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Lazarus and Singapore – what could they possibly have in common? John 11 is more than the story of Lazarus – it holds a prophetic message for Singapore today. The tomb is not the end, the stone will not have the final word. God is calling us from success to significance, and from blessing to becoming a blessing. Singapore’s remarkable rise was never the destination, but God’s preparation for a greater Kingdom assignment.

In the world today, we’re constantly bombarded with endless notifications, opinions, demands, and distractions that compete for our attention. It’s easy to mistake busyness for fruitfulness and activity for intimacy with God. What if the breakthrough you’re longing for isn’t found in doing more, but in becoming still? What if the clarity you’ve been seeking is waiting in the quiet?

My friend, J John says, “God is not willing that any should perish, so He devises ingenuous ways to reach them.” John 4, the story of the Samaritan woman, is one of them. It’s an EPIC story – a masterclass in Evangelism where the Master Himself demonstrates how to fish. Interestingly, that was the longest recorded conversation Jesus had with anyone in the Bible. Food for thought?

Biblical fasting isn’t about dieting, but discipleship. It’s about dethroning the flesh, denying unhealthy cravings, and feasting on the Presence and the Word of God instead. When we exchange natural for spiritual food, our appetites are reordered, strongholds are broken, and God’s power is released in our lives. When our stomachs no longer rule us, the Spirit can.

The size of a church is not a good indicator of how healthy it is. God anoints His Church for increase, not by sheer numbers or size, but by the quality of disciples trained and thrust forth into the harvest field. May our goal not be to grow a big church, but a big people!

We often celebrate fruitfulness as the mark of a life well-lived. Yet in John 15, Jesus reveals that fruitfulness is not the finish line but the beginning of a deeper work. As we remain in the Vine, God continues to shape, refine and transform us in ways we may not expect. Perhaps the greatest work of God begins where we think the journey ends.

Think back to the time when you first received the revelation of God’s call and destiny; the realisation that He had a plan for your life. Your divine assignment often comes when you’re young or young in the faith. God prophetically shows you what you’ll do many years before you’re activated to do it. Then He puts in a key, turns it, and activates what He had already deposited in you many years before.

Friendship isn’t optional, it’s God’s design. In a world facing an epidemic of loneliness, Scripture reveals that godly friendships are essential not only for our joy, but for our spiritual and emotional well-being. Even Jesus chose to live in community, embracing friendship despite the risk of disappointment and betrayal. In conjunction with Cell Weekend, discover how biblical community isn’t a luxury, but a necessity for every believer.

It’s easy to let our faith fall into autopilot, going through the daily motions while quietly losing our passion for God. Is your lamp filled with oil? It’s time to do a check!

Many view wisdom as quiet, cautious, and reserved. Yet biblical wisdom is far more than careful thinking. It is seeing life from God’s perspective and walking in His ways. In a world driven by human reasoning, discover why God’s wisdom remains one of the most powerful yet overlooked forces available to every believer.

In Mark 7, as the Lord was exposing the wickedness of men’s hearts, one of the evils He mentioned was the ‘Evil Eye’. It’s more that just miserliness or envy; but a destructive force that can release a curse on others. God wants to wash the filth over our eyes and give us ‘Good Eyes’ to see through His Eyes.

Jesus made it clear that you cannot serve both God and mammon. One will have your devotion and the other will compete for your heart. Scripture reveals that stewardship is not merely a financial issue but a spiritual one. Money is a test of lordship, trust, and priorities. The God who freely gave His Son invites us to trust Him completely and live with open hands.

When crisis emerges, faith can retreat into the realm of intellect with little expectation of God’s intervention. Yet in such moments, God preserves a faithful remnant by restoring clarity, recovering truth that renews both dependence on Him and the experience of His power.

John 3:16 is perhaps the most well-known verse in the Bible, yet some of the deepest truths are often found in the passages we think we know best. Within these familiar words is a revelation many overlook – not just of the Son who was given, but of the Father who gave Him. Rediscover a verse we know so well and the Father we may know so little of.

What happens if we truly lived empowered by the Holy Spirit every day? Heaven is inviting us to step out in faith, embrace our Kingdom authority, and become the hands and feet of Jesus beyond the four walls of church.

Godly decisions are not made by chance, but through wisdom, humility, prayer, and obedience. Learn how to recognise God’s leading and make choices that honour Him, strengthen your faith, and shape a future aligned with His purpose.

The priesthood is not formed through status or self-effort, but through dependence, obedience, suffering, and surrender. Following Christ, the High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, we’re shaped into vessels of wisdom, mercy, and faithful service.

The Holy Spirit empowers and emboldens us by those who have gone before to persevere and boldly testify to God’s glory in every generation. This is a powerful call to rise above distraction and live as faithful witnesses of Christ.

There are many doors that we’ll encounter in our lifetime. They come in every shape, size, and form, and each leads down a certain pathway. Some to great joy and fulfilment, others to pain and disappointment. We need to learn the wisdom of how to go through the correct door.

Pentecost is more than a moment in history – it’s an ongoing invitation by the Holy Spirit to surrender our hearts to Him. God meets us in our weakness, fills us with His power, and calls us to live as bold witnesses of Jesus.

Faith is not empty religion but confident trust in God’s promises. As we fix our eyes on Jesus and follow His leading, He empowers us to persevere and live with purpose.

There’s more to the Holy Spirit than what many believers have encountered. Isaiah 11:2 unveils a sevenfold expression of the Spirit of God – the Spirit of the Lord, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. When believers live in the fullness and power of the Spirit, the evidence in our lives becomes supernatural. The Church cannot help but be different, and the world cannot help but notice. We need the sevenfold Spirit of God fully operating in our lives.

Every morning, the same miracle appeared on the ground. Yet Israel failed the test of monotony. What was once miraculous slowly became ordinary; somewhere between repetition and routine, wonder faded and appetite drifted elsewhere. But the wilderness story pointed to something greater that would unfold centuries later before another hungry crowd. In a generation constantly chasing variety, perhaps the deeper question is not what fills you… but what truly satisfies.

Scripture reminds us to ‘honour your father and mother’, attaching to it a promise of long life. But true honour goes beyond perfection, and is forged in the tension of loving and honouring someone despite their flaws. Uncover the powerful biblical story of a woman once marked by barrenness yet remembered for her relentless prayer life and unwavering faith. Her desperation and devotion gave birth not just to a child, but to purpose and legacy.

Psalm 68 is a magnificent psalm that depicts God as the warrior-king. It begins with the battle cry of Moses, “Let God arise and all His enemies be scattered”. But verse 11 is pivotal. It says, “The Lord gave the word and great was the company that proclaimed it”. The word for ‘company’ is in the feminine gender, and I’m certain that women will play a pivotal role in what God is doing in the last days, especially the MOTHERS.

Not everything that works is God’s way. Sometimes the danger is not rebellion but doing the right thing the wrong way. In one of Scripture’s most sobering stories, we uncover the clash between human method and divine order. When convenience competes with covenant, the question is not whether it works – but whether it aligns with what God has written.

True wisdom is not just intelligence or experience – it’s the fear of the Lord, the ability to discern rightly, and the grace to make choices that honour God. When we allow wisdom to shape our thoughts and direct our steps, we avoid unnecessary battles, walk in peace, and position ourselves for God’s favour.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know we’re entering into a season of conflict. Scriptures say, ‘First the natural, then the spiritual.’ Jesus predicted this when He said we’ll hear of wars and rumours of wars. What is God saying? How do we prepare for this time of conflict, remembering that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness.

We were not only created to worship, but to carry a prophetic sound, a Spirit-inspired expression that goes beyond songs and becomes a declaration of heaven’s will on earth. When we worship prophetically, we don’t just respond to what we see; we proclaim what God is saying. Every believer is called to release prophetic soundwaves – worship that transforms environments, awakens hearts, and invites the Presence of God to move.

King Uzziah’s life reveals a sobering truth — what lifts you can also undo you. He sought the Lord and prospered greatly, but strength slowly turned inward, and what was once a blessing became a risk. Pride overstepped its boundaries, and resisting correction led to downfall. His story reminds us — it’s not the rise that defines you, but whether you remain yielded to the One who raised you.

Brokenness is not final, but a birthing place of God’s purpose and divine redemption. He can take suffering and darkness and transform it into a testimony of love and restoration. Our pain is not wasted when we surrender to Him. It serves as a catalyst for a fresh release of the Holy Spirit’s power in our lives.

The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of a renewed hope and new life. Because He conquered death, we’re offered freedom, redemption, and a restored relationship with God. Our past no longer defines who we are, and our future is filled with hope.

You’ve found the greatest answer in life, now what? The Gospel is too good to keep to ourselves. From our neighbourhoods to the nations, God’s mission has never changed – to seek and save the lost. Evangelism doesn’t start in a pulpit; it starts in everyday life. Step into your role, share your story, and be part of God’s plan to reach the lost. Your mission field is closer than you think.

Not since the scandals of tele-evangelists like Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggert in the 1980s, to the more recent ‘failed’ prophecies of Donald Trump’s re-election, and now the exposé of men like Shawn Bolz, Mike Bickle, and a host of other lesser names, has the Church (especially Pentecostals and Charismatics), come under such a barrage of criticism. I don’t have all the answers, but I can give a response from a biblical point of view.

Praying with our Spirit goes beyond intellectual prayers to deep, heart-to-heart communion with God. If your prayer life is dry and stagnant, perhaps what you need is to move beyond human logic and tap into the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Being a witness for God should become a part of our lives when we’re filled with His Spirit. The key is partnering with Him and allowing the Holy Spirit to express His love and compassion to those around us, resulting in acts of kindness and works of miracles.

There are ‘2 Sams’ in the Bible – Samuel the prophet, the first Judge of Israel; and Samson the mighty man of God, the last judge of Israel. They share amazing similarities. Both sons had an amazing start; one ended well, the other not so. The question is – which Sam do you want to be?

A powerless Gospel is an enigma – it does not fit Scripture. The Gospel was never meant to be weak, passive, or powerless. Yet when Christianity carries no authority, no transformation, and no real change in people’s lives, something is amiss. In Romans 15, Paul describes a Gospel that moved in the power of the Spirit and was confirmed through signs and wonders. Rediscover what the first Christians experienced – and the power every believer carries in the Gospel.

Faith is easy when life is comfortable, but true devotion is revealed when following Christ costs us something. The Gospel calls us to live with courage, surrender, and unwavering trust. When we grasp the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ, we realise that every sacrifice, every act of faith, and every step of obedience is worth it – because He is worth it all!

Heaven has no measurement. The measurement is here on earth. And so, if we measure on earth, God will fill. His anointing is copious. When Elisha told the widow to gather as many empty vessels as possible, he understood this principle – that if earth would provide the measurement, heaven would not stop pouring oil out until every jar is filled. Earth measures; heaven pours! How are you ‘filling’?

The Christian hope is rooted not in speculation or fear, but in the promised renewal of all things through Jesus Christ. Knowing who holds tomorrow empowers us to live faithfully, courageously, and hope-filled today!

Society tries to sell us stuff all the time, because we’re often unsatisfied with what we have. The Bible exhorts that ‘godliness with contentment is great gain’. If we’re always discontented, perhaps we’re not walking in godliness. In a world of greed and covetousness, contentment is the real flex to a life of fulfillment.

Jeremiah 12:5 says, ‘If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?’ This verse has been quickened to me on many occasions, especially as I was going through a difficult patch. Each time I felt the urge to complain, the Holy Spirit would bring it to my attention. The prophet is complaining about the ministry, and does not understand why some things were happening in his life. To which he’s told – “Grow up and learn to bear the pressure, because worse things are yet to come!” If we’re unable to cope with the pressure right now, how in the world are we going to face the last days?

Most Christians want to live and function in the will of God. They want to know who the right partner is, if they are in the right job, if they are in the right ministry. They want to know where to live, if they should have children, and how many children. Unfortunately, the majority of Christians often find themselves outside of His Will or perhaps in the permissive will of God. How do we align ourselves to His Perfect Will? And how do we redeem the time?

Desensitization is the gradual process of one becoming numb and dull to what’s happening around. Being bombarded with so much content online, we can easily become desensitized and numb to sin and to evil. Isaiah’s prophecy in Isaiah 5:20-23 is coming to past. Every single verse is a true depiction of what’s happening in our world and culture today with lies and perversion celebrated while truth and righteousness scorned and persecuted. Wake up before you go numb!

Being dependent on God doesn’t mean being passive. Instead, it’s to actively work with Him as our Master Builder, trusting His wisdom rather than our own strength. As we submit our plans, relationships, and efforts to Him, God builds fruitfulness that lasts.

Divine Convergence is the sacred moment when heaven’s reality intersects with earth’s conditions. In The Lord’s Prayer, Jesus reveals God’s desire – not for heaven and earth to remain separate – but for God’s rule, authority, and purpose to be manifested in everyday life. Get ready for a time of connection with heaven like never before!

We’re living in a season of urgency where we must not be tardy. The Father’s business calls for His people to rise from complacency and respond with urgency to the mission. God is calling us to give it all we have in order to gain all He desires.

From the beginning, fellowship was God’s first desire. When the fall of man fractured this, worship gave focus to restore and sustain communion. Heaven now waits for agreement on earth for this union. For when heaven touches earth, chaos gives way to order, God’s will breaks through to override human limitations and His Presence turns the ordinary into holy ground.

The Jesus Way isn’t just a belief – it’s a way of life. Discover what it really means to follow Jesus daily, walking in His footsteps, loving as He loved, and choosing obedience even when it costs. Discipleship is more than admiration from a distance; it’s a call to live differently, move faithfully, and trust Him every step of the way. Following Jesus doesn’t just change your direction, it changes you.

I don’t know of anything I desire or long for more than this. This is my one consummate desire – to see His Face. A face-to-face encounter with God is the longing of every saint in every generation, and His promise to us is we shall see His Face. While this is a future promise, the challenge is for us to appropriate it right here and now. We can see His Face and we must!

Psalm 116:7 instructs us – “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” In His goodness, we’re drawn to come back to the place of rest. That’s where His goodness is discovered. As we come to the end of the year, may we remember where we came from. What started from a place of rest in God cannot end in strife. We need to honour this holy pause.

Many want a new year, yet resist a new way of living. What we truly need isn’t another resolution, but a deeper revelation of who God is and what He desires to do in us. The Christian life isn’t just hard; it’s impossible without Him – and that’s where real life begins. It’s time to step beyond comfortable Christianity, into a faith that truly depends on Him and dares to live the impossible through His power.

Is there a crisis in the Singaporean Biblical worldview? If the Lord would drop a plumbline to measure how straight the Singapore Church is, I wonder what we’ll discover. Will we be found wanting? And if so, what areas do we need to align with His Word? What would we be commended for, or rebuked? The Bible speaks not just of the judgement of individuals, but churches, and cities as well. Matthew 11 speaks of The Day of Judgement, where whole cities will be judged. The shepherds of the city must be prepared, because we’ll be held accountable.

The Great Homecoming Party reveals the heart of God in Luke 15, showing that heaven rejoices when the lost return home. The prodigal son’s journey demonstrates repentance, restoration, and the Father’s extravagant grace that restores full sonship, not partial acceptance.

It all began with ‘Jesus wept’ – the shortest verse in the Bible – yet its meaning and impact are tremendous. Mary’s worship touched the heart of Jesus long before her perfume ever filled the room. Her story shows that true worship doesn’t stay hidden; it goes beyond ourselves – it moves God, transforms the atmosphere, and leaves a testimony heaven never forgets. Can your worship fill the room so others encounter Him through it?

From the Garden of Eden to the locked rooms of the disciples, the story of Scripture is of a God who keeps walking toward us — even when we hide, drift, or doubt. This message explores that quiet, often-forgotten thread running through the whole Bible: God has never asked for our speed or performance – only our presence. If you’ve been tired, distant, or unsure where you stand with Him, begin to see His nearness in a way you may have forgotten.

Before the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land, they were instructed to consecrate themselves in preparation for the new season. Consecration is the key to fulfilling God’s promises in our lives. What is the mark of consecration and how can we step from promise into our divine fulfilment?

When faith falters, courage fails, promises break, and we wonder if it’s all over, God’s divine grace still reaches. There’s hope for every believer who has ever fallen but not been forsaken.

It’s staggering that Jesus asked a total of 339 questions recorded in the four Gospels. He knew all the answers, yet focused much of His interaction with people by asking them questions. If the One who knew all things asked questions, shouldn’t we be more curious? If we stop asking questions, we will find ourselves in the ‘LAND OF SETTLE’ and trust me, it’s a dreary place.

