Sermons

Main idea: Servant leadership does not seek to be served, but to serve Wanting to be Served ( vs 35-37) The Price of Serving Others (vs 38-41) The Great Leader who Serves (vs 43-45) Reflection: Consider adopting Jesus’ question as a way to practice Servant Leadership Try asking “What can I do for you?” in these areas of your life – God – Church – Family – Friends / Classmates / Colleagues

Main point: God made us in His image to care for His Creation Introduction * The effects of climate change God is the Creator and Owner of Creation a. God is powerful and intelligent b. God is the Owner Role of Humans: Dominion and Stewardship Stewarding Creation: a. Changing attitudes b. Cultivate love for nature. c. Contentment d. Cultivate habits and lifestyles that encourage stewardship and care for creation. Reflection: God created man to care for the world. What habits or lifestyle changes can I cultivate to be a steward who cares for God’s creation?

Introduction: The Reality of the Resurrection The Implications of the Resurrection The Application of the Resurrection

Main Idea: Welcoming Jesus as the King of our life is to also join in His crucifixion. Palm Branches: Jesus comes to be the King of our hearts. (vv. 12-13) Donkey: Jesus comes not to shed the blood of others, but to shed his blood to bring peace. (vv. 14-15) Lazarus: Jesus comes to give us hope for eternal life. (vv. 16-19) Application: List some of your desires and expectations that God is asking you to let go of.

Main idea: Follow Only The Good Shepherd Who Died for You Introduction We Need a Good Shepherd (vv 1-5) Thief & Robber, Hire hand or the Good Shepherd (vv 7-15, 17-18) The Good Shepherd is Looking for you (v16) Reflections: Do you want to follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd who died for you? What would you do to follow Him? Have you been detoured from following Jesus? What are changes you need to make to come back on track? Do you want to hear the Good Shepherd’s voice more clearly? Talk to a brother or sister to explore more together.

Main idea: The purpose of the Priestly Blessing is for us to remember God is our greatest blessing of all. Remember, God initiates the blessings ⁠Remember, all blessings flow from God’s presence ⁠Remember, we bear His name Application: What are the worries and fears that you have in this faith journey as the year begins? What is one thing you need to remember about God? Share how you have experienced the blessings of God with a person during CNY visitation.

Main point: we honour God with our speech when we control our tongue and edify people. A teacher ought to reflect biblical character because their words have widespread influence. The tongue can be a powerful influence for good (vv2-4) Right speech is a sign of Christian maturity (2b) The tongue is what a bit can do to a horse (v3) The tongue is what a rudder is to a ship (v4) The tongue can be destructive (vv.5b-8) It is inconsistent to bless God and curse others made in God’s image (vv9-12) Reflection: * Evaluate your conversations with people around you (spouse, children, parents, friends, colleagues). Which relationship does the Lord want you to work on through your words? * How can we honour God using words to build and edify people?

- Introduction - Workless Faith - Faith and Works - Faith that Works

Main idea: Do Not Stop at Hearing God’s Word, Do it! Practise God’s word in controlling our anger. (vv19 – 21) Quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. Receive God’s word with meekness. Practise God’s word by not deceiving ourselves (vv22 – 25) Do not deceive ourselves. Persevere with actions. Practise God’s word in a pure and undefiled way (vv26 – 27) Bridle our tongues. Visit orphan and widows. Keep ourselves unstained by the world. Application: Examine the way you relate to people. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you to apply God’s word in this area of your life. Is there a specific part of God’s word you find it hard to live out? Ask God to help you to persevere in doing it. Ask God to soften our heart to practise His word on a regular basis.