God speaks to us through His creation and through His Word but listening for His voice does not come naturally to us. In this week’s message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung calls us to look, listen, and respond to our Lord and Redeemer. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
Psalm 19

Discussion Questions

1. What is your biggest takeaway from this message?

2. Read vv.1-6. In what ways can we hear the sound of God’s silence? Read Rom.1:20 and Ps.14:1. Share an experience when you have heard the silent voice of God? Reflect: Has there been a time when God’s glory was shown through nature yet I did not see/hear Him? What hindered me from seeing/hearing Him?

3. Read Heb.1:3, Ps.72:5, and Ps.29:10. The psalmist declares that God’s sovereign control is seen through the sun. Share an experience when you struggled with God’s sovereignty? In what area of your life do you have a hard time embracing this Truth?

4. Read vv.7-10. What are the terms used to refer to God’s word? Why are several terms used to refer to the law of the Lord? Can you share and explain how each one is distinct? In v.10, why is the law of the Lord more precious than pure gold and sweeter than honey from the honeycomb? In what ways have you experienced God’s word as more precious than gold and sweeter than honey?

5. Read vv.11-14. How did the psalmist respond to the voice of God (2 ways)? Apart from God’s forgiveness, he also needed a Redeemer, why? For you, do you think you need a Redeemer? Why? Read Hos.10:8, Psa.22:1, and Matt.5:17. Why is it important to focus on following Christ instead of other people in the Bible?

6. In what ways are you struggling with hearing God’s voice right now? How would you like to respond to God’s voice?

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God calls us to obey Him even when things don’t seem to make sense. In this week’s message, Ptr. Genesis Tan shows us how Peter’s obedience led to a deep and personal relationship with Jesus – one that revealed his life’s calling. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
Luke 5:1-11

Discussion Questions

1. What is your greatest takeaway from this message?

2. Read v. 3. Describe the scenario when Simon first said yes to Jesus. What was Simon’s attitude when Jesus interrupted him. What was Simon’s experience of God’s best plan in this small yes? (There are 3). What interruptions from God have you experienced? How did you respond? Reflect: Are you too busy to let God interrupt you?

3. Read v. 4-10a. What was Jesus’ second request to Simon? What are the 2 challenges of Jesus’ request to Simon? With Simon’s knowledge, expertise, and experience, how did he respond to Jesus? What is it that Jesus is commanding you to do but you find it unreasonable and illogical? How did Simon experience God’s best by saying yes to Jesus (v. 6-7)? How did Simon respond after experiencing Jesus (compare v. 5a and 8-9)? Why is ‘Simon’ changed to ‘Peter’? Reflect: Who is Jesus in your life and who are you in Jesus?

4. Read v. 10b-11. What was Jesus’ third request to Peter? From small yes to big yes, now Jesus asked for the ultimate yes. How is catching fish similar/different to catching men (read John 10:10)? How did Peter’s priority change? How did Peter’s identity change?

5. What is God asking you to do through His word? How would you like to respond to God’s call? What is hindering you from saying yes to God?

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Our spiritual journey does not stop when we are justified by faith. God’s desire is for us to become more and more like His Son. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung reveals the most important ministry of the Holy Spirit and urges us to surrender our lives to His sanctifying work. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
John 16:8-10 and Romans 8:29-30

Sermon Outline
[skipto time=1:18]01:18[/skipto] Recap of the previous two messages in this series
[skipto time=9:12]09:12[/skipto] Q7. What is the primary ministry of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=9:40]09:40[/skipto] A1. The Spirit turns sinners into righteous men
[skipto time=10:40]10:40[/skipto] — Sin is an issue of faith
[skipto time=18:00]18:00[/skipto] — Jesus’ righteousness broke the power of sin
[skipto time=28:48]28:48[/skipto] — The Spirit changes us
[skipto time=33:54]33:54[/skipto] A2. The spirit turns righteous men into saints
[skipto time=34:44]34:44[/skipto] — Scripture passage: Romans 8:29-30
[skipto time=50:00]50:00[/skipto] — Review: the five steps of our journey
[skipto time=52:58]52:58[/skipto] Closing prayer

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Many today still do not recognize Jesus Christ or the precious gift of life that he offers to all who believe in Him. This holiday season, get to know Jesus and receive the most precious Christmas gift of all through this message by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung.

Scripture Passage
Luke 2:1-7

Outline
[skipto time=0:50]00:50[/skipto] Scripture Reading
[skipto time=2:30]02:30[/skipto] Some churches don’t want to celebrate Christmas
[skipto time=8:08]08:08[/skipto] Many are not willing to receive Jesus because:
[skipto time=8:19]08:19[/skipto] 1. They are too busy to receive Him
[skipto time=24:05]24:05[/skipto] 2. They don’t see His value
[skipto time=37:08]37:08[/skipto] 3. They hate the light and love darkness
[skipto time=53:15]53:15[/skipto] To those who believe, He gave the right to become children of God

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In this message, Ptr. Genesis Tan examines the experiences and example of Jesus Christ so we can learn the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry. May the Holy Spirit continue to empower us to preach the gospel to others. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
Luke 4:16-21

