One Covenant Church Sermons

Sermon series: Show Us God John brings together Jesus' first miracle and the clearing of the temple in this chapter. By doing that, he shows us that true religion is joyful, zealous and genuine. More than that, the only way to get there is through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 19 January 2020

Sermon series: Show Us God The Kingdom of God is built by witnesses who testify to Jesus. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, and the church is gradually built as disciples are added. The Kingdom grows through history and we are called to play our part in the transmission and preservation of the faith. Preacher: Julian Wu Date: 12 January 2020

Sermon series: Show Us God Jesus reveals God to all humanity through his incarnation. Yet, both irreligious and religious people reject his grace. But to those who receive him by faith, he gives the right to be God's children. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 5 January 2020

Sermon series: Jacob -- Discord and Destiny Jacob has failed God and his family grievously, and yet God, in his grace still gives him a new start: he renews him by speaking to Jacob and showing himself to him, and Jacob resolves to follow God, even though the reality of sin and sorrow remain.  We do the same, through Christ who is the word of God become flesh. Preacher: Wong Yann Date: 29 Dec...

Sermon series: Scandalous Christmas Sometimes we forget just how shocking and scandalous the first Christmas was: a pregnant virgin giving birth to a Saviour child? It's a scandal to the sceptic revealing the supernatural, a scandal to the saint revealing that we cannot save ourselves by our own good works, and a scandal to the seeker revealing that it is God who must seek us out. But this is the...

Sermon series: Scandalous Christmas Hannah is barren and longs to have a son. Her sadness and plight is a picture of a dark period of Israel's history.  More than just a child, Hannah and all Israel were longing for a King who could deliver them and lead them.  The fulfillment of Hannah's longings, was not ultimately the son that God gave her, Samuel.  It would be the son that God g...

Sermon series: Jacob -- Discord and Destiny This passage chronicles the tragic account of the rape of Jacob's daughter Dinah, and the massacre of the Hivites.  This dark passage teaches us that neither fearful apathy nor furious anger are the right response to the injustice.  The Gospel soothes our fury and arouses us out of apathy so that we can take faithful action in the world. Preach...

Sermon series: Jacob -- Discord and Destiny After leaving Laban, Jacob returns to his hometown to face the brother he fled from 20 years prior.  Jacob makes elaborate plans in an attempt to appease Esau, but something unexpected and mysterious happens to him instead. Preacher: Wong Yann Date: 1 December 2019

Sermon series: Jacob -- Discord and Destiny Jacob and family take the perilous journey back to Jacob's homeland.  Laban pursues them and confronts them, but fails to cause them harm because God was protecting them. Ultimately, God protects us through the person and work of Jesus Christ: if we are in him, we have eternal life, we will never perish, and nothing can snatch us out of God's hand (...

Sermon series: Jacob -- Discord and Destiny Through Leah and Rachel's stories, this passage shows us that human affection and recognition will ultimately fail us.  Our true hope for love and significance is to be found in God, through Christ. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 10 November 2019