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We regularly hear Christmas Carols like “O Come All Ye Faithful” played in shopping centres and carols service, but often the message of these hymns is ignored. We go through all the celebrations of Christmas, but walk away unchanged. No awe. No gratitude. No repentance. No worship. But as Matthew 2 shows us, Christmas does demand a response: a response of nothing less than total wholehearted wors...

Where can we find real hope and joy this Christmas? The birth of Jesus gives real hope and joy, because at Christmas we celebrate God’s gift of a Saviour and King. That message – if we understand and believe it – will bring us overwhelming hope and joy. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 24th December 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServ...

Few of us would have predicted that this year would have been as challenging as it has been. As Christmas approaches, hope and joy may not be our dominant emotions. We may instead feel anxious, tired, insecure, or even hopeless. So, where can we find real hope and joy this Christmas? In Luke 1, we see Mary's heartfelt joyous response to the angel’s announcement of Christ’s birth. It's a so...

Is Jesus God or man? Should I follow Jesus or should I follow God? Or are there three gods – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit? These are all questions about the Trinity. If you were asked these questions, would you know how to answer them? What does it mean that God is Trinity – three persons, but one God? This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 30th May 20...

Is Jesus worthy of total worship? Or is half-hearted acknowledgement of Christ when its convenient enough? What stops us from offering Jesus the worship that he deserves? This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 3rd April 2022. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOu...

What should we expect of the Christian life? Some Christians believe that the Christian is continual blessing. Some Christians imagine the Christian life to a bit like an Air Asia optional extra, we add on if we have time on our busy schedule. Some expect the Christian life to be a life of victory. In our passage today, Jesus gives us a very different picture of the Christian life: one of sufferin...

Over one third of Jesus' teaching is done in parables. But despite how frequent and memorable they are, parables have often been misunderstood and misapplied throughout church history. We expect parables to be easy to understand, but often discover that they are not. So how do we understand parables? And more importantly, how to be listen to them and allow them to transform our life? Introduct...

One day Jesus will return clothed with all power, authority and majesty. Waiting for that day, we must not be passive, but active. Waiting for Jesus return should lead us to engage in our Master’s business in frantic activity. For active waiting is commended. Passive waiting is condemned. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 18th November 2020. Check out our Facebook page...

It’s very easy to go through life with no little to no thought of the future return of Jesus. It’s very easy to make plans about our studies, and our work and our families, as if life in this world will go on forever. That Jesus won’t return. That this world will never end. It’s very helpful to ask ourselves – Am I ready for Jesus’ return? If Jesus returned today, would I be confident to face Jesu...

There is nothing more important in life than working out who Jesus truly is. Who is Jesus? • A legend people have made up? • A misguided lunatic? • A good moral teacher? • The Lord of this universe? Our answer will determine where we spend eternity. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 12th September 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServant...

Introduction: Fear of Losing Control   Context    1. Trusting Christ Who Rules Over Creation (4:35-41)   a. Do you care?     b. Have you still no faith?     c. Who then is this?   2.   Trusting Christ Who Rules Over Evil (5:1-20) a. The Living Dead     b. Liberation   c. Fear or faith?    3. Implications a. Believe Christ is sovereign    b. Believe Christ is good     c. Give Christ your fears    ...

If you asked your colleagues or classmates who is Jesus, and whether they would follow him, you’re bound to get a mix of responses. Some may accept the gospel, but others will give various reasons for rejecting him. How serious is it reject Jesus? That is the question raised in Mark 3:7-35. Introduction: Why would someone reject Christ?    Context    1. Jesus calls a new people for God (7-19)   a....

Do you long for God to intervene in our world? To show his rule, to turn the blackness to light, to conquer evil and to put an end to suffering and death. The Christmas message tells us that God has intervened in our world, if we faith to see it. Introduction: Longing for an Intervention    1. Three Important Differences (26-27)   a. Nazareth not Jerusalem (26)   b. David not Aaron (27)     c. Vir...

Are you feeling burdened? Are you longing for rest? Do you long to have joy and peace rekindled? In Matthew 11, Jesus gives a remarkable invitation to tired weary people: "“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 9th December 2020. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServant...

We live in very anxious times. After many years of relative peace, security, and predictability, we now find ourselves in one of the most turbulent periods of recent history. It's no wonder we feel anxious. So how should we deal with anxiety as Christians? This sermon was preached at St Mary's Cathedral, KL on 16th August 2020. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButSe...

Being prepared is essential to life. Whether exams or a job interview, or the wedding proposal, to not be prepared could prove disastrous. Are you prepared to meet Christ on the judgement day? Thankfully, Luke 3 tells us how to be prepared – through repentance. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 12th December 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com...

We're not only called to worship God in the church, but in the world, in our everyday life as citizens. The gospel is to transform our lives in every way, including how we relate to our rulers. But what does it look like to live as faithful citizens of our land, loving our governing authorities, and all people around us? Join us as we consider Romans 13 and see what it means for our life as ci...

What difference should the gospel make in the Christian life? It is very easy to be a Christian only in name. We may do some Christian things, like attending church but our everyday life is not really any different to the world around us. In Romans 12, we see what difference the gospel ought to make to our everyday life. This sermon was preached at Sunway Christian Fellowship on 29th October 2020....

Can a Christian fall away? Can someone who has expressed faith in Christ miss out on heaven? There are always temptations to turn away from Christ to sin and complacency is the first step to failure. But we're not on our own, because God is faithful and has provided a way of escape. This sermon was preached at Covenant Grace Church, Penang on 15th May 2022. Check out our Facebook page at: http...

Are you living a spiritual life? Are you being led by the Spirit of God? If so, where is he leading you to? We often hear so much talk about being led by the Spirit. But what does it really mean? In Romans 8:1-17, we're shown what it means to live according to the Spirit and not according to flesh, in response to the gospel. Introduction: Led By the Spirit?   1) Romans So Far…     2) How does...

How can we be right with a righteous God? The world everywhere around us – tells us if you want to be accepted, if you want to be praised. It happens by your own performance. But the doctrine of justification by faith alone teaches us that our own only hope of salvation depends on entrusting entirely on Jesus and his death on the cross to make us right with God. This sermon was preached at St Geor...

What is the problem this world? Why is filled it filled with such evil and suffering? What is the solution? Lots of people think, the problem is out there: that human beings are basically good. But the bible has a deeper diagnosis and a better solution. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 19th March 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServant...

It was in studying the book of Romans, that Martin Luther made his “Great Discovery” rediscovering justification by faith to begin the reformation. It is through studying the book of Romans that many have others also came to a true and living faith in the gospel. Martin Luther recommended that all Christians should memorise the entire book by heart, so much did he value it. So what is this gospel...

In our age, attempts to discredit Christianity are as strong as ever. The touchstone issue is the resurrection. How could one rationally believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? Have we ever seen anyone raised from the dead? Perhaps you’ve had someone seek to shake your faith, telling you that you’re a fool for believing some dead man was raised from the dead some 2000 years ago. But in Acts 2...

Godly examples of Christian ministry are vital for churches and their leaders. Christian ministry is a dangerous calling. There are many threats to the Christian leader, from both inside and outside the church. Acts 20 is a jewel in the book of Acts. It’s a farewell speech at the end of a farewell journey, which summarises Paul’s ministry in Acts 13-20 and looks to the future. Paul meets with the...