-A.R. Bernard
The Power of the Mind
Mid-life crisis = common to everyone; a period of emotional turmoil in middle age characterize by a strong desire for change
God do everything based on a pattern or a system, broad principals
We could work with it or ignore it
Relationship is the network for life
Resources is the other gift for life
Advancement in life is usually build on relationships
The quality & not quantity of these relationships determined our advancement
We are effective by the company we keep
Your friends' intimacy with you has to change as we move on in life if your friends are not willing to move on
All relationships begin with an introduction, then acquaintance, then friendship (sharing more intimate details of our life) & intimacy.
Not all relationships go thru the entire process
Few relationships moves into the stage of intimacy (a state of openness & vulnerability to another person)
Any disrupt in the process will mean that you have to suffer the consequences of the disruption: Death
Death begins with Dis-ease
Should we value a relationship but sins against it, do not wait to repent & ask for forgiveness:
Delay increases distance
The longer we wait, the further it will be between you & that person.
Distance is not measured in miles but in the amount of affection found in the relationship
Adam was created to be in an intimate relationship with God but when he sins against the relationship, death steps in!
Many efforts are needed to be put in, in order to restore the relationship
Abraham moved from introduction to acquaintance to friendship with God (he's called God's friend) but never moved into intimacy.
General revelation: based on His creations
Specific revelation: when God come down as a human: Jesus
Pattern is created to bless us not cursed us
Jn 1:
Knowledge is power
Knowledge of truth is even more power
Knowledge translates into authority
Lk 11:52
Counseling is meant for people who has problem implementing their training
Most people require training not counseling.
Many times we steps into things without information about it. (Often people rush into marriage without knowing what covenant it holds nor going through the 4 stages of a relationship)
How to train our mind?
Note: Our Mind = most powerful computer in the world
It can turn information into beliefs that will impacts our self-esteem, of which we will start to act it out (actions/behavior), which will produces resets which turns into habits which determined our success or failures
But to change the end, we need to start from the top. I.E. - renew the way our mind takes in information
Rom 12:2
Moreover we also need new information to renew our minds
Every decision is based on the information we have at that time & the way we think
But good information can be stop by bad minds
How does God reacts when Adam 1st sin?
He hits on information immediately! He asked,” who told you that…"
(note: whenever we ask a questions, it either to obtain information or to stimulate a thought; God never asks for information)
Jn 1:1-5
Thus when God wants to redeem us, He sent His word, Jesus which is God’s word! A new information!
But look at the parable of the wheat & the tares
God’s word is sow in people (the wheat) – Jesus step into our world
The world also contains Satan’s words in people (the tares)…they both co-exist. But does God removes the tares? No, because God is confident of the Word He has placed in us. Thus He is not afraid of co-existing with the wheat (His believers) co-existing with the tares (Satan’s lies) even when the tares’ roots are wrapped around the wheat’s root. Thus although we are immersed in the world, but we do not have to fear not worry as we’ve God’s word in us & we can be confident that the word can stand up against Satan’s lies.
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Sunday, August 20, 2006
19/08/2006 : Kristos Kia Kosmos
-A.R. Bernard
Kristos Kia Kosmos
Definition of world in Greek
1. Aion - age; period of time
2. Oikumene - land
3. Kosmos - order & arrangement of things; social order
Mk 16:15
The growth of Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard’s church -
1978 - 1985: 4->300
1985 -1989: 300->625
1989-1999: 625->11k
1999-2006: 11k -> 27k
God has specific visions for everyone
God is a God of orders
Convictions of A.R. Bernard
1. Order - harvest is expected when we plant because of order (seasons come & go but they’ll never disappear; & physics never change which results in great inventions (like the sound systems of a concert)
Kosmos - original meaning: order of God
God created the world out of nothing thus He is actually not confined by this world yet because He created it thus the universal cannot be divorce from Him
He created an Open universal - free will (freedom & power of choice)
Why? Because God is love & there is no love without freedom of choice! So He took the risk!
2. Love is centered on the will not the emotions.
Thus God can command us to love Him, our parents, our friends, etc.
Thus we cannot fall in or fall out of love - cause it is a choice
The power to choose: Positive freedom
We are not free until we have the power to choose
If the universal is ordered, thus our choices have power: it can affect the universal
Yet Adam's choice re-orders the order God originally has put; so does this mean God is not sovereign?
No, because God is the alpha & the omega
He knows the beginning & the end!
Jesus was already prepared for Adam's choice
We cannot disobey without obeying
When Adam disobey God, he is obeying himself
Thus my choices determined my future - be careful about it!
We may end up being servants to our choices
Making better choices is based on the information we have & the way we think
It is essential that we take responsibility of our choices, least we blame other for our plight
Jh 1:1
Beginning - arché – the 1st cause
Word: logos (Gk.) - logikos - intelligence - mind
Thus this verse meant that - In the beginning is the mind of God & it cause & affect universal
Jesus was the mind of God: John saw beyond the physical body of Jesus because he saw the understanding of God
Jesus is the expression of God's mind!
Jh 1:4
Jesus was the light of men!
Every cause is an effect
Every effect has a cause
Some long-termed effects are so long that you don't know what are the causes anymore.
Jh 1:3
All: pas (Gk.) (everything! Even the things in decline - us!)
Jh 1:10
In Kosmos: God enter His creation without changing anything about Himself but Kosmos don't recognize it: it has changed so much that it don't recognize the creator anymore!
Jesus wants to re-order His creation or this chaos
Matt 19
Society is trying to re-order God's divine order
Sin is trying to influence our choices
But when we acknowledged our sins, Jesus starts to re-order our mind!
Every time we try to break from God's divine order, we malfunction
For example: God took out of man to make woman & never replace it thus it is not in man to be a woman. Often when we see a man wanting to be a woman, he is usually more feminine than a woman. Because in order to be recognized as a woman, who he is not, the man has to exaggerate his actions in order obtain that recognition.
Divine order leads to freedom
My life becomes free when I organize my life
Effectiveness in life demands order
Order demands a clear plan of actions
Trusting God is proactive not passive thus we need to make an impact on our society!
Acts 17:16-21
Kristos Kai Kosmos = Christ in Culture
Epicurean: believers of pleasure
Stoic: believers of fate
Areopagus: highest council in Athens
Athens is ever listening for new ideas
Acts 17:22-23
God is ever working & He has planned Paul to pass by Athens. Although Paul did not plan to stay in Athens yet when the opportunity arises Paul knows what to say & how to say
He also saw an opening in these people who believed they have an unknown god waiting to be discovered
Acts 17:24-28
We have to know that living, moving & having movement is not just about Christians but everyone!
We move in divine order whether we know or not.
But it is a matter of Common grace or special grace.
Common grace states that the sun shines on the just & unjust, while the special grace talks about God’s favor with His people. How Paul was able to preach in Athens unlike any other.
Acts 17:32:34
Only a few were saved…but who was the 1 saved?
Dionysius = devoted to dionysus (a Gk. god of fertility, entertainment & arts)
Western drama (arts & entertainment) is birth in the celebration of dionysus since 5B.C.
It gets arts & entertainment into the church
When Rome took over & it became pure entertainment after Rome falls, but later it entered church & for many years drama centered on the Christian faith
We never know when will we change lives but we cannot deny that we are the instruments of God to change lives. Paul never knows that Dionysius’ salvation symbolizes so much when he preaches that message and got Dionysius saved.
