Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sunday (26th February 2012)

Today Pastor is teaching us how to be an IMPACT-ful church. The text he's taken is from the book of Acts 2:42-47 (also to emphasize on v47 [And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved])

The church in Acts was known as "the people who are turning the world upside down" -- This is a good thing because as Christian, we are actually turning the world the "rightside up". In this context, there are 6 characteristics to be an IMPACT-ful Church/Christian.

Intercession - (Acts 2:42)
Mobilized for Ministry - (Acts 2:45)
Proclamation of the Gospel - (Acts 2:43) Why do I have the right to exist if we do not proclaim the Gospel?
Adoration (Acts 2:46)
Community - "You don't catch fish in the bathtub -- you go to where the fishes are."
Teaching
    Teachings; Learning the word
    -- Going Through Trials and Circumstances
    -- Applying Or Understanding the word
    = Growing Deeper with God and His Word.

Worship team has arranged the below this morning:-

1) Hillsong United - United We Stand - The Time Has Come
2) Hillsong - Faith + Hope + Love - You Hold Me Now (I prefer this version more)


http://www.mediafire.com/?g3kje3jedw1lv1c

3) Hillsong United - United We Stand - Came To My Rescue
4) Hillsong - God Is Able - God Is Able


http://www.mediafire.com/?xd1h81dhenqriza

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Sunday (30th October 2011)

This will be our last week of our Mission Emphasis month, and this week we have the privilege of worshiping with our Bahasa Service (Malaysian National Language Service) with our brothers & sisters from East Malaysia.

After with the wonderful worship, we were drawn by Rev. Phua Seng Tiong's word of encouragement to take up the challenge to be a witness for God's Kingdom. His testimonies of what he has witnessed of 2 changed men:-

1) Once a theft and was abandoned by his family and became the most excellent Taxi Driver by answering his telephone calls with "Praise The Lord" without fail. Prayer before the journey starts for his customers. Also, an automatic alarm wake up call for most of his customer whom they are complacent"

2) Once a terrorist and became a witness for Jesus after serving sometime in Prisons

3) A man who sings "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" while knowing his family were being persecuted.


Bahasa Worship team has arranged the below this morning:-

1) U|X - Restoration - Tuhan Yang Benar


2) True Worshippers - God Is Our Victory - Hanya Di Dalam Namanya


3) City Harvest Church - Cross - Come Holy Spirit


4) True Worshippers Youth - Higher Deeper - Lebih Dalam KuMenyembah


5) True Worshippers - Satu Hal Yang Ku Rindu - O Roh Kudus [Alt Altar Call Song]
6) Hillsong - I Give You My Heart [Alt Altar Call Song]

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Lifehouse - Everything (Skit & Behind the scene)

I know this song has been around since the first season of Smallville for their pilot & finale episodes. Little did I know that this song was made into a skit for missionaries which touches and saved many lives. The below video is telling us how the skit came about, enjoy!!!


Monday, October 24, 2011

Sunday (23rd October 2011)

4th Sunday of October and today is an exclusive day for all missionaries from our church to share their faith in what they do. The below are the list:-
1) Sister to Bangalore & India with Rev. Bess Graham and team
2) The Twelve who went to Chiang Rai, Thailand (with a skit which is VERY impressive)
3) Sister to reached out to the Chinese Nationals students and also an outreach to Mainland China too
4) Brother with his family to serve in our local country for both Limited and Restricted Access community
5) Pastor shares what the church has done for Mission over the years to provide accountability of where mission pledges has been put into good Mission use.


The skit that was being performed today is as per below's video as reference. It was really really moving.


Worship team has arranged the below this morning:-

1) Chris Tomlin - Hello Love - Sing Sing Sing
2) Hillsong - God Is Able - Alive In Us
3) True Worshippers - Louder Than Life - Be Lifted High (Hosanna)
4) Chris Tomlin - See The Morning - Glory In The Highest

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday (16th October 2011)

3rd Sunday for the month of October, still with Mission Emphasize month with a Pastor from Sunway namely Christopher Pak whom leads us into the passage of Mark 12. He has a certain calling where we all as Christians should also be the living example that Mission is also at our door step. (In a way, Mission in the Market Place).

Worship team has arranged the below this morning:-

1) Hillsong - Saviour King - I'm Not Ashamed

2) Hillsong - God Is Able - Alive In Us



http://www.mediafire.com/?cp34viqsp43zdwd

3) Hosanna - Ross Parsley - As Bread That Is Broken

4) Planetshakers - Beautiful Saviour - Beautiful Saviour

Monday, October 10, 2011

Sunday (9th October 2011)

It's a wonderful Sunday again, whilst my dad still recovering from his minor fracture. It's been a week since we've missed church and it was a Holy Communion week!

