Sermons – HOPE Singapore

Why is gathering as a church community essential for spiritual growth? In this sermon, we explore the biblical foundation of gathering, based on Ephesians 4:11-13, and how it strengthens our faith through deeper knowledge of Christ and shared experiences.

Jesus once said, “Where our treasures are, there our heart will be also.” What does it mean to steward our finances in a way that honours God? Discover what it means to love God wholeheartedly with all that we have – including to live with financial wisdom and spiritual integrity.

Jesus once said, “Where our treasures are, there our heart will be also.” What does it mean to steward our finances in a way that honours God?

Discover what it means to love God wholeheartedly with all that we have – including to live with financial wisdom and spiritual integrity.

Title: The Spirit of Knowledge, Assurance and Power
Text: Ephesians 1:15-23

The Holy Spirit longs to speak to us and direct us. Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play and how is He relevant to our lives?

General Questions:

Ephesians 1:15-23 highlights the roles of the Holy Spirit to help us know God, to assure us of our future and to connect us to the power of God. Which of these roles do you personally associate most and least with the Holy Spirit? Has your understanding of the Holy Spirit deepened through the sermon? Why do you think so?
What is the difference between knowledge versus wisdom and revelation? Do you have any experiences when you received revelation from God which illuminated what only existed as head knowledge previously? How did that experience change your thoughts and actions?

Perspective Questions:

Do you think you know more about God than you know God? Why? Are there specific areas or truths about God that you know but struggle to apply and put your faith and trust in?
Pastor Jeff mentioned that we will live radically different lives, with reckless abandonment, if we have full assurance of our future. Do you agree? What is your level of faith and assurance in God’s promises? How would you view your time, talent, money and even your life differently if you have set your eyes on eternity?
Believers have the Holy Spirit and access to God’s power through the Holy Spirit. The power available for believers is not some of God’s power but is described in Ephesians as an incomparably great power – the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Have you experienced the power of God in your life? What do you think hinders us from tapping on God’s power?

Application Questions:

Do you desire to receive wisdom, revelation and power from the Holy Spirit? What are some changes you can make in your routines to be available to listen and be fully engaged with the Holy Spirit?
We should desire not just to hear God but be ready to obey Him when He speaks. Think about an area of your life where you want to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you how God can work in you and through you.

Title: Focus 1 2025 – The Spirit of Truth and Glory
Text: John 16:12-15

The Holy Spirit longs to speak to us and direct us. Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play and how is He relevant to our lives?

General Questions:

What are other names or roles given to the Holy Spirit (provide reference Bible verses e.g. “Advocate” John 14:16)? Which one(s) matter most to you?

Perspective Questions:

Should believers worship in spirit or truth or both (see John 4:23-24)? Who is the ultimate source of truth (see John 1:1-15)?
Scams and frauds erode trust among members of the society. How does knowing that the Holy Spirit is a Spirit of Truth helps us to rely on Him more? How can yielding to the Holy Spirit help believers to identify blind spots and become more Christ-like (see Psalm 139:23-24)?
John uses “He” to describe the Holy Spirit. “He” reveals and glorifies Jesus. Why must Jesus be glorified (John 3:14- 18)? How does this bring glory to the Father (see John 1:14 and 17:1-5)?

Application Questions:

As an LG, how can we support one another to yield more to the Holy Spirit in truth?
How then can we grow in truth, so that we will indeed know that the truths that the Holy Spirit teaches us are consistent with who Jesus is?
How can we follow the Spirit and thus allowing Him to glorify Jesus through our speech and deeds, in our family and workplace, so as to arose their interests to the Good News?

Like a trellis in a vineyard that supports a vine’s growth and fruitfulness, spiritual habits are needed for a thriving relationship with God. Discover how we can sustain these habits and enjoy our personal time with God!

As we step into 2025, let’s start this year with the main thing – God. Join us on this two-part series on how we can focus on Jesus who is the pioneer and perfector of our faith.

Title: Focus 2025 – When He Speaks
Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12

The Holy Spirit longs to speak to us and direct us. What can we do in order to position ourselves to listen to the Holy Spirit when He speaks?

General Questions:

How often do you hear the Holy Spirit speaking to you? Why do you think this is the case in your life?

Perspective Questions:

As we host the Holy Spirit, we need to grow in our surrender to the Spirit’s leading in our lives. How have we been surrendering to the Holy Spirit (e.g. ankle-deep, waist-deep)? What hinders us from surrendering to the Holy Spirit? In which areas do we need to grow in our surrender to Him?
We do the ministry of the Spirit without the fruit of the Spirit. How true is this of us? What contributes to this experience? What does this reflect about the health of our relationship with the Holy Spirit?

Application Questions:

As an LG, how can we support one another to be more conscious of the Holy Spirit?
It is not so much about us having more of the Spirit than it is about allowing the Spirit to have more of us. What are some ways we can be more aware of what the Holy Spirit is doing and participate in His work?

Series: True Spirituality in Christ: A Book Study on Malachi
Title: Awaiting God’s Promises
Text: Malachi 3:13-4:6

At times, our efforts to be faithful to God and serve Him may not reap the results we desire to see. Sometimes, we even wonder if it is worth it especially when those who do not follow God seem to lead better lives. What perspectives can we hold on to in order to remain faithful as we await God’s promises?

General Questions

At times, our unmet expectations cause us to feel discouraged and wonder if it is worth it to be faithful to God. Share about a time where you had such an experience and what helped you through it.

Perspective Questions

We can sometimes erroneously conclude that God is unjust when we try to make sense of God’s apparent failure to perform according to our expectations. What are some ways we can avoid reaching such ‘wrong’ conclusions about who God is when we experience a mismatch between reality and our expectations?
What are some helpful perspectives to hold on to when we do not seem to reapthe results of our faithfulness to God inthe here and now?

Application Questions

What is one practical step you can take to remember your hope in God’s promises as you journey with Him?
Our Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. What are some ways we can help ourselves to last the marathon as we await God’s promises?