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5pm
Kristos Kia Kosmos
Definition of world in Greek
1. Aion - age; period of time
2. Oikumene - land
3. Kosmos - order & arrangement of things; social order
Mk 16:15
The growth of Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard’s church -
1978 - 1985: 4->300
1985 -1989: 300->625
1989-1999: 625->11k
1999-2006: 11k -> 27k
God has specific visions for everyone
God is a God of orders
Convictions of A.R. Bernard
1. Order - harvest is expected when we plant because of order (seasons come & go but they’ll never disappear; & physics never change which results in great inventions (like the sound systems of a concert)
Kosmos - original meaning: order of God
God created the world out of nothing thus He is actually not confined by this world yet because He created it thus the universal cannot be divorce from Him
He created an Open universal - free will (freedom & power of choice)
Why? Because God is love & there is no love without freedom of choice! So He took the risk!
2. Love is centered on the will not the emotions.
Thus God can command us to love Him, our parents, our friends, etc.
Thus we cannot fall in or fall out of love - cause it is a choice
The power to choose: Positive freedom
We are not free until we have the power to choose
If the universal is ordered, thus our choices have power: it can affect the universal
Yet Adam's choice re-orders the order God originally has put; so does this mean God is not sovereign?
No, because God is the alpha & the omega
He knows the beginning & the end!
Jesus was already prepared for Adam's choice
We cannot disobey without obeying
When Adam disobey God, he is obeying himself
Thus my choices determined my future - be careful about it!
We may end up being servants to our choices
Making better choices is based on the information we have & the way we think
It is essential that we take responsibility of our choices, least we blame other for our plight
Jh 1:1
Beginning - arché – the 1st cause
Word: logos (Gk.) - logikos - intelligence - mind
Thus this verse meant that - In the beginning is the mind of God & it cause & affect universal
Jesus was the mind of God: John saw beyond the physical body of Jesus because he saw the understanding of God
Jesus is the expression of God's mind!
Jh 1:4
Jesus was the light of men!
Every cause is an effect
Every effect has a cause
Some long-termed effects are so long that you don't know what are the causes anymore.
Jh 1:3
All: pas (Gk.) (everything! Even the things in decline - us!)
Jh 1:10
In Kosmos: God enter His creation without changing anything about Himself but Kosmos don't recognize it: it has changed so much that it don't recognize the creator anymore!
Jesus wants to re-order His creation or this chaos
Matt 19
Society is trying to re-order God's divine order
Sin is trying to influence our choices
But when we acknowledged our sins, Jesus starts to re-order our mind!
Every time we try to break from God's divine order, we malfunction
For example: God took out of man to make woman & never replace it thus it is not in man to be a woman. Often when we see a man wanting to be a woman, he is usually more feminine than a woman. Because in order to be recognized as a woman, who he is not, the man has to exaggerate his actions in order obtain that recognition.
Divine order leads to freedom
My life becomes free when I organize my life
Effectiveness in life demands order
Order demands a clear plan of actions
Trusting God is proactive not passive thus we need to make an impact on our society!
Acts 17:16-21
Kristos Kai Kosmos = Christ in Culture
Epicurean: believers of pleasure
Stoic: believers of fate
Areopagus: highest council in Athens
Athens is ever listening for new ideas
Acts 17:22-23
God is ever working & He has planned Paul to pass by Athens. Although Paul did not plan to stay in Athens yet when the opportunity arises Paul knows what to say & how to say
He also saw an opening in these people who believed they have an unknown god waiting to be discovered
Acts 17:24-28
We have to know that living, moving & having movement is not just about Christians but everyone!
We move in divine order whether we know or not.
But it is a matter of Common grace or special grace.
Common grace states that the sun shines on the just & unjust, while the special grace talks about God’s favor with His people. How Paul was able to preach in Athens unlike any other.
Acts 17:32:34
Only a few were saved…but who was the 1 saved?
Dionysius = devoted to dionysus (a Gk. god of fertility, entertainment & arts)
Western drama (arts & entertainment) is birth in the celebration of dionysus since 5B.C.
It gets arts & entertainment into the church
When Rome took over & it became pure entertainment after Rome falls, but later it entered church & for many years drama centered on the Christian faith
We never know when will we change lives but we cannot deny that we are the instruments of God to change lives. Paul never knows that Dionysius’ salvation symbolizes so much when he preaches that message and got Dionysius saved.
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5pm
18/08/2006 : God in Culture in the Person of Jesus Christ
- A.R. Bernard
God in Culture in the Person of Jesus Christ
Educate, encourage & empowered
Lk 11:52
Knowledge is the key in life
We're limited by our knowledge in our attitude & character
Christ in culture
Four stages in Life that we go through as a believer
1. Nature: do not know God
2. Unlearned: saved
3. Carnal: know God but live like a nature
4. Spiritual: maturity
There're general & specific revelations in the world
This universal of law & order tells us that there's intelligence out there!
We need to move from this general revelation to specific revelation of ourselves
So God will want us to know what exactly He wants us to do as His children: a specific revelation of us in God with Jesus
As Israel gets baffled by the way Jesus reveals Himself as the Messiah the church become the agent to show who God is
We need to represent to the world who is Jesus - & methods of representation has changed
Visions should determined the methods
Let it be a dynamic representation! A Prophetic voice!
2 different Prophetic models:
1. Antagonistic: cries out & spares no one (Isaiah)
2. Relationship - Joseph & Daniel: do not go against but work changes in the society
Daniel was also a provision for God's people yet was greatly respectable by non-believers
Daniel understands the way of the Babylonians but he did not eat their food!
Jer 29:11
As we seek to be prophets for the Lord in the world in the future, we can face our future with 2 kind of attitude
Either with apprehension - because of internal fear,
Or anticipation - because of faith.
Jer 29:4-7
Jeremiah was in captivity by Babylon & God gave this hope!
Captivity is not the issue!
Because God thrive in anywhere!
It says in the scriptures to pray for peace of the country so that you will also have peace & prosperity!
It's now!
Pentecost says the spirit will be pour over all flesh!
Not just believers!
See the goodness & orders in chaos!
Relationships precede our ministry!
We can’t speak into lives of others when there is no trust between people
We're living in Babylon now!
We've work to do!
The people in the world are our mission!
The word ‘World’ has 3 different meanings in the Greek language
Matt 13:22
1. World: aion (Gk.) [age (Eng.)] - a period of time in human history marked by distinctive characteristic & achievements = Culture
Currently the world’s culture overshadows God’s word
But do not worry! We're protected! By Jesus who is in us!
Matt 13:39
Matt 24:14
2. World: oikumene (Gk.) - land, territories
God wants us to conquer different in His name
Mk 16:15
3. World: Kosmos (Gk.) - social order & arrangement of things: politics, education, economics, church, family, arts & entertainment
These 7 aspects are recognized to be the pillars of any society & we can seek understanding of any society by studying these 7 pillars of institutions.
They also tell you the spiritual health of the society
Love not the Kosmos (social order) but preach to them!
Jesus brings a new social order to the sinners!
We should be the experts of the marketplace: build it not destroy it
We do not lead people whom we fear
This is a world of negativity but we do not need to fear it & hide behind the church walls
Matt 12:28
We do not fear as Jesus has brought the future kingdom of God into the present through His miracles
Lk 10:8-9
Not the fullness nor the totality but it is the future experienced now!
So whenever we do Jesus' miracles, we're bringing the Kingdom of God into the presence
Ignorance is weakness
The only reason for ignorance in our times is stubbornness = refusal to be taught
Pro 1:11
Articulate our faith! We can only run with what we can read & understand.
Symbiosis = living together in close association of 2 dissimilar entities
Our greatest value to God is not going heaven but here!
So we were to live in the world but not of the world!