When faced with challenges and crises, is our first response one of murmuring and complaining, or a prayer to God? 3 defining questions King Jehoshaphat prayed in a time of national crisis teaches us how we should pivot our prayers and whom we should direct our focus towards when things get tough.

The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 is packed with layers of truth and hidden gems. It goes beyond healing and giving thanks. Between the cries of “Have mercy” and the words “Your faith has made you whole” unfolds a mystery of mercy, movement, and worship. Ten were healed, but only one discovered the secret beyond healing.

Once again, millions of Christians were deceived by the false hope of the Rapture that left many wondering if the Bible is true. Why are we so gullible as Christians? Why don’t we take a good long look at what Jesus had to say about the ‘Parousia’ or the ‘Translation of the Saints’, so that we’re not shaken by every wind of doctrine.

The road of life divides: some sightsee, some merely survive, but only pilgrims seek God and draw strength from His presence. On this journey, valleys become springs, tears become wells, and the weary become warriors. Don’t stop in the valley or lose strength on the road. Keep walking, keep worshipping… until Zion.

The first Church in history found in Acts 2 was Pentecostal. There was no alternative or ‘Plan B’, and you couldn’t leave to be in a ‘non-Pentecostal’ church. Pentecostalism is not the fringe but the New Testament pattern of Christianity. Neither is it a denomination nor a doctrinal position. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an experience with God intended for every believer. May we never drift away from our Pentecostal roots!

It’s a danger to allow ‘Church-tianity’ to take us away from True Christianity; distractions to draw us from our first love for Jesus. 3 things we need to do if we have wandered away, or risk losing the lampstand – Remember, Repent and Return!

In ‘doing ministry’ for God, we must remember that He values who we become more than what we can do. Ps. Nicky shares practical and powerful principles on what can hinder us and what it takes to serve God’s will and purpose like King David did in his generation.

True worship doesn’t start with a song, but a surrendered “yes.” In Genesis 22, worship wasn’t sung – it was climbed. Abraham shows us that worship demands sacrifice, surrender, and trust in God’s provision. He reveals Himself in ways only worship can unlock – where the impossible becomes provision.

Before we can take the land and enter the promises of God, there must be consecration. In ‘Three Moments of Encounter’, Rev. Paul Jeyachandran shares the principles of Consecration before Conquest!

Many Asians grow up in a culture where it’s hard to receive compliments or to praise those close to us, like our family member or spouse. When you become fully alive in God’s purpose, it doesn’t reduce the people around you; it inspires them! Let’s deal with this ‘paiseh’ culture and expose the roots of it.

King Jehoash had God’s promise of victory but stopped striking too soon, losing his full breakthrough. Three kinds of Christians emerge from this story: those who strike a little and quit, those who press halfway, and those who keep striking until God says stop. Know when to contend in bold faith, and when to rest in surrendered trust. Don’t forfeit what heaven is ready to release.

60 years ago, Singapore was a sleepy trading outpost of the British empire at only 736 sq. km in size; with no natural resource, farmland, nor hinterland. Today, Singapore is a 1st world nation with a GDP of US$501 billion in 2023, ranked by IMF as the 4th richest nation per capita GDP in the world. WHY has God blessed us so richly, and in such a short time? How is this all tied to our call as an Antioch for Asia?

Doubt is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to define us. In “When In Doubt, Do This”, we learn from David’s life to seek God first, take the higher road, and anchor our hearts in His goodness. Even in our darkest moments, God hears, delivers, and redeems.

Crossover times are periods in our lives that include transitions, trials, testings and the start of something new. What challenges and opportunities will we face and how do we position ourselves to embrace God’s blessings?

Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember His commands and the works He has done, because we will otherwise forget them. Whether it be during seasons of pain and difficulties, or times of prosperity, REMEMBER God!

Singapore is not called ‘Lion City’ by accident or coincidence – but because of our destiny. We were conceived in the mind of God as the ‘Antioch of Asia’, to be a testimony to the nations in this last hour. God’s plan will not be thwarted, but our continued prosperity and blessings depend on us fulfilling our destiny as a nation. What is God saying to the Singapore Church as we approach our 60th year of independence?

When my mom passed away recently, it came as a shock because she was so alive. At her wake, there were hardly any tears, but an overpowering sense of victory. The Apostle Paul said, “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” We knew she was rejoicing in the Presence of her Saviour and surrounded by a company of saints. This whole episode has had me thinking about the common fate of mankind and what we need to do to prepare for it.

It’s important as Christians to know what awaits us when we pass from this life. We’ll all stand before the Judgement Seat of Christ, and everything in our lives will undergo the forensic evaluation of Him whose eyes are like a flame of fire. He’s not looking to disqualify, but qualify us. If the living only know what the dead do, the whole earth would follow Jesus Christ!

In Revelation 2:20, Jesus said to the church in Thyatira, “I have this against you, that you TOLERATE that woman Jezebel who calls herself a prophetess”. The church had a false prophetess ministering freely in the congregation, and while the leadership knew there was something ‘off’, they tolerated her. How do we deal with such cases in the light of God’s Word?

One of the great lessons we learn from the Book of Job and the life of Peter is, the devil cannot do anything he wants in your life, ANYTIME he wants to. This is because there’s a hedge and a bloodline around you he can’t trespass. That’s why he seeks to deceive you first. In this week’s message on ‘Chains or Change’, we explore the spiritual impact and importance of agreement.

We’ve sung about Him, spoken of Him, even felt His Presence – yet many of us have stopped short of truly knowing the Holy Spirit. We’ve grown familiar with His name but are disconnected from His voice. We know what He does for us, but rarely ask what He desires of us. The Holy Spirit is not just a power to tap into, but a Person to walk with. It’s time to rediscover the One who doesn’t just touch moments, but transforms lives.

John 8:1-11 records one of the most fascinating stories in the Bible. We see the religious scholars and Pharisees teaming up and bringing a woman who had been caught in adultery to Jesus. It was a trap to test Him, and He willingly walks right into it to show us that mercy ultimately triumphs over judgement. Watch how the Divine Judge masterfully disarm the accusers by answering their question with another, demonstrating a public display of God’s wisdom, grace and redemption at its finest.

A father’s life and leadership echoes a lasting legacy to his family. Whether we’ve been, or have had good role models growing up, may we understand God’s Father heart in desiring a godly genealogy that we’ll leave behind – one marked by faith, love, and obedience to God.

When we desire our lives to be set on fire for God, the devil will do everything to quench it. Only through the 3-fold cord of prayer, fasting and giving can we defeat the deadly trio of pride, lust and greed.

Most of us ensure that when we leave our homes, our mobile devices are fully charged to stay connected for the day. But how many Christians actually start their day without fully charging their inner tanks? Like a dead battery, we can’t help others if we’re running on empty. Discover the key to keeping your needle pointing to full!

Through the Blood of Jesus and His finished work at the Cross, every believer has access to a spiritual realm where we can silence the voice of the accuser and petition God to issue divine verdicts in our favour. This isn’t just prayer – it’s intercession with authority!

When we surrender our lives and possessions to God, His provision follows and multiplies. What we place in His hands never remains the same – it grows beyond our imagination.

Two men. Same name. Raised in the house of God, but with two vastly different outcomes. One burned with holy fire, acted boldly in a time of compromise, and left a legacy heaven still honours. The other defiled the altar, played with sin, and was consumed by judgement. In an age where the line between the holy and profane is fading, the Spirit is asking, “Which Phinehas will you be?” One name. Two flames. One choice. Choose wisely.

Isaiah 54 is a powerful promise of God’s redeeming love — just as relevant today as it was 2,700 years ago. Through this prophecy and personal testimonies of His restoration, be encouraged by how God brings beauty from ashes, and multiplies what was once barren, all for His glory.

Revival begins with an awakened heart that responds to God with humility, hunger, and a holy desperation. Like King Josiah who rediscovered the Word and led a national return to the Lord, we’re called to tear down idols and prepare the way for God’s move. This message urges us to travail in prayer, contend in the Spirit, and align with heaven’s cry for revival.

Lamentations 3:22–23 speaks of God’s endless mercy and unwavering faithfulness in every corner of our lives. Yet in Luke 16, Jesus reveals an unexpected path to greatness and divine promotion – one that defies the world’s obsession with the spectacular. What if the key to God’s reward is not found in the obvious, but in what is easily overlooked? Sometimes, what seems least significant carries the greatest eternal weight.

The role of women has always been a highly-debated subject, not just in society, but also in the Church. In Scriptures, when the Apostle Paul said that women should be silent in the church and take a subordinate place, did he mean that they’re not supposed to teach or minister? What does God’s Word really teach on this and what is the role of women in the Body?

Unlike the English language, the Greek word for ‘Love’ refers to the highest form of love – the John 3:16 kind. It shows not just HOW MUCH God loves us (quantity), but HOW UNRELENTING His love is (quality). This is the kind of love He wants us to show to a world that so desperately needs the God-kind of love.

In Luke 18, the blind man’s miracle started by hearing, not seeing. True revelation isn’t about head knowledge, but about hearts and ears open to Jesus. In our darkest moments, what we need most is His Presence, and that comes when we humble our hearts before Him. When we cry out in faith, He stands still, meets us, and brings the breakthrough we long for.

The Cross is more than a moment in history – it changed its course, recalibrated time, and redeemed our future. Once a symbol of curse, it now stands as the ultimate symbol of God’s love through Jesus Christ. His all-sufficient sacrifice fulfilled the Old Covenant and ushered in the New. His work is complete, but our response is one of continual transformation. What was once a distant hope is now a living reality – this is the Cross that carries me.

John 4:35 states, “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” There’s a great urgency for the Lord of the Harvest to thrust forth labourers. Revival is always unto the harvest and the harvest is unto the Marantha cry, “Come Lord Jesus, come!” This global harvest is going to be unto His Second Coming. Will you be in or out?

The God we serve is a miraculous debt-busting God who wants to break you free from your cycle of debt. He wants you to know the He has the power to bring you out and keep you in debt-free living. But there are some powerful principles we need to observe that will enable us to live in this freedom!

In life’s trials, it’s easy to be consumed by fear over our circumstances — but what if we trusted that God is in control of every situation? When we confront challenges with faith, we experience His strength and presence in a way that transforms our journey. Join us as we dive in and discover how to face life’s roars with confidence!

Our words carry immense power. That’s why we must tame our tongues – but how do we do it? When our words align with God’s, they’re backed by the Lord and His angels! He desires for us to live victoriously and be a blessing to others. Join us for this life-changing message – one that speaks directly to our daily lives.

1 Kings 18 is a remarkable chapter that reveals two distinct yet equally powerful answers to Elijah’s prayers. First, there was the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven and silenced the prophets of Baal. Then, in stark contrast, a small cloud – no bigger than a man’s hand – brought a mighty downpour, ending Israel’s drought. God’s fire isn’t confined to the spectacular; it also ignites in the quiet moments, showing that His power is at work, even in the most subtle ways.

There’s a tug of war between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. One of the footholds the enemy seeks to conquer and overcome is the high places. He who controls the high places wields the influence and power over culture, society, and systems. We must know the hour of the Lord so as to be effective in moving together with Him in taking these high places.

Fear can break relationships, but the fear of the Lord strengthens and reinforces them. When we honour God through our relationships and marriages, we reflect His love and purpose for unity.

When God designed marriage, it was His masterpiece meant to be a prophetic testimony to the world – reflecting Christ’s love for the Church. Just as a husband loves his wife, so Christ loves His bride, and the wife, in turn, mirrors the Church’s devotion to Him. A legal certificate may confirm your marriage, but is it truly thriving? Many couples, especially those married for years, settle into routine or mere survival. But a healthy marriage requires intentional effort and commitment. A powerful reminder this Valentine’s Day weekend!

Victory isn’t always about standing on a podium, defeating an opponent, or gaining worldly recognition. True victory often goes unnoticed, emerging instead in the valleys of life. It’s in these low places that resilience is tested, surrender is embraced, and humility is developed. Finding joy in the midst of trials offers a profound perspective on triumph, reminding us that the greatest victories are not visible to others, but are found from aligning our hearts with God’s purpose.

There’s something profoundly spiritual about music. A rabbi once said when language aspires to the transcendent, and the soul longs to break free of the gravitational pull of the earth, it modulates into song. Jewish history is not so much read, as it’s SUNG. Get in tune with the Bible’s TOP 10 greatest hits and why they matter!

We must make much about the Blood. There’s wonder working power in His Blood and this power has not waned in more than 2,000 years! In the Passover ceremony, Israel was instructed to apply the blood of a sacrificed lamb on the doorposts for protection and life, and this serves as a wonderful pattern for us. There’s more power in one drop of Christ’s Blood than there is in the whole kingdom of satan!

The Prophet Haggai prophesied that God will shake everything that can be shaken. He’ll shake the heavens and the earth; and He’ll shake ALL nations, starting with the financial markets. The current financial system is based on unjust weights and balances, greed and covetousness, and an insatiable appetite for more. God will judge this and it’s inevitable. Will this be replaced with a new world order? And will it pave the way for the rise of an antichrist system? What will the final world order look like?

In line with our ‘Faith@Work’ launch this weekend, we explore the ‘Secret of A Blessed Life’. Why is it that with everything being equal, one person succeeds in life and another ends up in failure? What’s the secret ingredient that will lead us into a blessed life, and what makes a life truly blessed?

2 Chronicles 20:20 says, ‘Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.’ Our prosperity depends on ‘hearing’ the prophets God sends to us and believing in what they say. If we believe the word of the prophet, we receive his reward, which is REVELATION. What’s the Lord saying to us in 2025? Where’s the spiritual compass pointing toward? In this important first message of the year, Pastor Yang shares the meaning and significance of the ‘View From The 15th Storey’.

Curses are real. They’re not a Hollywood invention, nor are they fairy tales. If not dealt with, they can powerfully affect your life. Curses are not only from the demonic, they can also come from God. Whatever is cursed will wither, but whatever is blessed will multiply. Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered overnight, He blessed the bread and it multiplied. As we enter into 2025, we want to ensure every curse over our lives is broken.

Leadership and church hurt seems to be the new buzzword in Christendom. But hurts are not new, and are a part of our lives as a result of being an imperfect people. Sometimes, the greatest hurts are caused by the community of faith we belong to and yet the paradox is that is where we find our deepest healing. In this message, Dr. Gayle Claxton shares how we can deal with hurts and walk in wholeness and freedom.

The Word of God tells us that every child of God overcomes the world. Jesus gives us a clue on how to do so in John 3:8, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Understanding this profound statement is one of the keys to overcoming the evil one and his influence.

God has no idea what it means to be in shortage. He doesn’t know anything about being stingy or having measly portions. If you could begin to understand this, you’d never come short because of the unlimited supply of God’s Kingdom! Join us as we embark on this new series on ‘Biblical Economics & Kingdom Stewardship’.

Having a solid foundation in Christ is the key to enduring life’s challenges. By anchoring our personal lives, families, and church in God’s truth, we establish an unwavering base for strength, unity, and purpose.

Ephesians 6:13 speaks of the Armour of God that every believer must don to fight our daily spiritual battles. The sandals is a reminder that as we walk with God, His peace that passes all understanding will go with us. Beyond that, we’re to also bring that Gospel of peace to those around us.

John says in 1 John 5:19, “We know that we are of God, and the WHOLE world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” What’s the thing we know? We know we’re of God – that we belong to Him. What’s it that the world doesn’t know? They don’t know they belong to the wicked one. The whole world is under the sway of the devil; it’s bipolar and divided into two camps – those who belong to God and those who belong to the evil one. You’re either in God’s Kingdom or satan’s; there’s no in-between, no fence sitting. You must choose this day whom you will serve.

In our Parenting Weekend series, Deacon Calvin and Diane share their take and takeaways as parents of four growing teens and challenge some of the common societal beliefs of bringing up kids. Whether you’re navigating biological parenthood, are a parent-to-be, spiritual parent or simply enjoying the bliss of singlehood, here’s some Parental Guidance that might come in handy!

There’s a huge difference between singing and anointed worship; between motivational speaking and anointed preaching. A gift will fill the room, but the anointing will break the yoke of bondage. Even in the marketplace, in your business, and at work, it’s the anointing that makes the difference. I’ve discovered that the anointing of the Lord isn’t just the empowerment for service, but it also comes upon us like a cloak of encouragement in times of need. Lord, we need a fresh anointing from You today!

