FOLLOW ME!
What is the reason, result and reality of following Jesus? A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND (v.17) B. FOLLOW ME AND … I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN (vv.18-22) C. FOLLOW ME TO … TEACH, PROCLAIM AND DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY OF THE KINGDOM (vv.23-25) ConclusionFollow Me Next Week’s […]
What Does Faithful Obedience Look Like?
Introduction “There are many who follow our Lord halfway, but not the other half.” – Meister Eckhart In Matthew 3:1 – 4:16, Jesus models true obedience for us in three crucial ways! In other words, we can emulate three aspects of Jesus’ faithful obedience. A. FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE IN OUR GOD-HONOURING TESTIMONY (3:13-17) Jesus’ baptism: […]
TRUE OBEDIENCE: DISCIPLESHIP IN THE DESERT
What is the driest place on earth? Three interconnected narratives in Matthew 3 and 4 — the ministry of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus, and the temptation of Jesus — all took place in the desert! The desert is unforgiving and harsh, but God often shows up in the desert! As Rodney Reeves puts it:The […]
TRUE OBEDIENCE
Introduction Today, Jesus comes to restore you from your wilderness and ignite God’s reign in your life. However, there is ONE CONDITION. Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 4:17–25Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Timothy Yeo (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
FOUR SURPRISES!
Introduction 1. Life is full of surprises! 2. Four Surprises in the biblical narrative in Matthew chapter 2. Surprise 1THE UNEXPECTED SEEKERS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE (vv.1-2) Surprise 2 THE ‘COULDN’T-CARE-LESS’ REJECTORS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE — HEROD AND THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS (vv.3-8) Surprise 3THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO DELIVER (vv.9-18) Surprise 4THE […]
WHO IS JESUS?
Introduction A JESUS A. … WHO IS LARGER THAN WE THINK (vv.1-6) B. … WHO IS MORE GRACIOUS THAN WE BELIEVE (vv.7-17) C. … WHO IS WAY MORE WONDERFUL THAN WE CAN EVER IMAGINE (VV.18-25) ConclusionWho is Jesus to you? Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 2:1–23Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, […]
WHO IS JESUS?
Introduction “No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same.” – Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew Who is this Jesus, who is worth our ALL IN? A. THE LORD OF HISTORY THROUGH WHOM OUR PAST IS REDEEMED (vv.1-17) B. THE SAVIOUR OF SOULS IN WHOM OUR FUTURE IS SECURE (vv.18-25) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: […]
WHO IS JESUS?
Introduction 1. Matthew the tax collector … 2. Who is Jesus? Two evidences: A. PROVEN BY HIS SUPERNATURAL LINEAGE (vv.1-17) B. PROVEN BY HIS SUPERNATURAL BIRTH (vv.18-25) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 2:1–23Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
Your Kingdom Come!
The Gospel according to Matthew is a portrait of Jesus — the story of our King. There are three broad sections in the story:Jesus’ identity and preparation for ministry (1:1-4:16) Jesus’ announcement of the kingdom to Israel and resulting responses (4:17-16:20) Jesus to Jerusalem: kingdom enactment through death and resurrection (16:21-28:20) Unlike the […]
FULLY ABUNDANT LIFE 活出丰盛的生命
A. WHAT IS NOT ABUNDANT LIFE? 什么不是丰盛的生命? B. WHAT IS ABUNDANT LIFE? 什么是丰盛的生命? C. THE PURPOSE OF HAVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE 拥有丰盛生命的真正意义To fulfill the Great Commission 要遵行大使命 Next Week’s Topic: Gospel of Matthew OverviewNext Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Benjamin Sun (BPJ, WDL & East)
