2 Peter 1:3-11 assures us that we have everything we need for a godly life in Christ. In this week’s message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shows us how to seek spiritual growth and maturity in pursuit of an abundant life. Audio and video now available.

Scripture Passage
2 Peter 1:3-11

Sermon Notes

1. Do not forget that we already have abundant life in God (2 Peter 1:3-4)
a. We already have _____ and ______
b. We already have _____ and _________ promises

2. Do not forget that we must make every effort to live out the abundant life from God (2 Peter 1:5-7)
a. _______________
b. _______________
d. _______________

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. Please share your key takeaway from this message.

2. The Bible says we already have life and godliness. What do life and godliness refer to?

3. The Bible says we already have great and precious promises. What are these great and precious promises?

4. The apostle Peter said we must make every effort to add 8 elements to our faith, 3 of which are foundational, 3 are internal, and 2 are external. What are these 8 elements? Which ones do you lack?

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In this message, Ptr. Genesis Tan looks to 1 Peter 1:13-16 to help us understand how we can be the holy church that God has set us apart to be. Audio and video are now available.

Scripture Passage
1 Peter 1:13-16

Supplementary Material
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. From this message, what do you want to remember? What is your key takeaway?

2. God is a Holy God. How would this realization change the way you relate to Him?

3. God is at work in you. How would knowing this change your attitude about obeying Him?

4. What key actions will you take to pursue a life of holiness?

5. In which areas of your life do you need to exercise self-control?

6. How can your Lifegroup support and help you?

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This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung looks to the teachings of three great apostles – John, Peter, and Paul – to remind us just what it means to love one another. Audio and video now available.

Scripture Passage
John 13:24, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Romans 13:8

Sermon Notes

1. The Apostle John’s Teaching
a. Love others as you love yourself – this is ____ love.
b. Love others by forgetting yourself – this is ___ love.
c. Love others by denying yourself – this is ___ love.

2. The Apostle Peter’s Teaching
a. ________ one another
b. ________ one another

3. The Apostle Paul’s Teaching

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. Please share your key takeaway from this message.

2. Apostle John says there are three levels of love. What are the three levels? Which level are you able to reach?

3. According to Apostle Peter, what is love about? What does it mean to forgive and complete one another in love?

4. According to Apostle Paul, what does love entail? Why do we feel indebted? How can our feeling of indebtedness be lessened?

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As a good shepherd tends to his flock, so a good minister takes care of his spiritual family, the church. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung uses Psalms 23 to explain important principles about the ministry of caring. Audio and video now available.

Scripture Passage
Psalm 23

Sermon Notes

Psalm 23 is a remarkable psalm. Using the metaphor of a shepherd and his sheep, David teaches us several important principles. Let us learn about shepherding together:

1. Leads the sheep to green pastures, beside quiet waters v.2
a. Green pastures
b. Beside quiet waters

2. Restores the sheep’s soul and guides them in paths of righteousness v.3
a. Restores the sheep’s soul
b. Leads them in path’s of righteousness

3. With the sheep even in the valley of the shadow of death v.4

4. Prepares a table for the sheep in the presence of their enemies v.5a

5. Anoints the sheep’s head with oil v.5b

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. What is your key takeaway from this message?

2. What does ‘lead the sheep to green pastures and beside quiet waters’ mean?

3. How does the shepherd refresh the soul of the sheep and lead them in paths of righteousness?

4. The shepherd goes with the sheep into the valley of the shadow of death. What kind of conditions or qualifications are needed by such shepherds?

5. How can we overcome the various difficulties and sufferings that life brings?

6. What does ‘anoint the head with oil’ mean? How can this happen?

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The Holy Spirit builds the church by giving believers the power to witness for the Lord. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shows us how to surrender ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s leading. [Audio and video now available]

Scripture Passage
John 14:16

Sermon Notes

1. The Holy Spirit is our ___________

2. The Holy Spirit leads us into all ____________

3. The Holy Spirit wants to fill us
a. __________ that is filled with the Holy Spirit
b. ______________ that is filled with the Holy Spirit
c. ______________ that is filled with the Holy Spirit

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. What is your key takeaway from this message?

2. The Holy Spirit is our coworker. How have you experienced this truth?

3. The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth. In what way should we cooperate with the Holy Spirit?

4. What does being filled with the Spirit mean?

5. The Holy Spirit fills us in three aspects: in our life, ministry, and emotions. Please share your experiences on being filled with the Spirit in these aspects.

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The work of “renewing of the earth” is part of our calling as Christians. This week, Ptr. Mike Cariño invites us to integrate intentional and active care for the environment into our worship and service to God. [Audio and video now available.]

