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We continue our study on the Book of Lamentations as P. Ed shares about how God sees sin. Although God hates sin, it does not cloud His compassion for us. God hates sin but loves the sinner, and His steadfast love and mercies are always here for us. If you are suffering because of your own sin, or because of someone else’s sin, there is great hope. God is the deliverer. He never fails.
Here P. Ed shares on sin and its consequences. God hates sin. God loves us. When we choose to sin, we are working against Him and there are consequences. Our sins not only hurt us personally but others too.
Merry Christmas, ICA! Today we hear from P. Ed sharing about a short song sung by the whole angelic choir as the good news of Christ’s birth was announced to the shepherds. We celebrate the birth of our saviour, and the reality that we are no longer alienated from God, but we can now be in relationship with him through what Christ has done.
What are some of the songs of Christmas in the Bible? The songs of Mary, Elizabeth, and the Angels clearly present the good news of Jesus Christ. God has also put a song of praise in our hearts this Christmas!
Paul lands his letter in a position of joy and thanksgiving, sharing how he has learned the secret of facing all situations - through the strength of Christ. In every area where we are facing lack, the Lord abundantly supplies. As we surrender whatever anxieties we have and set our minds on Christ, we can find joy in all circumstances.
Despite being in prison, Paul is determined to press on towards the goal of knowing Christ more intimately and becoming more like him. We can find joy and fulfilment not in our worldly success but in what lies ahead - the hope of transformation, our citizenship in heaven and the promise of Christ’s return. Check out this message as P. Ed shares how we can find joy in letting go of things that have gone before, and embrace things that are to come.
The “Christ Hymn” is core to this letter and sums up in a nutshell what the gospel is, the very thing Paul finds joy in and is willing to die for. This passage depicts the humility of Jesus, His sacrifice, and ultimately His exaltation. The exaltation of Christ as Lord signifies His sovereignty and fulfilment of God’s plan for redemption, which is a source of great joy for all those who place their faith in Him.
Paul did not see his challenging circumstances as suffering but rather as an opportunity for the Gospel to advance. His focus on Christ and the proclamation of the Gospel served as a constant source of joy and purpose for him. He longed to see Christ magnified through his life, whether in life or death. From Paul’s example, we learn how to find joy in times of afflictions and see our setbacks as divine opportunities for Jesus to come through.
Tommy Ip concludes our Above the Clouds series with a message that delves into the symbolism of clouds representing the irretrievability of confessed sins. Through this imagery, we confront the reality of our wrongdoing and the weight of guilt that can linger in our lives. Listen as we explore how God's mercy and grace can transform our lives, lifting the clouds of guilt and bringing us into a place of freedom, restoration, and renewed relationship with Him.
In this message, Tim Yung shares about the symbolism of clouds as a place where God conceals Himself while conveying His glory. Through the imagery of clouds, we unravel the profound mystery of God's presence and His desire to reveal Himself to humanity. Join us as we explore the ways in which God chooses to reveal Himself through the clouds and how we can position ourselves to experience His glorious presence in our lives.
We're getting ever closer to our 50th Anniversary celebrations. This last weekend before the big day, we welcome Kenneth Chow to share the Word with a message about the significance of clouds as Christ's seat of authority. This message invites us to reflect on the majesty and glory of our saviour, whose presence is likened to the clouds, and how we can align our lives with His purposes.
Throughout Exodus, clouds play a significant role in illustrating the tangible manifestation of God's glory, guidance, and protection. As we explore the profound symbolism of clouds in Exodus, we will delve into the essential truth that God's presence is real and transformative. In this sermon, LH Koh shares how clouds symbolise God's presence in our lives.
Darcy and Leanne McAllister close our Sent series by preaching on the story of the widow from Mark 12. Despite giving very little compared to others, the widow's remarkable act catches Jesus' attention; demonstrating deep sacrifice and trust as she offers her entire life. Her example teaches us that there are profound rewards when we trust Him and give ourselves away!
In John 4, Jesus models our mission by engaging with a Samaritan woman at a well. He ministers in the community, initiates dialogue, breaks cultural biases, operates in the Spirit without judgment, and reveals His identity. This approach opens doors for the community to know Him. Reflect on your community involvement, the role of spiritual gifts in your mission, and how biases might limit your work. "Open your eyes, the harvest is ready," as there are many eager to meet Jesus around us.
In Hosea 2, we see a beautiful portrayal of God’s redeeming love in the relationship between Hosea and Gomer. Just as Hosea renews the wedding vows in spite of Gomer’s unfaithfulness, God does not give up on us and we are NOT to give up on humanity either. The picture of God’s covenantal relationship with humanity is described in verses 19-20 as righteousness, justice, unfailing love, compassion, and faithfulness. As each word is defined, God’s heart for us becomes clearer and so does our response. Our response is to join God in his mission of redemption and renewal!
God’s mission is to redeem all of creation in Christ as seen in Col 1:20, and through the overarching meta-narrative of Scripture which includes Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Recreation. God’s purpose is to draw all humanity into a relationship with Himself through Christ. Often as believers, we think we “have a mission” when in reality, we join God in His mission. God is a sending God and He is sending each of us. God is already at work and invites us to participate in what He is doing. Our role is to stop, look and listen for what God is doing around us.
Join us as we explore the fascinating story of Esther, a flawed yet favoured heroine. Though it seemed she lived a compromising life, using her beauty to become queen and marrying a pagan king, God chose her to become an advocate for her people. In the same way, God adopts us as His children and makes us beautiful to reveal His love to the world. Let us be bold and wise like Esther to fulfil our calling as the church, the bride of Christ. Don't miss this powerful message of faith and courage as we close out this series on the Book of Esther
Join us for a compelling story of heroism in the book of Esther. Mordecai, the hero of the story, stood up to threats and hostility, prompting Esther to recognize her opportunity to make a difference. God can use us at critical times and we all have a sphere of influence, so let us be like Mordecai and challenge and motivate others to follow God's plan for their lives. Don't miss out on this inspiring message from P. Ed about turning sorrow into joy and experiencing the rewards of following God’s plan.
Join us for a compelling story of heroism in the book of Esther. Mordecai, the hero of the story, stood up to threats and hostility, prompting Esther to recognize her opportunity to make a difference. God can use us at critical times and we all have a sphere of influence, so let us be like Mordecai and challenge and motivate others to follow God's plan for their lives. Don't miss out on this inspiring message from P. Ed about turning sorrow into joy and experiencing the rewards of following God’s plan.
Discover the story of Haman, the ultimate villain in the book of Esther. His hatred and pride led to self-destruction, a cautionary tale for us all. What drives you in life? What triggers your anger or pride? Join us as we explore how Jesus, who humbly died on the cross, can heal and deliver us from these destructive forces. Don't miss out on this powerful message from John Dulip this weekend at Church Online
Here we discover the incredible story of King Ahasuerus. As the ruler of 127 provinces, he epitomizes authority, wealth, and power, yet he is a weak leader who couldn't even control his own wife. King Ahasuerus's lack of control stands in stark contrast to God's sovereignty and control. Even though worldly power may fade away, God's power always prevails. Watch and discover how God's sovereign plan culminates in Jesus Christ, the true King.
