"Praise the Lord, O my soul"
His greatness I do extol
He forgives our sins and heals our diseases
And satisfies our desires, if He so pleases
The Lord provides justice for the oppressed
Of His goodness, Moses and Israel can attest
He is compassionate and His love abounds
He does not punish us although He has many grounds
He removes our transgressions from us
Because a father's compassion He does possess
Our days are numbered and we will be no more
But He will be the same tomorrow as He was before
With those who fear Him and His teachings obey
God's love and righteousness will always stay
In heaven, He has established His throne
His kingdom rules over all the known and unknown
All the earth and heaven He doth control
Indeed, "Praise the Lord, O my soul"
There is so much to be thankful for
Of His love for me I am sure
To know that my sins He doth forgive
Makes it so much easier to live
I count my blessings each and every day
As I hope my poems do convey
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
29 June 2010 - Job 1
There was once a holy and righteous man named Job
He had family, great riches, and more than one robe
He would sacrifice a burnt offering for each son
In case they had sinned in what they had done
God considered Job blameless and upright
Satan tried to prove otherwise, using all of his might
Job's oxen and donkeys were carried away
Many sheep and servants died on the same day
His seven sons and three daughters were killed
Yet Job's great love for God was never stilled
Verse twenty one should be memorized and taken to heart
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart"
Then "The Lord giveth and the Lord has taken away"
"May the name of the Lord be praised" each and every day
This may not explain why good people have to suffer
But it does remind me that Job had it much tougher
Job was faithful through it all
Which is why his story we do recall
So to God I give thanks each time I pray
That really is the only way
He had family, great riches, and more than one robe
He would sacrifice a burnt offering for each son
In case they had sinned in what they had done
God considered Job blameless and upright
Satan tried to prove otherwise, using all of his might
Job's oxen and donkeys were carried away
Many sheep and servants died on the same day
His seven sons and three daughters were killed
Yet Job's great love for God was never stilled
Verse twenty one should be memorized and taken to heart
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart"
Then "The Lord giveth and the Lord has taken away"
"May the name of the Lord be praised" each and every day
This may not explain why good people have to suffer
But it does remind me that Job had it much tougher
Job was faithful through it all
Which is why his story we do recall
So to God I give thanks each time I pray
That really is the only way
28 June 2010 - Psalm 73
"Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart"
But of the wicked and their prosperity I was envious from the start
They seem to be struggle- and problem-free
Their malice and arrogance are an affront to me
Meanwhile I have tried to keep my heart pure
But seem to be daily plagued, that's for sure
God will "cast them down to ruin", per verse eighteen
They will be destroyed for their acts obscene
I was senseless and my heart was bitter
My relationship with God I should not fritter
I should stay with him so He can guide me in every endeavour
For "God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever"
Upon those are far from God, He will trod
"But as for me, it is good to be near God"
But of the wicked and their prosperity I was envious from the start
They seem to be struggle- and problem-free
Their malice and arrogance are an affront to me
Meanwhile I have tried to keep my heart pure
But seem to be daily plagued, that's for sure
God will "cast them down to ruin", per verse eighteen
They will be destroyed for their acts obscene
I was senseless and my heart was bitter
My relationship with God I should not fritter
I should stay with him so He can guide me in every endeavour
For "God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever"
Upon those are far from God, He will trod
"But as for me, it is good to be near God"
27 June 2010 - ENCS
From Psalm 20:7, instead of trusting in a chariot of a horse
In the offertory, Ivy said to trust instead in God of course
Then with Pastor Larry the “Just Live It” series did end
“Security Walls” was the topic on which he did rend
The trip to Israel formed the core basis
For Pastor’s message to our ears and faces
Israel has lots of walls and security
But how to be secure in that unsafe city?
In the same way, for security people do strive
So that physically and financially they might thrive
Pastor then asked what types of walls do we need
Jerusalem will have none, in Zechariah 2:4-5 we do read
Around the city, the Lord will build a wall of fire
So He can protect us from everything dire
The same is true to the church
He will bless us, not leave us in a lurch
Is our growth hindered by walls we erect?
Two types specifically Pastor did select
The first are walls of conflict, like the West Bank Wall
They provide temporary security but in the end must fall
Whether they be in Israel, China, or Berlin
They hinder growth by not letting others in
Walls are not just physical in nature
Our actions can have the same effect, that’s for sure
Jesus came to break these walls down
If we don’t forgive others, He will frown
Our protection is salvation, per Isaiah 60:18
Jesus destroys dividing walls of hostility, per Ephesians 2:14
Into us, His spirit puts a fire we can feel
Allowing us a chance to start again and to heal
Then about a holocaust survivor we did hear
He had much bitterness and probably fear
But his grandchildren wrote him a letter
Reading it at Auschwitz helped him get better
People tend to focus on those who died
But because he lived, his family multiplied
In the same way, we must learn to open our heart
For that barrier Jesus to break down and tear apart
The second are walls of compromise, like Jericho’s wall
The people thought they were invincible and above it all
Supernatural was God’s strategy to defeat
Around the city seven times, marching on their feet
In the same way, our success can be undone
In an instant, even if we are having fun
God does not like people or nations that are too confident
That is what Zechariah 1:15 and Hebrews 11:30 meant
‘Pride comes before the fall’ is a common saying
God wants total commitment from us, never swaying
About our relationship with God we must be passionate
Don’t compromise for man’s version of success, not even a bit
To protect us, a wall of fire is built by our God in heaven
David said the same about his hiding place in Psalm 32:7
God protects us and to look over us sends angels
That is what Isaiah 91 verse 11 tells
So rely on God’s wall of fire
Having other walls is really dire
Remember that if God is for us, against us nothing can be
For His plans and promises will prevail for you and for me
Trust God, who will take care of your earthly bothers
What we need to do is to truly forgive others
In the offertory, Ivy said to trust instead in God of course
Then with Pastor Larry the “Just Live It” series did end
“Security Walls” was the topic on which he did rend
The trip to Israel formed the core basis
For Pastor’s message to our ears and faces
Israel has lots of walls and security
But how to be secure in that unsafe city?
In the same way, for security people do strive
So that physically and financially they might thrive
Pastor then asked what types of walls do we need
Jerusalem will have none, in Zechariah 2:4-5 we do read
Around the city, the Lord will build a wall of fire
So He can protect us from everything dire
The same is true to the church
He will bless us, not leave us in a lurch
Is our growth hindered by walls we erect?
Two types specifically Pastor did select
The first are walls of conflict, like the West Bank Wall
They provide temporary security but in the end must fall
Whether they be in Israel, China, or Berlin
They hinder growth by not letting others in
Walls are not just physical in nature
Our actions can have the same effect, that’s for sure
Jesus came to break these walls down
If we don’t forgive others, He will frown
Our protection is salvation, per Isaiah 60:18
Jesus destroys dividing walls of hostility, per Ephesians 2:14
Into us, His spirit puts a fire we can feel
Allowing us a chance to start again and to heal
Then about a holocaust survivor we did hear
He had much bitterness and probably fear
But his grandchildren wrote him a letter
Reading it at Auschwitz helped him get better
People tend to focus on those who died
But because he lived, his family multiplied
In the same way, we must learn to open our heart
For that barrier Jesus to break down and tear apart
The second are walls of compromise, like Jericho’s wall
The people thought they were invincible and above it all
Supernatural was God’s strategy to defeat
Around the city seven times, marching on their feet
In the same way, our success can be undone
In an instant, even if we are having fun
God does not like people or nations that are too confident
That is what Zechariah 1:15 and Hebrews 11:30 meant
‘Pride comes before the fall’ is a common saying
God wants total commitment from us, never swaying
About our relationship with God we must be passionate
Don’t compromise for man’s version of success, not even a bit
To protect us, a wall of fire is built by our God in heaven
David said the same about his hiding place in Psalm 32:7
God protects us and to look over us sends angels
That is what Isaiah 91 verse 11 tells
So rely on God’s wall of fire
Having other walls is really dire
Remember that if God is for us, against us nothing can be
For His plans and promises will prevail for you and for me
Trust God, who will take care of your earthly bothers
What we need to do is to truly forgive others
20 June 2010 - ENCS
Pastor Neli continued with the "Just Live It" theme
He said that being different was not all that it may seem
It may be hard for him to find clothes as nothing seems to fit
But he talked about "The Perfect Fit" with his usual style and wit
Before delving into the main message, some verses Pastor asked us to see
1 Corinthians 12:18 says we are where God wants us to be
And if we look to Jeremiah 29 verse eleven
We have a future and hope due to our God in heaven
He also said that to others we should not compare
As God's plans are unique, there's no matching pair
Pastor then talked of synonyms for happiness
He named three - nothing more, nothing less
"Satisfied" was the first word Pastor said
Don't be amused, be biblically happy instead
Per Matthew 5:6, it should be our desire
That God's goal be our inner fire
And then he referred to Psalm 37 verse four
"Delight yourself in the Lord", that's for sure
John Piper said that in us God is most glorified
When in Him we are most satisfied
As an example, look at imprisoned Silas and Paul
Per Acts 16:25, they prayed and sang praises through it all
So no matter what circumstances do to your body and soul
Always remember and be satisfied that God is in control
"Glad" was synonym number two
The opposite of what was felt in Mark 10:22
Instead Isaiah chapter 61 verse three is what we should read
God will give us the crown of beauty and oil of gladness that we need
And also read Psalm 92 verse four
The works of God make us glad some more
In our spirit there should be joy resounding
No matter what is happening in our surrounding
Don't be anxious and don't feel down
It takes less muscles to smile than to frown!
"Fulfilled" was the third one that we heard
Similar to twice saying the "full" word
Romans 14:17 talks of righteousness and peace
Law-driven behaviour really should cease
God has tailor made each of us a garment of praise
All is under control, with Him nothing should us faze
The Hebrew word for peace is 'shalom'
That is God's wish for each and every home
Per 2 Corinthians 5:17 God created us to be a new creation
His spirit fills us so we bless others with an overflowing sensation
'My cup runneth over' per Psalm 23 verse 5
God's spirit fills our cups while we are alive
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
He said that being different was not all that it may seem
It may be hard for him to find clothes as nothing seems to fit
But he talked about "The Perfect Fit" with his usual style and wit
Before delving into the main message, some verses Pastor asked us to see
1 Corinthians 12:18 says we are where God wants us to be
And if we look to Jeremiah 29 verse eleven
We have a future and hope due to our God in heaven
He also said that to others we should not compare
As God's plans are unique, there's no matching pair
Pastor then talked of synonyms for happiness
He named three - nothing more, nothing less
"Satisfied" was the first word Pastor said
Don't be amused, be biblically happy instead
Per Matthew 5:6, it should be our desire
That God's goal be our inner fire
And then he referred to Psalm 37 verse four
"Delight yourself in the Lord", that's for sure
John Piper said that in us God is most glorified
When in Him we are most satisfied
As an example, look at imprisoned Silas and Paul
Per Acts 16:25, they prayed and sang praises through it all
So no matter what circumstances do to your body and soul
Always remember and be satisfied that God is in control
"Glad" was synonym number two
The opposite of what was felt in Mark 10:22
Instead Isaiah chapter 61 verse three is what we should read
God will give us the crown of beauty and oil of gladness that we need
And also read Psalm 92 verse four
The works of God make us glad some more
In our spirit there should be joy resounding
No matter what is happening in our surrounding
Don't be anxious and don't feel down
It takes less muscles to smile than to frown!
"Fulfilled" was the third one that we heard
Similar to twice saying the "full" word
Romans 14:17 talks of righteousness and peace
Law-driven behaviour really should cease
God has tailor made each of us a garment of praise
All is under control, with Him nothing should us faze
The Hebrew word for peace is 'shalom'
That is God's wish for each and every home
Per 2 Corinthians 5:17 God created us to be a new creation
His spirit fills us so we bless others with an overflowing sensation
'My cup runneth over' per Psalm 23 verse 5
God's spirit fills our cups while we are alive
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
13 June 2010 - ENCS
After the offertory message said "just give it"
Pastor Kenneth continued the series "Just Live It"
He talked about temptation, which we have all seen
His first passage was 1 Corinthians 10 verse 13
God will not let us be tempted more than we can bear
He will provide a way out because He doth care
And no matter how many times to temptation we fall prey
We can still overcome it each and every new day
Pastor observed that to temptation we are desensitized
And are drawn to it, instead of fleeing, he surmised
Our weak points the devil knows
Things that we like he often shows
This strategy can be hard to fight
But we can win, with God's might
Pastor shared three characteristics of temptation
The first is temporary relief, aka instant gratification
The second is that temptations are lies from the enemy
This of course started in Genesis 3, verses 1 to 3
The third is that it strikes unexpectedly, when we are tired or inert
Per Peter 5: 8-9, we should be self-controlled and alert
Peter then told us four ways for temptation to be overcome
All have key words starting with W, that's not dumb
The first is to WAIT upon the Lord and learn to say no
To Psalms 33:20 and Lamentations 3:22-26 we should go
Waiting can be hard but worthwhile it will be
Just like discipline as in Hebrews 12:11 we can see
Philippians 4:11-13 tells us to be contented
That makes it hard for us to be tempted
The second is to WATCH out for one another
We need accountability from our Christian brother
Even wise Solomon fell, per 1 Kings eleven
We will all follow, if not for the grace of heaven
So confess to each other per James 5:16
In 1 John 1 :9, this command is also seen
The third is to exercise your WILL to build strong convictions now
Be like Daniel and live through testing fires, wow!
