Sermons

Introduction: What’s on the Minds of Gen Z? 1. Christian joy amidst difficulty 2. Dealing with anxiety through prayer 3. Beneficial thinking 4. Contentment despite circumstance

Main idea: Remember your Creator While You Still Have Breath. Introduction 1. The Reality of Old Age and Death (vv2 – 6) 2. The Advice of the Teacher (v1, v13-14) 3. The Response of the Body of Christ Reflections / Application: - What is something that hinders you from remembering your creator? Ask for help from God and from the community - Try to know and pray with at least one person in a different generation this year.

Main point: The church, as the Body of Christ, is marked by unity, diversity, interdependence, and love. Introduction - The church is at a unique point in history. 1. The Church as the Body of Christ A. Unity (1 Cor. 12:12-14) B. Diversity (1 Cor. 12:15-20) C. Interdependence (1 Cor. 21-26) 2. The Language of the Church is Love (1 Cor.13) 3. The Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships Reflection: - How can I build friendships with other church members not from my generation?

- Introduction: Do you know who I am? - Who do you say I am? - Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me. - Losing life for my sake and the gospel’s, saving it. - Conclusion

Main point: God makes a banquet out of our lives when we respond to His call. 1. Our response to God’s calling a. It is costly b. There are limitations c. We have, but we keep 2. Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God 3. We reflect Christ’s compassion when we serve and care for others. 4. It is not about what we don’t have (or have) but Who we have with us. Reflection: - What might be the “five loaves and two fish” God calls me to offer to serve Him and bless others?

Main idea: Jesus has the power to deliver us from the bondages of our lives, even the power of evil. Introduction 1. Jesus came to seek and save all those in bondage (vv 1 -13) 2. Not all want to be saved by Jesus (vv 14 – 17) 3. The response of the man who was set free (vv18 -20) Reflections / Application: - Take note of anything that has power over you to control you. Bring them to Jesus. - Recall what Jesus had done for you, be prepared to share it.

Main Idea: Have faith in Jesus, who has the authority to forgive the sins that paralyse our relationship with Him. 1. Faith that leads others to experience Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-6) 2. Barriers to believing in Jesus’ authority (vv7-8) 3. The Son of Man has authority to forgive sins (vv9-12) Application: - Reach out to those who may be “paralysed” in their faith; bring them to Jesus through prayer or visitation. - Confess your sins to God and a trusted spiritual friend, trust that Jesus has the authority to forgive your sin.

- The ordinary people that Jesus calls - The nature of ministry that Jesus calls us to - The extraordinary testimonies of those who answer the call Reflection questions 1. What is Jesus calling you to leave behind to follow him? 2. Reflect on how the Lord called you to follow Him: – your life before Christ – the day you chose to follow Jesus – how He has used you for His mission