Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Fifth Fruit - Gentleness
..be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men… Titus 3:2
- the way we feel and act towards others
Hymn 106: Gentleness in Service
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 18:1-3, 30-36, 49-50: - Thanksgiving for Deliverance
See also 2 Samuel chapter 22
Bible Readings:
God’s Gentle Correction – 1 Kings 19:8-16
The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-16
A Gentle Attitude – James 3:13-18
Hymn 11: An Attitude in Heart
• Gentleness is manifest in the way we act towards others
• God expresses His love toward us in gentleness
• We must not seek revenge but be gentle towards others
• God’s gentleness within us can deliver us from evil
• God’s power can overcome death in those who are gentle
Hymn 129: A Role Model
Doxology
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Sydney Church Service Summary 11th March 2012
Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Fourth Fruit - Longsuffering
The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy… Numbers 14:18
Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked
Hymn 64: Inward Strength
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 122: - Peace be Within Thy Walls
Bible Readings:
A Longsuffering God – Exodus 34:1-10, 27-35
Joseph a Type of Jesus – Genesis 45:1-8
The Day of The Lord – II Peter 3:1-18
An Exhortation to Unity – Ephesians 4:1-6
Hymn 125: Seeking God’s Power to be Patient
• God is longsuffering toward us not wanting any to perish
• We must seek to be longsuffering towards others
• The result of our longsuffering will be eternal life
• Longsuffering can also result in victory over physical death if we are alive when Jesus Christ returns
Hymn 90: The Victors
Doxology
The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy… Numbers 14:18
Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked
Hymn 64: Inward Strength
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 122: - Peace be Within Thy Walls
Bible Readings:
A Longsuffering God – Exodus 34:1-10, 27-35
Joseph a Type of Jesus – Genesis 45:1-8
The Day of The Lord – II Peter 3:1-18
An Exhortation to Unity – Ephesians 4:1-6
Hymn 125: Seeking God’s Power to be Patient
• God is longsuffering toward us not wanting any to perish
• We must seek to be longsuffering towards others
• The result of our longsuffering will be eternal life
• Longsuffering can also result in victory over physical death if we are alive when Jesus Christ returns
Hymn 90: The Victors
Doxology
Friday, February 24, 2012
Sydney Service 26th February 2012
Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Third Fruit - Peace
Peace be within thee… Psalm 122:8
- A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation
Hymn 14: Peace on Earth
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 122: - Peace be Within Thy Walls
Bible Readings:
The Covenant of Peace – Number 25:1-18
The Prince of Peace - Isa 9:6-7
Peace in Jesus Christ – John 15:23-31, 16:31-33
The peace of God – Philippians 4:4-9
Hymn 107: Jesus Christ – The Prince of Peace
• Peace is a state of quiet or rest
• Peace can be external or internal to ourselves
• Jesus is the Prince of Peace
• The Peace of God can dwell within us despite what else is happening
• The Covenant of Peace will be consummated when the evil is slain within us
Hymn 91: The Rock of Peace
Doxology
Peace be within thee… Psalm 122:8
- A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation
Hymn 14: Peace on Earth
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 122: - Peace be Within Thy Walls
Bible Readings:
The Covenant of Peace – Number 25:1-18
The Prince of Peace - Isa 9:6-7
Peace in Jesus Christ – John 15:23-31, 16:31-33
The peace of God – Philippians 4:4-9
Hymn 107: Jesus Christ – The Prince of Peace
• Peace is a state of quiet or rest
• Peace can be external or internal to ourselves
• Jesus is the Prince of Peace
• The Peace of God can dwell within us despite what else is happening
• The Covenant of Peace will be consummated when the evil is slain within us
Hymn 91: The Rock of Peace
Doxology
Friday, February 10, 2012
Outline of Service 12th February 2012
Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Joy
For the joy of the Lord is your strength… Nehemiah 8:10
- the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires
Hymn 27: Joy from the future now!
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 149: - Joy – a key ingredient of success
Bible Readings:
Share the joy - Nehemiah 8:1-12
The Joy of restoration – Luke 15:1-32
Always rejoice – Philippians 4:4-9
Hymn 25: Inward Joy
• Joy is an emotion of satisfaction
• Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit
• Joy evidences the presence of God in our lives
• Ultimate joy will be in life everlasting with our Creator
Hymn 83: Surprised by Joy!
Doxology
For the joy of the Lord is your strength… Nehemiah 8:10
- the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires
Hymn 27: Joy from the future now!
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 149: - Joy – a key ingredient of success
Bible Readings:
Share the joy - Nehemiah 8:1-12
The Joy of restoration – Luke 15:1-32
Always rejoice – Philippians 4:4-9
Hymn 25: Inward Joy
• Joy is an emotion of satisfaction
• Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit
• Joy evidences the presence of God in our lives
• Ultimate joy will be in life everlasting with our Creator
Hymn 83: Surprised by Joy!