This month onwards is a Mission Emphasize week where all mission works are being encouraged to the congregation to come out of their comfort zone. We are privilege to have Rev. Bess Graham from Christian Fellowship Word Ministries, Louisiana and her team all over the States to share with us what it takes to come out from our comfort zone and who's rock are we standing on? Jesus!!!

Worship team has arranged the below this morning:-

1) True Worshippers - Be Lifted High (Hosanna)


http://www.mediafire.com/?k07kgkb4barcf9m

 2) Hillsong - I'm Not Ashamed



3) Hillsong - Mighty To Save


4) As Bread That Is Broken


http://www.mediafire.com/?vkg1wa74a77jcrn

Friday, October 07, 2011

My Absence is not an excuse

I know I have not spend time in here except from following a few of my favourite blogs. It's really not a nice place for confession and hopefully I'll make it up for my next upcoming thoughts.

Loving the new interface!!!

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Original Bootcamp M01S01 (Pre)

Alright, I have to admit that I'm really overweight and many has been telling me to keep my weight down and keep it healthy. Trust me, I was comtemplating about this issue for the past 10 years and I have not done a single thing. (Actually I do, but I gave up)... Hence, I was being introduced to Original Bootcamp Malaysia to keep myself fit and healthy. I was eager yet afraid that I wasn't able to cope with the regime schedule in the programme itself.

There I was, "Gungho" enough to sign myself up with Original Bootcamp Malaysia and received the below email:-

Dear XXX,
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to “ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP”.
You are currently enlisted in the KL PM program commencing on Monday 5th July 2010.
The meeting point for Original Bootcamp is at Padang Merbuk, just off Jalan Parlimen, opposite Akademi Sains Malaysia (Close to Bank Negara). If you need further directions, please just call us on 01-BOOTCAMP (012 668 2267) or click here to view a map. We can lock up your belongings during the session.
You will be required to meet your Instructors and fellow ‘Recruits’ at 1835 hours to finalise any admin requirements prior to roll call at 1845 hours. If you have any problems or need directions, please call your instructor on 01-BOOTCAMP (012 668 2267).
You will be required to bring the following items with you:• Water bottle• A warm hoodie, fleecy jumper or spare t-shirt to put on before and after your training.
And should make sure you are wearing:• Comfortable running shoes (no basketball boots, skater shoes, or similar)• Running shorts, workout shorts, leggings or light tracksuit pants.• A t-shirt or singlet that won't chafe under your arms when you run.
Instructor Contact detailsIf you are unable to attend a session please email us or txt your instructor on the following numbers:
Sgt Simran - 017-848-1850
PaymentsIf you have not yet made your payment online, please contact head office and you will be advised of what needs to be done. All payments need to be made prior to the commencement of the program, unless otherwise organized with head office.
Banks details for transfers are as follows.
Maybank Account Number : 564306012633Account Name: Original Bootcamp Sdn Bhd
Please Use your initial and Surname as the Description to show on our accounts. If you are making a bank transfer you will need to email http://us.mc301.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@bootcamp.com.my with the Transfer receipt number.
Once introductions, the explanation of rules and regulations, and the morning's roll call are completed, we will commence the initial fitness assessment.
Pre-training AssessmentThe assessment has two major goals, to advise your Instructors as to your current fitness levels so that they can place you in a team that will challenge you, without asking you to do more than you are physically able, and to give you a reference point so that you can see just how much you have improved over the 4 weeks.
Upon the completion of the assessment we will give you your first taste of ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP.
Preparing For Day OneTo prepare for your first session, we suggest that you drink plenty of water the day before to hydrate yourself properly. It is too late to start drinking it on the day of bootcamp. Be careful not to eat too much right before the session. One or two pieces of toast or bread would be appropriate.
It is important to remember that ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP is not about yelling and hundreds of push ups. It has been scientifically designed to motivate individuals to challenge themselves physically, mentally and emotionally, with the sole objective of achieving their health & fitness goals.
Please advise your instructor prior to every session if there is anything that they need to know upfront (asthma, getting over a cold, sore muscle, bad knees any injuries or illness)
Your Instructors look forward to meeting you on your assessment day, and are extremely committed to driving you to achieve your goals.
HOOYAH!

