Lord's Day December 29 AD 2013

11.00 am Romans 13:12 on The day is almost here, wear the armour of light

Romans 13 (1140)

6.30 pm Our elder, Robert Strivens, from Philippians 1:3-11 on Christ is building his church

Luke 2 (1027)

MORNING HYMNS

870 My helper God! I bless His Name Philip Doddridge

869 Great God we sing that guiding hand Philip Doddridge

749 Soldiers of Christ arise Charles Wesley

741 So let our lips and lives express Isaac Watts

EVENING HYMNS

872 Sing to the great Jehovah's praise Charles Wesley

191 With harps and with vials Arthur T Pierson

462 Father, let your kingdom come John Page Hopps

465 God in mercy grant us blessing David G Preston

SERMON NOTES

1. Realise that is this is now the n____ time

2. Be encouraged that the n_____ is nearly over

3. Be encouraged that the d___ is almost here

4. So let's put aside the deeds of d________

5. And let's put on the on the a_______ of l____

Lord's Day December 22 AD 2013
11.00 am Matthew 2:1-12 on Seeking and finding Messiah
Matthew 2 (966)
6.30 pm Assistant pastor, Andrew Lolley, from Luke 2:13, 14, How to have peace with God
Luke 2 (1027)
MORNING HYMNS
212 See amid the winter's snow Edward Caswall
208 Away in a manger Anonymous
195 All poor men and humble Traditional
198 Behold the great Creator takes Thomas Pestel
197 As with gladness men of old William C Dix
EVENING HYMNS
196 Angels from the realms of glory James Montgomery
220 While Shepherds watched Nahum Tate/Nicholas Brady
199 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Reginald Heber
209 O come all ye faithful John Francis Wade
204 Glory be to God on high Charles Wesley
SERMON NOTES
Consider 1. A right and good d____, to s___ and find M_____
2. The sort of i_______ help you need to s__ and find M_____
3. The sort of f______ help you need to s___ and find M_____
4. How you ought to r_____ if you s____ and find M_____

Lord's Day December 15 AD 2013

11.00 am Assistant pastor, Andrew Lolley, from John 18:33-38 on Jesus is the Truth

Psalm 106 (608) John 18 (1086)

6.30 pm Matthew 1:18-25, How Jesus was born – the power and grace of God

Ezekiel 15 (841) Matthew 1 (965)

MORNING HYMNS

208 Let earth and heaven combine Charles Wesley

211 O little town of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks

201 Christians awake! John Byrom

205 Hark the glad sound Philip Doddridge

524 O Christ in Thee my soul has found Anonymous

EVENING HYMNS

206 Hark the herald Charles Wesley

217 Thou who wast rich Frank Houghton

207 Infant holy, infant lowly Traditional

213 Silent night Joseph Mohr

214 See he lies there in the manger G S Harrison

MY SERMON NOTES

Lord's Day December 08 AD 2013
11.00 am Matthew 1:1-17 on Jesus' Family Tree – Lessons for us today
Psalm 106 (607) Matthew 1 (968)
6.30 pm Revelation 12:1-5, The dragon, the woman and the male child born to her
Ezekiel 14 (839) Revelation 12 (1254)
MORNING HYMNS
219 To us a Child of royal birth Charles Wesley
210 Once in royal David's city Mrs C F Alexander
200 Child in the manger Mary MacDonald
203 Earth was waiting, spent and restless Walter Chalmers Smith
202 Christ is come! Let earth adore him Timothy Dudley-Smith
EVENING HYMNS
311 Joy to the world Isaac Watts
476 O come, O come, Immanuel Anonymous
194 All my heart this night rejoices Paul Gerhardt
216 Thou didst leave Thy throne Emily E S Elliot
218 To us a child of hope is born John Morison
MY SERMON NOTES
1. Why does G___ want me to kn___ about this?
1. To answer the question of Jesus’ o______
2. To show that Jesus Christ was b___ in the fullness of time
2. What can I l_____ from this?
1. Jesus is the long awaited M______ 2. Jesus Christ had l____ origins 3. God is s______ 4. God is full of g_____
1 O______ 2 W______ 3 Un_____ 4 Fl_____ people

Lord's Day December 01 AD 2013

11.00 am Assistant pastor Andrew Lolley on Genesis 3:14-20 on Blessing and Curse

Psalm 105 (606) Genesis 3 (5)

6.30 pm Assistant pastor on Matthew 5:20-12, Are you committed to Christ?

