Eugene: New behaviours, it’s not just about feelings, I feel like doing this, doing that, but we have the choice to follow God and overcome our emotions. New partners are very important! In school and church to encourage, cause it’s not easy to follow Christ all the way. That’s why you need Christian friends to also join you and to give you strength to follow Christ. It’s worth following Christ!
Chengyu: In the past, I’ve always thought that loneliness is a bad emotion. However, today I see the other side of how loneliness can help me in my walk with God. Now I know that in loneliness, I can find God and even grow close to him!
Timothy: I think that service was different today especially because of the sitting arrangement which was good because it doesn’t really “force” a person in a way like before when everyone is “forced” to go to the front. The sermon was good and succinct.
Sufan: I was living in a lie where I think: why should u work hard when no one else is doing the same? Why should I be the only one doing so much. New self: understands that everything that I do, God sees it. I’ve also recognise that I’ve got to start taking action in wanting more of Him. From Karyn’s mouth: “every tear of yours, he keeps in a bottle.” This shows how precious I am to him. ( i said that to her when i was praying for her. how cool! =] God is so cool. i really thank Him that the prayer encouraged her and reminded/told her how precious she is to Him)
Caoyu: What struck me the most about the sermon was the part about seeking new partnerships. I want to be active in whom I can reach out to and reach out to me spiritually. God also put forth the idea that it is not only in church that we find new partnerships, but I think he wants me to reach out to the people in my class. Cos I’ve been thinking of initiating this “Class Chapel” thing like we used to have in MGS, and that’s when I realised the reason he placed other MG girls in my class and I hope to spread the word of God around.
Karyn: What God spoke to me about today was that I have to do something drastic so that I can put off my old self and put on my new self. I pray that I will take that step because my heart’s cry is to please God!
Eileen: Today’s service is very timely after the previous 2 services on finding the truth! It’s very difficult and uncomfortable to get rid of the lies of the world and change from what I am very used to doing… I’m glad that today’s service speaks to me that I am normal, it’s really hard to change into a new self But perseverance is really needed and praying for God’s help continuously will work so that I can be comfortable in my new self!
Grace: the new seating arrangement showed me that God can be praised everywhere, not just in certain settings (like at the front) although shorter in length, the sermon was applicable to me! I’m desperate for my life to be used for the best.
Alex: I really felt God’s presence during P&W… dancing for him and just freely giving me self to God. It’ll take work from me to not be entirely self-conscious. God spoke to me by reminding me what he told me about obedience. And I thank him also for repeatedly showing his love for me. It was wonderful. Now, it’ll be and it has to be God's agenda, not mine, too many times, I’ve given into my emotion.
Wenning: Today’s service is awesome! What spoke to me the most was the part about how desperate u want to get out of Satan’s lies. It really spoke specifically to me a lot: the part about the new clothing, the old wineskin and new wineskin.
Annabel: I thought that God’s word was very timely. I always wanted to get rid of what people thought of me, and today is about getting rid of our old selves and putting on our new selves. During the alter call, when Karyn prayed for me, she prayed the exact same thing that I wanted to be prayed for. It wasn't a general prayer, it was specific! How amazing that is! Thank God.
Chapmen: I’ve learned about the way we behave in today’s sermon. Our behaviours are the gif of God as it allows us to have emotions. I’ve also learned that emotions may make us go further from God and to overcome this, we must have new partnerships.
Ken: While I was reading my bible, the chapter about new man caught my eyes, it seems like there is a message today, and God reinforced it! Guiding me on how to transform my mind.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
renewing our mind!
Annabel: I think service today is very practical and I feel exactly like what Pastor Daniel said. I am motivated to live a live holy and pleasing to God. And I will do it with God’s help.
Ken: Sermon was great. Teaches us to differentiate and identify the lies of the world. It is exactly what I need and been praying for that God would guide me to change myself and renew my mid. Praise be to God! Great lesson!
Wenning: What touched me today a lot was the part “I have always been this way”. It really spoke to me a lot based on my attitudes and God spoke to me that I have to change my attitude and viewpoint towards changes.
Alex: It’s good to know that we are different, we are set apart – from we’re not to follow what the world says is alright when they are lies.
Sufan: It was a great sermon. What I needed to hear. I’ve been praying for God to change me in my life. But I don’t really see a difference. Now, I can 对阵下药.
