Approaching the Throne: Longing for God’s Presence
Introduction When was the last time you slowed down to savour a really good meal? Psalm 63 talks about being satisfied with rich food. This sermon on Psalm 63 is the fourth sermon in our worship and prayer series. The Lord wants to ignite in us a longing for Him, grounded in reverence and dependence! […]
Approaching the Throne: Longing for God’s Presence
Introduction David writes Psalm 63 in the wilderness of Judah — physically depleted, hunted, exposed. Yet his deepest need is not safety but God Himself. Two reasons why longing for God’s presence is essential for discipleship: A. GOD’S PRESENCE SATISFIES US (vv. 1-5) “My soul thirsts for you … Your steadfast love is better than […]
Approaching the Throne … But There’s Resistance
Introduction The days are evil … (5:16, 6:13). And marked with deception, defilement and division. While desperate times call for desperate measures, dark times call for divine measures! A. SING AS ONE WITH OUR FILLED HEART (5:18-20) B. STAND AS ONE WITH OUR FULL GEAR (6:10-18) Conclusion Raise A Hallelujah! Sunday Worship […]
Leave Me Alone … with God
A. GO INTO YOUR ROOM B. SHUT YOUR DOOR C. PRAY TO YOUR FATHER IN SECRET D. DIMENSIONS OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER1. Solitude2. Stillness3. Silence E. IN PRACTICAL TERMS1. Does God pay attention to silent prayer?2. What if I don’t have a private room to pray in?3. What if I don’t have […]
Approaching the Throne … But There’s Resistance
Introduction The days are evil … (5:16, 6:13). And marked with deception, defilement and division. While desperate times call for desperate measures, dark times call for divine measures! A. SING AS ONE WITH OUR FILLED HEART (5:18-20) B. STAND AS ONE WITH OUR FULL GEAR (6:10-18) Conclusion Raise A Hallelujah! Sunday Worship […]
Approaching the Throne in Dependence
You may write down your own notes. Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: WDL: Approaching the Throne … but there’s Resistance (Eph 6:10-18); BPJ: Leave Me Alone … with God (Matt 6:5-6)Next Week’s Speaker(s): Dr Edward K Pousson (BPJ), Rev Edmund Wong (WDL & East)
Approaching the Throne in Dependence
Introduction Recap: Approaching the Throne with Reverence (Rev 4-5). What does it look like when we approach God in dependence? In Nehemiah 1:1-2:8, we see three key postures of dependence by which Nehemiah prays being: A. HE PRAYS AS HIS FIRST PRIORITY (1:1-4) “… I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven” […]
Approaching the Throne in Dependence
Introduction Nehemiah’s example of reverence and dependence in approaching God provide key lessons for Christians today on prayerful dependence on God as we ask Him for the restoration and flourishing of His people. Note three fundamental truths about the God of the Bible: 1. Our God is the “God of heaven” (1:4, 5; 2:20). 2. […]
Approaching the Throne with Reverence
Introduction A. GOD IS GREATER THAN WE REALISE (Rev 4:1-6) B. GOD IS GREATER … EVEN WHEN WE CAN’T SEE IT (Rev 5:1-5) C. JESUS IS GREAT AND HAS DONE GREAT THINGS (Rev 5:6-10) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Approaching the Throne with Dependence Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Ivan Ho […]
Approaching the Throne with Reverence
When we recover the greatness of God, we recover the reverence of worship. Introduction A. RECOVER WONDER. SEE GOD AGAIN! (Rev 4:8) Chapter 4 reveals God is holy. Challenge: “The throne has not shrunk. Our vision has.” B. REFOCUS WORSHIP. WORSHIP THE WORTHY ONE! (Rev 5:9, 10, 12) Chapter 5 reveals God is worthy. Challenge: […]
