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 […]
STEP UP
Three Things That Are Needed A. START WITH COMPASSION “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them…” (14:14) Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to […]
STEP UP
Introduction Singaporeans like food a lot, and some Singaporeans like a lot of food. Our text today involves a lot of food. It’s a familiar story, but when we read it with fresh eyes we see three surprises: Context Immediately before this: the tragic and unjust death of John the Baptist Jesus may have been […]
DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND?
Introduction A. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND THE WORTH OF THE KINGDOM? (vv. 44 – 46) B. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND THE JUDGMENT THAT IS TO COME? (vv. 47 – 50) C. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT JESUS REQUIRES OF US? (vv. 51 – 58) Conclusion Is He really worthy … to you? Sunday Worship Songs […]
DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND?
Introduction A. NO SACRIFICE IS TOO GREAT (vv. 44 – 46) B. NO JUDGMENT TILL THEN (vv. 47 – 50) C. NO REALITY TILL YOU EXPERIENCE AND PASS IT ON (vv. 51 – 52) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 14:13-21; 15:32-39Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Ps Lim Keng Yeow (BPJ), […]
Kingdom Parables: Build God’s Kingdom
Introduction (vv. 34-35) God will continue to build His Kingdom, even when … A. EVIL SEEMS TO FLOURISH (vv. 24-30, 36-43) B. EFFORTS DONE IN THE NAME OF JESUS APPEAR SO INSIGNIFICANT (vv. 31-33) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:44-58Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Rev […]
Kingdom Parables: Build God’s Kingdom
Introduction A. STAY FAITHFUL IN A COMPROMISED WORLD (vv. 24-30, 36-43) B. LET GOD GROW WHAT WE CAN’T SEE YET (vv. 31-35) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:44-58 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Rev Kirk Tan (East)
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.” – […]
