Kingdom Family
The Question/Context “And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’” (v. 3) The divergent opinions regarding divorce: Qumran, Schools of Shammai, Hillel.A. STAYING MARRIED FAITHFULLY 1. Jesus’ response: Matthew 19:4-6 2. Poignant Statements from Jesus: Matt 19:8-9 a. “… because of […]
Forgive(n)
What’s the parable about and what does it say about how we’re to live as Kingdom people?A. THE UNTHINKABLE RELEASE: IN THE KINGDOM, WE’RE GRACE RECEIVERS B. THE UNACCEPTABLE RELENTLESSNESS: IN THE KINGDOM, WE’RE GRACE RELEASERS Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 19:1-12Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Kirk Tan (BPJ), Rev Dr Sharon Fong […]
Forgive(n)
RECOGNISING THE SETTING Gentle Jesus sometimes says things that unsettle us — see Matthew 6:14-15,18:35. Forgiveness touches a raw nerve in everyone — including me. “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” (C. S. Lewis) Context: The parable of the unforgiving servant comes at the end of the community […]
Forgive(n)
Big Idea: Forgiven people forgive people. What does Kingdom forgiveness look like? F – Forgive without limits (vv. 21–22) O – Our overwhelming debt (vv. 23–24) R – Receive the mercy God released (vv. 25–27) G – Grant others the mercy God released (vv. 28–30) I – Impact to the Kingdom is seen (v. 31) […]
The Culture of the Kingdom
Introduction 1. What kind of people does God want us to become? 2. In Matthew 18, three important Kingdom-Culture themes emerge: A. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HUMILITY —Where greatness is not about position, but posture! (vv. 1-5) B. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HOLINESS —Where sin is taken seriously, and compromise is renounced! (vv. 6-9) C. […]
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Introduction Just who is this Jesus? He is … A. THE GOD WHO BLESSES US WITH REVELATION – RECEIVE FROM HIM (16:13-20) B. THE GOD WHO SUFFERS FOR OUR REDEMPTION – FOLLOW HIM (16:21-28) C. THE GOD WHO GLORIOUSLY GRANTS US RESTORATION – LISTEN TO HIM (17:1-13) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: […]
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Introduction 1. Climax and pivotal point in Jesus’ ministry 2. Three conversations Jesus had with His disciples highlighted by three statements: A. BLESSED ARE YOU (16:13-20) B. YOU ARE NOT SETTING YOUR MIND ON THE THINGS OF GOD (16:21-28) C. RISE AND HAVE NO FEAR (17:1-13) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew […]
Authentic Spirituality
Introduction Authentic spirituality happens when life with God is lived from the inside-out. We grow in authentic spirituality when we: A. ALIGN OUR HEARTS TO WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY COMMANDED (15:1-20) B. DISCERN THE TIMES THROUGH WHAT GOD IS ALREADY DOING (16:1-12) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 16:13-17:13Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev […]
Authentic Spirituality
Introduction Authentic spirituality is a condition of the heart. Three symptoms of looming heart failure: A. A DISTANT HEART (15:1-9) “… their heart is far from me …” B. A DIRTY HEART (15:10-20) “… from the heart come … the things that defile a person …” C. A DULL HEART (16:1-12) “… you can’t read […]
STEP UP
Big Idea: As disciples of Christ, we STEP UP with His Compassion in us and His Power through us. What enables us to STEP UP and build His Kingdom despite our limitations? A. HIS COMPASSION IN US — SEE THE NEED “… He had compassion on them …” (vv. 14:14; 15:32) B. HIS POWER THROUGH […]