Freedom comes from active submission to God = thru Him, we have power
How not to be consumed by the world
By being in touch with the Word, wisdom & character of God!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Fri Conference @ 8pm
God in Culture in the Person of Jesus Christ
Educate, encourage & empowered
Lk 11:52
Knowledge is the key in life
We're limited by our knowledge in our attitude & character
Christ in culture
Four stages in Life that we go through as a believer
1. Nature: do not know God
2. Unlearned: saved
3. Carnal: know God but live like a nature
4. Spiritual: maturity
There're general & specific revelations in the world
This universal of law & order tells us that there's intelligence out there!
We need to move from this general revelation to specific revelation of ourselves
So God will want us to know what exactly He wants us to do as His children: a specific revelation of us in God with Jesus
As Israel gets baffled by the way Jesus reveals Himself as the Messiah the church become the agent to show who God is
We need to represent to the world who is Jesus - & methods of representation has changed
Visions should determined the methods
Let it be a dynamic representation! A Prophetic voice!
2 different Prophetic models:
1. Antagonistic: cries out & spares no one (Isaiah)
2. Relationship - Joseph & Daniel: do not go against but work changes in the society
Daniel was also a provision for God's people yet was greatly respectable by non-believers
Daniel understands the way of the Babylonians but he did not eat their food!
Jer 29:11
As we seek to be prophets for the Lord in the world in the future, we can face our future with 2 kind of attitude
Either with apprehension - because of internal fear,
Or anticipation - because of faith.
Jer 29:4-7
Jeremiah was in captivity by Babylon & God gave this hope!
Captivity is not the issue!
Because God thrive in anywhere!
It says in the scriptures to pray for peace of the country so that you will also have peace & prosperity!
It's now!
Pentecost says the spirit will be pour over all flesh!
Not just believers!
See the goodness & orders in chaos!
Relationships precede our ministry!
We can’t speak into lives of others when there is no trust between people
We're living in Babylon now!
We've work to do!
The people in the world are our mission!
The word ‘World’ has 3 different meanings in the Greek language
Matt 13:22
1. World: aion (Gk.) [age (Eng.)] - a period of time in human history marked by distinctive characteristic & achievements = Culture
Currently the world’s culture overshadows God’s word
But do not worry! We're protected! By Jesus who is in us!
Matt 13:39
Matt 24:14
2. World: oikumene (Gk.) - land, territories
God wants us to conquer different in His name
Mk 16:15
3. World: Kosmos (Gk.) - social order & arrangement of things: politics, education, economics, church, family, arts & entertainment
These 7 aspects are recognized to be the pillars of any society & we can seek understanding of any society by studying these 7 pillars of institutions.
They also tell you the spiritual health of the society
Love not the Kosmos (social order) but preach to them!
Jesus brings a new social order to the sinners!
We should be the experts of the marketplace: build it not destroy it
We do not lead people whom we fear
This is a world of negativity but we do not need to fear it & hide behind the church walls
Matt 12:28
We do not fear as Jesus has brought the future kingdom of God into the present through His miracles
Lk 10:8-9
Not the fullness nor the totality but it is the future experienced now!
So whenever we do Jesus' miracles, we're bringing the Kingdom of God into the presence
Ignorance is weakness
The only reason for ignorance in our times is stubbornness = refusal to be taught
Pro 1:11
Articulate our faith! We can only run with what we can read & understand.
Symbiosis = living together in close association of 2 dissimilar entities
Our greatest value to God is not going heaven but here!
So we were to live in the world but not of the world!
Freedom comes from active submission to God = thru Him, we have power
How not to be consumed by the world
By being in touch with the Word, wisdom & character of God!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Fri Conference @ 8pm
Monday, August 07, 2006
06/08/2006 : FOP night 3
- Ed Silvoso
FOP night 3
There is a divine call to pulpit ministry
There is an equally divine call to marketplace ministry
2 dimensions: vertical & horizontal
Have to integrated both
Acts 2:45-47
Vertical – praising God
Horizontal – praise people
Acts 13
The Path to regional transformation lies in Acts 19 - Epheusus
Paul (pulpit minister) works with Priscilla & Aquila (marketplace ministers)
Acts 18:12-19
God reassured Paul that his work in the marketplace is good.
2. He set a business
3. The key role of extraordinary business
The journey takes 2 setbacks & 2 victories
Solely Religious ministry
Acts 13: Revival was shutdown by the authorities in Antioch
Acts 17: Thessaloncia: sent away @ night
Religion/Marketplace ministry
Acts 18: Corint: sent the judge away
Acts 19: Ephesus: Asiarchs are friends with Paul & they help to keep Paul in the place
The Asiarchs protected Paul as he was an asset to the city/ regions
Acts 20:33-35
How to be an asset to the marketplace?
1. Working hard
2. Helping the poor
3. Emulating Jesus
4. Giving rather than taking
- FOP @ SIS; Sun Session 3 @ 7pm
FOP night 3
There is a divine call to pulpit ministry
There is an equally divine call to marketplace ministry
2 dimensions: vertical & horizontal
Have to integrated both
Acts 2:45-47
Vertical – praising God
Horizontal – praise people
Acts 13
The Path to regional transformation lies in Acts 19 - Epheusus
Paul (pulpit minister) works with Priscilla & Aquila (marketplace ministers)
Acts 18:12-19
God reassured Paul that his work in the marketplace is good.
2. He set a business
3. The key role of extraordinary business
The journey takes 2 setbacks & 2 victories
Solely Religious ministry
Acts 13: Revival was shutdown by the authorities in Antioch
Acts 17: Thessaloncia: sent away @ night
Religion/Marketplace ministry
Acts 18: Corint: sent the judge away
Acts 19: Ephesus: Asiarchs are friends with Paul & they help to keep Paul in the place
The Asiarchs protected Paul as he was an asset to the city/ regions
Acts 20:33-35
How to be an asset to the marketplace?
1. Working hard
2. Helping the poor
3. Emulating Jesus
4. Giving rather than taking
- FOP @ SIS; Sun Session 3 @ 7pm
06/08/2006 : The Four Directions of Faith
-Pst. Kong Hee
The Four Directions of Faith
Eph 3:18-19
We're the temple of God & He lives in us!
Eph 3:20
Our God is very big!
1. Width: Have faith in Others
God is not oblivious to your weakness but He has faith in you!
Paul thank God for the Corinthian church
God believe in people & so must you!
2. Length: Have faith in your Future
Pro 4
Your amount of faith in your future will determined how far you will go
Gen 13
Do not be lead by your own wisdom or your own faith
Visions & dreams are a preview of our future
Eph 3:20
Secret of success
Word of God, prayer & Holy Spirit
3. Depth: Have faith in Yourself
We move according to our self-esteem
Jesus was tempted because His identity as the son of God was not a forgone conclusion
Heb 10:11
Satan tempt Jesus in the toughest area: His security!
Let our security lies in God not people
4. Height: Have faith in God
Mk 11:22
There's nothing too big for God!
- CHC @ SIS; Sun 17th Anniversary Service @ 11am
The Four Directions of Faith
Eph 3:18-19
We're the temple of God & He lives in us!
Eph 3:20
Our God is very big!
1. Width: Have faith in Others
God is not oblivious to your weakness but He has faith in you!
Paul thank God for the Corinthian church
God believe in people & so must you!
2. Length: Have faith in your Future
Pro 4
Your amount of faith in your future will determined how far you will go
Gen 13
Do not be lead by your own wisdom or your own faith
Visions & dreams are a preview of our future
Eph 3:20
Secret of success
Word of God, prayer & Holy Spirit
3. Depth: Have faith in Yourself
We move according to our self-esteem
Jesus was tempted because His identity as the son of God was not a forgone conclusion
Heb 10:11
Satan tempt Jesus in the toughest area: His security!
