PCBC English Sermons: Recent Episodes
PCBC English
Our English service meets 4:30pm Sundays. In Christ, we long to see vibrant multi-lingual congregations, blessing our local communities and beyond.
Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 5:1-6:12. (We apologise for the poor audio quality due to technical difficulties).1. Reception to God's Word (5:1-5)2. Reflection of God's deed (5:6-17)3. Recognition of God's will (6:1-12)
Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 4.1. The adversaries (v1-5)2. Their allegations (v6-16)3. The aftermath (v17-23)4. The absolute authority (v24)
Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist) preaching from Ezra 3:1-13.1. The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6)2. The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13)3. God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)
Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 2.God’s people in Ezra 2 are:1. A people returning to worship (v1–58)2. A people focused on purity (v59–67)3. A people moved to generosity (v68–70)
Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 1:1-11.Unbelievable history in Ezra 1:1. The LORD stirs a king’s heart to free the Israelites (vv. 1–4)2. The LORD stirs his people’s hearts to return home (vv. 5–11)3. The cross: the most unbelievable moment in history (Acts 2:36)Three truths to cling to:1. Our sovereign LORD is faithful to his word- Not one of his promises will fail to pass!2. Our sovereign LORD is working in our suffering- Not one of his trials will be wasted!3. Our sovereign LORD is abundant in his salvation - Not one of his treasures will be lost!
Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from 1 Peter 1:1-12.1. The Christian's Identity (1:1-3) 2. The Christian's Future (1:3-9) 3. The Christian's Privilege (1:10-12)
Ps Barry Lee preaching from Mark 16:1-8 on Easter Sunday. 李傳道與 2024 年 復活節為東區浸信會崇拜講道。In an anti-climatic way, three faithful women encountered the empty tomb and turned into fearful women. Now the same kind of encounter confronts us as believers of Jesus: what do we do with the undeniable fact that Jesus has resurrected, and the confounding fact that we are surrounded by uncertainties? Keep calm and be faithful.1.The three faithful women (vv. 1-4)2.The ultimate good news and promise (vv. 6-7)3.The anti-climax no one expects (v. 8)For reflection:1.In what ways can we become more faithful and humble like the two Marys and Salome?2.What can we do to know deeper about Jesus’s death and resurrection? How can we go tell others?3.How would we reprioritise our actions when we expect to see Jesus anytime?4.In what practical ways can we deal with the tension between knowing the resurrected Jesus and being confronted by our own uncertainty, anxiety and insecurity?
Ps Nathan Cutforth (Papakura Baptist) preaching from Matthew 20.1. A revolution of grace (v1-16)2. A revolution of leadership (v17-28)3. A revolution of acceptance (v29-34)"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)
Ps Albert Tang preaching an introduction to Ezra and Nehemiah from 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 and Ezra 1:1-2.1. Why did they leave home?2. When and how did they return?3. Why did they return?4. Where is home?
