Distinction!
Introduction Exodus 25:8; Leviticus 10:1–2, 10 A. PURITY FOR THE SAKE OF THE NATION(S)Leviticus 11; Acts 10:14–15, 28 B. PURIFICATION FOR THE SAKE OF OUR PROTECTIONLeviticus 12–15; Matthew 8:1–4; 9:20–22 Conclusion To live with distinction?! It’s too difficult!! Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 16 Overview Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Kirk Tan (BPJ), Ps Sandra Chi […]
The God Who Sees
Introduction A tribute to mothers Background to Hagar’s story A. THE GOD WHO SEES, SEES YOU (16:1–16) Awake to the spiritual reality of God’s comforting presence B. THE GOD WHO SEES, OPENS YOUR EYES (21:8–21) Place your faith in God as He shows you the next step Conclusion The desert — a sacred place where we […]
The True Proverbs 31 Woman
Introduction A. WALKING IN WISDOM (31:10–31) B. WALKING IN TRUST (1:7) ConclusionWalking with Him Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 11-15 Overview Next Week’s Speakers: Rev Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Ps Timothy Yeo (WDL), Rev Matthew Lo (East)
Wonderful!
Introduction Origins of Mother’s Day God’s motherly attributes A. HOW THE WORLD SEES MOTHERS: WONDER WOMEN 1. We do not need to be wonder women. 2. God uses ordinary women. (v.26) B. HOW MOTHERS SEE THEMSELVES: WONDERING WOMEN 1. Fear God, not fear fears. 2. He is the God of the impossible; no word […]
Identity Crisis: Grounding Our Identity in the Digital Age
To ground our identity in this digital age, we need to take note of three behaviours in the digital world and align them to the Word of God: A. PROMOTING PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS B. COMPARING WITH SOMEONE’S SUCCESS C. PREFERRING “NO-WAITING” ZONE Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Mothers Next Week’s Speakers: Betty Lee (BPJ), Tina Chua […]
Identity Crisis: Grounding Our Identity in the Digital Age
Introduction What keeps us secure and significant in our identity: A. RECEIVING GOD’S APPROVAL RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S APPLAUSE B. FULFILLING GOD’S CALLING RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Mothers Next Week’s Speakers: Betty Lee (BPJ), Tina Chua (WDL), Pamela Sun (East)
Purpose Pursuit: Living Meaningfully in a Material World
Introduction 1. The polycrisis in contemporary life 2. Jim Carrey’s speech at the Golden Globe Award. – Success doesn’t bring satisfaction … Jesus shows us what it takes! (Matthew 4:19) Three Transformational Keys: A. IGNITE THE PASSION! “Follow Me!” B. LEARN THE PATHWAY! “And I will make you …” C. […]
Mental Health Matters: Embracing Wholeness
Introduction “Hikikomori” We need to cultivate mental wholeness. The starting point is to seek out God’s answer. 1 Samuel 21:1-10 highlights the three cries of humanity and the three answers from God. A. THE PLIGHT OF LONELINESS “I’m so alone …” (v.1) God’s answer: “Fear not … I am with you!” (Isa 41:10) B. THE […]
Mental Health Matters: Embracing Wholeness
Introduction The search for wholeness found in the Aaronic benediction of Shalom … In a world before perfected Shalom, we are called to struggle faithfully by being: A. HONEST IN OUR NEED TO BE UNDERSTOOD (Psa 42:9-11) B. CONTENT IN OUR FINITUDE (Phi 4:11-13) C. COMPASSIONATE TO OTHERS IN OUR WOUNDEDNESS (Isa 58:10-11) Conclusion Next Week’s […]
Mental Health Matters: Embracing Wholeness
Introduction Three Myths Embracing WHOLENESS A. EMBRACING GOD’S WORTH OF A PERSON: HUMAN DOING VS HUMAN BELOVED (Matt 3:16–17; 4:1–6) B. EMBRACING GOD’S WORK FOR A PERSON: HUMAN EXISTENCE VS HUMAN DESTINY (Matt 11:28 – 30; Jn 4:34) C. EMBRACING GOD’S WAY OF BEING A PERSON: HUMAN ALONE VS HUMAN TOGETHER (Mk 3:13–14; […]
