory Form page 155 in back of Hymnal WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Southwest Chicago Christian Schools WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 406 – Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Scripture Reading: Isaiah 39.1 – 40.2 Text: Isaiah 40.1, 2 Message: “The Comfort of His Arrival” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 335 – Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus *Benediction *Doxology: 334 – Now May Thy Servant, Lord Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ---------------------- Isaiah 40.1, 2 The Comfort of His Arrival Theme: The Lord commands His prophets to tell of perfect Comfort to come 1. This Word is clearly from the covenant God 2. This Word will come tenderly from Him through His prophets 3. This Word will tell the people that the war is over 4. This Word will extol the full salvation in the arrival of the Messiah

Title: [11/26/20/23 PM] - “Thanksgiving #4: Gospel Perseverance” - Colossians 1:9-14 Series: Thanksgiving Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Colossians 1:9-14; Philippians 2:1-18 Date: November 26, 2023 Colossians chapter 1 will be our entire attention this Lord's day. In the morning we will begin with 1.1-8 and in the evening we will continue at 1.9-14. In both texts thanksgiving looms large. in the evening the perseverance in sanctification which God works will hold our attention and lead us to more thankfulness. Let's glory together this Sunday in what God has done and continues to do in our lives.  ---------------- Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-18 Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Sermon: "Thanksgiving #4: Gospel Perseverance" ------------------- Theme: Christians are mighty in thanksgiving for persevering believers 1. Persevering requires knowledge 2. Perseverance is defined as living a life worthy of the Lord 3. That "worthy life" is witnessed as a strong, powerful persevering 4. Thanks be to God who enables us by grace to such a life!

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 286 – With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 491 – Gloria Patri Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-18 Hymn of Response: 372 – At the Name of Jesus Congregational Prayer Offering: Sato Family Support (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 240 – Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-18 Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Sermon: “Thanksgiving #4: Gospel Perseverance” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 411 – How Firm A Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord *Benediction *Doxology: 488 – Now Blessed Be Jehovah God Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------------ Colossians 1.9-14 Thanksgiving #4: Gospel Perseverance Theme: Christians are mighty in thanksgiving for persevering believers 1. Persevering requires knowledge 2. Perseverance is defined as living a life worthy of the Lord 3. That “worthy life” is witnessed as a strong, powerful persevering 4. Thanks be to God who enables us by grace to such a life!

Title: [11/26/2023 AM] - “Thanksgiving #3: Gospel Hope” - Colossians 1:1-8 Series: Thanksgiving Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Colossians 1:1-8; Colossians 1:1-14 Date: November 26, 2023 Colossians chapter 1 will be our entire attention this Lord's day. In the morning we will begin with 1.1-8 and in the evening we will continue at 1.9-14. In both texts thanksgiving looms large. In the morning the amazing grace of Jesus Christ in saving us is front and center as our reason for thanksgiving ---------------- Scripture Reading: Colossians 1.1-14 Text: Colossians 1.1-8 Message: “Thanksgiving 3: Gospel Hope” --------------- Theme: Believers give thanks for all in whom the fruits of eternal hope burst forth 1. Believers are called “holy” and “faithful”: Why? 2. We are thankful for fruit as proof 3. We are thankful for hope, the source of these fruits 4. Believers rejoice to see this fruit of hope world-wide: How?

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 222 – O Give the Lord Whole-Hearted Praise WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 152 – Remember Not, O God WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Reformed Mission Services – Ukraine Aid (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 304 – Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah Scripture Reading: Colossians 1.1-14 Text: Colossians 1.1-8 Message: “Thanksgiving #3: Gospel Hope” Prayer of Application *Hymn: (Red) 278 – Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound *Benediction *Doxology: (Red) 1 – How Great Thou Art Organ Postlude *Please stand if able MINISTER: Rev. Harold Miller ORGANIST: Justin Rich

