Agape Baptist Church Singapore

What does the Bible have to say about cities? How is God calling us to live biblically in the city? How do we flourish in a broken city and how do we help the city flourish? Pastor Guna Raman continues our 6-part sermon series titled “Framework of Flourishing” with the second sermon entitled “Flourishing and The City.” He will attempt to answer these questions by drawing from Isaiah 26:1-6 and Jer...

When we talk about flourishing, we often think about a better life, a better career, or better health. What does the Bible tell us about flourishing? This sermon answers the question “What is Flourishing?” based on Genesis 2:8-15 . How does it not only impact us personally but the world around us as well? Together, we will discover that God’s idea of flourishing for the world is far deeper and wid...

How do you relate to dead cold persons or situations? Jesus died that we may have life and that that life be poured out like His was poured out on us, for new life to sprout. This Easter Sunday, come to celebrate the resurrection and rediscover what an every-member church full of resurrection power looks like.

We continue with part 2 of the sermon series ”Getting To Know Jesus”. Pastor Too will bring us ”Jesus at a Funeral” from John 11:17-37 . Why didn’t Jesus keep Lazarus from dying? Why did He weep when He was going to bring His friend back to life moments later? What does this story tell us about Jesus and His love for us? Find out in this message!

We will meet Jesus at a wedding party, at a funeral, and at a garden. With each encounter, we will get a closer appreciation of how Jesus is fully God and fully human. In this message, Pastor Too brings us ”Jesus at a Wedding” from John 2:1-11 . Why did Jesus use the power of God to perform His very first miracle at a social gathering? What is the purpose of solving a seemingly insignificant probl...

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” Ephesians 2:8-9 Andrew Low brings us ‘Transforming Grace’ from Ephesians 1:7-8 and 2:4-10 . We will remember and rediscover the Amazing Grace of God – in that He fulfilled his own standards through the finished work of Christ. His grace makes it p...

“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit…” John 7:38-39a We come to the close of the series, and the immediate aftermath of Pentecost. What does the Spirit-filled Church look like? Ps Johanan brings us ‘The Church: A Busy Body Born’ from Acts 2:41-47 !

”Would that all the LORD’s people were prophets, that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!” Numbers‬ ‭11:29b‬ We continue looking into the events on Pentecost, and the coming of the Holy Spirit. What does His arrival mean for the world? Ps Johanan brings us 'The Holy Spirit: God Promises to Move!' from Acts 2:12-39!

"and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Romans 5:5 The day of Pentecost arrives. And so does the Holy Spirit! What does His immediate arrival mean for the Church? Pastor Johanan brings us 'The Holy Spirit: God Loves to Move!' from Acts 2:1-11!

“And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” Isaiah 11:2 We come to part 2 of our Acts series. Here, the disciples wait for the Promise of the Father. Waiting is difficult – especially when waiting for God to fulfill His promises. What should we do, as we wait? Pasto...

Looking at Acts 1:1-11, Pastor Johanan brings us the first sermon in the series, 'A Matter of Time'. One of the most-asked question, is “When?” When will my longings be fulfilled? When will God come through for me? When does God intend for me to take action? Pastor Johanan leads us to how we can discern God’s timing and will for us!

In this last sermon from the book of Malachi based on Malachi 3:13-18, Pastor Guoliang considers the last disputation of God against His people, and poses this question to us. Where do you stand in relation to this story? From this passage, we get to hear of a terribly negative example, an incredibly positive example, and God's declaration of the destiny for His treasured people.

In this sermon based on Malachi 3:6-12 , Pastor Guoliang considers God’s charge against His people for robbing Him. As God spells out the consequences for their actions, He calls them to give their tithes and offerings to Him, promising to bless them in return. Through this text, we can glean three precious insights on our giving to God, and how it is Christ Himself who ultimately leads us towards...

