22/03/2009 : Love Busters (Part A)

-Pst. Kong Hee

Love Busters (Part A)

why do couples grew unhappy with each other?usually it's because one of then has fallen out of love with the other
our relationship with God Is like a relationship between a man & a woman. - it either grows stronger or weaker.it never stays neutral
many people think that once u're in love,u don't fall out of love but if u fall out of love u will never fall in love anymore
but the truth is that God can re-ignite the love back

alot of marriages ends up in sadness or divorce
recall love bank- there's love units which can be deposit or withdrawn base on the actions of the person
love units can increased till it exceed the romantic love threshold- then the desire to marry will come in
married couples, however often does not continue to keep the love units increasing
because they forgot to keep it up
Love Busters - actions that stop the loving feeling
1 Cor 13: 4-7
abusive, controlling habits - a deliberate effort to cause your spouse to be unhappy
often the person doing it thinks that it's for the good of the other
but the receiving spouse will feel hurt by the actions then doubly hurt when he/she know it's deliberate
habit pattern- you are repeating it regularly
usually in a marriage - there's a giver and a taker lover
a taker will fight to hurt the other person
in a state of intimacy, the giver is in control- love will exist
in a state of conflict, the taker is in control- fights will exist- then withdrawal will occur.
couples then want to live separately
there're 6 love busters
1. Selfish Demands
love is not demanding its own way
policy of joint agreement- never do anything without an enthusiastic agreement between you & your spouse
instead of selfish demands- go for thoughtful requests
appreciate each others' opinions & feelings
2. Disrespectful Judgements
using threats & ridicule to hurt the other party
instead of disrespectful judgements- go for respectful persuasion
be open for prospects that we could be wrong
no point of winning an argument but losing the love
if things don't work out- then drop until another day!
solving the conflicts is not the main deal, instead seek to not withdraw your love units
be ready to accept that you can be demanding- it all depends on the other's opinions of you not yourself.
3. Angry Outbursts
according to NIV, love is not easily angered- you never get angry
usually the 1st 3 love busters is consequential
outburst aims to punish or even the score
a. acknowledge it if you have an anger problem
b. recognise that you're out to Punish
c. remember the policy of joint agreement
d. avoid love buster 1 & 2
don't be afraid to have zero tolerance for the love busters

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15/03/2009 : Weekend Service with Pastor Paul Scanlon

- Paul Scanlon

Weekend Service with Pastor Paul Scanlon

crossing over- takes courage to do it
church is not meant to be safe & predictable; just like Jesus
Jesus doesn't just look at me but also at the people in my life
reaching for people should be our DNA
Luk 4:43
Circle of Love
the Kingdom is filled with people of different made- up
is our love is driven by our comfort or by passion?
loving people is not endorsing their lives
a rebel is chosen over a revolutionary between Jesus & barabbas
15 revolution- spent 15mins a day minimally to make a difference to another person's life

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

08/03/2009 : The Power of Agreement

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

The Power of Agreement

Gen 2:24
beyond the sexual union-
hebrew word for male/husband - strong hand devourer- my hand is in the midst of the fire
female/wife- strong devourer what comes out of it
fire - strong devourer
when man & woman come together - The Lord in the Land of the Living
Alone
strong's 905- chief of his city
909 - of each alike, unable to reproduce
Gen 5:1-2 (KJV)
mankind is originally 1 by design not choice
then God made it by choice not by design
Help meet-
strong's H5848- aid
strong's H5048- a counterpart or mate his other side his other half his other view
Gen 1:26-27 (Amp)
we're created to be 1 but separated so that we can choose to come back as 1 - when we do God will be manifested
Mat 18:19-20
Jesus came to reconcile what disunity has taken control when Adam blame Eve for the disobedience
RIB -
strong's H6763 his side
strong's H5048
a counterpart or mate his other side his other half his other view Mat 19:3-6 (Msg)
how to build agreement & unity? cause naturally we will try to do self-preservation
when we know that it's not about me but about you
1 Cor 12:22-26
Acts 2:1-4; 46-47
Acts 4:24;31
1 Pet

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

28/02/2009 : Differences Between Men & Women (Part C)

-Pst. Kong Hee

Differences Between Men & Women (Part C)

Woman
1. Affection
2. Conversation - 15hrs
3. Honesty & Openness
4. Financial Support
1 Tim 5:8
Pro 12:9 GNB
Budget -
what i need - food, rent, transport, insurance
what i want - simple life pleasures
what i can afford -
husband's salary need to be able to provide what is needed
5. Family Commitment
Man to be a father to the children
a. lots of time with children - 15hrs
b. proper parenting skills
c. wise discipline
Eph 6:4 (MSG) - no unreasonable rules Or overcorrecting
d. explain rules to children
clear & patiently
e. handle anger


Man
1. Sexual Fulfilment
2. Recreational Companionship - 15hrs
3. Attractive Spouse
4. Domestic Support
Pro 17:1
Tit 2:4- 5 (MSG)
1. make a List of the weekly household tasks
wife-
husband-
2. Fair Division of Labour
3. Deposit love units into the love bank
work it out with each other
5. Admiration
Eph 5:33 (AMP)
males has ego- fragile
see if he's met any of your emotional needs - praise him for it
give him a tradeoff

if we can meet each others' needs- things can work out

why marriage fail
when couples failed to care for each other
when couples don't protect each other

- CHC @ Expo Hall 1; Sat Service @ 5.30pm

22/02/2009 : Q&A Session with Dr Kevin Dyson

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Q&A Session with Dr Kevin Dyson

staying committed to our spouse will depend on our vision in the relationship
parent have to let go in order for a blessed marriage - honor your parents
Jim Burns - creating an intimate marriage
need to keep connected to each other in spite of everything
topics issues for discussion -
things to do
-hearing your spouse eye- to-eye
-daily chores - appreciation to God
-tell the little things to each other
1 Pet 3:7
a woman required delicate attention
purpose of marriage is to create a new family unit
lose of feelings & trust - is a result of added up actions
so have to earn the trust
Eze 16
2 Kings 3:16-17

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

08/02/2009 : Differences Between Men & Women (Part A)

-Pst. Kong Hee

Differences Between Men & Women (Part A)

strategies for the leaders
marriage is important
1 Pet 3: 7
1. Sharing life
2. Considerate
3. Appreciation
1 Cor 7:3
Hos 4:6
a married couple has given each other the exclusive rights to meet each other's needs
affair- sexual relationship between 2 people who're not married to each other
Love Bank - love units
comfortable interaction- 1 love unit
good interaction- 2 love unit
very good interaction- 3 love unit exceptionally good interaction- 4 love unit
uncomfortable- - 1 love unit
bad- - 2 love unit
very bad- - 3 love unit
among the worst- - 4 love unit

women's need
1. Affection- cement of a relationship
1 Cor 7:3
affection = security, protection, comfort & approval

Men's need
1. Sexual fulfillment
1 Cor 7:4-5

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

18/01/2009 : Prayer (Spirituality)

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Prayer (Spirituality)

Hab 2:1-3
Habakkuk went to the watch willingly so that he can hear God for himself
I AM - I Exist - Not restricted by time & space

He is spirit
Act in human history
Creating spirit immaterial
breathes
woman fusion of 2 realms
man
animals
seeds
fruits
trees natural materials
land seas
sky water
light darkness

everything that Jesus do has eternal & spiritual consequences
1 Cor 10:31
Col 3:17
Phil 4:6
Mat 25:40;45
Jesus is in every interacting that He has with people
Life is preparation for eternity
- until we figure it out, life will not make sense to us
Eccl 3:12
God has no need, but if there's anything He needs or wants - fellowship with man
Adam is to work but he is not created to work - Adam started his 1st day at work when It God's day of rest
participate & be engaged to do what God has already done
John 5:19
We're not meant to start something & asking God to bless us but for us to seek out God's will for us - do his will which He will bless
believe & trust in God is all He ask
we're not here to earn our salvation
Mark 10:21-25

how should we pray

1. Be open to hear God in your prayers
Acts 9:8-12
Paul was blind naturally but seeing a vision in his Spiritual

2. Be specific in your prayers

3. Be persistent in your prayers
Luke 11:5-8
we need a new land
we'll start a new service in expo
it's a spiritual warfare, not flesh & blood

Exo 24:12
Be There totally when i'm praying

Luke 11:9-13

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

11/01/2009 : Honor's Reward

- Pst. John Bereve

Honour's Reward

2 Jh 8
God wants us to have full reward
1 Tim 6
the righteous will be rewarded on this earth
Mark 6:5 (Amplified)
Jesus was restrained
Mark 6:3-4
Honour (Greek) - time (tim- ee) literal meaning - a valuing
valuable,
dishonour - to treat as common
thoughts count
Mat 8
Mark 7
Luke 13:35
John 13:20
1 Sam 2:10
Mat 10:40-42
jesus identifies the 3 level of people we'll meet
1. those whe are in authority over us - prophets
2. those who are on our level me authority (our peers) - righteous man
3. those who are under us - the little ones
Honouring the Authority
4 levels of authority
1. Civil
Rom 13:3-4;6-7
1 Peter 2:17
2. Family
Eph 6:2-3
Deut 27:16
3. Social (bosses, teachers, coaches, etc.)
1 Tim 6:1
4. Church
1 Thess 5:12
1 Tim 5:17-18

Our Peers
Mat 10:41
Those Entrusted to Us
Mat 10:42


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04/01/2009 : Preparation for 2009

-Pst. Kong Hee

Preparation for 2009

The strength of City Harvest is not in our size or assets, but the sum total of the Education, Creativity and Character of the people.

