Sermons

1. Introduction 2. An Anxious Dream: Relational Issues 3. A Single-Minded, Selfless Pursuit: Self-Giving Love 4. Reunion: Passionate Desire and Commitment to Love

1.Remember your Creator in the days of your youth (vv1-8) 2.Fear God and keep His commandments – the whole duty of man (vv9-14) 3.Summary and Reflections Reflection: 1.“Remember the Creator in the days of your youth.” How can you prepare yourself for trouble days today? 2.“Fear the Lord and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” How have you been fearing God and following Him? 3.Fathers, how can you be a better man of the household God has place you in? 4.Everyone, how can you pray for your earthly fathers?

Introduction 1. Sexual intimacy is God’s gift to a married Couple - Build the Romance - An affirmation from God (5:1b) 2. Chastity & Purity Reflection: - Married couples: read Song of Songs 4-5:1 to each other. Give thanks to God for your marriage. - Singles: What safeguards can I put in place to guard myself against sexual temptations?

Introduction 1. Desire intimacy with your spouse - Overview of Song of Songs - Approach - Why Study it? 2. Choosing a spouse - Check the reputation of the person - Look beyond looks - There is wisdom in waiting

1.Sweet moments of worship and prayer in God’s presence 2.God’s divine strength is in His presence and community of believers. 3.Hope (Trust) in God that all will be well despite the difficult circumstances. Prayer Pledge: ‘O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God! You are my sun and shield. Now, I recommit to prioritise my time for prayer. May this be a sweet hour of prayer in your divine presence. In Jesus’ name, I pledge. Amen!’

Introduction The effects of COVID-19 Historical background of Psalm 46 A. Begin with who God is: 1.Refuge 2.Strength 3.Help Application: - Be encouraged by who God is and how He relates to us in our troubles - The church, as the place of refuge, strength and help to those in need. B.God is in the midst of us in times of trouble and needs C.Be Still 1. An invitation to trust (vv8-9) 2. A Command to obey – Be Still (v10) Application: - “Stop fighting” - Pause and Think – Selah!

Introduction 1. Not A Slumbering God - Our Adversities Today - Sleeping God? 2.God Who Sees and Knows - 4 Ways God is Caring and Powerful 3.Trust and Wait for the Lord -The Psalmist’s 4 Responses to God. Summary Reflection: - What are you fearful and anxious about? - In what ways has God been caring and powerful? - Tell God about your fears and anxiety as you trust and wait for His response.

Introduction - Living right-side up in an upside down world. 1. Why offer a life of worship? - We have receive an “unshakable kingdom” 2.What can we offer to God as acceptable worship? a.Love, hospitality, care (13:1-3) b.Honour marriage and sexual purity (13:4) c.Do not love money and be content (13:5-6) - “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - “The Lord is my helper” Reflection: What can I offer to God as an acceptable worship in the following areas of my life: a.loving and caring for others b.marriage and sexual purity c.money and contentment

1. Why We Can Draw Near to God (19-21): - Jesus body and blood (sacrifice) gives us confidence to enter the holy places - Jesus is our great priest 2. The Application to Our Faith (22-25) - Draw near to God - Hold fast the confession of our hope - Encourage one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together. Reflection: Which of the three applications do you need most to apply? What specific ways can you grow in the area that God prompts you to consider?