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!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
service feedback 15/3/08 - Regaining Lost Authority
alexandra
God spoke to me about the excuses part. i really got to trust in God and believe that He is why He is, even when things do not work out, even when the devil seems to be triumphant, i don't have to try and defend God's decisions. that's His business to decide what is what and it's mine to be faithful!
annabel
today's sermon taught me that we should be prayerful because we are constantly in a spiritual warfare. and i am reminded about the camp theme this year. and i have let go of my stronghold.
chengyu
today's sermon was a wake-up call and i learnt to really take the Bible and treat is like it's worth. i learnt to not just read the Bible for the sake of reading it but instead really treat it like something that will give me life.
eugene
i learnt about the tactics used by satan in spiritual warfare. to deceive, dominate and destroy. to deceive is to compromise truth, which breeds uncertainties and gives room to doubt and lost authority. but satan's powers are based on lies and he is in constant fear of us, that we'll realise our power. what struck me was sometimes we fear for embarassment for God that He might not answer the prayer and therfore end up not praying, don't come up with excuses for God ! unanswered prayers are none of our business. our role is to pray. also learnt the difference between trials and burdens. we should never take God's words just as good advice. we cannot be POWS, purely contented with surviving. we must be overcomers.
grace
i'm excited about next week's sermon! taking the Bible seriously, is going to really change my life. i'm grateful for what was shared today! very happy that the truth was spoken and it's been quite a long while since i've really felt so alive in God's truth again that i was really dancing with joy at altar call and shouting that the devil has NO MORE PLACE IN MY LIFE !!!! i need to get that truth in every day's dealings so i cannot be lied to anymore. btw, the two verses Ps Daniel said to read after service gave me a good wake-up call. Ros' testimony also is tremendously encouraging. i learnt alot today (like how we should NOT say satan is king over the earth) ! hopefully a more thorough study at Bible Study one day can be conducted if possible :)
gracia
wow! :) yeah. i did expect God to speak to me, but i didn't expect so much! like, from the testimony by ros onwards, God used it and the sermon and altar call to speak to me, and i'm just really glad that He did :) i pray that i will apply all that i have learnt today into my life., so that i may draw closer to God and see more people love and know God :)
jaclyn
God spoke to me that whatever circumstances i face must first always pray before anything else. i am reminded that God's promises are true and He won't give it up, and that all His plans are perfect. i learnt to be more aware of distinguishing between trials and burdens. cos i'm facing a somewhat crisis right now so i shall pray for my family ... T.T
wenning
it was good! it really spoke to me about acknowledging, claiming the victory that Jesus had already won! God taught me that i should step out of POWand start living victoriously because Victory is in His blood.
yifang
i learned during discipleship about serving others for God. doing what God wants us to do even if we might not like it and being confident in Him and not just looking at the outcome. we have to constantly be asking God how we can serve Him.
chiayee
God spoke to me that I have been ignorant of His promises and sometimes chose to believe that the devil is more powerful than God Himself. I've to set myself free before I could even free others. Which to hold tightly to his everlasting promises and not compromising in times of trials. And His is word is life, I must receive it daily by taking time to read the bible wholeheartedly, instead of rushing through it. and I must remember that I have the POWER in me to overcome things in the spiritual realm. I am not a survivor I am an overcomer.
karyn
tdy was really powerful! we are MORE THAN conquerors and we just need to reclaim all that Jesus has given to us. and God's word is so important. it makes me want to go back and really study my bible word for word, bcos it really is God' slove letter to me. and the truths that i find out will set me free! cannot wait for God to speak so much more each day.
eileen
yup :) pass few days i have been pretty affected because i asked God for a miracle during the performance, but it didnt happen. i have been coming up with reasons to justify that, but today i was really shaken by what pastor danial shared that there is no reason for decission God makes i keep coming up with powerless excuess but still am dissapointed am upset. But i never realise the best reason is no reason God just decides and i dont question. that made me feel better and i now know not everything is a trial.