The whole idea of being ‘chosen’ does not originate from us, but God. Long before time began, He had already written upon His heart the names of His elect. Jesus said in John 15:16, “You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you…” He chose us out of this world. I did not choose Him, He chose me. I didn’t choose this life, it chose me. I didn’t love Him first, He did. So how do we respond knowing that we’re part of the elect?

Many believers who have received salvation are still unknowingly plagued by the enemy’s claims upon their lives and family. These can be traced to generational curses and bloodline issues that hinder our spiritual progress and destiny. By approaching the Courts of Heaven, we can address these accusations from the enemy, legally cancel the effects of bloodline curses, and be set free to receive God’s blessings. Discover how to unlock God’s justice and walk in the fullness of your inheritance for yourself and your future generations.

Ephesians 5:15-18 is an exhortation for us to walk wisely, especially since we’re living in the last days. We must all the more be mindful of the snares and cares of this world that will waylay us and cause us to not finish our race well.

Despite the grave mistakes and sins King David committed, God personally testified that he was ‘a man after His own heart, who will do all His will’. How is that even possible? There must be something about David’s heart posture that endeared him to God and that gives us hope. If David can be a man after God’s own heart, so can you.

Malachi 3:10 is the biblical command for us to pay back what belongs to God. Tithing is not a suggestion or an option, but a command for every believer. It comes from a truly grateful heart and opens up the windows of God’s blessings on our lives.

God is attracted to hunger in us. If we desire to see the miraculous, we need to be spiritually hungry and become desperate for Him. Each time God wants to do something on earth, He first brings the Church on her knees. Prayer births revival and revival begins in us.

The Church is more than just a place to gather – it’s called to be a Warring Army, a Worshipping Bride, and a Working Body. From David’s journey through Adullam, Ziklag, and Hebron, we see 3 stages of growth and purpose the Church is called to. Each represents different aspects of God’s calling for us. When we commit to giving and serving, God empowers us with His anointing. What kind of Church are we building today?

1 Peter 5:10-11 reminds us that God’s grace strengthens and restores us through every season of life. His grace brings mercy and rest, not to hold us back, but to refresh us for the journey ahead. When the time comes, we’ll be fully prepared to move forward in His purposes.

Psalm 29:9 declares, ‘The voice of the Lord causes the deer to give birth.’ The voice of the Lord is a powerful and creative River of Life. It is the Person of the Holy Spirit Himself and that same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us. Like Aaron’s rod that budded again, we too have a supernatural root that calls the dead back to life. Is there barrenness in your life? Take heart and let the voice of the Lord declare life!

Leprosy is the scourge of any society as it was in Jesus’ time. But instead of avoiding them, Jesus touched and healed the lepers. He is calling His Church to go to the lepers. Christ in us, the Hope of Glory, wants to heal the spiritual leprosy in the Church and in our world. Don’t allow fear to hold us back.

One of my favourite classes in school was the one where our teacher would dish out exam tips just before examination. In the ‘exam of life’ that we’re taking, Jesus has also given us some tips on what to focus on and the accompanying grace to finish well. It’s found in the Book of Revelation which we will explore together this weekend.

Serving God is not about simply performing a religious duty. It’s about allowing His Spirit to empower us to do His works. It starts by thinking beyond ourselves and our own agendas, and letting the Holy Spirit energise us to be His light and salt to those around us.

All the things that the devil gained at the forbidden tree; Jesus regained at Calvary. God planted many trees in the Garden of Eden and each had its unique purpose. But only two were named for their great importance and challenged the course of the entire human race – the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Throughout our lives, we’ll have to choose from which tree we want to eat from, because between them lies the focal point of the dichotomy between the Kingdom of God and this present evil age.

God’s love is transformational and who He is fundamentally. But most of all, His love is personal. When His love goes beyond a concept and becomes a companion in our hearts, it transforms the way we relate to the world around us. If fear could have a fear, it would be us coming to a personal understanding of God’s great love for us.

We read in Scripture that each man must bear his own sin. Our sin is personal. A father shall not bear the sins of his children, and neither are children responsible for the sins of their father. Iniquities, however, are inherited and generations of descendants later, our offspring can still suffer its consequences. So how do we break generational curses in our bloodline, and ensure they are not passed down to our descendants?

There’s a profound significance of Jesus’ blood for the atonement for sins, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. Everything in the Christian faith is anchored on this and as we embrace the power in His blood, we experience a deeper connection with God and true transformation in our lives.

Many of us speak of success in terms of the measure of the world. Flourishing, in contrast, is a state of thriving, of doing and living well. What does God promise us when we follow Him – a successful or a flourishing life? How can we ensure that we don’t just go unthinkingly with the world’s idea of success?

How we position ourselves with the Lord willdetermine whether or not we receive His blessings. Because Mary positioned herself by sitting at the feet of Jesus, she began to draw from His heart. Because the woman with the is sue of blood positioned herself in a posture of desperation, she drew power from Christ. The posture of our positioning is important and we need an enlarging of our capacity for more.

The Songs of Ascent is a series of 15 psalms that begins in a cry of distress and ends with a turning of captivity. Captivity can come in many forms – whether spiritual or even in the form of grief. No matter what it is, God is able to turn every situation around and up-turn things so that the captive becomes the captor and the victim becomes the victor!

Many want God’s blessings, without having to obey His command. The message of the cross has been conveniently omitted from today’s Gospel. Yet, salvation is a costly gift that required everything of Him and nothing less of us!

The enemy is preparing and upgrading his army for war, because he knows his time is short. Even more so, the Church needs to upgrade and ready herself for the upcoming battles as well. What needs to be done? And what are the pitfalls we need to be aware of? God is raising a mighty army that will be strong and victorious.

‘The lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life’ referenced in the Bible can also be termed, ‘Gold, Girls, and Glory’. The apostle John refers to these three things as the spirit of the world which constantly pulls on our eyes and flesh. What can we do to overcome these pitfalls of the Christian life?

The Church is called to embrace the crucified life and walk in Galatians 2:20. Only then can we inherit spiritual Zion with the fullness, glory and power of Christ.

We often think of victory in war, but not the spoils that accompany it. If we do not take back the spoils, the enemy will. Restitution gives us what we need for the extraordinary plans of God.

Join us to hear a word on balancing service with spiritual growth. Understand the importance of nurturing your inner life, serving with humility, and ensuring God’s Presence is at the center of all endeavors.

When you got born again, you were born into two things – firstly, a FAMILY and you’re no longer an orphan nor a slave, but part of a royal family. Secondly, you were born into a KINGDOM. Your born-again status automatically qualifies you to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God, and the moment that happened, you were immediately marked out by Satan. One of the great battles we’ve to war against is the MIND. How do we overcome the enemy’s influence in our minds?

God’s instruction in Ephesians 6 for us to honour our father and mother was the first Scriptural commandment with a promise. It shows the premium He places on our relationships with our parents. But what’s the difference between honour and obedience? Ps. Peter shares from his personal experience in his father-son journey and how the Spirit of Fatherhood can help bring healing to our relationship with our fathers.

When God sees something, He has an intended end in mind – He sees the end to the beginning. We’re all works in progress being fashioned as God’s craftsmanship. When we understand the destination, it’s easier to embrace the process. Does it seem that bits of your life are being chipped off? Take heart! God is at work to make you into His masterpiece!

It’s a new era, a new dawn! There are significant transitions in the Bible that show the end of one era and the beginning of another. God works in eras and the Church needs to move together with Him into a new wineskin. He wants to pour out new wine, new oil and fresh fire in this divine hour. He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit of God is saying!

It’s amazing the role and influence mothers have played in the Bible. Consider Hannah and her influence over the prophet Samuel; Manoah’s wife over Samson; or Bathsheba over Solomon. And most of all, Mary’s godly influence over Jesus. Why is this important? Because the issue of gender has always been a divisive matter, even up till the time of Jesus. But the coming of the Holy Spirit was the game changer. If you do not yet know this, mothers, you’re God’s secret weapon!

In this powerful prophetic declaration over Singapore, Prophetess Emma Stark shares the heart of God and His mandate over our nation from the foundations of this country. He desires ‘Strategy with Compassion’ and for us to partner with His Spirit and compassion that His Kingdom might be further advanced.

The Kingdom of God is living and revolutionary. It’s a counter-culture kingdom that challenges our traditional ideals, and seeks to shake away religiosity and complacency. It’s better to be an amateur in the new wine, than to be an expert in the old. Have we allowed the coffin of conformity to sneak up on us? It’s time to lay down the familiar and embrace the revolutionary Kingdom of God!

Very often, when God gives us a vision, there comes a tension between that and the outworking. The Land Between is a place of transition, chaos and unsettling to take us to the place of transformation.

Success is not measured by great wealth and honour, but by the degree we follow God’s commands fully. In this message, Dr. Chee shows us through the life of King Jehoshaphat the pitfalls and dangers of partial obedience.

We will all come to the end of our race someday, where we will have to ask ourselves the question – ‘What really matters?’ In this poignant and sobering message, Dr. Chew gives us nuggets of truth to think about. Will we end up in the Rogues Gallery, or will we choose to be in the Roll Call of Honour?

A plane has a limit on how much it can carry, depending on the size of the carrier. Its maximum take-off weight is calculated ahead and strictly adhered to so that it does not end in tragedy. We all have load limits, and the God who knows our load limits is the same God who limits our load. He has created us with limitations and ignoring the warning signs on our dashboard can be detrimental.

At the Last Supper, Jesus told His disciples He wouldn’t drink of the vine until they did so together in the Kingdom of God. Yet, at Gethsemane, He fervently prayed to avoid another destined cup. Was Jesus avoiding pain and shame, or was there more? What was in the cup?

Psalm 103, written by King David, is a well-loved psalm of praise and thanksgiving, recounting and declaring the goodness and mercies of God. Embedded within this psalm is a contrast that seeks not to confuse, but bring clarity so that we find purpose and meaning to our daily lives. The outcome of this is the key to meeting God, face-to-face.

Do you know what the problem is for most of us? Respectability. Especially in our Asian culture, we care too much about what people think of us. If we don’t break through the barrier of respectability, we’re going to miss some of the most amazing encounters and miracles in our lives. Just read your Bibles. The ones who were most willing to lose their respectability were the ones most likely
to receive their miracle!

The Church has primarily focused on the Gospel’s core elements: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and rightfully so. However, there’s another crucial dimension often overlooked – the higher realm Christ died for us to enter. Without grasping this elevated dimension of living, our spiritual walk and warfare will lack effectiveness.

Psalm 73 is an honest and heartwarming story of a psalmist’s faith and inner struggles through life’s perplexities. Rev. Edmund Chan takes us on an exegesis of this psalm, where Asaph discovers that only by entering God’s sanctuary can he experience a shift from superficial understanding to a profound revelation of God and His ways.

This is a special weekend where we talk about and honour the caregivers in our midst. The only thing worse than losing someone you love suddenly is losing them slowly. Oftentimes, there are no miracles – just surgery, chemo, or the loss of memory, mobility, speech and even hair. Until the person you once knew doesn’t even look familiar anymore. That’s why the Church is essential in such a circumstance. If you’re a caregiver, here are two words – JESUS REMEMBERS!

This is my 34th year in full-time ministry and I can’t think of anything else I want to do for the rest of my life. I love 100% what I’m doing and I’d not exchange it for anything in the world! But I think the role of a senior pastor is probably one of the most intense and difficult jobs there is on the planet. So how in 34 years of ministry have I kept a semblance of sanity? That’s the question I want to ask and seek to answer.

I don’t ever want to be guilty of feeding you with sugar water, nor have a church full of people with rotting and decaying teeth. The Pentecostal Church today is guilty of fostering a culture of spiritual babies who crave sugary words of destiny while their teeth are rotting. Prophetic conferences are packed with children who are malnourished because they’ve never been taught the strong Word of the Lord. They like to laugh, shake, fall, but they do not tremble at the Word. May we always be true to the Word of God!

When Jesus fed the multitudes with 5 loaves and 2 fish, He taught us simple and powerful truths how, we too, can be conduits of God’s miracle of provision to others. Listen to this power-packed teaching by Dr. Gayle Claxton on ‘Jesus Feeding the 5,000’.

There’s a law in Scripture called the ‘Law of Unintended Consequences’. Wisdom warns there comes a point in time that if we keep ignoring her, it becomes too late to avoid the consequences. And we’re not talking about salvation, because it’s never too late to be saved. But when the things God’s wisdom intends to protect us from in life such as bankruptcy, sexually-transmitted diseases, mental breakdown, addictions, divorce etc. go unheeded – when we keep rejecting wisdom, there’ll be consequences.

Psalm 124:7-8 says, ‘Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.’ If you’re reading from the NKJV, both verses use two rather archaic words – ‘snare’ and ‘fowler’. But if you’ve a modern translation, you’ll discover the word for ‘snare’ is sometimes translated as net or trap. The fowler is a bird-catcher or a bird hunter. The good news is – both these verses promise that God has undertaken to rescue us from the trap of the bird-catcher.

Many rivers in the world are venerated by different religious groups, but there’s definitely one river in the Bible where life-giving waters will flow. Wherever this river goes, it’ll bring forth life. 2024 is going to be a year where we see the intensity of the river increasing in Cornerstone and we must be ready at an instant to go deeper into it. The Lord is calling us to GO DEEP.

The Lord often used metaphors and parables to illustrate Kingdom truth, and simple pictorial language people could easily understand. Believers are often pictured in Scripture as Trees of Righteousness; Israel was referred to as an Olive Tree; and righteous men were called Cedars. King Solomon, in his wisdom, spoke of cedars of Lebanon and the hyssop, a plant that grows out from the walls of buildings. All this to say that some are like cedars and others like the hyssop. So what can we learn from this fascinating subject on trees?

The Blood of Jesus speaks for us and pleads our case before the Righteous Judge in the Courts of Heaven. He has also given us the legal right to speak for those whom we love and stand on their behalf in overcoming limitations, sin and even barrenness.

We are living in a time of accelerated harvest, but the quality of the seed affects the harvest. Mikel French shares in this revelatory teaching on the power of the seed that God has given us to bless the nations and release healing to the world.

There are three words we want to explore this weekend – PLANS, PURPOSE, and in between that is something called PROCESS. If I could summarise what these three verses are saying, they simply mean: you can plan all you like, but God has the FINAL SAY! It also means that if your plans interfere with God’s purposes for your life, He reserves the right to overrule and scuttle them. So whatever plans we make, just be sure they’re in alignment with His, otherwise they’ll amount to nothing.

The story of Jesus turning water into wine is both miraculous and prophetic. It defied science, logic, and reasoning, and is packed with revelatory insights. It’s a story of hope, which began with a problem but ended with a miracle, where the ordinary was transformed into something extraordinary at Jesus’ touch. It contains timeless truths waiting to be discovered because it’s a story about you.

When the storms of life come, we may respond like the Psalmist in Psalm 44 who asked, “Where Are You, God?!” In our pain and confusion, we may even throw accusations against Him. But how does God respond to us in these instances? Find out as Rev. Edmund Chan shares in this honest-to-God, heart-of-the-matter message.

Without knowing Jesus intimately, we will not be able to love others passionately. We will not have oil and wine to heal the broken and dying. Only when we stop our busy schedules for the One, can we then stop for those around us.

John the Baptist was called a friend of the Bridegroom, which is the highest accolade and commendation one can receive from the Lord. In Scripture, it was the friend of the bridegroom who was selected to conduct marriage negotiations on his part. It was he who carried messages between the bridegroom and the bride during the period of the betrothal. God is looking for companions for His Son for eternity and that should be our highest quest.

The snake line is a geographical term which describes an imaginary topographical line in a mountainous region above which snakes cannot live or survive. Snakes can live beneath the line but cannot survive above it. This concept is life-transforming when applied to our spiritual lives, because Scriptures reveal an analogy between both.

Psalm 4 was written by David during a season of deep frustration. He was facing opposition and was deeply distressed. David displayed a human side of himself that we can all identify with. But he also came to a conclusion that gives us the key for how we’re to respond to people, such that we do not reduce our interactions with them to a ‘me versus them’ scenario.

‘Simchat Torah’ in Hebrew means to rejoice in the Law of God and calls for us to celebrate His gift to the world. The Torah is not just a historic record, and more than a manuscript or a set of poetic writings. The Word became Flesh in Jesus – God’s most definite, living, and immeasurable gift to humanity! How do we love His Word more and allow it to become flesh within us?

