Preparing for Sunday

Come Ready to Worship

Each week, we provide the following resources to help you spiritually prepare for communal worship. Investing time in preparation will enable you to grow and worship God more deeply during the Sunday Service. Resources for the upcoming Sunday are available by Saturday morning.

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Men of Steel

The story of Joseph resumes in Genesis 39 after our brief “Day in the Limelight” episode with Judah and Tamar. Joseph's downward spiral continues as he goes from enslavement in Egypt to imprisonment, due to a false accusation of attempted rape. But despite the disheartening outcome for Joseph at the end of the chapter, Christians today will find much encouragement by this "series of unfortunate events." And in addition to providing encouragement, the story reveals a powerful force behind Joseph's resolve in the face of sexual temptation––a power that all tempted Christians should be eager to take hold of for themselves. If you want a heart of steel, characterized by an encouragement that's untouchable and a resolve that's unshakable, then the next episode in Joseph's life is for you. Soli Deo Gloria!

Big Idea: Forge your own heart of steel with the metals of purpose and honor.

1. Steely Encouragement

2. Steely-Eyed Resolve


<span style="color:var(--secondary-color-bg)">Preparation Questions: Genesis 39</span>

Preparation Questions: Genesis 39

1. When you face unfortunate events, how quickly do you become discouraged? Why does this happen for you? 

2. What immediate ways to you see God accomplishing his purposes in chapter 39? In what specific way does it set up for even bigger purposes?

3. If you were tempted to commit adultery, why would you say "no"? Compare your reasons to Joseph's reasons in verses 8-9.

4. If someone observed your relationships with members of the opposite sex and what you watch on TV, would they say you have a "steely-eyed resolve" to turn away from sexual sin? Why or why not?

Sunday Songs

You can listen to our musical lineup for the Sunday Service using the YouTube links or the Spotify Playlist below.

Spotify Playlist

The Solid Rock

Jesus The Shepherd of My Soul (Psalm 23)

Only A Holy God

I Set My Hope On Jesus

Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death

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Song Highlight: Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right

This week, our hymn highlight is Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right. The words for this hymn were written by Samuel Rodigast in 1675 and have been accompanied by many different melodies throughout the centuries. The version we sing is composed by Keith Getty and Matt Merker. When we sing this song, we must examine what it is we are singing. This hymn is very easy for us to sing boldly while not actually contemplating or comprehending the words of the hymn. Before we sing this tomorrow, ask yourself these questions: Can my heart truly say whatever my God ordains is right? Do I believe that all that happens is for my good and His glory? Do I believe that He shall never leave nor forsake me? Am I content with all that He has given me and where He is leading me? Amid trials, do I wait patiently for Him? Do I believe that He truly never will deceive me? In dark seasons of sorrow, do I believe He is faithful and true? Do I find all my comfort and peace in Him? Do I trust with all my heart that He is my hope in times of sorrow, need, and death? Lastly, do I trust that He is good?

Being good reformed Christians, we can provide all the theologically correct answers to these questions. But in times of suffering and trial, we may begin to question these in our heart. If you are going through a difficult time now, remind yourself of the Gospel truths in this hymn, remembering that He is faithful and true and all that He ordains is right. If you are enjoying times of relative peace right, commit these to memory so that when you face trials, you will be able to stand steadfast and unwavering proclaiming:

Whate'er my God ordains is right
Here shall my stand be taken
Though sorrow need or death be mine
Yet I am not forsaken
My Father's care is round me there
He holds me that I shall not fall
And so to Him I leave it all

Sunday Service

The Solid Rock

Call to Worship: Ps. 105:1-2, 16-19

Jesus the Shepherd of My Soul

Only a Holy God

Confession: Proverbs 7:19-23

Assurance: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

I Set My Hope on Jesus

Offering: Matthew 5:27-30

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 108

Reading: Genesis 39

Men of Steel

Communion: Luke 22:39-42

Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right

Eat & Drink: Luke 22:19-22

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death

Benediction: Romans 8:28

This Sunday

Sunday Prayer

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

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Sunday Service

10:40 AM - 12:15 PM

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Hosted Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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CCC Students

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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