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 Two applications from the life of King Solomon: A. MAKE THE RIGHT ASK B. MAKE THE RIGHT U-TURN Conclusion 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, WDL & East)
Approaching the Throne: Longing for God’s Presence
Introduction When was the last time you slowed down to savour a really good meal? Psalm 63 talks about being satisfied with rich food. This sermon on Psalm 63 is the fourth sermon in our worship and prayer series. The Lord wants to ignite in us a longing for Him, grounded in reverence and dependence! […]
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 […]
Approaching the Throne in Dependence
You may write down your own notes. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: WDL: Approaching the Throne … but there’s Resistance (Eph 6:10-18); BPJ: Leave Me Alone … with God (Matt 6:5-6)Next Week’s Speaker(s): Dr Edward K Pousson (BPJ), Rev Edmund Wong (WDL & East)
Approaching the Throne with Reverence
When we recover the greatness of God, we recover the reverence of worship. Introduction A. RECOVER WONDER BY SEEING THE THRONE (Rev 4) Revelation 4 lifts our eyes from the uncertainty of earth to the certainty of heaven. Before John sees anything else, he sees the throne, reminding us that God is still sovereign and […]
“On that day…”
Introduction Viewing the chapter through an “Already and Not-Yet” lens. God Comes For You! He comes as: A. A GOD WHO CONQUERS (vv. 1-5) B. A GOD WHO’S CROWNED (vv. 6-19) C. A GOD WHO CONSECRATES (vv. 20-21) Conclusion He calls us Home. Both Already and Not-Yet, He is our ultimate […]
Divine Promises: Tears And Transformation
Introduction 1. Where we are in the book of Zechariah: Oracles visions of the future (looking forward to the Day of the Lord) with implications for the present. 2. The oracle starts off with a promise of vindication and deliverance (12:1-9). 3. We too love to hear this kind of feel-good message from God — […]
Awakening: A Father’s Spiritual Wake-Up Call
Introduction A. RECOGNIZE YOU ARE A ROLE MODEL B. REALISE YOU ARE TO LIVE FOR GOD’S APPROVAL C.REMEMBER YOU ARE TO PROCLAIM TRUTH Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Zechariah 12:1-13:9 Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Ps Benjamin Sun (East)