Outline

[skipto time=0:30]0:00:30[/skipto] Mission of the church
[skipto time=0:58]0:00:58[/skipto] Many today do not know the Holy Spirit
[skipto time=3:20]0:03:20[/skipto] Luke Chapter 4, Verses 16-21
[skipto time=16:12]0:16:12[/skipto] The Holy Spirit anoints the Lord’s servant
[skipto time=35:25]0:35:25[/skipto] The Holy Spirit sends the Lord’s servant
[skipto time=1:4:40]1:04:40[/skipto] Closing Prayer

Life Group Discussion Questions

1. What do you want to remember from today’s message?

2. What specific action steps will you do to apply what you learned today?

3. Who is one person that you can share the gospel to? How will you do this?

4. What changes in your life will you make to help you rely more on the Holy Spirit?

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This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung continues with the next set of questions designed to impart essential truths about the Holy Spirit and His work. Learn more about speaking in tongues, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and what it means to receive power. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
John 14:6

Sermon Outline
[skipto time=0:28]00:28[/skipto] Opening / Intro / Start of Recap
[skipto time=2:40]02:40[/skipto] Recap Q1. What does ‘Baptism of the Holy Spirit’ mean?
[skipto time=3:56]03:56[/skipto] Recap Q2a. What does ‘Indwelling’ of the Holy Spirit mean?
[skipto time=5:47]05:47[/skipto] Recap Q2b. What does ‘Outpouring’ of the Holy Spirit mean?
[skipto time=6:14]06:14[/skipto] Recap Q3. How can we experience the ‘indwelling’ of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=7:26]07:26[/skipto] Q4. How can we experience the ‘outpouring’ of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=23:10]23:10[/skipto] Q5. Is speaking in tongues evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=33:58]33:58[/skipto] Q6. How is being filled with the Holy Spirit related to having power?

Life Group Discussion Questions

1. ‘Do we empty ourselves first or does the Holy Spirit fill us first?’ How is the Parable of the Prodigal Son related to this question?

2. What does the wash basin represent? Why is it that there are no dimensions indicated for the wash basin?

3. In what way is speaking in tongues evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit?

4. Read 2 Kings 2. What do the 4 places represent? In what way are these relevant to you?

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The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to witness for God. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung covers the first three questions designed to uncover essential truths about the Holy Spirit and His work. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
John 14:16

Sermon Outline
[skipto time=0:43]00:43[/skipto] Our church’s mission statement includes Knowing God and we can’t know God without knowing the Holy Spirit.
[skipto time=4:17]04:17[/skipto] Q1. What does Baptism of the Holy Spirit mean?
[skipto time=18:53]18:53[/skipto] Q2. What does Indwelling and Outpouring mean?
[skipto time=20:05]20:05[/skipto] a. What is the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=25:35]25:35[/skipto] b. What is the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=31:33]31:33[/skipto] Q3. How can we experience the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
[skipto time=47:30]47:30[/skipto] Recap of key points

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This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung teaches us how to love our brothers and sisters in Christ according to the different facets of the new commandment in John 13:34: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
John 13:34-35 / 1 John 4:11-12

Life Group Discussion Questions

1. Please share your key take away from this message.

2. “A new command I give you: Love one another.” (John 13:34). What are the three important characteristics of the new commandment?
a. The new command is an issue of the inner life. What does this mean? What does ‘spiritual body consciousness’ mean?
b. Why do we say that new command is about boundless love?
c. Why can the new command only be attained by grace?

3. To love brothers and sisters in Christ, what are the things we should NOT do? Which of the three aspects do you find most difficult?

4. To love brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of love should we have? Do you have any experience you can share?

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Words have started and ended wars. They have brought up and destroyed families, communities, and churches. They can inspire or destroy lives.

In this message, Ptr. Jared Co says our tongues must be subject to the transformative power of Jesus so we can grow in spiritual maturity and be channels of God’s love and truth.

Audio and video of this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
James 3:1-12

Life Group Discussion Questions

1. James teaches us that our tongues play a strategic role in our spiritual lives. Our tongues show and direct our spiritual maturity. As you look at your past week, what do your words reveal about your heart? How can controlling your tongue in this area help you become more mature?

2. Read James 3:6-8. How does the Scriptural view of our tongues (and therefore our hearts) differ from what the world says? Which one reflects a more accurate picture of your experience? Why?

3. Jesus is the Savior who saves us from our own restless and evil hearts. Through Him, our tongues can become a force of good. How has He changed your tongue? What do you need to surrender to Jesus to open your tongue to His transformative power?

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Only by accepting Christ in our lives do we gain the capacity to love beyond our human inclinations and limitations. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to nurture and grow in that divine love that was born in our hearts when we came to know Christ. Audio and video for this message are now available.

Scripture Passage
1 John 4:19

Life Group Discussion Questions

1. What is the most significant thing you have learned from this message?

2. Is God over-demanding in His desire for us to love Him with the love we had at the beginning? What do you think would be the outcome if we love Him only with natural love?

3. Our first love must constantly grow.

A) On one perspective, this means two difficult things:
* First, “It must be confronted by the Cross.” What experience/s do you have about this?
* Second, “We must not love this world.” What does `this world’ refer to? What are your experiences with regards to this?

B) On a positive note: this means: “We must always live in God’s love”. What does living in God’s love mean? Can you share your past experiences about this?

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