Philippians 4:8 tells us what to think about
To prepare for any crisis, there is no other route
The fourth is that the WORD of God will help us learn the truth
So read the Bible until you are long in the tooth
2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Hebrews 4:12
And Matthew 4:11 are verses you should delve
The latter told of Jesus' temptation
He used God's strength and of course meditation
John 8:31-32 and Psalms 43:3
Are other verses you should see
So in conclusion temptation can be overcome
Remember that to fear we should not succumb
Pastor Kenneth continued the series "Just Live It"
He talked about temptation, which we have all seen
His first passage was 1 Corinthians 10 verse 13
God will not let us be tempted more than we can bear
He will provide a way out because He doth care
And no matter how many times to temptation we fall prey
We can still overcome it each and every new day
Pastor observed that to temptation we are desensitized
And are drawn to it, instead of fleeing, he surmised
Our weak points the devil knows
Things that we like he often shows
This strategy can be hard to fight
But we can win, with God's might
Pastor shared three characteristics of temptation
The first is temporary relief, aka instant gratification
The second is that temptations are lies from the enemy
This of course started in Genesis 3, verses 1 to 3
The third is that it strikes unexpectedly, when we are tired or inert
Per Peter 5: 8-9, we should be self-controlled and alert
Peter then told us four ways for temptation to be overcome
All have key words starting with W, that's not dumb
The first is to WAIT upon the Lord and learn to say no
To Psalms 33:20 and Lamentations 3:22-26 we should go
Waiting can be hard but worthwhile it will be
Just like discipline as in Hebrews 12:11 we can see
Philippians 4:11-13 tells us to be contented
That makes it hard for us to be tempted
The second is to WATCH out for one another
We need accountability from our Christian brother
Even wise Solomon fell, per 1 Kings eleven
We will all follow, if not for the grace of heaven
So confess to each other per James 5:16
In 1 John 1 :9, this command is also seen
The third is to exercise your WILL to build strong convictions now
Be like Daniel and live through testing fires, wow!
Philippians 4:8 tells us what to think about
To prepare for any crisis, there is no other route
The fourth is that the WORD of God will help us learn the truth
So read the Bible until you are long in the tooth
2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Hebrews 4:12
And Matthew 4:11 are verses you should delve
The latter told of Jesus' temptation
He used God's strength and of course meditation
John 8:31-32 and Psalms 43:3
Are other verses you should see
So in conclusion temptation can be overcome
Remember that to fear we should not succumb
6 June 2010 - PLMC
Pastor Reuben gave the sermon this morning
But he started by giving us a warning
Per John 8:32, knowing the truth will set us free
But this knowledge must in our hearts be
Intellectual knowledge is not enough
Even if living the truth is rather tough
The message was based on 1 Thessalonians 2
Pastor Reuben related it to what we should do
The title of his sermon was "The Focus"
What he said applies to all of us
The first twelve verses focus on the minister
Paul was exceptional, that's for sure
The verses describe all his traits good
Even in hardship, praise God Paul would
Be bold and pure, do not deceive
Don't think about the glory you could receive
Paul's motivation is seen in verse four
He wanted to please God more and more
To please God, not men is what a focused minister should do
Unlike what is seen in John 12, verse forty two
Don't let others dictate how you feel
Just go out and show true Christian zeal
In verses 13-20 Paul talked about the church
He spoke of their strength, from his moral perch
Despite persecution, they stood firm and fast
This brought glory and joy that did certainly last
Verse thirteen is clearly the key
Receive the word of God, as it may be
Look beyond the messenger to the source
No matter who is speaking, as a matter of course
And be careful of being like a Donatist
Think of Caiaphas, if you get Reuben's gist
In Matthew 26:65 he broke a Levite law
He was redeemed, as in John 11:49-51 we saw
What Paul and the Thessalonians clearly knew
To see God, not men is what a focused Christian should do
Verses 19 and 20 also help us to learn
That everything Paul did was for Jesus' return
Romans 5:5 talks about our hope
Without which, it would be impossible to cope
Because to this earth Jesus is coming again
Our focused reason should be for God, not men
Condensing all this, it is no real surprise
That on God we should keep our eyes
But he started by giving us a warning
Per John 8:32, knowing the truth will set us free
But this knowledge must in our hearts be
Intellectual knowledge is not enough
Even if living the truth is rather tough
The message was based on 1 Thessalonians 2
Pastor Reuben related it to what we should do
The title of his sermon was "The Focus"
What he said applies to all of us
The first twelve verses focus on the minister
Paul was exceptional, that's for sure
The verses describe all his traits good
Even in hardship, praise God Paul would
Be bold and pure, do not deceive
Don't think about the glory you could receive
Paul's motivation is seen in verse four
He wanted to please God more and more
To please God, not men is what a focused minister should do
Unlike what is seen in John 12, verse forty two
Don't let others dictate how you feel
Just go out and show true Christian zeal
In verses 13-20 Paul talked about the church
He spoke of their strength, from his moral perch
Despite persecution, they stood firm and fast
This brought glory and joy that did certainly last
Verse thirteen is clearly the key
Receive the word of God, as it may be
Look beyond the messenger to the source
No matter who is speaking, as a matter of course
And be careful of being like a Donatist
Think of Caiaphas, if you get Reuben's gist
In Matthew 26:65 he broke a Levite law
He was redeemed, as in John 11:49-51 we saw
What Paul and the Thessalonians clearly knew
To see God, not men is what a focused Christian should do
Verses 19 and 20 also help us to learn
That everything Paul did was for Jesus' return
Romans 5:5 talks about our hope
Without which, it would be impossible to cope
Because to this earth Jesus is coming again
Our focused reason should be for God, not men
Condensing all this, it is no real surprise
That on God we should keep our eyes
30 May 2010 - ENCS
ENCS' fifteenth anniversary is a cause to celebrate
One thousand attendees, that is great!
"Many cultures, one hope" is the phrase
That the ENCS tee shirt displays
For the video it formed the basis
Which looked at six cultures in this oasis
About the business culture was the first one
Per Deuteronomy 15:4-6, poor should be none
Look after finances and a good steward be
And Jehovah Jireh the provider we will see
Then we heard about leaders being the salt of the earth
Per the sermon on the Mount, we all have great worth
At work we should be joyful and honest
By doing so, we can influence the rest
Creative people tend to think outside the box
Like Jesus, death he did outfox
We can all think and do creative things
To make the most of opportunities life brings
Then the video focused on the culture of today's youth
Many are helpless, hopeless, and alone; that's the truth
We heard Isaiah 61 read in languages six
The broken-hearted God's spirit can fix
In Singapore's development, churches have played a key role
Schools and hospitals for the community whole
Community services will continue to be needed
Through them, God's word to others can be seeded
Family was the last, but definitely not least
Its role as a microcosm of society has not ceased
The sixth verse of Malachi chapter four
Makes a promise that makes us want to read more
In summary, Revelations presents a picture of heaven
That is in the ninth verse of chapter seven
There was a multitude from every nation
God was the cause for this celebration
This links back to the one great hope
Jesus Christ can help us all cope
We must engage every culture and group
All can be transformed in one fell swoop
One thousand attendees, that is great!
"Many cultures, one hope" is the phrase
That the ENCS tee shirt displays
For the video it formed the basis
Which looked at six cultures in this oasis
About the business culture was the first one
Per Deuteronomy 15:4-6, poor should be none
Look after finances and a good steward be
And Jehovah Jireh the provider we will see
Then we heard about leaders being the salt of the earth
Per the sermon on the Mount, we all have great worth
At work we should be joyful and honest
By doing so, we can influence the rest
Creative people tend to think outside the box
Like Jesus, death he did outfox
We can all think and do creative things
To make the most of opportunities life brings
Then the video focused on the culture of today's youth
Many are helpless, hopeless, and alone; that's the truth
We heard Isaiah 61 read in languages six
The broken-hearted God's spirit can fix
In Singapore's development, churches have played a key role
Schools and hospitals for the community whole
Community services will continue to be needed
Through them, God's word to others can be seeded
Family was the last, but definitely not least
Its role as a microcosm of society has not ceased
The sixth verse of Malachi chapter four
Makes a promise that makes us want to read more
In summary, Revelations presents a picture of heaven
That is in the ninth verse of chapter seven
There was a multitude from every nation
God was the cause for this celebration
This links back to the one great hope
Jesus Christ can help us all cope
We must engage every culture and group
All can be transformed in one fell swoop
23 May 2010 - ENCS
The last sermon in the FAQ series was by Pastor Curtis
'How do I know I am saved" was the title of his
He referred to many a Bible verse
And even had to use slides in reverse
The basic answer is what we read in God's word
The Bible serves as an accurate historical record
What we hear each week as we sit in the pews
Is the gospel, the story of Jesus and the good news
Other religions focus on wisdom and light
Ours is based on Jesus' power and might
He taught even though He did not come to teach
His death and resurrection allow us others to reach
Then we heard quotes from Charles Haddon Spurgeon
We can only get to heaven because of what Jesus has done
We can not boast of our works, says Ephesians 2:8-9
We can be saved be His grace, not works of yours or mine
Freely offered is God's favor and grace
We can not pay for this ticket to the heavenly place
'Come let us reason' says Isaiah 1 verse eighteen
Without God, the scarlet of sin will always be seen
We don't find Jesus, per John chapter six verse forty four
God draws us to Him, now and forever more
Ephesians 1:13 talks of God's preserving and keeping power
We are sealed with the Holy Spirit every day and every hour
John 10:27-29 says we are in the hands of God
We are secure in His love, for on Satan He did trod
1 John 5:13 says that we should know
That we have eternal life and a good place to go
Galatians chapter 4 verse 6 says to God we belong
We are sons of our heavenyl Father, who is so very strong
John Wesley's heart became strangely warm
God's assurance of salvation should be the norm
We then heard about the train of Mr Bill Bright
Facts driving faith then feelings is the order right
If we are driven by feelings instead
We will lose sight of the reason that Jesus bled
By now, the message should be very clear
The words of the Bible we should treasure dear
'How do I know I am saved" was the title of his
He referred to many a Bible verse
And even had to use slides in reverse
The basic answer is what we read in God's word
The Bible serves as an accurate historical record
What we hear each week as we sit in the pews
Is the gospel, the story of Jesus and the good news
Other religions focus on wisdom and light
Ours is based on Jesus' power and might
He taught even though He did not come to teach
His death and resurrection allow us others to reach
Then we heard quotes from Charles Haddon Spurgeon
We can only get to heaven because of what Jesus has done
We can not boast of our works, says Ephesians 2:8-9
We can be saved be His grace, not works of yours or mine
Freely offered is God's favor and grace
We can not pay for this ticket to the heavenly place
'Come let us reason' says Isaiah 1 verse eighteen
Without God, the scarlet of sin will always be seen
We don't find Jesus, per John chapter six verse forty four
God draws us to Him, now and forever more
Ephesians 1:13 talks of God's preserving and keeping power
We are sealed with the Holy Spirit every day and every hour
John 10:27-29 says we are in the hands of God
We are secure in His love, for on Satan He did trod
1 John 5:13 says that we should know
That we have eternal life and a good place to go
Galatians chapter 4 verse 6 says to God we belong
We are sons of our heavenyl Father, who is so very strong
John Wesley's heart became strangely warm
God's assurance of salvation should be the norm
We then heard about the train of Mr Bill Bright
Facts driving faith then feelings is the order right
If we are driven by feelings instead
We will lose sight of the reason that Jesus bled
By now, the message should be very clear
The words of the Bible we should treasure dear
16 May 2010 - ENCS
The FAQ series continued with a sermon by Rachel Ong
About God's will in our lives, her notes were very long
There are three ways God's will can be revealed
Combine them all, our future with God will be sealed
Studying God's word is like eating food
We must partake daily to have faith imbued
Add in extended time of prayer and fasting
Wise council of believers is the third thing
Blessings arise from submitting to earthly authority
Trusting God with our lives is obviously key
Rachel referred to Jeremiah 1 verse 5
God has plans for us before we are even alive
Verses 29 and 30 of the twelfth chapter of Mark
The first commandment is to love God first, Jesus did hark
Worship helps us enter into His presence
Find what ministers to you as encouragement makes sense
Titus and Timothy talk of renewing credentials every day
Psalm 37:23 says that Lord's orders we really should obey
Even if the steps are not revealed far ahead
Following them will put us in very good stead
God gives us Rhema words for specific reasons
Specific words at specific times in specific seasons
God has plans for all the various types of people
Secular workers and those housed under the steeple
Each of our fields has its own unique objective
For all of our problems, God has a solution to give
Throughout our work we must ask a question or two
Does our work glorify God and add actual value?
