KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS
Introduction 1. Overview of Sermon on the Mount a. Radical Nature of the Kingdom (Matt 5:1-12) b. Radical Calling (Matt 5:13-16) c. Radical Righteousness Matt5:17- 7:12) i. In relation to the law (Matt 5:17-48) ii. In relation to spirituality (Matt 6:1-18) iii. In relation to riches (Matt 6:19-34) […]
KINGDOM RICHES
Introduction How does the Kingdom redefine our relationship with money? A. LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY (vv.19-24) B. STEWARD SIMPLY (vv.25-34) ConclusionTrust God fully! Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 7:1-12Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Ps Timothy Yeo (East)
Seven Elements of the Lord’s Prayer
Introduction 1. “Who is smarter?” and “Who is more spiritual?” 2. Spirituality of Righteousness Three illustrations — Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting Overview1. Radical Nature of the Kingdom (5:1-12) 2. Radical Calling (5:13-16) 3. Radical Righteousness Part 1. In relation to the Law (5:17-48) Part 2. In relation to Spirituality (6:1-18) Today’s Focus – The Lord’s Prayer! Seven Elements in […]
KINGDOM RIGHTEOUSNESS
Introduction A. OUR VISION IS NOT LONG ENOUGH! (vv.17–20) B. OUR EFFORTS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! (vv.21–48) ConclusionTrust in Jesus our Righteousness! Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 6:1-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Beatitudes: a poetic description of what blessedness and flourishing in the Kingdom looks like, inviting hearers to follow Jesus fully. Verse 3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Verse 4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Verse 5: Blessed are the meek, […]
FOLLOW ME!
Introduction A simple yet profound command from Jesus: “Follow Me” changed the lives of His disciples and it continues to change lives today. Matthew 4:17-25 highlights three essential truths about what it means to follow Jesus: A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … (v.17)“… the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” B. FOLLOW ME AND … (vv.18-22)“I […]
TRUE OBEDIENCE
Introduction Today, Jesus comes to restore you from your wilderness and ignite God’s reign in your life. However, there is ONE CONDITION. Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 4:17–25Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
FOUR SURPRISES!
Introduction 1. Life is full of surprises! 2. Four Surprises in the biblical narrative in Matthew chapter 2. Surprise 1THE UNEXPECTED SEEKERS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE (vv.1-2) Surprise 2 THE ‘COULDN’T-CARE-LESS’ REJECTORS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE — HEROD AND THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS (vv.3-8) Surprise 3THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO DELIVER (vv.9-18) Surprise 4THE […]
WHO IS JESUS?
Introduction “No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same.” – Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew Who is this Jesus, who is worth our ALL IN? A. THE LORD OF HISTORY THROUGH WHOM OUR PAST IS REDEEMED (vv.1-17) B. THE SAVIOUR OF SOULS IN WHOM OUR FUTURE IS SECURE (vv.18-25) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: […]
Your Kingdom Come!
The Gospel according to Matthew is a portrait of Jesus — the story of our King. There are three broad sections in the story:Jesus’ identity and preparation for ministry (1:1-4:16) Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom to Israel and resulting responses (4:17-16:20) Jesus to Jerusalem: kingdom enactment through death and resurrection (16:21-28:20) Unlike the […]