Ezekiel 13 (838) Matthew 5 (968)

MORNING HYMNS

35 Tell out my soul the greatness Timothy Dudley-Smith

894 I love to think though I am young E Paxton Hood

180 One there is above all others John Newton

537 Come let us sing of a wonderful love Robert Walmsley

EVENING HYMNS

191 With harps and with vials Arthur T Pierson

645 I lift my heart to Thee Charles E Mudie

795 Have Thine own way Lord Adelaide A Pollard

Lord's Day November 24 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 on Warnings and commands regarding the Lord's Supper

Psalm 103 (604) 1 Corinthians 11 (1152)

6.30 pm Esther 2 on God's preparations for the unknown future

Ezekiel 11 (836) Esther 2 (502)

MORNING HYMNS

34 Stand up and bless the Lord James Montgomery

21 O bless the Lord, my soul Isaac Watts

412 Jesus stand among us William Pennefather

754 Search me, O God! My actions try Francis Bottome

EVENING HYMNS

108 Have you not known Isaac Watts

774 Father, although I cannot see John Eddison

776 I know not where tomorrow's road Margaret Clarkson

SERMON NOTES

1. W________ to consider regarding the Lord's Supper

1. A specific w______ 2. A general w______ 3. Reasons for the w_______

2. A c________ to put into practice regarding the Lord's Supper

1. W___ to do 2. W__ to do it 3. W__ can happen if the command is ignored 4. H__ to avoid such j__________

Lord's Day October 27 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians 10:22-11:1 on Freedom and discipline in the Christian life

Psalm 99 (603) 1 Corinthians 10 (1151)

6.30 pm Jonah 4 Three questions from God for you

Ezekiel 7 (833) Jonah 4 (928)

MORNING HYMNS

190 When oceans vast their depths reveal Morgan Rhys

936 There's no greater name than Jesus Michael Baughen

725 Blessed is the one who turns away Anonymous

724 Christ of all my hopes the ground Ralph Wardlaw

EVENING HYMNS

654 More about Jesus would I know Eliza Edmunds Hewitt

748 I asked the Lord that I may grow John Newton

170 O the deep, deep love of Jesus Samuel Trevor Francis

MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Take note of this s________ principle on how to deal with ethical dilemmas

2. Make your default r____ to treat everything as permissible

3. But bear in mind that sometimes you will need to r_______ your f_______

4. Do not lose your f______ however but do all for God's g____

5. Apply the s_______ principle so that like P___ you seek not your g_____ but that of others

Lord's Day October 6 AD 2013

11.00 am  Harvest theme from James 5:7, 8, Be patient until the harvest of the world

Psalm 96 (601) James 5 (1216)

6.30 pm A warm welcome this evening to Shmuel Aweida, a pastor in Haifa in Israel and in the UK for a short while working with CWI. He is speaking at The Friends Meeting House tomorrow evening at 7.30 pm.

MORNING HYMNS

879 Praise, O praise, the Lord of harvest James Hamilton

880 We plough the fields and scatter Matthias Claudius

106 Great is Thy faithfulness Thomas O Chisholm

881 Come, ye thankful people, come Henry Alford

EVENING HYMNS

38 You holy angels bright Richard Baxter

184 Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy Pauline M Mills

341 O Holy Spirit, come Oswald Allen

347 Almighty God Your Word is cast John CawoodRNING SERMON NOTES

1. Remember that the final h______ is fast approaching

1. Jesus will r_____ 2. He will return to j_____ the world

3. We do not know w____ that will be 4. But we must be r____

2. Be p________ until that coming day

3. Learn from the f______ waiting for h_______ or for r____

Be p_______

1. Despite d_______ 2. Despite s_______ 3. What ever h______

Lord's Day June 02 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 4:8-13 on Fathers in Christ and the danger of arrogance in the Kingdom

Psalm 79 (592) 1 Corinthians 4 (1146)

6.30 pm Numbers 35 Christ and the cities of refuge

Acts 21:27-22:21 Paul arrested etc (1118) Numbers 35 (176)

MORNING HYMNS

52 The God of Abraham praise Thomas Olivers

894 I love to think though I am young Edwin Paxton Hood

807 Teach me your way, O Lord, Benjamin Mansell Ramsey

739 O for a heart to praise my God Charles Wesley

EVENING HYMNS

28 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Joachim Neander

778 In heavenly love abiding Anna Laetitia Waring

550 Jesu, Lover of my soul Charles Wesley

MORNING SERMON OUTLINE

1. You and your f______ in Christ - things to remember If you are a Christian 1. You have many g________ in Christ but few f______ in Christ 2. Your f______ in Christ have no desire to sh____ you 3. Your f_____ in Christ do give w_____ 4. You will do well to i______ your f_____ in Christ 2. The danger of a__________ in God's k_______ and how God deals with it 1. The danger of a_________ in God's k________ 2. Sometimes God sends a faithful man to remind the a_________ of right living and t_______ 3. God can expose the a________ by one means or another

1 God has ways of revealing the e_________ of a_________ 2 God's k______ is a matter of p____ not t___ 3 God can come with a w___ or in a g_____ spirit

Lord's Day May 26 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 4:8-13 on Christians today – already kings or scum of the earth?

