Sonlife Church Teaching Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Ephesians 2:8-9 Five reasons to joyfully serve: (1) Look Back. (2) Look In. (3) Look Down. (4) Look Around. (5) Look Ahead.
Philippians 2:2-8 (1) Jesus prioritised a mindset attitude before ministry v6-8 (2) Jesus emptied himself v7 (3) The ultimate goal is transformation - Romans 12:2, John 13:3-5, Galatians 5:22-23
2 Corinthians 11 (1) What happens Horizontally - how we treat others (2) What happens Internally - what we place value in (3) What happens Vertically – where our help comes from
2 Corinthians 10 God has given us weapons with divine power to demolish strongholds: (1) The weapon of TRUTH (2) The weapon of FAITH (3) The weapon of PRAYER.
2 Corinthians 9 (1) because Generosity Multiplies.(2) because Generosity Delights God.(3) because Generosity Displays Trust.(4) because Generosity Impacts Vertically.(5) because Generosity Strengthens horizontally.
2 Corinthians 8 (1) Give sacrificially (2) Give out of kindness and love (3) Give proportionately
2 Corinthians 6 (1 ) Embrace Grace, respond immediately.(2) Display Grace, live boldly.(3) Protect Grace, choose wisely.
2 Corinthians 3:1-18 v7-11: Why the New Covenant is better. v12-18: What the New Covenant does in the believer: (a) we see clearly (b) we are set free (c) we are transformed (d) we will be glorified
2 Corinthians 2 God’s glory is reflected: (1) Through courageous love (a) Fear losing the relationship (b) Don’t want to hurt individual (c) Rather be “liked” than be “faithful”(2) When we Forgive/Comfort/Affirm(3) When we carry the presence of God
Psalm 139 The Presence of GOD helps us see: (1) God KNOWS ME(2) God is WITH ME(3) God FORMED ME
Romans 15:16-21 (1) Go with the message of Christ (2) Go by the power of the Spirit (3) Go to reach all peoples
Philippians 2:5-11 (1) Missional Living is Challenging (2) Missional Living is Satisfying
Psalm 117 (1) The Summon to worship (2) The Reasons for worship (3) The Mission of worship
Acts 16:19-34 (1) The Opportunity of putting God first (2) The Influence of putting God first (3) The Fruit of putting God first
Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 (1) A word for the Young (2) A word for the Old (3) A word for All
Ecclesiastes 9:1-16 (1) The Limitation of Life v1-10 (2) The Limitation of Wisdom v11-16
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Chapter Structure like a song: (1) INTRODUCTION (v1) (2)(Verse A) THE REALM UNDER THE KING (v2-6) (3)(Chorus A) THE LIMITATIONS OF WISDOM (v7-8) (4)(Verse B) THE REALM UNDER THE SUN (v9-14) (5) BRIDGE (v15) (6) (Chorus B) THE LIMITATIONS OF WISDOM (v16-17)The third realm is our realm. The realm where we may influence those around us.
Ecclesiastes 7 Wisdom in: (1) Death v1-6 (2) Life v7-13 (a) Guard your heart (b) Don’t be easy to anger (c) Don’t compare with the past (d) God is always in control even when things don’t go your way plan
Ecclesiastes 6 (1) Fame & Fortune - Ecc 6:1-2 (2) Family and Fruitfulness - Ecc 6:3-6 (3) Feeding the Flesh - Ecc 6:7-9 (4) The Fullness of CHRIST
Ecclesiastes 5 Wisdom with: (1) Worship (a) Listening obedience (b) Watch what you say (c) Pay your vow (2) Wealth (3) Work
Ecclesiastes 4 Uselessness: (1) in an oppressed life (2) of envy / jealousy / discontentment (3) in being alone (4) in a hereditary monarchy/ kingship
Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 Life’s meaning through: (1) Enjoyment (2( Employment (3) Enlightenment
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Hebrew word, “Hebel” Hebel is better understood as – “vapor, smoke, midst, breath” … It is fleeting, quickly gone and doesn’t really achieve much! (1) Achievement without God is hebel. (2) Creation without God is hebel. (3) Life without God is hebel.