Ps Dave Giesbers (Roskill Baptist Church) preaches from Matthew 19:13-30.Four questions the passage asks:1. What must I do to get eternal life? (19:16) 2. What then do I lack? (19:20) 3. Who then can be saved? (19:25) 4. What then will there be for us? (19:27)
Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:21-19:12.Jesus the Servant King redefines forgiveness, marriage, and singleness through the gospel.“Can you imagine?"1. Jesus redefines forgiveness (18:21–35)2. Jesus redefines marriage (19:1–9)3. Jesus redefines singleness (19:10–12)
Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:1-20.“Who then is the greatest in heaven’s kingdom?”1. A model of true greatness: child-like humility (v1-4)2. An obstacle to true greatness: causing child-like faith to stumble (v5-10)3. A picture of true greatness: rescuing lost children (v12-14)4. A step of true greatness: restoring lost family (v15-20)
Ps Dave Giesbers (Mount Roskill Baptist Church) preaching from Matthew 17. A Glimpse of Jesus’ GloryA Peek into Jesus’s Purpose:1. Jesus is bringing rest2. Jesus is mounting a rescue3. Jesus is dealing with our rebellion4. Jesus is fixing our relationship with his Father5. Jesus is restoring us to know God
Ps Albert Tang preaching on Ephesians 4:15-16.Four characteristics of God's body-building program, the church:1. Non-conformity2. Maturity3. Diversity4. Unity
Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 16:13-28.Two questions from Matthew 16:13–28:1. Who is Jesus? (v13-20)- He is "the Christ, the Son of the living God” (v16)2. What does it mean to follow him? (v21-28)- A big reveal (v21)- A wrong answer (v22-23)- Jesus’s answer: “Come and die… and live again!” (v24)
Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist Church & TSCF) preaching from Matthew 15:32-16:12. Note: Due to technical issues, the audio from the sermon's introduction has been edited. The full outline is below:Introduction: Matthew’s “Active Jesus” Report is Continued- Repeated setting and events (eg Galilee, Feeding thousands, conflict with Pharisees) - Repeated themes (eg Compassion, signs)- Repeated use of metaphor (eg Bread)- Repetition is a key to Matthew’s Jewish way of reporting this true story.1. Jesus Acts with Compassion (15:32-39)- He is the shepherd and the bread of life2. Jesus Acts with Promise of God’s Sign (16:1-4) - His resurrection is sign & reality!3. Jesus Acts with a Warning and a Call to Faith (16:5-12)- Jesus calls us to understand the truth & believeA complementary perspective: John's "Teachings of Jesus" explain Matthew's "Active Jesus":- Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)- Jesus the Bread of Life (John 6:35)- Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)
Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 15:1-31.Following the action:1. A confronting challenge… He exposes unclean hearts (v1-20)2. A courageous conversation… she receives undeserved healing (v21-28)3. A cross-cultural crowd… they praise the God of Israel (v29-31) What makes a person unclean? Not unwashed hands, but impure hearts. Who does Jesus heal? Not religious rule-keepers, but anyone, from anywherewho calls him Lord by faith.
Matthew 14:22–36 tells us that Jesus is the Son of God with power to tread the waves and to save his storm-tossed followers from fear, sickness and death.Following the action:1. Sailing off… (v22–24)2. Stepping out… (v25–33)3. Saved from death! (v34–36)
Ps Albert Tang preaching from Matthew 14:13-21. Jesus fed the hungry crowds of 5000 plus by using just 5 loaves and 2 fish, due to His compassion for their needs. Jesus cares for us and has the power to do so.1. The intention of the miracle (v13-14)2. The utilisation of the miracle (v15-18)3. The integration of the miracle (v19-21)
Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 14:1-12.Before "Action Jesus" ministers before the Gentiles, Matthew describes 14:1-12 describes:1. The boldness of John before a fearful King (v1-5)2. The death of John before a sorrowful King (v6-11)3. The response of John’s disciples before a better King (v12)
Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 98 (with Cantonese translation). 張偉亮牧師與 2023 年 12 月 24 日 為東區浸信會雙語語崇拜講道。Can there truly be “joy to the world”? Yes! 1. There is truly joy to the world because the LORD made known his salvation to the earth. 普世歡騰，因為耶和華已向萬民宣佈了祂的救恩 (v1-3).2. There is truly joy to the world because the LORD is praised over all the earth as King. 普世歡騰，因為所有的受造物都向統管全地的大君王耶和華歡呼歌頌 (v4-9a).3. There is truly joy to the world because the LORD is coming to judge the earth with fairness. 普世歡騰，因為耶和華要來按公義審判治理全地 (v9b).
Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist Church) speaking from John 1:6-13.1. Jesus Centre Stage (v6-9)2. Jesus' Family Rejection (v10-11)3. Joining Jesus' Family (v12-13)
Ps William HC preaching from Ruth 4.1. Every blessing God’s people receive comes through a costly redemption. (v1-11a)2. Every blessing for God’s covenant people points to a fuller redemption from a coming King. (v11b-22)
Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ruth 3.1. Naomi's suggestion (v1-4)2. Ruth's submission (v5-9)3. Boaz's affirmation (v10-13)
Ps William HC preaching from Ruth 2.In Ruth 2:1. Ruth seeks favour from the fields of Bethlehem (v2–7)2. Boaz extends generous grace to a foreigner (v8–16)3. Naomi discovers the loyal love of a redeemer (v17–23)
Ps Barry Lee preaching from Ruth 1.No matter how far we are from God's "promised land", he can still cling to us, turning despair into hope.1. From bad to worst (1:1-5)2. Clung to with "chesed" (1:6-18)3. A silver lining (1:19-22)Have you migrated spiritually?