And does it add to the lives of others here on earth?
For doing good works is what Ephesians 2:10 sets forth
For mothers and fathers, there is also a will from our father in heaven
It is largely based on Deuteronomy 32 verses forty six and forty seven
To command our children in the words of God's law
Two must walk in agreement, from Amos 3:3 we saw
About mothers Rachel than added a little bit more
Using Proverbs 31 : 16-18 as well as verse 24
In regards students, many of whom may be a teen
Rachel referred to Deuteronomy 5 verse 16
Honor your parents so your days will be long
Going against their wishes is sure to be wrong
And read Isaiah 55, verses 8 and 9
God's thoughts and ways are far better than mine
Rachel then concluded by saying that if we follow God's will
Life can be fun while his vision we do fulfil
About God's will in our lives, her notes were very long
There are three ways God's will can be revealed
Combine them all, our future with God will be sealed
Studying God's word is like eating food
We must partake daily to have faith imbued
Add in extended time of prayer and fasting
Wise council of believers is the third thing
Blessings arise from submitting to earthly authority
Trusting God with our lives is obviously key
Rachel referred to Jeremiah 1 verse 5
God has plans for us before we are even alive
Verses 29 and 30 of the twelfth chapter of Mark
The first commandment is to love God first, Jesus did hark
Worship helps us enter into His presence
Find what ministers to you as encouragement makes sense
Titus and Timothy talk of renewing credentials every day
Psalm 37:23 says that Lord's orders we really should obey
Even if the steps are not revealed far ahead
Following them will put us in very good stead
God gives us Rhema words for specific reasons
Specific words at specific times in specific seasons
God has plans for all the various types of people
Secular workers and those housed under the steeple
Each of our fields has its own unique objective
For all of our problems, God has a solution to give
Throughout our work we must ask a question or two
Does our work glorify God and add actual value?
And does it add to the lives of others here on earth?
For doing good works is what Ephesians 2:10 sets forth
For mothers and fathers, there is also a will from our father in heaven
It is largely based on Deuteronomy 32 verses forty six and forty seven
To command our children in the words of God's law
Two must walk in agreement, from Amos 3:3 we saw
About mothers Rachel than added a little bit more
Using Proverbs 31 : 16-18 as well as verse 24
In regards students, many of whom may be a teen
Rachel referred to Deuteronomy 5 verse 16
Honor your parents so your days will be long
Going against their wishes is sure to be wrong
And read Isaiah 55, verses 8 and 9
God's thoughts and ways are far better than mine
Rachel then concluded by saying that if we follow God's will
Life can be fun while his vision we do fulfil
9 May 2010 - ENCS
The Top 5 FAQ series edition three
Was about "gray areas", by Pastor Larry
The Bible tells us of moral and immoral things no doubt
There are also many things the Scripture doesn't talk about
Galatians 5:13 says that God gave us freedom
But we need to avoid making decisions dumb
Pastor Larry shared his "gray filter" with us
A four step process to use without making a fuss
Ask "does this Glorify God?" is step number one
Read 1 Corinthians 10, verses 23 and 31
Lots of actions may actually be permissable
But the other question is whether they are beneficial
We are all on a different godly walk
So about other's action we should not talk
Cultural differences should be taken into account
Remember what Jesus said in the sermon on the mount
Hebrews 12:1 says a cloud of witnesses do us surround
Don't get entangled by sin although by laws don't be bound
"Relate to others" is step number two
Don't cause them to stumble in what you do
Romans 14 verses 15, 18, 21, and 22 all seem to say
Are we leading other to Christ or pushing them away?
If we use Larry's four step 'gray filter'
Then our actions should not be out of kilter
Does it "Affect my body" is step number three
We should do our best to live healthily
Verses nineteen and twenty of First Corinthians chapter six
Say that our bodies are temples of the Spirit, on which we should transfix
We must honor God with our bodies and by eating right
It also means we must get enough sleep at night
To live long and healthy lives should be our target
"Moderation is key" is a saying we should not forget
"You got peace" is step number four
A moral conscience ensures this and more
1 Corinthians 14:33 talks of our God of peace
The Holy Spirit is our guidance that will never cease
1 Thessalonians 5 verses twenty one and twenty two
Say to test everything and avoid evil in all that we do
And if we read Romans chapter 14 verse 17
The Kingdom of God revolves around the Holy Spirit unseen
Taking the key letters of each step Larry did say
Spells out the very appropriate acronym GRAY
So remember to make good choices each day of your life
(And wish Happy Mother's Day to your mother and/or your wife)
Was about "gray areas", by Pastor Larry
The Bible tells us of moral and immoral things no doubt
There are also many things the Scripture doesn't talk about
Galatians 5:13 says that God gave us freedom
But we need to avoid making decisions dumb
Pastor Larry shared his "gray filter" with us
A four step process to use without making a fuss
Ask "does this Glorify God?" is step number one
Read 1 Corinthians 10, verses 23 and 31
Lots of actions may actually be permissable
But the other question is whether they are beneficial
We are all on a different godly walk
So about other's action we should not talk
Cultural differences should be taken into account
Remember what Jesus said in the sermon on the mount
Hebrews 12:1 says a cloud of witnesses do us surround
Don't get entangled by sin although by laws don't be bound
"Relate to others" is step number two
Don't cause them to stumble in what you do
Romans 14 verses 15, 18, 21, and 22 all seem to say
Are we leading other to Christ or pushing them away?
If we use Larry's four step 'gray filter'
Then our actions should not be out of kilter
Does it "Affect my body" is step number three
We should do our best to live healthily
Verses nineteen and twenty of First Corinthians chapter six
Say that our bodies are temples of the Spirit, on which we should transfix
We must honor God with our bodies and by eating right
It also means we must get enough sleep at night
To live long and healthy lives should be our target
"Moderation is key" is a saying we should not forget
"You got peace" is step number four
A moral conscience ensures this and more
1 Corinthians 14:33 talks of our God of peace
The Holy Spirit is our guidance that will never cease
1 Thessalonians 5 verses twenty one and twenty two
Say to test everything and avoid evil in all that we do
And if we read Romans chapter 14 verse 17
The Kingdom of God revolves around the Holy Spirit unseen
Taking the key letters of each step Larry did say
Spells out the very appropriate acronym GRAY
So remember to make good choices each day of your life
(And wish Happy Mother's Day to your mother and/or your wife)
2 May 2010 - ENCS
The Top 5 series continued with Pastor Joshua getting a subject tougher
If God is good, why must so many people feel pain and suffer?
Looking at the philosophical or theological side
Romans 5:12 is a worthwhile guide
All of us have been known to sin
So into the world death has come in
And in a very similar vein
CS Lewis wrote "The Problem of Pain"
God made things good but gave us free will
To veer away or His wishes doth fulfill
When bad things happen, we ask lots of questions
People come up with various suggestions
But as Jesus said in Luke 13 verses 1 to 5
The Galileans who died were no worse than others still alive
We all need to repent
To avoid eternal torment
God may be using our suffering for other aims
It is not a case of Him just playing games
Remember Romans 8 verse twenty eight
For those who love God, good things await
And Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 1:4-10
Remind us of his grace under pressure, amen
How we act when times are tough
Shows others that we are made of godly stuff
And per Romans 8:32, God gave His only Son
So He will give us all things, until our loves are done
He will restore us after the pain
Pastor said 'rejoice in suffering' again
Isaiah 53:3 talks of Jesus' suffering and despair
God knows what it is like when he hears a prayer
The same message is repeated in Hebrews 2:18
He can help those being tempted by things unseen
By turning to God when we suffer
He can help us even if things get rougher
We should learn to rejoice at all times good or bad
Our mood should always be positive, thankful, and glad
If God is good, why must so many people feel pain and suffer?
Looking at the philosophical or theological side
Romans 5:12 is a worthwhile guide
All of us have been known to sin
So into the world death has come in
And in a very similar vein
CS Lewis wrote "The Problem of Pain"
God made things good but gave us free will
To veer away or His wishes doth fulfill
When bad things happen, we ask lots of questions
People come up with various suggestions
But as Jesus said in Luke 13 verses 1 to 5
The Galileans who died were no worse than others still alive
We all need to repent
To avoid eternal torment
God may be using our suffering for other aims
It is not a case of Him just playing games
Remember Romans 8 verse twenty eight
For those who love God, good things await
And Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 1:4-10
Remind us of his grace under pressure, amen
How we act when times are tough
Shows others that we are made of godly stuff
And per Romans 8:32, God gave His only Son
So He will give us all things, until our loves are done
He will restore us after the pain
Pastor said 'rejoice in suffering' again
Isaiah 53:3 talks of Jesus' suffering and despair
God knows what it is like when he hears a prayer
The same message is repeated in Hebrews 2:18
He can help those being tempted by things unseen
By turning to God when we suffer
He can help us even if things get rougher
We should learn to rejoice at all times good or bad
Our mood should always be positive, thankful, and glad
25 April 2010 - ENCS
Pastor Neli started the series called "top five"
FAQs about faith, theology, and being alive
His topic was 'how to engage the world without being worldly'
There were some scriptures on the screen for us to see
John 17:13-19 and Mark 16:15
Say to go into the world, preach, and be seen
But there is confusion about "World", or "cosmon" in Greek
It has two meanings, if a dictionary you do seek
One is the world, which is loved by our Lord
The other is the world system, going with the herd
Christians tend to be at one of two ends of a spectrum
One is to be separate, from the world staying away from
But Matthew 28 and Acts 1:8
Talk of the Great Commission, do not wait
The other is to be immersed in the world system
Often lowering our convictions to be more like them
So we must settle on non-negotiable convictions early
Else the enemy's subtle ways will turn us from the gates so pearly
Without the infighting, the church would be more effective
We should focus on others - and on how we live
The best way to do so is to take a close look
At the Bible, which serves as life's great handbook
Of the kingdom, church is but one part
Into our secular lives, our Christianity should also impart
Pastor Neli then gave us key to engagement eight
First, "you are the best at something" (you are first rate)
Second, "don't stay in the locker room" (give your best when you play the game)
Third, "understand your guild" (it helps to tailor your approach and achieve your aim)
Fourth, "learn how to be a friend" (listen to each other)
Fifth, "you are not the only one" (work with another)
Sixth, "find mentors" (who are skilled and have more than one scar)
Seventh, in whatever setting or guild, "learn to pastor where you are"
Eighth, very importantly, "immerse yourself in God"
Think of Daniel and friends if you need a prod
In conclusions, be a planetshaker (don't just laze)
Please "don't be weak on the week days"
Remember to "love the world without loving the world"
So that God's word and grace can be unfurled
25 April 2010 – PLMC - 1115
I was able to hear part of Pastor Reuben's sermon
It was on Obadiah; Pastor was only half way done
He talked of five lessons to remember
Linked to specific verses they were
"Prideful self effort will fail"
Is what verse 1-9 doth entail
"Enemies will be shamed" again and again
Because our enemies are His as well, per verse ten
"God's justice is fair" from verse fifteen
God is love but His judgement will be seen
"Deliverance will come" per verses seventeen to twenty
A question of when not if, even if it takes years a-plenty
"God's rule will be established" from verse twenty one
The Kingdom will be the Lord's, His will be done
God's people will be the ones standing last
The judgement on others will be harsh and fast
God's kingdom was established in our hearts, that is so
Due to Jesus actions some two thousand years ago
His mission for us is to populate heaven
With as many as possible, women and men
FAQs about faith, theology, and being alive
His topic was 'how to engage the world without being worldly'
There were some scriptures on the screen for us to see
John 17:13-19 and Mark 16:15
Say to go into the world, preach, and be seen
But there is confusion about "World", or "cosmon" in Greek
It has two meanings, if a dictionary you do seek
One is the world, which is loved by our Lord
The other is the world system, going with the herd
Christians tend to be at one of two ends of a spectrum
One is to be separate, from the world staying away from
But Matthew 28 and Acts 1:8
Talk of the Great Commission, do not wait
The other is to be immersed in the world system
Often lowering our convictions to be more like them
So we must settle on non-negotiable convictions early
Else the enemy's subtle ways will turn us from the gates so pearly
Without the infighting, the church would be more effective
We should focus on others - and on how we live
The best way to do so is to take a close look
At the Bible, which serves as life's great handbook
Of the kingdom, church is but one part
Into our secular lives, our Christianity should also impart
Pastor Neli then gave us key to engagement eight
First, "you are the best at something" (you are first rate)
Second, "don't stay in the locker room" (give your best when you play the game)
Third, "understand your guild" (it helps to tailor your approach and achieve your aim)
Fourth, "learn how to be a friend" (listen to each other)
Fifth, "you are not the only one" (work with another)
Sixth, "find mentors" (who are skilled and have more than one scar)
Seventh, in whatever setting or guild, "learn to pastor where you are"
Eighth, very importantly, "immerse yourself in God"
Think of Daniel and friends if you need a prod
In conclusions, be a planetshaker (don't just laze)
Please "don't be weak on the week days"
Remember to "love the world without loving the world"
So that God's word and grace can be unfurled
25 April 2010 – PLMC - 1115
I was able to hear part of Pastor Reuben's sermon
It was on Obadiah; Pastor was only half way done
He talked of five lessons to remember
Linked to specific verses they were
"Prideful self effort will fail"
Is what verse 1-9 doth entail
"Enemies will be shamed" again and again
Because our enemies are His as well, per verse ten
"God's justice is fair" from verse fifteen
God is love but His judgement will be seen
"Deliverance will come" per verses seventeen to twenty
A question of when not if, even if it takes years a-plenty
"God's rule will be established" from verse twenty one
The Kingdom will be the Lord's, His will be done
God's people will be the ones standing last
The judgement on others will be harsh and fast
God's kingdom was established in our hearts, that is so
Due to Jesus actions some two thousand years ago
His mission for us is to populate heaven
With as many as possible, women and men
18 April 2010 - Keene UCC
I attended the early service at UCC in Keene
We read from John 21, verses one to nineteen
Pastor Ann said that Easter lasts 50 days (longer than Lent)
As she then talked of the consequences of even a single event
We don't know what would happen if we took another route
Except that God is with us, have no doubt
He calls us through different routes and decisions
Even when our plans have lots of revisions
Some random events attract our attention
Is there a pattern to God's intervention?