1. Education
Knowledge is power
Hos 4:6
2. Creativity
God is a creative God
Colourful, not rigid and innovative
problem-saving - we can redeem the human society
3. Character
loving God whole- heartedly
loving people fervently
living by our convictions

we need to continue to build on the above

5 goals of a christians
1. Prayer - worship & spending time with God
2. Ministry - using our talents to serve others
3. Evangelism - spreading good news to friends and our family
4. Fellowship - spending time with our spiritual family, building lasting relationship
5. Discipleship - building of our character

carbohydrate, protein, fats, vitamin & minerals & water

Relationship - will determine the following
1. happiness
2. success
3. character
1 Cor 15

Pro 16:9

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28/12/2008 : Don't Look Back

- Pst. Kong Hee

Don't Look Back

Lk 17:32
Gen 19:12-13;15-17;24-26
winning the race of life, we need to strife our best feet forward.
1. Don't look back at the Old sins that were already forgiven
Is 43:25
Ps 103:12
2. Don't look back at the Old Defeats that get you down
Ps 37:32
failure is never fatal or final
3. Don't look back at the Old Conflicts that make you bitter
Don't nurse it, don't curse it, don't rehearse it, release it & God will disperse it.
Pro 19:12
The weak can never forgive... forgiveness is an attribute of the strong
the key to forgiveness is forgetfulness
Gen 41:51
Manasseh (Heb) means forgiveness
4. Don't look back at the Old Victories & think you have arrived (Phil 3:13-14)
the calling of the Lord is always upwards
our faith is for the now
we're to go on from glory to glory

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

24/12/2008 : Light Over Your Dark Days

-Pst. Kong Hee

Light Over Your Dark Days

Jh 12:46
Jesus was not taking about physical lights
He's talking about the light in our hearts
1. Dark days of Disappointment

2. Dark days of Distress

3. Dark days of Doubt
Ps 88
4. Dark days of Depression

- CHC @ JW; Tue Service @ 3.30pm

21/12/2008 : The Beauty of Christmas Light

-Pst. Kong Hee

The Beauty of Christmas Light

Jh 1:4-5
Christmas light
1. Let Jesus Make You a Person of VISION
Vision when put into thoughts is goals
we need to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R goals
2. Let Jesus Make You a Person of VALUE
have a promotion
2 Cor 3:18
3. Let Jesus Make You a Person of COMPASSION
Isa 60:1-5
Weakness
Isa 58:10
Isa 61:1

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14/12/2008 : Making A Difference Part 2

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Making A Difference Part 2

Luke 5:1-4
if we want to see a harvest we need to not hold back
1. Get out of your comfort (launch out)
2. Take risks (into the deep)
3. Reach out (let down your nets)
4. Harvest
we need to expect the unexpected
Luke 5:6-10
Gen 1:3-5
1. Light darkness
Gen 1:6
2. Sky waters
Gen 1:9
3. Land seas
Gen 1:14
4: Sun moon stars
Gen 1:20
5. Birds Fish
6. Animals Humans
7. Rested
God creating space for filling in
1 Cor 9:19-23 (TMSG)
John 14:16-18
Parakletons - a wonderful friend
John 15
can we be a good friend to others?
Mat 14:14
Neh 6:1-16

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

07/12/2008 : Recession Proof Living

- Pst. John Avanzini

Recession Proof Living

we're going to be recession-proof as part of the arise & build miracle - extra anointing
2nd dimension of giving - you are going to be recession-proof : on condition that we kept faithful to the arise & build
look beyond the surroundings
income-insulated plus accelerated Gen 47:6
Goshen will be the place where we have all the riches of the world
Gen 26:1-14
Isaac has ability to make money but not the ability to keep it
Gen 26:20-29
Blessing will grant us the ability to bless others
David
1 Sam 15:26
1 Sam 17:25
Goliath - stripped them naked & will leave them on the street
we'll do greater work
2 Sam 21:16-122
by now, Israelites are slaying giants
a talking stone
Luke

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

30/11/2008 : I Thank God For You

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

I Thank God For You

Deut 11:2 (GNB)
Deut 4:9 (TLB)
always remember the goodness of God
Eph 1:15-16
the pros of city harvest
1. Love
we're loving people & always cheerful
2. Generosity
a mature church is a giving church
a happy church is also a giving church
to love anyone & everyone
a day will come when our reaping will overtake our sowing Jh 16:21
2 Cor 9:6
1 seed planted will always bring forth plenty seeds
3. Faith
Jam 2:17 (NIV)
faith without works is dead
let's just kept on trying & just stay positive
heavenly minded for works on earth
Rom 1:8
4. Vision
Isa 43:18 (NCV)
5. Love for the Lost
continue to reach out
unity is an irresistible force
Gen 11:6
Matt 18:19

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

23/11/2008 : Ordination Service

-Pst. Phil Pringle

Ordination Service

The resurrection

we need more than information & revelation. we need impartation!
Eze 37:1-3
trouble is the evidence of baptism of the holy spirit
when we walk with God, we may feel happy inside but we will more likely find ourselves in horrible situations
patience & endurance will build our character
Eze 37:11
Pro 13:12
Exo 6:9
a wounded spirit will make u bitter
a broken-spirit has no energy

Why are the bones dry?
a. Broken Spirit
Pro 17:22
b. Cut Spirit
Ps 64:3
c. Bruised
Isa 42:3
Jesus doesn't break u, He'll restored you
d. Poisoned
Ps 140:3
speak forth your destiny
Anastasis - resurrection
Luk 24:3

we're here to bring resurrection to the dead world
Luk 24:5

the dead
1. the old
2. the negative
1 Jn 1:5

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

16/11/2008 : Preparation for Asia Conference

- Pst. Kong Hee

Preparation for Asia Conference

1 kings 10:1-5; 6-7
Asia conference briefing- what do we need to do.

Affirmation
Be encouraging
Considerate
Dress sharply
Exuberance
Fervency
Gracious
Hospitality
Initiative
Jot it down
Kindness
Life transformation
Mutual respect
Non-reservation of seats
Observation regulations
Politeness
Quest for excellence
Reverence
Spiritual hunger
Total involvement
Unity
Vigilance
Wisdom
X-factor: my attitude, be responsive
"Yes & Amen"
Zeal

Acts 4:31-35
believe in the power of power
the members will prosper & give

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

09/11/2008 The Transformation of Cities & Marketplace

- Ps. Ed Silvoso

The Transformation of Cities & Marketplace (pending further editing)

the transformation of the cities and nations through the redeemption of the marketplace
1 John 3:8b
the marketplace is the combination of business, education and government
God always talk about earth issues when He meet His people not heaven
68 of the 69 miracles of Acts happened in the marketplace
God love the world- John 3:16
Jesus was born in a hotel, the 1st people who greeted Him were businessmen. Jesus was involved in His family business
the marketplace is the heart of the city or region
if we want to change anything effectively we need to change its heart = marketplace
is it possible? is it biblical?
Luke 19:10
Jesus was here to save more than just people
but also what was lost
1. our relation with God
2. our relationship with each other (adam and eve / abel cain )
3. our relationship with the marketplace (the ground was cursed)
Col 1:19-20
Eph 1: 1:7-10
Luke 19:10
the context- the salvation of zaccheus - a leader in the marketplace house = home plus marketplace
Luke 19:11
the parable of the minas - do business
authority
cities

3 dimensions of Christ redemption
1. person
2. inter- personal
3. marketplace

4 ascending levels of involvement in the marketplace
1. christians trying to survive in the marketplace
2. christians who apply biblical principles in the marketplace
3. christians who business in the power of fulmess of the Holy Spirit
4. christians who bring transformation to the marketplace
God imparts - hits your heart then pass you wisdom

3 forms of capitalism
1. moral - started with judaism laws
2. amoral - doing for the sake of prosperity
3. immoral - underhand means

financial versa economic
babylonian system characteristics a city for ourselves
a tower that reaches heaven
a name to be known
a refusal to engage the culture mandate
control
demonic - humanistic
pride
selfishness
bring generosity
accompanied by faith - memory will try to defeat it
the used of life and the healing of nations - genesis - revelations and proverbs
moses and solomon were both asked to do the house of God
divine revelation versa best secular practices
the anointing for #2 - joseph, daniel and esther

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

02/11/2008 : Manifestation

-Pst. Kong Hee

Manifestation

Faith does not come by what I heard before but y what I’m hearing
Pro 13:12 – we can get discouraged when our hope is slowed down
Biblical manifestation in ts simplest form:
logos becomes rehma
written word becomes living word
Highest form: Jh 1:14 – the word becomes flesh
Written word becomes a living reality
Living the word 24/7
Yet not hard to do -> Gen 1 -> God spoke forth creation
Today -> we get born again in the Lord
Miracles healing, tongues-speaking, etc.
Unlike other creatures -> there’s no ending to the study of man.
Before the start of us, there’s the study of God as we’re made in the image of Him
How do we know?
E.g. innate within us, there’s moral - > all us know that it’s immoral to put a creature in an environment that is contrary to its basic nature
Lk 1:26-38 -> mary gave an unusual response
She was willing to be with child without a husband!
But God always work by the unusual response
For every biblical manifestation, there is always an unusually response
We won’t change our lives until we decide to be different
Had to shake the very core of our being for the change we want to see
E.g. Pst. Kong Hee -> church worker – normal way
God’s way – businessman!
Can I make an unusual response?
Do I desire a change? So do I desire a breakthrough?
Breakthrough: a sudden burst of power that takes you past the previous point of resistance.
What do you need today to bring you to the breakthrough?