Let our security lies in God not people
4. Height: Have faith in God
Mk 11:22
There's nothing too big for God!
- CHC @ SIS; Sun 17th Anniversary Service @ 11am
04/08/2006 : FOP night 1
- Ed Silvoso
FOP night 1
God has tremendous faith in you!
Jud 6:11
1. God has a better opinion of you than you have of yourself!
The enemy of faith is memory: it keep reminding us that we've failed before in our lives
Can we believe in miracles? God is a miracles-giving God!
Jud 6:25-32
2. When you go for the nations, God will change the opinion of others of you!
The devil has to put up with Gideon!
The devil has a better opinion of Gideon after that
3. God will change the opinion of the devil of you!
Jud 7:10
Purah was a slave who brought Gideon up! He is older & wiser, but most importantly is that he is also faithful & loyal
The purah-anointing: to give good sound advice
No glory! If you want to see what you haven't see, you need to do what you haven't done before
- FOP @ SIS; Fri Session 1 @ 7.30pm
FOP night 1
God has tremendous faith in you!
Jud 6:11
1. God has a better opinion of you than you have of yourself!
The enemy of faith is memory: it keep reminding us that we've failed before in our lives
Can we believe in miracles? God is a miracles-giving God!
Jud 6:25-32
2. When you go for the nations, God will change the opinion of others of you!
The devil has to put up with Gideon!
The devil has a better opinion of Gideon after that
3. God will change the opinion of the devil of you!
Jud 7:10
Purah was a slave who brought Gideon up! He is older & wiser, but most importantly is that he is also faithful & loyal
The purah-anointing: to give good sound advice
No glory! If you want to see what you haven't see, you need to do what you haven't done before
- FOP @ SIS; Fri Session 1 @ 7.30pm
Monday, July 31, 2006
30/07/2006 : The Fatherhood of God
-Pst. Mike Connell
The Fatherhood of God
Jn 10:10-11
Eph 2
The spirit world contains evil spirit but there're more angels for us than there're demons for us
A demon is a thief: they come in secretly: to steal your life, health, etc.
People are sheeps!
Characteristic of Sheeps:
1. Easily get lost: no sense of direction
2. Very fearful
3. Follow the crowd
4. No sense of what food to eat
5. No defense against predators
Wild dogs are there to kill: go crazy when blood get sheds
Matt 9:36
We need to depend on the power of our shepherd to heal from the attacks of the wild dogs: Jesus Christ!
Acts 10:38
1 Jn 3:8
We need deliverance!
Jesus uses 2 steps to destroy the devil's works
1. Preaching!
2. Anointing!
Search it! Exposed it! Filled it!
Lk 4:18-19
1. Preach the gospel to the poor
God want to 1st reconcile
2. Heal the brokenhearted
God wants to restore our relationships skills
3. Proclaim liberty to the captives
God wants to casts the bad spirit within us!
4. Recovery of sight
Our physical self!
Our sight!
5. Set at liberty those who are oppressed!
Again deliverance!
6. Proclaim the acceptable year of the year
Come to year of jubilee: a year of set-free form debts, bondage
Lk 4:33
Characteristic of evil spirit beings
1. They don't die
2. They have names
3. They think they have a character
4. They understand things
5. They remember
6. They travel from people to people
7. They work together
8. They recognized people
What Jesus do to demons
1. Confront it!
2. Exposed it!
Eph 4:26-28
Do not give the devil a foothold over your life
The devil wants to demand a right to have a foothold over your life every time we sin
Examples of opportunities of spirit to come
1. Generations curses & equities
Exo 20:1-6
2. Spiritism: putting yourself on the altar of evil spirits
Deut 18:9-12
Playing cards, going to mediums, etc.
3. Idolatry: false religions
Exo 6:18
Matt 18:34-35
4. Unforgiveness in life
- Confess them
- Choose to let go! Move on
5. Sexual sins
1 Cor 6:13-18
6. Rejections in life
7. An abusive relationship
8. Traumatic experience
9. Curses
Verbal abuses
10. Abortion
Eze
Col 2:13-15
The potential of saving everyone was release when Jesus went to the cross
A triumph is a victory procession!
- Romans will pull all the defeated generals behind them
Someone has to die for our sins: because God is a justice God!
Thank God Jesus loves us!
Jn 1:12
Keys to be free
1. Rely on Jesus
Rom 10:13
2. Take responsible for your sins
Pro 18:13
3. Turn away from sins
Mk 11:25
4. Forgive people
5. Renounce your evil pacts
6. To resist the devil
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
The Fatherhood of God
Jn 10:10-11
Eph 2
The spirit world contains evil spirit but there're more angels for us than there're demons for us
A demon is a thief: they come in secretly: to steal your life, health, etc.
People are sheeps!
Characteristic of Sheeps:
1. Easily get lost: no sense of direction
2. Very fearful
3. Follow the crowd
4. No sense of what food to eat
5. No defense against predators
Wild dogs are there to kill: go crazy when blood get sheds
Matt 9:36
We need to depend on the power of our shepherd to heal from the attacks of the wild dogs: Jesus Christ!
Acts 10:38
1 Jn 3:8
We need deliverance!
Jesus uses 2 steps to destroy the devil's works
1. Preaching!
2. Anointing!
Search it! Exposed it! Filled it!
Lk 4:18-19
1. Preach the gospel to the poor
God want to 1st reconcile
2. Heal the brokenhearted
God wants to restore our relationships skills
3. Proclaim liberty to the captives
God wants to casts the bad spirit within us!
4. Recovery of sight
Our physical self!
Our sight!
5. Set at liberty those who are oppressed!
Again deliverance!
6. Proclaim the acceptable year of the year
Come to year of jubilee: a year of set-free form debts, bondage
Lk 4:33
Characteristic of evil spirit beings
1. They don't die
2. They have names
3. They think they have a character
4. They understand things
5. They remember
6. They travel from people to people
7. They work together
8. They recognized people
What Jesus do to demons
1. Confront it!
2. Exposed it!
Eph 4:26-28
Do not give the devil a foothold over your life
The devil wants to demand a right to have a foothold over your life every time we sin
Examples of opportunities of spirit to come
1. Generations curses & equities
Exo 20:1-6
2. Spiritism: putting yourself on the altar of evil spirits
Deut 18:9-12
Playing cards, going to mediums, etc.
3. Idolatry: false religions
Exo 6:18
Matt 18:34-35
4. Unforgiveness in life
- Confess them
- Choose to let go! Move on
5. Sexual sins
1 Cor 6:13-18
6. Rejections in life
7. An abusive relationship
8. Traumatic experience
9. Curses
Verbal abuses
10. Abortion
Eze
Col 2:13-15
The potential of saving everyone was release when Jesus went to the cross
A triumph is a victory procession!
- Romans will pull all the defeated generals behind them
Someone has to die for our sins: because God is a justice God!
Thank God Jesus loves us!
