UNSEEN
Introduction 1. Caught by surprise! 2. Daniel 10 reveals the war — in the seen and unseen world A. THE GREATEST WORLD WE LIVE IN — UNSEEN (vv.12– 13; 20–21) B. THE GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST US — DECEPTION (Eph 6:11; Jn 8:44) C. THE GREATEST WAY FORWARD — PRAYER (vv.2–3, 12; Rev 8:3–5; Eph 6:17b–19) Conclusion Reflection […]
THE MISSIONAL CHRISTIAN
Introduction 1. Big Picture: Establishing a Missional Church … 2. Focus: The 3 Key Anchors in Being a Missional Christian A. GET MISSION CLEAR “Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matt 28:18-20) B. BE MISSION READY“SEEK FIRST the KINGDOM of God and His RIGHTEOUSNESS..” (Matt 6:33) C. STAY MISSION TRUE“And the things you have heard from me … […]
FATHER SEND US
Introduction Two unshakable assurances as the Father sends us: A. THERE IS UNPRECEDENTED PEACE IN THE GOSPEL (vv.19-21)“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (v.21) B. THERE IS UNSTOPPABLE POWER IN THE GOSPEL (vv.22-23)“He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” (v.22) Conclusion Reflection […]
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Introduction How do we run with endurance the race that God has marked out for us? We must look to and depend on our God who strengthens us … A. WHEN WE FEEL TOO WEAK TO CARRY ON B. WHEN WE PURSUE A LIFETIME OF FAITHFUL SERVICE ConclusionYou are greatly loved. Do not be afraid. […]
NOT ABOUT YOU
Introduction A. THERE ARE LARGER REALITIES THAN OUR WORLD! (10:1–11:1) B. THERE IS A GREATER FUTURE BEYOND OURSELVES! (11:2–12:4) C. THERE ARE PRESSING QUESTIONS WE HAVE NOT ANSWERS TO! (12:5–13) Conclusion Reflection Questions1. Are you aware of the Lord’s presence in your life daily? How will you live so that you can be more aware of […]
GOD ANSWERS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS
Introduction 1. Life in God is dynamic. “God hears our prayers. Answers our prayers. And even exceeds our prayers.” – Edmund Chan (Growing Deep In God’) 2. One of the most epic prophecies in the whole Bible! It anchors two life principles for us: A. DON’T GIVE UP! — WHATEVER CIRCUMSTANCES! 1. Daniel’s Plight (v.20, […]
SEEK THE COVENANT-KEEPING GOD
Introduction A. REVISITING WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY SPOKEN“… I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet …” (v.2) B. REPENTING IN PRAYERS AND SUPPLICATION“Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting […]
A LIFE OF FAITH
Introduction Blessed 45th Anniversary, Covenant EFC! Two Critical Aspects of a Life of Faith as seen in Hebrews 11:1-2: A. A LIFE OF FAITH BELIEVES IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (v.1) “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” B. A LIFE OF FAITH LIVES FOR THE PRAISES […]
STEADY
Introduction What keeps us steadied in our unstable world: A. CHOOSING GOD’S HONOUR EVEN WHEN THINGS GET WORSE (vv.1-14) B. TRACING GOD’S HAND EVEN WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND (vv.15-28) Conclusion Reflection Questions“Prayer serves a dual purpose: the blessing of man and the glory of God” (Billy Graham)1. How has the glory of God been […]
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Introduction Who are the “holy ones”? We can overcome when we become: A. A DISCERNING PEOPLE ANCHORED IN THE TRUTH OF GOD B. A PERSEVERING PEOPLE TRUSTING IN THE SON OF MAN Conclusion Reflection Questions 1. How am I anchored in God’s Truth? What steps must I do to know God more through His Word? […]