Sometimes we need to take a step back
In order to get back on a forward track
Thinking about the story taken from John
For Peter, was his knack of fishing gone?
A man said to throw the net to the right, a simple suggestion
And soon they knew it was Jesus, without a question
They brought to shore one hundred forty three fish
A fire was waiting, along with bread in a dish
The disciples had both baptism and communion that day
To Peter, "feed my sheep" Jesus did thrice say
This led to the next phase in Peter's life
In which he excelled, despite the strife
So we need to react and be prepared to do so
That is how our faith can develop and grow
Even if not confident, it is God we must follow
In that way, our lives will not be hollow
We should know that Jesus will always be there
So when life's plans change, we should not despair
Follow His voice wherever it may lead
He will always help us to succeed
Remember that the decisions we make today
Lead to tomorrow's reality, that's the way
"The desire to please God pleases God" is a very apt line
Remember that "recalculating" our plans can work out just fine
Afterwards, as we had communion with grape juice
We asked God to put our lives to good use
We read from John 21, verses one to nineteen
Pastor Ann said that Easter lasts 50 days (longer than Lent)
As she then talked of the consequences of even a single event
We don't know what would happen if we took another route
Except that God is with us, have no doubt
He calls us through different routes and decisions
Even when our plans have lots of revisions
Some random events attract our attention
Is there a pattern to God's intervention?
Sometimes we need to take a step back
In order to get back on a forward track
Thinking about the story taken from John
For Peter, was his knack of fishing gone?
A man said to throw the net to the right, a simple suggestion
And soon they knew it was Jesus, without a question
They brought to shore one hundred forty three fish
A fire was waiting, along with bread in a dish
The disciples had both baptism and communion that day
To Peter, "feed my sheep" Jesus did thrice say
This led to the next phase in Peter's life
In which he excelled, despite the strife
So we need to react and be prepared to do so
That is how our faith can develop and grow
Even if not confident, it is God we must follow
In that way, our lives will not be hollow
We should know that Jesus will always be there
So when life's plans change, we should not despair
Follow His voice wherever it may lead
He will always help us to succeed
Remember that the decisions we make today
Lead to tomorrow's reality, that's the way
"The desire to please God pleases God" is a very apt line
Remember that "recalculating" our plans can work out just fine
Afterwards, as we had communion with grape juice
We asked God to put our lives to good use
11 April 2010 - Keene UCC
I went with my mother to her church in New Hampshire's Keene
The scripture lesson was Psalm 139, verses one to eighteen
The guest preacher’s sermon was “Living With What I Know”
As we remembered the Holocaust so many years ago
His father’s firm used lots of slave labor
Of what he knew, we cannot be sure
Rev Rumscheidt talked of the Psalm’s consolation and power
Noting God’s presence, even in the darkest hour
The Germans used the name “Project Ascension”
As their term for the ongoing extermination
The term in church is a cause for celebration
But it was the opposite for the targets of discrimination
Although this happened so long ago
“What they did, the Germans must know”
We heard about “humanity’s inhumanity”
Their actions make us question everyone’s sanity
Rev Rumscheidt does not want to look away
As his parents apparently did in their day
He says the toughest part is to accept the truth
And to live with that knowledge, until long in the tooth
But remember the words from the Apostles Creed
Jesus descended into hell before He was freed
So when of communion we do partake
We should remember the victims, for their sake
Together we then said the Barmen Declaration
The Protestant call to resistance in Hitler’s nation
Followed by a hymn of commitment
The “Circle Chant”, here is how it went:
“Circle round for freedom, circle round for peace
For all of us imprisoned, circle for release
Circle for the planet, circle for each soul
For the children of our children, keep the circle whole”
Lastly came a moving folk song “Hardly Ever Again”
Which Henry Knight sang and Tom Paxton did pen
More genocides have occurred despite the vow
Unfortunately “that was then, but this is now”
In reality, none of us should ever forget
About all of the innocent blood that was let
Or about God’s presence and grace
Which can save this human race
The scripture lesson was Psalm 139, verses one to eighteen
The guest preacher’s sermon was “Living With What I Know”
As we remembered the Holocaust so many years ago
His father’s firm used lots of slave labor
Of what he knew, we cannot be sure
Rev Rumscheidt talked of the Psalm’s consolation and power
Noting God’s presence, even in the darkest hour
The Germans used the name “Project Ascension”
As their term for the ongoing extermination
The term in church is a cause for celebration
But it was the opposite for the targets of discrimination
Although this happened so long ago
“What they did, the Germans must know”
We heard about “humanity’s inhumanity”
Their actions make us question everyone’s sanity
Rev Rumscheidt does not want to look away
As his parents apparently did in their day
He says the toughest part is to accept the truth
And to live with that knowledge, until long in the tooth
But remember the words from the Apostles Creed
Jesus descended into hell before He was freed
So when of communion we do partake
We should remember the victims, for their sake
Together we then said the Barmen Declaration
The Protestant call to resistance in Hitler’s nation
Followed by a hymn of commitment
The “Circle Chant”, here is how it went:
“Circle round for freedom, circle round for peace
For all of us imprisoned, circle for release
Circle for the planet, circle for each soul
For the children of our children, keep the circle whole”
Lastly came a moving folk song “Hardly Ever Again”
Which Henry Knight sang and Tom Paxton did pen
More genocides have occurred despite the vow
Unfortunately “that was then, but this is now”
In reality, none of us should ever forget
About all of the innocent blood that was let
Or about God’s presence and grace
Which can save this human race
4 April 2010 - ENCS
After we saw a homemade clip titled "The Story"
Which showed Easter perspectives without being gory
Pastor Larry talked on "The Power To Revive"
Remember that our religion's protagonist is still alive
He continued the series on "Miraculous Power"
He raised four points in less than half an hour
Only God can raise a life was the first point he said
From Romans chapter 8, verse 11 we read
Thanks to the resurrection power of Jesus
The Holy Spirit can and should live in us
In the same way Gideon's strength was seen
Re Judges six verses twelve to sixteen
And look at Peter who denied Christ three times that night
He became a key church leader and radiated God's light
Only God can change a life was the second one
Per Ephesians chapter one, 18 to 21
God gives us power for a purpose
To advance His kingdom, without a fuss
The enemy tries to get us into a bad routine
Of being inactive for God, as we all have been
So we should do things for others
Per John 14:19, like Christian brothers
Only through Jesus we have etenral life was the third
From Philippians 3:10 and John 14:6 we heard
Our faith is a true relationship
Not just a religious experience or trip
We all have scars in our life
Others will see we believe despite the strife
As we have the power to overcome suffering
Our actions and words are like an offering
Because of Jesus we have the power the speak life was the fourth
We can walk with heads held high due to God's great worth
From 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 and 15:14
God's power allows our faith to be seen
And because so powerful can be our prayers
We can speak life into all our situations and cares
But it is important not just to think we have power
We must know it, every minute and every hour
We can thus put life back into "dead situations"
Trusting in the Lord and having some patience
Which showed Easter perspectives without being gory
Pastor Larry talked on "The Power To Revive"
Remember that our religion's protagonist is still alive
He continued the series on "Miraculous Power"
He raised four points in less than half an hour
Only God can raise a life was the first point he said
From Romans chapter 8, verse 11 we read
Thanks to the resurrection power of Jesus
The Holy Spirit can and should live in us
In the same way Gideon's strength was seen
Re Judges six verses twelve to sixteen
And look at Peter who denied Christ three times that night
He became a key church leader and radiated God's light
Only God can change a life was the second one
Per Ephesians chapter one, 18 to 21
God gives us power for a purpose
To advance His kingdom, without a fuss
The enemy tries to get us into a bad routine
Of being inactive for God, as we all have been
So we should do things for others
Per John 14:19, like Christian brothers
Only through Jesus we have etenral life was the third
From Philippians 3:10 and John 14:6 we heard
Our faith is a true relationship
Not just a religious experience or trip
We all have scars in our life
Others will see we believe despite the strife
As we have the power to overcome suffering
Our actions and words are like an offering
Because of Jesus we have the power the speak life was the fourth
We can walk with heads held high due to God's great worth
From 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 and 15:14
God's power allows our faith to be seen
And because so powerful can be our prayers
We can speak life into all our situations and cares
But it is important not just to think we have power
We must know it, every minute and every hour
We can thus put life back into "dead situations"
Trusting in the Lord and having some patience
4 April 2010 - PLMC
The wind started blowing and then we felt rain
The sunrise service went upstairs to start again
"Hope" was the sermon given by Pastor Christopher
An appropriate title for Easter, that's for sure
We read Mark 16 verses one to eight
For the main point we did not have to wait
Pastor first asked us to close our eyes while he read
To feel the darkness of the first three verses, Pastor said
The disciples missed the warmth of their master
His death was viewed as a big disaster
Moving the stone was beyond their strength
Their list of fears was of great length
And "then they looked up" in verse four
The stone had been rolled away like a door
The dawn's light penetrated the dark
Like God's hope, Pastor did remark
His hope is there for us all of the time
It is based on the Word of God, not just a rhyme
Hebrews chapter eleven verse one says it best
Faith is being sure and certain of our prayer request
Pastor added three other points, as a blessing not a warning
First, God's mercies are new each and every morning
Second, Jehovah Jireh will find a way to provide
When in the morning open our eyes are pried
Third, our hope is centered on a person living
For His glory we should give thanksgiving
To his Father Jesus may have returned
But He is with us as well, we learned
"When two or three are gathered in His name"
He will never leave or forsake us, the Bible did proclaim
We should allow hope to arise in our heart
Don't give up on praying for a start
We will see our deliverance soon, and thirdly thus
For He is here and makes all things possible for us
The sunrise service went upstairs to start again
"Hope" was the sermon given by Pastor Christopher
An appropriate title for Easter, that's for sure
We read Mark 16 verses one to eight
For the main point we did not have to wait
Pastor first asked us to close our eyes while he read
To feel the darkness of the first three verses, Pastor said
The disciples missed the warmth of their master
His death was viewed as a big disaster
Moving the stone was beyond their strength
Their list of fears was of great length
And "then they looked up" in verse four
The stone had been rolled away like a door
The dawn's light penetrated the dark
Like God's hope, Pastor did remark
His hope is there for us all of the time
It is based on the Word of God, not just a rhyme
Hebrews chapter eleven verse one says it best
Faith is being sure and certain of our prayer request
Pastor added three other points, as a blessing not a warning
First, God's mercies are new each and every morning
Second, Jehovah Jireh will find a way to provide
When in the morning open our eyes are pried
Third, our hope is centered on a person living
For His glory we should give thanksgiving
To his Father Jesus may have returned
But He is with us as well, we learned
"When two or three are gathered in His name"
He will never leave or forsake us, the Bible did proclaim
We should allow hope to arise in our heart
Don't give up on praying for a start
We will see our deliverance soon, and thirdly thus
For He is here and makes all things possible for us
2 April 2010 - PLMC
When on Good Friday at PLMC we did meet
We heard about "The Ultimate Sacrifice" from Pastor Seet
Genesis 22:1-19 was the first reading
To God's will Abraham was completely ceding
He was willing to sacrifice his only son Isaac
In return he got God's great blessings back
Then we read Isaiah 53, verses one to eight
About God's sacrifice of His own Son so great
When we look at verses five and six
We hear all that Jesus' death for us did fix
And as per John chapter fifteen verse thirteen
No greater love than this has ever been seen
And since Jesus died for our sins and so much more
We should love Him in return, Pastor did implore
To do so means complete surrender
No matter what our age or our gender
Pastor mentioned three ways of communicating love
Words and actions aren't enough for God above
As Psalm 51 verses sixteen to nineteen doth impart
What God wants from us is a broken spirit and a contrite heart
Pastor paralled this with a horse
Unbroken, not useful or even worse
If broken, the horse will obey the master
Making it more valuable than one which is faster
The people of God are now in a war
We cannot remain unbroken anymore
Then God can use us as he may please
Leveraging our talents and expertise
We then heard a testimony from Pastor Seet
Whose daughter got sick before each big church meet
This impacted his ability to do what he had vowed
He was then prompted by God to say this out loud
"The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away"
"Blessed be the name of the Lord today"
As an idol he had been treating her
Then a surrender to God did occur
She recovered that very night
As Satan could not put up a fight
Saying "I will only obey if I agree"
Is not submission, that's plain to see
Only by submitting when we disagree
Is our broken nature more than a decree
Abraham's obedience and fear of God was intense
He obeyed instantly, even if it didn't make sense
He obeyed when it hurt him and when it cost him a lot
When he turned, there was a ram in a tight spot
Imagine being a witness to that famous scene
The very first time Jehovah Jireh (the provider) was seen
We watched a short film (and heard a song) on sacrifice
Both Abraham and Jesus were willing to pay the price
So what must we surrender
To get a glimpse of God's great splendor?