One of the few things in life we can take with us to eternity is relationships. The account of the poor widow in 2 Kings reveals the key that relationships have in our lives for the miracle we need. Our faith determines the quality of our miracle, but our relationships determine the quantity. In this powerful message, Ps. Gary shares about ‘The Hidden Power of Relationships’ and the 5 types everyone needs.

We’re living in the closing moments of not just a generation, but the end of time. Enoch was a divine example of one who pleased God with his faith. If there’s ever been a time we need to walk with God, it is now.

When Uzzah was struck dead for touching the Ark, God wanted to show David that His purposes and plans could not be carried by the strength of man. When things seemingly go wrong or when situations appear disastrous, it could be God stopping us in our tracks to prevent us from going away from His original plan for us and for future generations.

The place of prayer is 2-dimensional – in the natural and supernatural realm. God wants to engage the earth through us in prayer, and it can only happen when we’re awakened to and connected to the realities of His Kingdom and be a conduit of these realities in our everyday life.

In Numbers 33:2a, we read how ‘Moses wrote down the starting points of their journeys at the command of the Lord.’ The whole of Numbers 33 is dedicated to one thing – the journey that the Children of Israel took in the wilderness for 40 years. Did you know that in 40 years, they camped at a total of 40 different locations, with each essentially being a key water source? And it was the Lord who commanded Moses to record the journey for posterity sake. In the same manner, I felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to do likewise – record the journey of Cornerstone over the past 28 years. What amazing lessons we can learn from our journeys!

Balaam is perhaps one of the most enigmatic characters in the Bible. The narrative about him contains contradictions, the legends passed down are fascinating, and archaeology verifies his true existence. Put these things aside and we wonder if there’s a primary, cogent message that Israel’s encounter with him brings to us? Let’s hear what his donkey has to say about it.

In the Bible, only One fulfilled all that God had purposed for Him, and that’s Christ. Everyone else missed something of what God had for them. Abraham produced an Ishmael, Moses did not enter the Promised Land, and even David confessed that his house was not fully in order at his death. While we may never be perfect, nonetheless, we’re cautioned that we must not self-sabotage the call of God in our lives. Elijah’s experience speaks into this subject vividly.

The Incarnation is the most momentous, incredible incident in history. A God who could do anything, chose to work with a teenage girl to do the possible, so that He could do the impossible. God is looking for our cooperation to birth His eternal purposes and plans today. He wants to work for us, in us, with us and through us!

Every truly born-again believer has received an anointing from the Holy ONE and that anointing enables us to function and serve in the capacity for which He has designed us. The anointing is like putting a key in the ignition and starting the engine. It’s the spark that ignites the gifts. And if you say, “I’m not anointed”, then you’re calling the Holy Spirit a liar. The only way for us to truly understand the anointing is to understand WHO and WHY people are anointed in the Old Testament, and that the anointed must be appointed.

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:3 that ‘The head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.’ Basically, everyone has a covering – even Christ – whose head is the Father. So it makes a person look silly when he or she says, “I don’t need a head or a covering.” We all need a covering and to be properly covered as well.

In the second part of this message, Rev. Celia shares the key to knowing our God-given purpose. Whatever God demands of us, He already configured it into our system. One key to discovering it is to look at what we're good at. God hid your purpose in you where you can find it, and no one can take it away.

We live out of our identity in Christ, but purpose is the reason for our existence. God created everything with intention, and when He made us, it was for Kingdom influence. Whatever He has called us to do, He has also endowed us with the gifts to perform it.

Before God give man a job, He gave him an identity. The test is always about our identity. Jesus passed the identity test, and started preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom. God cannot trust us unless we pass the test of knowing who we truly are in Him!

The 12th chapter of the Book of Revelations describes a future war that’s coming which will not be fought on earth, but in the heavenlies. It’ll not be fought by men, but by angelic beings seeking to dominate the heavenly places. The outcome of this battle has already been decided and satan will be thrown out of heaven. But WOE to the inhabitants of the earth when that happens. What must we understand about this coming war and what are the implications to us?

The phrase 'Magnum Opus' means 'Great Work'. When Jesus went to the Father, He promised that we would not only do the work He did, but greater works shall we do! What is the great work that God has called us to do? More specifically, what is the Magnum Opus of Cornerstone? Here are 7 things that makes us uniquely Cornerstone.

No other chapter in the Bible extols the wonder and importance of imbibing God’s Word in our hearts than Psalm 119. However, reading this psalm is like scaling a mountain because it's the 'longest chapter' in the entire Bible and most Bible plans even split the reading over a few days. This is an invitation to ascend the mountain of Psalm 119, for precious treasures await those who answer that call.

Key moments in the Old Testament are invariably seen in the New Testament. These inter-Testament parallels are important for various reasons. Principal amongst them is that they bring depth of understanding otherwise overlooked. The Tower of Babel incident is paralleled by the Upper Room outpouring. The latter serves as the anti-thesis of the former, without which, cannot be fully understood.

Our God is an OVER-PROVIDER. Each time we find the Lord providing for His people, the provision is always overcompensated by His generosity. One of the great promises in Scripture is that ‘The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it’ Proverbs 10:22. There’s really no limit to how much God can give to us, if we’re willing to believe. Cornerstone is entering into enlargement and expansion and we must prepare for it!

Apart from our Lord Jesus, very few people who have suffered greater pain, humiliation and anguish like Job did. And what he went through is something I wish for no other human being. He lost everything he loved, cherished and owned in one fell swoop. BUT GOD… What do we do when there’s perplexity and affliction in our lives?

After the death of Moses, Joshua took over as the patriarch and spiritual father of the nation of Israel. One of the first and foremost messages he gave to them was to ‘Choose you this day whom you will serve!’ The power of choice involves both biblical and practical considerations, and will affect both us and our family, for our today and our tomorrow. The choices we make will define our life and determine our destiny!

In the account of John 11 where Jesus comes before the tomb of Lazarus, Canon J. John illustrates four simple yet powerful responses that is presented to each of us – to remove, respond, release or reveal. Is God asking you to remove the stone that stands between you and Jesus? Is He waiting for your response to His command? Are you still wearing grave clothes that you need to release? And what are you to reveal to others through His work in your life? It's time to wake up your Lazarus!

In this sermon, Canon J. John shares on the five powerful symbols that represent the Holy Spirit. Each carries deep significance and reminds us of the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Christianity is meant to be lived out in fullness through community. God’s intention is for us to walk in a transformative journey of connecting with Him and experiencing meaningful connections with people. As we do so, it leads us to a greater sense of His purpose and promises in our lives.

It’s amazing how when we change our focal point on a subject matter, we may end up seeing something we’ve never seen before. This is true especially of Scripture. The key to understanding God’s Word is to turn from seeing things from our own point of view, to seeing it from His Divine perspective. In the case of the Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers in Luke 20, this is distinctively so.

1 Kings 17:8-16 tells of a mother’s faith amid a hopeless situation that changed everything for the better for her and her son. She’s an example of a mother that despite facing an impossible situation, chose to have faith in God and saw how He worked wonders in her family’s life through her faith and obedience.

There are seven great priorities God has for the Church and I can see all of heaven buzzing with great excitement because of what’s about to happen on earth. The great sacrifice of our Saviour Jesus Christ is coming to a fullness and we need to be focused on those things that are in the Father’s heart.

The Parable of the Minas or Pounds is often interpreted as relating to our stewardship of the gifts that God has given to us. However, it really mimics real events in the days of Jesus where a king went to a distant country to receive his kingship. By drawing from current events of His days, Jesus sought to bring a challenge to His followers that goes far beyond just the stewardship of one’s gifts and opportunity.

1 Timothy 2:1-6 is a great passage that reminds us to pray for all people. When we start praying for them by name, our prayers can have a powerful and profound impact on those around us. Evangelism is not about a one-time campaign or event, but about intentionally sharing God’s love with others on a daily basis.

The 2nd epistle of Paul to Timothy is one of my favourites. It’s a ‘no holds barred’, bare knuckle letter written shortly before his own departure and he’s not holding anything back. He does something that he rarely does in the other epistles – he gets very up-close and personal and pours out his anguish to young Timothy.

When it comes to following Jesus, it’s not a set of rules or requirements. Neither is it about becoming a member of the church, but being in relationship with Jesus.

The Feast of Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and the ‘passing over’ of destruction on the Jewish firstborn, when the Lord ‘smote the land of Egypt’ on the eve of the Exodus. Let’s honour the Blood of the Lamb and His Sacrifice for us!

Both apostles Paul and Peter warned us to refuse and shun ‘profane and old wives’ fables’. Although the Bible doesn’t tell us exactly what these old wives’ fables were, a cursory glance of 1 and 2 Timothy gives us an idea what Paul was referring to. What are some of these old wives’ fables? How can the church avoid these controversies. Paul then spoke at length on the exercise of godliness, which we will be exploring.

Throughout His ministry, Jesus often encountered the cast aways of society and elevated them to a place of value and significance. If we’re to receive the new wine that God is pouring out for the end-time harvest, the Church needs to have new wineskins to receive the least of these as those He loves.

Just as prayer, the reading of the Word, and fasting are essentials for every believer, evangelism is something that we’re ALL called to do. It can be daunting at the onset, and we may sometimes feel intimidated by the thought of sharing our faith with another. But it doesn’t have to be so. PlusONE is a multi-pronged initiative to help us build a lifestyle of evangelism in Cornerstone. Be inspired and empowered as our pastors share about this great task that God has called us to!

Just as prayer, the reading of the Word, and fasting are essentials for every believer, evangelism is something that we’re ALL called to do. It can be daunting at the onset, and we may sometimes feel intimidated by the thought of sharing our faith with another. But it doesn’t have to be so. PlusONE is a multi-pronged initiative to help us build a lifestyle of evangelism in Cornerstone. Be inspired and empowered as our pastors share about this great task that God has called us to!

Just as prayer, the reading of the Word, and fasting are essentials for every believer, evangelism is something that we’re ALL called to do. It can be daunting at the onset, and we may sometimes feel intimidated by the thought of sharing our faith with another. But it doesn’t have to be so.

This weekend, we launch PlusONE – a multi-pronged initiative to help us build a lifestyle of evangelism in Cornerstone. We’ll come alongside you with tools and resources to help each of you share your faith personally and naturally. And be inspired and empowered as our pastors share about this great task that God has called us to!

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One of the things I’ve been personally praying about for 2023, is that I’d laugh more and find greater joy in life. God has been doing a steady work in my heart and spirit, but last week I had an unexpected encounter with joy in the most unlikely of places. In a place where there should be weeping and sorrow, joy abounded. How can we continue to ‘rejoice’ as Scripture commands us to, amidst growing stresses, past trauma, and our fears of the future? Join us as we learn some important lessons about joy!

It’s the desire of every follower of Christ to know the will of God and rightfully so. But many times, our theological statement on this sounds like a convenient platitude when we’re faced with real life circumstances. What’s helpful is for us to realise that many of the heroes of the Bible also failed to follow the will of God, and pursued their own defaults and passion. What’s the end result and what can we learn from their experiences?

Isaiah 6 is a chapter of vision, and one of the most stirring chapters in the Bible. In it, we find three profound statements that defines what true revival is.

From the parables Jesus told, the relationship between a master and his servants were dramatically redefined. None more so than the Parable of the Serving Master in Luke 12. While servitude is something we might not be familiar with in today’s context, it was a common practice in the days of Jesus. This parable defies everything convention dictated in His days. Understanding it is much more than just understanding servanthood, but to grasp what Jesus is offering us in our unique relationship with Him as our Master, and us as His servants.

Sloth is less about laziness, but having sheer apathy in the face of the known will of God. It’s the state of being indifferent to something that should otherwise stir and provoke you. The saying goes that cooling down a fanatic is easier than warming up a corpse. When a person ceases to care, he ceases to attempt change. The Bible describes such a person as being haughty in his self-appraisal, yet his vineyard is in disrepair. Such a posture is a sin and must be dealt with ruthlessly and consistently.

We’re seeing a degree of violence today the likes of which we’ve never witnessed before. This escalation of violence is in our streets, homes, workplaces, in the public square, and all over social media. I’m appalled at the degree of senseless violence happening on a daily basis. What’s going on here? One of the things Jesus said would happen in the last days is the spirit of murder that would be unleashed by Satan. He has come to steal, kill and to destroy and we must never ever forget it. What must we do in response to this?

We always esteem those who come boldly to the Throne of Grace, but what about those who just want a touch from afar? Mark 5 records two stories in one interesting account, but both drive at one point – Jesus will give you what your soul deeply needs. Come and explore this familiar encounter more closely and discover the Good Shepherd Who is always close to those in need.

When we consider the Parable of the Eleventh Hour Worker, something in us inherently feels a sense of injustice. Why should the one who worked an hour receive the same pay as the one who worked a full day? Nonetheless, this parable provides an important understanding for us about the nature of God’s Kingdom, and this is what we’ll be unpacking this weekend.

My focus this weekend is on Psalm 23, which is considered the most beloved of all psalms. Several prophets we personally know have declared that this is the psalm for 2023. This magnificent psalm was written by King David, not in his early years, as most people assume, but in the latter years of his life, as David reflected on all he had gone through. He realised that through it all, the Lord had been watching over him faithfully as a shepherd does over his sheep.

In the book of Habakkuk, God revealed to the prophet the mystery of the doctrine of providence and discipline. An understanding of His gracious discipline allows us to tap into the idea of God’s love and mercy being made manifest in times of difficulty. At the end, the prophet rejoiced not because the circumstances surrounding him were resolved, but because through God’s answer to his prayer, he gained a renewed, eternal perspective.

Before He went to the Father, Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would come upon us. This means the Holy Spirit is here. But the question today is – Has the Holy Spirit come upon us? And If He has, what’s the depth of our surrender to Him? How much of you does the Holy Spirit possess?

Jesus manifested His Father’s Kingdom authority on earth by bearing fruits of healing and salvation. Likewise, when we walk in His healing power, we manifest the fruits of God’s Kingdom and bring glory to Him. The Church must desire to walk in greater Kingdom power and authority!

This sobering message looks at what happens to each of us the moment we die. This is worthy of all acceptance – everyone who has ever lived will be judged for his works, good or evil. There are no exceptions; there are no VIP passes and there are no back doors. We can banish any thought that you can escape the Courtroom of Heaven. How are we going to be appraised on that Day?

The start of a new year is always exciting. As Christians, we all want a word for the year and to know what lies ahead. Financial pundits seek to predict the markets, sports commentators assess the chances of sporting teams, and the church often joins in to try to peek into the future. However, this is really a foreign concept from a Biblical standpoint. How then does God’s Word tell us about starting a new year? This what we’ll be looking at this weekend.

The Bible speaks of a veil that covers over our eyes – a curse resulting from Adam’s transgression. But because of what Jesus – the 2nd Adam, has done, this veil has been removed and we can behold Him with unveiled faces and experience an open heaven. God seeks for us to enter through the veil into the innermost chambers of His Presence. His invitation is for us to come and enter in, and dwell in the unseen realm of His Kingdom.

One of the titles of our Lord Jesus is ‘Wonderful Counsellor’. He’s the answer for the world today. He has counsel for every crisis, a plan for every problem, a direction for every dilemma, a prescription for every pain, and a message for every man. In an ever-increasing complex world, what I see is a great need in the Church is for a company of Spirit-filled and Spirit-led counsellors. May God grant to us a multitude of counsellors in this hour!

Faith is spelt ‘R-I-S-K’. Jesus modelled this for us. Expectancy brings about the miraculous and healing. Hear from Robby Dawkins on how to take that leap of faith in your life.

I’m captivated by Acts 19, where a group of men and women who were in love started expanding the Kingdom. The Book of Acts shows clearly the incredible growth of the Church at Ephesus – a church we know more about than any other in the Bible. We witness her birth, how she was challenged and what the Lord Himself said of her in Revelation 2. This is a prophetic word, a preventative word, and a prescriptive word. Let’s consider our own lives in light of Jesus’ admonishment, and choose to live for Him now and always.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is perhaps one of the most familiar Bible stories. Ask anyone in the streets and they’d most likely know of it. It’s so well-known that the phrase, ‘A Good Samaritan’ is now used to describe the extension of help and kindness to strangers. However, when Jesus told this parable, His intention was not to instruct us on ethics, but to answer a theological question. With its common usage, have we also forgotten what this parable was intended for?