Kai Xiang: Edifying! I just realized that there are full of lies that I have to remove e.g. doing things that others are doing
Gracia: Renewing my mind! I want! I found that this sermon really spoke to specifically to some areas of my life. And it brought to mind and identified some lies in my life. This brings to my notice to these lies – increased alertness towards them. I really wanna hear next week’s sermon - I need to know how to put the truth in my life (replace the lies).
Eileen: Yipee! I love today’s sermon! I think it is very true that lies are plaguing our lives in a way whereby we or I have fears and see limited change in my life (even when God promises transformation). I want to take practical steps to dig out all the lies and excuses I give myself so that I can really see change. It’s going to start by renewal of my thinking!
Chengyu: Today’s sermon is really good. I really learned a lot. I always get very motivated on Saturdays but later in the week I get very discouraged because of the lies in the world. So, there is not much change in me. And it’s really scary because everyone keeps saying that in Christianity, you either go closer or further away from God. Now I know that in order to change, I have to get rid of the lies in me. Can’t wait for next week’s sermon!!!!!!!!
Karyn: I'm so glad that pastor pointed out how we can identify the lies of this world. Saturday was like the start of a brain operation; where the identification of the problems started. Throughout the week, time will be spent digging out the root causes and replacing it with God's word. Cant wait for it to happen, i want change like no other! But i have to really keep in mind, its not the change i want, its God i want in my life. That i'm in love with Him from the inside out.
Ken: Sermon was great. Teaches us to differentiate and identify the lies of the world. It is exactly what I need and been praying for that God would guide me to change myself and renew my mid. Praise be to God! Great lesson!
Wenning: What touched me today a lot was the part “I have always been this way”. It really spoke to me a lot based on my attitudes and God spoke to me that I have to change my attitude and viewpoint towards changes.
Alex: It’s good to know that we are different, we are set apart – from we’re not to follow what the world says is alright when they are lies.
Sufan: It was a great sermon. What I needed to hear. I’ve been praying for God to change me in my life. But I don’t really see a difference. Now, I can 对阵下药.
Kai Xiang: Edifying! I just realized that there are full of lies that I have to remove e.g. doing things that others are doing
Gracia: Renewing my mind! I want! I found that this sermon really spoke to specifically to some areas of my life. And it brought to mind and identified some lies in my life. This brings to my notice to these lies – increased alertness towards them. I really wanna hear next week’s sermon - I need to know how to put the truth in my life (replace the lies).
Eileen: Yipee! I love today’s sermon! I think it is very true that lies are plaguing our lives in a way whereby we or I have fears and see limited change in my life (even when God promises transformation). I want to take practical steps to dig out all the lies and excuses I give myself so that I can really see change. It’s going to start by renewal of my thinking!
Chengyu: Today’s sermon is really good. I really learned a lot. I always get very motivated on Saturdays but later in the week I get very discouraged because of the lies in the world. So, there is not much change in me. And it’s really scary because everyone keeps saying that in Christianity, you either go closer or further away from God. Now I know that in order to change, I have to get rid of the lies in me. Can’t wait for next week’s sermon!!!!!!!!
Karyn: I'm so glad that pastor pointed out how we can identify the lies of this world. Saturday was like the start of a brain operation; where the identification of the problems started. Throughout the week, time will be spent digging out the root causes and replacing it with God's word. Cant wait for it to happen, i want change like no other! But i have to really keep in mind, its not the change i want, its God i want in my life. That i'm in love with Him from the inside out.
Monday, March 31, 2008
bible reading (GEPC)
hey guys and girls!
just a reminder that we're reading galatians to colossians starting from 29th of march. so 20 days after 29th of march, which is on the 17th of april, we would have finished GEPC =]
just a reminder that we're reading galatians to colossians starting from 29th of march. so 20 days after 29th of march, which is on the 17th of april, we would have finished GEPC =]
Sunday, March 30, 2008
reflections on ARE YOU IN TOUGH CLUB?
Eugene: I was supposed to be at council dry run but I told God I wanna be at church for him and sis wanping said there’s a reason why we’re at church, that the sermon was specially meant for us to hear from God. Indeed it was. I prayed for a praise and worship that was so different that I could feel God’s joy and awesome strength like never before and I did. Indeed I realised that I was getting lukewarm. Neither hot nor cold, useless. I began to read less Christian books. Read less of the bible each day because I’m tired, because I think I have read the verses before. That is all wrong! It’s really all about God, and I’m gonna defend, defend my disciples and myself from losing the fire for God.
