Sunday, April 19
As stewards of God’s words and works, it is with delight that we have the opportunity to gather as His people in worship by way of a reminder of the truth, power, and goodness of the sacred Scriptures. May we gather in His name and for His glory as we endeavor to make much of Christ through scripture, prayer, song, and the preaching of His Word. We look forward to gathering together this Lord’s day – For Christ, to God’s Glory, and Man’s Joy!
Order of Service
Preservice
Come, Thou Almighty King
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Luke 9:28-36
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 99:1-5
Holy, Holy, Holy
Reading: Belgic Confession, articles 10,18
Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Reading: Hebrews 4:14–16
Before the Throne of God Above
Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Preach the Word
The Transfiguration | Luke 9:28-36
(Derek Thomas)
Hymn of Response / Closing
Behold Our God
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
The Transfiguration | Luke 9:28-36 | Derek Thomas
One of the most fascinating and revelatory accounts about Jesus in the New Testament is found in Luke 9. Here the curtain is pulled back to give us a glimpse of his true identity and glory.
What We Believe
Excerpt from the Belgic Confession (Articles 10, 18):
What do we believe about Jesus Christ?
We believe that Jesus Christ,
according to his divine nature,
is the only Son of God—
eternally begotten,
not made or created,
for then he would be a creature.
He is one in essence with the Father;
coeternal;
the exact image of the person of the Father
and the "reflection of God's glory,"
being like the Father in all things.
The Son took the "form of a slave"
and was made in "human form,"
truly assuming a real human nature,
with all its weaknesses,
except for sin;
And Christ not only assumed human nature
as far as the body is concerned
but also a real human soul,
in order to be a real human being.
For since the soul had been lost as well as the body
Christ had to assume them both
to save them both together.
In this way Christ is truly our Immanuel—
that is: "God with us."
So then,
he is the true eternal God,
the Almighty,
whom we invoke,
worship,
and serve.
– Based on Belgic Confession, articles 10, 18 (1561)
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Come, Thou Almighty King
Verse 1
Come, Thou Almighty King.
Help us Thy name to sing.
Help us to praise.
Father, all glorious, o’er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days.
Verse 2
Come, Thou incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword.
Our prayer attend:
Come, and Thy people bless,
And give Thy word success;
Spirit of holiness, on us descend.
(Chorus)
All glory be to the Father,
All glory be to the Son,
All glory be to the Spirit,
The Blessed Three in One.
Verse 3
Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear.
In this glad hour:
Thou who Almighty art,
Now rule in every heart
And ne’er from us depart,
Spirit of power.
Verse 4
To Thee, great One in Three,
Eternal praises be
Hence evermore.
Thy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity love and adore.
Words: Anonymous; alt Tommy Bailey, Sarah Gehri, Nathan Mickle, Tom Yarbrough | Music: Felice Giardini, ca. 1760; Tommy Bailey, Sarah Gehri, Nathan Mickle, Tom Yarbrough © 2020 Getty Music Publishing; UBP CCLI License #249042
Holy, Holy, Holy
Verse 1
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Verse 2
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee
Who wert, and art and evermore shalt be!
Verse 3
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee
Perfect in power, in love and purity.
Verse 4
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) | Music: John B. Dykes (1861) © Public Domain
Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Verse 1
Come, behold the wondrous mystery,
In the dawning of the King.
He, the theme of heaven's praises,
Robed in frail humanity.
In our longing, in our darkness,
Now the light of life has come!
Look to Christ who condescended,
Took on flesh to ransom us.
Verse 2
Come, behold the wondrous mystery,
He the perfect Son of Man.
In His living, in His suffering,
Never trace nor stain of sin.
See the true and better Adam,
Come to save the hell-bound man.
Christ, the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law; In Him we stand.
Verse 3
Come, behold the wondrous mystery,
Christ the Lord upon the tree.
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the Lamb in victory.
See the price of our redemption,
See the Father's plan unfold.
Bringing many sons to glory,
Grace unmeasured, love untold.
Verse 4
Come, behold the wondrous mystery,
Slain by death the God of life.
But no grave could e'er restrain Him;
Praise the Lord; He is alive!
What a foretaste of deliverance,
How unwavering our hope:
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comes.
Words & Music: Michael Bleecker, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa © 2012 Bleecker Publishing / Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / McKinney Music Inc.; UBP CCLI License #249042
Before the Throne of God Above
Verse 1
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, and perfect plea,
A great High Priest whose name is Love,
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands.
My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
Verse 2
When Satan tempts me to despair,
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died,
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me.
Verse 3
Behold Him there! the risen Lamb,
My perfect, spotless Righteousness,
The great unchangeable I AM,
The King of glory and of grace!
One with Himself, I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood.
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ, my Savior and my God.
Original words by Charitie Lees Bancroft (1841-1892), music and alt. words by Vikki Cook © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP (adm. by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.com; UBP CCLI License #249042
Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Verse 1
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;
Holy, holy, holy, creation bows before You.
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive the highest praise.
(Chorus)
Name above all other names,
King above all other kings.
All of Heaven cries,
“The Lord Almighty reigns forevermore!”
Tag:
“He reigns forevermore!”
Words & Music: Jordan Kauin, Nate Stiff, David Zimmer © 2025 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Jordan Kauflin Music (BMI) (adm at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) / Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP), Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI); UBP CCLI License #249042
Behold Our God
Verse 1
Who has held the oceans in His hands?
Who has numbered every grain of sand?
Kings and nations tremble at His voice.
All creation rises to rejoice.
(Chorus)
Behold our God, seated on His throne.
Come, let us adore Him.
Behold our King, nothing can compare,
Come, let us adore Him!
Verse 2
Who has given counsel to the Lord?
Who can question any of His words?
Who can teach the One who knows all things?
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Who has felt the nails upon His hands,
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man?
God eternal, humbled to the grave,
Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign!
(Repeat Chorus)
You will reign forever.
(Let Your glory fill the earth)
Words & Music: Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, & Stephen Altrogge © 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP) Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) (adm. At CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved.; UBP CCLI License #249042