The greatest departure from New Testament Christianity has come about possibly because of our failure to understand the nature and necessity of sacrifice. Christianity was founded upon sacrifice and has progressed over the last 2,000 years and will continue to do so because of it. But whenever the sacrificial nature of our faith is compromised, there’ll be a falling away that comes upon the Church and her progress comes to a grinding halt.

The most common refrain I hear today is, “I am TIRED!” It seems like everyone you meet is going through a season of stress or worse still, distress. We’re told in Daniel that the devil seeks to wear out the Saints of the Most High. Things are going to be more difficult. Christians are going to be in great perplexity and we must find this place of rest before we spiral downwards. There’s a rest that God is offering us that will keep us safe, sound and totally at peace. Labour to enter into it.

We often think the most challenging battle David faced in life was with Goliath. While it may have been significant, it seemed relatively easy compared to what David had to face after that. It’s not always the obvious battlefields that are most exhausting – it’s the ongoing, subtle, seductive, smaller things in life that wear us down. In this message, we will look deeper at the Psalms and observe how David navigated the different seasons of his life with hope and in the fear of the Lord.

Many have been crying out for a fresh wave of God's Presence and move – for revival in our lives and in the Church. As we continue to pray and contend, let's hear what His invitation is to us who are asking for Him to do 'a new thing!'

Each of us is given a race to run and we’re called to finish our race strong. May we hold fast to the end and have faith to finish well.

Heaven is an indescribable place that confounds the intellect beyond anything in the natural. A powerful encounter in the heavenly realm was what Ps. Alwyn had, and brought about in his life a touch of heaven in everything he now does.

Satan is on a warpath. Revelation 13:7 reveals to us that he is granted ‘to make war with the saints’ and he has unleashed upon the Church weapons of mass deception. There’s an onslaught of deceiving spirits that has been released against the Church in this hour and we must be prepared for battle. What’s our antidote to this deception? Discernment. More than ever, we need to know the truth of God’s Word, because this deception has crept into the very fabric of the Body of Christ. May the Spirit of Truth preserve us in this hour from these deceiving spirits.

Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well is packed with details and nuances that brim with truths. This encounter was never meant to occur according to the customs and circumstances of those days. Yet, divine ‘coincidence’ laid out for us an exchange which conveys thoughts that are meant to reframe our thinking and methodology forever.

The fear of the Lord is the awareness that you’re before God all the time. It’s the consciousness that you’re part of the heavenly realm before a great cloud of witnesses. So may we aim to live our lives God-focused, to please Him above anyone else.

The fear of the Lord is the awareness that you’re before God all the time. It’s the consciousness that you’re part of the heavenly realm before a great cloud of witnesses. So may we aim to live our lives God-focused, to please Him above anyone else.

God has given each of us a call, a divine blueprint. But because of things that happen in our lives, we may think we’re not qualified. The good news is, God‘s purpose for us does not change. His destiny for us remains and He wants us to keep pressing into it.

God has given each of us a call, a divine blueprint. But because of things that happen in our lives, we may think we’re not qualified. The good news is, God‘s purpose for us does not change. His destiny for us remains and He wants us to keep pressing into it.

The healing of blind Bartimaeus and the salvation of Zacchaeus is recorded for us from Luke 18:35 to 19:10. These two accounts seem separate but are deeply connected to each another. One occurred as Jesus was making His way towards Jericho, while the other as He exited from the same city. The parallels are uncanny and clearly intentional so that the divine may convey a single clear message to us.

The healing of blind Bartimaeus and the salvation of Zacchaeus is recorded for us from Luke 18:35 to 19:10. These two accounts seem separate but are deeply connected to each another. One occurred as Jesus was making His way towards Jericho, while the other as He exited from the same city. The parallels are uncanny and clearly intentional so that the divine may convey a single clear message to us.

Are we a good host to the Holy Spirit in our lives? What is it like to be led by Him, to walk daily conscious of His Presence, power and direction? If we desire to know the Person of the Holy Spirit intimately, we must start by making room for Him.

Are we a good host to the Holy Spirit in our lives? What is it like to be led by Him, to walk daily conscious of His Presence, power and direction? If we desire to know the Person of the Holy Spirit intimately, we must start by making room for Him.

God has called us to live in a place of victory, regardless of the season we’re in. Even in the midst of crisis, we can be overcomers and live victoriously in Christ!

God has called us to live in a place of victory, regardless of the season we’re in. Even in the midst of crisis, we can be overcomers and live victoriously in Christ!

We’re called to live our lives intentionally and not just let it pass by. Hear as Ps Nicky give us keys on living a life of significance with a purpose, plan and priorities and having a persevering attitude.

We’re called to live our lives intentionally and not just let it pass by. Hear as Ps Nicky give us keys on living a life of significance with a purpose, plan and priorities and having a persevering attitude.

The world has a need and the Church has the answer. We’re called to preach the Gospel through our words and good works. How can we go about loving others?

The world has a need and the Church has the answer. We’re called to preach the Gospel through our words and good works. How can we go about loving others?

Each of us has been called by God to fulfil His purposes, just as Moses was. As we’re filled with the Holy Spirit, people will see Jesus in us.

Each of us has been called by God to fulfil His purposes, just as Moses was. As we’re filled with the Holy Spirit, people will see Jesus in us.

Leprosy is a terrible but prevalent disease in the Old Testament. Several men and women of renown were struck with leprosy and there's a common thread with all our biblical examples – it's the sin of presumption. How often have we behaved or spoken in a presumptuous manner that has gotten us into trouble. That's why David prayed, "Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression." Come discover how we can avoid this great transgression.

When the Bible refers to King David, it calls him by a name it never would anyone else. Acts 13:22 refers to David as ‘a man after God’s own heart, who will do all His will.’ God has a great love for King David, mistakes and all. Why is that? What does it mean to be a person after God’s heart? Let’s posture our hearts to be like His!

God wants to renew our minds so we can understand His perfect will. An unrenewed mind is at war with God. In this message, Dr. John Joseph gives us 3 key on how to renew our minds and be transformed.

Conflict isn’t something that we desire or enjoy. We often wish that things would always remain harmonious in our relationships and in the work environment. However, conflicts are unavoidable and fulfil an important role. How then do we know when a conflict is constructive and when does it become destructive?

In Acts 3, the Apostle Peter stood before a large crowd gathered in Jerusalem and preached a glorious message of salvation. One of the ideas he alluded to was that Jesus could not return from heaven until all things had been restored. In other words, before He can be released from heaven to return to this earth as King of kings and Lord of lords, a few things has to be accomplished and restored. And this ought to be our primary focus in Cornerstone – to be a part of this restoration process. So the million-dollar question we need to ask ourselves is – what is to be restored and how we can play a part in it.

In this expository message on 'Be Battle Ready', master teacher and leadership mentor, Rev. Edmund Chan, delivers a prophetic testimony and a word in season taken from Joshua 5-7. His insightful biblical teachings have made him a sought-after speaker in different major cities around the world, often with invitations three to five years ahead. Don't miss hearing him in person at our services this weekend!

Jesus is incredibly compassionate, loving, and caring. He healed the sick, cast out demons, opened blind eyes, and performed miracles and wonders. But at the same time, He said some things that were quite controversial. It was as though He’d intentionally stir controversy so that He might awaken us to truth. Today, we don’t realise the context from which Jesus spoke, nor the stir He caused. Perhaps in recovering these controversies, we may also realise the truth He wants to bring to us.

The concept of the firstborn was of great importance to the Jewish mind, because in the Old Testament, the firstborn son inherited a double portion of the estate and also the headship of the family. He was honoured and respected by all the other siblings and had authority over them. He also had the responsibility for their welfare. In the Old Testament, the throne of a king was always passed down by genealogy to the firstborn son, as was the priesthood. This message explores the New Testament’s view on this wonderful company of believers and the ramifications for the Church.

The Book of Revelations is commonly associated with the end-times, but that really is not the focal point. Instead, Revelations is primarily about a revelation of Jesus Christ. At the start, we're shown three doors. These doors anchor us for everything else that the book is going to speak about, and learning to work them is essential.

One of the greatest revelations about to be released upon this earth in these last days is the revelation of the Melchizedekian Priesthood. So little has been taught about this seemingly ‘obscure’ subject, but I believe the full revelation is going to be revealed to us because of the hour we’re in. The Melchizedek Priesthood is the highest authority of the believer on planet earth and its combination of both the priestly and kingly anointing is something we must press in for.

The great business of life is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The Bible tells us that man was created to bring Him glory. That is our purpose, our duty; and what Jesus has redeemed us for. Does that sound like your experience of the Christian life? Or have we, in all our good intentions and ambitions, misunderstood our assignment, leaving us stuck in a loop of endless and ever-changing pursuits that can never satisfy?

What does the Kingdom of God look like? Jesus is inviting us to draw near and hear the incredible practicality of His Kingdom. We're to be filled with the Word and the Spirit. Hear as Dr. John Andrews teaches on how we can find application in the ordinary and routine through God's Word and Spirit.

We yearn for the next great move of the Spirit of God. As we wait for that fresh wind, there’s a deep need to be personally revived. This message will stoke the flame for personal revival!

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He set out not just to teach us a format for how we’re to pray, but He set in motion an understanding of His heart. The Lord’s Prayer has such far-reaching impact that it revolutionises how we should see our faith as Christians. Beyond a routine recitation, we need to see what Christ has embedded in this prayer.

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He set out not just to teach us a format for how we're to pray, but He set in motion an understanding of His heart. The Lord’s Prayer has such far-reaching impact that it revolutionises how we should see our faith as Christians. Beyond a routine recitation, we need to see what Christ has embedded in this prayer.

Are you in a season of burning with passion, calling down fire from heaven, or huddled under a tree, broken and burnt out, wishing for God to end everything? Like Elijah, many of us would've gone through days where we're burning and days where we're experiencing burnout. Can we however, walk and live in a manner where the days of burning wildly outnumbers our days of burnout?

Discontent isn’t something foreign to us. If we're to be honest, discontent can be found in every single person. When a decision is made that does not favour us, when we feel overlooked, underappreciated, passed over for a promotion, or when our expectations are left unmet. The rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16 takes us on a deep dive into what happens when discontent is left to brew. At the same time, the antidote to discontent is subtly prescribed to us between the lines of the drama that unfolded.

Over the past 35 years of marriage, my family and I have shifted a total of 9 times. Each time we settle into our new place and unpack, there’s always this sense of hope: “Lord, I sure hope that this will be the last time we’re going to do this.” And not too long later, we’re on the move again. I think this continual dislocation is part of my lot in life and I think it’s designed to teach me that the only thing constant in this life is change. Don’t settle down. We’re not settlers, but pilgrims on a journey. Keep following the cloud of His Glory!

I want to see His Glory. Jesus prayed in John 17 that we may behold His Glory. Moses cried out to God, "Show me Your Glory". David cried out that God’s Glory may dwell in the land. It's God’s desire that we not just behold His Glory, but dwell with it. But we must be careful not to trivialise His Magnificence. If we're going to be carriers of His Glory, what's required of us in this hour?

The Beatitudes stand in deep contrast to the state of the world that we live in today. To speak the Beatitudes to a modern-day crowd would evoke ridicule and disbelief. Yet in the light of aggressive activism, cancel culture, justice movements, and an ever-increasing appetite for consumption, the Beatitudes bare relevance for us as Christians and how we’re to respond.

When life overwhelms us, it’s easy to back down. Yet, when we recognise the schemes of the enemy, it changes everything. As we look into Nehemiah’s life, let us commit to digging in and deep to fulfill God's mission amidst life’s chaos. Let’s live undistracted.

The search for peace is a universal one, because true peace has to do with having peace with God and not what the world has to offer. Peace is a Person, and can only be found in the Prince of Peace.

There may be moments in our lives where we wonder and ask God if He sees us. Is it pure coincidence or chance that events happen in our lives? Did Blind Bartimaeus randomly stumble into the Messiah’s path? Did the servant girl at Cana witness Jesus’ first miracle by chance? God’s heart for us is pure intentional and He continues to seek us out. Will you respond to Him by saying, “Lord, here I am!”

Everyone loves a good Q&A session. Ask the burning questions on your heart. Imagine being able to have a Q&A with Jesus. Well, the Bible records for us a Q&A session that Jesus gave. But the context was hostile. The Pharisees and religious leaders were out to trap Him. Yet, Jesus turned the session into one that answers some crucial and critical issues that has relevance for us even today.

We sometimes find ourselves living in the best and worst of times. That’s true of a fallen and broken world where we see both beauty and pain, hope and brokenness coinciding beside each other. As we take a closer look at Acts 12, let's be reminded that amidst all the shakings around us, and even in our own lives, we must not be distracted from our call. The Word and works of God will prevail and multiply as we do what we’re called to.

When God calls us to make a sacrifice, counting the cost can be painful. Yet, when offered in obedience, our sacrifice can turn into the greatest gift of all. As we look at the life of Abraham, let’s open our hearts to what God may be calling us to lay down, and be surprised by His miraculous provision and gifts. As we prepare our hearts for Easter, let’s ready ourselves to say, “Lord, here I am.”

In the last days, we'll see a level of deception not seen since the world began. Satan will bring out all his weapons of mass deception because he knows his time is short and he'll try and bring as many people into hell with him. And part of getting ready for the future is to have a revelation of what’s coming. What will we face in the future? How do we prepare ourselves for the end-times? Can we be immunised from taking the mark of the beast?

Just when it seems like we’re getting out of the pandemic, the world is plunged again into another crisis with the conflict in Ukraine. When world events dominate the news and everyone has an opinion about what’s happening, how should we respond as Christians? Should we take sides? How should we pray? Who are we to listen to? The Bible surely will shine some light for us on this.

Acts 1:8 tells us, ‘We will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on us.’ What does that look like? How do we walk in the Spirit and His power? In Part 2 of this message, we explore the works and power of the Holy Spirit.

Christmas is often preached in December in the midst of the holidays, and because of this, I think we need to hear a message on Christmas away from the holiday we’ve become so familiar with. Instead of the fancy light-ups, gifts, good food, and a fuzzy warm feeling around friends and family, we need to see the atrocities, the pain, the ominous warnings, and the agenda that God conceived when He gave His Son, Jesus Christ. We’ve missed so much of God’s message to us because we’ve lost the true essence of the birth of Christ.

King David’s life was not all glorious and triumphant. In fact, there were moments where it was downright embarrassing. Times when he had to feign insanity, sport a dishevelled look, and became no better than a homeless vagabond. Yet, it was from this experience that Psalm 34 was penned – a psalm of victory and insight that offers us comfort, assurance, and a view of the long-term.

We read from Scriptures – first the natural, then the spiritual. What we're now seeing unfold is the potential of a European War breaking forth with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jesus foretold of this time – that we will see wars fought and hear rumours of wars. This will lead to a spiralling of the world’s economies, open hostilities in many nations, the loss of many lives, soaring oil prices, out-of-control inflation, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. The downstream effects of war will be immense and it'll bring great hardship to the nations. The Church must arise in this hour because we march to the sound of a different drumbeat. God is raising His Gibborim, His Mighty Army. Can you hear the horns of Deborah sounding?

There’s a new and fresh outpouring in the horizon, and a beautiful fellowship that we can enjoy with the Holy Spirit. How can we build a deeper friendship with Him and not just have temporal encounters? More than how He manifests Himself, WHO is the Holy Spirit to you?

I’m fascinated by the power of God. The discovery of the splitting of the atom, the tiniest of particles, led to the release of immense power and this is just a little foretaste of the power of God. Jesus said the tiniest amount of faith can move the greatest mountain without even breaking a single drop of sweat. In every generation, God permits a select remnant to not only see but to also taste what’s reserved for those in the age to come. But in these last days, many are going to enter into the power of God and we’ll see the powers of hell in total disarray. This is our time!

As Christians, we see the importance of both faith and faithfulness, but have probably not delved into the difference between both and how they work together in our lives. Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, while faith appears as one of the gifts of the Holy Spirt. Both are intricately-linked to each other, and it’s easy to focus on one while neglecting the other. Finding the right balance to both is crucial.

We live in a word-created, word-upheld, word-sustained and word-dominated environment. Job 22 tells us, "You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you." The writer to the Hebrews tells us that Jesus 'holds all things by the WORD of His power'. Paul says in Colossians, 'In Him, all things are held together'. How? By the Spoken Word. This is the power of a decree from a pure heart. Not only will a decree establish a thing that wasn’t there before, it will also reverse what you or someone else have been experiencing. Learn the power of a DECREE.