Psalm 78:40ff (589) 1 Corinthians 4 (1146)

6.30 pm Numbers 33:50-34:29 The Christian life - your battle, your boundaries, your lot

Acts 21:1-26 Jerusalem (1117) Numbers 33:49-34:29 (173)

MORNING HYMNS

179 Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus our Frances Jane Van Alstyne

893 God who made the earth Sarah B Rhodes

802 My heart is resting, O my God, Anna Laetitia Waring

803 O Love, that wilt not let me go George Matheson

EVENING HYMNS

749 Soldiers of Christ arise Charles Wesley

760 Oft in danger, oft in woe Henry K White & Frances Colquhoun

763 “We rest on Thee”, our shield and our defender Edith Cherry

MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Are Christians k____ already? Beware of the danger of an illusion of v______

2. If not k_____ then what? Recognise how it is for Christians in th___ l___

1. At the end of the p__________ 2. A sp_______

3. F_____ for Christ 4. W___ and dis_________

3. Consider the s_________ and h________ Christians may know in this life

4. Understand how to respond to such s________ and h_________

Lord's Day May 19 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 4:1-7 on The right way to think about yourself and other people

Psalm 78:1-39 (589) 1 Corinthians 4 (1146)

6.30 pm Numbers 33:1-49 The Christian pilgrimage, a travel diary

Acts 20 Eutychus, Ephesian Farewell (1116) Numbers 33 (173)

MORNING HYMNS

313 Name of all majesty Timothy Dudley-Smith

892 Gentle Jesus meek and mild Charles Wesley

821 From heaven You came Graham Kendrick

780 Lead us Heavenly Father lead us James Edmeston

EVENING HYMNS

769 All the way my Saviour leads me Frances Van Alstyne

768 Thy way not mine, O Lord, Horatius Bonar

767 A pilgrim in a desert land William Williams

SERMON NOTES

1. What are the things we should concentrate on to be u______ in Christ's kingdom? Being 1. S______ 2. Good S______ 3. F______

2. What determines whether a person is u_____ in Christ's kingdom? 1. Is it public Christian o_______? 2. Is it one's own c_________? 3. W____ is it then?

3. How should this realisation affect the way we think of o_________ and of o______? 1. Always live in light of the day of j________ 2. Do not take p____ in one man over against another

3. Realise where d_________ come from

4. Accept that there is nothing you have that you did not r_______ 5. See that there is no place for b_________

Lord's Day May 12 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 3:18-23 on Reject this world's wisdom and embrace the wisdom from above

Psalm 77 (589) 1 Corinthians 3 (1145)

6.30 pm Numbers 32 Be sure your sins will find you out

Acts 19:23-41 Riot in Ephesus (1116) Numbers 32 (172)

MORNING HYMNS

275 Jesus Prince and Saviour Timothy Dudley-Smith

891 All things bright and beautiful Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander

635 A mind at perfect peace with God Catesby Paget

684 How vast the treasure we possess Isaac Watts

EVENING HYMNS

64 Sweet is the work, my God, my King Isaac Watts

395 Here from the world we turn Frances Jane Van Alstyne

595 Sinners Jesus will receive Erdman Neumeister

MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Hear this call to a h______ rejection of this world's w______

1. Be warned against being self-d_______ with regard to w_____

2. Reject this world's w_____ and become a “f___” 3. Recognise that this world's w_____ is f_____________ 4. Consider G__'s attitude to this world's w_____

2. Hear this call to a h_____ embracing of heavenly w______ with regard to p________ 1. Be warned against b_______ with regard to men 2. Realise Christian that all things are yours and you are C______'s and he is G__'s

