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. […]
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 […]