Jn 1:12
Keys to be free
1. Rely on Jesus
Rom 10:13
2. Take responsible for your sins
Pro 18:13
3. Turn away from sins
Mk 11:25
4. Forgive people
5. Renounce your evil pacts
6. To resist the devil
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Thursday, July 27, 2006
16/07/2006 : Rev. Che Ahn
- Rev. Dr. Che Ahn
Faith for healing
Jam 2:23
Abraham is the only person in the Old Testament that's called God's friend: he has faith
Jh 15
Friends of Jesus
Heb 11:6
Mato 13:23
Faith is needed in 3 people during the healing
Mk 16:18
1. The one praying: it can be supernatural
2. The one receiving: even if it's 1 side only
3. The one standing in the gap: the centurion, the one asking
We limit God when we don't pray
Matt 15:21-28
Gentile calls her Jesus' messianic title: son of David
This gentile's faith moved God so much that God move even though it's not her time
Faith = revelation + personal conviction + action
Rom 10:17
We all need to cry out to God for a revelation of Him: nature, word, will
We need a personal conviction that God is for us, not just an intellectual understanding
Heb 11:1
We need an experiential knowledge of God
Corresponding actions
Jam 2:17
1. Praise
God will heal you but we need to take responsible for our health too
2. Thanksgiving
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Faith for healing
Jam 2:23
Abraham is the only person in the Old Testament that's called God's friend: he has faith
Jh 15
Friends of Jesus
Heb 11:6
Mato 13:23
Faith is needed in 3 people during the healing
Mk 16:18
1. The one praying: it can be supernatural
2. The one receiving: even if it's 1 side only
3. The one standing in the gap: the centurion, the one asking
We limit God when we don't pray
Matt 15:21-28
Gentile calls her Jesus' messianic title: son of David
This gentile's faith moved God so much that God move even though it's not her time
Faith = revelation + personal conviction + action
Rom 10:17
We all need to cry out to God for a revelation of Him: nature, word, will
We need a personal conviction that God is for us, not just an intellectual understanding
Heb 11:1
We need an experiential knowledge of God
Corresponding actions
Jam 2:17
1. Praise
God will heal you but we need to take responsible for our health too
2. Thanksgiving
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
09/07/2006 : The RQ Factor Part B
-Pst. Robb Thompson
The RQ Factor Part B
Believe in the word of God not others' opinions
Physical quotient = PQ
Ps 37:25
2 Cor 4:18
Hos 4:6
Destroyed because of ignorant
Ignorant = you chose to ignore it
Rom 15:4
Quotient means its measurable
RQ = Relationship quotient
If you don't make use of your RQ the following will happen:
1. When you get older, you will get very lonely
2. You will live the center of your life & be very selfish & without achieving the destiny of your life
It is the height of deception and arrogance to believe that we determine the outcome of our lives. While in truth, they are determined by those whom we granted access to
Satan can only plans for your distraction not your destruction
Granted access = allowed that person's voice to be influencing you, to be in you
Matt 4:1
The 1st thing that God do when we are saved He kill us
We love people, around us, mores more than God does
Good does not influence evil, evil influence good
How many of us really become what God wants us to be?
1. Every relationship has both rules to enter & remain
Est 2:15-17, Mk 8:34-35
2. I love you so much that I'd rather you dislike me for telling you the truth than for you to love me for telling you lies
Gal 4:16; Pro 27:6; Gal 12:11-14
Rom 15; Gal 6:1
3. Your future is completely dependent upon the quality of people you call 'friend'
Pro 13:20, 2 Chr 20:35-37
Evil is a persuasion while good is a choice
Evil in the sight of the Lord: allowing evil in your life; not murderer or rapist; these are evil in the sight of men
We've been given a gift to influence others
4. The value you place on any relationship is immediately revealed by the price you are willing to pay for it
Matt 10:37-38; Luk 7:37-50
5. Your seed is the only influence you have over your future
1 Cor 9:6-7; Isa 32:20; Eccl 1:11-16 What we have in our hands are for the preparation of our future finances
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
The RQ Factor Part B
Believe in the word of God not others' opinions
Physical quotient = PQ
Ps 37:25
2 Cor 4:18
Hos 4:6
Destroyed because of ignorant
Ignorant = you chose to ignore it
Rom 15:4
Quotient means its measurable
RQ = Relationship quotient
If you don't make use of your RQ the following will happen:
1. When you get older, you will get very lonely
2. You will live the center of your life & be very selfish & without achieving the destiny of your life
It is the height of deception and arrogance to believe that we determine the outcome of our lives. While in truth, they are determined by those whom we granted access to
Satan can only plans for your distraction not your destruction
Granted access = allowed that person's voice to be influencing you, to be in you
Matt 4:1
The 1st thing that God do when we are saved He kill us
We love people, around us, mores more than God does
Good does not influence evil, evil influence good
How many of us really become what God wants us to be?
1. Every relationship has both rules to enter & remain
Est 2:15-17, Mk 8:34-35
2. I love you so much that I'd rather you dislike me for telling you the truth than for you to love me for telling you lies
Gal 4:16; Pro 27:6; Gal 12:11-14
Rom 15; Gal 6:1
3. Your future is completely dependent upon the quality of people you call 'friend'
Pro 13:20, 2 Chr 20:35-37
Evil is a persuasion while good is a choice
Evil in the sight of the Lord: allowing evil in your life; not murderer or rapist; these are evil in the sight of men
We've been given a gift to influence others
4. The value you place on any relationship is immediately revealed by the price you are willing to pay for it
Matt 10:37-38; Luk 7:37-50
5. Your seed is the only influence you have over your future
1 Cor 9:6-7; Isa 32:20; Eccl 1:11-16 What we have in our hands are for the preparation of our future finances
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Monday, July 03, 2006
02/07/2006: Hold On To Your Vision
-Pst. Tan Ye Peng
Hold On To Your Vision
Jer 29:11
Phil 3:12-15
Paul was in his new life, but there's still resistance
Press on!
Matt 16:13-19;21-23
What made Peter rebuke Jesus?
1. Because he love Jesus
2. Because he has given up everything to follow Jesus
Matt 16:24-27
To follow Jesus is no easy task. There're no shortcuts!
Peter sounded just like satan during the temptation: easy way, instant success
Gen 3:5-6
We all have desires to be successful, wise & all-knowing, but we all hope we can get it without any hard-work, easily, instantly...
Matt 16:5-12
God is a God-of-more-than-enough!
What matters is the doctrines of God
We must know that God's way is the cross-way
Matt 16:25-26
When I do not know who God is, I will make foolish choices, I will settled for something lesser, I will take the easy-way-out.
I will lose my calling
Exo 32:1
They lost their vision, Moses, they lost their future, Promised Land, they return to their familiarities: idolatry, area of bondage
We cannot be dismayed by giants in life, do not forget that we've a giant living in us too
Matt 26:6-16
It was for Jesus' burial
To Judas, Jesus was a breadwinner
He know finances were pouring in through Jesus' ministry
He tried to cut his loses...he don't know who Jesus is & he made foolish choices & settled for something lesser: 30 pieces of silver
Matt 26:33-35;57-58
Jesus was Peter's vision & he had given up everything to follow Him.
Matt 26:69-75
Peter's attitude change as he feel his vision got threatened: he refused to be even associated with Jesus
Jhn 21:1-3
Peter went back to his area of familiarity: fishing
Jhn 21:4-14
Deja vu happened!
Peter jumped into the sea to confirm his vision
Jhh 21:15-17
Jesus will restore your vision if you can humble yourself & come running back to your God-given vision
Always Press-On!Paul pressed on to his upward call of life
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Hold On To Your Vision
Jer 29:11
Phil 3:12-15
Paul was in his new life, but there's still resistance
Press on!
Matt 16:13-19;21-23
What made Peter rebuke Jesus?
1. Because he love Jesus
2. Because he has given up everything to follow Jesus
Matt 16:24-27
To follow Jesus is no easy task. There're no shortcuts!
Peter sounded just like satan during the temptation: easy way, instant success
Gen 3:5-6
We all have desires to be successful, wise & all-knowing, but we all hope we can get it without any hard-work, easily, instantly...