Lord's Day May 5 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 3:10-16 on Building a true church of God
Psalm 76 (588) 1 Corinthians 3 (1145)
6.30 pm Numbers 31:25-54 A call to thankful, generous giving
Acts 19:1-22 In Ephesus (1115) Numbers 31 (170)
MORNING HYMNS
4 Christ is our cornerstone Anonymous (Latin)
636 As the deer pants for the water Martin Nystrom
371 We love the place, O God William Bullock/Henry W Baker
370 The church's one foundation Samuel J Stone
EVENING HYMNS
99 Praise ye the Lord! 'Tis good to raise Isaac Watts
186 'Tis the church triumphant singing John Kent
830 Take my life and let it be Frances Ridley Havergal
MORNING SERMON NOTES
1. For a true church of God to e_____ a f_________ needs to be expertly laid and it must be C______
2. For a true church of God to c_______ it needs to be b_____ up with suitable materials
3. At the j________ the r____ state of a church will be revealed
4. A true church of God is a t_____ for God's S_______

Lord's Day April 28 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians, from 3:1-9 Avoid spiritual immaturity and understand what a faithful preacher is Psalm 75 (588) 1 Corinthians 3 (1145)

6.30 pm Numbers 31:1-24 God's certain justice Acts 18 In Corinth, etc (1114) Numbers 31 (170)

The LTS placement period is now ended. Welcome back Karl and Rebekah, goodbye to Emediong. Andrew is preaching in Yorkshire today, in Northallerton. This week (Tue-Thu) the pastor is at the Grace Baptist Assembly in Swanwick.

MORNING HYMNS

18 Lo! God is here Gerhard Tersteegen

732 Jesus, keep me near the cross Frances Jane Van Alstyne

455 Father of mercies, bow Thine ear Benjamin Beddome

734 Jesus my strength, my hope Charles Wesley

EVENING HYMNS

307 Hark! The song of Jubilee James Montgomery

310 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Isaac Watts

323 Great Judge of quick and dead Charles Wesley

SERMON NOTES

1. Christian, recognise the danger of im______ and w______ thinking

2. Christian, understand what faithful p________ are

Faithful preachers

1. Are s________ of God 2. Are called to work in different situations 3. Wholly depend on God for s________ 4. United in p_____ 5. Will be r_________ according to their own labour 6. W______ with God

Lord's Day April 21 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16 Hear the message taught by the Spirit Psalm 74 (587) 1 Corinthians 2 (1145)
6.30 pm This evening the pastor will again preach, God willing, on Numbers 30 Commitment to God – caution and zeal  Acts 17:1-15 In Athens (1113) Numbers 30 (170) [6 pm Communion]

MORNING HYMNS
280 The happy morn is come Thomas Haweis
621 Jesus my Lord will love me forever Norman John Clayton
334 Father of everlasting grace Charles Wesley
345 Spirit of faith come down Charles Wesley
EVENING HYMNS
42 Command your blessing from above James Montgomery
825 Master speak! Thy servant heareth Frances R Havergal
828 Saviour, Thy dying love Sylvanus Dryden Phelps
SERMON NOTES
1. Understand the role of the S______ in the Godhead
2. Learn how the S_____ works in the p______ and his h______
1. Note how the S_____ works in the understanding of the p_______ and his h________ 2. See how he enables the p_______ to s______ and the p_______ to h___ 3. Recognise what characterises the man without the S______ 1. He refuses to a______ the things of the S______ 2. He does not u___________ the things of the S______ 4. Recognise what characterises the man with the S_______ 1. He is able to make j________ 2. He is beyond the j________ of others 3. He has the mind of C_____

Lord's Day April 14 AD 2013

11.00 am Emediong Samuel from LTS who is currently on placement with us John 11:1-44

John 11 (1077)

6.30 pm Emediong again Matthew 21:33-45

Matthew 21 (988)

MORNING HYMNS

57 We praise, we worship Thee, O God Anon

14 I'll praise my Maker Isaac Watts

164 Jesus Thou joy of loving hearts Bernard of Clairvaux

281 Thine be the glory Edmund Louis Budry

EVENING HYMNS

16 Immortal, invisible God only wise Walter Chalmers Smith

647 In Christ alone my hope is found Stuart Townend

4 Christ is our corner-stone Anon (Latin)

MY SERMON NOTES

Lord's Day April 7 AD 2013

11.00 am 1 Corinthians 2:6-10a on God's wisdom, the gospel message.

