Collective Central Podcast

Staying where we are is not stagnation, it is regression. In 2020, let’s not just hope for a better life, but to create a new life — and it begins when we shift! #CollectiveCentral #Shift2020

We truly need a strong Christ-centered foundation in our lives — that we do not only run to God whenever we are in trouble or need, but at every step in our journey. Let's start 2020 with the right attitude!

"God fights for the furthest hearts!" // Though perfection may seem unattainable to us, God sees us differently. He does not judge or condemn us for our past, but sees into our hearts, welcoming us with open arms.

There is only one good fight required of you, that is the fight for the Word of God." // Pastor Andrew Lau We are, at our core, children of God and soldiers in His army. It is us who are called to learn, defend and spread His Gospel. For by His love and grace we are saved and so in His name, we go forth to bring this salvation to others. At the dawn of 2020, are you ready to fight for God?

When the angels fell, the human race began to succumb to unseen forces of evil. Yet, as Christians, we are given the authority to dispel all trials, temptations and negativity in our lives by standing strong in His word; a beautiful and much needed message this weekend by Pastor George Ng #BecauseLoveFights

"The most dangerous place on earth is not the frontline of the battlefield, but the place where we are out of the will of God!" // Pastor Kevin Loo There's no better time than the present to fight for the things that truly matter and claim the place God has ordained for you. #BecauseLoveFights

"Knocked down is not a full defeat. A full defeat is when you refuse to get up." // Pastor Keith Tay Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent. God is setting you up for a great comeback, and it might just be your greatest if you don’t give up. Fight for yourself because we have a God who fights for us! #BecauseLoveFights

Erwin McManus is the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic. We sit down with this iconoclast to talk about cities, culture and everything in between.

"Worship is a response to who God is, and what He has done for us." Just as we've witnessed through countless stories in the bible, there is always a sound associated to victory, because our God is a singing God. There's power in song and worship. When we sing, we are reciting the word of God over ourselves and those around us. And each time we listen to a song of praise, we are reminded of His wo...

In another punch-throwing round of Fight Club, Pastor George Ng showed us that our God will not hesitate to put us in life's battles if it means we learn to fight for ourselves. And if that leads us to see Him as the enemy, the beauty of God's mercy is such that He will still be there to take us by the hand and bring us home; to shift our steps in the way of His perfect will in our lives. #Because...

The third round of the Fight Club series brought us into the ring with the jealous God, and Pastor Kevin Loo enlightened us on what that really means. Despite the word's worldly connotation, God's jealousy is anything but negative. It is this jealousy that chases us down and gives us hope.  And it is this jealousy that keeps us in covenant with God, our source of unending joy for all eternity...

"If you can’t see God’s hand then you have to trust His heart." // Our construct of God will determine our confidence in Him, which leads to the kind of choices we make and the conquests we have in life. Let us be reminded of who God is — the Almighty, make courageous decisions and live empowered lives! #BecauseLoveFights

“Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” // Genesis 32:28 - In the Round One of Fight Club, Pastor Keith Tay taught us that God in His humility came as man, to contend with Jacob, as they wrestled until dawn. His purpose was not to win the match, but to win over the heart of Jacob. - For in his weakness, Jacob admitt...

“Give time for God to shape us into the masterpiece that He sees in us.” // Rev. Wayne Chang Oftentimes, we rush God and His process, wanting to get out of the moulding and shaping phase as fast as possible. But in order to become the masterpiece He has in mind for us, we need to be patient and give Him time to work on and through us. #BecauseLoveFights

Coming to the end of the Jesus W__ series,  Kysern wraps our heads around the epitome of truth and grace; the essence of Jesus’ humanity. - By coming into our midst, Jesus set himself up in a battle to win our hearts knowing it is one He could potentially lose. That is how we are loved, and how we are called to love. #BecauseLoveGives

It was love that motivated Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of all, to bow down and wash the feet of His disciples. Knowing that He came from God and would soon be returning to Him, Jesus chose to show the full extent of His love, humility and selfless service. If there is no task too low that Jesus would not do for us, how much more should we humble ourselves in service to Him and others? #Becau...

"Jesus is the good shepherd that loves selflessly."  As the good shepherd, Jesus is the leader who loves His flock relentlessly, who will not abandon us in our times of despair, who will leave the ninety nine whilst waiting for the one that strayed. Today, let's invite the good shepherd to walk beside us. Then in turn, we can also be a good shepherd to our neighbors. #BecauseLoveGives

Calling us to a closer look at our physical and mental state, Pastor @kevric7 shared that living a life in Christ does not strip us of weariness nor burdens. But that in those times, we can come, celebrate and be fully liberated in His love — because though He shares our powerless nature, He is just as much the limitless Father in whom we find rest. #BecauseLoveGives

Everything you need to live the life you're created to live, He has already given you." // @erwinmcmanus - Oftentimes, we become trapped in a disillusion that a piece of us is missing and we sit around like flightless birds waiting for God to feed the vacuum in our hearts. When in truth, He has put everything into us and is simply waiting for us to draw closer to Him, to grow with Him and to trust...

"God looked into our world – the world He made – and saw us destroying ourselves and the world by turning away from Him. It filled His heart with pain and so He wrote Himself into our story, our world."  This, is the essence of the love of God that is depicted in the Bible - a love that is selfless and all consuming for all who believe. #BecauseLoveGives

 Emphasizing on the humanity of Christ, Pastor  @keith_tay drew us in to a different aspect of Jesus' love for us. Setting aside His Godliness, He chose to embrace the ordinary and walk with us, so that we don't dwell on weakness but learn to overcome sin, just as He did. #BecauseLoveGives

"But God raises us above our circumstances."  The fears and trials in our lives may try to paralyze us, but our faith in God allows to overcome any and all things. So, let us always carry this language of faith in our lives and be empowered in all that we do! #BecauseLoveGives

By becoming man, Jesus faced the same challenges, temptations and choices that we do, yet rose above it all. So no matter how big our trials may seem, take heart that we serve a compassionate and empathetic God who will always walk with us. #BecauseLoveGives

In the last part of the Word series, Pastor  @andrewlau1022 taught us to see our God as one who teaches; to see the Word as one that transforms. With His grace as our instruction and His Word as our wisdom, we are abundantly equipped to learn and ultimately, to walk in His way. #BecauseLoveGives

"Our best defence in the fight against, and overcoming the challenges of life is meditation on the Word of God – the constant rehearsal of those truths in our lives." God's presence and work in our lives are not one-off occurrences, they are an everlasting salvation planned out by Him. It is then in our hands to continuously draw strength from His Word and trust in His Love for us. #BecauseLoveGiv...