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

26/10/2008 : 2008 Vision Weekend

-Pst. Kong Hee

2008 Vision Weekend

DNA of CHC
1. The Great Commandment
Matt 22:36-40
loving people
antihomosexual, judgmental, hypocritical, sheltered
loving the un-churched

2. The Great Commission
Matt 28:18-19

3. Cultural Mandate
Matt 5:13-16
7 pillars of society
family
religion
business
education
government
arts
media

marketplace - pop culture in order of impact
advertising
celebrities
music
movies
television
fashion
sports
arts

innocence is not a virtue
innocence that is tested
virtue is power and maturity
creativity requires risk-taking

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

19/10/2008 : Fourth Dimension: Water Crystals

- Pst. Kong Hee

Fourth Dimension: Water Crystals

Pro 4:23
soul is the most important part of us
heart works on 4 levels
1. Thinking
2. Vision and dreams
Gen 6
3. Faith
Rom 10:10
4. Speaking
Dr. Masasa Emoto - water expert
our words and our thoughts will affect others
Eph 3:20
thus coming together to see God will
God will not do stuff for us but we're going to do it with Him
i'm creative for the glory of God
Gen 1:28
believing is choosing
we need to keep on believing on the goodness of God
Jesus is a healing God
if we live simply in our own cleverness, we can get a measure of success but we can't sustain it as we'll continually be in stress
God only answers focused and persistent prayers
Gen 30:32-43
doing it the God way will bring you to another level

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

11/10/2008 : Creativity, Shortages & Scarcity

- Pst. Kong Hee

Creativity, Shortages & Scarcity

Exo 3:13
i am = yahweh (heb) jehovah
Exo 6:1-2
God Almighty = el shaddai (heb) - redeemer or restorer
Moses was to show God's wishes to redeem His people
Jesus = yeshua - redeemer cum restorer
Mat 19:1-4; 4-8
Jesus' reference point is always from the beginning
Gen 1:1
Elohim - creative God
God wants to bring us back to our creativity.
if Adam didn't sin, God would never ever have to reveal Himself is the redeemer
Thus God actually only meant for Himself to let us be fruitful
thus despite recession or whatever God is never even worried as He's a creator - He just create new resources
2007 survey of energy resources
resources is never in lacking - it's a matter of having the right technology in the right place.
food is also not in shortage it's about bad politics, selfishness & basically mismanagement of the resources
there's no lacking of resources but lacking of visions and dreams to get them
Gen 26:1-6; 12
Isaac went searching for wells during the recession - he didn't just cry for rain from God
v.25 Isaac prayed, cared for family then disciple his workers

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05/10/2008 : Breaking the Curse of Debt

-Pst. Kong Hee

Breaking the Curse of Debt

Loan vs. Debt Serviceable vs. Unserviceable
Appreciation vs. Depreciation
Luk 16:13
Mammon – god of debt
Deut 15:6
Deut 28:12
Ps. 37:21
Borrowing is ok but don’t make it a lifestyle
Pro 22:6-7
Pro 13
Debts will imprison you from doing things for God – when God asks u to do something for Him, you would be burdened by your debts which will hold you back from obeying God
2 Kgs 6:4-7
Neh 5:3-4; 11-12

1. Keep good records
Pro 27:23-24 (TLB)
Ignorance + Easy Borrowing = Disaster!

2. Plan my spending
Pro 21:5 (GNB)
Pro 21:20 (GNB)
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3. Reduce my debts rapidly
Pro 3:27-28 (TLB)

4. Pay my tithes faithfully to the house of God
Neh 13:10-13
Mal 3:10
What happens when we give our tithes?
a. The Church will be a blessing to all
b. Heaven will be open
c. The devourer will be rebuked away
d. Hard work will labor fruits
e. Spirit-led investments will prosper

5. Give my best offerings to God
2 Kgs 4:2-7

Checklist –
Bank loans
Bank overdrafts
Credits Card debts
Hired purchases
Home Mortgages
Loans from family
Loans from friends
Others

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28/09/2008: Don't Sink your Steward'ship'

-Pst. Kong Hee

Don’t Sink Your Steward’ship’

Don’t Sink Your Steward’ship’

10 Reasons why God wants you to prosper

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Josh 1:8)

“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (Deut 8:18)

1. God wants you to prospers because it is His nature (Gen 17:1-2)
2. God wants you to prosper so He can establish His covenant in the earth (Deut 8:18)
3. God wants you to prosper so you can provide for His Church (Mal 3:10)
4. God wants you to prosper to keen finances out of the devil’s control (Mal 3:11)
5. God wants you to prosper so you can help the poor (Pro 19:17)
6. God wants you to prosper so you can honor and glorify Him (Pro 3:9-10)
7. God wants you to prosper so you can leave an inheritance for your family (Pro 13:22)
8. God wants you to prosper so you can prove the sincerity of your love (2 Cor 8:8)
9. God wants you to prosper so you can lead and influence society (Deut 28:11-13)
10. God wants you to prosper because He is a good God and He wants to bless His children (Ps 35:27)

success - wealth, honour and influence
Mat 25:14 -15
Stewardship
God never test me in much, He always test me in the little
Mat 25:20- 23
Luk 19:17, 19
Luk 12:15- 21
beware of Covert-
i'm not meant for richness on my own
Hag 2:8
Ps 24: 7
1 Chor 29:1-5, 10-12, 14
i'm a re-distribution centre
1 Cor 4:2
Tithe : one tenth of income
1 Cor 16:2
God will never deposit into my life if He can't withdraw from my life
Luk 12:21-22, 29-31
the blessings will be added not multiply
2 Cor 9:6-10
God doesn't gives suddenly it gets slowly added onto our lives

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

21/09/2008 : Son-Ship (Part B)

-Pst. Kong Hee

Son-Ship (Part B)

a son is a builder of the family name
Gal 4: 1; 4-7
sons & daughters have a love relationship with their father & mother
son- heir of the house
1. A son carries the Genetic Code of the house
Gen 13: 2; 5-7; 11
Lot & his herdsmen started to has his own agenda when he became successful - resulting in strife
Lot didn't catch the spirit of Abram at all - can see it in his lives - his children & wife do not obey towards him
2. A son serves The Vision of the house
Gen 14:14
Phil 2:19-21
am i willing to go through the fire for my Lord
3. A son Shares The Pride of the house
Pro 17:6
we need to develop a healthy pride for our house
if we've nothing good to say, say nothing
4. A son Accepts Discipline in the house
Heb 12:5-7; 11
Ps 51
5. A son Gives Birth to children
loving a ministry is not the same as lusting after a ministry
lust is the desire to take without considering the consequences
Heb 12:2

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

14/09/2008 : Son-Ship (Part A)

-Pst. Kong Hee

Son-Ship (Part A)

Ps 127:1-5
God builds though people
God builds though the sons of the house
God builds generationally
God builds though relations
'son' (gr. huios) mature person who can handle responsibility
Rom 8:14
Heb 3:1-6
God can work through a faithful servant but He can only build through a son
Not that servanthood is not the way but we need to check our attitudes.
are we having a slave or son attitude when we serve?
1 Cor 15
it'll be strange if we don't hold the same values as our pastors
Phil 2:19-22
Like-minded = same mind-set
Timothy is like a son to Paul
Paul had an entourage of people wherever he goes but he had nobody else like Timothy
Phil 2:21
Jesus was willing to die to Himself - sonship
We can choose to be a son by choice just like Timothy - he didn't grow up under Paul's discipleship
We’re not just birth into a child, we can also choose our hearts
Can i be mentored?
Am i a child of the church or merely a member?
Gen 12:7-8; 13:1-3
Gen 28:10; 11
The house of God
1. Is a house of visions and dreams
2. Is the Gate of heaven
3. Is the Altar of God on the earth
Gen 28:18-19; 20-21

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

07/09/2008 : Right Thinking, Right Living

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Right Thinking, Right Living

Jer 29:11
God is not my problem
i need to know what's in God's mind that is for me.
Remove the following thoughts
1. defeated thoughts
2. critical thoughts
3. negative thoughts
God do not have thoughts to punish us
He's never filled with thoughts to punish us
We need to change the way we think
1. Who we are in God
Mat 14:25-32
Education System - the house of interpretation
1st level of education: Beit Sefer
2nd level of education: Beit Talmud
Only the best: Beit Midrash
the disciple will follow the rabbi - do & live according to the rabbi
Mat 11:28-30
Jesus felt that His disciples can spread His yoke
God has faith in me
Jh 15:16
i need to have faith in myself
2. What's important to God
stop just holding the good things but reach out for the best
3. Our giving to God
how am i giving to God? is it just a motion?
Shema = centerpiece of all morning and evening of Jewish prayers
Ps 50:12
God does not need me to give as He is able to feed Himself
God is looking for us to give out of our heart, out of love. Not just out of duty or routine

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

31/08/2008 : Faith for Success in Life

- Pst. Casey Treat

Faith for (real) Success in Life

Mk 9:22-23
The just shall live by faith
Having the faith to believe in the promises of God
1. Faith Is our connection to God
2. Faith will change the negatives in our lives
When we see bad stuff on earth, it’s not our job to simply just assume that the world is fallen. But take heart, we're created to clear the path
Rom 8:18-22
Rom 4:17-23
Rom 10:4
Mk 11-22
We’ll not have what u want in life but rather on what you believe in
Changes come when we've the faith to see the change
Mat 8:5-8; 23
Mat 9:2; 22; 28-29
3. Faith will frame your future
Heb 11:1
Mat 3:35
2 Cor 14:17
2 Cor 14:18
The bad things we experience in work is a result of others but we can use our faith to implement

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

24/08/2008 : 2008 City Harvest Bible Training Center School of Theology Graduation

-Pst. Alex Abraham

2008 School of Theology Graduation

We need a personal encounter with God
Name of Jesus is powerful - it brings great success & even miracles can happen in the Lord But knowing Jesus is not enough.
We need to have fellowship with the Lord
We need to pray for the congregation
Eph 3:14-20
from revelation, inspiration, illumination - reality

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

17/08/2008 : Weekend Services with Peter Wagner

-Pst. Peter Wagner

The church Is expected to War

Warfare is part of church
This sounds weird? Because Jesus is known as the prince of peace
Matt 10:34
Peace is only achieved after a period of war
1 of the reason why Singapore is peaceful because our country is ready for war should we be invaded - every single 1 of our male is trained for war

The church is expected to war.