sufan
Great sermon! as usual.. haha. and God spoke to me! =D as usual. hahah.well..guess it clearde up some of my uncertainty; doubts; questions that i have from long ago but keep forgetting to clarify.some of what Ps Dan. mentioned was really what i was doing. like giving excuses for God when the results wasnt what i expected and blurring the line between Trials and Burdens.i'm glad i've got a better view and understanding now! =Dall those times tt i asked Him why He allowed those unhappy stuff to happen eg. been scolded by teacher even though not my fault, was actually not trials but burdens from our unfriendly neighbour in the world, so...i realised that it's pointless asking God why why why and i sld just move on and praise Him in those circumstances =D
God spoke to me about the excuses part. i really got to trust in God and believe that He is why He is, even when things do not work out, even when the devil seems to be triumphant, i don't have to try and defend God's decisions. that's His business to decide what is what and it's mine to be faithful!
annabel
today's sermon taught me that we should be prayerful because we are constantly in a spiritual warfare. and i am reminded about the camp theme this year. and i have let go of my stronghold.
chengyu
today's sermon was a wake-up call and i learnt to really take the Bible and treat is like it's worth. i learnt to not just read the Bible for the sake of reading it but instead really treat it like something that will give me life.
eugene
i learnt about the tactics used by satan in spiritual warfare. to deceive, dominate and destroy. to deceive is to compromise truth, which breeds uncertainties and gives room to doubt and lost authority. but satan's powers are based on lies and he is in constant fear of us, that we'll realise our power. what struck me was sometimes we fear for embarassment for God that He might not answer the prayer and therfore end up not praying, don't come up with excuses for God ! unanswered prayers are none of our business. our role is to pray. also learnt the difference between trials and burdens. we should never take God's words just as good advice. we cannot be POWS, purely contented with surviving. we must be overcomers.
grace
i'm excited about next week's sermon! taking the Bible seriously, is going to really change my life. i'm grateful for what was shared today! very happy that the truth was spoken and it's been quite a long while since i've really felt so alive in God's truth again that i was really dancing with joy at altar call and shouting that the devil has NO MORE PLACE IN MY LIFE !!!! i need to get that truth in every day's dealings so i cannot be lied to anymore. btw, the two verses Ps Daniel said to read after service gave me a good wake-up call. Ros' testimony also is tremendously encouraging. i learnt alot today (like how we should NOT say satan is king over the earth) ! hopefully a more thorough study at Bible Study one day can be conducted if possible :)
gracia
wow! :) yeah. i did expect God to speak to me, but i didn't expect so much! like, from the testimony by ros onwards, God used it and the sermon and altar call to speak to me, and i'm just really glad that He did :) i pray that i will apply all that i have learnt today into my life., so that i may draw closer to God and see more people love and know God :)
jaclyn
God spoke to me that whatever circumstances i face must first always pray before anything else. i am reminded that God's promises are true and He won't give it up, and that all His plans are perfect. i learnt to be more aware of distinguishing between trials and burdens. cos i'm facing a somewhat crisis right now so i shall pray for my family ... T.T
wenning
it was good! it really spoke to me about acknowledging, claiming the victory that Jesus had already won! God taught me that i should step out of POWand start living victoriously because Victory is in His blood.
yifang
i learned during discipleship about serving others for God. doing what God wants us to do even if we might not like it and being confident in Him and not just looking at the outcome. we have to constantly be asking God how we can serve Him.
chiayee
God spoke to me that I have been ignorant of His promises and sometimes chose to believe that the devil is more powerful than God Himself. I've to set myself free before I could even free others. Which to hold tightly to his everlasting promises and not compromising in times of trials. And His is word is life, I must receive it daily by taking time to read the bible wholeheartedly, instead of rushing through it. and I must remember that I have the POWER in me to overcome things in the spiritual realm. I am not a survivor I am an overcomer.