In the next five weeks, we'll study Esther, a story of Jewish deliverance from annihilation. Though God's name is absent, His providential hand is evident making even the most trivial circumstances serve His purposes. Esther teaches us that God is present even in His apparent absence. Over the next five weeks, we'll learn about God's providence, reversing evil to good, curses to blessings, and sorrow to joy.
There’s excitement with new relationships, but that’s nothing compared to the fulfilment and satisfaction of being with your spouse over time. There’s a richness to the connection when we let the other person change and mature, allowing love to deepen as we move toward intimacy and oneness in our marriage. That is what God intended for us to enjoy, and that is the kind of marriage that reflects the gospel.
There’s excitement with new relationships, but that’s nothing compared to the fulfilment and satisfaction of being with your spouse over time. There’s a richness to the connection when we let the other person change and mature, allowing love to deepen as we move toward intimacy and oneness in our marriage. That is what God intended for us to enjoy, and that is the kind of marriage that reflects the gospel.
Conflict is a part of marriage, and that’s not always a bad thing. If we can learn to handle conflict with our spouse well, we can start to grow together in a way we would not be able to do otherwise.
Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3Conflict is a part of marriage, and that’s not always a bad thing. If we can learn to handle conflict with our spouse well, we can start to grow together in a way we would not be able to do otherwise.
God created us as sexual creatures, with a deep desire to express our sexuality. He also designed that expression for the context of marriage. Sadly, we have allowed our sexuality to be an issue of choice rather than design, leading to confusion and various deviations. Yet when a husband and wife come together to reflect the full image of God, delighting in each other, it is a beautiful and powerful thing.
God created us as sexual creatures, with a deep desire to express our sexuality. He also designed that expression for the context of marriage. Sadly, we have allowed our sexuality to be an issue of choice rather than design, leading to confusion and various deviations. Yet when a husband and wife come together to reflect the full image of God, delighting in each other, it is a beautiful and powerful thing.
Understanding the purpose of courtship is crucial. It's a period where a couple develops a serious relationship that's moving towards marriage. As intimacy grows, clarity becomes more important. A godly marriage built on a strong foundation in courtship is a beautiful thing. Tune in to this message from our live service at ICA North Point as P. Ed dives into the subject of courtship, attraction, attachment, and ultimately what this all means to build a successful God-centered marriage.
There is a need to understand the purpose of courtship; a period where a couple develops a romantic and serious relationship that is moving toward marriage. Intimacy is a natural overflow of communication with each other over time, and the closer you move toward intimacy, the more important clarity becomes. If courtship is done well, a marriage can be built on a godly and strong foundation, which is a beautiful thing.
Attraction to the opposite gender is a powerful thing. How do you know it is more than just a feeling? How do you process this before taking the next step?
Attraction to the opposite gender is a powerful thing. How do you know it is more than just a feeling? How do you process this before taking the next step?
The Apostle Paul longed to bring the Gospel to Rome as a free traveller but ended up going and preaching as a prisoner. Despite being beaten, maligned, robbed, and shipwrecked on his journey, Paul claimed that all of it had served to advance the gospel. This message by P. Peter Kwon studies Paul's journey to Rome, offering encouragement to those facing trials of faith in this season.
In the Book of Acts, evangelism is a major theme. The disciples travelled far and wide, spreading the word of God as the Holy Spirit led them. Wherever the word of God was faithfully proclaimed and obeyed, the Holy Spirit worked mightily. This message from KY Ng examines what the Apostle Paul encountered during his mission in ancient Europe, what we can learn about evangelism, and how to apply it in our context in Hong Kong today.
The greatest threat to the body of Christ is never from those on the outside, but from those within. Time after time we hear stories of church communities divided and destroyed due to the differences in people’s backgrounds, opinions or preferences. Division is cancerous to the body of Christ, and we must fight for unity at all costs. Today Ps. Jacob looks at one of the most important events in the early church caused by controversy and how the people of God handled it with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Saul was on his way to Damascus to persecute anyone “belonging to the Way”. Ironically, he encountered “the Way” who radically transformed the way he was going to live for the rest of his life; being turned from a persecutor to a preacher of the name of Jesus. In this message, Ps. Jacob shares about the miraculous conversion of the Apostle Paul and teaches us what we modern Christians may learn from the life of Paul.
Stephen was one of seven deacons chosen to be responsible for food distribution and charitable work of the early church in the community. However, the tremendous growth of the early church did not come without persecution, and Stephen became the first martyr in church history. Wilma Wu shares the life of Stephen, which serves as a beacon shedding light on how to witness in this dark world as a follower of Jesus.
Stephen's story of unwavering faith and dedication is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have in the world. In this message from our service, P. Ed shares the life of Stephen, which serves as a beacon, shining a light on how to witness for Christ in this dark world. Make sure you stick around to the end for our prayer team to prophecy over you as well!
Prophecy. It can be controversial and confusing. Yet when understood biblically and practiced orderly, it can be a great blessing to believers and pre-believers. Join us today as P. Ed delves into the questions that we are asking about prophecy.
Prophecy. It can be controversial and confusing. Yet when understood biblically and practiced orderly, it can be a great blessing to believers and pre-believers. Join us today as P. Ed delves into the questions that we are asking about prophecy.
After our study of Luke, we move on to the book of Acts which narrates the days if the early church. Here the disciples were empowered to put their faith into action to transform their communities. The same Holy Spirit who empowered them is still at work today, and in this series as we go through significant events from the book of Acts, we will discover how the Holy Spirit prompts us to act in faith today.
After our study of Luke, we move on to the book of Acts which narrates the days if the early church. Here the disciples were empowered to put their faith into action to transform their communities. The same Holy Spirit who empowered them is still at work today, and in this series as we go through significant events from the book of Acts, we will discover how the Holy Spirit prompts us to act in faith today.
This message was recorded live at ICA North Point
The Gospel ends where it started, in the temple. Though Jesus was resurrected, the disciples on the road to Emmaus failed to recognise Him. Can we actually see Jesus? Or are we clouded by our emotions and circumstances? As we understand who Jesus is and what it means, we will recognise where to bring that understanding and who to bring it to. This Easter Sunday, P. Ed closes our series with this message!
Prayer is an emphasis in this gospel. It is a personal thing between you and God. Prayer is a way to communicate with God, to make our requests known to God. God will provide what is needed. Through prayer, fear is replaced with faith, anxiety with trust, and greed with generosity.
The question of how to inherit eternal life appears twice in this gospel. Jesus came to give eternal life. It is not just about receiving but also about living an eternal life now and manifesting compassion.
Interpersonal forgiveness is part of Jewish tradition, and forgiveness of sins against God comes in multiple forms. However, it was unheard of to be done by a “person”. Jesus broke the norm when He declared that “the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” (Luke 5:24). God is always ready to forgive the repentant sinner. Faith is key.
When Jesus read the scroll in the synagogue, it foreshadowed what He was here to do and the rejection He will face. One of the first things Jesus did was to heal a man with an unclean demon. During His ministry, there was an emphasis on cleansing. Jesus chose to identify with the outcast; His mighty power cleanses all.