We heard about "The Ultimate Sacrifice" from Pastor Seet
Genesis 22:1-19 was the first reading
To God's will Abraham was completely ceding
He was willing to sacrifice his only son Isaac
In return he got God's great blessings back
Then we read Isaiah 53, verses one to eight
About God's sacrifice of His own Son so great
When we look at verses five and six
We hear all that Jesus' death for us did fix
And as per John chapter fifteen verse thirteen
No greater love than this has ever been seen
And since Jesus died for our sins and so much more
We should love Him in return, Pastor did implore
To do so means complete surrender
No matter what our age or our gender
Pastor mentioned three ways of communicating love
Words and actions aren't enough for God above
As Psalm 51 verses sixteen to nineteen doth impart
What God wants from us is a broken spirit and a contrite heart
Pastor paralled this with a horse
Unbroken, not useful or even worse
If broken, the horse will obey the master
Making it more valuable than one which is faster
The people of God are now in a war
We cannot remain unbroken anymore
Then God can use us as he may please
Leveraging our talents and expertise
We then heard a testimony from Pastor Seet
Whose daughter got sick before each big church meet
This impacted his ability to do what he had vowed
He was then prompted by God to say this out loud
"The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away"
"Blessed be the name of the Lord today"
As an idol he had been treating her
Then a surrender to God did occur
She recovered that very night
As Satan could not put up a fight
Saying "I will only obey if I agree"
Is not submission, that's plain to see
Only by submitting when we disagree
Is our broken nature more than a decree
Abraham's obedience and fear of God was intense
He obeyed instantly, even if it didn't make sense
He obeyed when it hurt him and when it cost him a lot
When he turned, there was a ram in a tight spot
Imagine being a witness to that famous scene
The very first time Jehovah Jireh (the provider) was seen
We watched a short film (and heard a song) on sacrifice
Both Abraham and Jesus were willing to pay the price
So what must we surrender
To get a glimpse of God's great splendor?
1 April 2010 - PLMC
Pastor Christopher Chin brought props with him
Clean water and a towel, but not on a whim
He read from John chapter thirteen
Verses one through eighteen
In which Jesus provided lessons four
None of which we should ignore
Humility was the first he did discuss
No task should be beneath any of us
Second is servanthood
Being selfless is good
Third is leadership by example
To "walk the talk" is more than ample
Dealing with sin was number four
Pastor talked about this a whole lot more
Verse ten talks of filth from within
We must be cleansed from our sin
He then spoke of the disciples' sins two
And later about what Jesus did then do
The first sin mentioned was contempt
None of the disciples seemed to be exempt
From John chapter twelve and Matthew twenty six
On Jesus the leper Simon and Mary's honor did transfix
The disciples were a bit indignant
Their dishonor was malignant
They started taking Jesus for granted
Ditto for the grace he had implanted
The second sin was that of pride
In heaven, who would sit by Jesus' side?
This was seen in Mark chapter ten
Luke twenty two talks of the sin again
Peter's humility was false and somewhat dangerous
Having a hierarchical view meant he could not lead us
Jesus dealt with these sins as from above
Verse one mentions "the full extent of His love"
And now Pastor's props came into use
A nice linkage he did produce
For the sin of contempt there was no rebuke
Jesus used clean water (this was not in Luke)
The disciples were treated like VIPs
As Jesus was the one on His knees
For the sin of pride there was no use of a firm rod
Jesus used a clean towel on which none had trod
The disciples were treated as precious loved ones
As parents would do for their daughters and sons
As the clean water and towel can wash the outside
Our sins were cleansed when on the cross Jesus died
He also left us with his "towel" of loving action
And his "water" of words that need no retraction
We should use these to love even our enemies
This idea Jesus clearly wants us to seize
And then with loud voices we did sing
Graham Kendrick's hymn "The Servant King"
"From heaven you came, helpless babe,
Entered our world, Your glory veiled;
Not to be served but to serve,
And give Your life that we might live.
This is our God, The Servant King,
He calls us now to follow Him,
To bring our lives as a daily offering
Of worship to The Servant King.
There in the garden of tears,
My heavy load He chose to bear;
His heart with sorrow was torn,
'Yet not My will but Yours,' He said.
Come see His hands And His feet,
The scars that speak of sacrifice;
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered.
So let us learn how to serve,
And in our lives enthrone Him;
Each other's needs to prefer,
For it is Christ we're serving"
Clean water and a towel, but not on a whim
He read from John chapter thirteen
Verses one through eighteen
In which Jesus provided lessons four
None of which we should ignore
Humility was the first he did discuss
No task should be beneath any of us
Second is servanthood
Being selfless is good
Third is leadership by example
To "walk the talk" is more than ample
Dealing with sin was number four
Pastor talked about this a whole lot more
Verse ten talks of filth from within
We must be cleansed from our sin
He then spoke of the disciples' sins two
And later about what Jesus did then do
The first sin mentioned was contempt
None of the disciples seemed to be exempt
From John chapter twelve and Matthew twenty six
On Jesus the leper Simon and Mary's honor did transfix
The disciples were a bit indignant
Their dishonor was malignant
They started taking Jesus for granted
Ditto for the grace he had implanted
The second sin was that of pride
In heaven, who would sit by Jesus' side?
This was seen in Mark chapter ten
Luke twenty two talks of the sin again
Peter's humility was false and somewhat dangerous
Having a hierarchical view meant he could not lead us
Jesus dealt with these sins as from above
Verse one mentions "the full extent of His love"
And now Pastor's props came into use
A nice linkage he did produce
For the sin of contempt there was no rebuke
Jesus used clean water (this was not in Luke)
The disciples were treated like VIPs
As Jesus was the one on His knees
For the sin of pride there was no use of a firm rod
Jesus used a clean towel on which none had trod
The disciples were treated as precious loved ones
As parents would do for their daughters and sons
As the clean water and towel can wash the outside
Our sins were cleansed when on the cross Jesus died
He also left us with his "towel" of loving action
And his "water" of words that need no retraction
We should use these to love even our enemies
This idea Jesus clearly wants us to seize
And then with loud voices we did sing
Graham Kendrick's hymn "The Servant King"
"From heaven you came, helpless babe,
Entered our world, Your glory veiled;
Not to be served but to serve,
And give Your life that we might live.
This is our God, The Servant King,
He calls us now to follow Him,
To bring our lives as a daily offering
Of worship to The Servant King.
There in the garden of tears,
My heavy load He chose to bear;
His heart with sorrow was torn,
'Yet not My will but Yours,' He said.
Come see His hands And His feet,
The scars that speak of sacrifice;
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered.
So let us learn how to serve,
And in our lives enthrone Him;
Each other's needs to prefer,
For it is Christ we're serving"
28 March 2010 - ENCS
Before the sermon we heard from Ivy Toh
She gave and was blessed ten times moreso
That linked right into Rachel Ong's theme
Continuing the "Miraculous Power" stream
Reading from Ephesians six verse ten
We heard about the Lord's power again
Her sermon was titled "Over the Material Realm"
All can be provided if He is at the helm
As per Mark six, verses 34-44
An important miracle, mentioned in gospels four
Taking the two fish and five loaves
Jesus blessed the food and fed the droves
The disciples could not understand due their hardened hearts
When Jesus walked past as they rowed to other parts
In the same way on God we should rely
All of our resources He can supply
Miracles like this still happen every day
This message is one He wants us to convey
This is the "Principle of Multiplication"
Tithing our first fruits should be the foundation
Follow Exodus 23 verse nineteen
And your blessings will be far from lean
Proverbs 3 :9-10 and Malachi 3:10
Repeat the linkage once again
The storehouse is our local church
Give, and He won't leave you in a lurch
Our money can be blessed or it can be cursed
Divine coincidences happen when we give to Him first
Surprisingly money is mentioned in 2000 verse
Whilst faith only 500, not the reverse
And among the parables, almost a third
Are about possessions, so we heard
The Spirit of Mammon competes with the Spirit of God
A spirit of gratitude, not of pride or poverty, gets our nod
We should only care about what God may think
Not whether others care or make a stink
God does more for us than we can do for Him
But this fact should not make us grim
For per 2 Corinthians 9, verses six to eight
We shall reap what we sow, there is no debate
This is true with money and with our time
(Which is why I write a Sunday rhyme)
God can use strangers to bless us
He outgives us without making a fuss
Asking God for direction at the start of each day
Helps us deal with whatever come what may
And the busier we happen to get
The more we need Him, don't forget
Even Jesus spent time in the morning to pray
We can do the same each and every day
She gave and was blessed ten times moreso
That linked right into Rachel Ong's theme
Continuing the "Miraculous Power" stream
Reading from Ephesians six verse ten
We heard about the Lord's power again
Her sermon was titled "Over the Material Realm"
All can be provided if He is at the helm
As per Mark six, verses 34-44
An important miracle, mentioned in gospels four
Taking the two fish and five loaves
Jesus blessed the food and fed the droves
The disciples could not understand due their hardened hearts
When Jesus walked past as they rowed to other parts
In the same way on God we should rely
All of our resources He can supply
Miracles like this still happen every day
This message is one He wants us to convey
This is the "Principle of Multiplication"
Tithing our first fruits should be the foundation
Follow Exodus 23 verse nineteen
And your blessings will be far from lean
Proverbs 3 :9-10 and Malachi 3:10
Repeat the linkage once again
The storehouse is our local church
Give, and He won't leave you in a lurch
Our money can be blessed or it can be cursed
Divine coincidences happen when we give to Him first
Surprisingly money is mentioned in 2000 verse
Whilst faith only 500, not the reverse
And among the parables, almost a third
Are about possessions, so we heard
The Spirit of Mammon competes with the Spirit of God
A spirit of gratitude, not of pride or poverty, gets our nod
We should only care about what God may think
Not whether others care or make a stink
God does more for us than we can do for Him
But this fact should not make us grim
For per 2 Corinthians 9, verses six to eight
We shall reap what we sow, there is no debate
This is true with money and with our time
(Which is why I write a Sunday rhyme)
God can use strangers to bless us
He outgives us without making a fuss
Asking God for direction at the start of each day
Helps us deal with whatever come what may
And the busier we happen to get
The more we need Him, don't forget
Even Jesus spent time in the morning to pray
We can do the same each and every day
21 March 2010 - ENCS
Before the offering we read from Proverbs eleven
Verse one says not to shortchange God in heaven
God wants integrity and the use of honest weight
As such action helps to determine our fate
And then as we approached the eleventh hour
Brian started a new series, "Miraculous Power"
He could not mention where he doth stay
But "salvation" was the word of the day
Isaiah 59 verse 1 was the passage he gave
The arms of the Lord are not too short to save
Because He chose us, not that we chose Him
His mission to save us is not just a whim
Isaiah 1:18 talks of reasoning together
Purifying even those with skins made of old leather
Remember that although pure may look a snowflake
Without dust in the middle it’s only a fake
In the same way, we all have sin in our heart
God can cleanse us and give us a fresh start
John Newton was a horrible, racist disgrace
But he later wrote hymns like "Amazing Grace"
"What are we really like?" was the first question to answer
Many references in the Bible say we are all sinners for sure
Per Romans 3:22 and Isaiah 53:6
We are utterly sinful and in quite a fix
And Isaiah 64:6 says we are all unclean
Even our good deeds cannot detox our souls unseen
Per Luke 19:10, Mark 2:17, and Matthew 9:2
To forgive us is what Jesus came to earth to do
“What is God really like?” was next on the list
He is perfectly holy is the Scripture’s main gist
From Psalm 96:9 and Isaiah 6:3
God is full of glory, that is plain to see
Brian then came to the last question
With three answers to “What is salvation?”
