February 15, 2026
PRELUDE
Call to Worship Psalm 93
Pastor: The Lord reigns, He is robed
in majesty.
People: The Lord is robed in
majesty and is armed with
strength.
Pastor: The world is firmly
established.
Men: It cannot be moved.
All: Your throne was established
long ago; You are from
all eternity.
Pastor: The seas have lifted up, O
Lord,
Women: The seas have lifted up their
voice;
All: The seas have lifted up their
pounding waves.
Pastor: Mightier than the thunder of
the great waters,
Men: Mightier than the breakers
of the sea—
All: The Lord on high is mighty!
Pastor: Your statutes stand firm;
Women: Holiness adorns Your house
for endless days, O Lord
All: The Lord on high is mighty!
WELCOME
PRAYER of INVOCATION
SONG of ADORATION “The Love of God”
It's so good I almost can’t believe it
Far beyond what hearts could ever dream
The God who set the galaxies in motion
Would descend to give His life for me
For what could make perfection bleed for sinners
What leads a King to pay so great a cost
All my life, my heart will sing the answer:
Only the love of God
Singing oh, how great is the love of God!
He paid our debt on that rugged cross
For all our days, we will sing our Savior's praise
How great is the love of God!
It's so kind, it leads us to repentance
And it's so bright, the darkness has to flee
Hallelujah, it cleared my guilty sentence
For I was bound but now I stand redeemed
For what could break the chains of any prison?
What force could rob the power from the grave?
What would trade my rags for heaven's riches?
Only the love of God
Though I try, my mind can't comprehend it
It's so high, too marvelous for words
I could sing a million songs about it
And barely scratch the surface of Your worth
This all my life, the banner I'll be waving
My anthem cry no matter what may come
And when I rise to walk the streets of heaven
I'll still be singing this song, for everything that You've done:
How great the love of God!
Wickham / Lake © All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs CCLI#3071858
Confession and Assurance
READING of GOD’S LAW
Hear God’s Law, His Will for Your Life, from Joshua 8, Ex. 19:8
At that time Joshua built an altar to the Lord . . . And there, in the presence of the people of Israel, he wrote on the stones a copy of the law of Moses . . . And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. There was not a word of all that Moses commanded that Joshua did not read before all the assembly of Israel, and the women, and the little ones, and the sojourners who lived among them . . .
The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PRAYER of CONFESSION Clement of Rome
Lord, Your hand has shown us the everlasting fabric of the world. You created the earth.
You who are faithful through all generations, righteous in Your judgments, marvelous in strength and excellence;
You who are wise in creating and establishing all things;
You who are faithful toward those who trust in You;
You who show pity and compassion . . .
Forgive us our sins, our unrighteousness, our transgressions, and our shortcomings.
Do not hold us to account for every sin, but cleanse us with the cleansing of Your truth.
Guide our steps to walk in holiness, righteousness, and singleness of heart. Help us to do those things that are good and pleasing in Your sight. Amen. ◆
ASSURANCE of PARDON from Matt 11 and John 6
Hear these words of comfort from Our Lord Jesus, who said:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” and, “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”
Friends, as we come to Jesus, repenting and believing, we know that our burdens are lifted and our sins are forgiven. Amen. ◆
SONG of RESPONSE “The Lord Is My Salvation” #178
Life of Worship
PROFESSION of FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there shall he come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Church universal,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen. ◆
OFFERING
DOXOLOGY #334
PRAYER of DEDICATION
CHILDREN’S CATECHISM
Q.8. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal,
and unchangeable in
His being, wisdom, power,
holiness, justice, goodness
and truth. (John 5:39; Luke 16:29;
Acts 8:28-30; 17:11)
PASSING of the PEACE
PRAYER of INTERCESSION
Ministry of the Word
SONG “When Morning Guilds the Skies” #20
PRAYER for ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE READING John 7:14-18 p. 1061
About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?” So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone's will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.
SERMON “Christ’s Teaching / Man’s Teaching” Pastor Zach
SONG of DEPARTURE “Our God Will Go Before Us” #326
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