Titus 2:1-15 The Sound Doctrine … Leading to godly living: (1) Teach Sound Doctrine (2) Model Sound Doctrine (3) Embody Sound Doctrine
Hebrews 5:11-6:9 A Personal Challenge: (1) Inward maturity in Christ (2) Outward productivity for Christ 6 doctrines: (a) Repentance (b) Faith (c) Baptism (d) Empowerment (e) Resurrection (f) Judgment Soteriology - Repentance + Faith Pneumatology - Baptism + Empowerment Eschatology - Resurrection + Judgement
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (1) Sympathizes like no other (2) Gentle like no other (3) Cares like no other
Hebrews 4:1-13 (1) Explanation of God’s rest v1-3a, 11-13(2) Examples of God’s rest v3b-5, 8-10 (3) Exhortation to God’s rest v6-7
Hebrews 2:1-4 (1) Significance of our Salvation (2) Support from the Saints (3) Sensitivity to the Spirit
Hebrews 1 (1) Better than prophets (a) Jesus is Inheritor (b) Jesus is Creator (c) Jesus is Radiator (d) Jesus is Representor (e) Jesus is Sustainer (f) Jesus is Purifier (g) Jesus is Ruler (2) Better than angels
(1) How can we show Compassion? (a) Pray (b) Time (c) Comfort and Encouragement (2) Compassion in the church (3) Compassion in the community (4) Compassion and the Holy Spirit
Proverbs 25:28, Titus 2:1-6 (1) The self-control of Jesus. (2) The importance of self-control. (a) ἐνκράτειαTo master one's desires and passions Σωφροσύνη[To make sound judgment] Self-control over: Our body Our sexual desires Our hobbies Our technologies (3) The gift of self-control.
(1) His Dependence on God (a) Dependence on the Father (b) Dependence on the Spirit (2) Our Dependence on God Developing a dependency on God: (a) Intimacy with God (b) Contentment in God (c) Community of God (d) Humility before God (e) Waiting upon God
(1) Jesus is committed to us.(2) We are committed to Jesus(3) We are committed to one another Commit to these:(1) Sunday worship (2) Serve team (3) Selective few
- The inescapable presence of God 2. The immeasurable power of God 3. The irresistible grace of God
Amos 8 (1) he who has ears to hear, let him hear what God is saying through His WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (2) my personal vision statement: “To so invest my live as to leave a legacy / inheritance for the next generation.” (i) Teaching and challenge. (ii) The work of evangelism.
Amos 6:1-14 (1) Pride is Idolatry. Idols always starts off as something good. (2) Pride ends in Tragedy. Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11 (3) Pride obscures Clarity
Exodus 2:1-9 Palms 127:3 Proverbs 22:6 Psalms 68:6 1 Samuel 25:29-34 John 17:18 James 1:5
Amos 4 (1) The eyes of God cannot be fooled (2) The warnings of God cannot be ignored (3) The face of God cannot be avoided
Amos 3 Lessons from Israel’s punishment: (1) Listening to God clearer (2) Reflecting God brighter (3) Satisfying in God greater
Amos 2:6-16 The structure of Amos 2: (1) What Israel is doing v6-9 (2) What God has done v10-12 (3) What God will do v13-16 Applications: (1) God see sin the same today as He did yesterday (2) God demands more from those He has given much (3) God judges His own Son so we will never be judged
Amos 1:1-15 God defends us from: (1) The neighbour who oppresses (2) The friend who breaks a promise (3) The brother who holds a grudge
(1) That day our Death Died Three types of death: (a) Physical (b) Spiritual (c) Eternal (2) That day our Debt Deleted (3) That day the Devil Disarmed
Luke 19:28-38 (1) Jesus, the chosen King (2) Jesus, the sovereign King (3) Jesus, the gentle King (4) Jesus, the worthy King
Matthew 25:14-30 (1) We are expected to serve (2) We serve with different talents (3) We want to be found faithful Barriers to service: (1) I’m too busy (2) I don’t have the skills / training / experience (3) I’m not spiritual enough (4) What if people don’t like me or I fail? Next steps: (1) Ask (2) Assess (3) Associate (4) Act
Deuteronomy 6:5-9, 11:18-20 How to study? COMA (1) Context (2) Observation (3) Meaning (4) Application
(1) What is the Sabbath? (2) Why should I practice it? (a) Because God did it. (b) Because it is good for us. (c) Because it sets us free. (3) Where do I start?(a) Stop(b) Rest(c) Delight (d) Worship
(1) The God who answers prayer (2) The reason for prayer (3) When God appears silent: (a) No (b) Grow (c) Slow (d) Go
Simplicity: (1) What it is not. (a) It is not a trend. (b) It is not poverty. (2) What it is. (3) Where to start. (a) Create a fixed calendar. (b) The habit of giving things away. (c) Buy things for their usefulness and not status. (d) Enjoy things without owning it. (e) Learn to be content with what you have.
