Reflections on Repentance
Psalm 51:6 – Remembering God’s Perfect Demands
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP God Almighty, you have given me your Word as a lamp for my feet. As I remember your commands in Scripture this evening, I will be reminded that I do not measure…
Psalm 51:8-9 – Removing our Guilt
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Father in heaven, I am tainted with sin and have been guilty since I was conceived. While I cannot remove my own guilt, you have provided the means through which I am…
Psalm 51:5 – REVEALING OUR SINFUL NATURE
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Gracious Lord, you know that I am born in sin because of what Adam and Eve did. Though I have a sinful nature and have deserved nothing from you since my conception,…
Psalm 51:3-4 – Recognizing Against Whom We Sin
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP King of creation, I have rebelled against you in thought, word, and deed. I have sinned far more than I even realize, and every sin is against you, my Creator, Preserver, and…
Psalm 51:7 – Relying on God’s Grace
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Holy Lord God, I am impure and stained with sin. Worse yet, I cannot cleanse myself. Yet in your grace you cleanse me of all my sin. Wash my soul and my…
Psalm 51:1-2 – Realizing our Need for Repentance
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord God Almighty, your punishment of death upon sin makes me but dust and ashes before you. With my sinful nature, my desire for sin, and my willingness to disobey your commands,…