Paul said that the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. This is a strong statement. In fact, the word here is more appropriately translated as ‘madness’ or ‘insanity’. That is what the Cross is as a means through which God would bring salvation to all mankind. We must not seek to embellish the message of the Cross to make it more palatable or presentable, or we might inadvertently rob it of its power.

Jesus' view of Scripture was the linchpin on which His entire life was based. He was constantly saying, "Gegraptai" (It is written). Each time we encounter the Word of God, an unseen world of spiritual forces is at work. The new year will be filled with new battles, and we must be ready! If the Word doesn’t guide us, our emotions inevitably will. Let’s start the new year with new lenses and have our affections re-directed back to Him.

In our 2022 Vision Sunday address, hear a defining word as Pastor Yang shares what he believes to be 2 mandates for us this year as a church. May you encounter the power of the Holy Spirit in your lives like never before!

This weekend, I’d like to take the opportunity to honour a few men who have made a significant impact in my life. I’m sharing this with you in order that you may understand our heritage and inheritance because this is not just about me, it’s about us. The people God has connected me with is for your sake. One of the greatest privileges in my life is to be surrounded with many prophets and godly mentors who have all poured oil into my horn. I’m really who I am because of the people God has surrounded me with.

When God called Abraham to leave his homeland for the Promised Land, Hebrews 11 tells us that he went out, not knowing where he was going. When God calls us, are we equally ready to follow Him, in spite of uncertainties? Join us as we discover what it means to walk by faith and not by sight.

The law of the Nazarite in the Old Testament is a strange law. On the one hand, the Nazarite vow was esteemed as an admirable consecration, such that a Nazarite is equated to a prophet. However, the conclusion of a Nazarite vow required a sin offering to be presented. Beneath this internal contradiction lies a conundrum that those who seek after the Lord will all face. This is the dilemma of a saint and a sage.

One of the biggest mistakes that we make in life is to judge by what we see. We judge people by how we perceive or what we hear about them. We judge a people’s group often by what we read. We judge by appearance; we judge by their speech. But we’re told in Scriptures that Jesus, when He was on this earth, did not judge by the seeing of the eyes, or by the hearing of the ear. Instead, He judged by righteous judgement. I want to start the year with you all by making a commitment to stop condemning and criticising others.

We all desire to walk in the fullness of our destinies. Yet, when we fail to enter into the place of prayer to wrestle with God, we settle for what’s merely good, and miss out on God's best. Discover what it means to wrestle with God and give our utmost for His Highest!

There’s a strange disease that afflicts those who have or are enjoying a measure of success in their lives. It happened to a rich man in Luke 12; it happened to another wealthy man in the days of David who treated David’s servants with disdain. It happened to a king called Uzziah, wo was filled with pride and fell into grievous sin. It also happened to a godly king, Hezekiah, who at the prime of his life, was in danger of being cast aside because of his pride. How do we deal with this issue of pride in our lives? How do we ensure longevity of ministry in Cornerstone?

After a mighty display of power at Mount Carmel, Elijah thought that things would unfold according to his plan. In 1 Kings 19, depressed and disillusioned, he journeyed to Mount Horeb – the same mountain where God had appeared to Moses – and hoped for a similar spectacular revelation of His glory. However, God responded in a different, but extraordinary way. Sometimes we get upset when things don’t happen according to our expectation. But God always has a plan and He’s always in control.

Christmas is here and it behooves us to take another look at Jesus and why He came – not just to die, but to reveal who God is! Jesus is the ultimate revelation and expression of His Father. Following Him and His example is following God.

In the concluding part of this series on the Torah, we examine some overarching themes that help us frame the way in which we view our world. This is important because how we view the world around us also determines the way we engage with it.

Risk exists because we don’t know the future. Yet, we make thousands of decisions every day, as if we're certain of tomorrow. Will we choose the best-presented options, or take the risks God presents to us – the only risks worth taking, no matter what the cost?

613 – that’s the number of Commandments listed in The Torah. From the famous 10 Commandments, to the ones that we might not have even heard of, like shaving the sides of your hair! It must surely be a mistake to think that they have any relevance at all for today? The key lies in understanding the nature of these laws. Just like the Kingdom of God, everything begins in seed form.

The first 5 books of the Bible are called the Torah collectively, and their authorship is attributed to Moses. We may have read them individually, but few of us have examined them collectively as a blueprint of God’s salvation plan for mankind, as well as His design for bringing transformation to our world. Over the next 3 weeks, we’ll be examining the Torah more closely. Our intention is to give us a fresh pair of lenses in how we read the Torah, and also to draw applications that are incredibly relevant for our times.

In Zechariah 9, the Lord refers to His people as ‘Prisoners of Hope’, not prisoners of hopelessness. There’s nothing the world is aching for more right now than hope. And it’s true those with the greatest hope are also the most positive people on the planet. Both hope and hopelessness are equally contagious and we cannot allow ourselves to fall into hopelessness. Biblical hope is one of the greatest things in the world and we’re called to manifest it.

During the start of the Passion Week recounted in Matthew 21, there was a question being discussed by pilgrims to Jerusalem: "Will the Son of David enter the city?" Journey with me as we take a closer look at this precious account about the entry of Christ and may we grow in discernment as we remember and obey what the Father has called us to do.

Some sources say that a mere 52 days of Jesus’ life was recorded for us in the Gospels. Others say that the Gospel of John recorded only 20 days of the life of Christ. Whatever it might be, what‘s presented to us is a mere vignette of His life. But the Bible is not random in what it documents for our reading. Instead, it’s a divine emphasis of what God desires to communicate to us. It’s a picture of what counts for eternity.

On 30 Oct 2021, humanity passed a threshold when we officially recorded 5 million deaths from the coronavirus, not counting the devastation it has brought to untold numbers around the world. People are desperate, governments are running out of ideas, and nobody can guess when this will all end. If there are two things people need right now, it’s HOPE and PEACE. Over the next two weekends, I’ll be addressing these vital issues. It’d be wise to heed what Corrie Ten Boom said, “If you look at the world, you’ll be depressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at God, you’ll be at rest.”

There are major sins like adultery, murder, theft and covetousness. But did you know that complaining is a recurring problem mentioned in the Bible that afflicts God’s people? There are many ways to examine the Book of Numbers; one of which is to realise that there are 7 episodes of complaining found in this book alone. These episodes left a devastating impact on the whole nation and gives us a clear message about complaining.

“All the unhappiness of men”, the 17th Century French mathematician, Blaise Pascal, famously noted, “arises from one simple fact, that they cannot sit quietly in their chamber”. We’re living in a generation of stress, and it’s not only in the world; it’s also in the Church. There’s a tremendous pressure that’s coming down upon every person and no one is exempted from it. Unfortunately, Christians are some of the most worn-out people on the planet and that’s a shame, especially when we’ve been offered supernatural rest. The key to all this? Return to the simplicity of your devotion to Christ. Return to prayer, solitude, and intimacy.

God is the God of the many and is also the God of the one. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see how He feeds and speaks to the masses. But He also always stops for the one. It’s easy to lose sight of how much He loves us uniquely and individually.

Numbers appear in the Bible all the time. Israel has 12 tribes. Gideon had his 300. 5,000 were fed with five loaves and two fishes. There were 120 in the Upper Room. Revelations speak of 144,000 that follow Jesus wherever He goes. In fact, there’s a book in the Bible called Numbers. But not all numbering is approved by God. When numbering goes wrong, it can leave a devastating effect on ourselves and on others. Let’s start counting what really matters.

I have been doing quite a bit of introspection and soul searching over the past few weeks to see where I, or we, might have gone wrong in the process of trying to acquire a 2nd campus for Cornerstone. Did I not hear the voice of God correctly? Could I have done things better? Was I hasty? Was I too eager? Did I not check the warning signs? This message will take us through some of the lessons learnt on divine guidance and some principles that needs to be put in place.

An intriguing dynamic of our Christian journey is the possibility of God disrupting our lives with His perfect plan. But many times, we’re tempted to reject it because the disruption messes with our current lifestyle. In this message, we see from a vivid account in the Gospel of Mark, how Christ in His mercies steps in. He doesn’t just want to heal, but expose apathy in our hearts. As mature sons and daughters, we need to keep in step with His disruptions.

If we haven’t heard this from someone, we probably have uttered it ourselves at some point in life. Life isn’t fair, and that’s for certain. We work really hard for something, but our labours do not materialise into results. We make sacrifices, but they’re not acknowledged. On a more serious note, we lose a child or a loved one, and we’re unable to understand why it had to happen. The unfairness of life is well-documented in the Bible, and it’s a subject that we all need some perspective on.

What the world thinks of as our meagre offering, God cherishes that we might have 'put in more than all the others' when we give it with all our hearts. As we hear stories of courage and candour, may we be challenged to give all we have to God.

Elijah was the premier prophet in the Old Testament, no doubts about that. In Matthew 16, when Jesus and His disciples were in the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked the question, "Who do men say that I am?" Pay attention to the answers the disciples gave. The first name mentioned was John the Baptist. The 2nd was the Prophet Elijah. The 3rd was Jeremiah. In other words, these three prophets were the ones most associated with our Lord's ministry and it's interesting that the first two names, John and Elijah, had the same mantle. The whole point is, the OT prophet that most describes our Lord Jesus was Elijah, and we'll find out why in this weekend's message.

I've personally seen what revival in a city looks like and have lived through one. I know what revival can do, not only for the Church, but for society at large. There's been an increased urgency for prayer and turning of our hearts to The Lord, in an earnest cry for Him to move in our land. God has promised us a fresh move and outpouring of His Spirit; and it'll be glorious as we see Heaven open over us as never before, and souls will flood into His Kingdom.

The Apostle Paul had many spiritual children that he wrote about and mentioned in his letters to the churches. However, there were some that Paul distinguished, not only as ‘sons’, but ‘true sons’. These statements are not just meant to give us an insight into the relationships that Paul had, but they mimic heaven. It’s the Lord’s desire to bring many sons and daughters to glory and into full maturity.

Nothing is unredeemable. That’s the heart of the Father. Family redemption and personal transformation is God’s heart for us, sometimes even more than just the immediate removal of obstacles. May our hearts grow to trust our ever-present God as we take a closer look at some characters in the Scriptures in order to gain a greater vantage point. Sometimes God may seem absent on the surface, but He is restoring and redeeming down to the tiniest details everything that happens to us, and every single one of them will be used for His glory.

We’re at the cusp of a mighty revival, no doubts about that. I’m totally convinced that in the next few months, we’ll begin to see a fresh move of God. And I believe the prophetic word for this hour is ‘Enlarge’. Enlargement is not always a pleasant process. It requires for us to be stretched, be willing to be troubled, and allowing Him to challenge our status quo. In other words, it requires preparation. And whilst prayer is an essential part of the plan, preparation is an essential part of the process. Not to pray is tragic, but not to prepare is catastrophic. The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

In Ecclesiastes 5, the Preacher suddenly stops his lamenting about the vanity of life. Instead, he begins to instruct his congregation on how they should approach the divine. It's God’s heart that we draw near to listen and grow in every season. Let's identify some important principles found in this unique book and discover what we should do to navigate through the different seasons.

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, we read that 'To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.' We all have our ‘mountain’ seasons where everything seem to be going well. Yet, there are also ‘valley’ seasons that are total opposites. The question I often ask myself is, "How do I navigate the different seasons that the Lord leads me to and complete that which He has intended for me to do and learn?" Let's explore how we can ace our season!

When Jesus came 2,000 years ago, He had one central message – the proclamation that the Kingdom of God was at hand. What is the Good News for a broken world today? And how can the Church be the solution to "Thy Kingdom come"?

The life of the Church has never been about its programmes, buildings or productions. The Lord has chosen how He'd like to manifest Himself, and it's through us. As we witness how the pandemic has not shut down the Church, but made room for new methods and wider reach, has the pandemic also made room in the place where it matters most, where God has chosen to dwell – our hearts? It's time to make room.

So many of us have dreams we've buried, yet, if we're willing to say yes and align our hearts with His, will we not have the privilege of being a part of His great adventure? God is looking for broken people like you and me to birth His dreams on earth. The question is – Are you willing to say yes?

The visit by the Queen of Sheba to Israel marked a distinct high point in the history of ancient Israel. When we understand and see the Queen of Sheba as a type of the world visiting and examining the Church, we can also clearly see that God is giving us an outline of what it takes to shine effectively for Him.

There's something within the heart of man that yearns for greatness. We want the meaning of our lives to be more than just a few sentences engraved on a tombstone. God wrote the script for the global story that requires people to do great things and then planted those seeds within us. What if God’s plan was to make you truly great for eternity? How would that look like in this age and in the age to come?

2 Samuel 5 first introduces the Lord as “Lord of the Breakthroughs”. Some of us are stuck in this season, we may be in a turbulent situation and in need of a breakthrough. But God is establishing something far greater in us, and testing comes before a breakthrough. God’s breakthroughs must not come through our flesh. Instead, when we step out in faith and believe God for the impossible, we obtain the breakthrough and pave a way for others to follow in the same manner.

We are not locked down by Covid-19, we are locked in with God! God is restoring to us a double-fold blessing and anointing to minister as His Priesthood, and there is a promised enlargement, if we are willing to step out of our comfort zones, and step in with the NOW of God!

Solomon presided over the zenith of the Jewish kingdom in the Old Testament. Yet while he was king, failure was already creeping in. Many would consider the numerous pagan wives he took as the cause of his downfall. This was without a doubt, the major failing in his life. Nonetheless, Scriptures gave subtle hints to the flaws that were already gnawing through his actions and rule way before the cracks began to show on the outside. The examination of Solomon’s life gives light to the folly that we may all easily succumb to as well.

My job as a pastor is to feed, strengthen, heal, bind, restore and seek out those whom God has entrusted to us. In other words, I'm called to be a protector of the flock. Over the last 31 years of shepherding, in the course of defending the sheep, I've been threatened with violence, cursed, ridiculed, reviled, but I do not complain for one moment, because this was what I signed up for. This is my calling and ministry and God has given me sufficient grace for it. This is the authority Jesus has vested to us as shepherds because He is the Chief Shepherd and Defender of His people. We all need someone whom we can trust to fight for us when the time comes. This is a word that will encourage many of you.

We’re now more than 18 months into this pandemic. While some nations are starting to open up, many others around the world continue to struggle with new waves of the pandemic. The world has come very much to a standstill during this time. As Christians, we understand that the things that happen in the natural are a reflection of what’s happening in the spiritual. We’re in the prelude to a new season – a new normal that’s coming. Like the sons of Issachar, we must know the times and the seasons and have understanding concerning what we need to be doing.

Charles Spurgeon said, “Man is such an idolater that if he cannot idolise anything else, he’ll idolise and bow down to himself.” This is an accurate statement. There’s something innate in mankind that’s drawn to things that can be touched or seen. And make no mistake about it – as idolatry was the scourge of Israel in the Bible, the same thing can be said of the Church today. It was Israel’s besetting sin, her stumbling block and Achilles’ heel, and it plagued her all through her history. As God removed every trace of idolatry from Israel, He’s going to do the same with the Church. We cannot have revival until we lay down our idols.

We all inherently know that community is important and that it’s part of the Christian experience. But staying plugged in and committed can get difficult. Many things pull at our time, attention, emotions, and all these things add up. Every July, we take the church back to the basics of building community through our cell groups. This is an important part of our Christian experience and expression, and a mid-year re-emphasis is important to make sure that we don’t lose track of those things that are crucial.

The moment you’re born again, God puts a ‘well’ within you, because one cannot survive without water. The well He puts in us supplies living water and once we drink of it, we’ll never desire anything else. But the key is to ensure there’s a continual supply of fresh, clean, living water from our well, and that they’re not clogged up. The moment our wells dry up, it spells danger and that should immediately be rectified. Find out if you’re a well, a spring, a cistern or a river.

This Father’s Day, it’d be insightful to consider our Heavenly Father. This has application not just for us as fathers and on fathering; it also helps us understand what our Heavenly Father has done for us. May this message give us a fresh love for our Heavenly Father.

Those who are born again are called to be children of the King. Identity, security, and significance take on a whole new meaning. In this Father’s Day message, we explore these three areas in our lives that will radically change when we become sons and daughters of the Most High!

