SJAG Sermons

In today’s message, we reflected on the true essence of worship. We learned that worship begins with surrender to God. Despite dark circumstances, we find light in His presence. Worship is complete when we make sacrifices for God, and in our weaknesses, He grants us strength. He is Totally God.

Living to bless God leads to being blessed by Him, as praise refocuses our attention on the Lord and invites His presence. Through praise, we release God's power and resist the forces of evil, demonstrating our faith. We can draw inspiration from Paul and Silas, who prayed and sang hymns even while imprisoned.

Our God is a holy God and He requires our worship towards Him to be one of reverence and holy fear. Let us worship the way He has dictated us to, and lay down our worldly desires and temptations as we approach the holy of holies.

Worship offers a way for us to develop a healthy inner garden. It prepares us to catch a vision of God that transforms us. Cultivating the disciplines of corporate and private worship will lead us to a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit’s life-giving power.

Have you recognised the splendour of the Most High King? Come, align your posture of worship: with a sincere offering from your lips, worshipping in holiness and proclaiming His sovereignty over all.

Our lives are fraught with spiritual warfare but in God, we have victory over our personal limitations, over our spiritual enemies and over sin. So surrender to God in humility and let Him do the transforming work in our lives.

The Lord has given the breath of life. When God gives you something, take it to the full term. Engage in prayer with the Lord and find yourselves renewed, refreshed and inspired for more of His kingdom.

God assures Joshua of His continued presence, just as He was with Moses, and commands Joshua to be strong, courageous, and obedient to the Law. Let us seek God's presence before prayer, let His Word guide us during prayer, and put His plan into action after prayer.

God has us in His mind. He sees our struggles and pain so He gives us a divine invitation, to call on Him. He will answer us because it is His promise of help. Let's form an intimate relationship with the everlasting God.

Proclaiming the Gospel is urgent, as Jesus urges us to focus on God's work without delay. The reality of Christ's imminent return and Hell's condemnation necessitates sharing the Gospel, as souls without Christ are lost forever. Despite fears of rejection or lack of knowledge, we must overcome hesitation and begin witnessing. God’s calling is clear! How has the Gospel transformed you?

Don't overcomplicate missional work! Rather, emulate Jesus' example as he sent out the Twelve. He has used ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things for God. Going in twos will enable us to be powerful witnesses, complement our gifting and spread the Gospel effectively.

The ultimate goal of the church is not missions - it is worship. While God-exalting mission must be rooted in worship, God-honouring worship must be born out of mission. As the church, we are called to align our purposes with God's redemptive mission. Let's declare He reigns as we worship, pray and give.

The history of the Christian church has been built on missionaries who risked their lives to bring the Gospel to unreached peoples. Let us overcome the roadblocks of material comfort and familiarity so that we do not miss the bottom line of God’s Great Commission: to be a blessing so that all the nations may come to know God.

How can we build a resilient faith? Faithfulness is the key, even as we aspire to stay long with God. Trust in the Lord's way and we will grow exponentially.

The right motive is crucial for transformation, as our choices are driven by our intentions. It is vital to distinguish between right and wrong motives in following God. Our motives should reflect Christ-centered behaviour. Let’s examine our hearts. Is your treasure in the world or Christ?

The Lord has given us a new life so we are obliged to walk by the spirit. Invite the Holy Spirit to fall afresh on us. Allow our minds and emotions to be governed by the spirit.

To become a good Christian, it's not about keeping the law. Instead, it's about the right use of the freedom we have in Christ. Keep in step with the Spirit this day as you choose to draw closer to God.

There is danger when we become too comfortable as Christians - when we profess our faith but do nothing about it. There is an urgency for us to live as God’s chosen people. Let us be transformed and be ready for the return of the Lord.

We live in a world that is constantly changing its standards. We must know what we believe in - the Gospel that brings salvation and gives us a life worth living. Do you dare to believe? 

The Lord is our solid rock, the firm foundation amidst sinking sand. When we stay close to God's light, no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Be affirmed in the peace of God this day.

In this life, God will be our guide. This church camp, dare to believe for miracles and breakthroughs! Let it be that we declare that surely, this is God.

The Holy Spirit is a person who desires a relationship with us. He is our comforter and friend, and He fills us with power to navigate the complications of life. Desire this baptism and experience the transformational power of the Holy Spirit.

Honouring our parents is a lifelong commitment. We recognise their sacrifices, provide care and support as well as pray for them. Let us submit ourselves to the Lord and honour our parents the way God wants us to.

God's glorious presence is accessible to every believer. Like Moses, may we yearn for the presence of God's glory in our lives. May we also turn to the Lord and receive the freedom He offers. Let us cherish and uphold the magnificence of God’s glory, letting it shine brightly in our lives.

Let's become a church that represents the salt of the earth, influencing people and changing the community for the better. It is a faith that saves and brings godly values to a decaying world. Come, let's exemplify the love of Christ in our daily living this day.