The Sign of Thy coming Service Sydney Church 11th Decemberf 2016

Outline of Service 11^th December 2016

The Sign of Thy Coming….  Matt. 24:3

Hymn 44:  The Whole Christmas Message

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 67:1-7 – Relationship with God

Bible Readings:                                                  

The Lord’s Promise:  Isaiah 65:1, 13 – 66:2

The End Times:  Matthew 24:1-8, 21-27, 42-51 

A Personal Experience:  Revelation 22:1-7, 17-21

Hymn 6:  Beyond Our Comprehension

·        We remember Jesus First Coming at Christmas  

·        Scripture also contains promises of a Second coming associated with the End of the World

·        There are many signs that this time is approaching

·        There are also promises about an ingathering of a Remnant of the descendants of Israel prior to His return

·        One sign of the closeness of His return will be the call of God on people’s hearts to want to obey His commandments

·        Do you hear God calling you to come and follow Him?

Hymn 119:  Rejoicing at the Coming

Doxology

The Fame of Jesus - Service Sydney Church 27th Novemebr 2016

Outline of Service 27^th November 2016

The Fame of Jesus….  Matt. 14:1

Hymn 117: Continuing Help and Protection

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 81:1-5, 13-16 – God’s Promised FAME

Bible Readings:                                                  

The Fame of Elijah:  Malachi 3:1-4, 4:1-6

Jesus Christ Recognised as King:  Matthew 14:1- 

A Personal Experience:  Romans 15:1-6

Hymn 12:  God’s Power in Jesus

·        The fame of Elijah was recognised in the sacrifice at Mount Carmel

·        Even the Authorities recognised Jesus’ fame in what He did

·        Jesus’ fame continues to be recognised in the lives of believers

·        Is He King in your life, or does your faith in God just run parallel to your everyday activities

·        Is His FAME demonstrated in your life today?

Hymn 90:  Modern Disciples

Doxology

I Will Give You Rest - Sydney Church 23 October 2016

Outline of Service 23^rd October 2016

I will Give You Rest….  Matt. 11:28

Hymn 123: A Personal, Internal Message

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 40:1-5– The Works of the Lord

Bible Readings:                                                  

God’s Selection Criteria:  1 Samuel 16:1-13

Miracles and Teachings of The King:  Matthew 11:25-30; 12:9-16, 38-50

Does the King Rule in Your Life:  Romans 15:1-6

 Hymn 16 (Tune 92):  A Time of Preparation

·        Jesus performed miracles, and through them supported His teachings

·        God’s selection criteria are different to our – He looks on the heart

·        If we love Him, we will seek to keep His commandments

·        Those that are willing to follow God and obey His laws and commandments will be the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ

Hymn 81:  Hidden Mysteries

Doxology

The Lost Sheep - Sydney church 9th October 2016

Outline of Service 9^th October 2016

The Lost Sheep….  Matt. 10:6

Hymn 47: Proclaiming Through Example

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 29:1-11 – The Voice of the Lord

Bible Readings:                                                  

Moses Shares Responsibility:  Exodus 18:14-27

Sent with the Blessing of the King:  Matthew 10:1-8, 24-31, 38-42

A Call to Each:  2 Timothy 3:1-7, 14-17

Hymn 67:  A Personal Dedication

·        Jesus sent others to spread the Message of the Glad Tidings

·        God does not need us – as He can put messages directly into people’s hearts and minds – but He gives us an opportunity to help!

·        Today there is still a Message to all “lost” people as well as a Message to The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel

·        The Lost Sheep will be identified through their willingness to follow God and obey His laws and commandments

·        Let us rejoice that God has a Plan to redeem all who are lost and to reconcile all to Himself through Jesus Christ

Hymn 90:  Living Witnesses

Doxology

What Manner of Man is This?

Outline of Service 25^th September 2016

What Manner of Man is This  Matt. 8:27

Hymn 106: God’s Truth Endures

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 25:1-6, 20-22 – Teach me Thy Paths  (v 4)

Bible Readings:                                                  

Power of The King:  1 Kings 18:1-12, 20-39

The King Shows His Authority:  Matthew 8:1-10, 16-27; 9:32-38,

A Personal Challenge:  Revelation 15:1-4

Hymn 44:  The King of Righteousness

·        Jesus proved His Kingship by works and miracles

·        Despite the evidence of God’s Presence, many deflected and found fault

·        We must trust in God and look for good in our lives

·        God has promised a great outpouring of His Power in the Latter Days

·        Thank God for the miracle of belief, and ask Him to prepare us to be ready to enter the New Kingdom, wholly, when Jesus Christ returns

Hymn 100:  The Good Old Way

Doxology

Rejoise and be Exceeding Glad - The Beatitudes Sydney 11th Sept 2016

Outline of Service 11^th September 2016

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad…   Matt. 5:12

Hymn 123: The Light of God’s Love

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 112:1-10 – His heart is established (v 8)

Bible Readings:                                                  

A Godly Life:  Isaiah 58:1-14

The Sermon on the Mount:  Matthew chapters 5:1-

A Personal Challenge - Unity:  Romans 12:1-5, 18-21

Hymn 129:  The war against the Evil

·        Jesus outlined the Principles of a good lifestyle in The Sermon on the Mount, and then lived it out 

·        Years before Isaiah had suggested a similar lifestyle for God’s people to follow, but acknowledged it was hard to follow

·        God has promised help to those who seek to live this lifestyle

·        In thinking of others we end up benefiting ourselves

·        Let us ask God to renew our minds, and remove the evil from within us, so that we can be lights to show His Love to the World

Hymn 51:  The Spirit of Truth

Doxology

It Is Written - Sydney Church 28th August 2016

Outline of Service 28^th August 2016

It is Written   ….Matt. 4:4, 7, 10

Hymn 12: Overcoming Satan’s Guile

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 67: – God Shall Bless Us (v 7)

Bible Readings:                                                  

The First Temptation:  Genesis 3:1-7

Proof of Kingship - Power from Above:  Matthew 3:1-3, 13-17

Overcoming Temptation:  Matthew 4:1-11, 17-23

Things that Temp Us:  1 John 2:15-17

Can We Overcome?  Romans 7:15-23

Hymn 44:  The King of Righteousness and Peace

·        The Readings show three main categories of temptation: 

§  power (the lust of the flesh) – to be desired to make one wise

§  prestige (the pride of life) – pleasant to the eyes

§  possessions (the lust of the eyes) – good for food

·        Eve, Jesus and we are tempted with the same temptations – the content changes in different generations, but the process is the same

·        Christ the Spirit of God came upon Jesus and showed Him to be the King

·        The King overcame the temptations of Satan

·        God has promised He will overcome temptation in a Special People in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ

Hymn 128:  The Universal King

Doxology