Doxology
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Paper January 2012 - Editorial
Good Times and Great Friends
It was late on Monday night at the end of a long weekend, and I boarded the crowded last plane from Melbourne back to Sydney after visiting relatives and friends. “Why is it”, I thought to myself, “that the people I want to visit are in Melbourne, when I live in Sydney, and people from Melbourne have been visiting people in Sydney for the weekend? Surely it would be a much greener solution if I just had friends in Sydney, and the Melbourne people had friends in Melbourne. Then we would not need this dashing to and fro just for a weekend! Aren’t all people basically the same?”
Of course this ideal situation might exist in Utopia, but the links that tie us to other people be they because they are related or through shared experiences, are stronger than those we have with those with whom we do not share such connections. People and families move in response to all sorts of demands that are put on them, and we are often required to work with people from all different places for a variety of reasons, and so over time we may build up relationships with people from everywhere. There seems to be a sense of achievement in developing a network of friends across a wide range of towns, states and countries!
It is interesting to think upon what attracts us to other people. Some attraction is physical, some intellectual or academic, some emotional, some through shared activities and some just because we like to be with someone for reasons we can’t explain – we just enjoy sharing their company and doing things with them. Over the course of our regular activities we meet lots of people, some with whom we “click” and some with whom we do not! There is a saying that it is good we don’t all fall in love with the same person or there would be lots more problems in the world! Each one of us is unique, and have different levels of attraction to others, and sometimes this develops into close friendships and sometimes not.
Generally, however, good-times are associated with people! When we think of activities that we enjoy, whilst the activity is a catalyst to bring us together with others, generally we enjoy the experience more because of those who we do them with.
There is the story of the Rabbi who loved playing golf. He woke up one Sabbath morning – the weather was beautiful, and although he knew it was completely forbidden, he opted for a quick round of golf before going to Synagogue. The angels seeing this asked their Boss to teach him a lesson. Off he went, hitting holes in one, driving straight down the fairways and with exceptional putting. The angels complained to God, “we asked you to show him a lesson!” “I have”, replied God, “Who is he going to be able to share his exceptional performance with?”...
Despite all the outward relationships that we may have we come to realise that ultimately we must know who we are inside ourselves before we can expect others to enjoy being with us. This is supported by the understanding held by most Religions that this life is only a sub-set of a greater spectrum of life. In our inner-self, our “spirit”, we must travel to “different places” away from the world around us, and find an inner peace by visiting another realm.
Specifically Christians believe we can develop a relationship with our Creator, who styles Himself as “a Sprit”, through putting faith and trust in Him. We believe that He has shown Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, who came from another realm to visit us and lived as one of us; giving His life as a testimony to the distance we have moved from the principles set out by our Maker in the Guide Book called The Holy Bible.
If you do not already know this Friend, and how relaxed and at peace Christians can feel when in His company, we would like to invite you to talk with someone who does, and find out how to meet Him. Visits with Him do not consume copious amounts of natural resources, but require a focussing of your mind on “things above, and not on things of this world”. (For anyone who would care to look, the Apostle Paul summarised this situation in The Bible in his Letter to the Colossians, chapter 3 verses 1-4.)
You may like to attend our Church sometime or alternatively attend a Church in your local Community, to talk about the advantages of knowing and visiting such a Friend. Please see Church Notices for dates and times of the Meetings at our Church.
Rodney Gray – Pastor Christian Israelite Church, 196 Campbell Street, Sydney (www.cichurch.com) .
It was late on Monday night at the end of a long weekend, and I boarded the crowded last plane from Melbourne back to Sydney after visiting relatives and friends. “Why is it”, I thought to myself, “that the people I want to visit are in Melbourne, when I live in Sydney, and people from Melbourne have been visiting people in Sydney for the weekend? Surely it would be a much greener solution if I just had friends in Sydney, and the Melbourne people had friends in Melbourne. Then we would not need this dashing to and fro just for a weekend! Aren’t all people basically the same?”
Of course this ideal situation might exist in Utopia, but the links that tie us to other people be they because they are related or through shared experiences, are stronger than those we have with those with whom we do not share such connections. People and families move in response to all sorts of demands that are put on them, and we are often required to work with people from all different places for a variety of reasons, and so over time we may build up relationships with people from everywhere. There seems to be a sense of achievement in developing a network of friends across a wide range of towns, states and countries!
It is interesting to think upon what attracts us to other people. Some attraction is physical, some intellectual or academic, some emotional, some through shared activities and some just because we like to be with someone for reasons we can’t explain – we just enjoy sharing their company and doing things with them. Over the course of our regular activities we meet lots of people, some with whom we “click” and some with whom we do not! There is a saying that it is good we don’t all fall in love with the same person or there would be lots more problems in the world! Each one of us is unique, and have different levels of attraction to others, and sometimes this develops into close friendships and sometimes not.
Generally, however, good-times are associated with people! When we think of activities that we enjoy, whilst the activity is a catalyst to bring us together with others, generally we enjoy the experience more because of those who we do them with.