It takes preparation for people to be in war.
1 Sam15:3-26
it takes successful war to be in peace.

The spiritual war we have as Christians.
1. Biblical framework.

Rel 12:11
Overcome by the blood of the lamb, testimony, they did not love their lives to death.

2.The divine command to war
Through intercessors-the prophets-apostles

3.strategic plans for war.

3 level ground level:cast out demons
occult level: organize different forces
strategic level: principalities

Spiritually warfare got to be the right timing, God's timing.

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

10/08/2008 : Servanthood Part E : Rebekah At The Well

-Pst. Kong Hee

Servanthood Part E : Rebekah At The Well

Gen 24:16
This story shows the bride that the Holy Spirit is searching for Jesus
If we're beautiful on the inside, we’ll be beautiful on the outside too
Our character will be revealed in our eyes
God is looking for servants in His people
7 qualities of servanthood
1. Servanthood is WILLING
Gen 24:18-19
Serving is an issue of our hearts
1 Pet 5:2
Energy always follows the willing
Motivation follows the willing
Gen 24:58
Ps 110:3
Only when we're willing then will God shows up
2. Servanthood EXCELS
Gen 24:19
Most people can start well but they don't usually have the stamina to finish it well
Phil 1:6
God excels in blessings
He doesn't only saved our souls but He's also here to bless our lives
Excellence means exceeding all expectations
Excellence is the attention given to details that leads to superior performance
3. Servanthood is SWIFT
Gen 24:18, 20
My speed shows my servanthood Time is more valued than money.
Deliver the service before it's due
4. Servanthood is NEVER CONVENIENT
Attitude was great
Luk 17:7-8
It will eat into my time, my rest and my comfort zone
5. Servanthood is HONORING
Our words and actions will show our humility
Luk 14:8
Be a lover of hospitality
6. Servanthood is WORK
Destiny came into our lives when we serve
There're going to be smelly situations, like meeting the camels, but they maybe bringing us our destiny.
7. Servanthood is CARING ABOUT PEOPLE
Studies has shown that very little effort is spent by people to serve people that are total strangers to us
Heb 13:1-2
We'll never really understand servanthood until someone who treats us like a servant
caring for people whom is different from us
Even if we're not a spiritual giants but we can still serve God and people

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

03/08/2008 : Living in Light of Eternity

- Pst. Mark Conner

Living in Light of Eternity

Ps 11
James 4
Life is very frail and short
Are we living in the perspective of eternity
The values of the world has not changed much
1 John 2:15-16
1. Pleasures - Heb 11:25
2. Possessions - consume with Consuming
1 Tim 6:6-7
3. Prestige - image of popularity
Mk 10:31
Rom 12:2
1 John 2:17
1. Knowing God
being a Friend of God will gives you something of eternity.
how to be a friend of God? we need to spend some time with God
learn to avoid the stuff He doesn't like
2. Love People
1 Cor 13
Love will last forever
Jesus placed a 10 on everybody
not just with people we like
3. Invest our time, talents and resources in the work of God
Eph 2:10
Psychology has discovered that the happiness that one receive from doing something for others will last longer from doing something for ourselves

We need to be reminded that God is not impressed by our works but by how much we know Him

- FOP @ SIS; Sun Service @ 7.30pm

27/07/2008 : Running the Race to Win

- Pst. Derek Dunn

Running the Race to Win

Heb 12:1-2 (NLT)
It's now technologically possible to live into 100yr old
2 Tim 4:6-8
the walk of a christian is likened to be like marathon - long & tedious
we all can come to a state when we have no more endurance to keep on keeping on
persistence and determination alone are omnipotent
1 Cor 9:25 (NLT)
Phil 3:14 (NLT)
spiritual dehydration, falls, burnt out & losing sights of the destination are just some reasons why christians give up sometimes
5 keys to finishing our race
1. know what fills and drains my tank
i.e. gossips, over tight schedules
anxiety attacks can hit you if u dun ensure that up fill is more than up drain
if it's coming to empty-ness, breakdowns can happen
2. understand the law of balance in life
Dan 5:27
balance is the proper order of things
3. Serve and lead out of rest
Ex 20:10
it need to be balance
Ps 127:2
Matt 11:28-30 (MSG)
4. Find a lightning rod in my life
Pro 11:14
5. Discipline my daily devotions
Scripture
Observation about it
Application
prayer for my life
we cannot live on nourishment of yesterday
Ps 68:19
stay disciplined on our devotion

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

20/07/2008 : Life and Light II

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Life and Light II

We're spirit-man with a moral-likeness like God.
Gen 3:1-3;4-5;11-12
man and woman was made to work in a pair
Gen 3:14-16 (NLT)
Woman's desire for man doesn't meant that the woman will love him but it simply means that she'll want to push him to do stuff
God created man to have dominion over earth but after man sin, man and woman then desire to dominate each other
Unlike Adam, Jesus did everything that Adam failed to fulfill. Adam was supposed to have a meaningful relationship with Eve. They're supposed to married and be each other's partners. However Adam failed to be a good groom.
Jesus was the groom for the church, thus as long as the church does not fight Jesus, the relationship will continue to grow, as originally planned for Adam and Eve.

Adam 930years Gen 5:5
Seth 912years Gen 5:8
Enosh 905years Gen 5:11
Noah 950years Gen 9:29

Jhn 15:5
after being immediately cut off from God, there’s still some life but that life won't last once used us without being re-charged
Jhn 3:3-6 (NLT)
Once we're baptised in the Holy Spirit, we'll have the gifts of the Holy Spirit, tools, and thus we'll have wisdom to do God's works
only the Holy Spirit
2 Cor 5:16
Regard = to see, to consider
Heb 5:13-15

Jhn 1:1-5; 20:30-31
the word was written so that we can have life
God do ensure that we've a person to believe in - Jesus
Jhn 5:22-24; 25-29;39
Word-Faith-Life-Light
the devil will try to give another word - which will turn us double-minded. how do we discern? tip: it's usually the easier way
Mat 16:17-23
the devil is always offering the easier way
God gives a vision but the devil will want to give you a Division so that we'll be divided within us

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

13/07/2008 : Servanthood (Part D) : Finding yourSELF in Christ

-Pst. Kong Hee

Servanthood (Part D) : Finding yourSELF in Christ

Exo 17:8-13
It's not about systems but people
Although system are important but it's the people who makes any difference
It's the man not the rod that brought victory for Israel
4 Areas of security that we need to have
1. Self-image:
How we see ourselves
Undeserving & unworthy?
Gen 1:27
Do not let others defines you
Recall that Jesus will make all things new
See new possibilities
2. Self - worth:
How we value ourselves
Rom 8:31-32
3. Self - esteem:
How we feel about ourselves
Pro 23:7
Faith is a feeling!
1 Jhn 4:16
We need to feel love & feel it regularly
The revelation is necessary
4. Self - Respect:
How I honor my dignity
I'm a king's kid
Servanthood is not being "servile"

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

29/06/2008 : Life & Light

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Life & Light

Jh 1:1-4
The light comes from the life
Gen 5:1-2
God created mankind (new being with a spirit) in the male & female manner
The spirit makes us a human
Gen 2:7
Man is created in the likeness of God in 2 manners
1. Image (outwardly): spirit life (Presence)
2. Likeness (inwardly): moral likeness (Standard of holiness)
Spirit: spirit life
Roles with purpose
1. God is a god of purpose
2. The purpose of a thing is in the mind of the maker
3. The purpose of a thing determines its potential
4. The potential of a thing reveals its purpose
5. When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable
Man 1st from dust of the ground
Man has foundational stuff to do
Man was created 1st as God has foundational stuff for him to do
1 Cor 3:11
1. Adam was put in a garden (connected to God's presence
Gen 2:15-16
1 Tim 2:8
2. God gave Adam information; instructions & revelation (communicate & teach)
3. Adam was given work to tend (Role of a provider)
4. Adam was given a garden to keep (Role of a protector)
5. Adam was given the task to name all the animals (leadership & ownership)
Gen 2:19
Yet due to the Fall, man is usually the weakest in the areas above
Gen 1:28
But to truly subdued & dominate the earth, man need woman
Woman is created to have vision & dreams too & express the life of God because she has been given talents & gifts
Gen 2:17
Rom 1:21-22
Gen 12:3
Jn 2:19
1 Cor 6
Why must men bring God's light & life to the world?
1. Claim back the lost territory
2. Restore back the original purpose
3. To deliver creation from corruption
Rom 8:19-21
4. The women can't wait for it
2 Cor 4:4-10

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

15/06/2008 : Father's Day: The Lord's Prayer

-Pst. Kong Hee

Father's Day: The Lord's Prayer

Children often see God based on how they see their earthly father
· Mat 6:9-13
God is holy & special
1. A good father has a respected position
Mat 6:9
2. A good father has a wonderful plans
Mat 6:10
Children will willingly follow good visions
3. A good father provides
Mat 6:11
Phi 4:19
Mat 6:33
Family experts advice - how to be more involved in your children
· Find an activity to do together regularly
· Help child develop hobbies & interests
· Mentor more & discipline less during teenage years
· Talk to your children, be a good listener
· Love your child's mother with all your heart
· Child never too old to be told "I love you"
4. A good father pardons
Mat 6:12
Scold only because you want to help
A good father will punish if we do wrongly
5. A good father protects
Mat 6:13

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

08/06/2008 : Weekend Service with Pst. Che Ahn

-Pst. Che Ahn

The Good News of the Gospel

Mat 4:17
We're trained in western education - Greek thinking
See it before you believe it
But not hebrewic
Lu 11:20
Mat 6:9
Eph 1:7
We don't always have to be happy but always joyful
Lk 12:32
1 Jh 4:8; 16
Mat 4:23

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

24/05/2008 : L.I.F.E.

