Sermon Outline:Do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus with thanks to GodWives, submit to your husbands as is fitting in the LordHusbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with themFamily Discussion Questions:In a marriage, whose role is meant to represent Christ?In a marriage, whose role is meant to represent the Church?How are Jesus and th…

Chris takes us through a deeply relatable passage of Romans 7:7-25, where the Apostle Paul lays bare the inner conflict of every believer. It’s a tension we all know too well—the struggle between the old, sinful nature and the new life we have in Christ.Paul reminds us first that the Law is good. It’s not the source of sin; rather, it reveals sin. …

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 138Sermon Outline:Let the peace of Christ rule in youLet the word of Christ dwell in youDo all things in name of The Lord JesusFamily Discussion Questions:Why do Christians have peace with God?What is the body of Christ?Who should share the Bible?What are different ways to share the bible?What should we sin…

Anyone of us who have tried to keep any rule or law know how impossible it is to attain perfect obedience. In Romans 7, we see that as Christians, we have been freed from the law's ruling power through our union in Christ. What a comfort that is for us! Law keeping is no longer the grounds for us being accepted by God. Instead, we are freed to be a…

Old Testament Complimentary Passage:Deuteronomy 7:6-11Sermon Outline:In love, God chose you to be holyPut on Gods heart toward sinnersPut on Gods forgiveness of sinnersLove completes the outfitFamily Discussion Questions:Does God pick people who are better than others?Does God love Christians because we are better than others?What does it mean to b…

Through the good news of Jesus, we find a new master, a new freedom, and a new reward.For all the brokenness & shame we have felt in our lives, and all the things we have treasured which have failed us — we can trade all of these for a new master and a new freedom through Jesus. Because of his grace, our hearts can be transformed toward willing & j…

Sermon Outline:Put to death what is earthlyPut off the clothing of your old lifePut on Christ as your new identityFamily Discussion Questions:Why are Christians supposed to act differently?What are some actions which Christians should not do?What is the most important thing about a person?In what ways is the wrath of God a motivation for us to put …

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live a new life? Are we called to stay the same, or is there a transformation available to us?Yi Khen, one of our elders, preached the life-changing truth in Romans 6:1-14 - that through Christ, we’ve been buried with Him in death and freed from our old selves and the power of sin.But that’s not the end…

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 31Sermon Outline:In Christ you died to man-made religionIn Christ you were raised, so seek the things aboveWhen Christ appears, then you will appear with him in gloryFamily Discussion Questions:Where is Jesus now and what is he doing?How does Jesus death help us?How does Jesus resurrection help us?How does …

On average, 150,000 people pass away every day around the world. Is that really the end? Is there more to life than this?On Sunday, we looked into Romans 5:12-21 to explore these questions and uncover what the Bible says about life, death, and the hope we have through Christ. Chris reminded us about the convicting truths about the gospel of forgive…

Complementary Old Testement Passage: Ezekiel 13:1-7Sermon Outline:1. God wont condemn you for loving Christ more than His shadow2. Do not let inflated religious practices disqualify you3. Remain connected to the Head and the body for healthy growthFamily Discussion Questions:1. What were some of the special food and celebration rules in the Old Tes…

Happy birthday, Gospel City Church! Last Sunday, we celebrated our 7th anniversary as a church family. We had a gorgeous chocolate cake baked by our very own Melissa, and a testimony shared by one of our founding members Nick, recounting God’s faithfulness to our church.Yi Khen’s sermon on Justification by Faith (Romans 5:1–11) was indeed fitting f…

Sermon Outline:1. When you were at your worst, you received all of Christ2. The Laws ability to condemn a Christian is cancelled by Christ3. Satan and his hosts were already disarmed by Christ at the crossFamily Discussion Questions:1. How does the Bible describe someone who is not yet a Christian?2. How close does the Bible tell us that a Christia…

Sermon Outline:1.Gods completed Word unites the church in love2.Pursue full Assurance in Christ3.All of Gods treasures are hidden in Christ4.Grounded, not gullibleFamily Discussion Questions:1.How can we make sure we are not tricked by lies about God?2.When was the bible completed?3.How dis Jesus do so that we can besurewe are saved?4.How do we kno…

Sermon Outline:Thankfully continue in ChristDo not be taken captiveAnti-captivity armourFamily Discussion Questions:What can you say thank you to God for?What is special about Jesus that gives us reason to say thank you to him for saving us?Why should we not stop trusting in Jesus?Does God ever change?What does baptism mean?What did Jesus death do …

In today’s message, we explored the deep questions of suffering—Why me? Why this pain? How long will it last? Psalm 22:1-2 reminds us that it’s okay to cry out to God in our suffering, just as David did and as Jesus did on the cross. Our cries are welcomed by God. Suffering is not random and it’s part of living in a broken world. But even in the mi…