Peace out!!! Pray for me...

Monday, March 08, 2010

Sandra Bullock - Acceptance Speech

Never did I know that one of my favourite actress has won an Academy Award this year!!! She's none other than Sandra Bullock for the movie "The Blind Side". All those years of comedic genre, she has not only acted but produced many of her own production.

The below is her acceptance speech upon obtaining the award for the 82nd Annual Academy Award (The most well-said acceptance speech ever, IMHO):-

“Did I really earn this or did I just wear you all down? I would like to thank the Academy for allowing me in the last month to have the most incredible ride with rooms full of artists that I see tonight and that I’ve worked with before and I hope to work with in the future, who inspire me and blaze trails for us. Four of them that I’ve fallen deeply in love with I share this night with and I share this award with.

Gabby, I love you so much. You are exquisite. You are beyond words to me. Carey, your grace and your elegance and your beauty and your talent makes me sick. Helen, I feel like we are family through family and I don’t have the words to express just what I think of you. And Meryl, you know what I think of you and you are such a good kisser.

I have so many people to thank for my good fortune in this lifetime and this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I know. To the family that allowed me to play them, the Tuohy family, I know they’re in here and you’ll probably hear her in a minute. Maybe not. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to… the family that made this film that gave me the opportunity to do something different. John Lee Hancock, Gil Netter, Alcon, Warner Bros., the actors, everyone who’s shown me kindness when it wasn’t fashionable, I thank you. To everyone who was mean to me when it wasn’t… George Clooney threw me in a pool years ago. I’m still holding a grudge. But there’s so many people to thank.

Not enough time, so I would like to thank what this film is about for me which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from. Those moms and parents never get thanked. I, in particular, failed to thank one. So… if I can take this moment to thank Helga B. for not letting me ride in cars with boys until I was 18 because she was right. I would’ve done what she said I was gonna do. For making me practice every day when I got home. Piano, ballet, whatever it is I wanted to be. She said to be an artist, you had to practice every day, and for reminding her daughters that there’s no race, no religion, no class system, no color, nothing, no sexual orientation that makes us better than anyone else. We are all deserving of love. So, to that trailblazer, who allowed me to have that. And this. And this. I thank you so much for this opportunity that I share with these extraordinary women and my lover Meryl
Streep. Thank you.”


Way to go Sandy!!!!

Saturday, January 02, 2010

The God I Know - 我的主

Verse

我站在生命舞台
独自一人 与祢同在
当人群渐渐离开
真诚前来 屈膝敬拜

Pre-Chorus

我愿放下自己
生命交托给祢
因祢的爱
我献上我的心
献上我的心

Chorus

我的主 圣洁与公义
我的主 信实不变
我的主 祢是我避难所
心得医治 基督彰显

我的主 照亮这世界
我的主 坚固生命
我的主 如盘石不动移
我们生命 就像祢

Bridge

我心渴慕
我心盼望
更多有祢
更多有祢

Last Chorus

祢的教会 圣洁和公义
祢的教会 忠实不变
祢的教会 是我避难所
心得医治 基督彰显

祢的教会 照亮这世界
祢的教会 坚固生命
祢的教会 如盘石不动移
我们生命 就像


Verse
When the stage is bare tonight
There's no one else
Just You and me
When the curtains close behind
There's no pretense
I'm on my knees

Pre-Chorus
I will lay down my life
For the love sacrifice
You gave to me
It's all because of You
All because of You

Chorus
The God I know
Righteous and Holy
The God I know
Faithful and true
The God I know
My tower of refuge
Hearts are healed
Christ revealed

The God I know
Light of the City
The God I know
Strengthens the weak
The God I know
Your heart beats within me
As You are, so are we

Bridge
This is my cry
My one desire
More of You
More of You

Last Chorus
The church He knows
Righteous and Holy
The church He knows
Is faithful and true
The church He knows
A tower of refuge
Hearts are healed
Christ revealed

The church He knows
Light of this city
The church He knows
Strengthens the weak
The church He knows
Is strong and mighty
As He is, so are we

Sanctuary - 圣所

Sanctuary - 圣所 (City Harvest Church)

Verse
当天地一片黑暗
祢话语照亮全世界
荣耀充满全地

当世界沉默无语
祢将弦律放在我心中
我要永远赞美

Pre-Chorus
我心何等感动 祢离开天上荣耀
愿居住 在我心 我深爱你

Chorus
我要 敬拜祢主 祢恢复我生命
献上我心 成为祢的圣所
唯有祢耶稣 能得着我的心

Bridge
祢是信实真神 荣耀君王
我一生遵从祢 我的主
祢触摸我心 使我完全 我愿降服

Verse
When my world was in darkness
You spoke Your word
Night turned into day
Your beauty filled this place

