Title: [09/25/2022 PM] - "Election, Unconditioned" - Malachi 1:1-3 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Malachi 1:1-3 Date: September 25, 2022 Sunday evening we are at Malachi 1:1-3 and Canons of Dort 1.9-11. Malachi comes chronologically between the dates of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and reminds God's people that He did not choose them because of anything in them. Election has one cause - the love of God. We will be helped in our evangelism by knowing this truth. Immediately following the evening worship service we can put that growing knowledge to good use in meeting our neighbors at the ice cream social. We do have good news and God will open the hearts of His elect through that good news! --------------- Scripture Reading: Malachi 1.1-3 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 1.9-11 Text: Malachi 1.9-11 Sermon: “Election, Unconditioned” ----------------- Theme: The love of God, not anything in us, is the cause of election 1. We accept that this is God’s Word 2. We believe that God’s love is the cause 3. We accept that God passed by the others 4. We believe that His election of His people is on His terms

Title: [09/25/2022 AM] - "The Closed Door of the Heart" - Mark 8.11-13 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 8:11-13 Date: September 25, 2022 In the morning we continue in Mark at 8.11-13. This text includes one of those unmistakable indications of the emotions of our Lord. Why He groans in His soul needs to be well understood by us today. We need to see the nations and our neighbors in the light of His groan and grow accordingly. May He richly bless His church in this truth. ------------------- Scripture Reading: Mark 8.11-13 Text: Mark 8.11-13 Message: "The Closed Door of the Heart" ------------ Theme: Jesus declares that refusing to heed Revelation has deadly consequences 1. Enemies of the Lord argue with His gospel 2. Enemies of the Lord tempt Him to satisfy them 3. The Lord is angry and grieved about their rejection of Revelation 4. Once they reject Him, no way to heaven remains

Title: [09/18/2022 PM] - "Elect In Christ" - Ephesians 1:1-14 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Ephesians 1:1-14; Ephesians 1:4-6 Date: September 18, 2022 Sunday night we continue in the Canons of Dort at 1.6-8 by the direction of Ephesians 1.4-6. This glorious passage and helpful catechism teach us about God's election of His people to salvation in Christ which is active, not passive. Don't be passive Sunday night, come to church! ----------------------- Responsive Reading of Ephesians 1.15-23 (all, 22-23) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 1.6-8 Text: Ephesians 1.4-6 Sermon: "Elect In Christ" ------------------------ Theme: God was pleased to elect certain ones, assigning them to Christ for salvation 1. God was pleased… 2. …to elect certain ones… 3. …assigning them to Christ… 4. …For salvation

Title: [09/18/2022 AM] - "To Be Saved Through Sanctification" - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Date: September 18, 2022 In the morning we considered how it is the case that we are being saved. Often we say "I am saved", and every true Christian is. But every true Christian is also BEING saved. 2 Thessalonians 2.13 will direct our attention to what our God says about active, Holy Spirit and Word directed sanctification. -------------------- Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.1-15 Text: 2 Thessalonians 2.13 Message: "To Be Saved Through Sanctification" ---------------------- Theme: God chose us to a Holy Spirit-worked salvation called sanctification 1. The church is the place for true love between humans 2. Because God chose sinners to a complete salvation 3. Which always includes Spirit-worked, Word-centered sanctification

Title: [09/11/2022 PM] - "Given Faith = Deliverance" - John 5.24-27 / Canons of Dort 1.4, 5 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: John 5:24 Date: September 11, 2022 The afternoon sermon will be John 5.24 and Canons of Dort 1.4, 5 (see below). I pray that we each find no reason to leave after the first two meals but remain at church to worship God and be fed a third time! ----------------- Scripture Reading: John 5.24-27 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 1.4, 5 Text: John 5.24 Message: "Given Faith = Deliverance" ------------- Theme: God's gift of faith in Jesus Christ is the only escape from the judgement to come 1. The Word of Christ tells us of wrath to come and salvation 2. All who refuse to believe will be condemned 3. All who receive and embrace the gospel will be saved 4. All who are saved have been given the gift of true faith Canons of Dort 1.4, 5 Article 4: A Two fold Response to the Gospel God's anger remains on those who do not believe this gospel. But those who do receive it and embrace Jesus the Savior with a true and living faith are delivered through him from God's anger and from destruction, and receive the gift of eternal life. Article 5: The Sources of Unbelief and of Faith The cause or blame for this unbelief, as well as for all other sins, is not at all in God, but in man. Faith in Jesus Christ, however, and salvation through him is a free gift of God. As Scripture says, "It is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is a gift of God" (Eph. 2:8). Likewise: "It has been freely given to you to believe in Christ" (Phil. 1:29).

