Archives: Sermons
Title: Global Missions Is For Everyone
Our church desires to fulfil the Great Commission and this includes bringing the Gospel to the nations. What are some of our core beliefs regarding global missions?
General Questions:
- What is global missions to you? How relevant is it to you in your current life station and why?
Perspective Questions:
- The Lausanne Covenant (1974) declared that “World evangelisation requires the whole Church to take the whole gospel to the whole world.” By extension, every member in every church should be missions minded. How does this challenge your view on global missions? Have we excluded ourselves from the work of world evangelisation for various reasons? Why?
- How have some believers re-defined or diluted missions according to their personal preference (e.g. community work)? What are the dangers in doing so?
Application Questions:
- The more we value the Gospel, the greater our desire will be to fulfil the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-2). No matter where you are at in your missions journey, what is a first or next step you can take to participate in God’s global mission?
- How do you think going for a Short Term Mission (STM) trip as a lifegroup will change or enrich the LG? If your LG embarks on a STM trip in the next 1-2 years, how can you contribute?
Title: Caring for One Another
Text: Philemon 22-25
True fellowship in the Gospel entails caring for one another by practising hospitality and rendering support to one another.
General Questions:
- What is hospitality to you? Do you have any personal experiences as a giver or receiver of great hospitality? How did those experiences make you feel or impact you?
- Other than showing hospitality, we care for one another by supporting one another in the mission that God has entrusted to us. Why do you think Paul always make special mention of people who partnered with him in his letters? What do you think fulfilling God’s missions will be like if we do it on our own?
Perspective Questions:
- Early Christians showed hospitality by opening their homes and giving traveling missionaries food, shelter and even funds for the next leg of their journey. What does “unreasonable hospitality” look like to you in your context, such as LG, family and workplace? What is the motivation behind Christian hospitality?
- True fellowship in the gospel is not just about sharing lives and memories with one another but also sharing in God’s mission. Do you think this element of fellowship is evident in your Christian fellowship groups? What do you think will happen if this aspect is neglected?
Application Questions:
- What do you think a hospitable LG looks like? What roles can you play to raise the level of hospitality in your LG?
- Who are the people you can support to fulfil the Great Commission? How do you think you can use your time, talent and treasures to support them, and in particular our pastors and leaders?
The letter to Philemon is short but has something important to say about how our relationship with Jesus changes the way we relate with one another. Our faith is personal but not private and our love has to be active, not passive.
We all long for meaningful relationships within the church. But what does that truly look like in Christ? Join us for a 4-part book study series on Philemon, where we learn what true fellowship in the Gospel means.
Series: True Fellowship In The Gospel
Title: New Relationships in Christ
Text: Philemon 1-6
The letter to Philemon is short but has something important to say about how our relationship with Jesus changes the way we relate with one another. Our faith is personal but not private and our love has to be active, not passive.
General Questions:
- Read through the whole book of Philemon together. Recall and discuss the relationship between Philemon, Paul and Onesimus. Why do you think this personal letter was eventually included in the Bible?
- While we have the liberty to choose our friends, we do not have equal freedom in choosing whom God places in our church community. We are called to love all our brothers and sisters in Christ. Why do you think this is the case? What is God’s intent in getting us to be part of a spiritual family now that we are in Christ?
Perspective Questions:
- The title of this sermon is “It’s Not Just You – It’s Us”. In today’s individualistic society, it is easy to fall into the trap believing that all you need is yourself. What does it mean that our faith is personal but not private? What are some benefits of living out our faith in community?
- In the sermon, the preacher pointed out that the phrase “every good thing for the sake of Christ” seems to refer to suffering for Christ. There are times where we miss the suffering/needs of those in your community. What causes us to miss out on the needs of our brothers and sisters, especially when they go through difficult time? What can we do as a community to help stand with each other in suffering?
Application Questions:
- We love because God first loved us. What is one practical step you can take this week to refresh another brother or sister in Christ? Share how you can continue this practice of loving others actively and make it part of your lifestyle.
- It is easy to take our lifegroup for granted especially when we have been enjoying the presence of our community for awhile. Share one thing you are grateful for your lifegroup and thank them for it.
Identity and gender are increasingly being defined by personal feelings and cultural trends. But what does God say about being male and female? Explore biblical perspectives on gender and learn how we can live out the unchanging truth of God’s word in our world today.
Identity and gender are increasingly being defined by personal feelings and cultural trends. But what does God say about being male and female? Explore biblical perspectives on gender and learn how we can live out the unchanging truth of God’s word in our world today.
God, Sex and Gender
Guest Speaker: Rev Dr Ng Liang Wei
Identity and gender are increasingly being defined by personal feelings and cultural trends. But what does God say about being male and female? Explore biblical perspectives on gender and learn how we can live out the unchanging truth of God’s word in our world today.
General Questions:
- The speaker shared that the overall story of the Bible tells of creation, fall, redemption and restoration. How has the fall affected our understanding of what it means to be male and female? What are the biological, psychological, social and spiritual impacts of the fall?
Perspective Questions:
- The speaker mentioned that there are indeed people who are struggling with intersex issue or gender dysphoria, even within the church. How will this change the way that you think and perceive these people when you meet people who are different from you? How can you “ache together” with this group?
Application Questions:
- After reflecting on this sermon, what are some practical steps that you can take as you journey with those who are struggling with various issues? How can you not be superficial with your words?
- How can the LG embrace and accept those who are different from the rest of the group?
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.
