Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Full Restoration 03 SEPTEMBER , 2017

1. Welcometo DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICEYear of Full Restoration 03 SEPTEMBER, 2017

2. HYMN NEVER GIVE UP (GHS 5)

3. NEVER GIVE UP [GHS 5] 1 Never be sad or desponding If thou hast faith to believe; Grace, for the duties before thee, Ask of thy God and receive. Nev . . . er give up, . . . Nev . . . er give up, . . . Never give up to thy sorrows, Jesus will bid them depart; Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Sing when your trials are greatest, Trust in the Lord and take heart.

4. NEVER GIVE UP [GHS 5] 2 What if thy burdens oppress thee; What tho’ thy life may be drear; Look on the side that is brightest, Pray, and thy path will be clear. Nev . . . er give up, . . . Nev . . . er give up, . . . Never give up to thy sorrows, Jesus will bid them depart; Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Sing when your trials are greatest, Trust in the Lord and take heart.

5. NEVER GIVE UP [GHS 5] 3 Never be sad or desponding There is a morrow for thee; Soon thou shalt dwell in its brightness, There with the Lord thou shalt be. Nev . . . er give up, . . . Nev . . . er give up, . . . Never give up to thy sorrows, Jesus will bid them depart; Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Sing when your trials are greatest, Trust in the Lord and take heart.

6. NEVER GIVE UP [GHS 5] 4 Never be sad or desponding Lean on the arm of thy Lord; Dwell in the depths of His mercy, Thou shall receive thy reward. END OF HYMN Nev . . . er give up, . . . Nev . . . er give up, . . . Never give up to thy sorrows, Jesus will bid them depart; Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Trust . . . in the Lord, . . . Sing when your trials are greatest, Trust in the Lord and take heart.

7. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LESSON 658: THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST’S SERVANTS DURING TRIAL

8. LESSON 658: THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST’S SERVANTS DURING TRIAL • MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.” – 2 Corinthians 4:1,2 • TEXT:2 Corinthians 4:1-18

9. SUMMARY (1) Ourpreviousstudy dealt with the Superiority of Grace to the Law: • The gospel of grace exceeds the law because the gospel has the power to transform man to obey God. • The impact of the gospel should be demonstrated by a visible godly character. • Repentance removes the veil that hinders us to see Jesus. • Having been saved by grace through faith, one must keep looking at the glory of Christ through His word by the Spirit to be changed into His likeness. • The study of today touches threerelated points: • Truth taught, commended by the life. • The preaching of the Lordship of Christ. • The suffering of true ministers with Christ.

10. SUMMARY (2) • Relentless Efforts of Transformed Soul-winners (2 Corinthians 4:1-7) • God’s mercy puts mortal men into the ministry. • God’s sufficiency enables men and makes the ministry possible • Transparency and integrity characterized Paul’s ministry • The character of Christ’sServantsduring trial (2 Corinthians 4:8-12) • Christ’sdeathandresurrectionstrengthensus in trials. • Enduring trials enableusto continue tochannel life toothers.   • The visionandtriumph of victoriousfaith(2 Corinthians 4:13-18) • The vision of heavenmakesearthlysufferingsbearable (Roman 8:17-18). • Faith looks beyondthatwhich is visibletothingsthat are eternal. • Suffering or gain on earthcannotbecomparedtoglory in heaven or pain in hell.

11. DISCUSSION

12. QUESTION 1 What should be the perception and attitude of believers to the work of God? • 2 Corinthians 4:2-5 • 2 Corinthians 3:16 • 2 Corinthians 2:17 • Galatians 1:10 • 2 Corinthians 10:12-13

13. QUESTION 2 What lessons can we learn from Paul’s call and exploits as a soul-winner? • 1 Corinthians 15:10 • Philippians 2:13,15

14. QUESTION 3 What challenge can contemporary Christian servants receive from the apostles’ attitude and conduct during trials? • 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 • Romans 8:35; 12:11 • James 1:12; 5:11

15. QUESTION 4 How can we explain why the trials or suffering of greater degree are permitted in some believers? • 1 Peter 4:12-16 • Mal 3:3 • 2 Corinthians 12:7 • 1 Peter 1:7

16. QUESTION 5 What can believers learn from Paul’s comparison of ‘light affliction’ and ‘weight of glory’? • 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 • Hebrews 11:10, 15-19, 27

17. CONCLUSION • A servant of Christ must renounce dishonesty and craftiness and handle God’s word with constancy and sincerity. • Christ’s servants should not be proud; they should remember they are human and depend on the Lord continually in the exercise of their duty. • Servants of God should not despair: God is able to support them no matter what trial they have to go through. • Behind every trial of faith, there is a divinely designed purpose to be accomplished in the life of the afflicted believer. • The hope of resurrection and the prospect of living in eternity with Jesus will sustain His servant in all earthly suffering.

18. HYMN HEAVEN CAME DOWN (GHS 32)

19. HEAVEN CAME DOWN [GHS 32] 1. O what a wonderful, wonderful day, Day I will never forget; After I'd wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Saviour I met. O what a tender, compassionate friend, He met the need of my heart; Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart!

20. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Saviour made me whole; My sins were washed away And my night was turned to day! Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

21. HEAVEN CAME DOWN [GHS 32] 2. Born of the Spirit with life from above Into God's family divine, Justified fully thru Calvary's love, O what a standing is mine! And the transaction so quickly was made, When as a sinner I came, Took of the offer of grace He did proffer - He saved me, O praise His dear name!

22. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Saviour made me whole; My sins were washed away And my night was turned to day! Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!

23. HEAVEN CAME DOWN [GHS 32] 3. Now I've a hope that will surely endure After the passing of time; I have a future in heaven for sure There in those mansions sublime. And it's because of that wonderful day, When at the cross I believed; Riches eternal and blessings supernal, From His precious hand I received.

24. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Saviour made me whole; My sins were washed away And my night was turned to day! Heaven came down and glory filled my soul! END OF HYMN

25. Special Welcome to our first time worshippers!!!

26. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE… We are a family, God’s family. We come together to connect with God and with one another. We have a common Father: God; a common Saviour: Jesus; a common Comforter: The Holy Spirit, and a common destination: Heaven.

27. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE… We want you to be part of us – a growing and glowing family. Join us and you will soon discover what makes our identity unique. Come and feast with us around God’s pure Word: we read it, study it, believe it and apply it. For your time and eternal profit, this is a place to be!

28. “Come thou with us and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning [us]”–Numbers 10:29

29. OUR PROGRAMMES

30. MEETINGS / SERVICES • Worship Service: Sunday @ 10:00-12:30 • Bible Study: Tuesday @ 19:00-20:30 • Revival Service: Friday @ 19:30-21:00 • Night Vigil: Last Friday monthly @ 19:30-23:30 • Counselling: On request

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32. BIBLE READING ROMANS 8

33. WORSHIP

34. TODAY’S SERMON “LIVING IN VICTORY EVERYDAY”

35. TIME TO PRAY!