Today, we began our 3 week mini-series on pain, suffering, and grief with Yi Khen, one of our elders, preaching from John 11:17-44.He reminded us that amidst our sorrow, we must hold on to both tears and truth.The Bible is not silent on suffering. It teaches us that suffering is universal, but it’s not the work of a God who delights in it. Though o…

Sermon Outline:Christ made sure that the Word of God would be complete when the church was establishedThe Word of God is made complete with Christ in us, the hope of gloryPresenting the church mature in Christ by proclaiming ChristFamily Discussion Questions:How did Jesus suffer for the church?How did the Apostles suffer to get the Gospel to the ch…

How comforting to know that God’s promises to us are secure through Jesus. Manhon preached from Romans 4:13–25 last week, reminding us that those who place our faith in Jesus can freely receive God’s promise of eternal life, despite our sinful nature. Through Jesus, we are forgiven & clothed with righteousness — and this was all achieved through Je…

Complementary Old Testament Reading:Psalm 84Sermon outline:1.Apart from Christ all humans are in a state of war with God2.Christ has reconciled the church in his body by his death3.Reconciliation to God is only for those who faith remains in the one unchanging GospelFamily Discussion Questions:1. Are people born as Gods children or his enemies?2. H…

How are we saved by God? The answer lies in faith in Christ alone—trusting in His sacrifice and His promises, and turning to Him in repentance, not relying on our works or rituals. This past week, we explored Romans 4:1-12 and learned about saving faith through the example of Abraham. He wasn’t saved by his works but by his faith, showing us that f…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus is the only head of the church, his body2. Jesus is the firstborn from the dead3. In Christ is the fulness of God4. Christ reconciles all things to himself by the blood of his crossFamily Discussion Questions:1. Who is the head of the church?2. Why is it good that God says the church is the body of Jesus?3. Is Jesus only par…

How can we be made right with God? This is a question that many religions try to answer. Perhaps you might sense that there is brokenness & wrongness in the human race. How is that to be fixed? How can human beings be made right with our perfect Creator? Our passage last week, Romans 3:21–31, shows us how. Through the sermon, we were reminded of th…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus is the image of the invisible God2. Jesus is the rightful heir of all creation3. All things were made by Jesus4. All things were made for Jesus5. Jesus holds all things togetherFamily Discussion Questions:1.What does it mean that God is invisible?2. In the Bible firstborn doesnt just mean oldest - what else does it mean?3. W…

This past Sunday, Jordan delivered a message from Romans 3:9-20.He reminded us of three powerful truths: What We Are—sinners; What We’re Under—sin’s power and guilt; and What We Need—Jesus, the Savior who justifies us before God.We were confronted with the reality of our condition before God. At our core, we are sinners—fallen and unable to meet Go…

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In the sermon on Romans 3:1–8, we learnt a new term — ‘diatribes’! Chris took us through Paul’s series of questions and answers (diatribes) that he used to address questions that might arise in response to his teaching about the gospel.Paul’s instruction helped us ponder as a church: Do we value God’s Word as much as Paul did? Do we understand & be…

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Is this you? Do you have the outward signs of a believer but lack the inner faith?On Sunday, we were confronted with this piercing question by Kyle as he preached through Romans 2:25-29. We were convicted of the truth in this passage which teaches that no amount of knowledge, shame or guilt can change a sinner's heart. Only God's spirit can. As we …

Sermon Outline:Confident in our Adoption 1-2Faith hope and love 3-5aThe one and only true Gospel 5b-6A faithful pastor 7-8Family Discussion Questions:Who wrote the book of Colossians?What is a saint?What does faith in Jesus mean?How does loving Christians show that you trust in Jesus?How does the hope in heaven help us to love Christians?How many t…

“Talk is cheap” — the title of Andy’s sermon this week was apt for the passage: Romans 2:17–24. Like the religious elites that Paul was addressing, we may puff ourselves up by saying all the right things that Christians ”should say” and feeling very secure in our faith as a result. But do we actually live out our words in our actions? Paul reminds …

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 55Sermon Title:Kingdom TreasureSermon Outline:1.What is the kingdom of heaven?2. Why use parables?3. The parable of the hidden treasure (v 44)4. The parable of the pearl of great value (vv 45-46)Family Discussion Questions:1. What do you picture when you hear the phrase, "kingdom of heaven"?2. Based on the…

Today, Massimo, one of our covenant partners, delivered a powerful sermon from Romans 2:12-16. He focused on three key points: no exemption, no excuse, no escape. Massimo reminded us that we all stand accountable before God, with no one exempted from His judgment. There are no excuses for our shortcomings, as God’s truth is evident to all. And ulti…

