Staying Awake
Introduction Have you ever been so tired you could sleep standing up? “Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming”. (Matt 24:42) Staying awake is about being vigilant — ready for the return of our King. Matthew 24-25 contains the Eschatological Discourse – the final teaching segment in […]
Staying Awake
Introduction Addressing a difficult text… We are to stay awake if we are to stay true to Christ till the end. A. BE WISE — DON’T BE DECEIVED B. BE FAITHFUL — DON’T GIVE UP Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Matthew 25:1-46Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev […]
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 […]