Psalm 73 (586) 1 Corinthians 2 (1145)

6.30 pm Numbers 29 Autumn sacrifices – learning from Israel's feasts in the seventh month Acts 17:1-15 In Thessalonica and Berea (1113) Numbers 29 (169)

MORNING HYMNS

001 All people that on earth William Kethe

193 You're the word of God the Father Stuart Townend 

351 Break Thou the bread of life Mary A Lathbury

489 Far before time Peter Jones

EVENING HYMNS

048 God of the covenant, Triune Jehovah Jessie F Webb

448 Sweet the moments rich in blessing William Walter Shirley, etc

347 Almighty God Thy Word is cast John Cawood

MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Consider the gospel message – God's wisdom for the m____

1. God's wisdom for the m_______ 2. Not the wisdom of this a___

2. Consider the gospel message – God's wisdom once h_____

1. Once h_______ 2. Destined to bring g_____ to believers

3. Consider the gospel message – one not u_________ or even conceived by men 1. The rulers of this age do not u_________ it

2. This is proved by the c___ 3. It is way beyond human c________ 4. Consider the gospel message – God's wisdom now r______

Lord's Day March 31 AD 2013
11.00 am (BST) John 2:19-21 on A Temple destroyed and raised again in three days John 20 (1089) The empty tomb, Jesus appears John 2 (1064)

6.30 pm Mark 12:18-27 The God of the living not the dead

Matthew 28 Jesus has risen (1000) Mark 12 (1018)
MORNING HYMNS

265 Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Christopher Wordsworth

281 Thine be the glory Edmond Louis Budry

276 Low in the grave he lay Robert Lowry

271 He dies! He dies! Charles Russell Hurditch
EVENING HYMNS

266 Christ is risen! Hallelujah! J S B Monsell

267 Christ the Lord is risen today Charles Wesley

270 I know that my Redeemer lives Samuel Medley

278 Our Saviour has risen! William Conyngham Plunket
MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Avoid the d_____ of making your f_____ something or someone less than Jesus Christ 2. Understand that the T______ we read of in Scripture points ultimately to Jesus Christ 3. Consider the d__________ by the Jews of the b____ of Jesus Christ 4. Consider how in th____ days God raised up again the b___ of Jesus Christ

Lord's Day March 24 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians 1:30-2:5 on Preaching Jesus Christ and him crucified

Titus 3 Saved in order to do good (1199) 1 Corinthians 1 (1144)

6.30 pm Numbers 28 on Lessons from Israel's ancient offerings Acts 16:16-40 Paul & Silas in prison (1112) Numbers 28 (166)

MORNING HYMNS

182 Thou art the everlasting Word Josiah Conder 493 How deep the Father's love for us Stuart Townend 583 Jesus Thy blood and righteousness Nicolaus Von Zinzendorf 263 When I survey the wondrous cross Isaac Watts

EVENING HYMNS

45 God is in his Temple William Tidd Matson 816 Fill Thou my life, O God, in every part with praise Horatius Bonar 827 O Thou who camest from above Charles Wesley

MORNING SERMON NOTES 1. Consider C______ and all he is for us and the attitude we should therefore have 1. He is our r__________ 2. He is our h________ 3. He is our r__________ 4. Consider where that leaves b_________ 2. Consider how to approach establishing a New Testament ch______ in light of such convictions 1. There must be a rejection of eloquence and human w_______ 2. There must be a resolution to preach only Christ and him c_______ 3. Despite w_________ and trembling there must be a demonstration of the Spirit's p_____ 4. The aim must be to promote f_____ in God's p_____ not in human wisdom

Lord's Day March 17 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:2 on Preaching God's wisdom in God's power Titus 2 Doing good for the gospel's sake (1198) 1 Corinthians 1 (1144)

6.30 pm Numbers 27:1-1 A future and a leader for God's people

Acts 16:1-15 Philippi (1111) Numbers 27 (165)

MORNING HYMNS

296 Before the throne of God above Charitie Lees De Chenez 638 Be Thou my vision Anon 381 My hope is built Edward Mote 253 O Love divine! What have you done? Charles Wesley

EVENING HYMNS 97 O worship the King Robert Grant 776 I now not where tomorrow's road Margaret Clarkson 777 Jesus still lead on Nicolaus Von Zinzendorf

MORNING SERMON NOTES 1. See the priority for Christians of God anointed p_________ 1. P_________ 2. Not h______ wisdom or eloquence 2. Understand w___ this must be our approach So that we don't 1. Empty the c____ of its p_____ 2. Rely on h_____ wisdom 3. Understand both what the world w______ and what it actually n_____ 1. What the world w____ 2. What the world n____ 4. Consider man's w_____ and s________ and God's w______ and s_______ God's 1. S_______ 2. Usual p_______ 3. R_______ 5. Never forget the centrality of Christ

Lord's Day March 10 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians 1:10-16 on Being united as a church

Titus 1 Appointing elders, etc (1198) 1 Corinthians 1 (1144)

6.30 pm Numbers 26 and Learning from the second census: a new generation for God

Acts 15:22ff The Council's Letter/Paul & Barnabas (1110) Numbers 26 (165)