Who is Jesus and where did He come from? The baptism and genealogy of Jesus confirm the identity of Jesus and His mission. The baptism correlates with Isaiah 42:1 and hints at the work to be done. The genealogy is traced all the way to Adam, showing Jesus to be God’s promised Saviour for all people, Jew and Gentile alike.
The first words of Jesus recorded by Luke were said in the temple, and it sets the tone for what follows in this Gospel. Jesus grew up in a godly environment, the temple being the core of it. From the accounts recorded in the temple, we will see how the temple plays a key role in the faith of people.
Happy Lunar New Year, ICA! This weekend we are taking a break from our series on Ecclesiastes as P. Peter Kwon shares a message with us about Blessings. What specifically makes a life a "blessed" one? How can we experience that? Join us as we talk about all this and more!
While the first half of Ecclesiastes could be characterised by the word “vanity”, Solomon pivots from this for a section beginning in chapter 7 which can be summed up by the word “better”. God shows us that some of the medicine that tastes the worst has the best cure, and Solomon reflects on his experience; sharing about the better things in life we often overlook.
Ecclesiastes tells us that the answers to life are not found in the things of this life. We worship God, not riches. Only proper and biblical worship is acceptable to God. We should draw near to hear what God has revealed through his Word!
In Ecclesiastes, we find the question: “What profit has a man from all his labour in which he toils under the sun?” What profit is there in life when viewed from an earthly perspective? Without God, life is meaningless. P. Ed helps us navigate these questions and more in our first message series this year; Is Life Worth Living?
In Ecclesiastes, we find the question: “What profit has a man from all his labour in which he toils under the sun?” What profit is there in life when viewed from an earthly perspective? Without God, life is meaningless. P. Ed helps us navigate these questions and more in our first message series this year; Is Life Worth Living?
We have good news of great joy, for unto you is born this day a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord! Jesus is the King of Glory who has come for us, and He deserves all glory in the highest. So let us come and worship Him!
In the days when the Caesars ruled with an iron fist, the King of Glory came in humility, in the form of a baby laid in a manger. Jesus is a king like no other. We rejoice that Jesus did not choose to remain on His throne of glory but to step down to be with us. How can we learn from His example of humility this Christmas season?
God made a promise to David that through one of his descendants, his Kingdom would be established forever. One thousand years later, this promise is fulfilled through Jesus. Jesus reigns with an everlasting Kingdom that is unshakable, ever-increasing and knows no end. Jerry Gunawan shares this message on Jesus, The Promised King this weekend.
John the Baptist came in the midst of darkness, to turn people back to the Lord. John proclaimed salvation and the cancellation of all our sins because of God’s loving kindness. We too, like John, can carry this message of salvation to a world that desperately needs Jesus. We begin our Christmas series, Our King Has Come, with this message from Ps. Josh Pettigrew.
Jesus Christ was glorified by suffering, and it turns out that the glory of the church comes from sharing the suffering of Christ. In the face of external challenges, do not forget the care of the Great Shepherd Jesus Christ. He will guide you through all kinds of trials. In kind, shepherding and caring for the members of the church will lead to our heavenly reward. P. Ed closes our series on 1 Peter with this message on glory in suffering.
We are no strangers to suffering. Because of our love and devotion to Jesus, we are often ridiculed and treated unfairly by others. This weekend, P. Betty continues our study on 1 Peter, which reminds us again of the example of Christ's suffering. It is an opportunity to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth in the face of persecution.
Authority can be a touchy subject, but it is one we will tackle this weekend with Ps. Fraun and Ps. Jacob. We have inevitably been disappointed and wounded by authorities in the past, but Peter reminds us as pilgrims on earth, we serve the greatest King. When we follow the steps of our Shepherd we will find peace in our soul and influence others to receive the grace of life.
After The Red Sea we move to the Jordan River; seen as a river of beginnings for Joshua and the Israelites who crossed it. Likewise, there are all kinds of Jordans that God calls us to cross and start anew. He calls us to cross over and do something different, to do things we have never done before, to do something new. Do you trust Him?
Over the next month, we will be studying just a few of the many water stories in the Bible, and we begin this series at the Red Sea where the Israelites faced a challenge from which there was no way out. God parting the waters for them was the only option! We likewise at one point or another have faced or will face a Red Sea situation. Join us this weekend as Ps. Ken Goh takes us through what we can do when we face one.
Job taught us that there is no direct connection between someone’s piety and their corresponding prosperity. Nevertheless, God rewards Job for his faithfulness. God does this not because Job deserves anything from Him but because God is gracious, good and always keeps his word. He is the giver, not the taker!
Job taught us that there is no direct connection between someone’s piety and their corresponding prosperity. Nevertheless, God rewards Job for his faithfulness. God does this not because Job deserves anything from Him but because God is gracious, good and always keeps his word. He is the giver, not the taker!
It is in suffering that we hear God speak! As we continue our study of Job, we discover that the problem is not that God is indifferent to His people, but that his people are indifferent to Him. We do not seek God because of who He is but only turn to Him in times of trial when we want or need something. This weekend, we'll learn about how to break from that indifference and hear God speak!
Job now turns to seek God’s wisdom. Job declares, “The fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” Everything done apart from godly wisdom is meaningless. Instead of asking "why?", we are to worship and God will guide us through in His divine wisdom. The sufferer has become the teacher and the seeker of divine wisdom.
This message raises the difficult question of whether or not Job sins by engaging in this lament and by cursing of his own birth. The more intensely Job seeks an answer to his question, the more he realizes that there is a gap between man’s understanding and God’s way, that no amount of human wisdom can fathom.
This message raises the difficult question of whether or not Job sins by engaging in this lament and by cursing of his own birth. The more intensely Job seeks an answer to his question, the more he realizes that there is a gap between man’s understanding and God’s way, that no amount of human wisdom can fathom.
Many people lose sight of God’s promises when tragedy and sorrow strike. They say, “If God is good, why does He permit evil to plague His children?” In response, we can draw one of three conclusions: either God doesn’t care, He doesn’t exist, or we have a misconception of His plans and purposes, and we have been attributing blame to the wrong source for all of the suffering. God does have a higher purpose and a bigger plan.
The plumb line ensures a wall is centred and sturdy. Similarly, in order for us to live in alignment with God’s will, we cannot neglect spiritual practices in our daily lives. After the Rebuilding Project, Nehemiah led the people in celebration, but he also dealt with their irresponsibility and disobedience. The rebuilding of their hearts was ultimately more important than the rebuilding of the wall.
This weekend, we welcome David Chilver to continue our series on Nehemiah. Every crisis presents an opportunity for us to surrender to God’s work and plan, so we shouldn't be surprised when opposition comes our way. Nehemiah knew what he was building was far more important than the negativity and derision he faced. Be focused on God’s good work and know that He will fight for you!
As you pursue the completion of the good work there must be proactive action. As Nehemiah focused on his mission, he took active steps to plan, assess, and review the rebuilding project. Rebuilding takes effort, hard work, intentionality and teamwork. When we are honest with ourselves and there is a willingness to change, we can move forward. What steps are you taking in your rebuilding project?
