But Servants

We live in a world that is bitterly divided. Our world is divided by race, by social status, by gender and more. Sometimes division even enters the church. All because we insist on our desires, our way. We long for unity, but If there is going to be real unity, there must be a deep change in the human heart, the kind of change that only the gospel can bring. We must be transformed to live live no...

What does it look like to live a gospel-shaped life? In Philippians 1, Paul shows that the gospel is his heartbeat: "to live is Christ and to die is gain" (1:21). Paul's whole life is directed towards honouring Christ and making him known. This sermon from preached at ADYC Youth Ablaze Conference in Kuching on 4th September 2022. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants...

What does it mean to be a woman? Many woman struggle to know who they are meant to be, and how they are to live in this world. The church has not been unaffected by these social developments. But discussing the role of woman can be a very divisive issue, that can lead to much anger and bitterness. The complex and very sensitive nature of the issues mean that it’s vitally important for us to come b...

What does it mean to be a man? What is biblical manhood? For many of us – being a man – means being powerful and courageous and strong and successful, because that’s what we see on the movies and in the news. But the biblical worldview is quite different. The essence of biblical manhood is sacrificial service. Biblical manhood is about taking responsibility and using your God-given strength and ro...

Who or what is your master? Who or what are you serving? For most of us, I think that the idea of serving someone is not particularly appealing. Because deep down - we want to be free. We want to be free to do what we like to do, when we want to do it, without anyone telling us what to do. But God wants us to understand through his word that such a life is not freedom, but another form of slavery....

The gospel gives us hope of being restored to how God originally intended. It remakes us in God's image. This talk was delivered for MCKL CF Camp in December 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOus62ejMbg/

In this talk we explore the significance of Christ being the perfect image of God: fully God to reveal God to us, and fully man, fulfilling all God's purpose for humanity. This talk was delivered for MCKL CF Camp in December 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOus62ejMbg/

What does it mean that we are made in God's image? How has sin distorted God's image in us? Where can hope be found? This talk was delivered for MCKL CF Camp in December 2022. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOus62ejMbg/

This talk explores in theological and practical terms how we can avoid stagnating and keep growing individually as Christians. This talk was delivered for USM PKA CF Camp on 1st March 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOus62ejMbg/

In this talk, we see the importance of belonging to a local church, and how God grows the church as each person speaks the truth in love (Eph 4:15-16). This talk was delivered for USM PKA CF Camp on 28th February 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcGLBzrqjVIVOus62ejMbg/

Often we have a consumeristic approach to Christianity: it's all about what I can get, instead of what I should give. So, how do we grow in sacrificially service for others as God intends? In this talk, we consider how Christ served us on the cross, and the transformation that leads to in our service of others. This talk was preached at USM PKA CF Camp on 27th February 2023. Check out our Facebook...

How does God grow us as Christians through the Gospel? What are the fake alternatives to the Gospel which we must beware of? What does Gospel growth really look like. In this talk, we explore the book of Colossians, to see what it teaches about Christian Growth. This talk was delivered for USM PKA Christian Fellowship on 27th February 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/...

There are few things that we crave more than deep personal relationship. Yet often we feel disconnected from others and from God. How can we have a deep, personal relationship with God assured of his acceptance and love? This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 27th December 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out our YouTube Channe...

Why do churches differ so much? There is a great variety of churches – not just in terms of their size or language or demographics, but in their theology, forms of worship, mission and vision and in their experience. How are we to think about this spectrum of churches? Is it all just about personal taste? Adapting the form of worship that appeals to you.  Not right nor wrong? Just a matter of...

We all want the church to grow in number and maturity. But how should we go about growing the church? Marketing, social media, relevant sermons, or something else? Join us this Sunday as we turn to Ephesians 4:1-16 and consider God's blueprint for gospel growth.   This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown Church, Penang on 12th February 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.fa...

In Ephesians 3, we see Paul - the minister of the Gospel, unveiling God’s mystery to us. We often think of God’s plan as something hidden and abstract, but Paul tells us that God has revealed this mystery through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God’s plan is for us Gentiles to be made fellow heirs, members of His body, and recipients of His promise through the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour - Jesus Ch...

As Christians, we often make the mistake of looking for God’s power today as a miraculous sign, a healing touch, a prosperous and healthy life, or a victorious life of overcoming sin. Instead, Paul describes God’s power as resurrecting power that raised Christ from the dead, the same power now working in us. Paul describes the Christian’s previous state as dead in sin - children of wrath who follo...

In this sermon, we consider God’s masterplan for our church and our lives. We see how God has given Christians every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. His plans spans from eternity past to eternity future, centered on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been blessed by the electing love of the Father, the redeeming work of the Son, and the assuring work of the Spirit. Thes...

University is a precious time when we will decide what our life is going to be about. In this talk, we consider the idols that stop us from serving Christ wholeheartedly, and consider how we may treasure and serve Christ & his Kingdom instead of the things of this world.   This sermon was preached at Bedong Chinese Methodist Chapel on 11th November 2022. Check out our Facebook page at: ht...

What we hope for is what we will long for. But very often as Christians we fix our eyes on the things of this world instead of the world to come. Our hope are too small and short-sighted. So it means we invest in the wrong things. In Corinthians 5:1-10, Paul reminds us of our certain hope: of glorious resurrection bodies, of being with Christ. And he shows us how that transforms how we live now: a...

Why does it have to be so hard to be Christian? Very often we’re taught that being a Christian means that God will bless us with success. But that often contradicts our common experience: that the Christian life is hard. Very often we’re not sure how to keep going in our Christian faith, let alone in Christian ministry. In 2 Corinthians 4, we're taught a key truth: God deliberately keeps his serva...

Are you ashamed of speaking the gospel to those around you? During GE15, Malaysian showed how proud they are to vote. Unashamed and unafraid, they proclaimed which human leader they followed. But often when we share our faith with others, we're silent. In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul shows us how glorious new covenant ministry is, that we may be bold in our proclamation of Christ, even though it may mean...

How To Help A Proud Church (1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5)

Godly leaders lead people into godliness. Ungodly leaders lead people into ungodliness. Ungodly leaders who deny the gospel in their teaching or life will harm and divide the church. Godly leaders who humbly and sacrificially proclaim the gospel can have a remarkable impact in building the church to maturity, as God gives the growth.  This sermon was preached at Covenant Grace Church on 23rd...

What's next after death? That's a question of profound importance. Your answer will determine whether your life has purpose or it's meaningless. Your answer will determine whether you live for this world or the next. Your answer will determine whether you're fearful of death or can face it with hope. In 1 Corinthians 15, we consider what's next after death, and what difference it makes to how we l...