Distinction!
Big idea: A Godly life of distinction is where we live in His presence and live out His purpose. Overview of Leviticus 11–15 God calls us to a life of distinction where we: A. LIVE IN HIS PRESENCE We worship a Holy God who desires to live with unholy people! B. LIVE OUT HIS PURPOSE […]
Wonderful!
Introduction Origins of Mother’s Day God’s motherly attributes A. HOW THE WORLD SEES MOTHERS: WONDER WOMEN 1. We do not need to be wonder women. 2. God uses ordinary women. (v.26) B. HOW MOTHERS SEE THEMSELVES: WONDERING WOMEN 1. Fear God, not fear fears. 2. He is the God of the impossible; no word […]
Identity Crisis: Grounding Our Identity in the Digital Age
Introduction What keeps us secure and significant in our identity: A. RECEIVING GOD’S APPROVAL RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S APPLAUSE B. FULFILLING GOD’S CALLING RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Mothers Next Week’s Speakers: Betty Lee (BPJ), Tina Chua (WDL), Pamela Sun (East)
Purpose Pursuit: Living Meaningfully in a Material World
Introduction 1. The polycrisis in contemporary life 2. Jim Carrey’s speech at the Golden Globe Award. – Success doesn’t bring satisfaction … Jesus shows us what it takes! (Matthew 4:19) Three Transformational Keys: A. IGNITE THE PASSION! “Follow Me!” B. LEARN THE PATHWAY! “And I will make you …” C. […]
Mental Health Matters: Embracing Wholeness
Introduction Three Myths Embracing WHOLENESS A. EMBRACING GOD’S WORTH OF A PERSON: HUMAN DOING VS HUMAN BELOVED (Matt 3:16–17; 4:1–6) B. EMBRACING GOD’S WORK FOR A PERSON: HUMAN EXISTENCE VS HUMAN DESTINY (Matt 11:28 – 30; Jn 4:34) C. EMBRACING GOD’S WAY OF BEING A PERSON: HUMAN ALONE VS HUMAN TOGETHER (Mk 3:13–14; […]
Gender and Sexuality: Embracing God’s Design
Introduction If sexuality is God’s design, why then are the demands so difficult to meet?Why are desires so strong that making good choices seems so difficult?How do we respond? Five Questions: 1. What is God’s design for sexuality and why? Genesis 1:27-28Revelation 21:2 2. How did our experience and expression of sexuality become problematic? Genesis […]
Loneliness: Building Genuine Community
Introduction A. IT’S NOT OKAY FOR US TO BE BY OURSELVES (GEN 2:18) B. IT’S OKAY FOR US TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER (1 COR 12:14-23) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Gender and Sexuality: Embracing God’s Design Next Week’s Speaker: Rev Dr Ng Liang Wei (BPJ, WDL & East)
Walk with Me
Introduction The God who walks with us … A. IN OUR DISAPPOINTMENTS, GOD DRAWS NEAR … (vv.13 – 21) B. IN OUR CONFUSION, GOD MAKES CLEAR … (vv.22 – 27) Conclusion God invites us on brand new journey, would you walk with Him? Next Week’s Topic: Loneliness: Building Genuine Community Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Lim […]
By the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
Introduction A. THE PROBLEM WE FACE 1. Subjective Guilt (Heb 10:22) 2. Objective Guilt (Rom 3:23) B. THE PROBLEM GOD FACED (Rom 3:36; 5:6) C. THE POWER AND WISDOM OF GOD’S SOLUTION Justification – God’s grace Propitiation – God’s wrath Redemption – God’s love Conclusion Easter Sunday Service – Rev […]
Holy Priesthood: A Sacred Calling
Introduction 1. Four background notes 2. Relevance of the Priesthood for us Two applications in our sacred calling as a holy priesthood: A. OUR CONSECRATION NEEDS TO BE WHOLEHEARTED (Lev 8–9) B. OUR VIOLATIONS WILL BE COSTLY (Lev 10) Conclusion Next Week: Good Friday Service – Ps Jason Lim (BPJ), Rev Dr Keith […]
