KINGDOM REIMAGINED
Introduction A review of the past Sundays: Overview of Daniel 10-12, thematic studies on spiritual warfare, “History His Timing”. Two Critical Questions for Kingdom-Living: A. WHAT DO WE SEE? B. WHAT ARE WE LIVING FOR? ConclusionLive for the Kingdom of God! Next Week’s Topic: New Life DayNext Week’s Speaker: Ps Katherine Chan
HIStory, HIS Timing
Introduction: What’s your relationship with history / history lessons? HIStory is His story! In Daniel 11, we see amazing historical correspondence up till verse 40. We need to ask, what do the events in 2nd century Palestine have to do with me, a Singaporean living in the 21st century? Three Reflections on HIStory from […]
UNSEEN
Introduction A. A WORLD UNSEEN B. AN ADVERSARY UNMASKED (Gen 3, Eph 6:10-12) C. A VICTORY LIVED (Eph 6:10-20) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Daniel 11 Thematic Next Week’s Speaker: Benjamin Sun
THE MISSIONAL CHRISTIAN
Introduction 1. Big Picture: Establishing a Missional Church … 2. Focus: The 3 Key Anchors in Being a Missional Christian A. GET MISSION CLEAR“Go therefore and make disciples …” (Matt 28:18-20) B. BE MISSION READY“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness …” (Matt 6:33) C. STAY MISSION TRUE“And the things you have heard of me […]
FATHER SEND US
Introduction Two unshakable assurances as the Father sends us: A. THERE IS UNPRECEDENTED PEACE IN THE GOSPEL (vv.19-21)“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (v.21) B. THERE IS UNSTOPPABLE POWER IN THE GOSPEL (vv.22-23)“He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” (v.22) ConclusionLet’s finish […]
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Background Two instances where Daniel had “no strength left” (vv.8, 16-17). Daniel’s weakness was primarily due to his encountering a “man clothed in linen”, a theophany (vv.5-9). How did God graciously strengthen Daniel? Three key ways : A. GOD TOUCHED HIS SERVANT (vv.10, 16, 18) B. GOD ENCOURAGED HIS SERVANT (vv.11-12, 19) C. […]
NOT ABOUT YOU
Introduction A. SPIRITUAL BATTLES BEYOND YOU (10:1 – 11:1) Application: We pray for the world! B. DARK FUTURES UNSEEN BY YOU (11:2 – 12:4) Application: We stand firm in God! C. PLANS MORE SIGNIFICANT THAN YOU (12:5–12) Application: We participate in God’s will! Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Daniel 10 Thematic Next Week’s Speaker: Ps Kirk […]
GOD ANSWERS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS
Introduction God’s surprising answer to Daniel in Daniel 9:24-27 The key question: God is faithful to His holiness and to you. How will you respond to His faithfulness? When we see the numbers in the “seventy weeks” prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, focus on their significance rather than their literal value. We appreciate their significance through […]
SEEK THE COVENANT-KEEPING GOD
You may take down your own notes from the sermon. Next Week’s Topic: Daniel 9 Thematic Next Week’s Speaker: Benjamin Sun
A LIFE OF FAITH
Introduction Blessed 45th Anniversary, Covenant EFC! Two Critical Aspects of a Life of Faith as seen in Hebrews 11:1-2: A. A LIFE OF FAITH BELIEVES IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (v.1) “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” B. A LIFE OF FAITH LIVES FOR THE PRAISES […]