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

L.I.F.E.

Gen 12:1-3
4 Parts to the covenant
1. Leaving to Cleave
In the Holy place
Leaving Egypt
2. Intimacy with the Lord
Into the Holiest of Holies
Stepping into the Promised Land
3. Faith in God (Wholly follow the law)->Blessings
Steadfast, Fidelity, loyalty, trust
Trials are only for a moment
Num 32:11-12
Gen 13:2;5-6
4. Example through Brokeness (life comes out of death)
2 Cor 4:7-12;13-18
Jn 6:51
Isa 53:3-50
Result : Life to the world
We never give up!
Rom 5
Heb 2:14-15; 16-18
Heb 4:15
Gen 50:20
Gen 22:16-18
Don't be stiff-neck
Ps 78:8-41
Heb 10:11
Will - decree

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5.30pm

18/05/2008 : Jabez 2 : Prayer - Part C

-Pst. Kong Hee

Jabez 2 : Prayer - Part C

1 Chr 4:9
3 Jn 2
2 Chr 7:14
Prayer is the secret of many successful man of God
1. Fasting - Humbling oneself
2. Praying - Seeking God
Would I be satisfied with just knowing God alone even if there will never be another miracle in my life?

10 good reasons to pray
· Temptations are overcome through prayer (Mat 26:40-41)
· The heart is softened through God through prayer (Hos 10:12)
· God is found through prayer (Is 55:6)
· Life gets refreshed through prayer (Ams 5:4)
· Soul is encouraged through prayer (Lk 18:1)
· Persistent is built through prayer (Rom 12:12)
· The Holy Spirit empowers through prayer (Eph 6:14)
· Anxiety is defeated through prayer (Phil 4:6)
· Revival comes through prayer (Acts 1:14)
· You will shake the world through prayer (Acts 4:31)

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

11/05/2008 : Mother's Day : Hannah

-Pst. Kong Hee

Mother's Day : Hannah

1 Sam 1:1-2;6
Hannah was in a troublesome marriage
She was barren & she had a rival
1. Hannah was dedicated to God
1 Sam 1:7
Hannah never grumble against God
She has a great attitude & even made a vow towards God - which is also not for herself but for Lord
2. Hannah was dedicated to her husband
1 Sam 1:5;19
The husband loved her more
She prayed with her husband
3. Hannah was dedicated to her child
1 Sam 3
Samuel was even better than his teacher-priest

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

04/05/2008 : Praying for the Lost into the Kingdom (tentative title)

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Praying for the Lost into the Kingdom

Lk 19:10
Mat 28:19
All the big days goals will be lost if we don't start soul-winning in our daily living.
1. Spiritually fruitful
Spiritual birth
Gen 1:26-28
We have been created to be spiritual & productive
a. Lifeless (soil) -> man (Adam)
b. Adam (man) -> Eve (woman)
c. Woman (Mary) -> Man (Jesus)
d. Man + woman -> man + woman
e. God + man (church) -> eternal life (man + woman)
Jn 15:2-6
Cannot be spiritually barren
2. Spiritual adoption
Praying in the spirit
Caring & praying for a spiritual orphan
Starts from Conception (burden in the heart & praying), Gestation (caring for the lost) (Pray Until Something Happens) -> Birth (a new soul is born)
Gal 4:19
The Great Co-mission: doing it with others
Mat 16:18-19
Mat 18:16-19
In 2-3 people! We need co-workers & the Holy Spirit
Mat 9:37
Send = gk. Ekballo = eject, driven out, cast out, get out
Apostello gk.= sending forth or the official sending of the disciples
Can I encourage to pray for the souls in my hands?
3. Spiritual empowerment
Working with the Holy Spirit
1 Cor 12:13
1 Cor 2:10
Prayer give us access to God's mind
Jh 5:19
We need to claim something before we can have it
Jn 12:49
Copy Jesus' ways
a. Effective name list
b. Vision & dreams
Moving in the invisible = > to the impossible
c. Minister to the hearts of our prospects
Gen 1:2
Sadhu Chellappa
Refuse to give up
Mat 27:50-51
2 Cor 3:14-16
Heb 6:19

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

27/04/2008 : Jabez 2: Prayer - Part B

-Pst. Kong Hee

Jabez 2: Prayer - Part B

1 Chr 4:9
Honorable = Kabod (heb) = glory, substance & weight
Jabez was a man of prayer
1. Prayer life
2. Influence over others
3.
4. Strength against temptations
Desire -> Discipline -> Delight
Mk 16:15
Go into every aspect of the society
Mk 16:17-18
We will speak in new tongues
1. For edification
1 Cor 14:4
Charging ourselves
2. For praise
Act 2:11
3. For intercession
Rom 8:26
4. Spiritual warfare
Eph 6:18
5. For revelation
1 Cor 14:15
Act 2:1-4;16-17
Prayer is necessary for us to know what God is speaking to us

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

20/04/2008 : Weekend Service with Rev. Dr. Kim Sunghae

-Pst. Kim Sung Hae

Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8
The power(s) of the Holy Spirit
1. Build good relationship with others
He will help us to love others (even people that you usually dislike)
Help us to recognise the grace others have shown us
Col 6:9
God does not want us to keep our hates within ourselves - it will only make us sick

2. (give us) Heavenly Wisdom
Solomon has wisdom over riches and honor
God also gives us wisdom through visions & dreams
There's many ways to gain knowledge but gaining wisdom is only available through the Holy Spirit
We need to ask from God
Wisdom must be used not stored away. (keeping quiet is not active wisdom!)

3. Cast out diseases & demons
Isa 53:5
We're meant to be well & not sick

4. (to be) Strong Witnesses for God
Don't be a weak witness
2 steps to being a witness
a) Pray
praying for the souls & the salvation of others
b) Just say it!
speak into others' lives!
do not hesitate

Indeed without the Holy Spirit, we will have many difficulties doing the above 4 things on our own

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

13/04/2008 : Jabez 2 : Prayer

-Pst. Kong Hee

Jabez 2: Prayer

1 Chr 4:9-10
Only 2 men in the entire bible that receive instant answer from God : David & Jabez
Honorable : Kabud (Heb.) great, weight, substance
Having the appetite to soak in God's presence is more important than simply coming into God's presence
We need to be spiritually hungry

1. Bless my soul - our spiritual life
2. Enlarge my territory - Our influence for God
3. Hand upon me - God's presence in our lives
4. Keep my from my enemy - God's protection over our lives

Prayer life
my prayer life will determine my destiny
Samson was the only judge that never delivered the children of Israel
Although he was also probably the most gifted
I need to be spiritually hungry
Isa 40:30
Objective + Discipline
- Passion!
My love for God is build on my ability to wait upon the Lord
Mat 6:5
Ps 91:1

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

05/04/2008 : Thinking with Excellence

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Thinking with Excellence

2 Pet 1:5-7
7 stages of Spiritual development
1. Virtue : Arete (gk.) = excellence
this word is mentioned in the bible 70 times
Excellence - to exceed a given standard that is ordinary, average, terrible or unworthy

1. To be superior in quality
Quality is never by change but a result of high intention
The call of God is always a call to excellence - never a call to mediocrity
No 2nd strike mentality
It's not about how nice but how good we are
Disorder invites even more disorder
Sol 2:15
2. Excellence is to obtain greater in quantity
Jn 15:16
cannot drop my standard
i must be willing to pay for the price of my success
Ps 126:5-6
a. demand of our heart
Pro 4:23
Lessons - geographical boundaries
every trouble? see it as stepping stone!
b. demand on our time
we can never regain time. so don't idle it away
c. demand on our money
Lk 16:11
3. Excellence is to transcend my job description
Mat 5:41
1st mile : duty
2nd mile : love
Love only begins after the demans of duty have been met
Rom 13:8
4. Excellence is to outdo myself each time
i need to be better
Excellence is to exceed expectations
Eph 6:5-6, 7-8
How to change my thinking?
Right thinking -> right behaviour
Excellence is not extremist (perfectionism)

What then is thinking with excellence?

Not Law but Liberty Gal 5:13-16
Not System but Service Mat 20:25-28
Not Self-centered but Spirit-centered Zac 4:6
Not Legalism but Love
Not Fear but Faith 2 Tim 1:6
Not Control but Concern
Not Duty but Devotion Exo 17:12
Not Getting but Giving 2 Cor 9:6-7
Not Explanation but Example Jn 13:13-15
Not Bondage but Breakthrough

Jesus turned dirty water into the best wines
So ordinary us can be used to extraordinary works!

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5.30pm

30/03/2008 : Right Decision - Your Keys to Success

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Right Decision - Your Keys to Success

Jam 1:5-8
A survey done revealed that criminals thought that successful people are simply people who are 'not caught' while successful people rendered their success as a result of hard work, being responsible & no good luck belief
To get where you want to go in life, we much start where we are
Decision, Dedication & Decisiveness is the quality needed to bring change
Opposite of decisiveness = Ambivalence will bring us to our inability to breakthrough
Jam 4:17
Ps 119:113
Procrastination - lack of sense of urgency
Some areas of focus we need to have include
Health
Ability
Relationships
Vision
Emotional Life
Spiritual Life
Though Life

yet man procrastinate...why?
1. Task - difficult
2. Fear of the unknown
3. Lazy!