We begin a new series The Rebuilding Project, about Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Nehemiah teaches us that though circumstances may wear us down and our faith may be shaken, there is always an opportunity for us to rebuild. When Nehemiah saw a need in his life, it stirred him to pray. Through prayer, Nehemiah pursued God’s work and his life was never the same again. How can you prepare yourself to be used by God?
Ephesians reminds us of our true enemy. One of the reasons there is so much division and tension in this world is because we have been wasting our time and resources fighting the wrong enemy. Our ultimate enemy is spiritual and invisible in nature. Paul calls us to know our enemy, put on our spiritual armour, stand guard, and persist in prayer and the word.
Ephesians reminds us that the home is the impetus for revival. True revival starts when there is private, individual, personal imitation of God which impacts our most intimate relationships. Paul reminds us that our marriages should be public displays of the faithful and sacrificial love Christ has for the Church. The gospel should dramatically impact how we treat our spouse, children and parents; and finally the workplace and community. In short, the gospel transforms all of our relationships, starting in the heart and then the home.
Ephesians reminds us of the source of our unity. Our hearts grieve over the dividing lines constantly drawn in our world. This message reminds us that unity and peace is possible but we can only be united because of Christ.
P. Ed continues our series on Ephesians by looking into the world’s ultimate problem. We like to think the world’s problems are people, ideologies, and politics. However, Ephesians reminds us of the root of all real problems is sin, a deadly disease of which we are each a carrier. Only Jesus can save and deliver us from its power and penalty.
We begin a new message series, Revival, which is a study of the book of Ephesians. P. Ed starts us off with a message about hope, as Ephesians reminds us of our ultimate hope: being found in Christ. Only in Christ can we find the ultimate solution to our problems and the source of eternal joy.
When Peter had companionship with Jesus, he succeeded. Without it, he failed. Jesus restored his life and empowered him with the Holy Spirit. Like Peter, we all have failures that make us undeserving or unqualified but we can learn from Peter’s example, to prepare ourselves for God to revive us again. Ps. Fraun Chung, accompanied by Ps. Jacob, shares about Peter as we close out our series on The Twelve
No matter what sins you have committed in the past, you are not beyond repair. You can always go to God and ask for forgiveness. Not only can God make you a new person in Christ, but He wants to use you to help others do the same.
Being pragmatic is good, but sometimes God calls us to see Him beyond our logic and pragmatism. We see the heart of Jesus wanting to lead Philip to trust Him beyond his logic. This is His heart for us, that we would live by faith, not by sight.
John is famously known as the “Apostle of Love”, but prior to that, he was known as a “Son of Thunder”. The transformation in his life stemmed from encountering and experiencing the love of Christ and abiding in His love.
Material wealth is good, but only if we use them to achieve the greater purpose that God has given us. We must not make wealth as the end of itself, but rather only a means to the end. Judas made the mistake of putting more importance on money that does not offer lasting happiness.
In week 2 of our series on The Twelve, Ps. Betty Chung introduces us to Andrew; the first called disciple. Though he may have lived in the shadow of his brother Peter, he was faithful to his calling, he showed humility and he lived a lifestyle of personal evangelism.
Although James was an insider with the Lord Jesus, he did not have the same popularity and recognition as Peter and John. However, he finished the race marked out for him and became the first apostle to be martyred.
Sex is a gift from God. A healthy and happy marriage flourishes only when sex is enjoyed exclusively. This is because sex is like fire; where you place it will determine if it brings blessing or curse. This weekend's message will help you better understand the gift of sex in marriage and how to avoid sexual sin.
The marriage relationship is the most intimate and important of all human relationships, but sadly the institution of marriage is quite often misunderstood. When you examine the question of male and female relationships in marriage, two questions come to mind: What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a woman? We will get into these questions in this series starting in this message with P. Ed!
Man’s greatest enemy is death. While most people ignore or even fear death, Jesus reassures us with this last “I Am” statement that He is indeed Resurrection and Life. Because of His sacrifice on the cross, death is not the end but rather the beginning of eternal life.
In John 14, Jesus spoke directly to his disciples at a time when they had plenty of good reasons to be troubled. Like them, when we look around us today there are many things that can stir up fear or anxiety in us. This weekend, Wilma Wu shares on how Jesus can comfort our hearts with three fundamental truths about who He is. Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and The Life!
In this new "I Am" series we’ll take a look at the several “I Am” statements Jesus made about Himself, and what they reveal to us about His character. Here KY Ng shares on the statement “I Am the Bread of Life”, where Jesus the image of bread to tell us that through Him, a complete and fulfilled life is available to us not only on earth but in eternity.
Someone asked Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” In response, Jesus tells the story of a rich man who yielded an abundant harvest. What would you do if you are blessed with an abundant harvest? As for this rich man, he thought to himself, “What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.” So he comes up with a plan to tear down his barns and build bigger ones to store up his surplus gain. He is very happy about his plan until he is confronted by God. Thank God, He confronts us when we are going in the wrong direction! God often does that through people around us. Let us humbly listen to such counsel and approach the Lord because He loves us and wants to bless us!
Jesus warns against storing up for ourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But we are to store up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. He then tells us the parable of the Lamp of the Body. We must appreciate how amazing is it to be able to store up treasures in heaven! What a privilege! But how can we do that? This is what we want to discover through the parable and Jesus’ teaching.
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus tells us of two men who lived very different earthly lives and what happened to them after they died. This teaching gives us crucial insight into what happens after we leave this world, and how we should carefully manage the material gifts that God has blessed us with while we are on earth.
We begin February with a new series called Money Talks, a series about money and how it is represented in Jesus’ teachings through 4 different parables. This week P. Peter takes us through the Parable of The Shrewd Manager. Like this manager, one day we will be asked by God to give an account of our management of the possessions entrusted to us by God. We want to be trustworthy in handling worldly wealth so that we can be trusted with true riches!
Christ has freed us from the power of sin. Now, the Holy Spirit lives in and with us and his desire is to lead us daily. The key to Jesus powerful life is being led by the Spirit and it pleased the Father. We too can experience that today when we allow the Spirit to give leadership in all areas of our lives.
God not only wants his Spirit to dwell in us but also to come upon us. The outpouring of the Spirit is a sign of God’s anointing. It enables and empowers us to fulfil our God-given assignment. When we align with the Spirit, the supernatural happens as we continue Jesus’ miraculous works today!
When we are living in God’s presence, we will naturally be worshipful at all times. We produce an atmosphere of joy and worship and it is very contagious. It results in an attitude and act of singing and praising God. Songs just bubble up from within.
God wants us to be filled with his Spirit at all times. Why? We are constantly filled with earthly, worldly and fleshly things which rule our hearts resulting in making wrong choices and taking the wrong directions in life. But if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, he can guide us into the things of God and abundant living.
We redeem the time by filling ourselves with Scripture through studying and obeying it. God’s word is the sword of the Spirit, our most powerful weapon. Jesus uses it to defeat his spiritual enemies and to gain wisdom.
Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a town that is not known for anything good. Quite the unexpected place for the King of Jews to grow up in. Jesus came to the world to identify with all humanity, those in the high places and the lowly. His upbringing in an obscure town that was regarded with contempt served as an important part of His mission, encapsulating “God with us”. Where you find yourself could be your “Nazareth”, an opportunity where you can encounter God and be used to be an encounter of God’s goodness.
When Jesus was born, the responses of the wise men and King Herod were both unexpected and at the same time could not be any more different. The wise men journeyed from afar, risked a lot to seek out Jesus and worship Him. On the other hand, Herod was troubled and took extreme measures to hold on to his power. When Jesus shows up unexpectedly, do we respond in worship and surrender? Or do we respond in fear and rejection?
Joseph probably did not expect to be in a situation where Mary, the woman he was betrothed to was pregnant with a child that was not his. Just when he resolved to quietly call off the marriage, the angel of the Lord showed up in a dream to tell him otherwise. Joseph did as commanded despite having no way to verify if the baby was due to Mary’s indiscretion or God’s intervention. Yet he chose to respond in faithfulness and obedience, trusting and flowing with God’s plan.
Genealogies normally do not include women yet Matthew chose to include five specific women. These women came from unexpected backgrounds, involved in situations that were deemed less than desirable. Yet God worked through these unexpected women to ultimately bring about the birth of Jesus. They are included in the genealogy to give us hope, to foreshadow that Jesus came to save all people.
Every Christian is given a spiritual gift, and we must become a good steward by using it to serve others. Even the most talented person needs to be trained and practice their skills to be a great athlete. We must be equipped for God’s work.
A president once said in his inauguration, “Don't ask what the country can do for you, ask what you can do for the country.” Just as every citizen has a civic responsibility in his country, every Christian has a responsibility to advance the Kingdom of God. Therefore, we must not merely ask what others can do for us, but ask what we can do for others. In this message, we are going to talk about our calling to serve in a world full of hopelessness and despair.
Not only are we saved from sin, but we are also saved for God. As we are set free in Christ, the Bible tells us that we are to use this freedom to serve one another humbly in love. To live our life to the fullest, we must learn how to exercise our freedom by serving others as a Kingdom lifestyle.
There is always a desire in our human nature to possess and receive more, but the Bible teaches us with seemingly one of the most paradoxical beatitudes, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” In this message, we are going to talk about the blessings as we give and how we give through serving others with our time, resources, gifts, talents or wealth. When we place ourselves in a posture to serve, we allow God to transform us by understanding His heart and experiencing His power.
There’s a huge difference between making a decision about Christ and making a commitment to Christ. God wants us to be all in for Him because He is all in for us. As long as we are living with one foot in the world and one foot in Christ, we won’t grow. We need a spiritual awakening like never before and to rediscover the fire of our faith again.
In another aspect, worship is paying attention to what God wants to say to us. When we listen, we are to listen with the intention to obey God. As a result, worshipping God ought to change us. It transforms us to be more like Jesus.
Even though there are many things in life – only one thing truly matters. Only one person and He is God. When God is at the centre of our lives, He makes sure that everything in our lives comes together. Do you primarily see God as useful in your life for all the other things you want? Or do you and I see God as the one thing that matters? Join us as we answer this important question!
The Sabbath day existed before the fall and is part of the Ten Commandments. God has even blessed it and set it aside as a day for rest. We are instructed to keep it holy but what does it mean? How do we keep our Sabbath day holy? How do we make it a holy day and not just a holiday?
The church is an agent of change in the community. Let us put this into practice; compassion isn’t just “heart-work” but also involves hard-work. There is the giving, sacrifice of time and commitment. Only people who are willing to change can change. Let the church make a difference. How can we extend love and compassion to the community?
When we are confronted with pain and suffering in this imperfect fallen world, we may feel overwhelmed with the problem and underwhelmed with resources. We think we have nothing significant to offer. Even Jesus said, “The poor will always be with us.” So why bother? It is the power of the gospel that transform, we are carriers of light and Christ’s ambassadors. You can make a difference.
God is concerned with the broken, the oppressed, the needy and the poor. In Scriptures, God clearly tells us our responsibility to help those in need. As God’s children, we are to show compassion to those who are suffering. God expects us to make a difference.
In a world obsessed with self, comfort and convenience, it is easy to become apathetic to the needs of people. How did Jesus live? Jesus is the tangible expression of compassion. Not only did He see the need but He acted. He brought healing and help to those He met. Compassion is more than sympathy, it is action with a passion to help the suffering and in need. Jesus made a difference on earth; He ushered in the Kingdom. Let’s live differently for Jesus.
We have reached the final week of our message series, The Ascent. This week we are focusing on Mount Hor, the mountain on which Aaron was taken from earth to be with God. Where we spoke about legacy last week, this week P. Ed speaks to us about finishing this life well, and the grief that comes with the end of someone's earthly life. Let's prepare our hearts and take in this important message
In the penultimate message of this series, we go to Mount Nebo to hear about Moses' final journey to the mountaintop to meet with God. Examining the life of Moses shows us how important it is for us to leave behind a legacy of loving God and loving people. What else can we learn from the life of Moses? Let's find out together in this message from Ps. Ed
After last week's message on Mount Sinai, this weekend we move on to Mount Zion. The significance of Zion is that it represents a closer kind of relationship with God, in comparison to the sometimes terrifying encounters that God's people had on Mount Sinai. Fear is replaced by joy, and distance is replaced by closeness to Him. Let's prepare our hearts for this message from P. Ed!
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After last week's message on Mount Sinai, this weekend we move on to Mount Zion. The significance of Zion is that it represents a closer kind of relationship with God, in comparison to the sometimes terrifying encounters that God's people had on Mount Sinai. Fear is replaced by joy, and distance is replaced by closeness to Him. Let's prepare our hearts for this message from P. Ed!
God wants to deliver us from all kinds of curses. In Christ, our curse is broken and through obedience in His word, His blessing is released and realised in our lives. Today we venture to Mount Gerizim; a mountain that represents not only the abundance of God's blessings but also our commitment or covenant with the Lord. Let's find out more together as we hear this message from P. Ed, and be encouraged to step into a renewed and revived relationship with God!
God wants to demonstrate His power through us, over the idols and false gods of today. But we must be bold and strong in our witness in order for that to happen.
God is our faithful provider but we must first be willing to surrender. Before we receive, we must be willing to give up our most precious.
Join us for the final message of our Be Kind series as P. Ed shares a message with us about the Unusual Kindness shown to Paul upon his shipwreck in Malta, and how that can be applied to our lives today!
Jacob Ng shares on God's ultimate kindness. Drawing on examples from God's relationship with Moses, we'll talk about how even in all His might and power, God chooses to show His people kindness not only by staying above to oversee us but to come down below to engage in a relationship with us.
We continue our Be Kind series with P. Petrina sharing this message on how our kind deeds can be returned, remembered, and perhaps most importantly, passed on. How can one simple act of kindness be passed down through the generations? Let's find out!
Join us this weekend as we celebrate the fathers in our ICA Family! Our message this weekend from P. Ed is about our desire to relate to God and even renew our relationship with Him as our Heavenly Father.
