The Prodigal’s Father
Introduction The well-known parable of Jesus known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son was the answer of Jesus to the murmurings of the Pharisees and teachers of the law that He was welcoming sinners and ate with them (Lk 15:2). We often focus most on the second son. Some focus on the elder brother. […]
Being Clean
Introduction “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” (v.13) God is bringing about the great global and spiritual clean-up! Two convictions we must build: A. NO ONE IS BEYOND GOD’S RADAR B. NO ONE IS EXEMPTED FROM GOD’S COMMAND Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Fathers Next Week’s Speakers: Bishop Emeritus Robert Solomon (BPJ, WDL & East)
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
Introduction 1. The Dunning-Kruger Effect 2. Three Key Considerations for Spiritual Leadership Today! (Lev 8–10) KEY CONSIDERATION 1Everything we DO means nothing — until we consecrate ourselves to God! (Lev 8) The Story of Two Rams Total Consecration: The ear to hear God’s Word! The hand to do God’s will! The feet to walk God’s […]
AT ONE
Introduction A. WHAT IS THE DAY OF ATONEMENT AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?“For on this day shall atonement be made for you to cleanse you. You shall be clean before the LORD from all your sins.” – Leviticus 16:30 B. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE DAY OF ATONEMENT IN LEVITICUS 16? 4 Key things done […]
Distinction!
Introduction Five foundations to understand Leviticus 11–15 A. GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO A MISSIONAL DISTINCTIVE B. GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO A RELATIONAL DISTINCTIVE Conclusion Our Holy God calling us to live lives of distinction! Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 16 Overview Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Kirk Tan (BPJ), Ps Sandra Chi (WDL) […]
The God Who Sees
Introduction A tribute to mothers Background to Hagar’s story A. THE GOD WHO SEES, SEES YOU (16:1–16) Awake to the spiritual reality of God’s comforting presence B. THE GOD WHO SEES, OPENS YOUR EYES (21:8–21) Place your faith in God as He shows you the next step Conclusion The desert — a sacred place where we […]
Identity Crisis: Grounding Our Identity in the Digital Age
To ground our identity in this digital age, we need to take note of three behaviours in the digital world and align them to the Word of God: A. PROMOTING PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS B. COMPARING WITH SOMEONE’S SUCCESS C. PREFERRING “NO-WAITING” ZONE Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Mothers Next Week’s Speakers: Betty Lee (BPJ), Tina Chua […]
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 The search for wholeness found in the Aaronic benediction of Shalom … In a world before perfected Shalom, we are called to struggle faithfully by being: A. HONEST IN OUR NEED TO BE UNDERSTOOD (Psa 42:9-11) B. CONTENT IN OUR FINITUDE (Phi 4:11-13) C. COMPASSIONATE TO OTHERS IN OUR WOUNDEDNESS (Isa 58:10-11) Conclusion Next Week’s […]
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 […]
