Born To Bear The Cross
As we celebrate Christmas, we need to remember that what matters more is not the event of Christ’s birth itself, but the reason why Jesus was born. If Jesus was merely born as the glorious, holy and sinless baby, yet He did not come to redeem mankind from the penalty of sins, then His birth would not be meaningful to us. But we thank God that Christ was born precisely to save sinners and die for our sins. How then should we respond in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ?
Tackling Resistance To God’s Calling
Have you ever said “No” to God before? When God presents us with a difficult mission, what is our response? Take it up by faith, or try to dodge it? What are our common excuses to God? How should we overcome our reluctance to serve God?
Confession Of Our Sins
There are many teachings in the bible with regards to confession of sins. Yet, some of us may not know how to do it biblically, some even overdo it. On the other extreme, there are some who claim that Christ’s fulfilment of the cross has voided the need to confess our sins after regeneration. Hear from Pastor Vincent Choo with regards to the critical teachings on confessions of sins.
Failures and God’s Training
Have you been “over-zealous” before, but ended up disappointed with the outcome? Perhaps you have been trying to counsel someone but the other party found you a busybody, or you put in efforts to serve but got hurt in the end, or you thought you were contributing to God’s work but no one appreciated you. What is God’s message for you at such times? How is God training you through these?
Being Rewarded By God
Saint Augustine – It is only by the grace of God that we ever do anything even approximating a good work, and none of our works are good enough to demand that God reward them. The fact that God has decided to grant rewards on the basis of obedience is actually God crowning his own works within us.
God Can Do Far More Than All We Imagine
We do not like to encounter crisis, but often crisis provides the occasion for us to rely on God more and for God to demonstrate His great power. Have you ever experienced God doing more than you imagined? How had God proven you wrong when you acted by fear instead of faith? How had God surprised you when you trusted God against all odds?
The Kingdom That Prevails To The End
While no earthly kingdom last, our Lord Jesus has given us a kingdom that lasts forever. No foreign threats can come against it. No disintegration can happen on the inside either. This kingdom is all powerful and ever expanding today, yet its workings is hidden from the human eye. Find out how we can be involved in the expansion of this kingdom.
The “Greatness” Which The World Does Not Know
Man has been obsessed with greatness. Yet, if there is one thing the bible teaches so thoroughly, it is that human greatness always fall short, because of the presence of SIN. Sin has reduced human greatness to nothing, and make all sorts of greatness fleeting, either by his limitations or weak desires. Yet, there is a form of greatness that Jesus has spoken about, which is eternal and valued by God. Find out what that “greatness” is from this week’s preaching by Pastor Vincent.
Make Your Faith Count
Counting is something we all do instinctively. With the advent of Big Data, there are more ways and reasons to count.
Looking at all the data available in our life, decision-making can easily be reduced to just rational and logical counting with God “conveniently” left out in the equation.
How should believers apply God’s wisdom and exercise our faith when we are confronted with a mountain of data?
And most importantly, above all the counting, have we answered Jesus’ call to count the cost of discipleship?
Dangers Of Being Spiritually Overconfident
The greatest temptation man will ever face is our spiritual complacency when we lose awareness of our vulnerability to all other temptations. Often, we overestimate ourselves and underestimate the devil. Spiritual overconfidence breeds carelessness, and the smallest miscalculation can cause dire consequences. The bible warns us again and again how sinners had fallen because of their overconfidence, yet we never learn. Find out today if our lives reveal tell-tale signs of our spiritual complacency.