This weekend we come to the end of our Happy People series. P. Ed shares a message with us about worrying, and how our tendency to worry (or not!) is a reflection of our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Happy people understand that life is an ongoing learning process. They accept that we all struggle with different weaknesses, and everyone has the potential to change to become better.
The meaning of being a mother today is virtually endless. Our mothers are our friend, comforter, protector, and countless other important roles in our lives. Let's celebrate our mums together as P. Ed shares a message with us about how we can love and honour our mothers as Jesus did.
Happy people practice forgiveness and has the ability to see people past their behaviour, and know it has nothing to do with them personally but everything to do with that person’s journey in life. They do not take on responsibility for others behaviours or for setting them right but move on to create more happiness in their own lives through the pursuit of their purpose.
Happy people use positive language much more than negative language. They smile and people like being around them because of their positive energy.
Happy people value, and invest in, close relationships with others, in particular, those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated.
Happy people appear to be aware of, and thankful for, the good things they have and that happen to them. They take time to express gratitude and thanks.
What are you most afraid of? What are you not afraid of? We are born to be courageous. We are to have the courage to do the right things in life
Who are you living for? What are your values and goals in life? Living for Jesus and following His ways will guarantee you a fulfilled life.
We all long to belong to a family, to be chosen and loved. Jesus chooses us to be in His family. Whoever is willing, has faith, and believes becomes a member of this new family. You just have to say yes.
Have you ever had something your heart hoped for get delayed? Our greatest hope is Jesus because He can meet all our needs.
Jesus is calling and asking, “What do you want me to do for you?” He is reaching out to you because He loves you.
Have you given someone or some people permission to speak into your life and correct you when you are wrong? We all need people in our lives who know us so well that when we stray off course they can tell us the truth in love about ourselves.
Have you ever been discouraged? Most of us do struggle with discouragement on a regular basis. For this reason, you need others to encourage you from time to time.
When you are facing a difficult life decision, do you make it on your own or do you seek godly counsel from those who can help point you in the right direction? We need people who can advise us at critical junctures in our lives.
Who do you turn to when you are weak to walk? In times like these, you need others to carry you.
One of the main reasons why you need to be in a community of people is for people to offer up prayers on your behalf. Could it be that some of your prayers are not being answered because you have not invited others to pray for you?
What is more precious than gold but cannot be bought, earned, or saved? Time. 2021 is our divine, decisive and determined time to do good works to bless our city and glorify our Heavenly Father. This is the will of God!
There will be many highlights of what had happened in 2020. But a more important question is not what happened in 2020 but how are we responding to what happened! It’s time to leave the past and live in the present.
How did people celebrate or observe the first Christmas? Many wondered but Mary worshipped. The birth of Jesus caught their attention but Mary gave her affection to the Saviour. Many were impressed by the event but Mary was impacted by the person of Christ. Mary treasured up and pondered in her heart because she saw that God is mighty and holy. Our response this Christmas is to believe and receive a God who mighty and holy, dwelling among us.
No matter what your impossibilities are, Christmas is a reminder that God can do the impossible for you. It’s a sign of hope to mankind that we are not left alone to deal with our challenges. The Father has sent Jesus to help us and to do the impossible for us. But we must exercise faith in preferring to receive our miracles!
God has a habit of interrupting, and the one person who had the biggest interruption in her life, the one who God used to fulfil His grand purpose for mankind though the birth of Jesus is Mary. She had found favour with God and was blessed. Likewise, we have found favour with God. How will we respond to and steward God’s favour?
God is constantly opening new doors for us to share His love to our lost world. The opportunities He gives us are not only to make a living but to save lives.
Jesus is constantly knocking on the door of our hearts because He wants us to be in relationship with Him. Will you open the door for Him?
The tongue should always be guarded because it has the power to hurt or heal. It can be tempting to hurt others when we are wronged. How do we avoid that? Let’s learn from King David.
Why do so many Christians fail to flourish in life? Many people give up halfway through their lives, and they fail to reach what they actually aimed for. They failed to achieve their goals in life. Here you will find keys to discovering God’s purpose in life and how to grow consistently and stay healthy.
It is God’s plan that we live a fulfilled and fruitful life to bless others. In Christ you can flourish in everything you do. You don’t have to just look successful. You can actually be fruitful!
The oak tree has long been seen as a symbol of strength and endurance. Through Christ, we can and will prevail if we hold firm to Him and draw nourishment from Him. Not only that, the Gospel itself endures when it is passed from one generation to the next so that God will have His witnesses throughout every generation.
Where you are planted is very important. If you are planted by the rivers of water, then you would grow strong and high and bear fruit in all seasons. The roots of the olive tree go deep down to about 20 feet and that’s the reason why they are able to bear fruit for as long as 100 years. You too must be planted in God if you want to have a significant life.
There are two ways to live your life – one is God’s way, the other is Satan’s way. One leads to life, fulfilment and fruitfulness. The other leads to death, emptiness and barrenness. Which one will you choose?
This is the final week of our Talking Animals series! We are closing out with a message from our Senior Pastor, Edmound Teo, entitled “Majestic Lion”. We'll learn more about how Jesus is our protector, and how He watches over us as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
In this message with Pastor Ed, we move on to the Clever Ox which as you'll find out, has many different lessons to teach us about living a Kingdom-driven lifestyle. Lessons about how we approach our own salvation, our relationship with the world around us, and the people in our lives can be learned from how the ox is depicted in scripture.
Today we learn about the Wise Spider, and though it is small, the spider is a creature that we can take more than a few lessons from. They are creatures that use their God-given gifts to the best of their ability, and they always persevere to faithfully and diligently complete the task before them. Watch on to hear how we can adopt these truths in our lives as well!
Our Senior Pastor Edmound Teo continues the Talking Animals series about the biblical truths we can learn from the animal kingdom. This time we look at the Harmless Dove and how they can teach us to choose peace, and use wisdom at all times.
We look at the Listening Sheep and the lessons they can teach us about listening to the voice of God, our Shepherd.
Key Points • Ants are Self-motivated • Ants are Hardworking • Ants Prepare for the Future
Key Points The Church is the Body of Christ We contribute to each other’s growth We are smarter together We are stronger together
Key Points • Waiting on God will give you a renewed inward strength • Waiting on God will give you a renewed upward strength • Waiting on God will give you a renewed onward strength
Key Points • Introducing Jesus’ instructions to the 12 disciples when He sent them out • Defining Kingdom evangelism – God’s agenda, not human agenda • External activities required for Kingdom evangelism, internal things we must/must not carry when it comes to it
Key Points • Kingdom evangelism involves looking for persons of peace • Focusing on people, stopping for the one (Luke 10:31-32) • It requires us not to judge others based on what we see on the outside • We are looking for treasure hidden inside people
Key Points • Kingdom evangelism involves – proclaiming the Kingdom, healing the sick, raising the dead, cleansing lepers, casting out demons • Relying on money (or money’s agents) to do Kingdom evangelism will fail
Key Points • Kingdom evangelism a response to God’s all, is God-sent, and teamwork with the Body of Christ • Individualistic, orphan mindset cannot achieve effective Kingdom evangelism • Kingdom worker – chooses love over what they believe is right, empowers others
Key Points • Introducing Jesus’ instructions to the 12 disciples when He sent them out • Defining Kingdom evangelism – God’s agenda, not human agenda • External activities required for Kingdom evangelism, internal things we must/must not carry when it comes to it
• The Church equips people for the work of ministry • People are equipped to do ministry and released to bless the world
• Greatest responsibility of a father is to be a spiritual father to his children • Set an example for the children to imitate
• We are the people of God • All people are created equal and are equal because of the image of God
Two competing perspectives on the relationship between old and young people in contemporary society have received much attention recently. One perspective views them as competitors but God has planned for both to be connected. They are designed to be inter-dependent. In this message series, we will learn how to live together as God’s people at home and in society. We will see the connection between the old and young that leads to meaningful exchanges with each other for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
A supernatural lifestyle is one of empowered by God to fulfill His assignment for our lives. The Holy Spirit gives us power to witness, power unto salvation, and power to access the resources of Heaven.
