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 (vv. 1-2)A. FORGIVE IN MARRIAGE FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S WILL (vv. 3-9) B. STEWARD SINGLEHOOD FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S KINGDOM (vv. 10-12) Conclusion Beholding Christ’s return (Rev 1:7) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws See you next Sunday, 7 Sep, at the Singapore EXPO Hall 1 for the 47th Anniversary Service. Doors […]
Forgive(n)
RECOGNISING THE SETTING Gentle Jesus sometimes says things that unsettle us — see Matthew 6:14-15,18:35. Forgiveness touches a raw nerve in everyone — including me. “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” (C. S. Lewis) Context: The parable of the unforgiving servant comes at the end of the community […]
The Culture of the Kingdom
Introduction 1. What kind of people does God want us to become? 2. In Matthew 18, three important Kingdom-Culture themes emerge: A. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HUMILITY —Where greatness is not about position, but posture! (vv. 1-5) B. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HOLINESS —Where sin is taken seriously, and compromise is renounced! (vv. 6-9) C. […]
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Introduction Just who is this Jesus? He is … A. THE GOD WHO BLESSES US WITH REVELATION – RECEIVE FROM HIM (16:13-20) B. THE GOD WHO SUFFERS FOR OUR REDEMPTION – FOLLOW HIM (16:21-28) C. THE GOD WHO GLORIOUSLY GRANTS US RESTORATION – LISTEN TO HIM (17:1-13) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: […]
Authentic Spirituality
Introduction Authentic spirituality happens when life with God is lived from the inside-out. We grow in authentic spirituality when we: A. ALIGN OUR HEARTS TO WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY COMMANDED (15:1-20) B. DISCERN THE TIMES THROUGH WHAT GOD IS ALREADY DOING (16:1-12) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 16:13-17:13Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev […]
STEP UP
Big Idea: As disciples of Christ, we STEP UP with His Compassion in us and His Power through us. What enables us to STEP UP and build His Kingdom despite our limitations? A. HIS COMPASSION IN US — SEE THE NEED “… He had compassion on them …” (vv. 14:14; 15:32) B. HIS POWER THROUGH […]
DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND?
Introduction A. NO SACRIFICE IS TOO GREAT (vv. 44 – 46) B. NO JUDGMENT TILL THEN (vv. 47 – 50) C. NO REALITY TILL YOU EXPERIENCE AND PASS IT ON (vv. 51 – 52) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 14:13-21; 15:32-39Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Ps Lim Keng Yeow (BPJ), […]
Kingdom Parables: Build God’s Kingdom
Introduction A. STAY FAITHFUL IN A COMPROMISED WORLD (vv. 24-30, 36-43) B. LET GOD GROW WHAT WE CAN’T SEE YET (vv. 31-35) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:44-58 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Rev Kirk Tan (East)
Kingdom Parables: Be the Soil that Bears Much Fruit
Introduction God has designed and destined us for spiritual fruitfulness! What we need to watch for in our journey towards spiritual fruitfulness: A. WATCH FOR HOW WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD AND VOICE B. WATCH FOR HOW WE RESPOND TO LIFE’S TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:24-43Next Sunday’s […]