Complimentary New Testament Reading:Acts 1:6-11Sermon Outline:Christ ascended to heaven with his human body and human soulJesus reigns now for Gods glory and the good of the churchJesus serves as your priest in heaven nowFrom Heaven Christ will come to judge the nationsChrist will not relentFamily Discussion Questions:Where did the disciples see Je…

We were back together this Sunday to take a closer look at Romans 2:1-11 with our elder, Man Hon. In the passage, Paul rebuked those who judge others while they themselves are still sinners. We were reminded that only God is the one true judge for His judgement is always accurate and just, while human judgement is flawed with sin and biasness. Whil…

Complimentary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 49:1-7Sermon Outline:1. The Gospel was testified by the Prophets and Apostles2. The Gospel is the repentance and forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name3. The Spirit of God will make sure the Gospel is successfully delivered to all nationsFamily Discussion Questions:1. What did Jesus do to prove that he was real…

On Sunday, Andy took us through the remainder of Romans 1, covering verses 18–32. We learnt how God, and His character, is knowable to everyone through the natural world, and therefore there is no excuse for the sinful ways that we live, in denial of truth. It was helpful to understand how “exchanging the truth about God for a lie” (v25) plays out …

Sermon Outline:The Gospel of Christ is an historical eventThe Events of the Gospel were predicted long before they happenedHow Christ makes himself knownFamily Discussion Questions:What things did Jesus do that made the 2 men walking down the road think he was the Messiah?What were the disciples hoping Jesus would do?Why were these disciples sad?Wh…

This week, we continued our journey through Romans 1:8–17. Yi Khen re-emphasized from his message last week that the gospel is for everyone without exception and distinction.For Christians, the gospel is essential for our growth and sanctification. We are called to use our spiritual gifts to serve one another and build up the church. For those who …

Sermon Outline:Personally called by the voice of the Good ShepherdCalled from cruel rule to the kind kingCalled to Christ our brother and God our FatherFamily Discussion Questions:Who was the first person to see Jesus after he rose from the dead?Was Mary Magdalene a pretty good person before Jesus saved her?Why is it good that Jesus is our King?Why…

Today we gathered in worship as a church, and continued our study of the first chapter of Romans. In verses 5 - 7, we see how the call to be apostolic is for every Christian - that is, we are all sent out with the message of the gospel. We are called to an apostolic purpose of the obedience of faith that reaches all nations. As believers, despite b…

Sermon Outline:The Resurrection is ShockingThe Resurrection of the Body is Good news for sinnersThe First Day of the Week is the day of our RestFamily Discussion Questions:Which people were the first to see the empty grave of Jesus?Why were they going to the grave?Who did they see when they went into the grave?Why were they afraid?What did the ange…

Chris Abner, one of our elders, lead us through Romans 1:1-4. In these verses, Paul introduces himself as a devoted servant and apostle of Christ Jesus, called to be the messenger of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul’s message centers on Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, fulfilling messianic prophecies and being declared the powerful Son of God t…

Sermon Outline:1. The death of Christians is confirmed2. The sanctification of Christian graves is confirmed3. Christian courage is confirmedFamily Discussion Questions:1. Who made sure that Jesus was dead before taking him off the cross?2. What was the name of the man who asked if he could bury Jesus?3. What kind of a grave was Jesus body placed i…

This week, we embarked on a new series on the book of Romans, called “The Gospel Unpacked”. Nick, one of our covenant partner, took us on a journey through chapters 1-16, revealing how the Gospel transforms our lives.The Gospel takes us from wrath to righteousness (Chapters 1-4), from hopeless to hopeful (Chapters 5-8), from doubt to trust (Chapter…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus experienced being forsaken by God2. Jesus death saves His people from being forsaken by God3. The witnesses declare that this man is the Son of GodFamily Discussion Questions1. When Jesus was hanging on the cross, what did God do to the sky?2. What did Jesus cry out between noon and 3pm?3. What did the people around him say …

There is pain and fallenness in our world, and God does not call us to pretend like all is well. We all have tears for all that have gone wrong, for all the pain that we and the world go through. We all long for a home that is free of these. The book of Daniel is essentially a reminder that God is still in control even when his people are still in …

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus bore our shame2. The shaming of Jesus was universal3. Jesus is the King of GloryFamily Discussion Questions:1. Where did the Roman soldiers mock Jesus?2. How did the Roman soldiers mock Jesus?3. Where was Jesus crucified?4. What did the soldiers do while Jesus was hanging on the cross?5. Who was Jesus crucified with?6. What …

In Daniel 10-12, we were reminded to stand firm through the storms of history, holding fast to the promise of resurrection to come. These chapters show us that despite the tumult and trials we face, there is a greater plan at work, one that ends in victory and eternal life. How deeply reassuring this truth is.May we be encouraged that our hope is r…

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