The first was The Power of Love
Righteousness came from heaven above
Per Romans 4:3 and 10:3-4
John 3:16 talks of life evermore
The Power of Truth came before number three
John 8:32 says the truth will set us free
The sixth verse of John 14 and twelfth verse of Acts 4
Tell us about Jesus being the Truth, and a whole lot more
On The Power to Change Brian did then opine
Reading from Luke 19, verses 8 and 9
Zacchaeus was a changed man Jesus could see
So told him to climb down from the sycamore tree
Only with God’s help can we change so much
It is impossible without His loving touch
Repenting is mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:17
Turning old into new comes from Acts 3:19
Mark 8:36 talks of gaining the world at the cost of a soul
Isaiah 55:6-7 say God’s mercy should be our goal
So we must ensure that our souls are ready
Not too hard or shallow, our minds must be steady
Verse one says not to shortchange God in heaven
God wants integrity and the use of honest weight
As such action helps to determine our fate
And then as we approached the eleventh hour
Brian started a new series, "Miraculous Power"
He could not mention where he doth stay
But "salvation" was the word of the day
Isaiah 59 verse 1 was the passage he gave
The arms of the Lord are not too short to save
Because He chose us, not that we chose Him
His mission to save us is not just a whim
Isaiah 1:18 talks of reasoning together
Purifying even those with skins made of old leather
Remember that although pure may look a snowflake
Without dust in the middle it’s only a fake
In the same way, we all have sin in our heart
God can cleanse us and give us a fresh start
John Newton was a horrible, racist disgrace
But he later wrote hymns like "Amazing Grace"
"What are we really like?" was the first question to answer
Many references in the Bible say we are all sinners for sure
Per Romans 3:22 and Isaiah 53:6
We are utterly sinful and in quite a fix
And Isaiah 64:6 says we are all unclean
Even our good deeds cannot detox our souls unseen
Per Luke 19:10, Mark 2:17, and Matthew 9:2
To forgive us is what Jesus came to earth to do
“What is God really like?” was next on the list
He is perfectly holy is the Scripture’s main gist
From Psalm 96:9 and Isaiah 6:3
God is full of glory, that is plain to see
Brian then came to the last question
With three answers to “What is salvation?”
The first was The Power of Love
Righteousness came from heaven above
Per Romans 4:3 and 10:3-4
John 3:16 talks of life evermore
The Power of Truth came before number three
John 8:32 says the truth will set us free
The sixth verse of John 14 and twelfth verse of Acts 4
Tell us about Jesus being the Truth, and a whole lot more
On The Power to Change Brian did then opine
Reading from Luke 19, verses 8 and 9
Zacchaeus was a changed man Jesus could see
So told him to climb down from the sycamore tree
Only with God’s help can we change so much
It is impossible without His loving touch
Repenting is mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:17
Turning old into new comes from Acts 3:19
Mark 8:36 talks of gaining the world at the cost of a soul
Isaiah 55:6-7 say God’s mercy should be our goal
So we must ensure that our souls are ready
Not too hard or shallow, our minds must be steady
14 March 2010 - ENCS
Before the ushers passed around the offering plate
We read 2 Corinthians 9, verses 6 and 8
Whether we sow much or little, so shall we reap
Give God blessings and His grace is ours to keep
It was the last in the "Most Wanted" Series
About Paul, Pastor Joshua shared his theories
Remember that Stephen's story did not end with his death
He asked God to forgive the stoners with his last breath
Per the first verse of Acts chapter eight
Saul approved of the stoning at the town gate
And as he said in Philippians 3 from verse five
To be passionate and obedient he did strive
Something in Saul's heart was wrong, said the Pastor
As Saul knew the Hebrew law but not the Master
Two things happened to change his heart
Thus allowing Paul to do his God-driven part
First was a genuine relationship with God in heaven
Like Moses in Psalm 103 verse seven
In Philippians 3 verses seven and eight
Paul talked of the change, it wasn't too late
To know Jesus, there is nothing greater
Whether you live in the north or on the equator
God kept Paul from going certain places
As other people needed to receive his graces
Throughout Acts Paul followed many a vision
One even resulted in him going to prison
Read Acts 16, verses twenty two to twenty four
Paul was beaten, flogged, jailed, and more
This leads to the second key trait, Paul's attitude
It became Christ-like, filled with gratitude
When he was jailed in Acts 16 : 25
Paul's worship was not just a way to survive
True faith is worshipping before a miracle does occur
Knowing the many good things that God has in store
And then in Acts 16 verse 26
On Paul and Silas all eyes did transfix
The earthquake came and all chains did unloose
But none of the people did vamoose
For when the jailor woke up and saw the scene
He was afraid of the trouble he would be in
The group used their blessings to bless the Roman
Who asked to be saved, as a result of the omen
For others we can do the same
If we share blessings in Jesus' name
After the sermon we sang Amazing Grace
And felt the power of Jesus' embrace
We read 2 Corinthians 9, verses 6 and 8
Whether we sow much or little, so shall we reap
Give God blessings and His grace is ours to keep
It was the last in the "Most Wanted" Series
About Paul, Pastor Joshua shared his theories
Remember that Stephen's story did not end with his death
He asked God to forgive the stoners with his last breath
Per the first verse of Acts chapter eight
Saul approved of the stoning at the town gate
And as he said in Philippians 3 from verse five
To be passionate and obedient he did strive
Something in Saul's heart was wrong, said the Pastor
As Saul knew the Hebrew law but not the Master
Two things happened to change his heart
Thus allowing Paul to do his God-driven part
First was a genuine relationship with God in heaven
Like Moses in Psalm 103 verse seven
In Philippians 3 verses seven and eight
Paul talked of the change, it wasn't too late
To know Jesus, there is nothing greater
Whether you live in the north or on the equator
God kept Paul from going certain places
As other people needed to receive his graces
Throughout Acts Paul followed many a vision
One even resulted in him going to prison
Read Acts 16, verses twenty two to twenty four
Paul was beaten, flogged, jailed, and more
This leads to the second key trait, Paul's attitude
It became Christ-like, filled with gratitude
When he was jailed in Acts 16 : 25
Paul's worship was not just a way to survive
True faith is worshipping before a miracle does occur
Knowing the many good things that God has in store
And then in Acts 16 verse 26
On Paul and Silas all eyes did transfix
The earthquake came and all chains did unloose
But none of the people did vamoose
For when the jailor woke up and saw the scene
He was afraid of the trouble he would be in
The group used their blessings to bless the Roman
Who asked to be saved, as a result of the omen
For others we can do the same
If we share blessings in Jesus' name
After the sermon we sang Amazing Grace
And felt the power of Jesus' embrace
7 March 2010 - PLMC
At PLMC we listened to Pastor Seet
While outside there was record heat
He concluded the series on the Lord's Prayer
About temptation and the armor we should wear
The passages came from Matthew six, 9 to 13
As well as Ephesians 6, verses ten to eighteen
Pastor referred back to his desire to be free
Of the temptation to eat fried hokkien mee
He said that of our bodies we must take care
If we are to serve God, all the time, everywhere
Temptations can be reduced over a period of time
By avoiding situations, like the scene of a crime
And per James 1, verses 13-15
The temptor is not God, it is Satan unseen
Temptation leads to desire, then sin, then death
So we should flee it til we are out of breath
Earlier in James 1, verses two to four
Says the testing of faith can help us more
It leads to perseverance and maturity
And that is good for both you and for me
And remember First Corinthians chapter ten verse thirteen
No temptation is more than we can bear, as an adult or a teen
Because He is faithful, God provides a way out
Of that we really should have no doubt
He gave us armor and weapons, per Ephesians six
Upon those elements Pastor had our attention transfix
For each of them, he had things to tell
Helping make the points with pictures as well
What is protected by the belt of truth?
Our reproductive organs, without being uncouth
That is because without truth the church cannot grow
All too often members’ hypocrisy doth show
The breastplate of righteousness protects our heart
From the Word of God we should not part
We must do what is right
All day and through the night
Our feet should be ready with the gospel of peace
If we want God’s family to increase
We should focus on reconciliation not condemnation
If we want to grow the church’s congregation
The helmet of salvation protects our mind
So we don’t believe Satan, who is most unkind
We have been set free because of what Jesus has done
Despite our sins, us He will never shun
The shield of faith protects our body whole
Immersion in God’s Word, Pastor did extol
The other phrase that to us he did give
Is that by faith the righteous do live
The sword of the spirit is quite unique
Of its dual qualities Pastor did speak
It can be used for both defense and attack
It is the one weapon we should never lack
But with all of these weapons still exposed is one part
Our back, unless with Christian brothers we play it smart
Used as a group, shields can be quite effective
When we stick together, like a collective
Before ending, one other point Pastor hastened to say
That is to alone and in groups ensure that we pray
For increased faith and protection
He sure gave us lots for our weekly reflection
While outside there was record heat
He concluded the series on the Lord's Prayer
About temptation and the armor we should wear
The passages came from Matthew six, 9 to 13
As well as Ephesians 6, verses ten to eighteen
Pastor referred back to his desire to be free
Of the temptation to eat fried hokkien mee
He said that of our bodies we must take care
If we are to serve God, all the time, everywhere
Temptations can be reduced over a period of time
By avoiding situations, like the scene of a crime
And per James 1, verses 13-15
The temptor is not God, it is Satan unseen
Temptation leads to desire, then sin, then death
So we should flee it til we are out of breath
Earlier in James 1, verses two to four
Says the testing of faith can help us more
It leads to perseverance and maturity
And that is good for both you and for me
And remember First Corinthians chapter ten verse thirteen
No temptation is more than we can bear, as an adult or a teen
Because He is faithful, God provides a way out
Of that we really should have no doubt
He gave us armor and weapons, per Ephesians six
Upon those elements Pastor had our attention transfix
For each of them, he had things to tell
Helping make the points with pictures as well
What is protected by the belt of truth?