How then can we overcome?
1. Activate my planner
Write it down & prioritise!
2. Break large tasks
Do them 1-by-1
3. Create deadlines
Be specific!
4. Deal with the mess
-always decide what need to be filed, throw or be executed?
5. Encourage myself
I can do it. It's never too late.
6. Face your fears
Do the harder tasks first
7. Do goals review
Go through the check lists!
8. Hang on & don't give up!
Success doesn't come suddenly
9. Initiate now
Start today
Eccl 11:4

Money : the power of savings
Our desires will always be more than our ability to gratify it
Job 8:7
How to save?
1. Spend less
2. Put aside as a store/ reserve
the power of accumulation
heard of the 8th wonder? - Compounded interest
Jud 13:24-25
Mahaneth Dan : place of decision
Zorah: sting of the hornet, wasp nest
Eshtaol : seeking the face of God

Samson has problems with lust
Jud 14: 1-3;20
Jud 16:1
Jud 16:4
eventually despite being a chosen judge for God's children, Samson became blinded as a result of his lust
Jud 16:20-22
He went 1 huge round of wrong decisions

time of reflections - where's we? what's holding us back?

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

23/03/2008 : The Power of Forgiveness

- Pst. Kong Hee

The Power of Forgiveness

Lk 23:33-34
Jesus was harshly trested when He's on His way to the cross
No death of dignity
Jesus was not asking God to forgive the Romans soldiers, the Jews or the Pharisee. But our sins & wrongdoings!

1. Unforgiveness keep the pain alive
Our joy will be robbed
2. Unforgivenss produces bitterness
Heb 12:15
Psychosocial impact
Anger hormones comes from adrenal glands
too much of it => slow death
18% depression was a result of anger turned inwardly
3. Unforgiveness give Satan an open door
Eph 4:26-27
1959 Karl Menninger
4. Unforgiveness hinders fellowship with God
Mat 6:14-15
The beauty of coming to God is because of forgiveness
God's forgiveness is complete & total
Isa 43:25
I receive God's forgiveness
Give forgiveness to others

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

21/03/2008 : Breaking the Shame Barrier

- Pst. Kong Hee

Breaking the Shame Barrier

Heb 12:2
2 Cor 5:17

The Shame Barrier
-Fear based emotion that makes one feel unlovable & unworthy
Guilt => Actions
1. Shame robs you out of the motivation to seek love
2. Shame robs you of healthy relationships
3. Shame causes anger & depression
4. Shame causes psychological processes
5. Shame causes problematic moral behaviours

We can feel emotionall rejected => enduring all verbal abuse & sometimes even physical abuse.
Yet should it be so?
Isa 53:3-4

- CHC @ CHC JW; Fri Service @ 4.30pm

16/03/2008 : Weekend Service with Phil Pringle

- Pst. Phil Pringle

The Principle of a Seed: The Anointing

God is not old
Deu 8:18
The principle of a Seed: The Anointing
Lk 4:18
1. All of us have an anointing
1 Jn 2:27
Our suffering is not in us but God
We will go through trials
Be involved in a battle
War-climate -> staying hero
The overcomer is the person who will move God’s kingdom
Don’t judge myself by my outward world
Mk 5:30
2. The anointing lubricate me
Sets me free
3. There’s a great variety in Anointing(s)
We can do the impossible
4. There’s joy when we are in the Anointing
Isa 61:3
5. Anointing can be imparted – laying of the hands
Lk 6:19
Heb 6
6. It is imparted in a measure
7. It will quicken you
Act 3:19
We need to be refresh
Satan will wear people down
2 Kg 4

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08/03/2008 : Servanthood Part B

- Pst. Kong Hee

Keys to Promotion

Servant Hood II
Mat 20:25-27
God only labeled us as good servants & not any other titles
So it’s not about being top (in name) but in our attitude
Ps 71:21
We can be great, because this will bring God glory…
Yet in the spiritual realm, we need to serve
Servant = Gk. Dirkopnos – Still a free soul
Slave = Gk. Doulos – not free
3 keys to promotion
1. Handling the little things
Lk 16:10
Details determine destiny
1 Kg 10
Things are in order due to discipline
We need to stay disciplined
Excellence is the attention given to details that leads to superior performance
2. Handling money
Lk 16:11
If we’re not even faithful in money (that has no righteousness or evilness) then how will God give us responsibilities in things that even more precious?
3. Handling what belongs to another person
Lk 16:12
Have we been careful with our work, family & how we represent God to others?
Jn 1:6
Eph 3:18
Who should we serve?
1. Depth: We are to serve God
Col 1:16
Ps 84:10
2. Height: We are to serve our leaders
2 Kg 3:11
Exo 33:11
Jesus was flowing with John’s ministry
Authority flows form Top Down
We are all living on borrow authority
The kingdom of God is a kingdom of relationship
Do we want what we’re told by our leaders?
3. Width: We are to serve one another
Mat 20:28
4. Length: We are to serve the World
Dan 1:4

- CHC @ Expo Hall 1; Sat Service @ 5.30pm

02/03/2007 : Servanthood Part A

-Pst. Kong Hee

Servanthood Part A

Jn 13:2-5
Power, position, purpose
Jesus is fully aware that His 11 disciples will prove themselves imperfect in the time to come. Yet He is still secured in His power, position & purpose. He will not be wavered.
This sense show that none of the disciples serve each other before the supper (which is usually the custom – the one who serve is of the subordinate position & none of the disciples are willing to lower themselves.
But Jesus served…not serving out of fear or to score points
Jn 13:12-17
Are we ready to serve with all of our hearts?
It’s not a about others but how we see it
1. Servant hood is the key to promotion
Phil 2:5-7; 8-11; 12-15
Joseph: his circumstances have never ever been prefect yet it has never has any impact upon his character
2. Servant hood is the key to Authority
Lk 19:16
3. Servant hood is the key to Destiny
Gen 24:18
We need to cover our basics
It’s not about how high but how humble
We all need to self-check

- CHC @ Expo Hall 1; Sun Service @ 10am

24/02/2008 : Weekend Services with Rev. Ulf Ekman

-Pst. Ulf Ekman

The Supernatural Ministry

Mat 14:22-23
Jesus’ ministry is based on the supernatural
Jesus had no fear unlike Peter
All of us have fears & this is normal
Only when we know Jesus intimately then can we have no unnatural fear towards God
God will take the fear of punishment/supernatural away
Jesus was here to show us that we can live a righteous life just like Him
Jesus is here to let us inherit Him
He does not want us to stay in the boat
We need to have the courage to move out
Jesus is a good God; He knows the disciples’ fears thus He always encouraged them,” Be of good cheer!”
Jesus’ plans often offered anxiety & unknown to His people. He wants us to be willing& to trust Him
The people in the boat, who’re actually disciples, will mock & teased, as not every disciple will be willing
But God is not interested in changing our circumstances but us!
God wants us to be overcomers
After all, allowing ourselves to be thrown into something extraordinary is either because we’re stupid or because we know we’ve God on our side
To be ready for tomorrow, we need to be ready today
Heb 2:14-15
Death => the fear of it comes from the aftermath. Satan’s only weapon comes from that
We worried about being rejected/ cast away

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16/02/2008 : Build to Last

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Build to Last

2 Pet. 1:5-11
We need to focus on the right stuff & this change is necessary for us to re-focus
Mat 6:33
The rich young ruler was following the commandments but understanding the rationale
Values are necessary for long-term growth
So what kind of values should we have?
Mat 12:25-26
1. Loyalty
Who do you choose to be loyal to?
God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Our company, etc.
These are our visions, our life(s), our calling & our mission
2. Commitment
3. Respect ( Humility)
Relationship precedes ministry
No respect = growth of contempt
Is our attitude kingdom-minded?
Phil 2:5-11
Completely opposite of Satan
4. Accountability (Connectedness)
Jn 15:5
We need to remember our leaders/vines
5. Family
6. Love (forgiveness/mercy & grace)
Building an environment of faith
Where mistakes are allowed
1 Cor 13:4-8
Going all the way for others
7. Faithfulness (Trustworthiness)
Faithfulness is the cornerstone of character – Edwin Louis Cole
Lk 16:10
1 Cor 4:2
8. Hard work ( diligent)
2 Thess 3:10
Eph 4:28
9. Integrity (Truthfulness)
Jn 14:6
Jn8:44
10. Generosity
Act 20:35(b)
1 Tim 6:6-8
Jam 3:14-16

The above 10 values were from Exo 20:1-17
Going back to the law is not about simply obeying but understanding the rationale is the essence of the 10 commandments
Rom 1:29-32
2 Tim 3:1-2

The VALUES of having values
V. Visible: identity
A. Attracts: Magnet
L. Lead: Compass
U. Unite: Glue
E. Establish: Foundation
S. Standard: Ruler
Pro 3:1-8

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10/02/2008 : Tamar and Judah

- Pst. Kong Hee

Tamar and Judah

Gen 2
Marriage is the 1st institution that was created by God
For both believers & non-believers
Ecc 19:9
A good marriage is the only heaven on earth
Eph 5:22-25
If marriage cannot work for us, then it also means that our relationship with God also cannot work
1. The role of the husband is to be the Leader
Dignity
2. The responsibility of the husband is to Love his wife
Lay down the life
1. The role of the wife is to be a Helper
Gen 2:18
Dream-enabler not dream thief
2. The responsibility of the wife is to Submit
Eph 5:24

The challenge of making marriage work often falls squarely on the men
Rom 5:12
Gen 3:6 (NIV)
1 Tim 2:13-14
If well-protected & loved…most woman (no matter how powerful they maybe in their career) they will be willing to submit to their husbands

Gen 38
Levirate marriage: Lat. Levir: Husband’s brother
Judah messed up but he didn’t quit
Tamar wanted her rights -> Jesus’ lineage was created

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03/02/2008 : The Power of Endurance

