Our Merciful God
Introduction 1. ”I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” (v.13) 2. Mercy of Jesus seen in three ways: A. MERCY WITHOUT RESERVATION B. MERCY WITHOUT LIMITATION C. MERCY WITHOUT FIXATION Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:35-10:15 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Daniel Chen (BPJ), Rev Sandra Chi (WDL) & Rev Dr Sharon Fong (East)
Our Merciful God
Introduction Recap on the five discourses.Chapters 8 and 9 being on the authority of Jesus. Matthew 9:9-34 speaks of “Our Merciful God” in terms of: A. THE MERCY GOD DESIRES (vv.12-14) “Go and learn what this means ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.“ (v.13) […]
Our Merciful God
Discipleship Questions Question 1: How uncomfortable would you feel if today you saw Jesus being at the home of a “sinner”? Question 2: How far would Jesus’ mercy extend in today’s world? Question 3: Who will show the extent of the King’s mercy? Will you? Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:35-10:15 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Daniel Chen (BPJ), […]
Behold Our God
Introduction What do we behold? A. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO IS WITH US IN THE STORM! (8:23-27) B. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO COMES TO US IN OUR DISTRESS! (8:28-34) C. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO MEETS US IN OUR DEEPEST NEED! (9:1-8) Conclusion Behold our God! … Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo […]
Behold Our God
Introduction A. WHEN WE’RE OVERWHELMED BY STORMS — JESUS SAVES US! (8:23-27) B. WHEN WE’RE OPPRESSED BY EVIL — JESUS DELIVERS US! (8:28-34) C. WHEN WE’RE CRIPPLED BY SINS — JESUS FORGIVES US! (9:1-8) ConclusionTrust and Follow Jesus! Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo (BPJ), Rev Kirk Tan (WDL) & Rev […]
Behold Our God
Introduction A. WHEN WE’RE OVERWHELMED BY STORMS — JESUS SAVES US! (8:23-27) B. WHEN WE’RE OPPRESSED BY EVIL — JESUS DELIVERS US! (8:28-34) C. WHEN WE’RE CRIPPLED BY SINS — JESUS FORGIVES US! (9:1-8) Conclusion Trust and Follow Jesus! Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo (BPJ), Rev Kirk Tan (WDL) & Rev […]
Kingdom Authority
Introduction Jesus is the King of kings who has all authority … A. TO CALL FORTH HEALING (vv.1–17)—> Come in faith and ask of Him. B. TO CALL FOR ALLEGIANCE (vv.18–22)—> Come in faith and follow Him. Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) […]
Kingdom Authority
After describing the Kingdom in words in the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus displaying the Kingdom through His actions. What about the Kingdom did He display or reveal? A. A KINGDOM WITH HEALING AUTHORITY B. A KINGDOM REQUIRING HOLY ALLEGIANCE Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho […]
Kingdom Authority
Introduction Matthew 7:27-29 – If Jesus’ authority is unlimited and unmatched, how then does that change the way we follow Him? A. BELIEVING JESUS FOR HIS HEALING AND RESTORATION (vv.1-17) B. FOLLOWING JESUS ON HIS TERMS AND CONDITIONS (vv.18-22) Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho (BPJ), Rev Dr […]
Kingdom Choices
Introduction Life is a series of choices. Some choices have minor consequences, while others shape our destiny. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, concludes with four sharp contrasts, calling us to decisive commitment in Three Critical Kingdom Choices: A. LIVING THE GOD OR GOOD LIFE? (vv.13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate … For the gate […]
