The Gift of Peace
Big idea: When we receive God’s peace, we are given the peace with God, and the peace of God! What is the gift of peace from God? Two aspects of the gift of God’s peace: A. PEACE WITH GOD (v.27a) B. PEACE OF GOD (v.27b-d) ConclusionTrust in God to receive the gift of […]
The Gift of JOY
Introduction What is joy? A. GOD IS JOY B. GOD ANNOUNCES JOY C. GOD OFFERS JOY Conclusion Are you happy? “God saves, not only for His glory, but also for His gladness.” – J.I. Packer, Knowing God. Next Week’s Topic: The Gift of PeaceNext Week’s Speakers: Rev Kirk Tan (BPJ), Ps Timothy Yeo (WDL) […]
The Gift of JOY
We address 4 questions concerning the Saviour, Messiah (Anointed One) and Lord, and how He would bring great gladness and joy: A. WHO WAS THIS? We can have joy in God Himself coming for us. B. WHAT DID HE COME TO DO?We can have joy in God restoring us to Himself. C. HOW […]
THE GIFT OF HOPE
Introduction Our hope in life is found only in Jesus Christ because … A. IN CHRIST WE ARE SAVED WITH HOPE (vv.1-2) ”… justified by faith … we rejoice in hope of the glory of God” B. IN CHRIST WE SUFFER WITH HOPE (vv.3-4) “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings […]
THE GIFT OF HOPE
Fyodor Dostoevsky: “to live without hope is to cease to live”. A psychological view of hope by Anthony Scioli and Henry Biller: there are three main types of hope — attachment hope, transcendence hope, and mastery hope. The Christian vision of hope provides deeper and more satisfying solutions to our human longing for hope. […]
THE GIFT OF HOPE
Introduction 1. The cry of humanity — “Is there any hope?” The spiritual darkness and hopelessness before the first Christmas. 2. Christmas brings hope. “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” – Matthew 1:23 3. The Gift of Hope rests […]
Leviticus Remembered “Be Holy for I am Holy”
Introduction Holiness… A. BELONGING TO GOD B. BECOMING LIKE HIM Next Week’s Topic: The Gift of HopeNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Katherine Chan (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Ps Benjamin Sun (East)
Leviticus Remembered “Be Holy for I am Holy”
Introduction Holiness is about… A. ENCOUNTERING A HOLY GOD B. BEING HIS HOLY PEOPLE C. KNOWING THE HEART OF OUR HOLY GOD Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: The Gift of HopeNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Katherine Chan (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL) & Ps Benjamin Sun (East)
Keeping The Covenant
Introduction How to walk in covenant relationship with God? A. WORSHIP IN REVERENT AWE B. WALK IN HUMBLE OBEDIENCE AND REPENTANCE Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus RememberedNext Week’s Speakers: Rev Sharon Fong (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
Keeping The Covenant
Introduction Choices have consequences. It is a fundamental rule for life. And our life with God is governed and guided by His covenant with us: A. KEEPING HIS COVENANT LEADS TO OUR FLOURISHING (vv.3-13) B. BREAKING HIS COVENANT LEADS TO OUR LANGUISHING (vv.14-45) Conclusion Our God who both blesses and disciplines … Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus […]