Mark 1:21-39 The Pattern of Jesus (1) The public ministry- Matthew 4 (2) Appointment of the the twelve disciples - Luke 6 (3) The death of John the Baptist - Matthew 14 (4) Healing of the leper - Luke 5 (5) Feeding of the 5000 - Matthew 14 (6) The garden of Gethsemane - Matthew 26 Jesus chose silence and solitude Silence - To stop speaking and let God do the talking Solitude - To stop doing and being present with God Practical practices: (1) Daily Pockets (2) Your Hiding Place (3) Optimize the Occasion (4) Level Up (5) Final Note Vision for 2024 Psalms 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good
Jonah 1:1-6 (1) The Reasons for Disobedience: (a) We think we know better (b) We rather listen to others (c) We do not see God’s will is for our good (d) We are just impatient (e) We are afraid We do not trust God (2) The Dangers of Disobedience: (a) Sin will affect the people around us (b) Sin can be hidden from us (3) The Hope in Disobedience
Matthew 11:25-30 1. God’s Reign v25-26 2. God’s Revelation v27 3. God’s Rest v28-30 4. God’s Presence Released 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Four challenges: (i) Be humbled (ii) Be greatly encouraged (iii) Enlarge your vision (iv) Be on mission
John 1:1-14 (1) Which logos? Stoics and Epicureans (2) The logos - not a what but a who (3) The logos has come in the flesh
Luke 1:67-79 (1) God remembered His people (2) God redeemed His people (3) God revealed to His people
Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 2:17-18With Jesus our high priest we have: (1) Help for today Heb 4:14-16 (2) Hope for tomorrow Heb 6:18-20 (a) The Hope of His Return 1 Thess 4:15(b)The Hope of Our Resurrection 1 Thess 4:16(c) The Hope of Our Reuniting 1 Thess 4:17a (d) Thd Hope of Our Reward 1 Thess 4:17b
Daniel 8 (1) Confidence through divine providence (2) Godliness in the midst of brokenness
Daniel 7:1-28 2 Key Messages: (1) What they will Face (2) What they must Endure 3 Theological Perspectives: (1) God is Eternal (2) God is the Final Judge (3) God has promised His Everlasting Kingdom
Daniel 5:1-31 (1) The hand of God v1-9 (2) The Queen’s recommendation v10-17 (3) The wisdom of Daniel v18-28 (4) The judgement of God v29-31 How to honour God: (1) Heart of Humility (2) Heart of Teachability (3) Heart of Integrity
Daniel 4 (1) The Everlasting God v1-3 (2) The Puzzling Dream v5-7 (3) The Interpretation of the Dream by Daniel v19-27
Daniel 3:1-30 (1) Pulling power of idolatry (a) People factor (b) Attractive factor (c) Fear factor (2) Protective presence of God (a) God’s Power (b) God’s Will Isaiah 46:9-10 (c) God’s presence v19-25
Daniel 2:1-49 (1) Plead for mercy of God (2) Seek the wisdom of God (3) Remember the kingdom of God
Daniel 1 (1) The history- the setting (2) The problem - the proposal - the results (3) The reasons
Encouragement: (1) For Timothy (a) Flee v11a from temptations (b) Focus v11b and chase after righteous, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness (c) Fight v12-13 (2) For Believers (a) Rich in humility (b) Rich in God’s hope (c) Rich in Good Works v18-19
1 Timothy 6:1-10 How to: (1) “Recognize” them. Three bad fruits to look out for: wrong teaching; wrong attitudes; and wrong motives (2) “Handle” them. Be contented in what you have and not be mislead to chase after more wealth.
