The Preached Word

I) Ask God for wisdom. 5 II) Ask God in faith. 6  III) Ask God expectantly to receive. 7-8

I. Introduction II. God is Sovereign in Providence vs 3,7 III. God is Sovereign in Creation vs 4, 11, 13 IV. God is Sovereign in Salvation vs 5, 10, 14, 16 V. Conclusion

I) Assess the Christian Joy in its entirety (1-2) II) Experience the Christian Joy in trials (3) III) Perfect the Christian Joy lacking in nothing (4)

I. Introduction II. Our Lord is grieved and offended by the sin of the nations vs 2 III. Our Lord can save any sinner vs 2 IV. Our Lord uses means to save sinners vs 1,3 V. Conclusion

I) He exposes the plot with His curse (12-19) II) He overwhelms the plot with His might. (20-30) III) He overturns the plot with His justice. (31-35)

1) The Empowering courage with the authority of God (22:22-30) 2) The Rebuking courage with the words of God (23:1-5) 3) The Perceiving courage with the doctrines of God (23:6-11).

A) Background of mistaken identity (21:27-40) B) The believer defends the new identity in Christ from three perspectives: I) The World - The old identity in the world. (22:3-5) II) The Savior - The appointed identity takes on new commitments. (22:6-11) III) The Church - The spiritual new identity with baptism. (22:12-16) C) The believer concluding defense. (22:17-21)

I.  Introduction II. Paul was in the pursuit of the peace of Christ for the world. III. The three characteristics of his opposition pursuing their self-centered peace. IV. The three-fold responses of Paul in his pursuit of the peace of Christ. V. The three take-home questions.

Introduction  I. God holds us accountable for neglecting the use of His gifts (vv. 19-23) II. Main idea: What we do now with God’s gifts and His word have eternally irreversible consequences (vv. 24-31)

Introduction 1. The facts about the Ark and the Flood 2. It is a picture of believer’s salvation in Christ in the midst of judgment. 3. Points to the future final judgment of unbelievers and the final salvation of all believers.

1. The Spirit guides the believer through the commitments. (1-6) 2. The Spirit anchors the believer with the Word of God. (7-12) 3. The Spirit gets ready the believer to fulfill the Will of God. (13-16)

Sermon Topic: Our Identity in Christ (2): Saint & Sinner I. Introduction II. Plead for Forgiveness vs 1-6 III. Prayer for Cleansing & Restoration vs 7-12 IV. Promise of Service & Thanksgiving vs 13-17 V. Petition for Protection vs 18-19 Vi. Conclusion

I. Introduction II. We are Sons of God Gal 4.1-7 III. We are Siblings in the Household of God Eph 2.17-22 D. Conclusion

Bible text: Acts 20:17-38 Preacher: Pastor Terence Ng Since the Holy Spirit has made Elders care for the church, we must pay careful attention to ourselves and one another. Follow Christ-like example. (18-24) Admonish one another. (25-32) Help with giving. (33-38)

Bible texts: Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Colossians 2:11-12, Galatians 3:27 Preacher: Pastor Terence Ng Since the Lord God is a promise keeper, we must put on Christ with the sign of His Promise Worship with all your heart for your good (Deut. 10:12-15) Apply a visible sign for the good of others (Deut. 10:16-19) Live a life of promise in Christ (Deut. 10:20-22, Col. 2:11-23, Gal. 3:27)

Bible Text: Acts 20:1-16 Preacher: Pastor Terence Ng Outline: Since the Holy Spirit brings life to the church through His people, we must find every opportunity to come together. 1. Needful encouragements for the disciples (vv.1-6) 2. Greater comfort of the resurrection (vv.7-12) 3. Returning celebration of the Pentecost (vv.13-16)

Scripture Text: Joel 3 Preacher: Moses Tang

Scripture text: Acts 19:21-41 Preacher: Pastor Terence Ng Since the Holy Spirit is working powerfully, we must resolve to trust His work prevails over the confusions in our lives. Discern the Spirit’s impacting work (vv. 24-27) Do not rush into the Spirit’s resolving work (vv. 28-34) Have quiet confidence in the Spirit’s vindicating work (vv. 35-41)

Scripture text: Joel 2:15-32 Preacher: Moses Tang I. Introduction The first trumpet in Joel chapter 2 verse 1 called upon God’s people to take a hard look at the divine judgements and chastisements and trials of faith in the eye of the storm. The second trumpet in Joel chapter 2 verse 15 called upon God’s people to turn from their sins that the Lord may restore the locust-eaten years to them and b...