Gospel Light Christian Church

By Pastor Jason Lim "Sorry" & "thanks" are difficult words to say for many people. But they are vital to any relationship. It is also true regarding man's relationship with God. In order to draw near to God, we need to learn to "say" "sorry" & "thanks" to Him too. Enter the offerings. The 5 offerings- burnt, grain, peace, sin & guilt- variously express "sorry" & "thanks" to God. Th...

By Pastor Jason Lim Leviticus is like Cinderella, the forgotten sister of the Bible. Many people avoid it, thinking it is incomprehensible, irrelevant and weird. So many are familiar with Genesis and Exodus, but will conveniently skip Leviticus. And I think it is a pity. God has declared that all His Word is profitable (2Ti 3:16), and is written for our instruction and hope (Rom 15:4). A Jewish ch...

By Pastor Jason Lim Charles Wesley wrote “Faithful to my Lord’s commands, I still would choose the better part; Serve with careful Martha’s hands & loving Mary’s heart.” The story of Mary and Martha reminds us that serving hands alone is not good enough. We need to have a loving heart. Watch out for diligence without devotion, work without worship, or labour without love. Let us learn to make...

By Pastor Jason Lim Christmas is about Jesus Christ. He is the Christ of Christmas, the real reason for the season. But who is Jesus? What did he do? Why is he the reason for the season? Let's take a look at Jesus through Isaiah's eyes. Isaiah wrote a lot about Jesus though he lived 700 years before Jesus. And in Isaiah 7,9,11 & 53, he shows to us that Jesus is The Special Son of God The Sover...

By Pastor Jason Lim Gospel magnanimity is the virtue of being great in mind and heart, refusing to be petty, because of the gospel. Philemon is a short and personal letter by Paul to encourage Philemon to exercise gospel magnanimity. Instead of insisting on rights and justice, Paul calls Philemon to release, restore and reconcile his runaway slave, Onesimus. We will see gospel magnanimity in the l...

By Pastor Kay Hong As we pursue success in our lives, Confidence seems one of the most important ingredients. It can be in your career, family, or even your ministry. However, what kind of confidence are we looking for? What kind of confidence does God want us to possess? In Philippians 3:3, Apostle Paul writes that he put no confidence in the flesh. So what kind of confidence is in the flesh? Rat...

By Pastor Paul Choo On this 2nd service of GLCC’s 36th anniversary we assess how we are doing as a church. Using the same five “P’s” that we used to thank God for his faithfulness last week, this is our 36th year “report card” 1. Purpose 9/10 2. People 5/10 3. Program 3.75/10 4. Place 2/10 5. Provision 9/10 Score: 5.75/10 1. Purpose - we faithfully kept Gospel-centered by emphasizing the centralit...

By Pastor Paul Choo In this thanksgiving message, we look back at how God has blessed Gospel Light in the five important factors needed to build a solid church: 1) Purpose 2) People 3) Program 4) Place 5) Provision May this message help you understand how wonderful God is and how thankful we should be to him. May we give thanks for a good church to worship in.

By Pastor Jason Lim The final greetings of Paul teach us about 1. Gospel Partnership Paul appreciated and needed fellow workers in the gospel ministry. He did not think that "solo practice" is the best way to see the gospel advance. God's people should therefore also realise the importance of gospel partnership. As some will say, "Teamwork makes the dream work." TEAM means Together Everyone Achiev...

By Pastor Jason Lim The 1 thing we can't do in heaven, that we can do here, is to witness the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world in sin. God has left His church on earth so that His gospel light can shine through us. So how can we do it? 3 things to note: 1. Gospel-centred Lives Our witness often begins with our walk. Godliness is the great apologetic for the gospel. Thus, Paul says, "walk in wis...

By Pastor Jason Lim The easiest thing to do in prayer is... to quit! That's why Paul says, "continue steadfastly in prayer." It means we are to have a gritty determination to persevere, to stick to prayer, and not give up in prayer. Prayerlessness is often blamed on busyness or tiredness. But the reality is that prayerlessness is a form of pride. This sermon will help you see exactly why we need t...

By Pastor Jason Lim Worship is not limited to a building on Sunday mornings. We can, and should, worship God 24-7.Worship is therefore to be the goal of our work in the office. But why? And how is our work related to worship? Find out more about the Christian work ethic and the motivation behind it in this easy-to-follow and practical sermon here!