In 1995, we had a visitation from God that lasted for about 5 months. God opened the windows of heaven over Cornerstone and it was glorious. All our programmes and planning were upended. Services lasted for 5 hours. We’ve never experienced anything like that, before or since. Then all of a sudden, it started to wane but not before we saw a 30% surge in our attendance and passion like we never had before. I’m sensing a groundswell of prayer growing again for a fresh move of God. Believers are sensing there has to be more and there is. We’re in pre-revival days, that’s for sure, but what must we do to secure revival for our church and our country?

Samuel, Saul and David are the central figures in the Book of 1 Samuel. Each of their lives is recorded for us in detail, and their interactions with one another are also intricately portrayed for us. Theirs is a treasure trove of lessons that instructs us about how we are to treat one another, and how we are to respond to those around us. The truth is – there’s an element of Samuel, Saul and David in all of us. Understanding the qualities in each of them will surely help us appropriate what God seeks to accomplish in our own lives.

We live in a world today that's vastly different from what it used to be. The stakes are much higher and the devil is showing his hand. And he'll walk all over us, ride roughshod on us and dictate the agenda, unless we do something about it. We must rise up against his diabolical plans. What's needed now, more than ever before, is a prevailing company of intercessors that will ensure, through the agency of the Holy Spirit, that the Will of God is performed. We must thwart the plans of Satan. But in order to do that, we need to first become a community of intercessors, not just ordinary prayer warriors, but world-class intercessors. And we have the DNA for it.

Fashion has never been a distinguishing factor in our faith. Unlike other faiths, our pastors do not have a special dress code or outfit. Yet in the Old Testament, we see an unusual command where Israel was not permitted to mix wool and linen together in their clothing. This command carries with it spiritual implications that transcends the New Testament. Discovering the meaning behind this commandment gives us insight into our priestly call as followers of Jesus Christ.

In the Gospels, each time Jesus performed a sign or engaged in discourse, it was not simply to reveal how powerful He was. Instead, they served three purposes: (1) To reveal the nature of the Father; (2) To dismantle false world views; and (3) To transform hearts. Let's look at the Gospels to see what happens when someone draws near and is exposed to the grace of our Lord. It's almost impossible to be unaffected. Time with Jesus will transform you. It has to.

We’re entering into a renaissance of nobility as Christians rediscover something very noble about our new birth that we’ve somehow lost. We’ve forgotten we come from a royal lineage and we must rediscover who we really are in Christ Jesus. Heaven is an aristocracy of sorts and there are many great houses and noble families in heaven. This message is designed to inspire true nobility in all of us.We’re entering into a renaissance of nobility as Christians rediscover something very noble about our new birth that we’ve somehow lost. We’ve forgotten we come from a royal lineage and we must rediscover who we really are in Christ Jesus. Heaven is an aristocracy of sorts and there are many great houses and noble families in heaven. This message is designed to inspire true nobility in all of us.

Freedom isn’t just about being able to do whatever we want individually. We exist together as a community and freedom needs to find expression through us collectively. God has given us very specific constructs for building such a community – a Body of people that loves, and holds one another accountable as well. This is God’s plan for us as a church.

What’s the one quality needed in a watchman? He has to be awake whilst everyone else is asleep. That’s his job. A watchman has to be awake for two primary reasons. Firstly, because we’ve an enemy. When a city is asleep, the watchmen must be awake, watching for every move the enemy makes, because the lives of the people are in their hands. It’s their job to warn those who are asleep of any impending danger. Secondly, because the Master of the House is returning soon and because He’s coming as a thief in the night, we must be awake, alert and ready when He comes. Prophetically, God is appointing watchmen at our walls. It might be you He’s calling.

The desire for freedom is an innate quality in all people. However, freedom isn’t about being able to do whatever we want. Instead, Jesus’ focus on freedom always begins with an inward freedom He wants to bring us to. In Part 1, we talked about freedom from sexual bondages and from our appetites. In this next part, we explore freedom in the area of our emotions as well as financial freedom. These are areas that can sabotage us in our pursuit of God’s best for our lives.

In the final installment of our series on The Apocalypse, we take a look at the three questions asked by the apostles that precipitated one of the greatest sermons every preached – The Sermon on the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24. Matthew 24 is often called ‘the spine of Biblical prophecy’ because it’s here that the Prophet of God will unveil the most important discourse on His Second Coming. A fitting finale to an important series.

This Christian journey is one of faith and radical love. It would be a tragedy if we walk this life not impacting the community around us. 2 Samuel 23 shares an extraordinary story about four men who reclaimed the promises of God despite being surrounded by enemies. This is a story about supernatural faith and courage and it shows a prophetic picture of a heart in love. We're all living in an increasingly dark world, but when we truly know who our God is and what He has done for us, we can be lovers of God who bring hope and do great exploits.

When looking at the future of the Church, we need to take into account the Immediate Future, the Intermediate Future and the Ultimate Future. For the Immediate Future, I’ll be looking right up to 2030 on the events I believe will happen. The Intermediate Future is difficult to date, but I can tell you certain events that will definitely be taking place according to the Bible. Then we’ll look at the Ultimate Future of the Church, which looks at her during and after the Millennial Reign of Christ. A fascinating study.

Freedom is one of the most sought after intangibles in the world. It has inspired great speeches, built nations, and countless have willingly given up their lives so that others may live free. Freedom is also one of the primary reasons as to why Jesus came to earth. He declared that His mission was to proclaim liberty to the captives and to set free those who are oppressed. Jesus came so that we may be truly free.

We always esteem those who come boldly to the Throne of Grace, but what about those who just want a touch from afar? We’re all familiar with Jesus’ encounter with Jairus and the woman in Mark 5. Essentially, they’re two stories in one, and both drive at one point – that He’s all powerful, and yet personal! Come and explore this familiar encounter more closely and discover the Healer who’s always near to those who seek Him.

The Book of Numbers is unlikely to be many Christians’ favourite book in the Bible. The reason perhaps is because there doesn’t seem to be a coherent subject matter. Contained within this book are two censuses that were taken some 38 years apart, a motley collection of laws, historical narratives and various instructions on how Israel was to organise herself. To observe this book as a series of unrelated episodes is to miss the point of the book itself. Numbers really gives us keys for how to order our lives aright in order to take on the calling that God has for us.

How do we make sense of life when things fall apart and it feels as if we’re put on hold by God? What is God trying to do in our lives? Will these hard times one day make sense? Let’s take a closer look at the familiar account of Joseph and allow God to speak to us.

In Part 2 of our series on the Last Days, we’ll be looking at the person of the Antichrist. It might surprise you to know that the Bible has lots to say about him. In fact, so much detail is given about him in Scripture that it’s almost as if the Father is saying, “I don’t want you to be ignorant about his identity. Pay close attention and don’t be deceived.” And often because we don’t read carefully what the Bible says, we fall into error. So let’s be sure of his identity.

The Book of Exodus and the Book of Numbers are like mirror images of each other. Many events recorded in the Book of Exodus happened again in the Book of Numbers. It’s interesting that while the English Bible titles the fourth book as Numbers, the Hebrew title for the same book translates as ‘In the Wilderness’. One relates the exit of the Hebrew people from slavery, while the other tells us about their time in the wilderness. While many events are mirrored in both books, their implications are quite different. Undercovering these differences will give us insights into what God desires and expects from each of us.

This is going to be one of the most interesting subjects I’ve ever preached on. When one is studying on the subject of the Second Coming of Christ and the Apocalypse, one has to understand that there are many aspects we can look into. This is a very broad and wide subject, but I’ve chosen four topics to be shared over the next few weekends to help us understand what we’re up against in the Last Days. And whilst we’re barely scratching the surface of the subject, I think it’ll be sufficient to give us an idea of the Last Days and also perhaps whet your appetite for more. In Part 1, we look at the concept of The Elect, Divine Delay and The Bride.

As Christians, we’re called to be distinctive and different in our attitudes and behaviour. It isn’t about engineering our behaviour, but it starts with a paradigm shift. This was one of the essential things that Jesus tried to do in the Sermon on the Mount. He redefined for us how we’re to approach the issue of justice; how our actions are to be driven by a pure motive; and He also gave us a proper understanding of wealth. These paradigm shifts are essential for us to live out a life that reflects the fact that we’re born-again. This week, we’ll examine the area of our motives and understanding of wealth.

Have you ever heard someone say, "God's not fair"? In Ezekiel 18, God responded to His people when they complained that they were suffering unfairly. Let's delve into what God reveals about His justice, truth and character through His Word.

I’m continuing where I left off when I last spoke on ‘The Prophetic Dilemma – What do you do when prophecies don’t come to pass?’ And I want to do it for several reasons. Number 1: I’ve not received as much response from a message like I had from this one. It seemed to resonate with many people and definitely struck a chord. But more than that, I had a good friend share about how before she heard me preach the message, she was deciding to completely cut off from all prophetic ministry because of the abuse. But the message gave her the clarity and balance she needed. So it’s not just the false prophecies; it’s the fact that these so called ‘prophets’ take advantage of people’s vulnerabilities, and that sickens me. It’s also interesting the New York Times ran an op-ed entitled, ‘What happens when prophets are wrong?’ So this is a big issue – not just in the Church, but also in secular space. We need to have clarity in this matter.

As Christians, we’re called to be distinctive and different in our attitudes and behaviour. It isn’t about engineering our behaviour, but it starts with a paradigmshift. This was one of the essential things that Jesus tried to do in the Sermon on the Mount. He redefined for us how we’re to approach the issue of justice, how our actions are to be driven by a pure motive, and also gave us a proper understanding of wealth. These paradigm shifts are essential for us to live out a life that reflects the fact that we’re born-again.

Not since the scandals of famous televangelists like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and a host of other lesser names in the 1980’s, have the credibility of Pentecostals and Charismatic churches come under a greater barrage of criticism and scrutiny than with the recent failed prophecies of Donald Trump’s re-election. The whole prophetic movement has come under great scrutiny and prophets are no longer trusted as before. How do we handle the thorny issue of prophets when their prophecies don’t come to pass?

Pastor Yang lays out the prophetic vision for Cornerstone 2021. In this message, he speaks about how we should expect the supernatural to become natural in our churches, how we must abide in Christ to increase in fruitfulness, and how we should prepare for, and sustain the coming revival.

Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush is an account we all know about. However, with familiarity also comes the tendency to gloss over and miss details that can convey much truth. Here’s a relook at this familiar encounter and a discovery of fresh insights that we may have easily missed.

In 1 Kings 17, we find the story of one of the greatest prophets of Israel, the prophet Elijah. This is the first time we read of Elijah in the Bible. When he shows up in this chapter, he’s a fully formed prophet. We’ve no idea what went on in his training. We’ve no idea of his background. All we know is that when he appears before King Ahab, he’s fully formed, fully mature, and he had the authority to open and to shut the heavens and the authority to call fire down from heaven. And you’ve got to know that when a man has the authority to do things like that, that he has been prepared for such an hour. This is the Year of the Prepared. If you’d prepare yourself now and come into fullness, you’ll see the Glory of God manifesting in your life.

As the Bible begins its account of the history of Jacob in Genesis 37:1-2, an amazing thing happens. Instead of coming into the foreground of the biblical narrative, Jacob fades into the shadows, and the focal point shifts to Joseph, Judah and to the rest of Jacob’s children. If this isn’t a poignant statement of how heaven views our history, then what is? It’s time for us to amend our thinking that our convergence and fulfilment is about us. Instead, our lenses need to be readjusted to realise that it’s about our descendants – both natural and spiritual.

Ancient Chinese Proverbs says, “When you see a good man, emulate him. When you see a bad person, examine your own heart”. This is wisdom indeed. One of the most important things in life, according to my Bible, is the pursuit and acquisition of wisdom. But understand something of the wisdom of God – it’s multifaceted and multi-dimensional. In other words, there’s often far more we do not see compared to what we actually see. And God’s wisdom is not confined to just one aspect of life. It touches every single facet of the human existence. One of them, according to Proverbs 14:8, is for a man to understand his way and this is called INTROSPECTION, a much needed spiritual exercise in our busy world.

As we participate in ‘Come to the Table’ as a church, and as we invite friends and loved ones to this outreach, it’s a great reminder that 2,000 years ago, three groups of people were also invited to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. Each found their way to Jesus in very contrasting ways, and their responses to the invitation to come to His table were also very different. The invitation to come to the Lord’s table continues to be extended to all people, and the scenario at His birth is being repeated every day. May we find ourselves amongst those who respond to the Lord’s invitation and find ourselves at His table.

In the 1800s, the word ‘abide’ was considered to be one of the most important words in the Christian lexicon. It was one of the commonly used words. But if you google this today, you’ll make the shocking discovery that we hardly ever use this word in our vocabulary now. And that’s unfortunate, because the key to fruitfulness, which is what we all desire, is rooted in our abiding. Discover the secret key in being abundantly fruitful.

365 is Cornerstone’s annual Bible-reading programme. A regular lifestyle of reading the Scriptures is essential for our Christian walk. In fact, an average of four chapters a day, and we'll be able to finish reading the Bible cover-to-cover in a year. This isn’t just a matter of discipline, but a deeply life-giving practice. This weekend, I want to share with you a sample of the things that the Lord quickened to me during the month of November that came from following my Bible-reading plan. From Obed-Edom to King Solomon, from the controversy that Peter stirred, to God speaking to me about dieting – all these are some of the things that have come out from #365 in November.

The story of Naaman in 2 Kings offers one of the most highly-developed plots that features a number of significant characters in the annals of Kings. We'll first explore the choices made by two of these servants, to discover the practical implications for us. We then turn our focus to the greatest servant of all, who experienced the deepest anguish for a choice that has impacted the world like no other.

One of the things I've rediscovered during this COVID lockdown is my love for the game of chess. I played quite a bit of chess in the university and for a short time, I was the chess convenor for my faculty. Then I stopped playing – totally neglected the game. But during the confinement, I picked it up again and I've been playing against the computer, with friends, trying to learn new moves, watching grandmasters play, just trying to improve my game. I've discovered that chess is probably the game that teaches you most about life and I'd like to share some of the amazing things I've learned and how they apply to us practically.

The account of Deborah and Barak in Judges 4:4-9 has some interesting plot twists and provides insight into aspects of God’s assignment. What do our responses to the passage reveal about some of our underlying beliefs about faith and God? What are some practical takeaways from the account?

Each time you try to witness to someone or share the Gospel, you must begin on the premise that the person you're speaking to is spiritually-blinded. According to Scripture, the god of this age has blinded the eyes of those who do not believe. Understand the enemy will do all he can to shield and distract the person from the light of the Gospel. That is their number 1 assignment, which is why prayer is so necessary in the process of salvation. Discover how the veil can be removed.

Some of the greatest men in the Bible were born of mothers who went through a season of barrenness. The prophet Samuel was one such example. The Bible says the Lord closed Hannah’s womb and she was provoked severely by her rival. Hannah cried out for a son to bring her relief from the reproach, not knowing that the Lord wanted to birth the great prophet through her and not just any son. Could it be that the barrenness in our lives is to prepare us to steward the birth of something greater than we can ever imagine?

The setting is the Garden of Eden, but the time is the present. This picture of the Garden of Eden is repeated in all our lives. Our enemy continues to make his appearance, and the two trees are there in the middle. It's important that we learn how to cultivate the garden that God has placed in us – to resist the enemy who seeks to disrupt what God is doing in us, and also to understand the purpose of the two trees.

Some of the greatest promises in the Bible were given to those who displayed the greatest zeal. I think of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, who was given the covenant of an everlasting priesthood because of his zeal. I think of the sons of Levi who displayed a great zeal for the Lord and chose His side even against their own flesh and blood and they were given the promise of the priesthood. But none displayed a greater zeal for the Father than Jesus, the Son. Therefore God has given Him a Name above all other names.

There’s no doubt that Elijah stands as one of the premier prophets of the whole Old Testament. Not only that, he also obtained a position with Moses as one of the two witnesses that stands before the Lord. But Elijah’s journey as a prophet was not all smooth-sailing. He started spectacularly, stumbled along the way, and finished out in a very different fashion from how he started.

Many of the things that are happening in my life today were prophesied to me in the early ’80s. That was when I first heard the call of God for my life. I had no idea what it was going to cost and not in my wildest imagination could I have foreseen all that God has done for me. It was many years later that God came along to activate that call. It was as if He turned on the ignition and everything came alive in me. I believe He wants to do that for many of you as well. Come and be activated.

What comes to mind when you hear of King Uzziah? Many Christians recall the passage in Isaiah 6 where the prophet Isaiah had a divine encounter in the year of Uzziah's death (Isa 6:1). But there are many more lessons that can be gleaned from the life of this king who ascended the throne at the young age of 16. Scripture says that Uzziah was 'marvellously helped' by the Lord. Uzziah's many exploits squash the notion that 'holiness equals passivity'. Let's open our hearts to learn from his life and see why it’s so applicable for us today.

