The Church In Pergamum: Dangers Of Compromise
The letter to the church in Pergamum is a reminder on the dangers of compromise.
Though the church was commended for keeping the faith against external pressures, they have allowed a subtle form of compromise to slowly develop. Some of them have forgotten their identities, wanting to be their own gods and succumbed to worldly beliefs. As the Lord comes as a judge with his Word to his churches, his desire is for them to repent and receive the fullness of his blessings.
God’s Equipping for Work and Call to Rest
God never demands people to do what is impossible for them. No matter how difficult a task He calls them to do, He will always gift them with the necessary abilities. But when God empowers, did we obey? Have we used His gifts faithfully to fulfil His purpose and to glorify Him? Besides faithfully doing His work, have we also faithfully rested as He commanded? How can the Sabbath as a sign of covenant loyalty to God apply to modern day Christians?
The Shape and Nature of Abraham’s Blessings
Everyone in the world seeks some form of blessing. However, the true blessing from God may be different from what the world desires. As seen in the story of Abraham, God’s blessing can be the transformation of an individual into a person who lives by faith and not by sight. Through this transformation, Abraham becomes God’s instrument to bring His ultimate blessing to the world – Jesus Christ.
Be A Sweet Aroma To God
Having atoned for our sins, God invites us to come to Him in prayers, to remember His redemption and be close to Him. However, He also wants us to approach Him in the right way, and live a life in acknowledgement of His ownership. Are we living a God-pleasing life now? Are our lives a sweet aroma to God?
Church in Smyrna: Faithful in Tribulation
The letter to the church in Smyrna is the shortest letter among the letters to the 7 churches and contains no rebuke. To a suffering Church like Smyrna, Jesus reminded them that He is eternal, sovereign over life and history and He is acquainted with their grief. God identifies with those the persecuted for his sake and he points them to an eternal reward if they remain faithful. Ultimately, it is the Word of God that can truly sustain our faith.
Live This Life In Light Of Our Next Life
In consideration of all the troubles we face in this life, the world has offered nothing but futile solutions. The most it could offer are sells-offs to minimize our pain and suffering for a season. It offers no real solution to the human predicament. Why? Because it doesn’t have that solution to start with. Yet, Jesus in His very own words to His disciples during their darkest moment was, “let not your hearts be troubled”. Find out from this week’s sermon the key to having a quiet and peaceful heart in the reality of a troubled life.
Consecrating Ourselves To God
As we step into a new year, it is important that we examine and consecrate our hearts and lives to God once again. So what does it mean by consecration? It is to be separated from what is unclean, impure and sinful, and be set apart for something or someone holy. How can we be cleansed such that we are fit to serve God? Are you willing to be consecrated to God and be sanctified by His truth?
Christmas Service 2023: When Love Seeks Us- “Where Are You?”
What are the first words that God spoke to the first sinners? Three simple words, “Where are you?” but it comes with a profound message. These three words tell of God’s mercy and desire to seek and save sinners. It prompts us to reflect whether we are in a right and safe place? God’s call, “Where are you?” can be comforting or intimidating, depending on the response to it. God is also tenderly seeking us today, how would you respond to Him?
The Redeemer in Christmas
As Christmas approaches, believers are called to prepare their hearts in hopeful anticipation to commemorate the birth of Jesus, and also the Lord’s second coming. However, waiting can be an unsettling process for many. Thus, it is important to remember who we are waiting and learn how we should wait. The story in Ruth points us to the ultimate redeemer we have in Christ and teaches us important lessons on we can receive grace as we wait.
The Hesed Of Christmas
We all know that God loves us. But what kind of love is this? How does it compare to the love we see in the world. The book of Ruth gives us an idea of ‘hesed’, the steadfast love of God, that culminates in the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, let us reflect on the love we have received and respond with a faithful generous love to God and others, even those we consider as outsiders.
