SURPRISE!
Three surprises about Christmas: SURPRISE 1: GOD LOVES YOU “For God so loved the world …” SURPRISE 2: GOD GAVE HIS ALL FOR YOU “… that He gave His one and only Son …” SURPRISE 3: GOD INVITES YOU “… that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” […]
The Great Co-Mission
Introduction And so Matthew ends: the disciples return to the place where their journey began (v. 6). In the place where they were first called, Jesus gave them His final instruction: He called them to call others to follow Him. He gave them the Great Commission. The key command: Disciple the nations! It’s at the […]
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?
Introduction 1. Praise the Lord … 2. Two Reasons: A. FOR THE LORD SITS ON HIGH (vv. 4-5) B. FOR THE LORD STOOPS DOWN (vv. 6-9) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 26:1-27:27Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Are You Ready For That Day?
Introduction When Jesus returns… A. …WILL YOU BE READY TO MEET HIM? (vv. 1-13) B. …WILL YOU BE FOUND FAITHFUL AS HIS SERVANT? (vv. 14-30) C. …WILL YOU BE SEPARATED FROM HIM? (vv. 31-46) Conclusion The only way for us to be ready for that Day is to be ready every […]
Staying Awake
Introduction Have you ever been so tired you could sleep standing up? “Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming”. (Matt 24:42) Staying awake is about being vigilant — ready for the return of our King. Matthew 24-25 contains the Eschatological Discourse – the final teaching segment in […]
Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction An extended Kingdom Lament 1. Hypokrites – noun, is a term used to describe stage actors. Pretending, acting a part. 2. What tone do you hear in Jesus’ words? 3. Ouai – the anti-makarios 4. Woes summarised in the first 12 verses, where we learn two key aspects for faithful living […]
Kingdom Answers
Question: When King Jesus is revealed, examine who truly reigns at the centre of your life. Is it truly King Jesus? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 23:1-38Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Keng Yeow (BPJ), Hor Guo Yi (WDL) & Rev Kirk Tan (East)
Unhindered Disciple
Introduction What is the very last word in the book of Acts? “unhindered”(NASB), “without hindrance” (ESV, NIV) Missions Theme 2025: Unhindered 12 Oct: Unhindered Disciple 19 Oct: Unhindered Kingdom In Acts 28:17-31, Paul provides a vivid portrait of an unhindered disciple, regardless of the cost. Two Marks of an Unhindered Disciple: A. BOLD IN THE MISSION (vv. […]