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

The Power of Endurance

Heb 10:35-36
After confidence - > Endurance
= Strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
2 Cor 6:4
2 Tim 3:10
Success is going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm – Winston Churchill
How to keep on keeping on?
E.N.D.U.R.E
Embrace God’s purpose in the situation
1 Pet 1:7
We need to constantly ask ourselves what’s God’s purpose?
Ans: Me! My faith, my character & my attitude!
A person’s strength is shown in adversity not victories
Jam 1:3-4
Mature & complete ourselves in Christ Jesus
Rom 5:3-4 (NLT)
Nature my spiritual root
Mk 4:16-17 (CEV & the Message)
When there’s no root = no dept of earth
On the sea, the boat depends on nothing except the compass. Not gut feelings, not experience
Likewise -> in our life we need to depend on nothing but the promises & word of God for directions
Lk 8:15
Rom 15:4
Patient: Endurance
Comfort: Encouragement
Our life have to be build on God’s words
Direct my attention to Jesus Christ (God)
Matt 11:28
Heb 12:2
Use my experience to help others
2 Cor 1:6 (NLT)
We’re in a fallen world, thus we need encouragement & who can be a better encourager than someone who have overcome?
2 Tim 2:10 (NLT)
God will never waste any experiences
Relay on God’s power
Col 1:11 (CEV)
Rom 12:12 (The Message)
Expect God to bless me!
Jam 1:12 (NLT)
Jam 5:11
It will be according to my faith
Heb 10:36 (NAB)

John Stephen Akhwari’s story

John Stephen Akhwari (b. 1938? in Mbulu, Tanganyika) was an Olympic athlete at the 1968 Summer Olympicsin Mexico City. He represented Tanzania in the marathon. During the race he fell, badly cutting his knee and dislocating the joint. Rather than quitting, he continued running. He finished last among the 74 competitors. When asked why he continued running, he said simply, "My country did not send me to Mexico City to start the race. They sent me to finish." There was an article written up in Delta's Sky Magazine. Akhwari has lent his name to the John Stephen Akhwari Athletic Foundation, an organization which supports Tanzanian athletes training for the Olympic Games. His story is featued in the Beijing 2008 Song Hero.

We’re not here to enter a race but to finish it.

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

27/01/2007 : Weekend Service with Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard

- Pst. A.R. Bernard

Your Redemption Value in God

Understanding the wisdom of Jesus
We need to come to know who God really is?
How? By coming to us in the form of Christ.
Christ – Shepherd
We? – Sheep!
Gen 4:19 - 20 (NLY v.2)
Background of this verse : - the capacity of man has been revealed and given to Adam. But he fall before he was able to experience his capacity
Yet we need to know that Fallen is not equivalent to the fact that our capacity has been taken away
Thus it has to be redeemed by Christ
Redeemed as God does not waste anything
He doesn’t just throw us away after Adam has fallen
We can still open-up our capacity to multiple, be fruitful, subdue & have dominance
Adam (fallen) = Corrupt & Perverted -> Cain (Evil) Vs Abel (Good)
Cain – City (Social Construct) -> Livestock (Poultry industry) -> Flute & Harp (Inventions) -> Tools (mining, purification & molding of metals?
Even though Cain, which represented the evil side of man, survived instead of Abel, but his capacity was not taken away. In fact the above showed that the entire human society has been build. Man is not merely monkeys.
Saving grace -> brings us out, change us & send us again to the social institutions
God’s mission is about redeeming the value within me
We should not be asking “What am I here for?”
Instead our life’s purpose should be built on “Who am I here for?”
We’re saved so that others can be saved
Separated from the world is not isolation from the world
Recall: Kristos Kas Kosmos
Culture [fallen] but redeemable
Because the Holy Spirit has been poured onto ALL man
There is value even in junk, which explains the existence of the junkyard -> value of junk can be seen there & what it eventually can become
Am I ready to be cleansed?
God will save the best for the last.
All creation is waiting for the full revelation of God
So we need to continue to learn, grow & increase!

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 9.30am

20/01/2088 : The Power of Faith (Confidence)

- Pst. Kong Hee

The Power of Faith (Confidence)

Faith
Heb 11:1
Evidence = Confidence (of achieving the things not seen)
Faith is an attitude
Heb 10:35
Confidence can leak away
Mat 4:1-3,-5-6,-8-9
'If' you are a real Christian(?) - prove it!
Satan was tempting Jesus in His confidence
Mat 11:4-6
"Offended" Gk. Scandclizo = Trip up, stumbled, enticed to sin
Ps 21, 16
we're to continue to known the following
Jh 13:3
1. Position
2. Power
3. Purpose
Jn 3:14-15
Dan 14:14
Having a secret place with God
Ps 91:1
Ps 23

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 9.30am

13/01/2008 : Forgiveness (Letting go)

- Pst Tan Ye Peng

Forgiveness (Letting go)

Col 3:13
What is forgiveness?
Doesn't change your past but it will enlarge your future
1. Real forgiveness is unconditional
2. Forgiveness does not minimize the seriousness of the offense
Do not cheapen the forgiveness by joking about it
Pro 26:18-19
3. Forgiveness isn't resuming a relationship without expecting a change
Forgiveness is given from the offended while reconciliation is only possible from the offender
The offender must have the following
- Repentance
- Restitution
- Rebuilding trust
4. Forgiveness isn't forgetting what has happened
Focus on something else!
5. Forgiveness isn't my right when I wasn't the one hurt

Why do we forgive people?
We will never see something until we see value in it
Because God has a greater & better future for me in my life & without letting go of my past, I can never embrace my future
Do not let resentment & bitterness consume you!
Life is 10% "what happened" & 90% how we react to it
We will react based on our values
How do we know our values?
1. What is most important to me
2. What do I stand for
3. And what I am willing to pay the price for
Heb 12:16-17
We need to know what should be our values like the back of our hands
If we judge what we value by our circumstances, we will de-value want is important to give value to what is momentary
We need to build our values on God's principles so that we will not be ruled by our circumstances.
Hey 12:15
How do I forgive people?
1. Give up my right to get even
2. Set boundaries - walls with a gate
3. Respond evil with good
Lk 6:27-28
4. Repeating these steps as long as necessary
Forgiveness is not a 1-time event
Forgive & remember (how God turn it for you - because we can only be thankful when we remember what God has done for us)
Rom 8:20
Not all things are good but they will work for my good

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 9.30am

06/01/2008 : Focus & Goal Setting

- Pst. Kong Hee

Focus & Goal Setting

Lk 11:34
Focused light has tremendous power
Success is not about hocus pocus but focus
Lk 9:51-53
Phil 3:13-14
1 Cor 9:26 (TLB)
Lk 14:28-31
We can have faith for great things, but we also need to plan & have goals
How to set goals
1. Specific
If you don't know your destination, how do you know if you have arrived?
2. Measurable
3. Action Plan
4. Realistic
Dreams bring you everywhere
5. Time conscious
6. Expectation management
Pro 13:19
7. Revelation
Hearing it from God

Opposite of focus is distraction

1. Don't get distracted by interim success
Jn 4:1-3
2. Don't get distracted by competition
Jh 3:22-26
The disciples were envious, but John is steady
Jh 21:17-19
3. Don't get distracted by the pain of life
Heb 11:2

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29/12/2007 : Change Is Necessary For Growth

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Change is Neccessary for Growth

Mat 18:1-4 (NIV)
Change is necessary for growth
Repent is Jesus’ ministry message
Change in the direction, action and eventually my destiny will too be changed in the manner I want to be
Change will be ever constant throughout our life
We change clothes, looks, jobs, friends & etc.
Every living thing experiences change
Repent = change of my mind
Re -> go back to something
Pent -> highest place (of thinking)
God’s thoughts: highest form
è Lay hold of God’s promises for me.
è No change? No growth.
Greatest enemy of change is tradition
e.g. Fosbury flop; Pepsico
All are changes made for the better
Disciples of Jesus also adapt to changes to turn into somebody different
Luk 19
Do I know my changes? Increasingly I need to know my change
Transformation is a necessity
All changes begins with a decision
- Dedication to the decision
- Disciple to the dedication
Any areas that we need to change?
What will stop us from changing?
1. Pride
2. Fear
3. Rebellion
4. Laziness
5. Ignorance
Denial will not bring us anywhere
Only fools and dead man don’t change
Fools refuse to change while dead man can’t
When change is necessary, not to change is destructive
Pro 1:20-23*-24;5
4 kinds of people are mention in the above verse
1. Simpletons
2. Fools
3. Scorners
4. Wise men
We all start out as simpletons, and then we can either choose to be a fool or a wise man. Be a fool for too long and u will then become a scorner.
Don’t find yourself changing due to a crisis.
Either you lead the change or the change will lead you.
If I let change lead me, it will lead me to a place where I do not want to go
My ability to lead the change will determine my success in life

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5pm

23/12/2007 : Light of Christmas

-Pst. Kong Hee

Light of Christmas

Jh 1:4-5
Lights are very important in the Christmas story
1. Light gives life
2. Light gives vision
With vision (& dreams), we can do all things for God
3. Light dispels darkness
With God in us, the darkness within us will have to flee

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

09/12/2007 : Weekend Service with Rev. Dr. John Avanzini

- Pst. John Avanzini

I Saw You Under The Fig Tree

Jh 1:47-50 (Amplified)
Not double-minded
Believing in it even if it looks like it's not going to.
Jn 15:12
People of greater works
Jh 1:50 (Son of God)
Jh 1:15 (Son of man)
Ability of man that can open the window of heaven
Window of heaven hinges on tithes & offerings
Everest - self-worship
The man was doing something that will open heaven's windows - had to be financial
Fig tree - peace & safety
1 Kg 4:25
Gen 3:7-13
Be-guiled
Heb 1:14