Our reproductive organs, without being uncouth
That is because without truth the church cannot grow
All too often members’ hypocrisy doth show
The breastplate of righteousness protects our heart
From the Word of God we should not part
We must do what is right
All day and through the night
Our feet should be ready with the gospel of peace
If we want God’s family to increase
We should focus on reconciliation not condemnation
If we want to grow the church’s congregation
The helmet of salvation protects our mind
So we don’t believe Satan, who is most unkind
We have been set free because of what Jesus has done
Despite our sins, us He will never shun
The shield of faith protects our body whole
Immersion in God’s Word, Pastor did extol
The other phrase that to us he did give
Is that by faith the righteous do live
The sword of the spirit is quite unique
Of its dual qualities Pastor did speak
It can be used for both defense and attack
It is the one weapon we should never lack
But with all of these weapons still exposed is one part
Our back, unless with Christian brothers we play it smart
Used as a group, shields can be quite effective
When we stick together, like a collective
Before ending, one other point Pastor hastened to say
That is to alone and in groups ensure that we pray
For increased faith and protection
He sure gave us lots for our weekly reflection
28 February 2010 - ENCS
Pastor Larry continued the series on "Most Wanted"
Today the focus was on Daniel, who remained undaunted
He had Godly Conviction, saying "God is my judge"
From that position he never once did budge
To be convicted is to have a strong belief
Even if others object and cause you grief
Daniel was convicted in more that one way
One, to live right and two, to pray
For each of these, Pastor had subpoints four
Although I am sure he could have said even more
Looking at Daniel 1, verses 8 and 9
By not defiling himself, Daniel did shine
So keep resolve in your heart
By loving God, from sin we will part
As we see in Daniel 6, verses 3 and 4
Daniel's exceptional qualities nobody could ignore
And then from Daniel 1, verses 17 and 20
God gave each of us talents and gifts aplenty
So the second point for us to know
Is to have the discipline to grow
Per Acts 4:13 and 2 Timothy 1:7 we can see
Having the discipline to know God is also key
One fruit of the Spirit is self-control
Having the discipline to say no must be a goal
To reject worldly passions is what we should do
Per verse twelve of Titus chapter two
Prayer is a lifestyle, as we do have a choice
Per Daniel 6:10, remember also to rejoice
Even if persecuted we may be
Prayer leads to strength, you will see
And per Daniel 6:22, it is a must
Like Daniel, in God we should fully trust
Prayer builds trust, that is a key point
Because God will never ever disappoint
Prayer is powerful it can be seen
From James 5, from verse fifteen
Lastly remember that prayers are heard
Many miracles have globally occurred
We must live for God, as we oft say
And no matter what, we should pray
Today the focus was on Daniel, who remained undaunted
He had Godly Conviction, saying "God is my judge"
From that position he never once did budge
To be convicted is to have a strong belief
Even if others object and cause you grief
Daniel was convicted in more that one way
One, to live right and two, to pray
For each of these, Pastor had subpoints four
Although I am sure he could have said even more
Looking at Daniel 1, verses 8 and 9
By not defiling himself, Daniel did shine
So keep resolve in your heart
By loving God, from sin we will part
As we see in Daniel 6, verses 3 and 4
Daniel's exceptional qualities nobody could ignore
And then from Daniel 1, verses 17 and 20
God gave each of us talents and gifts aplenty
So the second point for us to know
Is to have the discipline to grow
Per Acts 4:13 and 2 Timothy 1:7 we can see
Having the discipline to know God is also key
One fruit of the Spirit is self-control
Having the discipline to say no must be a goal
To reject worldly passions is what we should do
Per verse twelve of Titus chapter two
Prayer is a lifestyle, as we do have a choice
Per Daniel 6:10, remember also to rejoice
Even if persecuted we may be
Prayer leads to strength, you will see
And per Daniel 6:22, it is a must
Like Daniel, in God we should fully trust
Prayer builds trust, that is a key point
Because God will never ever disappoint
Prayer is powerful it can be seen
From James 5, from verse fifteen
Lastly remember that prayers are heard
Many miracles have globally occurred
We must live for God, as we oft say
And no matter what, we should pray
21 February 2010 - ENCS
The offering message came from Matthew 25 : 34-36
"Blessing others" is a theme on which our hearts should all transfix
As all our time and money from God do accrue
Giving them to others is what we should do
Pastor Charles continued the series on "Most Wanted"
He spoke of Jacob, who persevered undaunted
Looking at the letter to the Romans from Paul
Chapter 8, verse 17 says it all
"Heirs of God" are what we are
To obtain His blessings we need not go far
Ephesians 1, verse three is written in the past tense
"Christ has blessed us" is the key part of the sentence
Going back to Jacob, who wrestled with God
Per Genesis 32 : 24-31, all a bit odd
Jacob had been a manipulating deceiver prior to this
Taking his brother's birthright was clearly amiss
But Laban did the same to Jacob too
Perhaps a case of Jacob getting his due?
Jacob persevered all through the night
It must have been one heckuva fight
After the wrestling ended in stalemate
Jacob's hip was hurt, affecting his gait
But he would not let go, despite getting no rest
He was insistent on being blessed
God then changed Jacob's name
Whose character would never be the same
God can do the same for you and for me
Our lives can be changed, just try it and see
So we should all be doing the same
Holding onto God, His blessings to claim
These are not just for our time on earth
For eternity so much they are worth
So let God touch your heart
And from Him never depart
"Blessing others" is a theme on which our hearts should all transfix
As all our time and money from God do accrue
Giving them to others is what we should do
Pastor Charles continued the series on "Most Wanted"
He spoke of Jacob, who persevered undaunted
Looking at the letter to the Romans from Paul
Chapter 8, verse 17 says it all
"Heirs of God" are what we are
To obtain His blessings we need not go far
Ephesians 1, verse three is written in the past tense
"Christ has blessed us" is the key part of the sentence
Going back to Jacob, who wrestled with God
Per Genesis 32 : 24-31, all a bit odd
Jacob had been a manipulating deceiver prior to this
Taking his brother's birthright was clearly amiss
But Laban did the same to Jacob too
Perhaps a case of Jacob getting his due?
Jacob persevered all through the night
It must have been one heckuva fight
After the wrestling ended in stalemate
Jacob's hip was hurt, affecting his gait
But he would not let go, despite getting no rest
He was insistent on being blessed
God then changed Jacob's name
Whose character would never be the same
God can do the same for you and for me
Our lives can be changed, just try it and see
So we should all be doing the same
Holding onto God, His blessings to claim
These are not just for our time on earth
For eternity so much they are worth
So let God touch your heart
And from Him never depart
14 February 2010 - PLMC
On the first day of the Lunar New Year
From Pastor Lynette the sermon we did hear
The second in a series on the Lord's Prayer
Which is a template from God, we should be aware
The text was of course Matthew 6 : 10-13
And what "The Kingdom of God" doth mean
From Matthew 4 :17 we also read
The Kingdom of heaven is near, indeed
But the Kingdom is not just about what will occur
But the present, as Romans 14 : 17 does refer
1 Corinthians 4, verse twenty
Talks of the Kingdom having power aplenty
Remember that with prayer we should submit
To God's will we should commit
Self-centred should and need not be our prayer
Per Matthew 6 :32-33, God is aware
Think of His will for our lives every day
Don't try to change his plans, do it His way
But per 1 John 5, verse fourteen
We can approach our God unseen
With confidence for anything we can ask
If consistent with His will, we won't be taken to task
And per Romans 8 verse twenty eight
God will deliver for those who love Him and wait
There are four areas to establish God's will as a foundation
In ourselves, our families, our church, and our nation
James 5:16 talks of powerful, effective prayer
When a righteous man does prepare
Pastor said that when hitchhiker Jesus we do meet
We should let Him take our driver's seat
We should pray for our family, each and every member
Even if they don't deserve it, we should remember
And ask for God to reveal His almighty plan
For our children who grow up to be woman and man
And for the church, pray that like shepherds will be our pastors
With kind hearts, helping us to avoid unnatural disasters
And pray that faithful be the congregation
As together re resist sectoral temptation
Of this world and of heaven, we are citizens in them both
Per Philippians 3:20, our focus should be on the heavenly oath
God's kingdom will surely over time prevail
Even from non-believers good things can hail
I will also add "Xin Nian Mong Ern"
and "Ye Su Ai Ni", which are phrases to learn
About God's grace (which is true)
And of course..."Jesus loves you"
From Pastor Lynette the sermon we did hear
The second in a series on the Lord's Prayer
Which is a template from God, we should be aware
The text was of course Matthew 6 : 10-13
And what "The Kingdom of God" doth mean
From Matthew 4 :17 we also read
The Kingdom of heaven is near, indeed
But the Kingdom is not just about what will occur
But the present, as Romans 14 : 17 does refer
1 Corinthians 4, verse twenty
Talks of the Kingdom having power aplenty
Remember that with prayer we should submit
To God's will we should commit
Self-centred should and need not be our prayer
Per Matthew 6 :32-33, God is aware
Think of His will for our lives every day
Don't try to change his plans, do it His way
But per 1 John 5, verse fourteen
We can approach our God unseen
With confidence for anything we can ask
If consistent with His will, we won't be taken to task
And per Romans 8 verse twenty eight
God will deliver for those who love Him and wait
There are four areas to establish God's will as a foundation
In ourselves, our families, our church, and our nation
James 5:16 talks of powerful, effective prayer
When a righteous man does prepare
Pastor said that when hitchhiker Jesus we do meet
We should let Him take our driver's seat
We should pray for our family, each and every member
Even if they don't deserve it, we should remember
And ask for God to reveal His almighty plan
For our children who grow up to be woman and man
And for the church, pray that like shepherds will be our pastors
With kind hearts, helping us to avoid unnatural disasters
And pray that faithful be the congregation
As together re resist sectoral temptation
Of this world and of heaven, we are citizens in them both
Per Philippians 3:20, our focus should be on the heavenly oath
God's kingdom will surely over time prevail
Even from non-believers good things can hail
I will also add "Xin Nian Mong Ern"
and "Ye Su Ai Ni", which are phrases to learn
About God's grace (which is true)
And of course..."Jesus loves you"
7 February 2010 - ENCS
The offertory message came from 2 Corinthians 8:10-11
We must have integrity, in the eyes of earth and of heaven
Whether our ability and means are big or small
In serving and giving, we must do our all
Then Pastor Kenneth started the "Most Wanted" series
About Enoch there are always lots of queries
We played along with Pastor's corny knock-knock
"I don't know where he's gone": the punchline about Enoch
From Genesis 5, verses twenty one to twenty four
After 365 years of walking with God, Enoch was no more
"Living Right Even If No One Else Is" was the sermon title
In an evil and wicked world, Enoch's way was vital
It was a mere three generations later
Mankind was virtually destroyed by the Creator
Enoch's key was intimacy with God
Into a few passages we did prod
He depended on humility and faith
We also need both, Pastor sayeth
Humility is to have the spirit of a servant
Upon God we must be totally dependant
Read Psalms 138:6 and Micah 6 verse eight
When treated as a servant, we should not become irate
In terms of faith, read verses 5 and 6 of Hebrews 11
Without faith, we can not please God who art in heaven
With God side by side we must walk
So that together we may talk
If consistently we do walk with God
His will replaces our current facade
To a walk of righteousness this will lead
He will bless us if His will we do heed
Others in need we can in turn bless
That should be a measure of our success
To God our actions should give glory
That should be the aim of our life story
We must have integrity, in the eyes of earth and of heaven
Whether our ability and means are big or small
In serving and giving, we must do our all
Then Pastor Kenneth started the "Most Wanted" series
About Enoch there are always lots of queries
We played along with Pastor's corny knock-knock
"I don't know where he's gone": the punchline about Enoch
From Genesis 5, verses twenty one to twenty four
After 365 years of walking with God, Enoch was no more
"Living Right Even If No One Else Is" was the sermon title
In an evil and wicked world, Enoch's way was vital
It was a mere three generations later
Mankind was virtually destroyed by the Creator
Enoch's key was intimacy with God
Into a few passages we did prod
He depended on humility and faith
We also need both, Pastor sayeth
Humility is to have the spirit of a servant
Upon God we must be totally dependant
Read Psalms 138:6 and Micah 6 verse eight
When treated as a servant, we should not become irate
In terms of faith, read verses 5 and 6 of Hebrews 11
Without faith, we can not please God who art in heaven
With God side by side we must walk
So that together we may talk
If consistently we do walk with God
His will replaces our current facade
To a walk of righteousness this will lead
He will bless us if His will we do heed
Others in need we can in turn bless
That should be a measure of our success
To God our actions should give glory
That should be the aim of our life story
31 January 2010 - PLMC
Pastor Chin spoke on "Colour Your World With His Word"
From Joshua 1:1-9 came words from the Lord
To respond, His words we must cherish
As they bring light to us before we perish
There are three things we must do in this regard
They sound easy, but are obviously hard
The first is to respond positively to His invitation
As His Word should form our foundation
If the Word is a promise, we must claim it
If it is a command, we must obey the same
If it is a truth, we must believe
If it an affirmation, we must receive
Joshua allowed God's Word to shape his perspective on things
That helped him to progress while ignoring the people's grumblings
The second is to allow the Word to renew our mind
And to enable us the right world view to find
His words and promises are always bright
They can help us no matter what our plight
If we feel weak and fearful, he will protect us
Per Joshua 1:8-9, we will then fund success
If we feel anxious and stressed,
We will not be crushed, merely hard pressed
Per 2 Corinthians 4, verses seven to nine
God's all-surpassing power can be yours and mine
If persecuted for our faith we do feel
Our reward in heaven God will reveal
As part of the Beatitudes, into this Jesus did delve
As per Matthew 5 verses ten to twelve
And if our hair color is gone
Remember Proverbs 16 : 31!