Right now, all eyes are on the Presidential elections going on in the United States. In just 9 days, we'll know whether or not America will have a new president. And there are definite ramifications. Whoever is the next president will affect us one way or another and we cannot be naïve about it. Do we have to pray? Definitely. But I want to suggest to you that the elections in the US, though important, is not the big thing that all the citizens of heaven are talking about. I don’t think the angels and the saints are too deeply concerned about this, because we're about to see, in our generation, the one event all heaven is waiting for!

With bible stories that some of us first encountered in Sunday school, it's easy to miss some of the deeper lessons. What is the book of Jonah about? What is its prophecy? What is its message? Why was Jonah so unhappy with God? As we take a closer look at Jonah, what are the takeaways for our lives?

We’re in a season where the Lord wants us to step into our pre-determined destinies. But before that happens, we should expect to face adversity. This happens to every person who’s seeking to walk in the fullness and highest call of God for his life. The enemy has the right to test and try you, but hear the promise of God – you shall pursue, overtake, and recover all!

This is the 2nd instalment of the series, 'Chasing Perfect'. In this week’s sermon, we explore the concept of Mercy that pertains to perfection. Mercy was the highest quality of the Godhead that was expressed in the Old Covenant and it plays a huge role in our pursuit of perfection.

The calling of Ezekiel as a prophet is outlined in detail for us in Ezekiel chapter 2. This short chapter isn’t just a record of history, but it gives us a blueprint of how God prepares calls, sends, and leads us through the call that He has for us. Knowing this blueprint can help us chart where we are in our journey with Him, and also help us look ahead to what He has in store for us.

The standard Jesus set for us in the Scriptures is nothing less than perfection. He said, "BE ye perfect". He did not say, "TRY to be perfect". In fact, Jesus never told us to try to do anything. He said, "BE holy"; and not "TRY to be holy". He said, "LOVE your enemies"; not "TRY to love your enemies". Why? Because if we try, we'll always fall short. I've tried to be holy, I've tried to pray. I've tried to love those who gave me a hard time, and I've failed time and again. If we were to depend on our own strength or abilities, trust me, we'll always miss the mark of God’s standards. That’s why all the requirements in the New Testament are based on one word – GRACE!

One of the greatest privileges that God has given to mankind is the ability to hear His voice. This is something we must not take for granted because the truth is, not everybody is given this privilege. When God speaks, we must realise it's a great honour that we must not take lightly.

The God we serve is a supernatural God. The Bible we read is a supernatural Book. If you take out the supernatural from the Bible, you don’t have a Bible. There's only one kind of Christianity on this planet – supernatural Christianity. You take out the supernatural from Christianity and you don’t have Christianity. It's time we bring back the supernatural in all that we do!

Many documents have changed the world and defined human civilisation. The Magna Carta of 1215 or the American Bill of Rights of 1791 often come to mind. But before any of these documents were written, perhaps the most defining code ever given to humankind was the 10 Commandments. These have often been ridiculed as irrelevant, arcane, and reduced to a mere set of 'shall not's'. The truth though, is that every society in the world today draws upon the timeless principles of the 10 Commandments. These 10 statements form the most comprehensive guide not just for a constructive society, but also for success in our individual endeavour.

In Matthew 7, Jesus warned that wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many go in by it. But narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. What's that all about? The narrow gate is designed by God to strip you of everything you once held close to – things that have kept you from your destiny. There are many things in life that hold us back – besetting sins, wrong company, bad habits, carnal desires, unholy hobbies, self-ambition, etc. that keep us outside the city. But if you want to enter, you've to go through the narrow gate, which means you've to let God peel off from you everything that keeps you in bondage. But inside, you're free, and you'll find life, abundantly.

One of the greatest needs in the Church today is the need for discernment. This lack of discernment is so appalling, it’s a travesty. It's the reason why so many Christians are falling into grave deception. I think Christians are some of the most gullible people in the world. We believe everything we read on social or mainstream media and we don’t stop to ask if it's true. And this has to stop. We've to grow in discernment.

The primary assumption on which the world’s economics is based is scarcity. Because resources are scarce, there's competition for them, hence creating demand and pricing. Yet if we believe that this world we live in is created by God and a reflection of Him, surely a limitless God of abundance would not create a world steeped in scarcity? What we need to realise is that the abundance that God has embedded into His creation needs to be unlocked, and there are specific keys that the Bible gives us that will release His abundance to us.

Rick Joyner exhorts believers to steer away from the dangers of shipwreck. Sharing from personal lessons and real-life experiences, Rick gives us warnings from Scripture to take note of in order to avoid shipwreck in our lives, ministry and businesses.

Our picture of who God is has swung from one extreme end of the pendulum to the other. Decades ago, many churches painted a picture of a God who was always angry, but today, He has been reduced to a Being who is benevolent, domesticated, and tame. The Bible reveals to us a God who is a consuming fire. He is not ‘safe’ and neither is He tame. If you desire to truly honour and worship God, you must have an accurate picture of who He is.

Rick Joyner, Founder of MorningStar Ministries, author of best-selling titles, ‘The Final Quest’ and ‘The Call’ and one of the most prolific prophetic voices of our time, speaks about ‘Going from Glory to Glory and Victory to Victory’, in a powerful exhortation on overcoming strongholds and how we can be an encouragement to others who are weathering storms in their lives.

On this National Day weekend, it's appropriate for us to consider the prototype nation of Israel in the Old Testament. The Jewish people came out of slavery in Egypt as a motley crew of people. They had no trained army, no public administrators, no institutions of learning, no legal framework, no currency and most importantly, no land to inhabit. No other nation in the history of mankind, except for Israel, was constituted before they possessed any land. Yet in over 400 years, they became the foremost nation in the Middle East during the days of King Solomon. The constructs and blueprint that God gave to the Jewish people for building a nation remain viable and relevant in our days. These same principles should guide us on how to pray for our nation so that we may continue to prosper and flourish.

King David fought countless battles in his lifetime as a warrior-king, but at the end of his days, he had one last battle to fight and that was against coldness. The Bible warns in Matthew 24 that because lawlessness will abound, the hearts of many will grow cold. The battle of the last days is a battle against spiritual coldness. As we approach the final phase in our own lives, one of the things we’re going to have to battle against is this. It’s true for the individual, but also for the Church. Find out in this compelling message what it takes to keep spiritual coldness at bay and our fires burning hot for God!

The God we serve is a Covenant God. All through the Bible, we see Him making covenants, not contracts, with people. One of the most significant covenants He made in the Old Testament was with the Children of Israel – sealed by the obedient act of circumcision. Without which, the Israelites could not inherit the full promises of God and neither could they please Him. The principle of spiritual circumcision remains a powerful one in our day and applies to every believer who seeks to progress towards perfection in their walk with God. It is voluntary and something which we must decide to let the Spirit of God do in our hearts.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the whole world and changed many ways in which things are done. Our lifestyles and norms have all been disrupted. Eventually, this pandemic will pass, but when it does, do we expect things to go back to the same as before? More likely than not, there will be changes that will become permanent. In the same manner, church has to change as well. While there will be changes in our methodology, the greatest change that God wants to effect in us isn’t about methods. He wants to refocus us on the things that go much deeper – on things that are truly important.

A preacher once described religion as hanging around the Cross, but Christianity is getting on it. The Cross is the centrality of all we’re called to as believers. Without it, we’ve nothing except what Timothy calls "a form of godliness without the power" (2 Tim 3:5). Just as our Saviour and Lord embraced the Cross for us, He calls us to take up our Cross and follow Him. Our crucified Lord will have nothing short of a crucified bride.

Oftentimes in Scriptures, God would identify people with certain animals. Judah was called a lion, Benjamin was referred to as a wolf, and King Herod was branded by Jesus Himself as a fox. He does so to reveal something of their nature and even ours. There are human traits in each animal, some of which are complimentary and others, uncomplimentary. By understanding which animal best describes you, you’ll know what you’re like, and in knowing, ask God to change you.

About a year ago, Channel News Asia produced an interesting video hosted by Member of Parliament, Dr. Janil Puthucheary, entitled: ‘How Kids See Class Difference’. According to CNA, the most divisive issue in Singapore is the income disparity, more than the religious or racial divide. It was a troubling video because it exposed a real divide in our society. I sent it to my leadership team to weigh in on the matter and, wow did it evoke some powerful responses! Some of them began sharing their struggles with their kids and struggles they had growing up in neighbourhood schools. So I felt it’d be good to talk about this subject and offer some practical solutions to the church.

The word ‘Father’ conjures up many thoughts and feelings in all of us – some good and some not. ‘Daddy’ is the deep cry of every child for safety and significance. God is our Father and He wants to draw us close to Him to first make us feel safe and then go and be significant. This father-child relationship is the bedrock of Christianity.

Some of the most amazing occurrences in the Bible were only possible because of the mistakes that someone had made. The rescue of Rahab and her subsequent role in God’s plan of salvation for all mankind is a case in point. Had Israel not failed to enter the Promised Land some 38 years before, Rahab would not have chanced upon the two spies that Joshua sent. So was the failure of Israel 38 years prior a mistake?

When Jesus walked on the earth, His ministry included preaching, teaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons. We see the first three ministries featured prominently in the Church today, but we’ve somehow relegated the ministry of deliverance to a handful of specialists. But that’s not what my Bible instructs. My Bible tells me that one of the signs Jesus said would accompany those who believe in Him is, they will cast out demons. I’m convinced we must all be trained in the ministry of deliverance, because there’s a coming spike in demonic activity. We’re seeing it all around us. People are getting more and more violent, hostile, lawless, and immoral, and the truth is – much of this is demonically inspired. We’re being pushed to a place where if we don’t press in for the supernatural power of God, we’re going to be irrelevant. A much-needed message in the Church today.

In many churches today, we preach the Father, the Son and the Holy Scriptures and that is just not right. It is not the full Gospel. Scripture tells us that the letter kills, but it is the Spirit who gives life. We need both the Word and the Spirit. I don’t want to be in a church that restricts what the Holy Spirit can or cannot do. And as long as I’m the pastor of this church, we will never relegate the Holy Ghost to some little corner in the church and when we need Him, we will call Him. No sir. He will always be in the forefront of what we do. On this Pentecost Weekend, let us honour the 3rd Person of the Godhead – The Blessed Holy Spirit!

The question we're often confronted with is, "How do we become a powerful church? How can our church become a city set on a hill?" I think the answer to that is in our consecration. We've got to get rid of all those accursed things in our minds, in our hearts, in our lives and in our homes. We've got to sanctify ourselves. What's draining the power of God in our lives? Compromise. Worldliness. Sin. Carnality. Is it any wonder why the Church is so powerless today when we spend more time on Netflix or YouTube than we do in prayer? A powerful message that will bring about a much-needed alignment.

One of the most malignant influence in the Church today is something called the lying spirit. It has caused untold damage to the Body of Christ, and destroyed marriages. It has split churches, separated the best of friends, and even destroyed mighty nations and caused many saints to turn away from God. It’s time for the Church to know the truth about these spirits in order that we might expose them and press onward to victory.

A mother’s work is never done, they say, and it isn’t about some mundane task, though that's an absolute necessity to the efficient running of a household. It’s definitely not a hopeless case of resignation, with frustration, despair and tiredness, because she always values relationships. What’s the upside to motherhood? Mothering is a heavenly call and a mother is known for her nurturing role, creating influence and memories for the family in every way – spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and physical beings. We may not be able to choose the circumstance we find ourselves in, but we can choose our attitude.

I wonder what comes to your mind when I use the word ‘radical’. Most of us would associate it with some form of extremism. We think of radicalised religious fervour, radical right-wing ideas, or even radicalised social reforms. But that’s not how the word actually pans out. The original meaning of RADICAL is ‘to go back to the root or origin’. It comes from the Latin word ‘Radix’, which simply means ROOT. Being radical is simply a call to return to our roots, our core and to our first works.

The buzzword for us today is ‘Simplify’. We’re called to be pilgrims on this earthly sojourn and to be able to do so, we need to travel light. Are we allowing the dead weight in our lives to hold us down from climbing the Hill of the Lord? This weekend, it’s time to do a spiritual Marie Kondo to unload, declutter and decongest!

The world is in a season of confinement. What we’re experiencing now may be new to us, but throughout the Bible, we see how God pressed the pause button and used it as an instrument to work something eternal in His people. Things may have come to a grinding halt all around us, but take heart – God is still at work!

The primary focus of this Passover will be the BLOOD of JESUS, because nothing comes close to the Blood of the Lamb. It has the power to do one thing, that nothing else can – to wash away our sins. The human heart has a terminal disease and it cannot be enlightened or reformed. It needs to be washed from crippling sin and the only thing strong enough is the Blood of Jesus. There is power in the Blood, no question about that! When we plead the Blood of Jesus, we touch the very core and heart of the Father, because to the Father, the Blood is personal. And there’s nothing more powerful than placing our faith in the Blood of the Lamb.

The whole idea of quarantine actually came from the Bible. When a person was infected with a disease or a plague, they were quarantined and there was a reason for this isolation. Under no circumstances are we to tempt God. A revelatory message that will help you to overcome in this season!

In all of history, there are very few people who have been given the title 'GREAT'. The Greeks had their 'Alexander' and the Persians had their 'Cyrus'. The Anglo Saxons had their 'Alfred', and in more recent times, the Russians had their 'Catherine the Great'. But in all of Israel’s history, there were two kings who were called great. This desire to be great is an inherent and legitimate desire placed by God. All of us have a desire to do something significant in our lives and leave our mark in history. May we end our lives knowing that we've hit the mark that God has for us.

The 'Kingdom of God' is the most ancient concept given to mankind. In Gen 1:26, we see God giving Adam a kingdom. The word for 'dominion' in Hebrew is the word 'Radah', which means to reign or rule. God was giving Adam the administrative authority over the earth because it was His intent to rule the earth from heaven through the ambassadors He appointed. Journey with me as we unfold this amazing Kingdom.

These three words changed the course of world history and launched the Early Church into an offensive that has never abated. A separation is coming to the Church and it’s unavoidable, because something huge is on the horizon and God is now repositioning His chess pieces to go on the offensive. All over the world, people are hearing this clarion call to separate themselves.

Not everything in the Bible is clear cut. In fact, there are times when the Word of God seems to be giving conflicting instructions. On the one hand, we’re told that we should not let our right hand know what our left hand is giving. Yet, in another part of Scripture, we’re told to let our good works so shine before men that glory may be given to God. How then should we apply Scripture into the daily experiences of our lives? Which Scriptures should we apply into which situation? These are questions that we need to learn to answer.

The Tribe of Judah seems to be mentioned much more often than the other tribes of Israel. In fact, from ‘Judah’ comes the word ‘Jews’. Jesus is called the ‘Lion of the Tribe of Judah’. The sceptre of kingship was given to Judah. Yet on closer examination, Judah’s life was not the most exemplary. This must surely lead us to ask, “Why Judah?”.

Much of the Church today is ignorant of what’s going to happen in the last days. When you read the epistles of Paul, you’ll discover that the Early Church too had a running battle with ignorance in their day, and worse still, apostasy. So often, Paul would write, “I don’t want you to be ignorant” and he said that because the Church was ignorant. But we should not be, especially when it comes to the matter of the last days, because God has given us warning and revealed so much to us, of what’s about to happen. This message is an exposé of what’s about to unfold in our days.

The coronavirus outbreak is on everyone’s lips. It has been a great concern everywhere. But what is the Lord saying and how is He wanting us to respond?

We continue our series on ‘The Making of a Father of Faith’, where we examine the life of Abraham and the things that made him extraordinary. Abraham was not only the father of the nation of Israel, but he was also the father of our faith. There are distinctive qualities in Abraham that qualified him to be used by God to impact the world and leave such an amazing legacy.

Abraham was such a remarkable man that he’s called the Father of our Faith. What made this man great? What was it about him that captured the attention of the Lord? All the answers are found in the biblical account of his life. It’s time to unpack that and reveal the very things that go into the making of a father of faith.

A vision is a crystal clear picture of a preferred future. But what does 20/20 Vision look like – in the year 2020 in particular, where everyone is talking about it. In our first Combined Service of the year, hear Ps. Yang share how we can develop a vision of growth and breakthrough in every area of your life.