2023 Sermon Highlights
31 December 2023
Living the Life
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Pr Lionel Neo
As the year draws to an end, we often dwell on the unfinished, unresolved things in our lives.
When there is so much holding us down, is living the Christian life possible?
Discover in the Word, His solutions to “Give Thanks In All Circumstances”
24 December 2023
What Is Christmas To You?
Matthew 1:8-25 | Rev Dr Henry Wong
Jesus came to save us from our sins. Yet our choices will determine our destiny.
This Christmas, how will you choose?
17 December 2023
LESSON 34 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 28 | Rev Jenni Ho-Huan
At Jesus’ resurrection, the guards and the women’s reacted in fear.
God meets us in our fear and doubt -yet entrusts us to act for Him.
You do not need to be perfect to experience His truth and share the good news.
10 December 2023
Christmas On The Outside
John 1:10-11, Matthew 2:1-18 | Rev Dr David Wong
Upon the birth of Christ, 2 groups of people searched for baby Jesus -the Magi and King Herod.
One group was looking for Christ, the other to kill Christ -both groups manifesting an outward response to the birth of Jesus.
How can we respond to the birth of Christ not just on the outside, but on the inside as well?
3 December 2023
LESSON 33 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 27 | Pr Lionel Neo
It is easy to experience pain and suffering in life and say “God is not here”
How do we gain a Heavenly or Redemptive perspective -to view these as seasons of trials and testing?
Is it possible to see God in the humility and shame of the cross?
26 November 2023
LESSON 32 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 26 | Pr Lionel Neo
Just like Jesus’s disciples, many of us think we bring commitment and skills to the table.
Is this the right approach to the relationship -or is it a situationship?
19 November 2023
LESSON 30 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 25:1-30 | Rev Dr Henry Wong
Jesus shares with his disciples 3 parables.
These stories centred around the return of 1 person. Some were ready, others were not.
Just like in the parables, how can we maintain a high level of readiness?
12 November 2023
LESSON 31 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 25:31-46 | Dr Ed Pousson
Through the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Jesus reveals 3 surprising things about His Kingdom.
When the time of sorting comes, what kind of faith does Christ look for?
5 November 2023
The Life God Intended
Philippians 3:7-14 | Bernard Chan
Is our relationship with God limited to just being his sons and daughters?
How can we live with Jesus as our lord and saviour?
29 October 2023
LESSON 28 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 23 | Rev Dr Henry Wong
Jesus cautioned against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. “..for they do not practice what they preach”. Similarly, we are prone to such hypocrisy as well.
What can we do to avoid becoming a modern day Pharisee?
22 October 2023
LESSON 29 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 24 | Rev Dr Alan Pang
The disciples asked Jesus about the sign of His coming and the end of the age.
What was Jesus’ answer?
Some highlights from this year:
17 September 2023
LESSON 24 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 19:30 - 20:16 | Michael Low
The workers who worked the whole day, and those who worked 1 hour; got paid the same.
Not getting what we deserve vs. Getting what we have no right to ask for
How can we trust in the Grace of the Master?
3 September 2023
Growing In Christ -CPC Family Day
Proverbs 18:21, 27:6 | Zheng Shaokai
Giving & Receiving Feedback Workshop
20 August 2023
How It Is Done - CPC Missions Month
John 4:25-42 | Rev Rodney Hui
What does Jesus teach about missions?
How to partner God in missions?
6 August 2023
Reaching The Nations - CPC Missions Month
John 1:14 | Ting Siew Lee
The Nations were on God’s heart from the start.
Who are the nations? How do we reach them?
30 July 2023
The Change That Matters
Acts 9:1- 22 | Rev Vincent Lee
Change of Mind (v1-9)
Change of Master (v10-20)
Change of Mission (v21-22)
16 July 2023
LESSON 22 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 18:21 - 35 | Dr Ed Pousson
The unforgiving servant was not unable to forgive, but unwilling to forgive. He simply did not want to. What then would you say to someone who says, “I cannot forgive?”
9 July 2023
Synod Sunday - Focus On The Family
Titus 1:1-9 | Rev Ong Chee Hong
2 July 2023
LESSON 20 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual
Matthew 16:1 - 28 | Pr Matthew Sim
Jesus carried the biggest cross and fulfilled the prophecies in the Old Testament. We as disciples of Jesus, seek the truth to reject confusion and false teaching. Confess His kingship and know His will to carry the cross just as Jesus did.
25 June 2023
LESSON 19 - Matthew: The Disciplemaker Manual (Lesson 19)
Matthew 15:1 - 39 | Pr Lionel Neo
The Pharisees draws lines, separating the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’. But Jesus points us to the sinfulness of our own hearts. Though we are ‘out’, its faith like the Canaanite woman that puts us in. Finally, Jesus redraws lines, to include all who are hungry for Him.
18 June 2023
Father’s Day Message:You Are God’s Beloved
Matthew 3:16 - 17 | Rev Dr Henry Wong
1 June to 5 June 2023
Church Camp - A Community with God’s DNA (Sessions 1 to 4)
Ephesians | Rev Tan Cheng Huat
14 May 2023
The Anguish and Joys of Motherhood
John 16:21 - 23 | Pr Lionel Neo (with Elder Susan Lim and Jane Tan)
23 April 2023
A Community of God’s People
1 Peter 2:1-10 | Mr Bernard Chan
9 April 2023
Resurrection Sunday
Matthew 28 | Rev Tan Cheng Huat
1 January 2023
Vision Sunday
Joshua 5, 1 Thessalonians | Rev Dr Henry Wong