His Mission, Ours
Introduction The pattern of the Kingdom A. SEE AND PLEAD (9:35-38) B. GO AND PROCLAIM (10:1-15) Conclusion The Church is God’s appointed means for the Gospel. Sunday Worship Songs found at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 10:16-11:1 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Our Merciful God
Introduction Recap on the five discourses.Chapters 8 and 9 being on the authority of Jesus. Matthew 9:9-34 speaks of “Our Merciful God” in terms of: A. THE MERCY GOD DESIRES (vv.12-14) “Go and learn what this means ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.“ (v.13) […]
Behold Our God
Introduction What do we behold? A. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO IS WITH US IN THE STORM! (8:23-27) B. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO COMES TO US IN OUR DISTRESS! (8:28-34) C. BEHOLD OUR GOD WHO MEETS US IN OUR DEEPEST NEED! (9:1-8) Conclusion Behold our God! … Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo […]
Kingdom Authority
After describing the Kingdom in words in the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus displaying the Kingdom through His actions. What about the Kingdom did He display or reveal? A. A KINGDOM WITH HEALING AUTHORITY B. A KINGDOM REQUIRING HOLY ALLEGIANCE Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 8:23–9:8 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Ivan Ho […]
Kingdom Choices
Introduction Life is a series of choices. Some choices have minor consequences, while others shape our destiny. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, concludes with four sharp contrasts, calling us to decisive commitment in Three Critical Kingdom Choices: A. LIVING THE GOD OR GOOD LIFE? (vv.13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate … For the gate […]
Next 25 Years of Transforming Lives
Introduction The world yearns for deep change, yet how does true transformation happen? A. THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (2:1–44) “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” – Acts 2:2 B. THE TRANSFORMING PRESENCE OF A HOLY […]
WHAT LOVE IS THIS
You may write down your own notes. Next Week’s Topic: New Life Friends Day Next Week’s Speakers: Rev Tan Kay Kiong (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Jeremiah Lo (East @ Suntec)
Into the Heart of God
Introduction A lot was said at the cross. This message focuses on what was heard, on the kinds of languages spoken that day. There were three languages spoken that day: The Language of Pragmatism This is the pragmatic language of Science and Maths. However, if that is the only language we speak, we become merely […]
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)