Rev Johan Linder (OMF New Zealand) preaching from Jonah 3 and speaking to our church's mission statement: "In Christ, building vibrant multilingual congregations, blessing local communities and beyond."
Ps William HC preaching on what the whole Bible says about "vibrant, multilingual congregations":1. The pattern of God’s kingdombegins with a multilingual story.(Genesis 1–2)2. The perished kingdom created sinful, multilingual congregations.(Genesis 3, Genesis 11)3. The promised kingdom will bring vibrant, multilingual blessing.(Genesis 12:1–3, 15:1–6)4. The partial kingdom should have been a vibrant, multilingual congregation.(1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings)5. The prophesied kingdom will be a vibrant, multilingual congregation who hope in the Messiah.(e.g. Isaiah, Jeremiah 23, Psalm 67)6. The present kingdom of Jesus Christ was declared to a multilingual congregation of witnesses. (Matthew 1, John 20:19–20)7. The proclaimed kingdom gives birthto vibrant, multilingual congregations in Christ. (Acts 2:42–47, 15, 16:11–15)Three attitudes as we proclaim His kingdom as PCBC:- be thankful for our past- be ambitious about our future- be patient without compromiseBecause...8. The perfected kingdom will be a vibrant, multilingual congregation in Christ! (Rev. 7:9–10)Note: For copyright reasons, you can hear the worship song shared at the end of the sermon, "Behold our God" (World Edition) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA96oPEJis4
Dr Glenn Melville (Carey Baptist College) preaching from Romans 4.What did Abraham our ancestor discover about righteousness?Not works (v2-8)...Not circumcision (v9-12)...Not law (v13-15)...but by faith in Christ alone (v23-25)"He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." (Rom 4:25)
Ps William HC preaching from 1 Corinthians 16:21-24.Two final sign-offs from Paul:1. No affection for the Lord? Accursed! Come Lord! (v21-22)2. In Christ Jesus? His grace and love to you! (v23-24)
A special Q&A session as we close our time in 1 Corinthians as PCBC English.Panel: Eva Chiu, Ps Albert Tang, Ps William HCQuestions:1. Why did Paul talk so much?2. When do we get the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Cor 12:7-11, 27-28?3. Do we need to practise or train in the gifts?4. What different ways can we practise prophecy as a church? How can we learn supernatural aspects? (1 Cor 14:1)5. When should we desire and practise tongues then?6. What’s one thing you’ve learnt about or been reflecting upon from 1 Corinthians?
Ps Nathan Cutforth (Papakura Baptist Church) preaching from 1 Corinthians 16.Three habits of those set apart in Christ Jesus:1. Money (v1-4)2. Ministers (v5-12)3. Mentors (v13-18)
Ps William HC preaching from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.Three milestones to celebrate:1. Yes! The risen Lord Jesus is bringing an eternal kingdom! (v50–53)2. Yes! The risen Lord Jesus is ending the curse of death! (v54–57)3. Yes! Be steadfast in the Lord today, abounding in His work! (v58)Our birthday wish is that…
Ps William HC preaching from 1 Corinthians 15:12-49.Jesus’s resurrection exposes the lie that there is no “afterlife” awaiting us:1. The argument: “there is no resurrection from the dead” (v12-32)2. The objection: “how are the dead raised?” (v35-49)3. The warnings (v33-34):- “Don’t be deceived” by ungodly ways- “Wake up” from your earthly haze- “Stop sinning” under His loving gaze
Ps Albert Tang preaching from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.1. Hold fast the gospel (v1-2)2. Be convinced of the gospel (v3-7)3. Proclaim the gospel (v8-11)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40.