The book of Malachi reveals how far the people of God have drifted away from Him, and are desperately in need of a heart awakening. Through Malachi, God speaks strongly into their lives so that their hearts may be jolted back to faith, obedience, and hope in Him. In this first sermon based on Malachi 1:1-5 , Pastor Guoliang begins by considering God’s opening declaration of His mysteriously beauti...

”As an Every-Member Church, Agape must become a body where every member utilises his/her God-given gifts for the flourishing of the church, the family, the community, the city, and the nations.” We come to the last instalment of the Arise, Agape Arise! sermon series. This Sunday, Ps Johanan leads us through Romans 12:1-8, 11 with “Agape: An Every-Member Church”. Come and receive the plans God is l...

Agape’s vision is ”to be the catalyst in the city for the gospel to awaken and enliven believers and seekers.” Oftentimes, the gospel is misunderstood as a crutch that enfeebles its believers. But does the gospel actually make us less useful? How can the gospel unleash every member of the church – whether young or old, blue-collar or white-collar skilled, and so on? Hear from Pastor Johanan as he...

Agape's vision is ”to be the catalyst in the city for the gospel to awaken and enliven believers and seekers.” One of man’s most enduring searches, is the search for purpose. Even today, many wonder if purpose is self-made or God-given. But without purpose, life loses its vitality. Agape likewise must have a purpose. What is our purpose? How do we fulfill it? And what privileges await us as we pur...

Agape's vision is ”to be the catalyst in the city for the gospel to awaken and enliven believers and seekers.” The new year comes! It’s an exciting time: fresh starts, fresh resolutions, fresh challenges, fresh strategies… Exciting, indeed! This is also true for Agape. Where is God leading us? What are the challenges ahead for us? What strategies will see us through this season? Arise, Agape Arise...

When God made the promise to bring his Son into the world, he didn’t fulfill it immediately. It took centuries before Christmas happened. But God’s delays are not necessarily his denials. In this message, Pastor Guna will unpack Mark 5 where Jairus’ prayer for his daughter’s healing looked like it was going unanswered. Jesus was interrupted by a woman, while making his way to the house of Jairus....

We have all been in situations where we have done wrong and desired forgiveness from a spouse, family member, friend, or even a co-worker. And then there are times when someone has asked us for forgiveness, and we had to look deeply in ourselves to offer it, with no strings attached. It’s hard, especially during the holiday season! Perhaps what you need for Christmas is to find the courage for for...

As many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, let us remember the people who are suffering from the pain of being excluded by their communities. In this sermon, Pastor Too unpacks Matthew 8:1-4 about a man who was completely excluded from his own community. He was shunned wherever he went. Come hear the good news that Jesus is willing and able to offer the gift of full incl...

In this sermon, Pastor Guoliang seeks to answer this question: "What should I do when I fail to achieve the success I desire?" In Luke 5:1-11, Luke tells the story of a fisherman who had struggled to catch any fish for the night until he met Jesus and experienced an incredible miracle. This passage ultimately reveals Jesus as one who fulfills a deeper longing and provides a deeper meaning for all...

It was John Stott who said, “Without the Bible, world evangelization would not only be impossible but actually inconceivable. It is the Bible that lays upon us the responsibility to evangelize the world, gives us the gospel to proclaim, tells us how to proclaim it, and promises us that it is God’s power for salvation for every believer.” This is why we are going back to the Bible for the biblical...

In Isaiah 61, we hear the voice of a servant who declares that he has been anointed by the Spirit of God to bring good news. The effect of this proclamation is beautiful restorative justice for the poor, the oppressed, and the needy. In this message, Pastor Guoliang will expound Isaiah 61:1-4 , 8-11 as he brings to us the significance of the beauty of justice as a motivation for our good works.

In Isaiah 58, God rebukes His people for how they have fallen short of true justice and charges them to live in accordance to His ways. Based on the passage from Isaiah 58:1-12 , Pastor Guoliang will present God’s call to His people for true justice which is surprisingly relational, radical, and reassuring. Come and discover what God’s justice means for your life in this sermon, “Surprised by Just...