When my world stood in silence
You filled my heart
With songs that never end
Forever I will praise

Pre-Chorus
To think that the universe
Could not withhold Your glory
You choose to live in me
I'm so amazed

Chorus
(and) I worship you lord
My life in You restored
Here is my heart
Make it Your sanctuary
For nobody else
But Jesus only (You)

Bridge
You are faithful and true
Glorious lord
All my life
It is You I adore
You've touched my soul
Completed my world I surrender to You

Because Of You - City Harvest Church

Because Of You - City Harvest Church

This song has touched me in so many ways, now I would like to share this song to those who's yet to know what Jesus has done for us. My dedication to all...

Verse 1
Because of You, I was born again
Because of You, I'm ransomed by Your grace
Because of You, my heart has found a home
A refuge for my soul

Because of You, sins are washed away
Because of You, heaven knows my name
Because of You, I can live again
You've broken every chain

Chorus
Unfailing Love, so unreserved
You gave Yourself on Calvary
And now I stand, forever free
My Saviour rescued me.

Verse 2
Because of You, the weak say "I am strong"
Because of You, the broken have a song
Because of You, there's no need to fear
Hope steadfast, ever sure

Bridge
Now heaven, be open
Our God is, unshaken
We worship, Christ risen
High above

Now heaven, be open
All kingdoms, all nations
Declare that "You are God"

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Spiritual Swine Flu

It starts with the passage from Luke 15:11-24 (The Prodigal Son) however today's message is about the teens and young adults of today which is so drawn to the world by using the illustration of "The Prodigal Son".

Spiritual Swine Flu
1) A 'fever' for the 'far country'. (Luke 15:12-13)

Q: What is this 'fever' of the 'far country'?

A: It represents the world out there; the pleasures, the fun, the excitement that seems to be out threre. It also represents the moving out from the covering and security of the family and the house of God and having a taste of what is our there. It too represents 'to strike out on our own'; 'to live one's own life and do one's own thing.' And last but not least, it represents moving in a direction that is no longer controlled, watched upon.

At the back of every young minds will have such rants in their mind, given an example below:
"I always look at the far country and all they're doing is partying, having fun. I want to have fun. I am in my Father's house, killing myself trying to do the right thing and all these other people are having so much fun out there."

2) A 'headache full of lies'.

Some young minds all long probably would have felt imprisoned, chained up to his father's house, his father's ways, the rules he thought he was being forced to follow.

Eventually:

"He believed the lie that the far country would finally give him the freedom he longed for."

Bible quotes a warning in 1John 2:15-17:

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

So, what is wrong with going out there and be carefree, no control; no standards -going to the places that you want to go and mixing with the people that you want to mix, in the name of fun and freedom?

Bible quotes an answer to the above for what is really wrong in Romans 1:26-27:

Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

Heading back to the "The Prodigal Son" illustrations whereby there younger son longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

Remember!!!!

Who your 'true friends are will be revealed on the day when you have nothing!

There are times in some people's lives where it is best to let them experience what they thought is the best until they come to the discovery that it is not so.

Back to Luke 15:17-18

"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you

3) The "Cure" (Luke 15:19-24)

It is not about how bad you are but how good HE is!!!

Note of lesson:
You don't have to go to the far country. Believe me, God wants you to have all the fun and excitement that you can have within the confines of His standards.

Psalm 73:1-2
A psalm of Asaph.
Surely God is good to Israel,to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.

Psalm 73:12-14
This is what the wicked are like—always carefree, they increase in wealth. Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.

Psalm 73:16-19
When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny. Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!

Psalm 73:25-28
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Monday, May 04, 2009

David Hadden - Lord We Come Before You Now

We have been singing this worship song ever since... I can't hardly remember. I have to admit, most of the songs that are really nice, it's really hard to obtain. No doubt about that. And I thought that this song was back in the 90s. Boy I was wrong... it actually heads back to the 80s actually.

I will be uploading this song for everyone's benefit. However, the quality of the audio is bad. Trust me, it's really bad. Although, I'm able to get it somehow, somewhere... So, enjoy the song and sink into the words and you'll be blessed.