To edify everyone, there needs to be: 1. An order for gathered worship (v26–33) 2. A restriction when weighing prophecies (v34–38) Closing thoughts (v39–40)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 14:1-25.
Three ways to pursue love as Christ’s gathered church: 1. Eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy to edify everyone (v1-5, 12, 17) 2. In church, avoid untranslated tongues that don’t edify everyone (v6-19) 3. Don’t be childish with spiritual gifts, but mature and mission-minded as we edify everyone (v20-25)
Ps Albert Tang speaking from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.
- Loveless action (v1-3)
- Love in action (v4-7)
- Love's anticipation (v8-13)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
- The church is one body with many essential members in Christ (v12-20)
- The church should honour the weaker and less visible parts of Christ’s body (v21-26)
- The church should be zealous for the greater grace-gifts among the body of Christ (v27-31)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
Intro: ______ Church
- Recap: Church is God’s gathered people, because Christ is God’s greatest gift. That’s the most important thing. (1 Cor 1:1-9)
- Reality: our church today
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Reminder: the church in Corinth: gifted, worldly
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Supernatural Gospel (v1-3): To have a supernatural church, we need to first cling to the supernatural gospel.
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Supernatural Spirit (v4-6): A supernatural church can only exist through the supernatural Godhead: Father, Son and Spirit displaying unity in diversity.
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Supernatural Gifts (v7-11): The Holy Spirit shares different grace gifts for the common good of God’s church.
Conclusion: Supernatural Church?
KC Wong speaking on Acts 13:36 and the life and example of David and those who fulfilled God's purposes in their time. (Note: we apologise for the sound quality)
Ps Paul Davison (Hastings Baptist) preaching from Numbers 22-25.
- Balaam the Bad Prophet who Blesses God's People (Numbers 22-25)
- Balaam a warning for Christian believers today (Numbers 31, 1 Cor 10:8-14, 2 Peter 2:15-16, Jude 1:11, Rev 2:14)
Ps Albert speaking from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. 1. Look back in remembrance (v24-25) 2. Look forward to His coming (v26) 3. Look in and examine yourselves (v28-29) 4. Look around and eat together (v33)
Ps Albert Tang speaking from 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. Paul exhorted male and female Christians in Corinth the appropriate behaviours as they prayed and taught during their worship gatherings, so as to honour God in His divine order and purpose. We should be fearing God and honouring others as we gather to worship.
- There is a divine order (v2-3)
- Responses to this divine order:
- dishonouring and honouring (v4-6)
- angels are watching (v7-12)
- appropriateness and natural law (v13-16)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1.
In 1 Cor 10:1– 11:1, Paul warns those loved in Christ to flee idolatry and to do all for the glory of God. 1. Examples from Israel’s past failures (10:1-22) - Warning: when God’s people defy him, they are destroyed (v1-11) - Pride comes before the fall! (v12) - Yet God is faithful and offers a way out of every temptation (v13) - So dear friends, flee from idolatry (v14) - For eating and drinking have spiritual significance (v15-22)
- Some scenarios the Corinthians faced (10:23–11:1)
- BBQ at the temple? No. (v23-24)
- Meat from the market for home? Yes. (v25)
- A complex situation: dining with non-Christian and Christian friends (v26-30)
Living for God's glory (Christian ethics): 1. Does the Bible allow it for us today? 2. Does my conscience allow it at this time? 3. What is the impact on my Christian family? (Love > my knowledge) 4. What is the effect on non-Christians? (Gospel > my rights) 5. What is the effect on my spiritual life? (God’s glory > my freedom)
A "special guest" speaking from 1 Corinthians 9.
