Releasing Toxic Guilt & Shame
Introduction Genesis 3 records for us how humans decided to take the fruit of the knowledge of Good and Evil. Instead of accepting that what God says is good and not good, we decided we wanted to make our own decision about that. After this event, our journey of shame began. Shame is the earliest […]
Closing Chapters of Grief & Loss
Introduction Chapters of grief and loss need closure. Grief faced by King David in the loss of three sons:Bathsheba’s Son (2 Sam 12)Amnon (2 Sam 13)Absalom (2 Sam 18) A. BATHSHEBA’S SON 1. Grief mixed with regret and guilt2. Painful memories and accusations3. Need acceptance and forgiveness B. AMNON 1. Grief mixed with […]
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Introduction Fear and anxiety are common human emotions. A. GOLIATH, THE GIANT FEAR MONGER “Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified” (v. 11). Dismayed (Hebrew hatat — to be shattered, broken). Terrified (Hebrew yare — filled with terror). B. DAVID, THE GIANT SLAYER David rushed toward the giant and fell him […]
Approaching the Throne: Intercession Over Singapore
Introduction Three questions about intercession … A. WHY SHOULD WE INTERCEDE? B. WHY DON’T WE WANT TO INTERCEDE? (vv. 12-14) C. WHAT COMPELS US TO INTERCEDE? (vv. 15-16) Conclusion Intercession Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Approaching the Throne: Acting in Obedience (1 Tim 2:1-4) Next Week’s Speaker(s): Bishop Dr Robert Solomon (BPJ, […]
Approaching the Throne … But There’s Resistance
Introduction The days are evil … (5:16, 6:13). And marked with deception, defilement and division. While desperate times call for desperate measures, dark times call for divine measures! A. SING AS ONE WITH OUR FILLED HEART (5:18-20) B. STAND AS ONE WITH OUR FULL GEAR (6:10-18) Conclusion Raise A Hallelujah! Sunday Worship […]
Leave Me Alone … with God
A. GO INTO YOUR ROOM B. SHUT YOUR DOOR C. PRAY TO YOUR FATHER IN SECRET D. DIMENSIONS OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER1. Solitude2. Stillness3. Silence E. IN PRACTICAL TERMS1. Does God pay attention to silent prayer?2. What if I don’t have a private room to pray in?3. What if I don’t have […]
Approaching the Throne in Dependence
Introduction Nehemiah’s example of reverence and dependence in approaching God provide key lessons for Christians today on prayerful dependence on God as we ask Him for the restoration and flourishing of His people. Note three fundamental truths about the God of the Bible: 1. Our God is the “God of heaven” (1:4, 5; 2:20). 2. […]
Approaching the Throne with Reverence
Introduction A. GOD IS GREATER THAN WE REALISE (Rev 4:1-6) B. GOD IS GREATER … EVEN WHEN WE CAN’T SEE IT (Rev 5:1-5) C. JESUS IS GREAT AND HAS DONE GREAT THINGS (Rev 5:6-10) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Approaching the Throne with Dependence Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Ivan Ho […]
“On that day…”
Introduction From now until King Jesus returns on that day, He will: A. SAVE AND SANCTIFY US (vv. 1-11); AND B. ESTABLISH HIS RULE AMONG THE NATIONS THROUGH HIS HOLY PEOPLE (vv. 12-21) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Approaching the Throne with ReverenceNext Week’s Speaker(s): Daniel Chen (BPJ), Rev Matthew […]
Divine Promises: On That Day and In This Day
Introduction What does God promise His people ― on that day, and in this day? A. GOD WILL SAVE US 1. From our enemies (12:1-9)2. From our unbelief (12:10-13) B. GOD WILL RESTORE US 1. To holiness (13:1-6)2. To relationship with Him (13:7-9) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Zechariah […]
