ENGLISH SERVICE
1 September 2024
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Matthew 23:1-12
Rev Jacob Lim
❣️ Sermon Reflections & Discussion // 1 Sep 2024
As Christians, we represent Christ to the world. Will those around us call us hypocrites because we don’t practise what we preach?
Jesus called the Pharisees to question for what they did not do (Matt 23:1-4), which is to review the 1,500 fence laws created to make God’s law relevant to people of the time but had since become irrelevant and hence cumbersome. As a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), let us be mindful to review and remove outdated processes to ensure they continue to serve others and not burden them.
The Pharisees were accused of carrying out religious acts to be seen as being devoted to God (Matt 23:5-6). Are we doing things only to show our godliness, to receive the praise of men?
Jesus called them to task for their pride (Matt 23:8-12). We are all made in God’s image, members of one body, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ (Romans 12:3-4). Let us be consistent in how we regard and treat all people, without regard for labels, appearance, position and abilities.
May we be a safe place where all who need God’s healing can be ministered to. Will you do your part to make our PLMC family one that God wants us to be?
Reflection Questions:
1. What practices or rules have become outdated or cumbersome in the church context? Would you prayerfully review and seek to make the necessary change?
2. Is there an act of worship that has lost its intent of honouring God for you? What can you do to re-align your heart back to God?
3. Is your cell group a safe place? What needs to change so you can be more open to welcoming all in need of a refuge, such as solitary seniors, seekers in the community, new believers, the differently abled, etc?
1 September 2024
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马太福音 Matthew 22: 1-14
何廷轩弟兄
31 August 2024
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Matthew 19:16-26
Rev Joey Chen
ENGLISH SERVICE
25 August 2024
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Matthew 22:1-46
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
❣️ Sermon Reflections & Discussion // 25 Aug 2024
Will you honour God today?
The parable in Matthew 22:1-14 is about the kingdom of heaven. Jesus is telling us we are invited into His kingdom. We honour King Jesus when we accept His invitation to put on Christ, committing to follow Jesus all our days. A heart of honour:
Attributes Honour to God in Everything
Everything and everyone belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). We honour God when we render to Him everything in our lives (Matthew 22:21) – our finances, time, and energy, for a start. Obey the leading of the Holy Spirit and serve Him in every area of your life.
Aims to Honor God Beyond This Life
Cultivating a life of honouring God will be carried beyond death’s door. Live life with eternity in mind.
Anchors Honour in Your Relationship with God
God looks beyond our actions to the heart itself. What we do to honour God should come from having an intimate love relationship with God (Isaiah 29:13). Cultivate that relationship by spending time with Him, listening to Him speak through the Bible, tuning in to the Holy Spirit, and acting on His prompting in loving obedience. Your love relationship with God is expressed in your love for others. Share your heart with others and with God. (Matt 22:35-40)
Acknowledges Jesus as Your Lord
We honour Jesus by acknowledging Him as our God, our Lord and Master. That means we let Him be Lord in every area of our lives and obey Him fully.
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25 August 2024
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约翰福音 14:26-27, 以弗所书 6:13-18,
腓立比书 4:6-7
黄循彦牧师
24 August 2024
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Matthew 22:1-46
Pastor Amos Tan
ENGLISH SERVICE
18 August 2024
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Matthew 21:33-46
Rev Joey Chen
18 August 2024
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马太福音 21:18-22
李沙龙弟兄
17 August 2024
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Matthew 20:29-21:11 & 15-16
Rev Daniel Joseph
ENGLISH SERVICE
11 August 2024
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Matthew 19:13-20:28
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
11 August 2024
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马太福音 19:16-24
何进南牧师
10 August 2024
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Matthew 19:1-12
Mr Eugene Cheong
ENGLISH SERVICE
4 August 2024
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John 15:12-17
Pastor Ian Toh
4 August 2024
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马太福音 19:1-12
林建成牧师
3 August 2024
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Matthew 18:1-35
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
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