Title: Lord We Come Before You Now
Composer/Writer: David Hadden

Verse 1:
Lord, we comeBefore you now
With our sacrifice of praise
We adore you
Bow before you
Inhabit our praise

Verse 2:
Lifting upHoly hands
As we come before you Lord
We adore you
Bow before you
Inhabit our praise

Chorus:
Praise you
God of all creation
Praise you
Jesus
Praise you
Lord of every nation
Inhabit our praise

http://www.mediafire.com/?h8lzyuerqsusee8

Saturday, May 02, 2009

"Three Little Pigs" Comedy By Chonda Pierce




Matthew 7:24-29 (The Message)

24-25"These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit—but nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock.

26-27"But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don't work them into your life, you are like a stupid carpenter who built his house on the sandy beach. When a storm rolled in and the waves came up, it collapsed like a house of cards."

28-29When Jesus concluded his address, the crowd burst into applause. They had never heard teaching like this. It was apparent that he was living everything he was saying—quite a contrast to their religion teachers! This was the best teaching they had ever heard.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Good Friday service - Four Men Who Bore Crosses

We had Sister Juwita Suwito as our guest of the night during our Good Friday service whom she has brought entertaining vocal abilities with her experiences with the Lord and written songs about him.

When come Pastor's message, it is his gentle reminder to all of us who are the men that bore the cross. There are 4 of them.

1) Simon of Cyrene
Matthew 27:32

The question we always ask - "WHY ME?"

"...until and unless you know God, you may have no idea what hit you and why are those crosses are on your shoulder?

2) The Rebellious Thief
Luke 23:39

"Always blame everyone except themselves."

"We must own up to our failures. We must acknowledge our need for a Saviour; and that we need help.

3) The Penitent Thief
Luke 23:40-43

"...we are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."

4) The Cross on Jesus

"The crucifixion was as a result of sin, but He turned it into redemption from sin. The crucifixion was the result of hate, but He turned it into a revelation of LOVE."

"The crucifixion was the most eveil act of man, but God used it to vanquish the Evil One."

Saturday, April 04, 2009

The Three Wishes - An Easter Story

Today my brother has told me about this story and it was beautiful. I would like treasure this story and whoever reads it, they will be blessed. Enjoy!!

Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up.

The first little tree looked up at the stars and said: "I want to hold treasure.I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones.I'll be the most beautiful treasure chest in the world!"

The second little tree looked out at the small stream trickling by on its way to the ocean."I want to be traveling mighty waters and carrying powerful kings.I'll be the strongest ship in the world!"

The third little tree looked down into the valley below wherebusy men and women worked in a busy town."I don't want to leave the mountain top at all. I want to grow so tall that when people stop to look at me, they'll raise their eyes to heaven and think of God. I will be the tallest tree in the world."

Years passed- The rain came, the sun shone, and the little trees grew tall. One day three woodcutters climbed the mountain.

The first woodcutter looked at the first tree and said,"This tree is beautiful. It is perfect for me."With a swoop of his shining axe, the first tree fell. "Now I shall be made into a beautiful chest, I shall hold wonderful treasure!" The first tree said.

The second woodcutter looked at the second tree and said, "This tree is strong. It is perfect for me." With a swoop of his shining axe, the second tree fell. "Now I shall sail mighty waters!" thought the second tree. "I shall be a strong ship for mighty kings!"

The third tree felt her heart sink when the last woodcutter looked her way.She stood straight and tall and pointed bravely to heaven. But the woodcutter never even looked up. "Any kind of tree will do for me." He muttered. With a swoop of his shining axe, the third tree fell.

The first tree rejoiced when the woodcutter brought her to a carpenter's shop.But the carpenter fashioned the tree into a feed box for animals. The once beautiful tree was not covered with gold, nor with treasure. She was coated with saw dust and filled with hay for hungry farm animals.

The second tree smiled when the woodcutter took her to a shipyard, but no mighty sailing ship was made that day. Instead the once strong tree was hammered and sawed into a simple fishing boat. She was too small and too weak to sail to an ocean, or even river; instead she was taken to a little lake.

The third tree was confused when the woodcutter cut her into strong beams and left her in a lumberyard. "What happened?" The once tall tree wondered. "All I ever wanted was to stay on the mountain top and point to God... "

Many, many days and nights passed. The three trees nearly forgot their dreams.But one night, golden starlight poured over the first tree as a young woman placed her newborn baby in the feed box."I wish I could make a cradle for him.", her husband whispered.The mother squeezed his hand and smiled as the starlight shone on the smooth and the sturdy wood."This manger is beautiful." She said. And suddenly the first tree knew he was holding the greatest treasure in the world.

