SURPRISE!
Three surprises in John 3:16 A. THE SURPRISING LOVE “For God so loved the world …” B. THE SURPRISING GIFT “… that He gave His Only Son …” C. THE SURPRISING INVITATION “… that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s […]
The Great Co-Mission
Introduction A. EVEN WITH HESITATION THEY OBEYED AND WENT. WHAT HESITATION IS HOLDING YOU BACK? (vv. 16-17) “When they saw him, they worshiped him — but some of them doubted!” (v. 17, NLT) B. HIS AUTHORITY REIGNS OVER EVERY POWER. WHICH AUTHORITY IS STOPPING YOU IN MISSION? (vv. 18-20a) “I have been given […]
Undefeated
Introduction The story that changed the world – Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. What appears as a defeat was the greatest victory in history! Jesus, the King remains undefeated in two powerful ways: A. UNDEFEATED BY SUFFERING (27:27–66) “And Jesus yielded up his spirit … and they laid it in his own new […]
BE THOU MY VISION!
Introduction 1. Vision determines response! 2. Four responses in Matthew 26:1-27:27 RESPONSE 1: THE BLINDNESS OF THE RELIGIOUS AUTHORITIES (26:1-5) “Then the chief priests and the elders… plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.” (vv. 3-4) RESPONSE 2: THE DEVOTION OF THE GRATEFUL SAINT (26:6-13) “… she has done a beautiful […]
Who is Like the Lord Our God?
A. GOD OF GLORY: PRAISE HIM! For blessing New Life’s work For it’s an imperative For it’s a discipline of discipleship B. GOD OF GRACE: FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE! In His heart for the needy In testimony In transformation Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 26:1-27:27Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, […]
Are You Ready For That Day?
Introduction How do we live so that we are ready every day? Two questions we need to ask ourselves daily: A. HOW DO YOU VIEW GOD? Live as a disciple who knows the Master (Parable of the Talents vv. 14-30). B. HOW DO YOU VIEW OTHERS? Live as a disciple who serves others as […]
Staying Awake
Introduction Addressing a difficult text… We are to stay awake if we are to stay true to Christ till the end. A. BE WISE — DON’T BE DECEIVED B. BE FAITHFUL — DON’T GIVE UP Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 25:1-46Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev […]
Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction 3 reasons to skip Matthew 23 … Yet Matthew 23 applies to all of us! Heed the three calls in Matthew 23: A. SHUN HYPOCRISY! (vv. 2–7) B. WALK HUMBLY! (vv. 8–12) C. FEEL GOD’S HEART (vv. 37-39) Conclusion Would we repent and return? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: […]
Kingdom Answers
Introduction When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. A. OUR ALLEGIANCE IS REVEALED (vv. 15–22) Our response: Render to God what belongs to God. B. OUR HOPE IS REVEALED (vv. 23–33) Our response: Rely on the power and promises of God. Conclusion When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. When Jesus […]
Unhindered Kingdom
How do we become a part of the Kingdom’s unhindered advance? A. PASS IT ON TO OTHERS“They will also listen” (v. 28) B. PRACTISE HOSPITALITY “(Paul) welcomed all who came to him” (v. 30) C. PREACH THE KINGDOM“Preaching the kingdom of God” (v. 31) ConclusionDisciple the nations at our doorstep. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext […]
