Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction 3 reasons to skip Matthew 23 … Yet Matthew 23 applies to all of us! Heed the three calls in Matthew 23: A. SHUN HYPOCRISY! (vv. 2–7) B. WALK HUMBLY! (vv. 8–12) C. FEEL GOD’S HEART (vv. 37-39) Conclusion Would we repent and return? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: […]
Kingdom Answers
Introduction When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. A. OUR ALLEGIANCE IS REVEALED (vv. 15–22) Our response: Render to God what belongs to God. B. OUR HOPE IS REVEALED (vv. 23–33) Our response: Rely on the power and promises of God. Conclusion When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. When Jesus […]
Unhindered Kingdom
How do we become a part of the Kingdom’s unhindered advance? A. PASS IT ON TO OTHERS“They will also listen” (v. 28) B. PRACTISE HOSPITALITY “(Paul) welcomed all who came to him” (v. 30) C. PREACH THE KINGDOM“Preaching the kingdom of God” (v. 31) ConclusionDisciple the nations at our doorstep. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext […]
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 1. Recap 2. Three parables with a single thrust 3. Three reasons: A. GOD EXPECTS OBEDIENCE (21:28-32) B. GOD EXPECTS FRUITFULNESS (21:33-46) C. GOD DESIRES ALL TO BE SAVED (22:1-14) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Disciple the Nations (1)Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Tony Yeo (BPJ, WDL & East)
Kingdom Authority
Introduction A. BOW TO JESUS’ AUTHORITY IN WORSHIP (vv. 1–17) B. SUBMIT TO JESUS’ AUTHORITY IN FAITH AND SUBMISSION (vv. 18–27) ConclusionWhose authority rules your life? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 21:28-22:14Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Benjamin Sun (BPJ), Ps Timothy Yeo (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East)
Kingdom Greatness
A. “LORD, SURELY I DESERVE GREAT REWARDS?” (vv. 1-16): SERVING A GENEROUS GOD WITHOUT A SPIRIT OF ENTITLEMENT B. “LORD, SURELY I DESERVE GREAT HONOUR?” (vv. 17-34): SERVING A GOD WHO SERVES WITHOUT CRAVING FOR EXALTATION Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 21:1-27Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Matthew Lo (BPJ), Rev Kirk Tan […]
Kingdom Life: The Pathway of Surrender
Introduction Kingdom Life happens in us when … A. WE RECEIVE THE KINGDOM RATHER THAN ACHIEVE IT B. WE FOLLOW OUR KING BEYOND OUR SORROW Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 20:1-34 Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-win (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Ps Lim Keng […]
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
Introduction “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness …” – Matthew 6:33 Following immediately from the community discourse Be a Kingdom Family that: A. SEEKS THE INTENT OF GOD’S DESIGN 1. Divorce “for any and every reason”? (cf. Deut 24:1) 2. The real problem is not technicality, it’s avoidance. B. SEEKS THE INTEGRITY […]