karyn
tdy was really powerful! we are MORE THAN conquerors and we just need to reclaim all that Jesus has given to us. and God's word is so important. it makes me want to go back and really study my bible word for word, bcos it really is God' slove letter to me. and the truths that i find out will set me free! cannot wait for God to speak so much more each day.
eileen
yup :) pass few days i have been pretty affected because i asked God for a miracle during the performance, but it didnt happen. i have been coming up with reasons to justify that, but today i was really shaken by what pastor danial shared that there is no reason for decission God makes i keep coming up with powerless excuess but still am dissapointed am upset. But i never realise the best reason is no reason God just decides and i dont question. that made me feel better and i now know not everything is a trial.
sufan
Great sermon! as usual.. haha. and God spoke to me! =D as usual. hahah.well..guess it clearde up some of my uncertainty; doubts; questions that i have from long ago but keep forgetting to clarify.some of what Ps Dan. mentioned was really what i was doing. like giving excuses for God when the results wasnt what i expected and blurring the line between Trials and Burdens.i'm glad i've got a better view and understanding now! =Dall those times tt i asked Him why He allowed those unhappy stuff to happen eg. been scolded by teacher even though not my fault, was actually not trials but burdens from our unfriendly neighbour in the world, so...i realised that it's pointless asking God why why why and i sld just move on and praise Him in those circumstances =D
Monday, March 10, 2008
Service feedback 9.3.08
Caoyu
I learnt that each one of us is in a unique position because no one is exposed to the exact same people as we do, so we must reach out to them if not they’ll never have the chance to know the Word. And we have confidence when reaching out to them cos our confidence comes from the power of God.
Chapmen
What I’ve learned about today’s sermon was about confidence. Confidence is also faith. Confidence holds up the dreams and visions you have. It gives you the faith to believe in something. I also learned about without confidence you tend to leak away from it and start fearing in something. Example, when you walk into a dark endless tunnel. You start fearing because you don’t have confidence in God. If you have confidence, God will walk into the tunnel with you.
Chengyu
The part where sis Wanping say that the reason we exist is to worship God. It really reminded me to live to worship God as the whole week I have been doing my own things.
Eugene
Just last night I lost confidence in thinking I can’t do well for A levels, it’s like my dream of studying medicine’s so far away, and I learnt not to compare myself with others. Not to focus on past exam results and be stressed out but have confidence in faith that God’s will will come to pass, to be certain of my position as a student right now, to study hard and be a good influence to my oilcos. Don’t have a fear of failure, but confidence and faith by doing my part with God. Try my best, leave the outcome to God. And don’t be like the decaf coffee that’s lost its purpose and power.
Grace
I thank God for the timely sermon topic. Ever since I’ve entered Junior College, my confidence has been on a rollercoaster ride. So this sermon gave me a grounding in being solidly rooted in God’s word instead of hearing what the world says about confidence. However, it’s been a time of testing also. Especially when I encountered situations in, of all places, church. So i’ve learnt that there’s no perfect church or place to be in, except understanding what God is teaching me in the process. I hope to discover my exact purpose, especially in terms of what I should major in, at the university, and which one, soon.
Gracia
Confidence in God! It’s cool, cos God has also been taling / speaking to me about confidence ! J 1. Satan tries to deceive and discourage us- makes us not confident and blame ourselves / self-pity. ( so be alert and careful !! ) (which relates to what God talked to me about last sat ) 2. Confidence - self esteem or God-esteem? It’s God esteem ! :D ‘cause self-esteem comes from perishable things that fade easily, whereas God-esteem is really everlasting and inspiring and cool and awesome ! :D
Karyn
God taught me a BIG lesson today which i need to keep in mind forever. He taught me that love is my ultimate purpose, not numbers. So i have to keep loving God and definitely my love for people will grow! I'm so excited about the things that i'm gonna do in God's will =] i'm really excited! it's such an honor to be in God's plan; being used by Him, believing and having confidence that i'm His. =] God's love really spills over.
