Kingdom Parables: Be the Soil that Bears Much Fruit
Introduction God has designed and destined us for spiritual fruitfulness! What we need to watch for in our journey towards spiritual fruitfulness: A. WATCH FOR HOW WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD AND VOICE B. WATCH FOR HOW WE RESPOND TO LIFE’S TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:24-43Next Sunday’s […]
Kingdom Parables: Be the Soil that Bears Much Fruit
Introduction Where are we in Matthew’s gospel? Jesus speaks to the crowds … in parables. What are parables? “Jesus’ parables are stories with intent… The question is, ‘What was Jesus doing with this story?’ Parables are chisels to create space and enable people to see the in-breaking of the kingdom in a first-century world.” – […]
Kingdom Parables: Be the Soil that Bears Much Fruit
Introduction Parables Context A. AUTHENTIC DISCIPLES Beware Embrace […]
LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction Deeper insights in living TS: There are three strong reminders we are to be mindful of. A. WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A LIVING RELATIONSHIP (v6-8) Jesus is “greater than the temple and the Sabbath”. B. WE ARE TO EMBRACE A TRUE REPENTANCE (vv. 37-41) Jesus is “greater than Jonah”. C. WE ARE TO […]
LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction We were made to live for something GREATER yet we often settle for lesser things that cannot satisfy. A. WE CHASE RITUALS BUT WHAT WE CRAVE IS RELATIONSHIP (v. 6) “… something greater than the temple is here.” B. WE DEMAND SIGNS BUT WHAT WE NEED IS SURRENDER (v. 41) “… something greater […]
LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction A. LIVING FROM MAN-MADE RITUALS TO RELATIONSHIP (v. 6) “… something greater than the temple is here.” B. LIVING BEYOND WILLFUL SIGNS TO SURRENDER (v. 41) “… something greater than Jonah is here.” C. LIVING ABOVE EARTHLY WISDOM TO WORSHIP (v. 42) “… something greater than Solomon is here.” Conclusion Live for the […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction How can we be a generation that God desires? A. BY RECOGNISING THE HEART THAT RESISTS GOD (vv. 16-24) B. BY RESPONDING TO THE CALL TO SOUL-REST AND DISCIPLESHIP (vv. 25- 30) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 12:1-46 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction 1. To what shall I compare this generation? 2. Two rightful responses God desires: A. THE NEED FOR CHRIST’S DESIRED REPENTANCE (vv. 20-24) B. THE NEED FOR CHRIST’S DESIRED REST (vv. 25-30) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 12:1-46 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction Verse 16: “But to what shall I compare this generation?” What “this generation” means … The question before us will we be: A. A HARDENED GENERATION THAT REJECTS JESUS? OR … 1. They were foolish towards God’s ways. (vv. 16-19) 2. They failed to repent at Jesus’ mighty works. (vv. 20-24) Jesus pronounces judgements […]
SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM: Three Surprises Concerning John the Baptist
A. JOHN’S SURPRISING STUMBLING Verse 3: Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for “another” (Gk allos vs heteros: another of a different kind) Verse 6: Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. B. JOHN’S SURPRISING SIGNIFICANCE Verse 11a: Among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than […]
