Loneliness: Building Genuine Community
Two Things Needed to Build Genuine Community: A. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EXPERT AND JESUS: GO BECOME IT B. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRIEST/LEVITE AND THE SAMARITAN: SHOW TRUE COMPASSION 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 Two questions in our souls during dark times: A. IN OUR DISAPPOINTMENT, WHERE IS GOD? B. IN OUR DESPAIR, WHERE IS HOPE? Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Loneliness: Building Genuine CommunityNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Lim Keng Yeow (BPJ), Rev Sharon Fong (WDL), Ps Kirk Tan (East)
TRULY THIS WAS THE SON OF GOD!
Introduction Good Friday commemorates the death of Jesus. But why is it “Good?” And what does it mean for your life and my life? Point 1: PAINFUL DEATH Jesus’ death was no ordinary death. It was an excruciating one. Even the depiction of Jesus’ final hours in Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” does not […]
Holy Priesthood: A Sacred Calling
Introduction The servants of God are to be: A. SET APART TO HOLINESS (Lev 8–9) B. SET ARIGHT IN OBEDIENCE (Lev 10) ConclusionWe serve a Holy God! Next Week: Good Friday Service – Ps Jason Lim (BPJ), Rev Dr Keith Lai (WDL), Rev Dr Joshua Sudharman (East)Easter Sunday Service – Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev […]
HOLY WORSHIP II: APPROACHING GOD II
Introduction Recap: The overall preaching structure for the book of Leviticus In Leviticus chapters 1-3, we looked at the first three types of offerings (burnt, grain and fellowship), which were voluntarily given by the Old Covenant People of God in their worship of God. These gave us a picture of our God as the Holy […]
Holy Worship 1: Communal Worship
Introduction A thematic focus on communal worship Two foundational reminders — that we are to worship God … Reverently and gratefully Personally and individually Two Key Aspects on Communal Worship: A. WHY GOD REQUIRES OUR COMMUNAL WORSHIP It was why He delivered His people (Exo 3:12; 4:23) It was how God relates to […]
COSTLY WORSHIP: Completely Worth it
Introduction: Costly WorshipThree examples of costly worship in Leviticus 1-3. … Completely Worth It! Three reasons why YHWH is worthy of worship: A. YHWH IS MAJESTY B. YHWH IS MERCY C. YHWH IS MAGNIFICENT Conclusion: Rethinking Worth 1 Peter 1:18-19 At the “heart” of worship. Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 1 […]
HOLY WORSHIP I: Approaching God
Introduction 1. Overview of Leviticus 1-3 2. What are these offerings all about? A. THE BURNT OFFERING: THE GOD WHO IS ALL DESERVING (LEV 1) B. THE GRAIN OFFERING: THE GOD WHO IS ALL PROVIDING (LEV 2) C. THE FELLOWSHIP OFFERING: THE GOD WHO IS ALL WELCOMING (LEV 3) ConclusionDraw […]
Overview of Leviticus
Introduction Our holy God has made a way for us to draw near to Him! A. BY SACRIFICING FOR ALL OF US (chapters 1–16) B. BY SANCTIFYING ALL OF LIFE (chapters 17–27) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 1 to 3 OverviewNext Week’s Speakers: Rev Tan Kay Kiong (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL), Rev […]
God’s Red Packet
“God is our greatest blessing and He calls us to go forth in being a blessing to others around us.” We can be a blessing by B.L.E.S.S.#1 Beginning with Prayer #2 Listening to Others #3 Eating with Others #4 Serving Others #5 Sharing Our Story Conclusion Let’s go forth to […]