Matt 16:5-12
God is a God-of-more-than-enough!
What matters is the doctrines of God
We must know that God's way is the cross-way
Matt 16:25-26
When I do not know who God is, I will make foolish choices, I will settled for something lesser, I will take the easy-way-out.
I will lose my calling
Exo 32:1
They lost their vision, Moses, they lost their future, Promised Land, they return to their familiarities: idolatry, area of bondage
We cannot be dismayed by giants in life, do not forget that we've a giant living in us too
Matt 26:6-16
It was for Jesus' burial
To Judas, Jesus was a breadwinner
He know finances were pouring in through Jesus' ministry
He tried to cut his loses...he don't know who Jesus is & he made foolish choices & settled for something lesser: 30 pieces of silver
Matt 26:33-35;57-58
Jesus was Peter's vision & he had given up everything to follow Him.
Matt 26:69-75
Peter's attitude change as he feel his vision got threatened: he refused to be even associated with Jesus
Jhn 21:1-3
Peter went back to his area of familiarity: fishing
Jhn 21:4-14
Deja vu happened!
Peter jumped into the sea to confirm his vision
Jhh 21:15-17
Jesus will restore your vision if you can humble yourself & come running back to your God-given vision
Always Press-On!Paul pressed on to his upward call of life
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Monday, June 26, 2006
02/06/2006 : Encounter with Destiny
-Pst. Kong Hee
Encounter with Destiny
Lk 5:1-2
Man always sees the situation but God always sees the potential
Acts 2:17
God is a source of all potential
Omnipresence
Omission
Omnipotent
Lk 5:2
This net is like our lives, we need mending in our lives.
Lk 5:3
Jesus walk into the boat of simon's life & simon is about to encounter destiny
Rom 10:17
Destiny is found in God's word
Many voices is fighting for your attention
1. The voice of criticism
But look at God's promises for you!
2. The voice of doubt
But nothing is not important of you to God! Even your hair is important!
3. The voice of selfishness
In order to get, we need to give!
4. The voice of limitation
But there's also
5. The voice of faith
In God all things are possible!
If you let the 1st 4 voices affect your initial failures, then you'll never reach your destiny.
You can be dissatisfied but not discourage
Dissatisfaction is because you know you can achieve more!
Discouragement is Satan's way of pull you into his dump
Faith is spell RISK
It takes risk to have faith
Simon Peter remains the only other person than Jesus in the past 2000 years to walk on water
He, for your reminder, walked back to the boat with Jesus! He has faith in Jesus
Lk 5:5-6; 8-11God loves to save you but He wants even more to be your Lord & to bring you to your destiny
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Encounter with Destiny
Lk 5:1-2
Man always sees the situation but God always sees the potential
Acts 2:17
God is a source of all potential
Omnipresence
Omission
Omnipotent
Lk 5:2
This net is like our lives, we need mending in our lives.
Lk 5:3
Jesus walk into the boat of simon's life & simon is about to encounter destiny
Rom 10:17
Destiny is found in God's word
Many voices is fighting for your attention
1. The voice of criticism
But look at God's promises for you!
2. The voice of doubt
But nothing is not important of you to God! Even your hair is important!
3. The voice of selfishness
In order to get, we need to give!
4. The voice of limitation
But there's also
5. The voice of faith
In God all things are possible!
If you let the 1st 4 voices affect your initial failures, then you'll never reach your destiny.
You can be dissatisfied but not discourage
Dissatisfaction is because you know you can achieve more!
Discouragement is Satan's way of pull you into his dump
Faith is spell RISK
It takes risk to have faith
Simon Peter remains the only other person than Jesus in the past 2000 years to walk on water
He, for your reminder, walked back to the boat with Jesus! He has faith in Jesus
Lk 5:5-6; 8-11God loves to save you but He wants even more to be your Lord & to bring you to your destiny
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
18/06/2006 : Father God Our Example
-Pst. Kong Hee
Father God Our Example
Matt 3:13-17
Who sets the example for a father so that he can be an example to his children?
1. Give your children attention
God give Jesus attention
Communication is the key of life
Level of fellowship is the standard of your understanding of another
Pro 8:21; 12:18; 15:23
We need to speak wisely
BUT!
55% of communication is non-verbal
2. Give your children assurance
2 Tim 3
Eph 6:13
Children need to be assured
Ps 37:22
Rom 8:16
God assures us that we're His children
3. Give your children affection
Don't let a history of no affection stop you from giving affection to your children
Pro 13:22
2 Cor 12:14
Give affection through our lives:
a. By providing their physical needs
b. By disciplining them in the ways of righteousness
c. By spending time & showing interest in them
4. Give your children approval
Isa 42:1
Recognition from the important people in your life will like himself
God is not only a judge but a Father to you too!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Monday, June 12, 2006
11/06/2006 : The 7 Basic Human Needs
- Pst. Kong Hee
The 7 Basic Human Needs
Deut 4:5-7
Christians are generally afraid of being involved in the world despite wanting to shine for Jesus
But Jesus attended weddings, hang-out with His disciples, etc.
The world is not just interested in your wisdom of God but also your quality of life
Eph 3:10
Same wisdom
God wants us to be the envy of others & that people wants to copy us!
Matt 6:33
A.R. Bernard: economic revitalization
God want to bless His people
Dan 1:3-4
According to Ezekiel, Job, Noah & Daniel are the most righteous man in the bible but it wasn't his spiritual righteous that attracted others to him
1. Daniel was PHYSICALLY HEALTHY
2. Daniel GROOMED himself well
3. Daniel MASTERED the arts, literature & science of the time
- God left a book, bible, meant He expect literacy
Bless = empowered to get
Christianity is about lifting your standard of living
- taking personal responsibility for your life!
Salvation may be free but life in the kingdom of God is never a free ride
4. Daniel had the ATTITUDE to SERVE people
- He was able to serve a wicked king
5. Daniel spoke the LANGUAGE of Babylon
- able to relate to the world
- sharing the Gospels in a relevant way
It is not represent the Gospel but to re-present God's gospel
1 Thess 5:23
Souls winner
What attract our souls?
1. Spiritually -religion
2. Love -family
Marketplace
3. Self-esteem -business
4. Knowledge -education
5. Security -government
- secured: food, air!
6. Aesthetic -arts
- Arts, music, dance, sculpture, painting & decorations
Art is making the invisible visible
7. Freedom -media
- speech & expression,
Worship, poverty & lack, from fear
- Basic call in the faith
Gal 5:1
Potential of the soul & society will fail when any portion of it get left out
Christianity is an in-spite-of faith
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
The 7 Basic Human Needs
Deut 4:5-7
Christians are generally afraid of being involved in the world despite wanting to shine for Jesus
But Jesus attended weddings, hang-out with His disciples, etc.
The world is not just interested in your wisdom of God but also your quality of life
Eph 3:10
Same wisdom
God wants us to be the envy of others & that people wants to copy us!
Matt 6:33
A.R. Bernard: economic revitalization
God want to bless His people
Dan 1:3-4
According to Ezekiel, Job, Noah & Daniel are the most righteous man in the bible but it wasn't his spiritual righteous that attracted others to him
1. Daniel was PHYSICALLY HEALTHY
2. Daniel GROOMED himself well
3. Daniel MASTERED the arts, literature & science of the time
- God left a book, bible, meant He expect literacy
Bless = empowered to get
Christianity is about lifting your standard of living
- taking personal responsibility for your life!
