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

Sydney Church Service 8th July 2012

Outline of Service 8^th July 2012

New Testament People – The Apostles and Disciples

Hymn 128:  Come Worship our Great God  

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 128:  -  Pass on the Blessing

Bible Readings:

Moses’ People Problem – Exodus 18:1, 8-26

Outpouring of God’s Spirit – Numbers 11:24-29

The Apostles Ordained – Mark 3:14-19

The first Disciples – Luke 10:1-9, 17-20

The Number Grows – Acts 1:12-16, 23-26

Hymn 49:  God’ Power – God’s People

·        Jesus appointed 12 Apostles

·        Jesus sent out other disciples

·        Are you a disciple of Jesus

·        Will you fully stand with Jesus Christ against Satan

·        God calls us to full redemption of spirit and soul and body

Hymn 15 – Tune 106 :  Last-Day Disciples

Doxology