The Prodigal’s Father
Introduction The well-known parable of Jesus known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son was the answer of Jesus to the murmurings of the Pharisees and teachers of the law that He was welcoming sinners and ate with them (Lk 15:2). We often focus most on the second son. Some focus on the elder brother. […]
Being Clean
Introduction 1. Recap of Leviticus 11–15 2. From Acts 10, there are two essential convictions of being clean: A. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM GOD’S CLEANSING “So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” – Acts […]
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
Introduction 1. The Dunning-Kruger Effect 2. Three Key Considerations for Spiritual Leadership Today! (Lev 8–10) KEY CONSIDERATION 1Everything we DO means nothing — until we consecrate ourselves to God! (Lev 8) The Story of Two Rams Total Consecration: The ear to hear God’s Word! The hand to do God’s will! The feet to walk God’s […]
AT ONE
Introduction The problem statement of Leviticus A. ONE FOR ALL B. ONCE FOR ALL ConclusionThanksgiving and Worship — Our All for One Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 8-16 Focus: Spiritual Leadership Next Week’s Speakers: Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Distinction!
Big idea: A Godly life of distinction is where we live in His presence and live out His purpose. Overview of Leviticus 11–15 God calls us to a life of distinction where we: A. LIVE IN HIS PRESENCE We worship a Holy God who desires to live with unholy people! B. LIVE OUT HIS PURPOSE […]
Wonderful!
Introduction Origins of Mother’s Day God’s motherly attributes A. HOW THE WORLD SEES MOTHERS: WONDER WOMEN 1. We do not need to be wonder women. 2. God uses ordinary women. (v.26) B. HOW MOTHERS SEE THEMSELVES: WONDERING WOMEN 1. Fear God, not fear fears. 2. He is the God of the impossible; no word […]
Identity Crisis: Grounding Our Identity in the Digital Age
Introduction What keeps us secure and significant in our identity: A. RECEIVING GOD’S APPROVAL RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S APPLAUSE B. FULFILLING GOD’S CALLING RATHER THAN PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Honouring Mothers Next Week’s Speakers: Betty Lee (BPJ), Tina Chua (WDL), Pamela Sun (East)
Purpose Pursuit: Living Meaningfully in a Material World
Introduction 1. The polycrisis in contemporary life 2. Jim Carrey’s speech at the Golden Globe Award. – Success doesn’t bring satisfaction … Jesus shows us what it takes! (Matthew 4:19) Three Transformational Keys: A. IGNITE THE PASSION! “Follow Me!” B. LEARN THE PATHWAY! “And I will make you …” C. […]
Mental Health Matters: Embracing Wholeness
Introduction Three Myths Embracing WHOLENESS A. EMBRACING GOD’S WORTH OF A PERSON: HUMAN DOING VS HUMAN BELOVED (Matt 3:16–17; 4:1–6) B. EMBRACING GOD’S WORK FOR A PERSON: HUMAN EXISTENCE VS HUMAN DESTINY (Matt 11:28 – 30; Jn 4:34) C. EMBRACING GOD’S WAY OF BEING A PERSON: HUMAN ALONE VS HUMAN TOGETHER (Mk 3:13–14; […]
Gender and Sexuality: Embracing God’s Design
Introduction If sexuality is God’s design, why then are the demands so difficult to meet?Why are desires so strong that making good choices seems so difficult?How do we respond? Five Questions: 1. What is God’s design for sexuality and why? Genesis 1:27-28Revelation 21:2 2. How did our experience and expression of sexuality become problematic? Genesis […]