A supernatural lifestyle is one filled with not only power but character. The Holy Spirit lives inside of us and bears the fruits of the Spirit within us enabling us to live countercultural in a supernatural way. This Sunday, we’ll hear from Pastor John on how we can abide in Christ and allow Him to change our lifestyle into something that is truly supernatural.
Receiving God's "Supernatural Love" towards us enables us to walk supernaturally as sons and daughters of God. This week, Pastor Lindy will lead us in looking into renewing our lens and restoring our identity in our good Heavenly Father.
We look at God’s nature as a "Supernatural God" who does the miraculous. Through supernatural works, Jesus demonstrates and reveals to us that God’s nature is as a good Father. Jesus also invites all believers to do the supernatural works of the Father as He did. So let’s expect the supernatural to happen often!
It is easy to give up when we do not see the fruit of our work. Paul reminds us that the fruit is coming so let us not give up but keep doing good for everyone not on our own strength, but by the Spirit of God in us. We will reap in due season if we do not give up.
The heart is the most important organ in the human body. It keeps us alive physically, but it’s also important spiritually. Our thought life, emotions and motivation are determined by the heart. This week, Pastor Ed will be sharing how our heart is the source of life.
In the midst of a busy city, we live counter-culturally believing that working harder or longer is not always the answer. God desires for us to rest, and together we’ll learn how He intends for us to rest well in trusting Him.
This week, we’re reminded that Peace is not the absence of people or problems, but the presence of God. Pastor Edmound will be sharing a powerful word on conquering anxiety with our gratitude.
Pastor Edmound will be sharing on the testimony of King David’s life, and the power of his music. Together, we’ll learn how our life song can become a testimony to those around us, because the joy of the Lord generates music in our heart.
Christmas is a time where the wonder of Jesus flows from Heaven to earth. This week we will hear from Pastor Josh about stewarding the wonder of Jesus and treasuring his joy in our lives.
This week we hear from Petrina sharing on the story of Zechariah and his willingness to respond to God. Things may not always turn out the way you envision but the Lord is gracious and merciful in every season; the past, the present and the future. How will you choose to respond?
This week we continue discovering the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. The story of Mary reflects her heart of humility as she responds to the word of God, “I am the Lord’s servant, may your word be fulfilled.” Who from us would be able to respond to God’s word in this way? Together, we will learn from Mary’s song about overcoming difficulties and trials.
This week we will hear the angel Gabriel proclaim the birth of Jesus to Mary. Let us be strengthened in our faith to humbly obey the word of God like Mary who says, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Let it be to me according to your word.”
When you worry about tomorrow it robs you of the joys of today. Joy and worry cannot coexist! The Kingdom of this world finds unrighteousness, strife and worries but the Kingdom of God puts God first in our lives. We do not need to pursue worry when we believe God will provide for us.
Together, we’ll hear from Pastor Cloud about giving of our First Fruits and God’s heart behind our offering.
How do we, and how do you, remain in Christ and his love so that you do not lose your first love? It is not through doing good works or sacrifice, but it is through hearing God’s word and being lead to transformation. We return to our first love by hearing God’s word in community.
You are not only God’s child, but you are His firstborn child! In the Kingdom of God, every one of us is firstborn, special and privileged. We each have the opportunity to receive the full benefits and blessings of being firstborn because of Jesus.
When God calls you to surrender, does that sound sweet or scary? Surrender and giving up something can be scary, but not when you are giving it up for something better. When you are surrendering to get something better, it is a joy. This is what the Kingdom of God is like. It is a joy, sweet, well worth it to surrender all that we have for it.
The words we speak are powerful! Our words have the ability to help us transition and live in the right belief. Through looking at the influence of our words, we can see that religion wants us to move from repentance to self-condemnation. However, the Kingdom guides us from a place of speaking repentance to receiving sonship.
Our lives are influenced by the spirit we carry and choosing an attitude of sweetness and gratefulness will create an impact far greater than what we anticipate. Together, we’ll learn how to cultivate a sweet spirit and an attitude that advances the Kingdom of God.
Knowing God is to experience God. No one else can do it for you. You will never realize how good it is except by tasting it yourself. But when you have tasted, you will see. Because of Jesus, God turns the bitterness caused by the devil into the sweetest blessings in our life. Come, taste and see that the Lord is good!
How do we develop worthwhile and meaningful friendships? Jesus modelled a life of loving kindness in his relationships while living in a constant community. From him, we learn the value and benefit of cultivating sweet friendship in our lives.
We belong to each other. God designed us to be dependent on Him and to be interdependent of each other as we’re part of the body of Christ. We find our meaning as we relate to the body and together we’re transformed to be more like Jesus.
When we commit to follow Jesus, it changes our lives and the reason why we live. Belonging to Christ is more than living as a son or a daughter – it’s freely choosing to surrender our lives to His will.
Being willing to forgive, ask for forgiveness, love unconditionally and compromise helps to build strong relationships in our lives. When we apply the message of belonging to our spouse, we are practicing and displaying God’s covenant here on earth.
To belong to a community means more than simply showing up, it means becoming “co-owners.” God never intended for us to live life alone, and together we create a place for people to belong.
Christ is the healer of the nations. This week we will learn how He breaks people free from bondage and gives them freedom in Him.
Jesus has triumphed over every demonic power at the cross. The power of this triumph is within every believer. Those who are born of God can overcome the enemy because we have a living God who has given us His living word which produces active faith. Victory did not end up on the cross but continues today.
The cross reveals to us the person and the power of God. It is not only where our sin is paid for, where the devil is conquered, but where the Kingdom of God is established. Jesus Christ bore your sin on the cross, but you must take Him up on the offer.
In the Gospels, Jesus was moved by compassion because of the needs that He saw. He wants our partnership and involvement in healing the needy in our world. However, to advance the Kingdom of God through healing others, we need to be a people of compassion.
Healing is in God’s nature and it’s is the external picture of the Kingdom message of salvation. By looking at the Old Testament and New Testament teachings on healing, we can learn the powerful healing that Jesus provides.
