Outline of Service 25^th November 2012

New Testament People – Revelation

Hymn 3:  God’s Appointed Time

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 67:1-7 – God Shall Bless Us

Extract from CI Catechism:

268. Who was John?

John was the Disciple/Apostle whom Jesus loved; and it is believed that

he never died - Matthew 4:21; 10:2; Mark 1:19; John 21:20-23.

286. What is the Book of Revelation?

The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John, and contains the

revelation of God to him, of great events to come to pass, principally relating to

the end of the world and the redemption of Israel.

Bible Readings:

Daniel’s Vision: Daniel 12:1-13

The Purpose of the Revelation:  Revelation 1:1-11, 19-20

The End of the Age:  Revelation 22:1-14, 20-21

Hymn 57 – Tune 54:  New Heavens and New Earth

·       John’s unique understanding

·       Messages from God

·       Even so, come, Lord Jesus

Hymn 59:  The Promised Rest  

Doxology

Outline of Service 11^th November 2012

 

New Testament People – Felix, Festus and King Agrippa

 

Hymn 106:  God Rules

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 103:1-5, 17-22 – His Kingdom Ruleth over All

Extract from CI Catechism:

284. Who was Agrippa?

He was a king who was almost persuaded to become a Christian by Paul - Acts 26:28.

 

Bible Readings:

The King of Heaven: Daniel 4:24-25, 28-31, 34-37

Festus and King Agrippa:  Acts 24:22-27; 25:1-4, 9-16, 22-27; 26:1-3, 19-32.

Confession Before Men:  Matthew 10:29-39

Hymn 23:  A Lasting Hope

·       Behind the scene influences

·       An opportunity to witness

·       Standing before The King

Hymn 51:  Seeing Clearly  

Doxology

Sydney Service 23rd 2012

Outline of Service 23^rd September 2012

New Testament Names – Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea

Hymn 119 - Tune:  Give Praise to God

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 9:1-11: - Declare His Doings!

Extract from CI Catechism:

261. Who was Nicodemus?

He was a ruler of the Jews, and came by night to talk with Jesus – John 3:1,4,9; 7:50; 19:39.

273. Who was Joseph of Arimathea?

He was a rich man, who buried Jesus in a new tomb - Matthew 27:57,59; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50; John 19:38.

Bible Readings:

Nicodemus – a closet Christian:  John 3:1-12; 7:45-53

Joseph – stirred into action:  Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42

A “God” Calling – Exodus 3:1-5, 9-14; 4:1-4, 10-18

Hymn 123:  Personal Inspiration

·       Developing personal faith

·       Leaders to be counted

·       Following, and waiting for our Lord’s return

·       Dedicated wholly – spirit and soul and body

Hymn 34:  Personal Dedication

Doxology

Outline of Service 9^th September 2012

New Testament People – Jewish Sects

Hymn 104 - Tune:  A Refuge beyond Politics

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 34:1-8: - Seek the Lord

Extract from CI Catechism:

262. Who were the Scribes?

The Scribes were the writers and teachers of the Law.

263. Who were the Pharisees?

They were a sect of the Jews who professed to be very strict, and to know better and do better than any other people - Acts 23:6-9; 26:5.

264. Who were the Sadducees?

They were a sect of the Jews who denied the resurrection - Acts 23:8.

Bible Readings:

An experience with Church politics – John 9:1-41

Paul highlights a difference – Acts 23:1-9

Groups of Believers – Isaiah 44:1-8, 21-24

Hymn 23:  A Personal Hope

·       The Sadducees and Pharisees

·       Religion in a secular society

·       Three types of believers

Hymn 49:  An Inheritance for the Faithful

Doxology

Service Outline 26th August 2012

Outline of Service 26^th August 2012

 

New Testament People – Dorcas, Eutychus and Elymas

 

Hymn 25:  The Standard Bearers

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 28: - The Lord is my Strength and my Shield

 

Extract from CI Catechism:

281. Who was Elymas?

He was a sorcerer, who was struck blind for opposing Paul when preaching the Gospel - Acts 13:8.

282. Who was Dorcas?

A kind woman, who was good to the poor, and who having fallen ill and died, was raised from the dead by Peter - Acts 9:36-42.

283. Who was Eutychus?

He was a young man who slept while Paul was preaching, and falling down was killed; but Paul raised him to life again - Acts 20:9.

Bible Readings:

A Message of good tidings – Isaiah 61:1-11

Dorcas raised to life from the dead – Acts 9:36-42

Elymas opposes the Gospel – Acts 13:8-12

An eventful Meeting – Acts 20:7-12

Hymn 117:  Thy Glorious Deeds of Old

·        Everyday-people of faith and works

·        Examples for us to emulate whilst awaiting Jesus’ Return

·        A Christian Social Conscience as well as personal obedience

·        Are we obediently waiting for His return?

Hymn 79:  The Light of Life

Doxology

Outline of Service 26^th August 2012

New Testament People – Dorcas, Eutychus and Elymas

 Hymn 25:  The Standard Bearers

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 28: - The Lord is my Strength and my Shield

Extract from CI Catechism:

281. Who was Elymas?

He was a sorcerer, who was struck blind for opposing Paul when preaching the Gospel - Acts 13:8.

282. Who was Dorcas?

A kind woman, who was good to the poor, and who having fallen ill and died, was raised from the dead by Peter - Acts 9:36-42.

283. Who was Eutychus?

He was a young man who slept while Paul was preaching, and falling down was killed; but Paul raised him to life again - Acts 20:9.

Bible Readings:

A Message of good tidings – Isaiah 61:1-11

Dorcas raised to life from the dead – Acts 9:36-42

Elymas opposes the Gospel – Acts 13:8-12

An eventful Meeting – Acts 20:7-12

Hymn 117:  Thy Glorious Deeds of Old

·        Everyday-people of faith and works

·        Examples for us to emulate whilst awaiting Jesus’ Return

·        A Christian Social Conscience as well as personal obedience

·        Are we obediently waiting for His return?

Hymn 79:  The Light of Life

Doxology

Service Outline Sydney 12th August 2012

Outline of Service 12^th August 2012

New Testament People – Paul, Barnabas and Silas

Hymn 106:  His Truth Endures for Ever

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 138: - Great is the Glory of the Lord

Extract from CI Catechism:

Quest. 277.  Who was Paul?

Paul was chosen by God as the Apostle to the Gentiles, and wrote most of the

Epistles - Acts 13:9; Romans 1:1; Ephesians 1:1.

Quest. 279.  Who were Barnabas and Silas?

Two preachers of the Gospel, who at times travelled with Paul - Acts 4:36;

11:22; 15:22

Bible Readings:

Paul Called – Acts 9:1-16

Paul and Barnabas – Acts 9:25-27, 13:1-3, 9, 44-49

Paul and Silas – Acts 15:30-41; 16:25-40

Paul’s Message – Galatians 1:11-17, 2:1-2, 7-10

Hymn 16 – Tune 13:  God’ Work – God’s Messengers

·       Great Christian Missionaries

·       Sowing the seeds of faith and understanding

·        The responsibility of each to share what God puts in their hearts

·        The harvest of the ingathering of a remnant of Israel

Hymn 51:  God’s Witnesses

Doxology