16 June

Teaching: Alan Catchpoole

Text: Topical

Focus: Richard / Laurent (Sharing on Personal Evangelism)

Serving the lord when the going get tough

1. An historical reflection   Psalm 129

Today?

Continuity between the witness of Israel and our witness as Christians. 

2. Our Lord’s warning and assurance   John 16:33

“spoken … peace”

“in the world”

“I have overcome”

3. Paul’s advice   II Corinthians 3:4-6, 4:1-15

3.1 We are not sufficient in ourselves. 3:4

3.2 We faint not – do not lose heart! 4:1

3.3 Three things to avoid lest we become disheartened. 4:2a

3.4 One thing – above all others – that we must do. 4:2b

4. Paul’s analysis of our situation   II Corinthians 4:7-15

4.1 The problems faced. 7-9

4.2 The life and death of Christ. 10-15

21 Apr

Teaching: Mr Michael Yong

Text: Luke 7:36-50

Focus: Reggie & Sunny (Sharing by Poly)

Who Is The True Host To Jesus?

Introduction

1.  A insider who thinks he doesn’t need much forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate an exalted view of self in the presence of others

b. Show little love – little need and appreciation for Jesus

2.  An outsider who knows she needs plentiful forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate a humble view of self in the presence of Jesus

b. Show much love – great need and appreciation for Jesus

Conclusion

Reflection

a. What kind of debtor are you before Jesus – the 500-denarii-kind or 50-denarii-kind?

b. What is the extent of your love to Jesus who has forgiven you over and over again?


14 Apr

Teaching: CChong

Text: Luke 7:18-35

Focus: Jennifer/QiuYue/Boon Jin/ Bee Ngoh (Sharing by PT/WP)

Is Jesus Really the One?

1. Through his disciples, John clarified with Jesus if He’s really the anticipated Messiah (7:18-23)

2. Despite his doubt, Jesus commended John for being the greatest prophet ever (7:24-28)

3. For their unbelief, Jesus chided the unbelieving Jews for being simply wilful & proud (7:29-35)

7 Apr

Teaching: Mr Michael Yong

Text: Luke 7:1-17

Focus: Laurent (Sharing by YG)

Jesus, the Reverser

Introduction

1.  A Gentile centurion believes that Jesus can heal remotely, even one near death, vv 1-10

     a. A need voiced

     b. A faith exercised

     c. A commendation given

2.  Nobody could believe that Jesus raises the dead, vv 11-17

     a. A need unvoiced

     b. A faith needed

     c. A commendation spread

Conclusion