Introduction As Jesus chided the disciples for their failure to pray in Gethsemane, a crowd of armed men made their way into the garden. Judas, one of the Twelve, led the way and betrayed his Master with a kiss of friendship. This moment marked the beginning of what Jesus called the hour of “the power…
Introduction Jesus and the disciples left the upper room in the early hours of Friday morning. They moved across the Kidron Valley and up the slopes of the Mount of Olives just east of Jerusalem. There Jesus instructed his disciples to pray so that Satan would not “sift” them. He withdrew to pray by himself.…
Introduction In Luke 22:35-38 Jesus challenged his disciples to prepare for a change in their ministry. Previously, they were well received by many as they proclaimed the message of Christ and his kingdom. But the King was about to be crucified. Those who despised him would despise his followers, as well. This change in their…
Introduction It is our pleasure to have as our speaker this Lord’s Day, missionary Michael Carlyle. PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Prelude Call to Worship: Habakkuk 3:1-4 Invocation PROCLAMATION Hymn 59 All Creatures of our God and King Scripture Reading Psalm 2:1-12 Hymn 362 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Pastoral Prayer Hymn 462: Be Thou My Vision Message: The Obedience of…