MORNING HYMNS
382 In Thy name O Lord assembling Thomas Kelly 376 Blest be the tie that binds John Fawcett 381 How good a thing it is James Seddon 383 Jesus Lord we look to Thee Charles Wesley

EVENING HYMNS
137 To God be the glory! Frances Jane Van Alstyne 355 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Bernard Barton 83 Lord dismiss us with Your blessing John Fawcett

MORNING SERMON NOTES

1. Consider the basis that is found here for u____ in a church 2. Recognise the i_____ that we must keep working towards as a church 3. Ponder the sorts of p_______ that can arise in this respect in a church 4. Realise the answer to such d_________ in a church Reflect on the work of p________ and b________ in a church

Lord's Day March 03 AD 2013
11.00 am 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 on Lessons to learn on God's Character and giving thanks for others

Acts 18:1-18 In Corinth (1114) 1 Corinthians 1 (1144)

6.30 pm Numbers 25 and A warning against seduction and a call for zeal

Acts 15:1-21 Council at Jerusalem (1110) Numbers 25 (164)

We are very glad to have with us today Dr Andy McIntosh who we hope will share with us something about creationism. Emeritus Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory at Leeds, he has at least two doctorates and is author of over 180 papers and articles. In 2010 he won The Times Higher Educational award for the Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology. He wrote Genesis for Today (Day One, 4th Ed, 2010) and has contributed to similar books. He delights to present the scientific evidence for Creation and passionately believes there is no excuse for scientific minds not to accept these truths. He has 3 grown up children and 5 grandchildren.

MORNING HYMNS

20 My God how wonderful Thou art Frederick W Faber

170 O the deep deep love of Jesus S Trevor Francis

410 Grace, 'tis a charming sound Augustus Toplady

501 O how the grace of God amazes me E T Sibomana

EVENING HYMNS

74 At even, ere the sun was set Henry Twells

764 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Horatio R Palmer

826 My gracious Lord I own Thy right Philip Doddridge

MORNING SERMON NOTES 1. Take note of Paul's in_________ and learn about God's character Consider 1. The un_______ people God sometimes chooses to do his will 1 A persecuting r____ converted to Christ 2 A persecuted s_________ ruler converted to Christ 2. The un______ people God sets apart to himself and makes his own 1 The church at C_____ called to be holy 2 A___ who call on the Lord's name 3. Paul's greeting and our need of g_____ and peace 2. Take note of Paul's th___________ and learn about giving thanks for God's people Consider 1. Some r______ to give thanks for God's people 1 The g____ of God that they've been given 2 The confirmation of the testimony about C____ in them 3 Their eager waiting for C___ to be revealed 2. A c_________ to be drawn from these facts

Lord's Day February 24 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 3:15-18 on Lessons to learn from the final verses of Peter's Second Letter

Joshua 24 Covenant renewed at Shechem (240) 2 Peter 3 (1223)

6.30 pm Numbers 23::27-24:25 and Balaam's further oracles: God''s blessings and curses

Acts 14 The rest of Paul's first journey (1108) Numbers 24 (162)

MORNING HYMNS

37 Unto the Lord, come raise together Graham S Harrison

160 Jesus is Lord! David J Mansell

410 Great Shepherd of Your people hear John Newton

656 O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me Johan Caspar Lavater

EVENING HYMNS

29 Praise my soul the King of heaven Henry Francis Lyte

366 Glorious things of Thee are spoken John Newton

171 Jesus the name high over all Charles Wesley

MORNING SERMON NOTES
1. Consider the lessons that arise from Peter's interesting remarks about P____'s writings They are

1. Written to teach p_______ so learn p_______ 2. Written with God-given w_____ so understand them in that way 3. C_______, expect them to be 4. Not always e____ to understand so don't be discouraged 5. Open to distortion by ig_________ people so be c_______ 6. The W____ of God so honour them 7. Life giving so don't be destroyed

2. Consider Peter's closing words on being on g____ and growing in g____ and knowledge Hear the 1. Call to be on g____ 2. Call to grow in g___ and knowledge 3. Giving of g____ to Jesus Christ

Lord's Day February 17 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 3:11-14 on Speeding the Day of Christ's Second Coming

Joshua 23 Joshua's Farewell (239) 2 Peter 3 (1223)

6.30 pm Numbers 22:36-23:24 and Balaam's first two oracles: blessing and victory certain

Acts 13 Paul's first missionary journey begins (1107) Numbers 23 (161)