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE In the morning we continue in Mark and - guess what - we have the miracle of the feeding of the 4,000! Mark 8.1-10 is another fantastic passage full of spiritual food for our souls. ------------- Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 228.1-3, 7 – I Love the Lord, The Fount of Life WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn: 39 – My Shepherd Is the Lord WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and First Oak Lawn Evangelism (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 40 – The Lord My Shepherd Holds Me Scripture Reading: Mark 8.1-10 Text: Mark 8.1-10 Message: “His Compassion; Our Provision” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 422 – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Reading of Form #3, Page 156 in back of blue Psalter Hymnal CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER *Hymn: 425 – Jesus, Lover of My Soul *Benediction *Doxology: 228.9, 10 - I Love the Lord, The Fount of Life Organ Postlude *Please stand if able ------------------- Mark 8.1-10 His Compassion; Our Provision Theme: Our trust and confidence is in the compassion of our Lord 1. His compassion led to their three-day spiritual feast 2. His compassion moves Him to care for their physical hunger 3. His compassion extends to training the people through the meal 4. His compassion is surely centered on His needy disciples

Title: [09/04/2022 PM] - "Preach Through the Reformed Standards??" - 2 Timothy 2.1-13 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 2 Timothy 2:1-26; 2 Timothy 2:2 Date: September 4, 2022 The afternoon service will serve as our introduction to the series through the Canons of Dort. Read 2nd Timothy 2 and Canons of Dort 1.1-3. Pay special attention to 2 Timothy 2.2 and the significance of Apostolic teaching. Each generation must ensure they are passing on to the next generation what the Lord Jesus Christ gave to His apostles to give to His church. We need the truth! Please plan on staying for the second service as we make our beginning through the Canons of Dort. --------------- Responsive Reading of 2nd Timothy 2.14-26 Scripture Reading: 2nd Timothy 2.1-13 Confessional Reading: Canons of Dort 1.1 Text: 2nd Timothy 2.2 Sermon: "Preach Through the Reformed Standards??" ------------- Theme: Using the Reformed Standards as helps to preaching helps all ages grasp the truth 1. The content is Apostolic truth… 2. …Confirmed down through the ages by 'many witnesses'… 3. …To be handed on down the line of the generations

Title: [09/04/2022 AM] - "The Restorer of Life" - Mark 7:31-37 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Isaiah 35; Mark 7:31-37 Date: September 4, 2022 As we gather for corporate worship we will continue in Mark in the AM at 7.31-37. The background to this text - Isaiah 35 - is the subject of the preparatory devotional which is waiting for you in your church mailbox. This fantastic passage shows our Lord fulfilling what was promised and acting as the restorer of life. The blessing of the Lord's supper is a week away and we are blessed to have this text before us to help us begin to prepare. ------------ Scripture Reading: Mark 7:31-37 Text: Mark 7.31-37 Message: "The Restorer of Life" ------------ Theme: The Messiah has come to restore life, as promised 1. The King of all enters again the Greek world 2. Some had heard, or read of Him and believed for a friend 3. The Restorer touched the man and spoke life into him 4. The Restorer causes rejoicing in the Greek heart

sermon outline: Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. – Hebrews 5:1 “Our Perfect, Sympathetic High Priest” Hebrews 5:1-10 I. The author of Hebrews stresses the importance of the high priesthood of Jesus Christ: 1) Like Old Testament high priests, He was “selected from among men and appointed to represent them in matters related to God,” which was done by the “offering of gifts and sacrifices” (1, 4) 2) Unlike Old Testament high priests, He is sinless (4:15) and has an eternal priesthood, not after Aaron, but Melchizedek (5:6, 10) II. Application: Jesus is our perfect High Priest, not only in His sacrifice and intercession, but in His sympathy (4:15): 1) He knows what it is like to pray with tears; He has experienced “the closed door” in prayer though “He was heard because of His reverent submission” (7, Matt. 26:38) 2) He understands that it isn’t always easy to submit to His Father’s will (8; Matthew 26:39) even though God’s will is “good, pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2) III. Our response: 1) Saving faith in Him alone, knowing He is the only source of salvation (9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12