Salvation may be free but life in the kingdom of God is never a free ride
4. Daniel had the ATTITUDE to SERVE people
- He was able to serve a wicked king
5. Daniel spoke the LANGUAGE of Babylon
- able to relate to the world
- sharing the Gospels in a relevant way
It is not represent the Gospel but to re-present God's gospel
1 Thess 5:23
Souls winner
What attract our souls?
1. Spiritually -religion
2. Love -family
Marketplace
3. Self-esteem -business
4. Knowledge -education
5. Security -government
- secured: food, air!
6. Aesthetic -arts
- Arts, music, dance, sculpture, painting & decorations
Art is making the invisible visible
7. Freedom -media
- speech & expression,
Worship, poverty & lack, from fear
- Basic call in the faith
Gal 5:1
Potential of the soul & society will fail when any portion of it get left out
Christianity is an in-spite-of faith
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
04/06/2006 : Emerge 2006 Session 6
-Pst. Kong Hee
Limping through life
Dan 5:1
Blelshazzar = son of Bel
Used God's cups for his party
Gen 26:18 = house of God is an awesome place
It has lasted for 2000 years!
Don't settle for 2nd-rate stuff for the house of God.
Fight of Faith
1. Fight for your soul
Heb 11
2. Fight for your flesh
- A thorn in your life
The devil will wage wars against you but we need to keep on keeping on
We need our spiritual backbone during this war-zone
Dan 5:5
God will use people to change this world; not angels
Dan 5:6
We're going to shock the world!
Dan 5: 25-26
Satan's destiny
We're to press on: wait for God
Dan 5:28
We'll divide Satan's kingdom through prayer!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Conference @ 5pm
Limping through life
Dan 5:1
Blelshazzar = son of Bel
Used God's cups for his party
Gen 26:18 = house of God is an awesome place
It has lasted for 2000 years!
Don't settle for 2nd-rate stuff for the house of God.
Fight of Faith
1. Fight for your soul
Heb 11
2. Fight for your flesh
- A thorn in your life
The devil will wage wars against you but we need to keep on keeping on
We need our spiritual backbone during this war-zone
Dan 5:5
God will use people to change this world; not angels
Dan 5:6
We're going to shock the world!
Dan 5: 25-26
Satan's destiny
We're to press on: wait for God
Dan 5:28
We'll divide Satan's kingdom through prayer!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Conference @ 5pm
04/06/2006 : Emerge 2006 Session 5
-Pst. Kong Hee
The Strengths of the Youths
Jud 15:1
Samson = strong man of God
His wife was stolen by the Philistines
Jud 15:4
300 = 3 (trinity), 10 (commandments) & 10 (trails & tribulations)
1. Foxes are found in every continents
- adaptable
2. Foxes have large ears
- listens well
3. Foxes have long muzzles
- less cluttered in their lives
4. Foxes have long visions
- long life ahead!
5. Foxes have loud voices
- speak out! Pray aloud! Extravagant praise & worship
6. Foxes are swift & agile
- quick to run & response
7. Foxes are cunning
- Problem-solvers
8. Foxes have territorial ambition
- want its big!
9. Foxes are good for pest control
- demonic pests
10. Foxes are sharp-looking creatures
- good-looking
BUT! Foxes are also wild & extremely individualistic
So we need to come together & molded together
Jud 15:14-16
Jawbone of a donkey = not original; something different
Don't be held back by past tradition
Samson’s secret was his prayer life: the longer of his hair signify how long he dedicated his life to God
But he allowed the world to shave his hair: prayer!
Our foundations!
Sharp we must be but also prayerful
The only difference between ordinary & extraordinary is the little "extra" = our prayers
The good news was Samson's hair can grow again: our prayer lives can grow again
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
The Strengths of the Youths
Jud 15:1
Samson = strong man of God
His wife was stolen by the Philistines
Jud 15:4
300 = 3 (trinity), 10 (commandments) & 10 (trails & tribulations)
1. Foxes are found in every continents
- adaptable
2. Foxes have large ears
- listens well
3. Foxes have long muzzles
- less cluttered in their lives
4. Foxes have long visions
- long life ahead!
5. Foxes have loud voices
- speak out! Pray aloud! Extravagant praise & worship
6. Foxes are swift & agile
- quick to run & response
7. Foxes are cunning
- Problem-solvers
8. Foxes have territorial ambition
- want its big!
9. Foxes are good for pest control
- demonic pests
10. Foxes are sharp-looking creatures
- good-looking
BUT! Foxes are also wild & extremely individualistic
So we need to come together & molded together
Jud 15:14-16
Jawbone of a donkey = not original; something different
Don't be held back by past tradition
Samson’s secret was his prayer life: the longer of his hair signify how long he dedicated his life to God
But he allowed the world to shave his hair: prayer!
Our foundations!
Sharp we must be but also prayerful
The only difference between ordinary & extraordinary is the little "extra" = our prayers
The good news was Samson's hair can grow again: our prayer lives can grow again
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
03/06/2006 : Emerge 2006 Session 4
-Pst. Kong Hee
Staying Relevent
What made Daniel outstanding?
Dan 1:1-4
1. Daniel was physically healthy
-Strong
2. Daniel was good-looking
-sharp looking
3. Daniel mastered Babylonian skills
-excel in your education
4. Daniel had the attitude to serve
-obedience
5. Daniel spoke the language of Babylon
-able to connect to the world
Great men in the bible were always doing generous things!
Gen 13:14 -17; 18
Hebron was a sinful city but was also the city that crown David as king
Acts 7:32
Moses' design of the tabernacle was based on other forms of worships during that time!
Gen 42:8
Gen 44:2
Eze 1:1-3
disclaimer's note: this sermon was only partially taken as i didn't manage to sit through the entire service.
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5pm
Staying Relevent
What made Daniel outstanding?
Dan 1:1-4
1. Daniel was physically healthy
-Strong
2. Daniel was good-looking
-sharp looking
3. Daniel mastered Babylonian skills
-excel in your education
4. Daniel had the attitude to serve
-obedience
5. Daniel spoke the language of Babylon
-able to connect to the world
Great men in the bible were always doing generous things!
Gen 13:14 -17; 18
Hebron was a sinful city but was also the city that crown David as king
Acts 7:32
Moses' design of the tabernacle was based on other forms of worships during that time!
Gen 42:8
Gen 44:2
Eze 1:1-3
disclaimer's note: this sermon was only partially taken as i didn't manage to sit through the entire service.
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sat Service @ 5pm
Saturday, June 03, 2006
02/06/2006 : Emerge 2006 Session 3
-Pst. Kong Hee
Being Spiritually Hungry for God
1 Chor 4:9
Jabez = honorable = kabok (Gk.) = Glory
A man who press onto God
1 Chor 4:10
1. JAbez went after prayer
-Something we can all do
2. Jabez has Holy dissatisfaction
-Hungry for God; do something different
3. Jabez wanted to serve
- even with difficulties he want to make a differences for God
Lk 10
Story of Martha and Mary
It was not the ministry that touched Jesus but Mary who only want to serve Jesus not the ministry
People, who honor Him, wait upon Him
Moses chose Joshua over Caleb
Joshua was the quiet one but he is the one who is hungry for God
No spiritual hunger
1. Thins down
2. Feels cold
3. Weak to temp
4. Lose your state of mind
5. Lose your heart
6. Death
Not thirsty
1. Dehydration
- Spiritually Dry
2. No more tears
- Not touched by the presence of the Holy Spirit anymore
3. Failure of Kidneys
- Unable to clean out the dirt in our lives
4.
