The Child's Titles

Christmas Day Exhortation 

25 Dec 2016

The Child's Titles

Pastor Renny Khoo

Isaiah 9:6-7

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and for ever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Wonderful Counselor

The counsel of God walked among us.

Mighty God

The upside down wisdom of God.

Everlasting Father

The Father that loves us with everlasting love.

Prince of Peace

He brings peace that the world cannot give.

Celebrating Christmas with a Thankful Heart

Celebrating Christmas with a Thankful Heart

Pr Annie Wong

18 Dec 2016

1) Be thankful always 

2) Be thankful in every season

Give thanks not FOR but IN all circumstances ! 

Choose to give thanks in the midst of the circumstances. 

3) Be thankful for it release the power of God

Reflections :

1. In what ways would your life be different if you lived every day with a thankful heart ? 

2. Share your experiences and struggles when you are able to thank God even during difficult times. What life lesson has God taught you during such difficult times ? 

3. Let's take time to reflect in God's presence this Christmas and count your blessings. Make a list of all that God has blessed you with and start offer your thanksgiving to Him.

My own reflections :-

1.  Stop comparing with others, be contented with what I have, count my blessings and complain less. Blog about my gratitude list.

2. At low time, stop complaining to God is a sign of maturity but able to give thanks ahead of the good promises of God is called faith in God. It is easier said than done. I have few such encounters and God has been faithful.

3. Things that God blessed me with in 2016 :-

• Health restoration - the beginning of restoration through surgery and new lifestyle of eating.
• Support of family & friends in my life through all the different circumstance.
• My soulmate and partner, he has such a pillar of support and understanding of the change I am going through.
• My job that gives me a sense of purpose at work.
• God has blessed GB ministry and brought to another level. 

Celebrating Christmas meaningfully

Celebrating Christmas meaningfully

11 Dec 2016

Rev Johnny Wong

1) Be a witness for Christ

Luke 2:17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.

2) Waiting upon the Lord

Be quiet and wait upon the Lord.

Make time to wait upon the Lord especially in Christmas time.

3) Glorifying and praising God

Unwrapping the mystery gift

Unwrapping the mystery gift

Pr Lo Yi Ping

4 Dec 2016 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

1) The gift of new life - Romans 6:3-4; John 10:10

Season of giving 

Jesus is the promised gift - 14 X 3 generations passed before He was born. 

42 generations has passed waiting for Him to come as the mysterious gift. 

2) The gift of keys of the kingdom of heaven - Matthew 16:19; Isaiah 33:6

Restoring our identity as a kingdom citizen

We are given the rights and authority as kingdom citizen.

We have duties along with the rights and privileges.

The status of this citizenship is to work for the kingdom.

3) The gift of the crown - 1 Peter 5:4

Christmas is to celebrate our new birth in Christ. Ask God for a word what He has in store for us for the coming year.

When was the last time you ask for a gift from God ? What would you ask for this Christmas ?

I have prayed for many things but have not asked for a gift from God for a long time. The relationship with the Lord is a bit structured, we prayed for mercy and grace to live day by day. But, I have not really asked for a gift. What is a gift ? 

The gift of life, the joy and sorrow of living, and the trials and temptations of the day, are all part and parcel of life. Jesus is the gift promised to the world.

What are some of the privileges you enjoy and responsibilities you have as a kingdom citizen ?

What must we do to get the gift of crown ?