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Family life is one of the true tests of how much we have been transformed by the gospel. How we act as children and parents reflects a lot on who we are and what we value in life. What is God's design for our families? How can our everyday life at home become a glorious testimony to the gospel? Come and join us as we consider Ephesians 6:1-4. This sermon was preached at BEM Kuching Evangelical Chu...

Have you ever felt weighed down by a guilty conscience? Have you ever been unsure that God would forgive you? The burden of sin can weigh heavily upon us, sapping our joy and assurance. How can we have a clear conscience and a certain hope of forgiveness? Leviticus 16 points to the solution: the perfect sacrifice once for all. This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 25th June, 202...

We live in a dark world and the temptation for every Christian is to conform to this world, walking in the darkness rather than in the light. If we are to witness to Christ in this world, we know we must have courage to be different. But how? Ephesians 5:1-21 shows us 4 key ways we are to walk as children of light in a world full of darkness. This sermon was preached at St Mary's Cathedral Tra...

Many Christians are burdened by uncertainty as to whether they will be saved. This often happens because we think that salvation is our work instead of God's, and we're not sure whether we have done enough. In Romans 5:6-11, we're reminded that salvation comes to the undeserving because of God's love in sending his Son. Because salvation is God's work, it gives us assurance for...

We may not like the idea of God's judgement. We may prefer to ignore God's judgement and focus instead on his love. But no matter how much we dislike it, God's judgement is a reality we must face. And we can face it with fear because God has provided a solution. This sermon was preached at Beacon Learning Centre, Penang on 12th May, 2023. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.fac...

If you’re sick, its’ crucial that you go to the doctor. You need to find out what is wrong, so that you can get the right treatment and get better. So also, we need to understand the seriousness of sin, so that we look for the right solution in Jesus.       Box 2: Sin Sin is when we reject the ruler God   By trying to live our own way without him      But we fail to rule ourselves, or society, or...

The beginning of a book or movie is very important, because it sets the scene, introduces the main characters, and shows us the problem. If you miss the beginning, you'll struggle to make sense of the rest of the movie or book. The same is true of the Bible. Thinking about creation helps us to understand the big questions in life. And revisiting these fundamental questions is of absolute impor...

We all face lots of decisions about the future - some big and some small. Who should I marry? What course should I study? Which job should I take? Which church should I attend? We struggle over these decisions, because we know that they have the potential to shape the rest of our lives. Sometimes, Christians particular struggle, because they want to make decisions that glorify God. How can we know...

Like the recent coronation of King Charles III, the instalment of Aaron as priest was meant to be a glorious occasion in the life of Israel - until tragedy strikes. But are we also presumptuous before God, as if we can approach him on our terms? And if God burns with fiery holiness, what hope is there for sinners like us to enter his presence? Join us as we consider “The Perfect Priest We Need” fr...

Have you ever been caught sleeping on the job? It's easy as we come to the end of the year, to quickly slip into holiday mode. But it's also easy to slip into cruise control in the Christian life too. In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul reminds us of the importance of work. The return of Jesus doesn't mean we should be lazy, but to continue to work hard. He explains why we work, and why it matt...

As human beings we long for certainty. We find it very difficult when our view of the future is challenged. And yet this difficult experience is often the reality for Christians. We know that Jesus will one day return in glory to judge. But every day that view is challenged by those around us. And that can be very unsettling. In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul wants to assure us where the world is headed,...

Family life is one of the true tests of how much we have been transformed by the gospel. How we act as children and parents reflects a lot on who we are and what we value in life. What is God's design for our families? How can our everyday life at home become a glorious testimony to the gospel? Come and join us as we consider Ephesians 6:1-4. This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Pena...

We live in a dark world and the temptation for every Christian is to conform to this world, walking in the darkness rather than in the light. If we are to witness to Christ in this world, we know we must have courage to be different. But how? Ephesians 5:1-21 shows us 4 key ways we are to walk as children of light in a world full of darkness. Introduction: Exposing Darkness                        ...

When we become Christian, everything must change. We’re a new person. There is an old self to put off. There is a new self to put on. There are behaviours that must cease. Commands that must be followed. But we will only walk rightly as we remember what God has done for us in Christ. Introduction: When you get married… Context Ephesians 1-3: What God has done Ephesians 4-6: How to live in response...

Sometimes we wish we could read the mind of God and know his plans for our life. What if we could know what God is doing in all the chaos around us? What a difference that would make as we seek to live out his plan for our life! Ephesians 3 tells us God's plan is no longer hidden, but revealed for all to know. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 21st October 2020. Che...

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 in this sermon as we turn to Ephesians 4:1-16 and consider God's blueprint for gospel growth. Introduction: How do we grow the church? Context Ephesians 1-3: What God has done Ephesians 4-6: How we should respond 1. Ministry...

Are you looking for resurrection power? Are you looking for something more in the Christian life? In this final talk on the Doctrine of Resurrection, we consider the implications of the resurrection for now: for salvation, for holiness, and for mission. Introduction: Resurrection Power a) Tongues & Prophecy? b) Health & Wealth? c) Victory over sin? The resurrection of Jesus has radical imp...

Can you be sure of your eternal future? Many Christians worry about the future: our health, our family, our work, or about money. But in addition to all these things, many of us worry about what will happen when we die. If you were to die tonight, would you be sure that God has accepted you into heaven? This sermon was preached at St Nicholas Home, Penang on 16th October 2020. Check out our Facebo...

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. Introduction: Active waiting 1. The certainty of Jesus’ rule (11-12, 14) a. There will be a delay b. There wil...

Why does God allow suffering? As we witness so much pain and turmoil in the world around us almost inevitably the question comes - why? If God is so good and loving and powerful, why does he let suffering happen? Why doesn't he do something about all the pain and suffering? The Bible has much to say in answer to those questions. Part of that answer comes in Luke 13:1-9. Introduction: Why?     ...

You can tell a lot about a person by how they pray. Our prayers reveal what really matters to us. In this sermon, exploring the Lord's prayer, Jesus teaches us how to pray with God's will and God's glory as our supreme concern. This sermon was preached at St George's Church, Penang on 7th October 2021. Check out our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ButServants Check out o...

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? Introduction: “Is Jesus God?” 1. The Son is the only way to the Father (1...

God’s plan is is to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. But are you really for it? Or are you more concerned to maintain the comfortable status quo? In Acts 11:1-30, we’re shown two contrasting attitudes to church growth, and forced to consider where we stand. Are we for it or really against it? Introduction: Are you FOR gospel growth? Context Acts 1: Preparing for the Mission Acts 2:1-6:7:...

Most of us feel very uncomfortable when we're pushed out of comfort zone. We like to maintain the status quo, surrounding ourselves with people who live and think like us. But in Acts 8:1-25, we see that the gospel pushes us beyond. The gospel is for all and it has the power to overcome even the deepest divisions. The question is: Will you step forward? Introduction: Sticking to our comfort zo...

The “why” questions are the big questions in life, because they help us to understand why our world is as it is, and how we should live in it. It is a very important “why question” that drives Psalm 2: Why does our world continue to unite in its rejection of God? Introduction: Why? Context 1. Global rebellion (1-3) 2. The foolishness of rebellion (4-9) a) God’s laugh (4-6) b) God’s king (7-9) 3. T...