Title: [11/23/2023 AM] - "Thanksgiving Part 2: Thanksgiving Responses" - Isaiah 12 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 12; Psalm 105 Date: November 23, 2023 As we gather for worship today we see and give thankful responses by taking up Isaiah chapter 12. We are thankful for the glorious grace of salvation in Jesus Christ . Again we note how much of Jesus is to be discovered in the Old Testament! Come and worship Him this morning! ------------------ Responsive Reading: Psalm 105 Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon: Thanksgiving Reponses! --------------- Theme: We are thankful for the glorious grace of salvation in Jesus Christ 1. God is holy and has every right to be angry -but Christ took it! 2. We are well supplied from the One Who is Living Water! 3. Thanksgiving gives birth to an evangelistic lifestyle 4. Thanksgiving gives birth to a singing lifestyle!

Oak Lawn United Reformed Church Thanksgiving Day Service 2023 Prelude Call to Worship *Salutation *Hymn: 312 – We Gather Together *Responsive Reading: Psalm 105.1-22 *Hymn: 402 – Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Congregational Prayer Responsive Reading: Psalm 105.23-45 *Hymn: 210.1, 2, 9, 10 – O Praise the Lord, His Deeds Make Known Responsive Reading: Psalm 105 Scripture: Isaiah 12 Sermon: Thanksgiving Reponses! *Hymn: 129 – Thy Lovingkindness, Lord, is Good and Free *Benediction *Doxology: 316 – Now Thank We All Our God -------------------- Title: [11/23/2023 AM] - "Thanksgiving Part 2: Thanksgiving Responses" - Isaiah 12 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 12; Psalm 105 Date: November 23, 2023 As we gather for worship today we see and give thankful responses by taking up Isaiah chapter 12. We are thankful for the glorious grace of salvation in Jesus Christ . Again we note how much of Jesus is to be discovered in the Old Testament! Come and worship Him this morning! ------------------ Responsive Reading: Psalm 105 Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon: Thanksgiving Reponses! --------------- Theme: We are thankful for the glorious grace of salvation in Jesus Christ 1. God is holy and has every right to be angry -but Christ took it! 2. We are well supplied from the One Who is Living Water! 3. Thanksgiving gives birth to an evangelistic lifestyle 4. Thanksgiving gives birth to a singing lifestyle!

Title: [11/19/2023 PM] - “Rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!” - John 2:1-11 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 2:1-11; Psalm 45:1-9 Date: November 19, 2023 Sunday evening our seminarian Anthony Sato will bring us a timely message of rejoicing from John 2.1-11. I know he would appreciate the encouraging feedback that can come from those who attend to the worship of God, in His house - so come again Sunday night! Reminder again, we will have Thanksgiving day worship at 10:00. ------------------ Responsive Reading of Psalm 45:1-9 Scripture Reading: John 2:1-11 Text: John 2.1-11 Sermon: “Rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!” ---------------- 1. First, recognize the “wineless” wedding 2. But rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!

Title: [11/19/2023 PM] - “Rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!” - John 2:1-11 Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 2:1-11; Psalm 45:1-9 Date: November 19, 2023 Sunday evening our seminarian Anthony Sato will bring us a timely message of rejoicing from John 2.1-11. I know he would appreciate the encouraging feedback that can come from those who attend to the worship of God, in His house - so come again Sunday night! Reminder again, we will have Thanksgiving day worship at 10:00. ------------------ Responsive Reading of Psalm 45:1-9 Scripture Reading: John 2:1-11 Text: John 2.1-11 Sermon: "Rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!" ---------------- 1. First, recognize the "wineless" wedding 2. But rejoice! For your True Bridegroom has come!

