Kingdom Family
Introduction “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness …” – Matthew 6:33 Following immediately from the community discourse Be a Kingdom Family that: A. SEEKS THE INTENT OF GOD’S DESIGN 1. Divorce “for any and every reason”? (cf. Deut 24:1) 2. The real problem is not technicality, it’s avoidance. B. SEEKS THE INTEGRITY […]
Kingdom Family
Introduction (vv. 1-2)A. FORGIVE IN MARRIAGE FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S WILL (vv. 3-9) B. STEWARD SINGLEHOOD FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S KINGDOM (vv. 10-12) Conclusion Beholding Christ’s return (Rev 1:7) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws See you next Sunday, 7 Sep, at the Singapore EXPO Hall 1 for the 47th Anniversary Service. Doors […]
Kingdom Family
The Question/Context “And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’” (v. 3) The divergent opinions regarding divorce: Qumran, Schools of Shammai, Hillel.A. STAYING MARRIED FAITHFULLY 1. Jesus’ response: Matthew 19:4-6 2. Poignant Statements from Jesus: Matt 19:8-9 a. “… because of […]
Forgive(n)
What’s the parable about and what does it say about how we’re to live as Kingdom people?A. THE UNTHINKABLE RELEASE: IN THE KINGDOM, WE’RE GRACE RECEIVERS B. THE UNACCEPTABLE RELENTLESSNESS: IN THE KINGDOM, WE’RE GRACE RELEASERS Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 19:1-12Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Kirk Tan (BPJ), Rev Dr Sharon Fong […]
Forgive(n)
RECOGNISING THE SETTING Gentle Jesus sometimes says things that unsettle us — see Matthew 6:14-15,18:35. Forgiveness touches a raw nerve in everyone — including me. “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” (C. S. Lewis) Context: The parable of the unforgiving servant comes at the end of the community […]
Forgive(n)
Big Idea: Forgiven people forgive people. What does Kingdom forgiveness look like? F – Forgive without limits (vv. 21–22) O – Our overwhelming debt (vv. 23–24) R – Receive the mercy God released (vv. 25–27) G – Grant others the mercy God released (vv. 28–30) I – Impact to the Kingdom is seen (v. 31) […]
The Culture of the Kingdom
Introduction 1. What kind of people does God want us to become? 2. In Matthew 18, three important Kingdom-Culture themes emerge: A. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HUMILITY —Where greatness is not about position, but posture! (vv. 1-5) B. THE KINGDOM CULTURE OF HOLINESS —Where sin is taken seriously, and compromise is renounced! (vv. 6-9) C. […]
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Introduction Just who is this Jesus? He is … A. THE GOD WHO BLESSES US WITH REVELATION – RECEIVE FROM HIM (16:13-20) B. THE GOD WHO SUFFERS FOR OUR REDEMPTION – FOLLOW HIM (16:21-28) C. THE GOD WHO GLORIOUSLY GRANTS US RESTORATION – LISTEN TO HIM (17:1-13) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: […]
WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?
Introduction 1. Climax and pivotal point in Jesus’ ministry 2. Three conversations Jesus had with His disciples highlighted by three statements: A. BLESSED ARE YOU (16:13-20) B. YOU ARE NOT SETTING YOUR MIND ON THE THINGS OF GOD (16:21-28) C. RISE AND HAVE NO FEAR (17:1-13) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew […]
Authentic Spirituality
Introduction Authentic spirituality happens when life with God is lived from the inside-out. We grow in authentic spirituality when we: A. ALIGN OUR HEARTS TO WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY COMMANDED (15:1-20) B. DISCERN THE TIMES THROUGH WHAT GOD IS ALREADY DOING (16:1-12) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 16:13-17:13Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev […]