Sufan
Very powerful sermon on confidence in God! really what I needed since what happened on 7/3/08 2:15 pm. Hahaha. God spoke to me through my friends , the bible and this sermon :D YAY! And He always provides a way for me ! :D :D :D
Wenning
God spoke to me about having the right purpose in everything we do. God has been speaking to me about having the right purpose in studying. I used to compare my results with others and want to compete with others, but God spoke to me today that it is important to glorify God with good results.
I learnt that each one of us is in a unique position because no one is exposed to the exact same people as we do, so we must reach out to them if not they’ll never have the chance to know the Word. And we have confidence when reaching out to them cos our confidence comes from the power of God.
Chapmen
What I’ve learned about today’s sermon was about confidence. Confidence is also faith. Confidence holds up the dreams and visions you have. It gives you the faith to believe in something. I also learned about without confidence you tend to leak away from it and start fearing in something. Example, when you walk into a dark endless tunnel. You start fearing because you don’t have confidence in God. If you have confidence, God will walk into the tunnel with you.
Chengyu
The part where sis Wanping say that the reason we exist is to worship God. It really reminded me to live to worship God as the whole week I have been doing my own things.
Eugene
Just last night I lost confidence in thinking I can’t do well for A levels, it’s like my dream of studying medicine’s so far away, and I learnt not to compare myself with others. Not to focus on past exam results and be stressed out but have confidence in faith that God’s will will come to pass, to be certain of my position as a student right now, to study hard and be a good influence to my oilcos. Don’t have a fear of failure, but confidence and faith by doing my part with God. Try my best, leave the outcome to God. And don’t be like the decaf coffee that’s lost its purpose and power.
Grace
I thank God for the timely sermon topic. Ever since I’ve entered Junior College, my confidence has been on a rollercoaster ride. So this sermon gave me a grounding in being solidly rooted in God’s word instead of hearing what the world says about confidence. However, it’s been a time of testing also. Especially when I encountered situations in, of all places, church. So i’ve learnt that there’s no perfect church or place to be in, except understanding what God is teaching me in the process. I hope to discover my exact purpose, especially in terms of what I should major in, at the university, and which one, soon.
Gracia
Confidence in God! It’s cool, cos God has also been taling / speaking to me about confidence ! J 1. Satan tries to deceive and discourage us- makes us not confident and blame ourselves / self-pity. ( so be alert and careful !! ) (which relates to what God talked to me about last sat ) 2. Confidence - self esteem or God-esteem? It’s God esteem ! :D ‘cause self-esteem comes from perishable things that fade easily, whereas God-esteem is really everlasting and inspiring and cool and awesome ! :D
Karyn
God taught me a BIG lesson today which i need to keep in mind forever. He taught me that love is my ultimate purpose, not numbers. So i have to keep loving God and definitely my love for people will grow! I'm so excited about the things that i'm gonna do in God's will =] i'm really excited! it's such an honor to be in God's plan; being used by Him, believing and having confidence that i'm His. =] God's love really spills over.
Sufan
Very powerful sermon on confidence in God! really what I needed since what happened on 7/3/08 2:15 pm. Hahaha. God spoke to me through my friends , the bible and this sermon :D YAY! And He always provides a way for me ! :D :D :D
Wenning
God spoke to me about having the right purpose in everything we do. God has been speaking to me about having the right purpose in studying. I used to compare my results with others and want to compete with others, but God spoke to me today that it is important to glorify God with good results.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
service feedback from 1/3/08 for u guys to read =]
Gracia: Today, God really spoke to me about being offensive and defensive. sometimes we get so caught up with doing stuff for God and everything, we forget to defend ourselves against the devil's schemes and we may end up fighting in the wrong direction! that's terrible! so God taught me today to be more self-controlled and alert so that i would not be deceived by the devil. and that it's important to be unified! yeah, when one works alone, it's really hard! we should always remember the partnership we have with God, and cherish the fellowship with fellow cellgroup members.
