Undefeated
Introduction Behold! Christ is risen, so let us move. A. FROM MERELY WATCHING TO TRULY BELIEVING (27:51-54) B. FROM BELIEVING TO BOLDLY TESTIFYING (28:1-10) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 28:16-20Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Tan Kay Kiong (BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
BE THOU MY VISION!
Introduction 1. Vision determines response! 2. Four responses in Matthew 26:1-27:27 RESPONSE 1: THE BLINDNESS OF THE RELIGIOUS AUTHORITIES (26:1-5) “Then the chief priests and the elders… plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.” (vv. 3-4) RESPONSE 2: THE DEVOTION OF THE GRATEFUL SAINT (26:6-13) “… she has done a beautiful […]
Who is Like the Lord Our God?
Introduction Happy 25th Anniversary, New Life! Psalm 113:1 – “Praise the Lord!” is not a suggestion but a command. The climax is found in a rhetorical question that changes everything: “Who is like the Lord our God?” (v. 5). No one! We praise God because He is uniquely revealed in two powerful ways: A. GOD […]
Are You Ready For That Day?
Introduction Big Idea: We can only be ready for that Day when we are ready every day! How can we be ready for that Day? A. WATCH EXPECTANTLY EVERY DAY (vv. 1-13) B. WORK FAITHFULLY EVERY DAY (vv. 14-30) C. WITNESS SACRIFICIALLY EVERY DAY (vv. 31-46) Conclusion Let us be ready […]
Staying Awake
Introduction The precipitating questions (vv. 1–3) We must stay awake in order to/to be… A. ENDURE TO THE END (vv. 4–28) “But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” (v. 13) B. READY FOR HIS RETURN (vv. 29–51) “This is why you are also to be ready, because the Son […]
Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction What does the chapter show us about Jesus? A. THE JESUS WHO WOULD REBUKE GRAVELY B. THE JESUS WHO WOULD RESTORE GENTLY Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 24:1-51Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win(BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
Kingdom Answers
Introduction The wisdom of Jesus when tested (vv. 18, 35) — that the crowds marvelled and were astonished (vv. 22, 33) [cf. Matt 13:54] We can learn from and lean on Jesus’ wisdom to navigate difficult issues in life! A. ASKING THE DEEPER QUESTIONS (vv. 15-23, 41-46) B. SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE (vv. 23-33, […]
Unhindered Kingdom
Introduction Two ways we can participate in seeing God’s Kingdom going forth unhindered. A. BE OPEN TO RECEIVE PEOPLE (v. 30)“… and welcomed everyone who came to see him.” B. BE READY TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL (v. 31)“Unhindered and with complete confidence, he continued to preach God’s Kingdom and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ.” Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s […]
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. […]
