Tried & True with Paul Cheng

How should Christians regard wealth? Rarely does a man's greatest desire go beyond acquiring wealth or enjoying prosperity - everybody wants to be rich, and nobody wants to be poor. But is this goal truly biblical? Could it be that we’ve misinterpreted our spiritual situation by focusing too much on the financial? How does God view us in our poverty or wealth? James 1:9-12 teaches an unpopular...

Why was stubbornness and a refusal to listen to one's parents punishable by death in the Old Testament? As with many other historically gross sins, society has come to celebrate a spirit of rebellion under the guise of bravery and ingenuity. Is what some call an “inevitable phase of growing up”, really that? Is it merely a physiological phenomenon, or is it a spiritual malady, healed only by a...

Does “keeping the Lord’s Day holy” only mean going to church? This is another polarising topic in Christianity today. In this sermon, Pastor Paul cuts through both sides of the spectrum (man-made rigidity VS antinomianism) to deliver the keys to truly understanding the purpose of the Christian Sabbath. Does the Sabbath principle still apply today? If so, why is it held on Sundays? What should and...

Why do bad things happen to good people? In this sermon, Pastor Paul reveals the divine principle always at work in our lives; the blueprint we’re oblivious to while we ponder: “Why is God letting me suffer?” In James 1:1-4, the Apostle singles out “patience” as the preeminent virtue obtained by passing God’s tests. He goes further to say that patience holds the power to make you “perfect”. What k...

Why does the 3rd Commandment have a double warning? In Ephesians 4:1, the Apostle Paul exhorted the believers to “walk worthy” of their calling from God. Where did he get that idea from? One place he might’ve drawn inspiration from is the third of the Ten Commandments. Like the rest of its counterparts, this commandment entails much more than refraining from casually using ‘OMG’ in our speech. Obe...

Are you missing the point of your suffering? James 1:2 seems to command us to do the impossible. How do Christians smile when our suffering lasts for a while? What divine purposes might God have at play in letting us pass through the fires of life? How can you be at peace with the worst that life seems to offer? Here’s yet another biblical paradox we need to understand, lest we run from the greate...

Does idolatry exist in the 21st century? It might sound primitive for anyone to bow down to a statue of wood or metal. Because of this, the Second Commandment remains one of the most neglected commandments in modern Western society. In how many ways does this commandment apply to us today? Why does it follow closely behind the First Commandment? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: http...

What should a restored Christian strive for? Having experienced God's great mercy and forgiveness, what should be the believer's next step? Is it enough to move forward "without sinning" yet also remain silent, unable to testify of the God who has saved you? Or rather, is that silence only an indication of a heart that still harbors unconfessed and unrepentant sins? How then can...

What does it mean to "put God first"? It's a phrase we hear all the time, and for that reason it's probably one of the most watered down phrases in Christianity. In this sermon, Pastor Paul explains why misunderstanding this commandment is one of the gravest mistakes a person can make, no matter how godly they start out as. To vividly illustrate this point, Solomon serves as a po...

Why does God let His people go through all kinds of storms in life? What does He want us to always remember whenever we face the harshest of battles? How does our Saviour meet us in our time of need? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/he-saw-them Sermon Outline I. Jesus Saw His Disciples (v.48a) II. Jesus Came to His Disciples (v.48b) III....

How must Christians run the race of their lives? How does the Apostle recommend we 'travel light' and unhindered? What should we be focusing on along this journey? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/let-us-run-the-race Sermon Outline: I. Laying Aside II. With Patience Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...

"If you don't see yourself as worse than Gomer, then you will never understand God's love..." Like Gomer, all Christians have been bought with a very real and incomprehensible price. Yet, like Gomer, all Christians may also constantly feel pulled towards the world, away from their Saviour. How must we guard against such sinful tendencies? What kind of love is the only kind that c...

Which new year's resolutions can you be sure that God will bless you in keeping? In this episode, Rev Biak Lawm Thang reminds us that it is never too late to change direction and steer into the right paths that we know God wants us in. Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/new-year-with-new-resolutions Watch more sermons on our YouTube cha...

How do you know that your repentance is real? If true, biblical confession always leads a person to a transformed life, what exactly is it? Is your Christian life not the same sincere and victorious one that it used to be? Do you pretend that everything is OK, when deep down you know that something is missing? Perhaps David’s penitential psalm can help you. Here, the famous ‘man after God’s own he...

How does an infinitely holy God connect with finite, unholy people? How is it even possible for you and I to relate to God? Is the blazingly glorious God of the Old Testament any different today, since He seems to remain unseen and unheard in our modern age? Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:14 Intro 05:35 I. GOD REACHED OUT 16:32 II. GOD SPOKE 34:21 Closing Prayer 36:46 Reflection Question Follow a...

How should Christians approach God? This question, like few others, polarises believers to extremes. If God is so loving, warm and kind-hearted, shouldn't we approach Him accordingly? Or do we maintain the fearsome reverence observed by the Old Testament saints like those in Moses' day? In this sermon, Pastor Paul weighs both sides of this debate in search of the balanced attitude that God...

How did the Apostle Paul conclude his letter to the Philippians? What does it mean to live for the glory of God, sustained by His grace? Sermon Outline I. Living For God's Glory II. Living By God's Grace Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/living-by-grace-and-for-gods-glory Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtu...

Did you know that Jesus experienced what might be termed depression? How (beyond the typical advice) can a Christian overcome depression? Paul Cheng spends today's episode briefly untangling several potential causes and cures for depression. Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/learn-to-deal-with-depression Watch more sermons on our YouTu...

Philippians 4:19 is a promise that seems too good to be true. In this episode, Pastor Paul examines the conditions embedded in this verse that Christians must take heed of if they are to claim its apparently limitless blessing. Who does (and who doesn't) this promise apply to? How can we be sure that God will meet ALL of our needs? What reason does He have to do this? How does one live in ligh...

Why does God save people? Today's episode poetically illustrates the answer to this question in a way you might not have heard before. Is there more to being a Christian that merely escaping God's judgement? And if salvation is so much more significant than we typically recognise it to be, do we - the recipients of God's grace - have any obligations? Follow along with this sermon's...

Following Jesus is not easy. But Jesus promises His followers many things that far outweigh the cost of discipleship . In this final message, Rev Koshy relays Christ's comforting word of assurance for all of His followers to hold onto and claim in their pursuit of Him. Watch this complete series on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HgX2S-EIcTfXU4qFEUc7A3IucCyCeZ3&feature=share...

Contentment is almost always found in the last place people think to look. Today, we uncover these two paradoxical keys, both proving that contentment lies outside of oneself: in trusting God and in helping others. Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/learning-to-be-content-part-2 Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube...

What is the function of human leaders in the church? What qualifications must a man or woman meet in order to lead God's people? Which of the 3 main forms of church governance is biblical? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/why-do-we-have-leaders Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2...

Why should you step up to serve the Lord in your local church? What happens if you fail to make disciples? Watch this complete series on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HgX2S-EIcTfXU4qFEUc7A3IucCyCeZ3&feature=shared⁠ Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.

How do you set resolutions that God will approve of and empower you to stick to in 2024? Have you ever tried praying for something with high hopes inspired by the words of Matthew 7:7-12? Are these words too good to be true? Or are we simply interpreting them incorrectly? "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asket...