Chiangmai Christian Fellowship

Big Idea - Jesus has come to Jerusalem in a very visible way, and taking action in ways that are very Messianic - entering Jerusalem as King coming in peace, and chasing the merchants out of the Temple, and receiving praise that belongs to God. Those in charge of the Temple, the Chief Priests and the Elders, are threatened by Jesus’ claim of authority. They are in charge of the Temple and the peop...

Big Idea - Jesus makes a remarkable promise that if we ask in faith, we will receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer. That is an astonishing promise, but most Christians have tried it and found that it doesn't really seem to work, not all the time, or maybe we even feel most of the time. Why doesn't it work? What are we doing wrong? If Jesus is really the Son of God, we cannot doubt His word - the...

Big Idea - Jesus makes a remarkable promise that if we ask in faith, we will receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer. That is an astonishing promise, but most Christians have tried it and found that it doesn't really seem to work, not all the time, or maybe we even feel most of the time. Why doesn't it work? What are we doing wrong? If Jesus is really the Son of God, we cannot doubt His word - the...

Big Idea - Jesus’ actions in the Temple chasing out the money changers and those buying and selling are dramatic and may even seem a bit over the top. How are we to think about the intense actions and even anger that Jesus seems to display here? And more importantly what is the meaning of what Jesus does? He is clearly making a point by what He does, but what exactly is the point? The possible opt...

Big Idea - Jesus’ actions in the Temple chasing out the money changers and those buying and selling are dramatic and may even seem a bit over the top. How are we to think about the intense actions and even anger that Jesus seems to display here? And more importantly what is the meaning of what Jesus does? He is clearly making a point by what He does, but what exactly is the point? The possible opt...

Big Idea - In Matthew 19-20, many different people are making all kinds of requests of Jesus. But it is only the two blind men who really know exactly what to ask for. How is their request different and what enabled them to ask for the best thing? The blind men asked for mercy to have their eyes opened and that is really what they all should have been asking for - if not their physical eyes, certa...

Big Idea - In Matthew 19-20, many different people are making all kinds of requests of Jesus. But it is only the two blind men who really know exactly what to ask for. How is their request different and what enabled them to ask for the best thing? The blind men asked for mercy to have their eyes opened and that is really what they all should have been asking for - if not their physical eyes, certa...

Big Idea - One of the most significant differences between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of heaven is the nature of leadership. Worldly leadership is about power and control, dominating others in order to get your own way. But, the way of leading in the kingdom of heaven is by way of serving. Jesus is the supreme example of leading by serving. What does Jesus' example teach us about h...

Big Idea - One of the most significant differences between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of heaven is the nature of leadership. Worldly leadership is about power and control, dominating others in order to get your own way. But, the way of leading in the kingdom of heaven is by way of serving. Jesus is the supreme example of leading by serving. What does Jesus' example teach us about h...

Big Idea - This phrase "The first shall be last and the last first" is one we probably all know and are familiar with. But what exactly did Jesus mean by it? How do I know If I am first, or last? Should I try to be first, or should I try to be last, so that I can be first? What does this expression really mean and more importantly, what does it have to do with the way I think and live right now? D...

Big Idea - This phrase "The first shall be last and the last first" is one we probably all know and are familiar with. But what exactly did Jesus mean by it? How do I know If I am first, or last? Should I try to be first, or should I try to be last, so that I can be first? What does this expression really mean and more importantly, what does it have to do with the way I think and live right now? D...

Big Idea - Is divorce an option for a Christian? Was it "legal" to end your marriage so you could marry someone better? That was the question the Pharisees had for Jesus, not because they weren't certain of the answer, but because they wanted to test Jesus. Divorce had become very widely accepted in Jesus' day even among the Pharisees who were the most serious about keeping all the commands with e...

Big Idea - Is divorce an option for a Christian? Was it "legal" to end your marriage so you could marry someone better? That was the question the Pharisees had for Jesus, not because they weren't certain of the answer, but because they wanted to test Jesus. Divorce had become very widely accepted in Jesus' day even among the Pharisees who were the most serious about keeping all the commands with e...

Big Idea - Is it ever ok to get a divorce? Do I have to remain in a marriage where I am miserable, or being abused? Why am I so unhappy in my marriage? What should I do if my spouse won't change? What should I do if my spouse is always wanting to change me? Why is marriage so hard? Maybe it is better to just stay single, or just live together with someone. What is marriage anyway? If I am divorced...

Big Idea - These days people do not seem to be very excited about their leaders, and for good reasons. Whether it is world leaders governing nations, those leading companies, or ministry organizations, or even leaders in the Church, it seems that no one is very happy with the way they are being led! And our grumbling against leaders is not without cause. They often make poor decisions, are power-h...

Big Idea - These days people do not seem to be very excited about their leaders, and for good reasons. Whether it is world leaders governing nations, those leading companies, or ministry organizations, or even leaders in the Church, it seems that no one is very happy with the way they are being led! And our grumbling against leaders is not without cause. They often make poor decisions, are power-h...

Big Idea - The story of Christmas is easily the most familiar in all the Bible. And Luke 2:1-7 even more so. But, we can confuse familiarity for understanding. What is the message of Luke 2:1-7? Do we really know what the point of the story is? It records Jesus’ birth, but is Jesus even the main character in this story? Who is the story really about? More importantly, what does this story tell us?...

Big Idea - The story of Christmas is easily the most familiar in all the Bible. And Luke 2:1-7 even more so. But, we can confuse familiarity for understanding. What is the message of Luke 2:1-7? Do we really know what the point of the story is? It records Jesus’ birth, but is Jesus even the main character in this story? Who is the story really about? More importantly, what does this story tell us?...

Big Idea - We are living in a challenging time - Covid, political turmoil in many countries, economic crisis, and all the uncertainties that come along with these issues. It is very easy to lose perspective, or more importantly, to have the wrong perspective when the things right in front of us become bigger issues than they really are, and God and His purpose and plans in our lives get dwarfed by...

Big Idea - We are living in a challenging time - Covid, political turmoil in many countries, economic crisis, and all the uncertainties that come along with these issues. It is very easy to lose perspective, or more importantly, to have the wrong perspective when the things right in front of us become bigger issues than they really are, and God and His purpose and plans in our lives get dwarfed by...

Big Idea - At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but it is not simply that He was born, but that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus came from heaven to earth then, so that He might be continually with us now. We do not often hear Advent sermons from Mark, but it is right to think about what we must do to prepare ourselves to receive Jesus. Just as Israel needed to prepare for...

Big Idea - At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but it is not simply that He was born, but that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus came from heaven to earth then, so that He might be continually with us now. We do not often hear Advent sermons from Mark, but it is right to think about what we must do to prepare ourselves to receive Jesus. Just as Israel needed to prepare for...

Chiangmai Christian Fellowship

Chiangmai Christian Fellowship

Chiangmai Christian Fellowship