Who Would Believe It?
“Who would have believed it?” — that’s how Isaiah 53 begins. Isaiah 53 tells of Someone whom no one imagined would end up being a Person who saved so many others. Even though on earth, this Person was rejected and excluded by many, considered an outcast, cursed by God. In the end, posthumously, after death, […]
KINGDOM RELATIONSHIPS
Introduction As Kingdom People, how must we relate with God and with others? A. WITH GOD, WE MAY APPROACH BOLDLY (vv.7-11) B. WITH OTHERS, WE MUST DISCERN WISELY (vv.1-6, 12) Conclusion 18 Apr 2025: Good Friday ServiceSpeakers: Rev Dr Gordon Wong (BPJ), Bishop Emeritus Rev Dr Robert Solomon (WDL) & Pastor Dr Jason Lim (East)
KINGDOM RICHES
Introduction Recap: Matthew 5:20 as the overall thrust of the Sermon on the Mount When it comes to a greater righteousness in relation to our material possessions, Jesus calls us to focus on two key aspects regarding the condition of our hearts: A. TO GROW A WHOLLY DEVOTED HEART (OUR ALLEGIANCE TO GOD) Invest […]
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 Two soul-searching questions for living rightly before God: A. WHO REALLY HAS THE FINAL SAY IN MY LIFE? (vv.17-47)“You have heard it said … but I say to you” (vv.21, 27, 31, 33, 38, 43) B.WHO REALLY IS THE UTMOST STANDARD FOR MY LIFE? (v.48)“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is […]
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Introduction As Kingdom people, we are to be: A. FAITHFUL IN KINGDOM INFLUENCE (vv.1-2, 13-16) AS WE ARE B. SHAPED BY KINGDOM VALUES (vv.3-12) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:17–6:4,16-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East)
FOLLOW ME!
What is the reason, result and reality of following Jesus? A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND (v.17) B. FOLLOW ME AND … I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN (vv.18-22) C. FOLLOW ME TO … TEACH, PROCLAIM AND DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY OF THE KINGDOM (vv.23-25) ConclusionFollow Me Next Week’s […]
What Does Faithful Obedience Look Like?
Introduction “There are many who follow our Lord halfway, but not the other half.” – Meister Eckhart In Matthew 3:1 – 4:16, Jesus models true obedience for us in three crucial ways! In other words, we can emulate three aspects of Jesus’ faithful obedience. A. FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE IN OUR GOD-HONOURING TESTIMONY (3:13-17) Jesus’ baptism: […]
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 1. Matthew the tax collector … 2. Who is Jesus? Two evidences: A. PROVEN BY HIS SUPERNATURAL LINEAGE (vv.1-17) B. PROVEN BY HIS SUPERNATURAL BIRTH (vv.18-25) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 2:1–23Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