- My defence as an apostle (v3-14)
- My motivation as a preacher (v15-18)
- My methods as a servant
- cross cultures carefully (v19-23)
- discipline myself diligently (v24-27)
Isaac Ko speaking from 1 Corinthians 8.In 1 Cor 8:1-13, Paul shows how division is caused by: 1. What we know (V1-3, 7) 2. Where we are from (V4-8)3. How we act (V9-13)So how should we care? 1. We should care enough to learn about each other2. We should care enough to live life with one another3. We should care enough to love each other sacrificially
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 7:17-40.1. Challenging certain views about calling (v17-24)- 3 times Paul says: “Stay as you are…” (v17, 20, 24)- The status that matters most: “bought” by Christ (v23)- “So don’t be slaves to human beings!” (v23)2. Clarifying certain questions about singleness (v25-40)a. Why is singleness better? - the future (v29-31)- the focus (v32-35)b. Stay as you are” in practice: 1. For singles (v27-28) 2. For parents / engaged (v36-38) 3. Widows (v39-40)Our single-minded Saviour
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.1. One command: flee from sexual immorality (v18)2. Two bad excuses to run from about sex (v12-13)3. Three gospel truths to run towards sexual holiness (v13-20):- We’re members of the risen Lord Jesus (v14-17)- We’re temples of the Holy Spirit (v18-19a)- We’re bought by the Father (v19b–20)Getting practical:1. Arm yourself with Scripture.2. Defend where you’re vulnerable.3. Sharpen your reflexes before temptation appears.4. Feed on grace – be satisfied in Christ.
Ps Michael Drake speaking from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.1. Stop disputing (v1-8)2. Stop sinning (v9-10)3. Live as Christ's (v11)
Ps William HC speaking on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13.1. Don’t let unrepentant sin spread in the church (v1-5)2. Because Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed (v6-13)
Ps Albert speaking from Psalm 139.Three contemplations:1. God's omniscience (v1-6)2. God's omnipresence (v7-12)3. God's omnificence (v13-18)Two petitions:4. Destruction of enemies (v19-22)5. Guidance (v23-24)
Ps Hanli Liu (West Church, New Lynn) speaking from Ezekiel 13:8-16."People will be tested when their lives are faced with storms and floods and troubles. That's when it's revealed what they are truly relying upon. And you see perhaps that many people, they have nothing less than a shallow, trite, cliche: 'Everything will turn out well.' How do you know that?! Aren't we to ask whether or not the peace that we rely on has any solid ground that we're going to stand on?"
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 4:6-21. Imitating the world’s talk puffs us with pride.Imitating Paul’s example fills us with Christ.1. The "puffery" of Christians in Corinth (v6-7, 18-21)2. The "performance" of the apostles in Christ (v8-13)3. The "parenting" of Paul in Christ (v14-17)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5.Paul offers five steps to a self shaped by “gospel-humility”:1. Don’t deceive yourself about being wise (3:18)2. Be a “fool” for Christ (3:18–20)3. Don’t boast in people (3:21-23)4. See yourselves as servants of Christ (4:1–2)5. Let the Lord judge you (4:3–5)
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 3:1-17.1. The issue (v1-3): childish conflict among Christians2. The insight (v5-10a): in Christ we all become servants3. The instruction (v10b-15): be careful how you build4. The inspiration (v16-17): you all are God’s temple
Ps Albert Tang speaking from 1 Corinthians 2:1-16.1. Paul's restraint: he didn't want to mislead (v1-5)2. Paul's message: the cross, the true wisdom of God (v6-9)3. Paul's humility: to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (v10-16)
Ps Johan Linder (OMF NZ) speaking from 1 Corinthians 1:10-31.Question: what causes divisions at PCBC?1. Finding Unity in Christ (v10-17)2. True Wisdom in the Cross (v18-25)3. So what about us? Fight division! - Boast in the Lord, not leaders (v31)- Don't allow cliques and factions- Welcome newcomers
Ps William HC speaking from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. 1 Corinthians begins with Paul saying:1. Church is God’s gathered people (v1-3), because 2. Christ is God’s greatest gift (v4-9).
