SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM: Three Surprises Concerning John the Baptist
A. JOHN’S SURPRISING STUMBLING Verse 3: Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for “another” (Gk allos vs heteros: another of a different kind) Verse 6: Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. B. JOHN’S SURPRISING SIGNIFICANCE Verse 11a: Among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than […]
SEEING CLEARLY, STANDING FIRM
Introduction A. SEE BEYOND THE NEAR HORIZON (vv. 2–6) B. SEE CLEARLY GOD’S ANOINTED ONE (vv. 7–15) Conclusion Jesus is the One. 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)
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)
His Mission, Ours
Introduction Continue His Mission A. PRAYING EARNESTLY FOR LABOURERS (9:35-38) B. STEPPING OUT TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS (10:1-15) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs found at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 10:16-11:1 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
His Mission, Ours
Introduction The pattern of the Kingdom A. SEE AND PLEAD (9:35-38) B. GO AND PROCLAIM (10:1-15) Conclusion The Church is God’s appointed means for the Gospel. Sunday Worship Songs found at cefc.ch/sws Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 10:16-11:1 Next Sunday’s Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Our Merciful God
Introduction 1. ”I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” (v.13) 2. Mercy of Jesus seen in three ways: A. MERCY WITHOUT RESERVATION B. MERCY WITHOUT LIMITATION C. MERCY WITHOUT FIXATION Conclusion Next Sunday’s Topic: Matthew 9:35-10:15 Next Sunday’s Speakers: Daniel Chen (BPJ), Rev Sandra Chi (WDL) & Rev Dr Sharon Fong (East)
Our Merciful God
Introduction Recap on the five discourses.Chapters 8 and 9 being on the authority of Jesus. Matthew 9:9-34 speaks of “Our Merciful God” in terms of: A. THE MERCY GOD DESIRES (vv.12-14) “Go and learn what this means ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.“ (v.13) […]
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), […]
