Service flow for Sunday, October 25th

Mathew Hurst • Associate Pastor, Students & Worship
October 20, 2026

4 Minute Read
Sunday’s Guiding Text

Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 5:6-14

Preaching out of Ephesians 6:1-9, Pastor Greg will explore how the Gospel of Jesus reconciles us not only to a right relationship with God, but also to one another, regardless of how wide the gulf may be in a relationship (IE, child to parent, slave to master). In light of this, our service will be guided by Law and Gospel. We will read the 10 commandments to 1) see the character and nature of God, 2) hear how we are supposed to relate to Him, 3) remember how we are to treat one another as His covenant people. In view of the Law, we are reminded of our inability to keep it and our need for a Savior. We will confess our need to Christ and rejoice in the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).

Service Flow

Call to Worship

Scripture reading: I will welcome all, briefly share a few announcements, and then read Exodus 20:1-6.

Song: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

  • Reminder: The recording is in C major, but we will play it in B-flat major. If you have Google Chrome, I suggest using transpose.video to change the key of the YouTube video. The audio may sound funny, but the extension will let you play or sing along in the correct key. If you do not use Chrome, a site such as this pitch changer provides the same function. Because we are moving from C to B-flat, pitch the audio down two semitones.
  • Purpose: The Lord reveals Himself in this way in our text: “I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, bringing the consequences of the fathers’ iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.” A Mighty Fortress reveals both His justice toward evil and His protective, steadfast love for us.
  • Musical Direction: We will start at the beginning and sing the song as written. The instrumentation is straightforward, but the verses do include several interesting chords. Please practice carefully. Build verse 3 into a full chorus. Begin verse 4 lightly, then grow at “Let goods and kindred go” and carry that momentum into two strong choruses at the end.

Law & Gospel

Scripture reading: Steven will read the rest of Exodus 20:7-17 and lead us in a prayer of confession. Sarah will then bring the Good News and the assurance of our salvation in Romans 5:6-11.

Song: Oh, But God

  • Purpose: This actually wasn’t originally on the docket, but Pastor Greg specifically requested it, and the text of the song ties in perfectly with our guiding text. We were unable to save ourselves, but God
  • Key: The original key is B, so if you use a transposition tool, it should be two semitones down.
  • Musical direction: The song starts pretty minimally, with light electric guitar and pad throughout the entire song. It really picks up after the first chorus.

The Person and Work of Christ

Scripture reading: I will read from Romans 5:12-15 as we see Christ not just as our Savior, but as the true and better Adam.

Song: Christ the True and Better

  • Purpose: …I will refer to the note above as to why we are singing it.

Sermon

Response

Invitation song: Your Will Be Done

  • Instrumentation: Vocalists, piano, and Pad

Closing: Greg will close us in Prayer
And that's it!

Just a reminder, I will be out next Sunday, November 1st, as Jen and I will be on vacation. Steven Roberts will lead that Sunday morning. Thank you all so much for serving in this ministry. I love you all and can't wait to see you Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria,
Mathew Hurst

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Sunday’s Guiding Text Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 5:6-14 Preaching out of Ephesians 6:1-9, Pastor Greg will explore how the Gospel of Jesus reconciles us not only to a right relationship with God, but also to one another, regardless of how wide the gulf may be in a relationship (IE, child to parent, slave to master). In light of this, our service will be guided by Law and Gospel. We will read the 10 commandments to 1) see the character and nature of God, 2) hear how we are supposed to relate to Him, 3) remember how we are to treat one another as His covenant people. In view of the Law, we are reminded of our inability to keep it and our need for a Savior. We will confess our need to Christ and rejoice in the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Service Flow Call to Worship Scripture reading: I will welcome all, briefly share a few announcements, and then read Exodus 20:1-6. Song: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Reminder: The recording is in C major, but we will play it in B-flat major. If you have Google Chrome, I suggest using transpose.video to change the key of the YouTube video. The audio may sound funny, but the extension will let you play or sing along in the correct key. If you do not use Chrome, a site such as this pitch changer provides the same function. Because we are moving from C to B-flat, pitch the audio down two semitones. Purpose: The Lord reveals Himself in this way in our text: “I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, bringing the consequences of the fathers’ iniquity on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing faithful love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commands.” A Mighty Fortress reveals both His justice toward evil and His protective, steadfast love for us. Musical Direction: We will start at the beginning and sing the song as written. The instrumentation is straightforward, but the verses do include several interesting chords. Please practice carefully. Build verse 3 into a full chorus. Begin verse 4 lightly, then grow at “Let goods and kindred go” and carry that momentum into two strong choruses at the end. Law & Gospel Scripture reading: Steven will read the rest of Exodus 20:7-17 and lead us in a prayer of confession. Sarah will then bring the Good News and the assurance of our salvation in Romans 5:6-11. Song: Oh, But God Purpose: This actually wasn’t originally on the docket, but Pastor Greg specifically requested it, and the text of the song ties in perfectly with our guiding text. We were unable to save ourselves, but God Key: The original key is B, so if you use a transposition tool, it should be two semitones down. Musical direction: The song starts pretty minimally, with light electric guitar and pad throughout the entire song. It really picks up after the first chorus. The Person and Work of Christ Scripture reading: I will read from Romans 5:12-15 as we see Christ not just as our Savior, but as the true and better Adam. Song: Christ the True and Better Purpose: …I will refer to the note above as to why we are singing it. Sermon Response Invitation song: Your Will Be Done Instrumentation: Vocalists, piano, and Pad Closing: Greg will close us in Prayer And that's it! Just a reminder, I will be out next Sunday, November 1st, as Jen and I will be on vacation. Steven Roberts will lead that Sunday morning. Thank you all so much for serving in this ministry. I love you all and can't wait to see you Sunday! Soli Deo Gloria, Mathew Hurst

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Mathew Hurst

Associate Pastor, Students & Worship