Ps William HC speaking from Haggai 2. Even if God’s kingdom “seems like nothing”, commit to Him! Haggai prophesies to the LORD's people that:1. There will be greater glory from the nation’s treasures (2:1–9)2. There will be great blessing for an unclean people (2:10–19)3. There will be a great Servant from God’s royal family (2:20–23)
Ps William HC speaking from Haggai 1.1. A rebuild stalls (v1-2) 2. A rebuke sounds (3-6, 9-11)3. A rebuild restarts (7-8, 12-15)
Michael Gao (Ministry Apprentice @ Auckland EV) speaking from Psalm 73.1. Why do the wicked prosper? (v1-13)2. The destiny of the wicked (v16-19)3. A look in the mirror (v21-22)4. Looking to God (v22-26)
Ps William HC speaking from Colossians 2:6-10 and the church's theme for 2023, "Built Up In Him" (生命工程).Colossians 2:6–10 reminds us that as we walk in Christ (2:6), rooted and built up in the gospel (2:7):1. We are abundantly thankful (2:7)2. We are watchful and filled (2:8–10)
Ps Albert Tang speaking from Genesis 28:10-22.1. The Ruin of Jacob (v10-11)2. The Revelation of God (v12-15)3. The Reaction of Jacob (v16-22)
Ps William HC speaking on New Year's Day from Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8 (We apologise for the audio quality).1. Remembering rightly… (11:1-8)- that you do not know (v2, 5, 6)- that you do have a Maker (11:5, 12:1)2. Redeems rejoicing… (11:9-12:8)- Remember Your Creator…(12:1)- Remember Jesus Your Creator (Hebrews 1:2-3, 2 Timothy 2:8)
Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) speaking on Psalm 90.1. Living with Eternity (vs 1-2)2. Living with Frailty and Wrath (vs 3-11) 3. With God is Lasting Joy (vs 12-15)4. With God is Lasting Work (vs 16-17)
Ps William HC speaking on Acts 28. In Acts 28 we see:1. The preacher who’s unhindered (v1-10, 17-29)2. The church that’s unashamed (v11-16)3. The message that’s unstoppable (v30-31)Acts: to be continued?- What have you learned from the book of Acts?- How has the gospel advanced in your own life?- How has the gospel advanced in our church?
Ps William HC speaking from Acts 27. When Paul sails to Rome, there is: 1. The downside (v1-20): bad weather… bad decisions…a bad outcome… 2. The upside (v21-44): good promises… good decisions… a good outcome!
Three lessons: 1. In the storms of life, repent: God still rules over everything. 2. In the storms of life, remember: faith in God’s promises is our anchor. 3. In the storms of life, be assured: His grace will bring us safely home.
Ps William HC speaking from Acts 24-26.
Paul, an innocent prisoner,persistently proclaims the risen Christ. So: 1. Don’t be almost persuaded – repent and believe in Jesus! 2. Don’t waste your calling – keep faithfully proclaiming Jesus 3. Don’t give up – trust that your trials are purposeful
Ps Rowan Hilsden (Senior Pastor, Auckland EV) speaking on Acts 21-23.
In Acts 21-23, we see how: - Knowing the suffering proclaiming Jesus will bring, Paul entrusts himself to God. - Gospel grit produces gospel growth which results in gospel pain through which we need gospel wisdom to live with gospel tactics.
Ps William HC speaking on Acts 19:21-20:38.
In Acts 19-20, Pastor Paul: 1. Knows when to avoid unnecessary conflict (Acts 19:30). 2. Keeps a good testimony among non-Christians (Acts 19:37). 3. Travels with a diverse team (Acts 20:1–6). 4. Takes every opportunity to “church” together (Acts 20:7–12). 5. Models faithful gospel ministry (Acts 20:17–25). 6. Calls us to teach, shepherd, watch out, and trust the Lord (20:26-35).
Ps William HC speaking from Acts 18:1-19:20. Is Jesus believable enough for the cultural elites in Corinth? Can He change the superstitious people of Ephesus? How does the good news travel in big cities like ours?
The gospel transforms cities like Corinth and Ephesus: 1. Through ordinary believers serving and suffering together (Acts 18:1-5, 7-8, 12-17) 2. Through Word and relationship (18:24-28)
So don't be afraid, keep speaking because: 1. Jesus is more believable than our society's skepticism (18:4-5, 28) 2. Jesus is more powerful than our culture's superstitions (19:1-20) 3. Jesus is with us and has many people in this city (18:9-11)
Matt Nicholas (OMF NZ) giving an evangelistic message from John 20. Believe, live and share the gospel.
