Unhindered Kingdom
Introduction The Kingdom advances unhindered by: A. BREAKING DOWN OUR WALLS (v. 28) B. MOVING THROUGH ORDINARY FAITHFULNESS (vv. 30-31) ConclusionLet’s move with the Kingdom, because the Kingdom is moving forward. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 22:15–46Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Dr Sharon Fong (WDL) & Ps […]
Unhindered Disciple
Introduction What is the very last word in the book of Acts? “unhindered”(NASB), “without hindrance” (ESV, NIV) Missions Theme 2025: Unhindered 12 Oct: Unhindered Disciple 19 Oct: Unhindered Kingdom In Acts 28:17-31, Paul provides a vivid portrait of an unhindered disciple, regardless of the cost. Two Marks of an Unhindered Disciple: A. BOLD IN THE MISSION (vv. […]
Kingdom Rebukes
Introduction Have you been scolded before … by God? Matthew 21:28-22:14 contains three parables – He’s using them as “scolding stories”. Who was being rebuked? The chief priests and the Pharisees. Why were they being rebuked? Tragically, the leaders of God’s people were coming in last (Matt 21:31). Perhaps in some ways we are not too […]
Kingdom Authority
Introduction When Jesus reveals Himself, you have a choice to make. A. PROCLAIM HIM AS YOUR KING AND FOLLOW HIS WAY OF MEEKNESS (vv. 1–22) OR B. REJECT HIS KINGSHIP AND FOLLOW YOUR OWN PRIDE (vv. 23–27) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 21:28-22:14Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Benjamin Sun […]
Kingdom Greatness
Introduction In the Kingdom of Heaven, the way , is . A. THE PARABLE OF THE VINEYARD WORKERS (vv. 1–16) B. THE PETITION OF THE HELICOPTER MOTHER (vv. 20–28) C. […]
Kingdom Life: The Pathway of Surrender
Introduction In our world, surrender can be a dirty word. Non-Christians may wonder why Christians want to follow Jesus and surrender to Him. To the disciple of Jesus, surrender is indeed unthinkable unless the ONE we are surrendering to is absolutely dependable. Our journey of discipleship can be described as progress along the pathway of […]
Finishing Well
Many believers begin their discipleship journey with purpose and passion. But many also stumble and fall. As a saying goes, “Many aspire, few attain.” So, Covenanters, how can we finish well? The Apostle Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy 4:6–8 give us a blueprint for finishing well. A. POURING OUT OUR LIVES IN FAITHFUL WORSHIP “For […]
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)
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. […]
