KINGDOM PEOPLE
Introduction Jesus teaches His disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven (vv.1-2) What is so distinctive about being a Kingdom people? A. LIVING BY KINGDOM VALUES (vv.3-12) B. LIVING WITH KINGDOM INFLUENCE (vv.13-16) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:17–6:4,16-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East) […]
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Introduction As Kingdom people, we are to be: A. FAITHFUL IN KINGDOM INFLUENCE (vv.1-2, 13-16) AS WE ARE B. SHAPED BY KINGDOM VALUES (vv.3-12) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:17–6:4,16-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East)
FOLLOW ME!
Introduction A simple yet profound command from Jesus: “Follow Me” changed the lives of His disciples and it continues to change lives today. Matthew 4:17-25 highlights three essential truths about what it means to follow Jesus: A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … (v.17)“… the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” B. FOLLOW ME AND … (vv.18-22)“I […]
FOLLOW ME!
Introduction Following Jesus involves … A. REPENTANCE B. RESHAPING Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:1–16Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Sandra Chi (BPJ), Ps Lim Keng Yeow (WDL) & Ps Lee Da-Win (East)
FOLLOW ME!
What is the reason, result and reality of following Jesus? A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND (v.17) B. FOLLOW ME AND … I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN (vv.18-22) C. FOLLOW ME TO … TEACH, PROCLAIM AND DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY OF THE KINGDOM (vv.23-25) ConclusionFollow Me Next Week’s […]
What Does Faithful Obedience Look Like?
Introduction “There are many who follow our Lord halfway, but not the other half.” – Meister Eckhart In Matthew 3:1 – 4:16, Jesus models true obedience for us in three crucial ways! In other words, we can emulate three aspects of Jesus’ faithful obedience. A. FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE IN OUR GOD-HONOURING TESTIMONY (3:13-17) Jesus’ baptism: […]
TRUE OBEDIENCE: DISCIPLESHIP IN THE DESERT
What is the driest place on earth? Three interconnected narratives in Matthew 3 and 4 — the ministry of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus, and the temptation of Jesus — all took place in the desert! The desert is unforgiving and harsh, but God often shows up in the desert! As Rodney Reeves puts it:The […]
TRUE OBEDIENCE
Introduction Today, Jesus comes to restore you from your wilderness and ignite God’s reign in your life. However, there is ONE CONDITION. Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 4:17–25Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
FOUR SURPRISES!
Introduction 1. Life is full of surprises! 2. Four Surprises in the biblical narrative in Matthew chapter 2. Surprise 1THE UNEXPECTED SEEKERS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE (vv.1-2) Surprise 2 THE ‘COULDN’T-CARE-LESS’ REJECTORS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE — HEROD AND THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS (vv.3-8) Surprise 3THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO DELIVER (vv.9-18) Surprise 4THE […]
WHO IS JESUS?
Introduction A JESUS A. … WHO IS LARGER THAN WE THINK (vv.1-6) B. … WHO IS MORE GRACIOUS THAN WE BELIEVE (vv.7-17) C. … WHO IS WAY MORE WONDERFUL THAN WE CAN EVER IMAGINE (VV.18-25) ConclusionWho is Jesus to you? Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 2:1–23Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, […]
