KINGDOM RIGHTEOUSNESS
Introduction A. OUR VISION IS NOT LONG ENOUGH! (vv.17–20) B. OUR EFFORTS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! (vv.21–48) ConclusionTrust in Jesus our Righteousness! Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 6:1-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Chan (BPJ, WDL & East)
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Beatitudes: a poetic description of what blessedness and flourishing in the Kingdom looks like, inviting hearers to follow Jesus fully. Verse 3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Verse 4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Verse 5: Blessed are the meek, […]
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Introduction Jesus teaches His disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven (vv.1-2) What is so distinctive about being a Kingdom people? A. LIVING BY KINGDOM VALUES (vv.3-12) B. LIVING WITH KINGDOM INFLUENCE (vv.13-16) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:17–6:4,16-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East) […]
KINGDOM PEOPLE
Introduction As Kingdom people, we are to be: A. FAITHFUL IN KINGDOM INFLUENCE (vv.1-2, 13-16) AS WE ARE B. SHAPED BY KINGDOM VALUES (vv.3-12) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:17–6:4,16-18Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Tan Kay Kiong (East)
FOLLOW ME!
Introduction A simple yet profound command from Jesus: “Follow Me” changed the lives of His disciples and it continues to change lives today. Matthew 4:17-25 highlights three essential truths about what it means to follow Jesus: A. FOLLOW ME BECAUSE … (v.17)“… the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” B. FOLLOW ME AND … (vv.18-22)“I […]
FOLLOW ME!
Introduction Following Jesus involves … A. REPENTANCE B. RESHAPING Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 5:1–16Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Rev Sandra Chi (BPJ), Ps Lim Keng Yeow (WDL) & Ps Lee Da-Win (East)
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)