1 Timothy 5 Right on relationships. Real Christians look after their (1) each other (2) family. Charity begins at home. (3) pastor
1 Timothy 3 (1) The Work of good leadership v1(2) The Character of good leadership v2-7(3) The Reason for good leadership v14-15
1 Timothy 2 (1) Priority (2) Prayer (3) Purpose - Saviour, Salvation(4) Posture - Surrender, Structure and Submission
1 Timothy 1 Doctrines: (1) Must be taught - levels of doctrines: (a) Absolutes (Level 1) core beliefs (b) Convictions (Level 2) not core beliefs but have significant impact. The “distinctives” of a church. (c) Opinions (Level3) unsettled issues found in Scripture. The unclear parts of the Bible. (2) Promote godliness (3) Serve the Gospel
Colossians 4:2-6 (1) Perseverance in Prayer (2) Passionate in Prayer (3) Plan in Prayer (4) Praise in Prayer (5) Purpose in Prayer
Acts 4:13-21 3 Needful Actions to overcome fear in evangelism: (1) Fresh encounter with Jesus (2) Following closely to God (a) P - Personal revival (b) D - Divine appointment (c) A - Active obedience (3) Faithful allegiance to God
John 4:1-26 Types of sins: (1) Sin of commission (2) Sun of Omission Remember we are called by the great commission: (1) Motivated by the heart of God (2) Ministry of risk & danger (3) Meeting people where they’re at (4) Making the Messiah known
John 1:29,32-49 (1) Who did you see? - Revelation v29-34 (2) Who did you tell? - Proclamation v35-36 (3) Who will you bring? - Invitation v38-41 (4) Who will you become? - Transformation v42
Ephesians 1:15-23 4 misunderstandings of the Church: (1) Church like Chemist - something to ease our pain (2) Caltex petrol tank - fill up our empty spiritual tank (3) Costco - one stop shop for everything at a great price (4) Hoyts cinema...
Genesis 14:8-17 (1) Focus (2) Values Realignment … The Drift Factor (3) Relational Alignment with those leading
The Church: (1) What is the church? (2) Who built the church? (3) How is it being built?
1 Corinthians 12:26-27, 12-13 (1) We Belong to God Psalm 100:3 (2) We Belong to Each Other (3) We Need Each Other
Mark 11:1-14 Jesus is: (1) The Promise Keeping King (2) The Humble King (3) The Disciplining King
Mark 10:46-52 Jesus (1) meets us in our desperation (2) invites us to share our deepest desires (3) always has time for those in need
Mark 9:30-41 (1) Refocusing Christologically (a) be intentional (b) Surround yourself with those who fix their eyes on Jesus (c) Find an app that sends you a Bible verse each day (2) Receiving the Lowly (3) Rejoicing in Diversity
Mark 9:1-13 (1) Jesus, the Glorious God (verse 2-3) (2) Jesus, the Saving God (verse 4) (3) Jesus, the Son of God (verse 5-8) (4) Jesus, the Suffering God (verse 9-13)
Mark 2:2-11 Observations: (1) Four Men - influence others. Be a friend to others. (2) Crowds - don’t let the crowd force you to tap out. Keep going for God. (3) Faith - come as you are. It is ok. (4) Forgiveness of sins - Jesus...
