LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction Deeper insights in living TS: There are three strong reminders we are to be mindful of. A. WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A LIVING RELATIONSHIP (v6-8) Jesus is “greater than the temple and the Sabbath”. B. WE ARE TO EMBRACE A TRUE REPENTANCE (vv. 37-41) Jesus is “greater than Jonah”. C. WE ARE TO […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction How can we be a generation that God desires? A. BY RECOGNISING THE HEART THAT RESISTS GOD (vv. 16-24) B. BY RESPONDING TO THE CALL TO SOUL-REST AND DISCIPLESHIP (vv. 25- 30) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 12:1-46 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung […]
SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM: Three Surprises Concerning John the Baptist
A. JOHN’S SURPRISING STUMBLING Verse 3: Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for “another” (Gk allos vs heteros: another of a different kind) Verse 6: Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. B. JOHN’S SURPRISING SIGNIFICANCE Verse 11a: Among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than […]
What It Takes To Be A Missional Disciple
Introduction 1. When you play a game of Monopoly … 2. Don’t drift: Get missional in life! Matthew 10 indicates to us what it takes to be a missional disciple. Three key considerations: A. YOUR CALLING MUST BE CLEAR (11:1; 10:1-15) 1. The Instructions Given (11:1) 2. The Twelve Chosen (10:1-15)– Message of Peace, Ministry […]
His Mission, Ours
Introduction Continue His Mission A. PRAYING EARNESTLY FOR LABOURERS (9:35-38) B. STEPPING OUT TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS (10:1-15) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs found at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 10:16-11:1 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Our Merciful God
Introduction 1. ”I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” (v.13) 2. Mercy of Jesus seen in three ways: A. MERCY WITHOUT RESERVATION B. MERCY WITHOUT LIMITATION C. MERCY WITHOUT FIXATION Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:35-10:15 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Daniel Chen (BPJ), Rev Sandra Chi (WDL) & Rev Dr Sharon Fong (East)
Behold Our God
Introduction A. WHEN WE’RE OVERWHELMED BY STORMS — JESUS SAVES US! (8:23-27) B. WHEN WE’RE OPPRESSED BY EVIL — JESUS DELIVERS US! (8:28-34) C. WHEN WE’RE CRIPPLED BY SINS — JESUS FORGIVES US! (9:1-8) Conclusion Trust and Follow Jesus! Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo (BPJ), Rev Kirk Tan (WDL) & Rev […]
Kingdom Authority
Introduction Jesus is the King of kings who has all authority … A. TO CALL FORTH HEALING (vv.1–17)—> Come in faith and ask of Him. B. TO CALL FOR ALLEGIANCE (vv.18–22)—> Come in faith and follow Him. Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) […]
Kingdom Choices
Introduction Choices determine our trajectories. The Sermon on the Mount opens with an invitation to Kingdom life and closes with a series of cautions about the choice we must make. Three Pictures, One Choice (Matt 7:13-29): a. Two Gates b. Two Trees c. Two Foundations Conclusion Remove all hindrances to our capacity to choose God. Next […]
Next 25 Years of Transforming Lives
A. HE IS HESED B. OUR RESPONSE TO HIS HESED TO US Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 7:13–27 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Sharon Fong (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