Acquired a taste for God
1. Be in the right environment
2. Have plenty of water (Holy Spirit)
-Willing to lingers in the presence of God
3. Experience God
-For ourselves
4. Regularly encounter God again and again
01/06/2006 : Emerge 2006 Session 1
-Pst. Kong Hee
The Importance of the Youth Ministry
Dan 1:1- 4
Christians invented many great inventions
Nebuchadnezzar took all the best for the world
Ashpenaz (name, mention 7 times = Holy Spirit) is looking for young people
Young people are the most important = ready to make things happen
1. Youths are very open to new things
2. Youths are moldable
3. Youths love to dream
4. Youths have the capacity for faith
-Look at Mary & Elizabeth
5. Youths are the future
Where to find youths? Schools!
1. The campus is where future leaders are trained
2. The campus is where major movements has started
3. The values of campus will become the values of society
4. The campus is a huge international mission field
2 Kg 6:1-2; 5
Destiny is not built on excitement alone
1. You can never build on a borrowed ax head
- Not just the music
2. You can never build with a dull blade
-Don’t lose your cutting edge
3. You can never build with a missing ax head
- Spiritual life
4. You can never build with a loose ax handle
-Your morals
5. You can never build with a cracked handle
-Faith
6. You can never build with a shortened handle
- Complete
7. You can never build if you are too weak to swing the ax
- God's power!
2 Kg 6:5-6
That stick is the symbol of Calvary; with Jesus we'll have miracles.
But we need to take it!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Thu Confrence @ 7pm
The Importance of the Youth Ministry
Dan 1:1- 4
Christians invented many great inventions
Nebuchadnezzar took all the best for the world
Ashpenaz (name, mention 7 times = Holy Spirit) is looking for young people
Young people are the most important = ready to make things happen
1. Youths are very open to new things
2. Youths are moldable
3. Youths love to dream
4. Youths have the capacity for faith
-Look at Mary & Elizabeth
5. Youths are the future
Where to find youths? Schools!
1. The campus is where future leaders are trained
2. The campus is where major movements has started
3. The values of campus will become the values of society
4. The campus is a huge international mission field
2 Kg 6:1-2; 5
Destiny is not built on excitement alone
1. You can never build on a borrowed ax head
- Not just the music
2. You can never build with a dull blade
-Don’t lose your cutting edge
3. You can never build with a missing ax head
- Spiritual life
4. You can never build with a loose ax handle
-Your morals
5. You can never build with a cracked handle
-Faith
6. You can never build with a shortened handle
- Complete
7. You can never build if you are too weak to swing the ax
- God's power!
2 Kg 6:5-6
That stick is the symbol of Calvary; with Jesus we'll have miracles.
But we need to take it!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Thu Confrence @ 7pm
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
27/05/2006 : Being A Person Of Influence
-Pst. Tan Ye Peng
Being A Person Of Influence
Jer 2:21
We're of great potential but we're not there yet!
Everything in life is to grow!
It is in God's purpose to empower you!
Gen
Mk 6:48
Lk 5:20-33
We've the potential to overcome problems
After Salvation comes empowerment
Jos 1:8
Pro 12:13
Don't be bond by our circumstances
If we don't develop ourselves, we will be wasting our time
Divine empowerment is based upon on my acceptance of responsibility for what God called me to do
Rom 8:8
Singaporeans are basically Kiasi, we usually do not dare to step out of our comfort zones, we are always willing to stay small and forgot that we can be people of influence for God
Gen 41:16; 33-38
Stepping into the place to take responsibility should always be for God's glory
Gen 41:39
So God creates a need in the society and He empowers the church to the solution thereby making the church necessary
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Being A Person Of Influence
Jer 2:21
We're of great potential but we're not there yet!
Everything in life is to grow!
It is in God's purpose to empower you!
Gen
Mk 6:48
Lk 5:20-33
We've the potential to overcome problems
After Salvation comes empowerment
Jos 1:8
Pro 12:13
Don't be bond by our circumstances
If we don't develop ourselves, we will be wasting our time
Divine empowerment is based upon on my acceptance of responsibility for what God called me to do
Rom 8:8
Singaporeans are basically Kiasi, we usually do not dare to step out of our comfort zones, we are always willing to stay small and forgot that we can be people of influence for God
Gen 41:16; 33-38
Stepping into the place to take responsibility should always be for God's glory
Gen 41:39
So God creates a need in the society and He empowers the church to the solution thereby making the church necessary
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Thursday, May 25, 2006
21/05/2006 : Daniel Among The Babylonians
-Pst. Kong Hee
Daniel Among The Babylonians
Jh 17:14-17
We don't embrace the 7 deadly sins & don't have the spirit of the world
But Jesus doesn't ask of us to be removed from the world only to be protected from the evil.
He wants us to be cleansed
Matt 5:13-16
Jesus wants us to do His work! To mingle with a Godly-attitude!
How has God reacted to temptations?
God placed the tree of the knowledge of good & evil in the middle of the garden fully knowing that it has the ability to tempt Adam. So why didn't God chopped down the tree?
Innocence is not virtue
Virtue is not innocence
Virtue is innocence TESTED
Then will you have power over temptations
So we're still in this world:
1. Religion
2. Family
3. Business
4. Education
5. Government
6. Arts
7. Media
3-7 = marketplace
Dan 5:11
Daniel dressed in the Babylonian's robes but has holiness in his heart.
Dan 1:17
Daniel is well-trained in the in Babylonians' arts & sciences (satanic practices) afterall he was their chief!
He was not innocent!
He was a real counsel to King Nebuchodnezzar
But can anyone says he's not a true man of God?
Dan 5:12
Excellence is the attention to details that give rise to superior performance which leads to promotion in life.
Belteshazzar = Bel will protect his life
Shadrach = moon god
Meshach = like the moon god
Abed-Nego = Servant of the god nego
Rom 14:1-2
The message may be sacred but the packaging is not
We can live in the world & live for God!
NOT
Legalism (Pharisees)
Licentions ("Cheap Grace")
Christians are not naive!
We're Jesus, Joseph & Daniels of this world!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
Daniel Among The Babylonians
Jh 17:14-17
We don't embrace the 7 deadly sins & don't have the spirit of the world
But Jesus doesn't ask of us to be removed from the world only to be protected from the evil.
He wants us to be cleansed
Matt 5:13-16
Jesus wants us to do His work! To mingle with a Godly-attitude!
How has God reacted to temptations?
God placed the tree of the knowledge of good & evil in the middle of the garden fully knowing that it has the ability to tempt Adam. So why didn't God chopped down the tree?
Innocence is not virtue
Virtue is not innocence
Virtue is innocence TESTED
Then will you have power over temptations
So we're still in this world:
1. Religion
2. Family
3. Business
4. Education
5. Government
6. Arts
7. Media
3-7 = marketplace
Dan 5:11
Daniel dressed in the Babylonian's robes but has holiness in his heart.
Dan 1:17
Daniel is well-trained in the in Babylonians' arts & sciences (satanic practices) afterall he was their chief!
He was not innocent!
He was a real counsel to King Nebuchodnezzar
But can anyone says he's not a true man of God?
Dan 5:12
Excellence is the attention to details that give rise to superior performance which leads to promotion in life.
Belteshazzar = Bel will protect his life
Shadrach = moon god
Meshach = like the moon god
Abed-Nego = Servant of the god nego
Rom 14:1-2
The message may be sacred but the packaging is not
We can live in the world & live for God!
NOT
Legalism (Pharisees)
Licentions ("Cheap Grace")
Christians are not naive!
We're Jesus, Joseph & Daniels of this world!
- CHC @ Expo Hall 8; Sun Service @ 10am
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