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. Being connected to nature has been linked with human flourishing, personal well-being, profound happiness, & healthy living. What are some ways you can increase your connectedness with nature?

2. How is the work of “renewing of the earth” part of our calling as Christians?

3. Is the “care for the environment” intentionally integrated in our worship and service to God? How can our ministries reflect this value?

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This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung enlightens us about the Love of God – the second gift God gave His disciples to help establish the church. Though the Apostle Peter felt unfit to serve, God restored him to his place in the ministry by showing him how to love and serve the church.

Scripture Passage
John 21:15-19

Sermon Notes

1. Do you love me more than these?
a. The Lord ________
b. Feed ______________
c. The sheep belong to ____________

2. Do you love me more?
a. People who love only themselves do not know what it means ____________
b. Take care of _______________

3. Do you love me?
a. The Lord knows the depth of our love for him
b. Feed ______________

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. What is your key takeaway from this message?

2. Jesus said: “Do you love me more than these?” In your life, what does “these” pertain to?

3. Why do people who love only themselves not know what it means to serve?

4. What is the difference between shepherding/taking care of the sheep and feeding the sheep? In which of the two aspects do you need to improve more?

5. Why feed the sheep? What is most necessary when it comes to feeding the sheep?

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God gave us His Word so we can grow and bear fruit. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shows how the faithful study of God’s Word is the spiritual nourishment we need for a life of righteousness.

Scripture Passage: John 15:1-8

Sermon Notes

1. The Word of God is a ________________________ in God’s hand [15:2-3]

a. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
— Teaching –
— Rebuking –
— Correcting –
— Training in Righteousness –

b. For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

2. The Word of God is spiritual _________________ [15:7-8]
a. The Word of God is like ______
b. The Word of God is like ______
c. The Word of God is like ________

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. What is your key takeaway from this message?

2. The Bible is a book. Why is it described as holy and why is it called the Word of God?

3. The Word of God is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Of these four, which one(s) have you experienced? Please share.

4. The Word of God is our spiritual food – it is like milk, food, and honey. Which aspect of the Word of God have you experienced most? Are you suffering from (spiritual) anorexia?

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The book of Revelations refers to the church as the Golden Lampstand. In this message, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung interprets the biblical principles implied by this meaningful symbolism.

Scripture passage: Revelation 1:20, Exodus 25:31-39

Revelation 1:20 “The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.”

Sermon Notes

The Bible uses golden lampstands to represent the church and there are four spiritual principles represented by it:

1. The golden lampstand is a piece of pure gold

2. The golden lampstand is hammered out from a piece of pure gold
a. through suffering
b. through circumstances
c. through people

3. The golden lampstand’s function is to give light

4. The Son of Man walks among the lampstands
a. The Lord is the Lord of the Church
b. The Lord knows everything about the Church

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1. Which part of the message touched you the most? What is your key takeaway from the message?

2. The church is hammered out from a piece of pure gold. What is the spiritual significance of this? Have you experienced being hammered by God in your life? How?

3. What is the purpose of the golden lampstand? Have you experienced letting your light shine for the Lord?

4. The Son of Man walks among the lampstands. What is the spiritual meaning of this? What does it mean to you that “the Lord knows”?

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The Bible’s description of the church as the Bride of Christ traces back to Jewish wedding traditions. In this message, Ptr. Genesis Tan leads us to a deeper understanding of what it means to be the Bride of Christ and encourages us to prepare for the coming of our Bridegroom.

Scripture Passage: Ephesians 5:25-27

Sermon Notes

I. Summary:
1. Christ Sacrificed for His Bride
2. Christ Sanctifies His Bride
3. Christ will Snatch Away His Bride
“As the bride of Christ, let us prepare for the coming of our Bridegroom.”

II. Application:
a. Re-examine your salvation
b. Remember your Bridegroom (Communion)
c. Read God’s Word
d. Reserve yourself for Jesus
e. Revitalize your marriage
f. Request Christ’s immediate return

Lifegroup Discussion Questions

1) What’s your highlight in today’s message? what do you want to remember?

2) Knowing that Christ will come back again soon, how are you preparing yourself as part of the church, His bride?

3) Husbands, in what specific way can you love your wife sacrificially, as Christ loves His bride (the Church)?

4) Wives, in what specific way(s) can you submit to your husband, just as the Church submits to Christ, her Bridegroom?

5) What actions will you take this week to apply what you learned?

6) In what specific areas of your life do you need encouragement? How can your Lifegroup support you?

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