Tried & True with Paul Cheng

What's the point of reuniting with loved ones and friends? What would make a reunions the most blessed it can possibly be? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/the-blessedness-of-reunion Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.

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Turn off all the noise, music and flashing lights to rediscover the humbling, astounding, and uniquely gospel-centred meaning of Christmas. Why, exactly, did Jesus have to be born as a human? What are the implications of such an event for us today? Why on Earth (or in Heaven) would the almighty, infinite God choose to become a helpless human being? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: h...

What happens if a Christian does NOT pray without ceasing? What can you do when you have no energy left to pray? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/lift-up-your-hands Watch more sermons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2023, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.

What is the exact path that Jesus calls His disciples to walk on? What ought to be the Christian's daily experience of life as they pursue Christ? What are our responsibilities? What does Jesus promise will be true about our lives? Today, Rev Koshy drives at a one simple yet unsearchably deep truth: true disciples "trust and obey" their Master. Watch this complete series on YouTube:...

Today, Paul Cheng tells us exactly what we can expect Jesus to strengthen us to do, taken from the iconic words: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." These words aren't a blank cheque for us to grow wings and jump off a building, but neither are they "too good to be true"! The Apostle Paul meant exactly what he said. So, what did he mean? Follow alon...

What's the difference between complaining and asking for help? The Israelites suffered from what one theologian called 'spiritual amnesia' – what is this condition and how do we prevent it from plaguing our lives? Once again, Paul Cheng pits sins common to the Israelites and to ourselves against their counterparts: complaining and testing God VS thanking and trusting in God. Follow alo...

If salvation is a "free gift" from Jesus, why is there a "cost" involved in following Him? What does paying this price look like in our modern world? Watch this complete series on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HgX2S-EIcTfXU4qFEUc7A3IucCyCeZ3&feature=shared⁠ Copyright © 2023, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.

Covetousness is a sin of the heart, hidden from the eyes of others. Has materialism crept into the church? If so, how does the Christian find true contentment in an age that prides itself on its numerous physical and mental advancements? What should believers rather be content in, in contrast with the world? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-databa...

How do societal pressures make it so hard for Christians to properly observe the 4th commandment? What is the entire point of this sacred day? How are we supposed to 'rest' on the Lord's Day? The true meaning and obedience of this commandment seems lost on Christians today. So in this episode, Paul Cheng gives us several clear reasons for the Sabbath's existence and observance, as...

"I can be a Christian, but I will not be a strict disciple. That's beyond me." Is this a choice real, genuine Christians get to make? Is discipleship not a calling ? Today, Rev Koshy clarifies the broad misconception that discipleship - truly following Jesus - belongs to an elite few, while the rest of Christendom are free to follow their own desires. Watch this complete series on Yo...

What did the Apostle Paul command us to think about every single day? Today, Paul Cheng highlights how believers must harness and submit to the transforming power of the Bible. What does it mean to renew our minds? What supernatural effect does exposure to God's Word have on us? How does this bring true peace? Firstly, focusing on the Word of God in prayerful dependence on God leads to godly t...

The Christian's faith is tested every single day of their lives, without exception. Comfort and ease blinds us to this reality, but it is still a reality. How can you and I learn to live one day at a time, entirely dependent on God's grace and mercy? How do the two sides of the coin (God's sovereignty and man's responsibility) interact with each other in our regular day-to-day? Follow along with t...

What does it mean to "follow Christ"? The way that you answer this question has far-reaching implications for your personal, family's and church's future. Yet the diversity of ways that professing believers live their lives might leave you confused as to how to truly behave as a Christian. What are the terms and promises that Jesus Himself gave His followers before they could bec...

The Apostle Paul identifies two keys to achieving supernatural peace in the face of all imaginable hardships: prayer and God's Word. Today, Pastor Paul dives into the mechanisms of the first of these keys: how and why does prayer bring us peace? What is this peace? Why must prayer be our go-to response to the challenges of life? Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethe...

The Israelites were notorious for complaining against God after they left Egypt. How did God handle their complaints? How can we prevent so many of our earthly complaints? Today Pastor Paul continues our weekly study on the Book of Exodus to shed light on God's patience , providence and glory – three elements we ought to focus on, rather than our problems. Follow along with this sermon's t...

Why is it so hard to totally forgiven some people? How can we lose all grudges and resentment towards both fellow believers and unbelievers? Today, Rev Jose Lagapa (from True Life Bible-Presbyterian Church Singapore) dives into the parable of the unforgiving servant to help us understand our own forgiveness from God, and this enables us to always be forgiving, no matter the offence! To follow alon...

If you are actively serving alongside other Christians, you'll know that staying united isn't always easy. What is the key to this constant challenge for us believers? In this episode, Pastor Paul highlights 3 powerful ideas drawn from the Apostle Paul's words of advice regarding a few specific Philippian brethren: to see your brethren in Christ , to exercise the mind of Christ , and t...

God's spiritual battle plan for His children to follow is to 'stand fast'. What does this mean? What are to stand on? Today, Pastor Paul reframes what we've already covered in Philippians 3 as the ground upon which we stand and must zealously defend, namely the grounds of: Christ's death , Christ's resurrection and Christ's second coming . To follow along with this serm...

Facing countless voices that claim religious authority, which voice can you trust implicitly with your life? The Reformation movement that changed Christendom forever, upheld that salvation was and is only possible by the Bible. Why the Bible? What makes this book divine amongst all the writings and voices we have to choose from today? In this episode, Pastor Paul highlights 5 key characteristics...

What does a heavenly minded person... mind? Is being heavenly minded a meditative state of un-productivity? Today, the Apostle Paul outlines three things that ought to be on our minds as Christians, in contrast to unbelievers: our different home, different hope and different body. To follow along with this sermon's transcript, click here: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/heavenly-o...

Our parents tell us to follow good examples and avoid bad examples. What does that look like in the spiritual realm? Who are we to model our lives after? What makes a person a godly role model, or an ungodly bad example? Today, Paul Cheng defines these categorisations of people, as well as the importance of following the right examples. To follow along with this sermon's transcript, click here...

What is a revival? You might have heard of this word before, or even sung the hymn: revive us again. But are we actually asking for? What happens when a person becomes spiritually revived? What difference does it make to the way they live their life? Do you and I need to be revived? In today's episode, Paul Cheng explains how we ought to pray for revival and what a revived soul looks like. To...

This might be one of the most common questions in Christianity: How do I know God’s Will for me? Is there a sure-fire way for me to do that? If you’ve been a Christian for a while, you’ve probably asked and heard answers to this question before… so are you clear on God’s will for your life, right now? If so, how do you know? and if not, how can you find out? Is it even possible for you to find tha...

What mindset should you carry with you each day? How do you process your past, present and future? How did the Apostle Paul describe his own ambitions and the steps he took to realise them? Today, Pastor Paul takes a deep dive into Philippians 3:12-14 to help us define the correct way for us to approach our own life circumstances, with an eye towards a certain heavenly prize. To follow along with...