MORNING HYMNS
319 Now to the Lord that makes us know Isaac Watts
322 The King shall come when morning dawns Anonymous (Greek)
316 In hope our hearts rejoice Margaret Clarkson
38 More love to Thee O Christ Elizabeth Payson Prentiss
EVENING HYMNS
40 Begin my soul some heavenly theme Isaac Watts
634 Why should I fear the darkest hour? John Newton
633 Who trusts in God, a strong abode Joachim Magdeburg/Anon
MORNING SERMON NOTES
1. Understand that Christ will return and that at that time the heavens will be d_________ and the elements m____ in the h____ 2. Understand that Christ will return and that at that time he will bring in a n___ heavens and n__ earth the home of r___________ 1. All will be n___ 2. It will be the home of r____________ 3. Realise that Christ will return so we must be h____ and g____, anticipating and s______ God's day and making every effort to be found spotless, b_______ and at p_____ with him 1. Christ will return so, having repented, live a h___ and g____ life 2. Christ will return so anticipate and s______ that day 3. Christ will return so make every effort to be found spotless, b_________ and at p_____ with him

Lord's Day February 10 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 3:1-10 on A reminder about scoffers and Christ's Second Coming
Joshua 22 Eastern Tribes Return Home (237) 2 Peter 3 (1223)
6.30 pm Numbers 22 and Balaam's Ass
Acts 12 Peter's Escape/Herod's Death (1106) Numbers 22 (160)
MORNING HYMNS
115 Our God our help in ages past Isaac Watts
180 One there is above all others John Newton
320 Rejoicing in hope Margaret Clarkson
318 Lo He comes with clouds descending John Cennick/Chas Wesley
EVENING HYMNS
155 I will sing of my Redeemer Philip P Bliss
823 Lord speak to me that I may speak Frances R Havergal
849 Rejoice believer in the Lord John Newton
MORNING SERMON NOTES
1. Understand w__ Peter wrote this letter and what it ex____ of us
1. It is intended as a r________ 2. It is intended to stimulate you to wh________ thinking 3. It reminds us of what we find elsewhere in the Old and New T___________
2. Consider the first thing here that Peter draws attention to – the existence of sc______
1. Note how Peter draws attention to the existence of sc_______ in these l___ days
2. Listen to his answers to such sc________ 1 They are deliberately forgetting c_________    2 They are deliberately forgetting the f_____    3 They are failing to reckon with God's perspective and p_______
3. Consider the second related thing here that Peter draws attention to – the S______ C________

Lord's Day February 03 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 2:17-22 Further reasons to beware of false teachers
Joshua 21 Levite Cities (235) 2 Peter 2 (1223)

6.30 pm This evening the preacher will be our good friend Pieter de Jong

(The pastor and his family are in Wales for a baptism)

MORNING HYMNS
153 I greet Thee who my sure Redeemer art Strasburg Psalter
181 There is a name I love to hear Frederick Whitfield
757 O Jesus I have promised John E Bode
752 Lord Jesus think on me Synesius of Cyrene
EVENING HYMNS
38 You holy angels bright Richard Baxter
351 Break Thou the bread of life Mary A Lathbury
347 Almighty God, Your word is cast John Cawood
(The evening hymns were only suggestions, we changed them)
MORNING SERMON NOTES
1. They are d_________ They
1. Mouth empty boastful words that promise much but give n______
2. Appeal to the flesh, promising f________, but are slaves of depravity
2. They are a________
1 Appearing to have escaped the corruption of the w_____, they end up w____ off than before
2 Having known the way of r___________, they end up going back to the evil lives they l____

Lord's Day January 27 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 2:10-16 A warning - characteristics of false teachers Joshua 20 Cities of refuge (234) 2 Peter 2 (1223)

6.30 pm This evening there will be a baptism when two young men, Lukman Ipese and David Mitchell, will be baptised. We hope to welcome them into membership next Sunday.

Acts 8:26-40 The good news about Jesus Christ

Isaiah 53 (740) Acts 8 (1101)

MORNING HYMNS

368 How pleased and blest was I Isaac Watts

167 Meekness and majesty Graham Kendrick

756 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I William Orcutt Cushing

745 Christian seek not yet repose Charlotte Elliott

EVENING HYMNS

31 Sing to God new songs of worship Michael Baughen

808 The Lord's my Shepherde Stuart Townend

809 When peace like a river Horatio Gates Spafford

525 O happy day that fixed my choice Philip Doddridge

SERMON NOTES
1. They f______ the corrupt desire of the sinful nature 2. They d______ authority and are arrogant 3. They are blasphemous and ig________ 4. They are crass c_______ of instinct 5. They are daytime carousers and revellers in p_______ 6. They have a voracious a_______ for sin 7. They seduce the un________ 8. They are experts in g____ 9. They would rather have m_______ than do the right thing 10. They will be j_______