Karyn: Colossians 1:9 speaks of how when Paul heard about the other believers in Christ, he did not stop prying for them and for God to fill them with knowing his will through spiritual wisdom and understanding. When I heard about this, I was enlightened by God that I should pray that my disciples will know about God’s will and understand it. Because that’s what we’re living for, to do God’s will.
Jaclyn: Today’s sermon spoke to me about being on the defensive side against Satan and his scheming plans and I’ve grown more determined to not sin in God’s presence anymore!
Annabel: I think that the sermon is very timely as I feel that I’ve lost the passion of coming to church. It’s more of a routine thing, and today’s sermon talks about being a lukewarm Christian.
Wenning: Today’ sermon was really interesting! God spoke to me about committing everyday of my life to him and everything that I do, I must honour him.
Yifang: I always thought that when bad things happen god is punishing me because I must have done something bad. But today’s sermon changed my view about this. That God actually uses bad things to draw us closer back to him. I also feel very blessed because I get crippled when I think that God is punishing me and get caught up in guilt but now I know that God really loves me and I’m happy.
Chapmen: Today I’ve learned about anxiety. Anxiety can be in a form of temptation. Anxiety can tempt me to do things like scoring higher than someone in your exams.
Chengyu: Today’s sermon was very timely. I have been very distracted when doing my quiet time and sis Wanping said “exchange what seems valuable to you for a treasure of God”. It spoke to me in the sense that sacrificing up a little bit of my time can be exchanged for a treasure of God. This really encourages me to do my quiet time with more of God and less of the world/me. Ken: Service was awesome and i felt the peace and joy of God. God spoke to me a lot. Provided me with guidance as to where i should head,how i should head, how i should be aware and build my faith to prevent losing the war. Amazing
Karyn: Colossians 1:9 speaks of how when Paul heard about the other believers in Christ, he did not stop prying for them and for God to fill them with knowing his will through spiritual wisdom and understanding. When I heard about this, I was enlightened by God that I should pray that my disciples will know about God’s will and understand it. Because that’s what we’re living for, to do God’s will.
Jaclyn: Today’s sermon spoke to me about being on the defensive side against Satan and his scheming plans and I’ve grown more determined to not sin in God’s presence anymore!
Annabel: I think that the sermon is very timely as I feel that I’ve lost the passion of coming to church. It’s more of a routine thing, and today’s sermon talks about being a lukewarm Christian.
Wenning: Today’ sermon was really interesting! God spoke to me about committing everyday of my life to him and everything that I do, I must honour him.
Yifang: I always thought that when bad things happen god is punishing me because I must have done something bad. But today’s sermon changed my view about this. That God actually uses bad things to draw us closer back to him. I also feel very blessed because I get crippled when I think that God is punishing me and get caught up in guilt but now I know that God really loves me and I’m happy.
Chapmen: Today I’ve learned about anxiety. Anxiety can be in a form of temptation. Anxiety can tempt me to do things like scoring higher than someone in your exams.
Chengyu: Today’s sermon was very timely. I have been very distracted when doing my quiet time and sis Wanping said “exchange what seems valuable to you for a treasure of God”. It spoke to me in the sense that sacrificing up a little bit of my time can be exchanged for a treasure of God. This really encourages me to do my quiet time with more of God and less of the world/me. Ken: Service was awesome and i felt the peace and joy of God. God spoke to me a lot. Provided me with guidance as to where i should head,how i should head, how i should be aware and build my faith to prevent losing the war. Amazing
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
reflections on regaining lost authority(2)
annabel
i really thank God for today's sermon as it taught me that for prayers to be answered, i must pray with authority.
caoyu
God spoke to me through the sermon about spiritual warfare as, over the past week, i constantly feel that i am fighting a losing battle. but today, God reminded me that we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS ! and the war was already won when Jesus died on the cross for us! yay.
chapmen
i learned about how God made prayer turn domination into deliverance. also prayer was our only weapon also the early churches. prayer is also a vehicle to exercise spiritual authority.
chengyu
i learnt alot facts from today's sermon. i learnt the power of prayer and that God is actually limiting His power. i also learnt that Jesus can be seen as the second Adam.
grace
woah cheem ah. but very practical too, and i've grown a lot from it :) actually, the moment i went home, i could apply the lessons learnt already :)must take authority! yup. at altar call, the prayers we said together were super on-the-dot too. though one part of the sermon when ps daniel spoke about the thai's army enlisting "no gender" people took me aback cos i didnt see the relevance to the sermon :X and it may have sent out wrong messages. ha. but powerful service still!!!! :D btw, where may we get access to the 10 points listed on the PowerPoint just now ?