Annabel: service today taught me that if god opens a door, you have to walk through it. and the devil's way of attacking us. so we have to remain in one body. for a person receive christ, God has to draw him or her. as tools of God, our job is just to be little christ to our friends, for so that we can live a life pleasing to God.
Caoyu: I feel that today's sermon spoke to me, especially the part about attacking and defending at the same time. i want to keep this a 2 ways approach thing. so that i will be able to defend my own faith and reach out to others at the same time.
Grace: it's true. satan is defeated. i must recognise that in everything i do. and i've learnt that defense is very important, so we must make sure whatever i think is pleasing to God: i must seek God more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chengyu: sometimes i wonder, how come i don't grow closer to God on a daily basis. however, today's sermon taught me that if we long and are always in the presence of God, we will naturally grow closer and be more like him. question answered (:
Jaclyn: this service reminded me to draw back to God and to keep him in focus. it also taught me how to fight satan better. i also learnt that prayer should be the base of everything. because it is only through prayer we can express our need and reliance on God.
Yifang: i've learnt to be more alert to satan's way of deceiving us. and also we should be a christian who not just attack but also defend.
Sufan: Great sermon! very engaging and interesting. learnt a lot too. i love today's sermon.
Ken: todays' sermon was exacally what i needed from God. i had some thoughts within me that caused me to be in distress to a point where i almost wanted to leave church before sermon starts. somehow God attracted me to back and i sat through the sermon. throughout the sermon, i felt uneasy but when pastor spoke about satan deceiving us, causing us to divide, i come to realise that God is speaking to me over my unrightful misconception thoughts. and i also realised that satan is working around me, wanting me to leave without hearing God. i have never ever felt so amazed by God's words through sermon that today.
Alex: i prayed for God to speak to me and he did. i was very distracted recently, i was also very discouraged and God turned me looking at my failures, something would crop up and i end up feeling in a bad state. at least this time, i've a clear awareness that its satan at work and this puts me more on guard. i can't guarantee that things will change but i've decided to have God as Lord over my life, entrusting my every problem to him, i'll have faith in his directions. i thank God for his love and faithfulness.
Chapmen: i learned about the ways of satan, and how we can defend ourselves from satan. i learned that doing your quiet time daily and not sinning would make yourself invulnerable to the devil. and if you don't do quiet time daily and keep sinning, you will be very vulnerable and the devil can attack you anytime. so we should spend our time being more committed to the Lord.
Eugene: service today really spoke to me, about the thinks of the devil and that he doesn't mind us doing our part for God but he want us to be as ineffective as possible. he wants to keep us distracted! that is so true! we focus so much on the methods sometimes than on the relationship with God. while focusing on the method, we lose focus on God, and then we let our guard down and that's when the enemy strikes. never be discouraged! what will Jesus do, an awesome reminder of what our actions and attitudes should always be. that is the best testimony of the gospel, that we don't have to day we are christians, but people can observe from our actions.
Karyn: wow, sermon was a huge reminder from God that i am in a spiritual war which involves me fighting the devil. i love it that i just need to look forward and face the enemy; not turning back bcos i know God is with me. i was also reminded that i just have to stand my ground and know EXACTLY what i fight. bcos i know that with Christ in me, the Hope of Glory, i HAVE the victory and i will fight with that in mind.
Wenning: the part abt discouragements spoke to me a lot. I learnt that it is important to encourage the people around me, especially my close friends. God reminded me about a particular classmate of mine, who struggles hard with her studies, but yet has made not much improvement.God told me specifially to start encouraging her not just once but everyday ! Another thing that struck me hard was the part about the defending, we ought to realise that it is also important to know the tactics of the enemy, and pray against it ! (:
people that we wanna invite for outreach =] pls pray!
