Sermons

Main Idea: Jesus wants us to follow his way of doing mission work to bring about powerful transformation in our lives and the lives of others in the world. Focus: Follow Jesus’ way of doing mission work (Matt 9:35-38) 1. To Teach God’s Word, proclaim the gospel and heal the broken (Matt 9:35) 2. To be compassionate towards the people in need (Matt 9:36) 3. To pray earnestly to God to send workers to His mission field (Matt 9:38) Select one challenge and respond to God. - Would we be that labourer to go where Jesus calls us to go? - Would we ask God for one mission field? - Would we pray to God to send us (me) to His mission field?

The Bible teaches us, in following God, to love and live our lives for others, in the example of Christ. 1. Love, Me 2. Love, God 3. Love, Them Reflection: * Who do you love? * What would Jesus say about that? * How would you love and live for others?

Main Point: persevere in godliness with contentment because of the surpassing riches we have in Christ Introduction * The issue in Ephesus – making money out of ministry 1. Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain (vv6-10) A. Contentment is a great gain because we cannot take anything with us when we die (v7) B. Contentment is a great gain because it prevents us from ruining ourselves (vv9-10) C. Be careful of the love of money. Application: * Change of mindset – satisfied with the essentials * Trust in God – I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:!3) 2. The Call to Persevere in Godliness with Contentment (vv11-16) A. The strategy to a life of godliness with contentment: flee, pursue, fight, take hold (vv11-12) B. The impetus to persevere in godliness with contentment (vv12-16) * The call to eternal life * Jesus hold fast to the good confession for us * The appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ * Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

1. The church as a Family 2. Good Testimony in the Family 3. A Common Love

Main Idea: Training yourself to be a godly example for others. 1. Training in godliness 2. A spiritual health check-up for godliness 3. Persisting in godliness Application: 1. Find someone you trust to examine your spiritual health with this checklist: – Speech – Conduct – Love – Faith – Purity 2. Consider the areas of your life that require training for the purpose of godliness.

A. It is good to aspire to be a church leader because it is a worthwhile work for the Lord. B. The Qualities of an Overseer/Elder - Above reproach - Marital fidelity – “husband of one wife.” - Sober-minded, self-controlled, - Able to teach - “manage his own household well.” C. The Qualities of a Deacon - Deacons “likewise” – having the same qualities as Elders - Must be tested. - Wives or Deaconess? Application - Character first - Require effort and self-discipline. - Dependence on God (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Main Idea: Christ charges us to teach sound doctrine by faith which can convict and change lives. 1. The True Intention of the Law is to convict our lives. 2. By God’s Grace and Mercy, We Can Have Faith.

Main Point: Be discerning against “different teachings” and build a healthy diet of God’s word in your life. Introduction 1. Overview of 1 Timothy * Historical setting and purpose of 1 Timothy 2. The Danger in the Church – False Doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3-7) 3. Application *Members – A healthy diet of God’s word *Teachers of God’s word – love that stems from a pure heart, good conscience and a sincere faith (1 Timothy 1:5)

Jesus obeyed and honoured His mother as a child, as an adult and even at death. 1. Jesus and His mother at the Temple 2. Jesus and His mother at the Wedding 3. Jesus and His mother at the Cross Reflections: - How is your relationship with your mother? - Ask God how you can learn to honour your mother today. - Do something that honours your mother this week.