Ps Johan Linder (OMF NZ) speaking from Acts 17:16-34. As we join in God's mission to the ends of the earth, what should change? What hasn't changed? And what should not change?
- What should change?
- Paul's strategy changed (v16-20)
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Paul's presentation changed (v22-31)
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What hasn't changed?
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God's plan and purpose to save a people for Himself through Christ
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What should not change?
- Our passion for God (v16)
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The message! (v18, 29)
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What do you and I need to change? Strategy? Presentation? Passion?
Ps Michael Drake speaking from Acts 16. The gospel goes to the ends of the earth - God grew the church as believers proclaimed the gospel.
In Acts 16, the gospel came to Philippi - at a cost!
A. The Holy Spirit Sent Believers to Proclaim the Gospel to Europe (Acts 16:6-10)
B. The Holy Spirit Used Believers to Bring People to Jesus (Acts 16:11-34) 1. The Holy Spirit used believers’ words to turn Lydia to Jesus (Acts 16:11-15) 2. The Holy Spirit used a believer’s authority to turn a girl to Jesus (Acts 16:16-18) 3. The Holy Spirit used believers’ lives to turn a Jailer to Jesus (Acts 16:19-34)
C. The Holy Spirit Used Believers to Establish the Church at Philippi (Acts 16:35-40)
D. The same Holy Spirit is with us and with PCBC this afternoon.
Ps William HC speaking on Acts 15:1-16:5. The gospel is that we are saved through grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. Yet our holiness will strengthen and grow the church to the ends of the earth.
At the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15: 1. The dispute (v1-5) 2. The debate (v6-12) 3. The decision (v13-21) 4. The letter (v22-29)
Afterwards: 5. Reading and rejoicing… (15:30-33) 6. Breaking...(15:35-41) and bending (16:1-5)
Ps William HC speaking from Acts 14. God has opened a door of faith for the nations to receive the gospel of Jesus - and the door is still open!
In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas's gospel ministry: 1. Divides Iconium (v1-7) 2. Dazzles Lystra (v8-18) 3. Draws persecution (v19-20) 4. Doubles back to disciple (v21-28)
Ps William HC speaking on Acts 13. Despite opposition, the first overseas missions team brings the name of Jesus to the unreached in Asia Minor.
In Acts 13, we learn the story behind: 1. The names of the first mission team to the unreached (v1–3) 2. The names of two unreached people in Cyprus (v6–12) 3. The name of Christ proclaimed in Pisidian Antioch (v13–52)
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6etOjC3vik&t=1714s
Dr John Tucker (Principal, Te Kāreti Iriiri O Carey / Carey Baptist College) speaking from Matthew 11:28-30 for PCBC Theology Sunday.
Ps Nathan Cutforth (Papakura Baptist Church) speaking on Acts 5:12-42 (we apologise for the poor audio quality)
Ps Albert speaking from Psalm 47.
最好的福氣 ("The Greatest Blessing") sung in Mandarin and Ukrainian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Akb_eBaF8
Ps William and Ps Albert speaking from Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 for Lunar New Year 2022. (Note this is a bilingual sermon) 張傳道和鄧牧師從傳道書 3:1-11 為 2022 農曆新年講道（這是一個雙語講道）
Isaac Ko speaking from Matthew 13:44-50 (the parable of the hidden treasure, the expensive pearl, and the dragnet)
Ps William speaking from Matthew 13:24-43 (the parable of the weeds, the mustard seed and the leaven).
Ps William HC speaking from Romans 14:1-15:7. Including live Q&A with Simeon Brown (Pakuranga Electorate MP, National Party) and Naisi Chen (Botany List MP, Labour Party).
Ps William HC speaking from Psalm 19 and selected passages. Including live Q&A with Dr Venus Wong.
Ps William HC speaking from Psalm 19 and selected passages. Including live Q&A with Dr Alan Thompson (Senior New Testament Lecturer @ Sydney Missionary Bible College).
Ps William HC speaking on Ephesians 5:3-21 (due to technical issues, the first few minutes have been re-recorded).
Ps William HC speaking on Matthew 5:1-16 (with Cantonese translation by Ps Albert Tang)