Alex: Xinmin, Stanley, Eileen, Liling
Sufan: Shiyi, Roujun, Sufrie
Chengyu: Justin, Sean, Brandon
Grace: Niel, Brian, Jiani, Waritta
Caoyu: Yujia, Huijin, Jan
Annabel: Qianhua, Wenting, Wanqi
Yi fang: Xiner, Shu wen, Cai jing (sister)
Gracia: Joseph, Jeanette (sister), Faris
Karyn: Margaret, Huitong, Darren Yang
Wenning: Eesuan, Ziying, Yejing
Sufan: Shiyi, Roujun, Sufrie
Chengyu: Justin, Sean, Brandon
Grace: Niel, Brian, Jiani, Waritta
Caoyu: Yujia, Huijin, Jan
Annabel: Qianhua, Wenting, Wanqi
Yi fang: Xiner, Shu wen, Cai jing (sister)
Gracia: Joseph, Jeanette (sister), Faris
Karyn: Margaret, Huitong, Darren Yang
Wenning: Eesuan, Ziying, Yejing
bible reading! =]
we'll read the whole of ACTS throughout march.
so from yesterday, we read ACTS 1.
and today, sunday 2 march, we read ACTS 2 =]
then it'll end on march 28 =]
so from yesterday, we read ACTS 1.
and today, sunday 2 march, we read ACTS 2 =]
then it'll end on march 28 =]
Overcome - Desperation Band
Seated above, enthroned in the Father's love
Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
God's only son perfect and spotless one
He never sinned, but suffered as if he did
All authority, every victo-ry is Yours
All authority, every victory is Yours
Savior, worthy of honor and glory,
worthy of all our praise,
You overcame.
Jesus, awesome in power forever,
awesome and great is Your name,
You overcame.
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
and the word of our testimony, everyone overcome
Seated above, enthroned in the Father's love
Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
God's only son perfect and spotless one
He never sinned, but suffered as if he did
All authority, every victo-ry is Yours
All authority, every victory is Yours
Savior, worthy of honor and glory,
worthy of all our praise,
You overcame.
Jesus, awesome in power forever,
awesome and great is Your name,
You overcame.
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
and the word of our testimony, everyone overcome
Thursday, February 28, 2008
hebrews 12:1-3
1-3Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
prayer requests
26/2/08
eugene: sick with blocked nose, mix of flu and sinus. cannot breathe. pray that he'll recover ASAP and that there'll be no reocurrence of this bout of sickness! pray also for good rest =]
23/2/08
gracia: pray for what the SA group is doing for their schoolmates for the common test period. the proposal sent to the principal was send tdy(26/2), pray that it'll get through and that many doors will be open =]
timothy: pray for his army posting in march. pray for God's will to be done and also that he'll be able to join us for cell =]
eugene: sick with blocked nose, mix of flu and sinus. cannot breathe. pray that he'll recover ASAP and that there'll be no reocurrence of this bout of sickness! pray also for good rest =]
23/2/08
gracia: pray for what the SA group is doing for their schoolmates for the common test period. the proposal sent to the principal was send tdy(26/2), pray that it'll get through and that many doors will be open =]
timothy: pray for his army posting in march. pray for God's will to be done and also that he'll be able to join us for cell =]
sermon on true witnessing
http://www.youthimpact.com.sg/
hey dudes and dudettes!
the sermon which pastor preached just this saturday which has past can be downloaded here.
please listen to it again so that it can be INTERNALISED =]
God's been working so much, keep being hungry yea! =]
love, kare
P.S. if u bought the sermon cd, u can refund it =]
hey dudes and dudettes!
the sermon which pastor preached just this saturday which has past can be downloaded here.
please listen to it again so that it can be INTERNALISED =]
God's been working so much, keep being hungry yea! =]
love, kare
P.S. if u bought the sermon cd, u can refund it =]
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