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 9.30am

02/12/2007 : Confidence vs Fear Of Failure

-Pst. Kong Hee

Confidence vs Fear Of Failure

Heb 11:1
Faith is a substance, a foundation & a supporter.
Faith is confidence (centre column)
Heb 10:35
It is easy to worry
But worries does not add to our lives
No faith = no confidence
Unable to move
It is not self-confidence but faith confidence
Mk 11:22
Jh 15:4-5
There's no life in the branch of the great vine unlike other trees.
Other trees can continue to grow when cut off from the trunk & continued to be cultivated to grow
There're many promises of God which God promises to strengthen us but we need to stay on His covenant
Gen 3:6-7
Adam was surrounded by many dangerous animals & the only protection that God gave him is his mind
Hold the revelation & vision in our spirit but the ideas in our minds
1. No feeling of inferiority
2. No sense of adequacy
3. No fear or apprehension to stand up to God's platform for you
Gen 3:9-10
It's normal to fail, don't over react to it
Heb 2:14-15
In our society, failure is lack of faith
Matt 25:24-25
Don't hide our talents
1 Jh 3:4
Our connection with God is greater than our weakness

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 9.30am

25/11/2007 : Making Your Dream A Reality

-Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Making Your Dream A Reality

Mk 10:27
Truth #1 “Nothing is impossible with God”
Renew our mind!
Mat 19:26
Lk 1:36-38
Jer 32:26-27
Gen 18:13-14
It may be possible that we will laugh at God’s promises for us just like Sarah
Mat 17:20
It’s never about God not able to do it but rather us who is full of disbelief which stopped God
The spirit of the world is fill with negative & our carnal self tends to be drawn by the world

Truth #2 “Whatever God has said it, it will be done”
Isa 14:26-27
Look at Jesus’ life, there may be obstacles & difficulties but did anything ever stop Him (except for unbelief from others?)
Acts 23:11-
There’s a huge conspiracy against Paul.
But he got 500 bodyguards
Protected & sheltered till he reach Rome
a. Open your heard to God’s dream
Isa 55:8-9
God doesn’t think like me, I need to think like Him
Isa 43:19
Eze 36:26
b. Give my life to live God’s dream
Sow my life as a seed to God’s dream
Heb 2:6-9
No Cross? No Crown.

Truth #3 Encourage others to dream God’s dream
God’s attention is always to the insignificant
Don’t be a dream killer
Ignore dream killers
Don’t harbor up on unforgiveness!
Release it.
Mat 27:33
Gall was given to Jesus so as to put bitterness in His life
But Jesus refused to go to the Cross with bitterness in His life
Exo 15:23;27
Only 1 decision is needed to move from bitterness to sweetness in life

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

18/11/2007 : The Cross

-Pst. Phil Pringle

The Cross

It signify our salvation
Heb 7:27
Through the Cross, we’re given the power of choice
It’s not about God coming but my choice
I need to die to myself
7 Great works of the Cross
1. Set free from Sin
Isa 43:22-28
1 Jn 1:9
I’m forgiven. Period
I will not remember my sin!
2. Set free from Sickness
1 Pet 2:24
The devil is afraid of me.
Program our mind with the word of God. Not our eyes.
Ps 103:3
Matt 9:5
3. Set free from the Devil
Col 2:15
Gen 3:15
Phil 2:10
4. Set free from Poverty
2 Cor 8:9
Lk 8:3
Chuza: wicked King but his wife funded Jesus!
Jesus will make the people who love Him rich
Job 1:3
5. Set us free from the curse of the Law
Gal 3:30
Eph 1:30
Deut 28:16-17, 19
Deut 28:16-17, 19-21
6. Set free from Myself
Gal 2: 20
Rom 6:3-4
Remove the sinner in us
7. Set free from the World
Exo 9:6,26; 10:23
Gal 6:14
Exo 11:16-17; 12:13
Gen 26:12
Ps 91:7

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10/11/2007 : Can you go the Distance?

-Pst. Matthew Foo

Can you go the Distance?

Is your capacity sufficient for the journey?
It’s going to be exciting but will be with hard work as well.
Look at Peter, he led an exciting life but it is filled with hard work as well.
So what is needed for us to go the distance?
Matt 16: 13-18
1. It’s not about what others thing or say.
Matt 16:15
Peers – encourage errors, rudeness & stupidity
We can live our lives for different people & difference reason.
But we need to know who really matters?
God!!!
Jesus is interested in me!

2. I must have a personal conviction of Jesus Christ
Matt 16:16
It’s easy to be part of a herd but when you’re alone, will you still be able to hang-on?
How then to have a personal encounter of Jesus?
i. Never say “No” the 1st time
ii. Just do it
iii. Know the word of God
If we study the word of God, the God of the word will come through for us.
3. I need to have a personal conviction of myself.
Mat 16:18
Peter – Petros (Gk.) – Small Rock
Pejra (Gk) – Big rock

Eventually this personal revelation about himself put Peter into the long-lasting journey with God
Col 11:16

- CHC KL @ Sunset Way; Sat Service @ 5.30pm

04/11/2007 : Arise & Build 2007

-Pst. Kong Hee

Arise & Build 2007

Pro 13:12-13
Promises not released in your life?
Gen 12:1,4
Abram wasn't getting his 1st calling when he was 75
Gen 12:2-3
7 Blessings - but it hinges on the coming of a son which only come when he was 100
We are often in money problem as the devil know that we need it every day but God also know it's the easiest blessings to give us
Gen 13:1-2,6
Prosperity comes just by obeying the law of giving
There are different power in different promises
3 things get loose by the attack of the Christian faith
1. Build up your faith against the Night Terror - it will want to make you filled with fear
Gen 15:1-3, 12
Ps 91:4-5
Acts 9:39-40
Gen 15:4-6
1 Sam 17:54
Eze 2:3
Jer 19:15
2. Blessing others
Gen 20:17-18
You can always bless someone
There's always someone on the economic stature who is doing poorer than you.
Eph 6:8
3. Believe in God's continual miraculous ability
Gen 22:1-2,5

- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am

28/10/2007 : Fourth Dimension

-Pst. Kong Hee

Fourth Dimension

750,000 members
Yoido Full Gospel Church
4th dimensional
Realm of the Holy Spirit
Rom 10:10
4th dimensional key
1. Thinking
Pro 21:3
Luk 9:12-13
Jh 6
2. Believing
Jh 5:16
3. Dreaming
Matt 7:7
Gen 13: 14-15
Matt. 15:1-5
Place of agreement is a place of power
4. Speaking
Heb 11:3
Mk 11:23

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21/10/2007 : Making a Difference

- Pst. Tan Ye Peng

Making a difference

Lk 5:1-3
Find a need & meet it
Find a hurt & heal it
Lk 5:10;
Jesus identified Himself with our fallen humanity
To win souls, we need to take risks
Engaging the world put the engager in the risk of being criticized.
If Jesus was being questioned by John the Baptist, He must be involved in some very controversial activities
Act 10:19-20
The mission of God is to get down onto the streets
God didn't left a picture of Himself to the world because He has left the job of His image to the church

Spiritual Gap & Love Disparity

Don't widen it
We need to give people time to change
Right weapons but wrong battlefield?
Phil 2:7-8
Battlefield is in the spiritual realm not natural
Th Great Commandment = the greatest commandment of all.
1. Be hospitable to one another without grumbling
1 Pet 4:9
2. Care for one another
1 Cor 12:25
3. Pray for one another
Jas 5:16
4. Restore one another
Jas 5:19-20
5. Teach & admonish one another
Col 3:16
6. Serve one another
Gal 5:19-20
Be a star thrower
Can 1 person make a difference?
Compassionate capaitalisation
David Green
Put a brand name to what you believe in - CHC, Christianity, etc.
Who can I make a difference to?
Arise & Build - rechanneling the rental to build lives
How to build lives?

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13/10/2007 : Reality as a limiter of life

- Pst. Kong Hee

Reality as a limiter of life

2 Cor 4:18
What is reality? – In the usual situation: what we can see, a fact, the realm of possibilities, etc.
However reality is usually temporal. It is subjected to changes.
Circumstance: made up of 2 words: Circle & Standing
The above gives us the definition: that we’re all standing in the circle of events – different life cycles (which all will come to pass & move on)
Thus it’s important that we anchor ourselves to the Lord as He is the only unchanging thing in the world.
Then when we anchor ourselves to God, we will then move into God’s best for our lives.
Will we be stopped /stumped by the things that we can see?
It’s important that we step out of such circumstances
Pro 23:6
Example: If we ever had a private jet, our reality tells us that we need to get into a car, drive for an hour to the nearest private airport to get into our private jet.
However for Shekih Mohammed (Ruler of Dubai), he could get into his helicopter to ride to the airport.
Yet in fact, he could also build a private airport right next to his house & simply walked into his jet.
Thus! Reality is not fixed!
Our reality is affected by economics
Our economics can be changed by us.
Conclusion: our reality can only be limited by ourselves -> dealing in the realm of the impossibilities.
Do you dare to move forward?
Pro 23:7
Prosperity is not in our bank statement but in the state of our minds
Gen 39:1-2 (KJV)
Joseph was a prosperous man
Scarcity thinking = crisis in your faith
Example: there were tons of reports during the 1980s-1990s that our energy resources will be depleted in 10, 20, 30 or 40 years time.
However as of the 2007 survey done by the World Energy Council; it was concluded that there’s no sign of any energy shortage in the whole world.
The cost of staple food has dropped by half in the last 10yrs.
God is still in control and has provided for the entire world.
The only reason that there’s any shortage in the world is usually a result of corruption, mis-management of the country than anything else.
Thus we do not need the scarcity mindset.
Fact: Bloomberg – there’re 2.3 new millionaires in Asia (2006)
Singapore enjoyed the highest increase: 22.3% in 2006
Pro 4:23
Issues are merely a physical boundary of our lives
God is never limited by our circumstances & neither should we.
Our reality is impacted by our financial position.
However we need to learn not to move in the realm of information but rather revelation.
Jn 3:12-13
Rom 10:10-12; 14-15

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