By Pastor Jason Lim The new resurrected life of a Christian is reflected in his obedience to Christ in all areas of life. And one of these areas is that of the family life. He will be a different spouse, child and/or parent, even if the people around him remain the same. The difference is all because of Jesus. Tune in to this sermon where you can discover the "why", the "what" and the "how" of the...

By Pastor Jason Lim The emperor in "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Anderson went about his royal procession without any clothes on. The Christian however must have his clothes on, according to the Apostle Paul. But Paul is not talking about physical articles of garments, but spiritual qualities befitting the new life in Christ. In Col 3:12-17, Paul talks about: 1. Grace Before we loo...

By Pastor Jason Lim The Christian is raised to new life with Jesus. He should then seek things above. This is not dreaming about some future streets of gold, but it is pursuing obedience to Christ in daily living today. According to Paul, it involves purity in life, unity in the church, order in the household, faithfulness in prayer and wisdom & graciousness in testimony. In Col 3:5-11, Paul b...

By Pastor Jason Lim The basic religious principle of the world is "legalism." It means "I have to earn or deserve" the better life. It is a works-based religion where I have to do more. It is about self-righteousness. But the only way to God according to the Bible is via grace. This is the good news or the gospel of Jesus Christ. Instead of "do more", we are told "It is done!" Jesus said "It is fi...

By Pastor Jason Lim False teachers in Colossae were teaching philosophies and empty deceit that are based on human traditions. They seek to "kidnap" Christians from Christ by their false teachings that are not according to Christ. They teach the elemental principles of works-based religion- consisting of food and drinks regulations; observances of festivals, sabbaths and new moons; and severity to...

By Pastor Jason Lim Spiritual gifts are given by God so that we may serve the body of Christ. We should use them humbly, gratefully & faithfully. So when the Corinthians were flaunting their more prominent gifts and despising others who do not share the same gifts, Paul sets out to show them that error. Using the simple but most apt illustration of the human body, he shows the diversity, unity...

By Pastor Jason Lim God has a "gifted program". And it is for all His children. Every Christian is gifted with at least a spiritual gift. His design is that we all may benefit and also serve one another. But there is also a danger that Christians can become proud and despise others because they do not have the same gifts. That was the problem in the church at ancient Corinth. Paul reminds them to...

By Pastor Jason Lim Since COVID, many have taken a new interest in understanding the Lord's Supper. The Apostle Paul had to deal with the abuse of the Lord's Supper in the church at ancient Corinth. They were being elitist, separatist and selfish as the richer ones will gather to feast first, leaving next to nothing for the poor who came later for the Lord's Supper. Instead of a fellowship meal, t...

By Pastor Jason Lim Adam was made first. Then God made Eve from Adam's rib. So Eve was made from Adam, and made for Adam. And this is the family order God has set from Creation- the husband is the head, and the wife is his help. Regardless of intelligence or competence, the wife's role is to be her husband's helper. She is to bring him glory. She is to submit to him. But naturally, this is not all...

By Pastor Jason Lim There's a serious threat of false teachings causing the Colossians to trip up in their faith. Paul sees to it that they march on towards Christian maturity instead. Paul's Profession He declares his love, his longing and his labours for them. He reveals how he ceaselessly prays that their hearts to be strengthened, so that being knitted in love, they may arrive at a rich and fu...

By Pastor Jason Lim False teachers have propagated lies in the church at ancient Colossae. Paul therefore urges the Colossians to stand firm in the faith. And he rejoices in the gospel ministry that has been entrusted to him. He knows that the gospel is powerful to help them mature in Christ, in order for them to withstand these lies. He shares how he sees and goes about the gospel ministry: It re...

By Pastor Jason Lim JESUS is the name above all names! He is Lord of all. He is supreme over creation, and also over the new creation. And this super VVVVIP is the one who will lay down his life, shed his blood, to give his body over to death on the cross, to reconcile a sinful people to Himself and to the Father. In the light of His greatness and His goodness, may we seek to persevere, to praise...

By Pastor Jason Lim Many people struggle with prayer. One way we can learn to pray is to study how Paul prays. In Colossians 1 v9-14, Paul writes about a prayer that is pleasing to God. 1. The Petition Paul prays for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of God's will in spiritual wisdom and understanding. He prays that they will not only know "what" God desires as described in His word,...