DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND?
Introduction A. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND THE WORTH OF THE KINGDOM? (vv. 44 – 46) B. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND THE JUDGMENT THAT IS TO COME? (vv. 47 – 50) C. DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT JESUS REQUIRES OF US? (vv. 51 – 58) Conclusion Is He really worthy … to you? Sunday Worship Songs […]
Kingdom Parables: Build God’s Kingdom
Introduction (vv. 34-35) God will continue to build His Kingdom, even when … A. EVIL SEEMS TO FLOURISH (vv. 24-30, 36-43) B. EFFORTS DONE IN THE NAME OF JESUS APPEAR SO INSIGNIFICANT (vv. 31-33) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 13:44-58Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Rev […]
Kingdom Parables: Be the Soil that Bears Much Fruit
Introduction Where are we in Matthew’s gospel? Jesus speaks to the crowds … in parables. What are parables? “Jesus’ parables are stories with intent… The question is, ‘What was Jesus doing with this story?’ Parables are chisels to create space and enable people to see the in-breaking of the kingdom in a first-century world.” – […]
LIVING FOR SOMETHING GREATER
Introduction We were made to live for something GREATER yet we often settle for lesser things that cannot satisfy. A. WE CHASE RITUALS BUT WHAT WE CRAVE IS RELATIONSHIP (v. 6) “… something greater than the temple is here.” B. WE DEMAND SIGNS BUT WHAT WE NEED IS SURRENDER (v. 41) “… something greater […]
The Generation God Desires
Introduction Verse 16: “But to what shall I compare this generation?” What “this generation” means … The question before us will we be: A. A HARDENED GENERATION THAT REJECTS JESUS? OR … 1. They were foolish towards God’s ways. (vv. 16-19) 2. They failed to repent at Jesus’ mighty works. (vv. 20-24) Jesus pronounces judgements […]
SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM
Introduction When we begin to waiver … A. CALL OUT TO GOD (vv. 2–6) B. GOD HOLDS ON TO US (vv. 7–15) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 11:16–30 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Kirk Tan (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
What It Takes To Be A Missional Disciple
Introduction 1. When you play a game of Monopoly … 2. Don’t drift: Get missional in life! Matthew 10 indicates to us what it takes to be a missional disciple. Three key considerations: A. YOUR CALLING MUST BE CLEAR (11:1; 10:1-15) 1. The Instructions Given (11:1) 2. The Twelve Chosen (10:1-15)– Message of Peace, Ministry […]
His Mission, Ours
Introduction His Mission, Ours A. PRAY AND ALIGN WITH GOD’S HEART (9:35-38) B. PROCLAIM WHILE TRUSTING IN HIM (10:1-15) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs found at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 10:16-11:1 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Our Merciful God
Discipleship Questions Question 1: How uncomfortable would you feel if today you saw Jesus being at the home of a “sinner”? Question 2: How far would Jesus’ mercy extend in today’s world? Question 3: Who will show the extent of the King’s mercy? Will you? Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:35-10:15 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Daniel Chen (BPJ), […]
Behold Our God
Introduction A. WHEN WE’RE OVERWHELMED BY STORMS — JESUS SAVES US! (8:23-27) B. WHEN WE’RE OPPRESSED BY EVIL — JESUS DELIVERS US! (8:28-34) C. WHEN WE’RE CRIPPLED BY SINS — JESUS FORGIVES US! (9:1-8) ConclusionTrust and Follow Jesus! Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:9-34Next Sunday’s Speakers: Rev Matthew Lo (BPJ), Rev Kirk Tan (WDL) & Rev […]