Genesis 1:26-30, Philippians 2:5-11 (1) The Making of a man (2) The un-Making of a man (3) The Model of a man (4) The re-Making of a man
Mark 8:27-38 (1) Jesus, our personal Messiah (2) Jesus, our uncompromising Messiah (3) Jesus, our worthy Messiah
Mark 8:1-13 (1) The worshipful Audience (2) The forgetful Apostles (3) The disrespectful Authorities
Titus 3 (1) Kindness is contagious (2) Kindness is attractive (3) Kindness is Christ-like
Mark 7:24-37 (1) Jesus came for the undeserving (2) Jesus does unexpected miracles (3) Jesus unveils the good news
Mark 7:1-23 (1) The supremacy of scripture (Mark 7:13) (2) The integrity of your heart (Mark 7:6) (3) Relationship, not religion (Mark 7:7)
Mark 6:14-29 (1) The role of the church is to speak up Priest - represent the people to God Prophet - represent God to the people King - governs, protects and fights (2) Who or what do we align with? Fear of man vs the fear of God (3)...
Mark 5:1-20 (1) The hopelessness of a lost soul (2) The priceless ness of a restored soul (3) The fruitfulness of a grateful soul
Mark 4:35-41 (1) Jesus is human (2) What does it tells us about the disciples (and us) (a) pride and self-sufficiency = lack of trust (b) There was tendency to shift blame (3) What does it tell us about living in the kingdom of God (a)...
Mark 4:21-34 (1) The parable of the lamp - And this is the testimony (2) The parable of the growing seed - God has given us eternal life, (3) The parable of the mustard seed - and this life is in His Son.
Mark 4:1-20 (1) What hinders the hearer (a) Satan (b) World (c) Flesh (2) What helps the hearer
Proverbs 17:17, 12:26, 13:20, 27:17 (1) Find True Friendships in Sonlife (2) Let’s display True Friendship (a) Show genuine interest (b) Smile more (c) Talk less 1 Corinthians 9:19 Don’t be content with being right. Be committed to...
Luke 8:40-56 (1) She was not known by her name but by her situation (2) She was separated from society (3) She had faith to see her situation change (4) Jesus saw her, and He knew her
Proverbs 3:1-10 (1) Word saturated heart - Why: (a) Overcome the lies of Satan/temptation (b) Renew the mind and helps with obedience (c) Encourage others with God’s Word (d) Pray in accordance with agod’s Will (e) Conform to the...
Mark 3:7-19 Caring for the crowd: (1) Religious-social danger (2) Physical danger (3) Spiritual danger Creating the New Community: (1) To be with Him (2) To be sent from Him
Mark 2:13-17 (1) Jesus sees differently (2) Jesus embraces widely (3) Jesus saves the guilty
Mark 1:9-20 (1) His Posture in Identification (2) His Power over Temptation (3) His Promise upon Invitation
Why is Jesus an unlikely hero? (1) Wrong place of origin (2) Wrong parentage and background (3) Wrong position in society (4) Wrong persona and appearance (5) Wrong plan and purpose
1 Samuel 26 3 Characteristics of the kind of person God uses: (1) Having a Spiritual conscience and not a Seared conscience (2) Having an Integrity of heart not Strategic in thought (3) Having a Dependence on God’s terms not Dictating on our...
Genesis 37:2-11 (1) God is with us (2) We need to be with God (3) God was, is and will be with us (4) God heals and restores us
John 3:1-8 (1) The need for regeneration (2) The regenerator (3) The results of regeneration
Galatians 5:16-26 (1) Walk in the Spirit (2) Inward struggle/fight (3) Walking in the Spirit (4) Fruit of the Spirit (5) Keep the Fire Burning (6) Fire in the Temple
(1) God’s sovereign purpose (2) Need for missionaries (3) Missionaries need our support (4) We are blessed
John 14:15-21 An advocate (1) someone to be with you (2) not of the world (3) you will know in you
Doctrine of illumination (1) The Not of illumination (2) The What of illumination (3) The Why of illumination
Acts 16:6-15 When the Spirit gives guidance… (1) It may look like he closed doors (2) He opens eyes (3) He opens hearts