Title: [11/19/2023 AM] - "Thanksgiving Part 1: Reasons for Great Thanksgiving" - Isaiah 11 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 11 Date: November 19, 2023 As we gather for worship this Sunday we will prepare for thanksgiving in the morning by taking up Isaiah chapter 11. (On Thanksgiving day at 10:00 a.m. we will rejoice with Isaiah 12.) Isaiah 11 is an amazing presentation of the work of Jesus Christ foretold in the Old Testament. Again we note how much of Jesus is to be discovered in the Old Testament! Come and worship Him Sunday morning! ------------- Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-16 Text: Isaiah 11.1-16 Message: "Thanksgiving Part #1: Reasons for Great Thanksgiving" ---------------- Theme: The arrival of and work done by the Messiah are our greatest reasons for thanksgiving 1. What is the situation when He arrives, 1, 2? 2. What will He establish when He arrives, 3-5? 3. Notice these general results of His work, 6-9 4. Notice these specific and glorious results of His work, 10-16!

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 190 – Sing a New Song to Jehovah WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response:314 – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn (General Fund) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 336 – How Bright Appears the Morning Star Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-16 Text: Isaiah 11.1-16 Message: “Thanksgiving Part #1: Reasons for Great Thanksgiving” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 320 – Praise Ye the Lord, for It Is Good *Benediction *Doxology: 487 – May the Grace of Christ Our Savior Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ------------------- Isaiah 11.1-16 Thanksgiving Part #1: Reasons for Great Thanksgiving Theme: The arrival of and work done by the Messiah are our greatest reasons for thanksgiving 1. What is the situation when He arrives, 1, 2? 2. What will He establish when He arrives, 3-5? 3. Notice these general results of His work, 6-9 4. Notice these specific and glorious results of His work, 10-16!

Title: [11/12/2023 PM] - “Preservation Proved” - Luke 22:24-38 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Luke 22:24-38; Luke 22:31-34 Date: November 12, 2023 The evening sermon from Luke 22.31-34 with help from Canons of Dort 5.6 will prove in a powerful way the necessity of God's preservation of us as we have been mentioning this the last several weeks. This text is rich and instructive and we could very easily be richly helped by this sermon. Please come and hear how it is true that we completely depend on our God to preserve us to the end. ---------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 106.19-48 Scripture Reading: Luke 22.24-38 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.6 Text: Luke 22.31-34 Message: "Preservation Proved" -------------- Theme: The only way we survive, spiritually after outrageous sins is the preservation by God 1. Even the very strong are subject to fall 2. The enemy is always striving to accomplish our destruction 3. The intercession of our High Priest secures us from deadly consequences

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 - EVENING WORSHIP Piano Prelude to Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 446 – My Faith Looks Up to Thee *Apostles Creed in Unison - page 3 back of the Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 36.1, 4 – The Ends of All The Earth Shall Hear WE HEAR GOD’S WORD Responsive Reading of Psalm 106.19-48 Hymn of Response: 211.12, 14, 20 (Alternate Tune) Praise Ye the Lord, for He is Good Congregational Prayer Offering: Operation Blessing (Food Pantry) *Hymn: 291 – Deliver Me from Evil Scripture Reading: Luke 22.24-38 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.6 Text: Luke 22.31-34 Message: “Preservation Proved” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 454 – Nearer, Still Nearer *Benediction *Doxology: 490 – Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above Piano Postlude * Please stand if able ------------------------

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 187 – Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 427 – I Need Thee Every Hour WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Mid America Reformed Seminary (Missionary Support) (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 92 – The Mighty God, Jehovah, Speaks Scripture Reading: Mark 12.41-44 Text: Mark 12:41-44 Message: “The Divine Perspective of Our Worship” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 482 – We Give Thee But Thine Own *Benediction *Doxology: 493 – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Organ Postlude -------------- Mark 12.41-44 The Divine Perspective of Our Worship Theme: The Lord determines the vitality of our worship offered in His Name 1. The position of the Lord of the Church over worship a. His place b. His purview 2. The assessment of the Lord of the church of our worship a. Most gave some; she gave all: Jesus called it b. Why money matters to God as an aspect of worship

