LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction A. LIVING FROM MAN-MADE RITUALS TO RELATIONSHIP (v. 6) “… something greater than the temple is here.” B. LIVING BEYOND WILLFUL SIGNS TO SURRENDER (v. 41) “… something greater than Jonah is here.” C. LIVING ABOVE EARTHLY WISDOM TO WORSHIP (v. 42) “… something greater than Solomon is here.” Conclusion Live for the […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction 1. To what shall I compare this generation? 2. Two rightful responses God desires: A. THE NEED FOR CHRIST’S DESIRED REPENTANCE (vv. 20-24) B. THE NEED FOR CHRIST’S DESIRED REST (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 Kai (WDL) […]
SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM
Introduction A. SEE BEYOND THE NEAR HORIZON (vv. 2–6) B. SEE CLEARLY GOD’S ANOINTED ONE (vv. 7–15) Conclusion Jesus is the One. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 11:16–30 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Kirk Tan (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
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 The pattern of the Kingdom A. SEE AND PLEAD (9:35-38) B. GO AND PROCLAIM (10:1-15) Conclusion The Church is God’s appointed means for the Gospel. 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 Recap on the five discourses.Chapters 8 and 9 being on the authority of Jesus. Matthew 9:9-34 speaks of “Our Merciful God” in terms of: A. THE MERCY GOD DESIRES (vv.12-14) “Go and learn what this means ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.“ (v.13) […]
Behold Our God
Introduction What do we behold? A. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO IS WITH US IN THE STORM! (8:23-27) B. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO COMES TO US IN OUR DISTRESS! (8:28-34) C. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO MEETS US IN OUR DEEPEST NEED! (9:1-8) Conclusion Behold our God! … Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo […]
Kingdom Authority
After describing the Kingdom in words in the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus displaying the Kingdom through His actions. What about the Kingdom did He display or reveal? A. A KINGDOM WITH HEALING AUTHORITY B. A KINGDOM REQUIRING HOLY ALLEGIANCE Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho […]
Kingdom Choices
Introduction Life is a series of choices. Some choices have minor consequences, while others shape our destiny. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, concludes with four sharp contrasts, calling us to decisive commitment in Three Critical Kingdom Choices: A. LIVING THE GOD OR GOOD LIFE? (vv.13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate … For the gate […]
Next 25 Years of Transforming Lives
Introduction The world yearns for deep change, yet how does true transformation happen? A. THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (2:1–44) “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” – Acts 2:2 B. THE TRANSFORMING PRESENCE OF A HOLY […]
