Passover to Pentecost - Sydney Church 8th April 2018

Outline of Service 8^th April 2018

Passover to Pentecost

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The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     Israel’s first weeks in the wilderness – Psalm 78: 1-29

·     Surviving temptation – 1 Corinthians 10: 1-33

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·     A lot happened to Israel between the first Passover and Pentecost

·     Israel were on a journey to refocus and re-invent themselves as a nation

·     Like Israel, if we recognise God’s role in our lives, focus on His work, accept His direction and accept His strength, we will achieve his plan for us.

·     We can be God’s special people of promise.

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Doxology

Power of Pentecost - Sydney Church 13th May 2018

Outline of Service 13^th May 2018

The Promise of Pentecost – Acts 2:16-17

Hymn 123:  Personal Power

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 130:1-8   Wait for the Lord

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     The Time is Foretold: Joel 2:1, 12-16, 27-32

·     A Promise from Jesus:  John 14:12-21 

·     Ascension and Outpouring:  Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-21

Hymn 3:  God’s Plan – God’s Time

·     Joel foretold a time of a great Outpouring of God’s Power

·     Jesus confirmed that there would be a Special Comforter sent to prepare God’s people to do His Will

·     Forty days after Easter Jesus ascended to Heaven and is awaiting God’s time for His return

·     The Holy Ghost (Mother Spirit) descended on the disciples at that Pentecost showing a type of what will happen in the last days

·     As we travel from Easter to Whitsuntide let each of us seek to God to prepare us for the fulfilment of His promises of forgiveness, obedience and redemption through the Power of the Holy Ghost

Hymn 83:  The Power of Pentecost

Doxology

Easter to Whitsuntide Sydney Church 22nd April 2018

Outline of Service 22^nd April 2018

Easter to Whitsuntide – New Testament – Acts 1:4

Hymn 6:  Beyond Our Comprehension

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 130:1-8   Wait for the Lord

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     A Pattern is Set: Exodus 23:12-20

·     Faith in Uncertainty:  John 20:26-21:14 

·     Fulfilling Prophecies:  Luke 24:44-53

Hymn 117:  God’s Plan – God’s Protection

·     The Israelites were instructed to come together three times a Year

·     Easter is at Passover and Whitsuntide at Pentecost

·     The Disciples moved from despair to power between the crucifixion and the “coming of the promise”

·     As we travel from Easter to Whitsuntide are we seeking God to prepare us for the fulfillment of His promises

·     May each of us seek to God to understand the path He wants us to walk as we wait for the return of Jesus Christ.

Hymn 12:  Jesus Walked the Walk

Doxology

To Obey is Better Thn Sacrifice - Sydney Church 25 February 2018

Outline of Service 25^th February 2018

To Obey is Better Than Sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22

Hymn 106:  Start with Praise

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 40:1-8, 16-17:  Delight to do God’s Will

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     Almost Obedient!  1 Samuel 15: 1-4, 8-31

·     Be a Doer:  James 1:1-8, 25-27

Hymn 20:  A Covenant of Obedience

·     God often gives us clear instructions, but we think we know better! 

·     Sometimes we might think that God does not know all the circumstances 

·     James sets out some basic, fundamental principles for the lifestyle God wants us to follow

·     There are promises in the Scriptures of the glory that God will show in those who are alive and obeying His instructions at the return of Jesus Christ.

Hymn 79:  The Light to Show the Way

Doxology

Conversations With God - Sydney Church 11th MArch 2018

Conversations with God

Hymn 115 – God is Watching

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 29:1-11 – The greatness of God’s voice

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     David uses Urim & Thumim – 1 Samuel 23: 7-13

·     The Lord’s still small voice – 1 Kings 19: 9-16

·     Hearing requires intent – Hebrews 3: 12-19

Hymn 117 – In Touch with God

·     There are many ways that God speaks to people

·     We progress through deeper levels of conversation as we become more in tune with God through a pure intent

·     Prayer is a conversation, but are we open to hearing what God has to say?

·     Listening to God can give us comfort and direction

·     Are we responding to what God is calling us to be?

Hymn 104 – Trust in God

Doxology

A Better Country - Dual Citizenship Sydney 28th January 2018

Outline of Service 28^th January 2018

Hebrews 11 – A Better Country  Heb 11:16

Hymn 105:  Personal Dedication

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 100:1-5  Everlasting Qualities

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     Seeking a New Country:  Hebrews 11:1-16

·     Comparison of Journeys:  Hebrews 11:32 -34, 39-40

·     Samson:  Judges 13:1-5, 24-25

·     Samuel:  1 Samuel 1:11,17-20, 26-28

·     Living Life:  Matthew 10:29-33, 38-40

Hymn 128:  A Universal King

·     As Christians we have dual citizenship – this world and the Heavenly World

·     Sometimes we may be challenged as to which we should honour, but God allows for weakness in His Chosen

·     Jesus said he who loseth his life (to this World’s pleasures) shall find it (in the lasting pleasures of the Heavenly World), and he who findeth his life shall lose it

·     Are you prioritising your allegiance to the Heavenly World as we await the return of Jesus Christ to establish His Kingdom here

·     There are promises in the Scriptures of the glory that God will show in those who are alive and are changed at His return.

Hymn 51:  Glory to God

Doxology

1 Corinthians - A Beacon in a Challenging World

Outline of Service 14^th January 2018

1 Corinthians  – A beacon in a challenging world

Hymn

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 16:1-11 – The Lord shows us the path for life

Bible Readings:                                                  

·     We are the temple of God and fellow labourers - 1 Cor. 3:9-17

·     Hope of something beyond this life - 1 Corinthians 15:12-24

·     The different Glories - 1 Corinthians 15:40-58

·     Freedom of choice set before us - Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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 ·     We too must remain vigilant when living in a wicked, pagan society.

·     We must maintain our morality and help each other keep a high standard

·     Jesus Christ’s resurrection is an important part of the Christian message

·     We are Gods temple and there is a life beyond (after) this life with many glories - including a life without death at Jesus’ return

·     God gives us freedom of choice… what are we going to do with it?

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Doxology