gracia
wow! really cool sermon today. God spoke to me a lot about prayer. i'm amazed how the Lord would choose to limit His great power and choose to work through us! even though we had sinned and stuff. He still loved us and sent Jesus, the second adam, to die for us to redeem us. :) if only His people prayed... :)
jaclyn
today's sermon was awesome and brought a spiritual revival in me. it made me more determined to do my quiet time daily! and i am inspired and motivated to bring more people to Christ!
karyn
God spoke to me a lot through eph 3:10 that really all should know , from the rulers to the authorities in the heavenly realm. it's so wonderful that all should know about the glory of God! shaunreminder of Love, Live and life of difference.
sufan
good sermon! :) i'm really really keen to study medicine. but i got so discouraged by my friends who kept saying how difficult it is and blah. today's sermon, there was a part on"God only answers when you pray! " so that was really really promising [ :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ] and also the fact that i've authority!! :D la praying ( can't figure out this words when reading her written handwriting )
timothy
basically that we always need to turn to God first and that we need to initiate prayers like those from the early church with passion, involving God. yep.
wenning
today's sermon really spoke to me about claiming that authority when Jesus died on that cross and a very important that touched and struck me was the part about setting the captives free, and defeat satan. when we pray, we gotta pray with authority too! :)
yifang
i want to thank God for today's sermon cos is like a continue of what He has been doing in my life this whole week and what really spoke to me was God's limits Himself. so i should stop dreaming about God or an angel saving my family. it must be through myself. and i must protect my mind from being deceived by satan as victory is already on my side!
i really thank God for today's sermon as it taught me that for prayers to be answered, i must pray with authority.
caoyu
God spoke to me through the sermon about spiritual warfare as, over the past week, i constantly feel that i am fighting a losing battle. but today, God reminded me that we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS ! and the war was already won when Jesus died on the cross for us! yay.
chapmen
i learned about how God made prayer turn domination into deliverance. also prayer was our only weapon also the early churches. prayer is also a vehicle to exercise spiritual authority.
chengyu
i learnt alot facts from today's sermon. i learnt the power of prayer and that God is actually limiting His power. i also learnt that Jesus can be seen as the second Adam.
grace
woah cheem ah. but very practical too, and i've grown a lot from it :) actually, the moment i went home, i could apply the lessons learnt already :)must take authority! yup. at altar call, the prayers we said together were super on-the-dot too. though one part of the sermon when ps daniel spoke about the thai's army enlisting "no gender" people took me aback cos i didnt see the relevance to the sermon :X and it may have sent out wrong messages. ha. but powerful service still!!!! :D btw, where may we get access to the 10 points listed on the PowerPoint just now ?
gracia
wow! really cool sermon today. God spoke to me a lot about prayer. i'm amazed how the Lord would choose to limit His great power and choose to work through us! even though we had sinned and stuff. He still loved us and sent Jesus, the second adam, to die for us to redeem us. :) if only His people prayed... :)
jaclyn
today's sermon was awesome and brought a spiritual revival in me. it made me more determined to do my quiet time daily! and i am inspired and motivated to bring more people to Christ!
karyn
God spoke to me a lot through eph 3:10 that really all should know , from the rulers to the authorities in the heavenly realm. it's so wonderful that all should know about the glory of God! shaunreminder of Love, Live and life of difference.
sufan
good sermon! :) i'm really really keen to study medicine. but i got so discouraged by my friends who kept saying how difficult it is and blah. today's sermon, there was a part on"God only answers when you pray! " so that was really really promising [ :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ] and also the fact that i've authority!! :D la praying ( can't figure out this words when reading her written handwriting )
timothy
basically that we always need to turn to God first and that we need to initiate prayers like those from the early church with passion, involving God. yep.
wenning
today's sermon really spoke to me about claiming that authority when Jesus died on that cross and a very important that touched and struck me was the part about setting the captives free, and defeat satan. when we pray, we gotta pray with authority too! :)
yifang
i want to thank God for today's sermon cos is like a continue of what He has been doing in my life this whole week and what really spoke to me was God's limits Himself. so i should stop dreaming about God or an angel saving my family. it must be through myself. and i must protect my mind from being deceived by satan as victory is already on my side!
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