Service Sydney Church 14th February 2016

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Outline of Service 14^th February 2016

His Truth Endures – Psalm 100:5

Hymn 83: The Coming Kingdom

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 100:1-5:  Serve the Lord

Bible Readings:                                                  

Judah follows the Line of David:  1 Kings 15:1-24

God has a Plan:  Luke 4:14-30

God is in Control: Romans 13:1-14

Hymn 115:  We must accept the Bad with the Good

• Rehoboam’s son did not follow God, but his Grandson did
• Why did one generation reject God, but the next accept Him?
• We are all as individuals before God, and must make a personal decision to follow Him
• God will draw His people together at His appointed Time to prepare a Remnant of Israel for the Coming of the True King, Jesus Christ
  
  
  Hymn 4:  The True King will Unite the People

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Outline of Service 24^th January 2016

Israel Becomes Two Nations – Psalm 80:7

Hymn 6: God’s Promises Still Stand

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 80:1-7:  Lord, Turn Us Again

Bible Readings:                                                  

Solomon Turns from The Lord:  1 Kings 11:1-13

Two Kingdoms Established:  1 Kings 12:1-5, 16-20

Jeroboam Establishes Idolatry in Israel: 1 Kings 12:26-33

Rehoboam Turns Judah from God: 1 Kings 14:21-24, 29-31

Stephen’s Summary of Historical Faithlessness:  Acts 7:31-51

Hymn 22:  Israel – God’s People

• Under David and Solomon Israel was a United Kingdom, serving God 
• After Solomon the Kingdom was divided into two Nations – Judah (two Tribes) faithful to David’s line and Israel (ten Tribes) who from then turned from God
• Judah is represented by Jews in the World today, but Israel’s identity as a people has been lost
• When Jesus Christ returns He will again establish a United Kingdom and rule over Israel as well as the whole World
• Division comes from Satan, and when his power is cast out, God will truly reign over His People in accordance with the promises in Scripture. 
  
  
  Hymn 109:  The One True King
  Doxology

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An Offering in Righteousness - Malachi 3:3

Hymn 105: An Offering of Praise

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 113:1-9:  A God of the Past and the Future

 

Bible Readings:                                                  

A Covenant of Obedience:  Malachi 3:1-18

Fulfilling the Whole Law:  Romans 13:1-14

The Family of God:  Matthew 12:22-50

Hymn 96:  A Fruitful Vine

God’s Covenant with Abraham was based on Obedience

• God’s Covenant with Israel was based on Obedience
• The “New Covenant” is based on Jesus being our Righteousness
• Jesus said His Family will be those who DO the will of The Father
• Are you seeking to live a life of Obedience to God’s Laws and Commandments?
  
  
  Hymn 47:  Obedience Proves Love!
  Doxology

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The Promised Change – Psalm 42:5

Hymn 21: God Will Lead

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 42:1-11:  A Hand to Hold

Bible Readings:                                                  

New Heavens and New Earth:  Isaiah 65:1, 17-25

Today’s Promised Land:  Revelation 22:1-21

Casting out Our Enemies:  Matthew 12:22-30, 43-45

Hymn 38:  The Path to Restoration

• The Stages of Change are:
  • a. Recognising a Need,
  • b. The Change,
  • c. Readjustment
• Israel cast out the Nations who were in their Land, but did they really want to Serve God? 
• Our Sacrifice to God includes an Ongoing Commitment to His Lifestyle
• Do we truly want the things of God above – or just with - the things of this World?
• We must ask God to take the evil out of us so our spirits can ultimately dwell within our bodies
• As God’s Peculiar Israel People may our Resolution be to serve the Lord Willingly, Wholeheartedly and with Gladness
  
  
  Hymn 122 – Tune 115:  Conquering the Enemy
  Doxology

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Outline of Service 13^th December 2015

He IS the Lord Our God  Psalm 105:7

Hymn 104: Enter Into His Presence

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 105:1-8:  Relationship with God

Bible Readings:                                                   

Joshua’s Mission Ends; God’s Covenant Continues:  Joshua 25:26-33

Knowing the End from the Beginning:  Hebrews 1:1-14

Always be Ready:  Matthew 25:1-13

Hymn 81:  Hidden Messages

·        Joshua was a Servant in God’s line of Leaders, but His Covenant continues from Generation to Generation

·        God knows the end from the beginning, and no amount of worrying by us will change it!

·        God has blessed us to be living in the Last Days, and we can have a real hope to see the end of the sequence of this phase of His Plan

·        God’s Covenant with Israel was one of life – both more abundantly here and now, and with assurance of life in the World to come

·        A remnant of the descendants of Israel will receive the fulfilment of the promise to be preserved in spirit and soul and body and be changed from mortal to immortal beings when Jesus Christ returns.

Hymn 14:  Truly Christmas for All!

Doxology

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God’s plan for mercy

Hymn 47:  Proclaim the good news

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 9:1-14: God is our refuge

Bible Readings:                                                   

·       Joshua 20:1-9 - Cities of refuge

·       Joshua 21:1-3,41-45 - Cities for the Levites

·       2 Corinthians 4:1-18 – strength through God’s grace

Hymn 104: God is our refuge

1.     “Doing” is the best reminder – and the best relationship builder

2.     God demands justice – but do we have anything to fear?

3.     God’s mercy is our refuge – His grace frees us to live his plan for us

Hymn 79: God’s plan for reconciliation

Doxology

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More Than Conquerors  Romans 8:37

Hymn 106: God’s Truth Will Stand

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 91:1-11:  The Lord’s Abiding Protection

Bible Readings:                                                   

God fights Israel’s Battles:  Joshua 10:1-14, 42-3; 11:23

Paul Battles:  2 Corinthians 11:17-28

The Battle is The Lord’s:  Romans 8:1-2, 14-25, 31-39

Hymn 126 (Tune 44):  Jehovah Conquers All

·        God conquered Joshua’s enemies and won his battles

·        God will help us to win our battles and conquer our enemy

·        But we can be more than conquerors if we let God fight for us

·        In quietness and peace let us seek to God to fight our battles for us

·        We have the hope of immortality if God overcomes the evil in our flesh.

Hymn 83:  The Final Victory

Doxology