One evening a tired traveler and his friends crowded into the old fishing boat.The traveler fell asleep as the second tree quietly sailed out into the lake. Soon a thundering and thrashing storm arose. The little tree shuddered. She knew she did not have the strength to carry so many passengers safely through with the wind and the rain. The tired man awakened. He stood up, stretched out his hand, and said, "Peace." The storm stopped as quickly as it had begun. And suddenly the second tree knew he was carrying the king of heaven and earth.

One Friday morning, the third tree was startled when her beam was yanked from the forgotten woodpile. She flinched as she was carried through an angry jeering crowd. She shuddered when soldiers nailed a man's hands to her. She felt ugly and harsh and cruel. But on Sunday morning, when the sun rose and the earth trembled with joy beneath her, the third tree knew that God's love had changed everything. It had made the third tree strong. And every time people thought of the third tree, they would think of God. That was better than being the tallest tree in the world.

So next time you feel down because you didn't get what you want, just sit tight and be happy because God is thinking of something better to give you...........

Passion Week (Palm Sunday) - From Acceptance to Rejection

Pastor remind us that it is the week before the cruxification of the Lord Jesus and also said that claimed that it is called "Palm Sunday" or "Passion Week" which leads him to entitled his message titled "Acceptance to Rejection" - Luke 19:28-44

1) The People did not understand who Jesus was.

Luke 23:13-14 ; 18-23

The people during that time misunderstood who Jesus was. (Luke 19:39-40)

What are the reasons christian backslide?
a) Offended by fellow Christians?
b) Offended by God?

Question thrown to us is when we are taken back to Luke 9:19-20.

Eventually:-

i) We need to know Jesus is indeed God. (Philippians 2:5-7)
ii) We need to know that He and the Heavenly Father is One. (John 12:21)
iii) We need to know that whoever He loves, He also disciplines them. (Hebrews 12:5)

In conclusion: "KNOWING HIM AS HE IS AND NOT WHAT YOU WANT HIM TO BE!!!"


2) The People did not recognise HIS PURPOSE

Luke 19:44 (NIV) & Luke 19:44 (KJV)

Remember that Jesus came to deliver us from Sin which is the bigger problem rather than just the issue of taking over ther earthly Kingdom.


3) The People did not accept HIS TERMS

Luke 19:42 & Luke 13:34

Jerusalem means Founded Peaceful

Pastor end with the book he had read which titled "The Man in the Mirror" by Patrick M. Morley.

"Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who spoils us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a need for God, but on our own terms. It is wanting the God we have underlined in our Bibles without wanting the rest of Him, too. It is God relative instead of God absolute." - Patrick M. Morley, The Man in the Mirror, ch. 3, p. 49

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Today's Message: Tearing Down "our" Walls & Building Bridges

Well, today's message is entitled "Spread Out by Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges". Scripture is taken from Isaiah 54:3 which goes "For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities."

Pastor has been focusing with this title "Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges" in order to spread out to the community.

A quote/perception towards Christians are as follow:-
"Christians are a lot like fertilizer. Piled up in one place they will burn a hole in the ground beneath them. But spread out over a large field, they can do a lot of good." Evangelist Luis Palau

4 Principles in order for us to Tear Down our walls and to build bridges are:-

1) Redefine the Perception of Christianity by Serving the Community.

Question: "What kind of perception are from the general public towards Christianity?"
* Just another religion?
* Another good teaching?

Matthew 25:40 clearly states that "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' "

Therefore, "People don't care how much you KNOW but they will know how much you CARE."


2) The concept of "Pastoring the Community".

The word pastoring indeed "freaks" a lot of christian, but in this context it meant = looking over, taking care off...etc. Instead of the literal profession by pastoring a church.

This famous scripture(Matthew 5:13-14) has been quoted many times, here now the verse goes like "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."

So, the church doesn't not exist for the sake of the church, it exist for the sake of the World.


3) Doing the message Precedes telling the message.

What is our traditional way of evangelism = telling the message + caling for response. (No doubt this is being used occasionally and it still works for certain individuals)

"More people ever are hungry for God. But if we come to unbelievers with a message of "Get right with God or else", we may be forcing them out."

"When strangers start acting like neighbours, communities are reinvigorated."


4) Be DIFFERENT so that we can ma e a DIFFERENCE.

Remember! "You are in the world, but you are not of the world."