In the World but Not of the World

03 Jan 2021 | 11 min read | world salt light lot abraham job save

Summary:
We are not of the world, yet, we are left to remain in the world. Why?
1. To save others: We cannot be content with our own salvation!
2. To save ourselves: There are still many impurities that need to be purged from us so we are fit for heaven above.
We get a really sweet deal. By just living for Christ for 80 short years, He gives us blissful eternity in return. Life is short, live it for Christ.

Ten “Behold” in Revelation (3)

26 Dec 2020 | 12 min read | reflection revelation behold secondcoming judgement holyspirit truth obedience repentance

Summary:
When the Lord says to ‘behold’, it’s important for us to pay attention.

  1. Behold, I make all things new: The day of His coming is really very near. If we remember, let us serve the Lord with gladness and godly fear.
  2. Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men: Are we in the world or truly in the tabernacle of God today? Do I truly serve one master in my heart?
  3. Behold, I am coming quickly!: Only by keeping and obeying the words of God today will we be able to meet Him peacefully when He comes again.

On Three Ungodly Men (1)

19 Dec 2020 | 14 min read | reflection ungodly Cain Abel Jude godly sacrifice service anger

Summary:
Jude 11 pronounces woe on three ungodly men, the first of whom is expounded on in this sermon. Three main characteristics of an ungodly man, taken from the example of Cain:
(1) Having merely an appearance of godliness
(2) Serving oneself, not serving God
(3) He insists on walking in his own lusts

Chanukah and True Jesus Church

19 Dec 2020 | 17 min read | chanukah hanukkah jews maccabees light feastoftabernacles haggai zechariah zerubbabel rebuild temple

Summary:
Chanukah is a Jewish festival which commemorates the Jews’ triumph over the pagans who defiled the temple. It is about the (1) rededication of the temple, and (2) rekindling of the lampstand. Today, let us learn from the spirit of Chanukah.

  • Don’t be afraid to fight against evil.
  • Revive the rebuilding of the spiritual house of God.
  • Rekindle the lamps to be kept burning in public view.
    “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” (John 3:21)

A Better Service

18 Dec 2020 | 13 min read | service pandemic newnormal pastoral worship routine attitude church

Summary:
“New normal” is one of the buzzwords of 2020. However, is the new normal necessarily better than the previous normal? If we reflect on our faith, our conduct and our service (including our attitude, habits, practices), can we say that this new normal has become a better normal, or a stagnant normal, or a worse normal?
This sermon focuses on having a better service in the new normal of Phrase 3 and beyond.

  • How can we better prepare to serve the Lord in our various ministries?
  • How can we better prepare to attend church services in the new normal?