There is the story of the Rabbi who loved playing golf. He woke up one Sabbath morning – the weather was beautiful, and although he knew it was completely forbidden, he opted for a quick round of golf before going to Synagogue. The angels seeing this asked their Boss to teach him a lesson. Off he went, hitting holes in one, driving straight down the fairways and with exceptional putting. The angels complained to God, “we asked you to show him a lesson!” “I have”, replied God, “Who is he going to be able to share his exceptional performance with?”...
Despite all the outward relationships that we may have we come to realise that ultimately we must know who we are inside ourselves before we can expect others to enjoy being with us. This is supported by the understanding held by most Religions that this life is only a sub-set of a greater spectrum of life. In our inner-self, our “spirit”, we must travel to “different places” away from the world around us, and find an inner peace by visiting another realm.
Specifically Christians believe we can develop a relationship with our Creator, who styles Himself as “a Sprit”, through putting faith and trust in Him. We believe that He has shown Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, who came from another realm to visit us and lived as one of us; giving His life as a testimony to the distance we have moved from the principles set out by our Maker in the Guide Book called The Holy Bible.
If you do not already know this Friend, and how relaxed and at peace Christians can feel when in His company, we would like to invite you to talk with someone who does, and find out how to meet Him. Visits with Him do not consume copious amounts of natural resources, but require a focussing of your mind on “things above, and not on things of this world”. (For anyone who would care to look, the Apostle Paul summarised this situation in The Bible in his Letter to the Colossians, chapter 3 verses 1-4.)
You may like to attend our Church sometime or alternatively attend a Church in your local Community, to talk about the advantages of knowing and visiting such a Friend. Please see Church Notices for dates and times of the Meetings at our Church.
Rodney Gray – Pastor Christian Israelite Church, 196 Campbell Street, Sydney (www.cichurch.com) .
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Sydney Service 22 January 2012
Outline of Service 22nd January 2012
Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Love
God is love…1 John 4:8
Love is taking the initiative to build up and meet the needs of others,
without expecting anything in return.
Hymn 20: Love demonstrated in God’s Plan
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 146: - Love demonstrated in Everyday Life
Bible Readings:
God’s Calling – Deuteronomy 7:1-11
True Dedication – 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 2 Samuel 9:1-13
The Gift of Charity – 1 Corinthians 13
The Essence of Life – Romans 13:8-10
Hymn 47: Love demonstrated through Obedience
• God loves His People
• God’s People will respond to His Love
• God’s People will show their love through obedience
• Jesus said: If a man keep my saying he shall never see death
Hymn 137: God is Love
Doxology
Study on Galatians 5:22-23: Love
God is love…1 John 4:8
Love is taking the initiative to build up and meet the needs of others,
without expecting anything in return.
Hymn 20: Love demonstrated in God’s Plan
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 146: - Love demonstrated in Everyday Life
Bible Readings:
God’s Calling – Deuteronomy 7:1-11
True Dedication – 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 2 Samuel 9:1-13
The Gift of Charity – 1 Corinthians 13
The Essence of Life – Romans 13:8-10
Hymn 47: Love demonstrated through Obedience
• God loves His People
• God’s People will respond to His Love
• God’s People will show their love through obedience
• Jesus said: If a man keep my saying he shall never see death
Hymn 137: God is Love
Doxology
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sydney Service 8th January 2012 Outline
CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE CHURCH SYDNEY
Church: 196 Campbell Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Ph 1300 135 299
Mobile: 0418 688 607 – Internet: www.cichurch.com
Outline of Service 8th January 2012
Hebrews Chapters 11,12: Our Responsibility
God having provided some better thing for us…Heb 11:40
Hymn 113: God’s Plan and Constancy
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 78:1-8 - Pass down the Message
Bible Readings:
The Inward Calling – 1 Kings 19:1-13
Our Role and Jesus Our Example – Hebrews 11:39 40; 12:1-24
Hymn 90: Looking to Jesus
• God has led His people through the past
• Jesus has set an example for us to follow
• God is leading us now, and we must pass on the Message
• All will be perfected when Jesus Christ returns
• Those alive then will received the “better thing” – life without death
Hymn 117: God is Still Working
Doxology
Church: 196 Campbell Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Ph 1300 135 299
Mobile: 0418 688 607 – Internet: www.cichurch.com
Outline of Service 8th January 2012
Hebrews Chapters 11,12: Our Responsibility
God having provided some better thing for us…Heb 11:40
Hymn 113: God’s Plan and Constancy
The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4
Psalm 78:1-8 - Pass down the Message
Bible Readings:
The Inward Calling – 1 Kings 19:1-13
Our Role and Jesus Our Example – Hebrews 11:39 40; 12:1-24
Hymn 90: Looking to Jesus
• God has led His people through the past
• Jesus has set an example for us to follow
• God is leading us now, and we must pass on the Message
• All will be perfected when Jesus Christ returns
• Those alive then will received the “better thing” – life without death
Hymn 117: God is Still Working
Doxology
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