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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 195 (Tune: 280) All People That on Earth Do Dwell Men of A-Chord will sing their first set Congregational Prayer Offering: Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) *Hymn: 6 (Trinity Psalter) Lord, In Wrath Rebuke Me Not WE HEAR GOD’S WORD Scripture Reading: Psalm 6 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.5 Text: Psalm 6 Sermon: “Grieved to Serious Repentance” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 94 – God, Be Merciful to Me Final Songs by Men Of A-Chord *Benediction *Doxology: 380 (Stanza 3, Acapella) Amazing Grace Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------------ Psalm 6 Grieved to Serious Repentance Canons of Dort 5.5 Theme: Grief and sorrow unto repentance grips the believer who has offended God by his sins 1. When believers sin, we know we have offended His holiness, 1 2. The internal result of offending God is grief and sorrow, 2-3 3. The external result of offending God is serious repentance, 4-7 4. Once God’s favor again shines on us, we regain confidence in God, 8-10

Title: [10/29/2023 PM] - “Avoid Outrageous Sins” - Matthew 26:36-46 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Matthew 26:41; Matthew 26:36-46 Date: October 29, 2023 The evening sermon will be set before us the strong admonition of our Lord to "watch and pray." With help from Canons of Dort 5.4 we will learn the method to avoiding outrageous sins. LIke with the morning text and sermon we need these truths. Jesus promised we would be "sanctified by the truth" and He uses His Word to accomplish this in our lives. Please plan to attend the evening worship ---------------- Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.4 Text: Matthew 26.41 Sermon: "Avoid Outrageous Sins" ------------ Theme: We must watch and pray or be led away into outrageous sins 1. During the hour of darkness, Jesus wants them alert 2. Their failure at the moment opens a lifetime application 3. We must watch or be taken by outrageous sins 4. We must pray or be taken by outrageous sins

Title: [10/29/2023 PM] - “Avoid Outrageous Sins” - Matthew 26:36-46 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Matthew 26:41; Matthew 26:36-46 Date: October 29, 2023 The evening sermon will be set before us the strong admonition of our Lord to "watch and pray." With help from Canons of Dort 5.4 we will learn the method to avoiding outrageous sins. LIke with the morning text and sermon we need these truths. Jesus promised we would be "sanctified by the truth" and He uses His Word to accomplish this in our lives. Please plan to attend the evening worship ---------------- Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 5.4 Text: Matthew 26.41 Sermon: "Avoid Outrageous Sins" ------------ Theme: We must watch and pray or be led away into outrageous sins 1. During the hour of darkness, Jesus wants them alert 2. Their failure at the moment opens a lifetime application 3. We must watch or be taken by outrageous sins 4. We must pray or be taken by outrageous sins

Title: [10/29/2023 AM] - “Kingdom Nearness” - Mark 12:28-34 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 12:28-34 Date: October 29, 2023 In the morning we come to a powerful text which especially removes any doubts as to Who the Lord says must be first in our lives - Mark 12.28-34. We need this text and I would ask that you pray that all of God's people would be well fed by the preached Word. ----------------- Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-34 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Message: "Kingdom Nearness" ------------ Theme: Nearness to God and His kingdom is measured in knowing God's Word 1. One final questioner asks what is most important to God 2. Jesus says God has always put love first 3. The questioner understands that 'love is better than sacrifice' 4. Those IN the Kingdom of God will obey God by love

October 29, 2023 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 204 – O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 328 – My God, How Wonderful Thou Art WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Sato Family Support (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 437 – More Love to Thee, O Christ Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-34 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Message: “Kingdom Nearness” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 462 – Take My Life, and Let It Be *Benediction *Doxology: 488 – Now Blessed Be Jehovah God Organ Postlude *Please stand if able --------------------- Mark 12.28-34 Kingdom Nearness Theme: Nearness to God and His kingdom is measured in knowing God’s Word 1. One final questioner asks what is most important to God Jesus says God has always put love first 3. The questioner understands that ‘love is better than sacrifice’ 4. Those IN the Kingdom of God will obey God by love

Title: [10/22/2023 PM] - “The Goal of Missions and Evangelism” - Romans 16:20 Series: Mission Emphasis Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Romans 16:16-20; Romans 16:20 Date: October 22, 2023