Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction An extended Kingdom Lament 1. Hypokrites – noun, is a term used to describe stage actors. Pretending, acting a part. 2. What tone do you hear in Jesus’ words? 3. Ouai – the anti-makarios 4. Woes summarised in the first 12 verses, where we learn two key aspects for faithful living […]
Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction 3 reasons to skip Matthew 23 … Yet Matthew 23 applies to all of us! Heed the three calls in Matthew 23: A. SHUN HYPOCRISY! (vv. 2–7) B. WALK HUMBLY! (vv. 8–12) C. FEEL GOD’S HEART (vv. 37-39) Conclusion Would we repent and return? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: […]
Lament and Longing – Do You Feel the Grief?
Introduction What does the chapter show us about Jesus? A. THE JESUS WHO WOULD REBUKE GRAVELY B. THE JESUS WHO WOULD RESTORE GENTLY Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 24:1-51Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win(BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
Kingdom Answers
Introduction When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. A. OUR ALLEGIANCE IS REVEALED (vv. 15–22) Our response: Render to God what belongs to God. B. OUR HOPE IS REVEALED (vv. 23–33) Our response: Rely on the power and promises of God. Conclusion When we question Jesus, He reveals our hearts. When Jesus […]
Kingdom Answers
Question: When King Jesus is revealed, examine who truly reigns at the centre of your life. Is it truly King Jesus? Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 23:1-38Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Keng Yeow (BPJ), Hor Guo Yi (WDL) & Rev Kirk Tan (East)
Kingdom Answers
Introduction The wisdom of Jesus when tested (vv. 18, 35) — that the crowds marvelled and were astonished (vv. 22, 33) [cf. Matt 13:54] We can learn from and lean on Jesus’ wisdom to navigate difficult issues in life! A. ASKING THE DEEPER QUESTIONS (vv. 15-23, 41-46) B. SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE (vv. 23-33, […]
Unhindered Kingdom
Introduction Two ways we can participate in seeing God’s Kingdom going forth unhindered. A. BE OPEN TO RECEIVE PEOPLE (v. 30)“… and welcomed everyone who came to see him.” B. BE READY TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL (v. 31)“Unhindered and with complete confidence, he continued to preach God’s Kingdom and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ.” Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s […]
Unhindered Kingdom
How do we become a part of the Kingdom’s unhindered advance? A. PASS IT ON TO OTHERS“They will also listen” (v. 28) B. PRACTISE HOSPITALITY “(Paul) welcomed all who came to him” (v. 30) C. PREACH THE KINGDOM“Preaching the kingdom of God” (v. 31) ConclusionDisciple the nations at our doorstep. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext […]
Unhindered Kingdom
Introduction The Kingdom advances unhindered by: A. BREAKING DOWN OUR WALLS (v. 28) B. MOVING THROUGH ORDINARY FAITHFULNESS (vv. 30-31) ConclusionLet’s move with the Kingdom, because the Kingdom is moving forward. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 22:15–46Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Dr Sharon Fong (WDL) & Ps […]
Unhindered Disciple
Introduction What is the very last word in the book of Acts? “unhindered”(NASB), “without hindrance” (ESV, NIV) Missions Theme 2025: Unhindered 12 Oct: Unhindered Disciple 19 Oct: Unhindered Kingdom In Acts 28:17-31, Paul provides a vivid portrait of an unhindered disciple, regardless of the cost. Two Marks of an Unhindered Disciple: A. BOLD IN THE MISSION (vv. […]