Every time Jesus claims His divinity, He is confronted by anger, hostility and rejection: they picked up stones wanting to stone Him. Those who reject that Jesus is God want to stone Him, but those who receive that Jesus is God will enthrone Him. This week, we’ll learn what it means to enthrone Jesus instead of stone Him.
David teaches us that we can defeat any giant through the power of God and when we put our trust in Jesus. On this occasion, David articulates a basic principle of faith: God will act on our behalf when we trust in Him.
There are two different voices that speak to and through us; the voice of a critic or the voice of Christ. The voice of a critic condemns, criticizes and destroys resulting in death. In contrast, the voice of Christ confronts our sin with compassion and provides deliverance resulting in life. Casting judgement on others and choosing the voice of the critic may be easy, but in John 8 we see how Jesus stands between the religious people and those they wanted to condemn.
Compassion leads us to action, to seek out the lost, and to tell the good news. If we are created in the image of the Father, we have the element of compassion in us even if we may think we do not. The harvest is ready, it’s time to go!
The healing and restoration of our land come when heaven comes to earth. Jesus came to establish His Kingdom on earth and He invites us to partner with Him. We are the intersecting place where heaven and earth meet.
All of us love receiving gifts, especially if they are from someone close to us. Thankfully, our heavenly Father gives good gifts to those who pray! This week we will hear from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount how our relationship with God is prayerfully shaped by childlike dependency on our Heavenly Father.
All of us have the authority as well as the commission to heal the sick as a demonstration of the Good News of the Kingdom. This week, we'll learn about healing, how it relates to the Kingdom of Heaven and why it reveals the heart of God.
In God we find perfect unity, and it is rooted in our relationship with Him. Jesus is not asking us to create unity, but we are meant to keep it, guard it, protect it and maintain it as we learn to live with one another.
Jesus is our greatest encourager! Through Him, we are empowered to live a life marked by encouragement and encouraging others.
If we want to live a meaningful and Jesus pleasing life, we must love others. But how do we define love? 1 John 4 helps us in understanding lover one another as God has loved us.
Being small but mighty means that ordinary and seemingly insignificant things can still be used for great works. Even though the Kingdom of God may appear to be little, it is still alive and active!
This week we’ll take a look at one of the most challenging passages in the entire Bible, Luke 9:23-27. Submitting to the Lordship of Christ requires losing ourselves to gain all that he has to offer. Together, we learn what it looks like to deny ourselves and follow Jesus.
The Story of the Garden (Genesis 1-11) The Story of Israel (Genesis 12 – Malachi) The Story of Jesus (Matthew – John) The Story of the Church (Acts – Jude) The Story of the Garden (Revelation)
This week we’re talking about the power of prayer and how we can grow in it together as a church. We’re so excited to share this with you!
We’re jumping into Week 2 of Talk To Jesus! This week we’re looking at the invitation to ask, seek, and knock; and how God has promised to respond.
The story of Jesus is also the story of our Salvation. As we end this message series; Edmound Teo will speak on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, and the promise of his His return.
A name is our identity and can sometimes reveal many aspects about the person behind it. What does the name of Jesus reveal about the person of Jesus and His character? Join us at church or online this Sunday as our Christmas message series continues; we can’t wait to see you!
Christmas is not simply the celebration of Jesus’s birth. We are celebrating the fact that Jesus became human; that the Word became flesh. What was Jesus before he became human? And what significance does Jesus’ own humanity have for us? Join us this Sunday as we delve deeper into the story of Jesus!
The story of Jesus invariably begins with His arrival, and that is exactly where Edmound Teo will begin this new message series. We'll find out why Jesus was sent to earth from heaven and in turn what this means for our faith. The story begins here. Join us!
Jesus began and ended His ministry proclaiming the Kingdom of God. This week’s message will teach us why it is so important to be passionate about witnessing the Kingdom and seeing His power at work.
The Kingdom Movement has liberated us from a lifestyle of legalism! In Week 3 of this message series, Edmound Teo teaches us how truly living out God’s Kingdom on earth is more than just living within a set of rules and regulations.
Kingdom Movement continues with Betty Chung sharing a message on our identity as Sons and Daughters of God, and how a true understanding of this can help us tackle our other roles in life.
This week we launch a brand new series, Kingdom Movement. Join us as Edmound Teo shares with us Jesus’ teachings on the Kingdom and what it means to bring and live out God’s Kingdom on Earth.
This Sunday as we conclude the “Tears From Heaven” sermon series, Peter Jung will having a look at the eternal consequences when we are overcome with compassion like Jesus was.
This week we are taking a fresh look at what compassion looks like for those that are Kingdom-minded, as Ken Mok speaks on having Compassion For The Lost
Today is the start of a new sermon series called “Tears From Heaven”! Edmound Teo will be speaking on what it looks like to be gripped with compassion, to allow space for a sorrow in our humanity but be guided by an eternal perspective.
To conclude the Love Again series, Edmound Teo is asking us deep questions of what it means to love our enemies. He will be teaching and sharing what it means to go beyond the Golden Rule
In a continuation of the Love Again series, Betty Chung will teach us the importance of how loving God and loving ourselves translates into Loving Your Neighbour.
This Sunday, we’ll take a fresh look at what it means in the Bible to “Love Yourself” – how to do it from a relational point of view and why it’s important to commit to this.
This Sunday, we begin a new series that will teach us the difference between a religion and a relationship. The series will also challenge us to begin a right relationship with God to love again.
This Sunday, we will learn what it means to serve God, and how we can serve Him with the right motives and the right heart.
This Sunday, we will learn that when you’ve been deeply touched by the love of God, you can’t help but respond in ways that make no sense to the world that is a call to love Jesus lavishly.
This Sunday, we will learn what truly matters as His flock in the Kingdom and what this means that holds dear to our Father’s Heart.
This Sunday, we will understand God’s Kingdom principles, and it’s implication on our daily work and living and how it is unlike any worldly economic or political systems.
This Sunday, we will learn that worshipping God may be the single most important thing we do on earth and it can be done personally or with others as a true encounter and experience with Him.
This message teaches that as we encounter Jesus through communion, Jesus empowers us to pursue him by living a life rooted in humility, interdependency and hope.
From this message; we will learn that living for material things is kingdom of earth living, but living for Christ is Kingdom of God living. Worship is having a relationship in Christ and enjoying him as gain, more than what life can offer.
We begin a new sermon series where we will learn just how we are created for worship and through worship, we can reflect His glory by knowing and loving him.
This Sunday we will learn just how we are called to do amazing works for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. These are the works that Jesus did and are primarily found within us.
This Sunday's message is based on the story of Abraham, where we see God’s grace is given, not earned.
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series called ‘Amazing. We will learn how this word speaks of something that is wonderful and make your heart melt. And this amazing is…Jesus!
We'll learn how a new kind of love, that goes beyond our changing emotions, shows this side of heaven and draws people to Jesus.
Week two of the Tribe series looks at the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of loving others. What is love and why we are to love both believer and unbelievers?
We begin our new sermon series about Kingdom Community and this Sunday we will learn that the way we welcome and receive one another is a testimony to what we believe about how God welcomes and receives us.