RHYTHMS OF REST: SABBATH FOR THE LAND
Introduction Big Idea: As we care for God’s creation, we experience God’s provision. God’s provision is experienced in two ways as we care for His creation: A. THE GOD WHO PROVIDES FOR US (vv.1–5) B. THE GOD WHO PROVIDES THROUGH US (vv.6-7; Gen 2:15) ConclusionLet us return to God’s call and design to be faithful […]
Everyday Worship of Our Ever-Present God
Introduction A. THE EVER-PRESENT GOD DWELLS WITH US, THEREFORE WE ARE TO B. TEND CONTINUALLY TO HIS PRESENCE C. IN OUR EVERYDAY WORSHIP Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 25 Rhythms of Grace: Sabbath Year and JubileeNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Benjamin Sun (BPJ), Ps Timothy Yeo (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay […]
Rhythms of Remembrance
Introduction 1. Festivals and Calendars – their significance in our lives 2. Overview of the annual festivals of Leviticus 23 and their significance How can we practise rhythms of remembrance as a community of God’s people in our times? A. REMEMBERING GOD’S PROVISION FOR OUR LIVES 1. Key principles 2. Suggested applications B. REMEMBERING GOD’S […]
Holiday or Holy Day?
Introduction Big idea: Sabbath rest reminds us of God’s covenant and reorients us to God’s call. Why does Sabbath rest matter today? A. IT REMINDS US OF GOD’S COVENANT “…a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation.” (v.3) cf. Exodus 31:16-17 B. IT REORIENTS US TO GOD’S CALL “… Sabbath to the Lord in all […]
Step-Up Sunday: Stepping Up to Grow
Introduction God is doing a new thing … A. WE CAN’T JUST REMAIN THE SAME, WE MUST CHANGE (vv.1–4) B. WE CAN’T JUST CHANGE, SOME THINGS MUST REMAIN THE SAME (ACTS 6:5 – 7) ConclusionHe invites us to step up, that His Church may continue to grow. Next Week’s Topic: Rhythms of […]
One Heart
Introduction Blessed 46th Anniversary, Covenant EFC! One church, multiple centres but with ONE heart for Jesus. ONE heart is rooted in two unchanging fundamentals: A. GUARD THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT (vv.1-6) “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the […]
Priesthood: Price and Privilege
The priests had a very privileged position and role among God’s people. That privilege came with a price, a responsibility, a burden! Leviticus 21 contains a list of rules they had to follow. At first glance, some of the rules might seem unnecessary or unfair from our perspective. This leads us to ask two questions: A. […]
Holy Integrity in a Broken World
Introduction What does it mean to live with holy integrity? A. LIVING BEFORE GOD WITH HOLY CONSISTENCY B. LIVING WITH OTHERS IN ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITY C. LIVING FOR GOD WITH COMPLETE DEPENDENCY ConclusionAre you fully the Lord’s? Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 21-22:16Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Lim Keng Yeow (BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL); no service […]
Sexual Holiness and Wholeness
Introduction We live in a world where sexual norms are dictated by the world rather than directed by God’s Word. God’s Word gives two essential principles for sexual holiness and wholeness: A. SEXUAL HOLINESS IS KEY TO GOD’S BLESSING (Lev 18:1-5) “You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt … you […]
Disciple Singapore: Impacting the Marketplace
Introduction Biblical marketplace… Redefining our present-day marketplace A. SECURITY OF OUR HEARTS “Trust in the Lord with all your heart …” – Proverbs 3:5a B. SUBMISSION OF OUR MINDS “… and do not lean on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5b C. SURRENDER OF OUR WAYS “In all your ways acknowledge him, […]