Lord's Day January 20 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 2:4-9 on Judgement and salvation

Joshua 19 Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, etc (234) 2 Peter 2 (1223)

6.30 pm This evening the pastor will again preach, God willing, looking at Numbers 23::27-24:25 and Balaam's further oracles: God''s blessings and curses

Acts 14 The rest of Paul's first journey (1108) Numbers 24 (162)

MORNING HYMNS

60 Come let us with our Lord arise Charles Wesley

193 You're the Word of God the Father Stuart Townend

315 Day of Judgement, Day of Wonders John Newton

323 Great Judge of quick and dead Charles Wesley

EVENING HYMNS

138 We believe in God Almighty Andrew King

359 The heavens declare Thy glory Lord Isaac Watts

754 Search me O God my actions try Francis Bottome

SERMON NOTES

1. Consider the example of the a______

2. Consider the example of the f______

3. Consider the example of S______ and G__________

4. Consider the twofold principle this all teaches

1 S_________ 2  J___________

Lord's Day January 13 AD 2013

11.00 am Matthew 2:19-23 on Why is he Jesus of Nazareth?

Proverbs 2 (636) Matthew 2 (966)

6.30 pm Esther 4 What to do in a crisis

Ezekiel 17 (843) Esther 4 (504)

MORNING HYMNS

42 Command your blessing from above James Montgomery

892 Gentle Jesus meek and mild Charles Wesley

223 My dear Redeemer and my Lord Isaac Watts

469 I cannot tell why he whom angels worship William Y Fullerton

EVENING HYMNS

93 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness Timothy Dudley-Smith

101 Commit your every grief Paul Gerhardt

763 We rest on Thee Edith A Gilling Cherry

SERMON NOTES

What was Jesus' s_______?

1. Consider h___ the Messiah came to live in N_______

1. Note the revelation that it was safe to return to I_____

2. Note the common sense decision not to return to B________

3. Note the revelation that Jesus should live in G______, in N________

2. Consider w___ the Messiah came to live in N________

1. This fulfils p_______ about Messiah

2. This sets the t____ for those who would f______ him

Lord's Day January 13 AD 2013
11.00 am 2 Peter 1 on Beware of false teachers and their followers and their attempts to exploit you

Joshua 18 Untaken land/Allotment to Benjamin (233) 2 Peter 2 (1223)
6.30 pm 2 Kings 18:3, 4 A good king's example of driving out idolatry
Acts 10:23b-48 Peter at Cornelius' House (1103) 2 Kings 18 (389)
MORNING HYMNS
59 Come let us join with one accord Charles Wesley
392 'Forward!' be our watchword Henry Alford
337 Lord God the Holy Ghost James Montgomery
389 A safe stronghold our God is still Martin Luther
EVENING HYMNS
3 Angel voices ever singing Francis Pott
668 Blessed is the man Michael Baughen
846 O for a closer walk with God William Cowper

SERMON NOTES
1. Ex_____ false teachers among God's people
2. Know that false teachers share certain ch___________
1. They s_______ introduce destructive h______ 2. They will even deny their sovereign L____ and Redeemer 3. In their greed they exploit people with made up s______
3. Ex_____ false teachers to have their f_______
1. There will be m___ of them 2. They will bring the t____ into disrepute
4. Realise that false teachers will soon be d_________

Lord's Day December 30 AD 2012
11.00 am Psalm 91:14, 15 on Duty and blessing in the coming year 2013

Joshua 16, 17 Allotment for Joseph (232) Psalm 91 (600)

6.30 pm 1 Chronicles 17:16, 17, Consider God's blessings past and future

Acts 10:1-23 Cornelius/Peter (1103) 1 Chronicles 17 (421)

MORNING HYMNS 870 My helper God! I bless his name Philip Doddridge 720 There is a Redeemer Melody Green 871 Father, let us dedicate Laurence Tuttiet 100 Call Jehovah your salvation James Montgomery

EVENING HYMNS 872 Sing to the great Jehovah's praise Charles Wesley 869 Great God, we sing that guiding hand Philip Doddridge 487 Amazing grace John Newton

SERMON NOTES 1. Three things to remember about Psalm __ this year Remember 1. That it e_____ 2. What it s____ 3. That it does not e___________ 2. Three things to remember to d__ this year Remember to 1. L___ the LORD 2. Acknowledge his n___ 3. C___ upon him 3. Five things to expect the LORD to d__ for you this year Expect the LORD to 1. R_____ you 2. P_______ you 3. Answer your p______ 4. Be with you in t______ 5. Honour and d________ you