The third is to bind our lives to the discipline of the Word
Bible study is required, that's what we heard
To memorise is to bind His Words to our mind
By meditating, onto our heart the Words will bind
To obey is to bind the Words to our will
By praying, to hope the Words will bind and fulfil
To bind Words to others, we must teach
Our children and nation we can then reach
Pastor Chin also gave us some verses to remember
Linking to our daily lives, be in June or December
Think Isaiah chapter one, verse eighteen
When brushing your teeth nice and clean
Think Ephesians five, verse twenty six
When bathing, where water and soap do mix
Think Isaiah sixty one verse three
When taking attire from the clothes tree
Think Psalms 121, verses seven and eight
While going to work, be it early or late
Think 2 Corinthians 12 verse 9
While at the office or on the assembly line
Think Psalms 65 verse eight
When coming back to your front gate
Think Psalms 23 and 127 verse 2
Before you sleep, as the last thing you do
From Joshua 1:1-9 came words from the Lord
To respond, His words we must cherish
As they bring light to us before we perish
There are three things we must do in this regard
They sound easy, but are obviously hard
The first is to respond positively to His invitation
As His Word should form our foundation
If the Word is a promise, we must claim it
If it is a command, we must obey the same
If it is a truth, we must believe
If it an affirmation, we must receive
Joshua allowed God's Word to shape his perspective on things
That helped him to progress while ignoring the people's grumblings
The second is to allow the Word to renew our mind
And to enable us the right world view to find
His words and promises are always bright
They can help us no matter what our plight
If we feel weak and fearful, he will protect us
Per Joshua 1:8-9, we will then fund success
If we feel anxious and stressed,
We will not be crushed, merely hard pressed
Per 2 Corinthians 4, verses seven to nine
God's all-surpassing power can be yours and mine
If persecuted for our faith we do feel
Our reward in heaven God will reveal
As part of the Beatitudes, into this Jesus did delve
As per Matthew 5 verses ten to twelve
And if our hair color is gone
Remember Proverbs 16 : 31!
The third is to bind our lives to the discipline of the Word
Bible study is required, that's what we heard
To memorise is to bind His Words to our mind
By meditating, onto our heart the Words will bind
To obey is to bind the Words to our will
By praying, to hope the Words will bind and fulfil
To bind Words to others, we must teach
Our children and nation we can then reach
Pastor Chin also gave us some verses to remember
Linking to our daily lives, be in June or December
Think Isaiah chapter one, verse eighteen
When brushing your teeth nice and clean
Think Ephesians five, verse twenty six
When bathing, where water and soap do mix
Think Isaiah sixty one verse three
When taking attire from the clothes tree
Think Psalms 121, verses seven and eight
While going to work, be it early or late
Think 2 Corinthians 12 verse 9
While at the office or on the assembly line
Think Psalms 65 verse eight
When coming back to your front gate
Think Psalms 23 and 127 verse 2
Before you sleep, as the last thing you do
24 January 2010 - PLMC
Pastor Lynette talked about “Living In The Word”
Psalm 1:1 – 4 talks of delighting in the law of the Lord
From John 8, verses 31 and 32
To follow Jesus’ teaching is what we must do
The Word of God is our spiritual food
It is powerful, whatever our mood
We must read the Bible as the soldiers read the map
As our lives are at stake, it should be a snap
As it says in 2 Peter 1, verse nineteen
In a dark place His light can still be seen
Pastor than gave us items one through five
Related to the importance of making the Word alive
The first is to know God and His teaching
We should listen no matter who is preaching
As we read Psalms 119:11 and Joshua 1:8
Into our hearts we should put His Word and then meditate
And from Isaiah 50 verse four
The Lord’s instructions are with us for evermore
The second is to receive direction and guidance
For our daily decisions, in every circumstance
Per Psalms 119 verse 105 and 143 verse 8
His Word is a light and helps without making us wait
The third is to bear spiritual fruit
Something about which John is not mute
See John 15:5 and 15:16
Much fruit will grow and be seen
To minister to others is the next
Pastor referred again to the Isaiah text
Having a relationship with God as long as we live
Allows us to minister to others and help to give
The fifth is to teach others
That includes friends and brothers
Colossians 3:16 puts is very well
Teach with wisdom and sing songs as well
Pastor then asked how such a person we could recognize
Per Psalms 1:2, it is the delight in their eyes
The condition of our hearts by others can be seen
As it says in 2 Timothy 2, verse 15
Our satisfaction, gratification, and pleasure
Should be based on the Word that we treasure
We should be reading the Word every day
And become saturated (not scholars) in this way
Struggles are something that we all face
Be it discipline or distractions in our own place
At times dryness we will sense
Overcoming these requires diligence
But Pastor also gave us ways to live in the Word
Devotional reading and study are two about which we heard
Memorisation moves things from our head to our heart
Spiritual meditation can also play a part
That is what it says in Psalms 1 verse 2
In Joshua 1:8 and Ps 119 too
The Word is something we must also obey
That is what John 15:10 and James 1:22 both say
The bottom line is that to listen and read
Is not enough, as doing is what we need
Having knowledge is not enough
We must transform lives, even if it is tough
Psalm 1:1 – 4 talks of delighting in the law of the Lord
From John 8, verses 31 and 32
To follow Jesus’ teaching is what we must do
The Word of God is our spiritual food
It is powerful, whatever our mood
We must read the Bible as the soldiers read the map
As our lives are at stake, it should be a snap
As it says in 2 Peter 1, verse nineteen
In a dark place His light can still be seen
Pastor than gave us items one through five
Related to the importance of making the Word alive
The first is to know God and His teaching
We should listen no matter who is preaching
As we read Psalms 119:11 and Joshua 1:8
Into our hearts we should put His Word and then meditate
And from Isaiah 50 verse four
The Lord’s instructions are with us for evermore
The second is to receive direction and guidance
For our daily decisions, in every circumstance
Per Psalms 119 verse 105 and 143 verse 8
His Word is a light and helps without making us wait
The third is to bear spiritual fruit
Something about which John is not mute
See John 15:5 and 15:16
Much fruit will grow and be seen
To minister to others is the next
Pastor referred again to the Isaiah text
Having a relationship with God as long as we live
Allows us to minister to others and help to give
The fifth is to teach others
That includes friends and brothers
Colossians 3:16 puts is very well
Teach with wisdom and sing songs as well
Pastor then asked how such a person we could recognize
Per Psalms 1:2, it is the delight in their eyes
The condition of our hearts by others can be seen
As it says in 2 Timothy 2, verse 15
Our satisfaction, gratification, and pleasure
Should be based on the Word that we treasure
We should be reading the Word every day
And become saturated (not scholars) in this way
Struggles are something that we all face
Be it discipline or distractions in our own place
At times dryness we will sense
Overcoming these requires diligence
But Pastor also gave us ways to live in the Word
Devotional reading and study are two about which we heard
Memorisation moves things from our head to our heart
Spiritual meditation can also play a part
That is what it says in Psalms 1 verse 2
In Joshua 1:8 and Ps 119 too
The Word is something we must also obey
That is what John 15:10 and James 1:22 both say
The bottom line is that to listen and read
Is not enough, as doing is what we need
Having knowledge is not enough
We must transform lives, even if it is tough
17 January 2010 - ENCS
2 Corinthians 8:7 says to excel in everything
In faith, in speech, in love, and in the grace of giving
We must decide to make the extra effort
Tithing our money and time should not hurt
Then about "One Disciple" Pastor Larry did speak
As "The Power of One" series was in its third week
Examples in the Bible include Elijah and Elisha
Naomi and Ruth, as well as Moses and Joshua
It is a radical decision to take seriously God's word
So about the importance of discipleship we then heard
The first point is that it is a call to follow
That means today, don't wait for tomorrow
As was written in Matthew 4 from verse 19
The disciples followed as soon as Jesus they had seen
If you let other things into your life
Per 2 Peter 2 :19, you will find strife
Encourage others that to follow God they must do
Not someone on earth like a pastor, me, or you
Discipleship is also a call to fish
Matthew 28 : 19-20 quotes Jesus' wish
Jesus spent His life helping others and teaching
God gives us strength when we are making disciples or preaching
If we each make one disciple per year
Soon we won’t be able to fit in here
The call to brokenness is most important
If not broken, to be taught we can't
Life is a series of walking through offenses, Pastor said
Even Peter was rebuked often until on the cross Jesus bled
We may not understand times when we are hurt or beat
But there are moments of opportunity, not defeat
Read 1 Peter 2, verses 6-8
We are destined for something great
But God can only mold and shape us
If when he breaks us, we don't make a fuss
Referring back to Peter, see Acts 4 : 13
His strength was evident and by all was seen
So in order to follow God's call
We ourselves must be teachable
In faith, in speech, in love, and in the grace of giving
We must decide to make the extra effort
Tithing our money and time should not hurt
Then about "One Disciple" Pastor Larry did speak
As "The Power of One" series was in its third week
Examples in the Bible include Elijah and Elisha
Naomi and Ruth, as well as Moses and Joshua
It is a radical decision to take seriously God's word
So about the importance of discipleship we then heard
The first point is that it is a call to follow
That means today, don't wait for tomorrow
As was written in Matthew 4 from verse 19
The disciples followed as soon as Jesus they had seen
If you let other things into your life
Per 2 Peter 2 :19, you will find strife
Encourage others that to follow God they must do
Not someone on earth like a pastor, me, or you
Discipleship is also a call to fish
Matthew 28 : 19-20 quotes Jesus' wish
Jesus spent His life helping others and teaching
God gives us strength when we are making disciples or preaching
If we each make one disciple per year
Soon we won’t be able to fit in here
The call to brokenness is most important
If not broken, to be taught we can't
Life is a series of walking through offenses, Pastor said
Even Peter was rebuked often until on the cross Jesus bled
We may not understand times when we are hurt or beat
But there are moments of opportunity, not defeat
Read 1 Peter 2, verses 6-8
We are destined for something great
But God can only mold and shape us
If when he breaks us, we don't make a fuss
Referring back to Peter, see Acts 4 : 13
His strength was evident and by all was seen
So in order to follow God's call
We ourselves must be teachable
10 January 2010 - ENCS
Before the offering we read Genesis 24 : 17 – 20
About Rebecca and the water, for the camels she brought plenty
Like her we must go (and give) the extra mile
Corporately and individually, all the while
Pastor Charles then spoke of Jesus our “One Leader”
John 12 : 20 – 24 came up on the reader
It talked of the potential of one little seed
Like us, some soil is what is in need
A seed can burst forth with life anew
Jesus died and was resurrected for us too
He chose and commissioned twelve in Luke 6 : 13
They changed the world per verse six of Acts seventeen
God wants to use us as leaders as well
When and where only time will tell
Leadership is in everyone, including you and me
Look at what is said in Isaiah 49 :1 – 3
God has formed us per the word “Yatsar”
We are work in progress; His plans we should not mar
Look at Jeremiah 1 verse three
And Isaiah 44 : 21 also see
Pastor Charles then talked of crafting an arrow
Five steps required to make one straight and narrow
If not straight, a shot at the target will not be near
The parallels with God’s crafting of us are very clear
Francis Xavier said “come and change the world”
No matter what abuse may have been hurled
To break down John Sculley’s defence
Steve Jobs said “come and make a difference”
Jim Eliot was not long out of school
When he penned “he is no fool...”
He was killed but became an inspiration
Missionaries have been sent to many a nation
Remember that God finishes that which He began
That’s true for the world and also true for man
Look at Philippians 1 : 6 and Hebrews 12 : 2
And First Thessalonians 5 : 24 too
This was the second in the series “The Power of One”
God’s work with us is never ever done
About Rebecca and the water, for the camels she brought plenty
Like her we must go (and give) the extra mile
Corporately and individually, all the while
Pastor Charles then spoke of Jesus our “One Leader”
John 12 : 20 – 24 came up on the reader
It talked of the potential of one little seed
Like us, some soil is what is in need
A seed can burst forth with life anew
Jesus died and was resurrected for us too
He chose and commissioned twelve in Luke 6 : 13
They changed the world per verse six of Acts seventeen
God wants to use us as leaders as well
When and where only time will tell
Leadership is in everyone, including you and me
Look at what is said in Isaiah 49 :1 – 3
God has formed us per the word “Yatsar”
We are work in progress; His plans we should not mar
Look at Jeremiah 1 verse three
And Isaiah 44 : 21 also see
Pastor Charles then talked of crafting an arrow
Five steps required to make one straight and narrow
If not straight, a shot at the target will not be near
The parallels with God’s crafting of us are very clear
Francis Xavier said “come and change the world”
No matter what abuse may have been hurled
To break down John Sculley’s defence
Steve Jobs said “come and make a difference”
Jim Eliot was not long out of school
When he penned “he is no fool...”
He was killed but became an inspiration
Missionaries have been sent to many a nation
Remember that God finishes that which He began
That’s true for the world and also true for man
Look at Philippians 1 : 6 and Hebrews 12 : 2
And First Thessalonians 5 : 24 too
This was the second in the series “The Power of One”
God’s work with us is never ever done
3 January 2010 - ENCS
As we kicked off a brand new year
From Pastor Larry we did hear
A new sermon series has now begun
Today's was titled "The Power Of One"
A great big difference one person can make
Destiny can change by one decision you make
One thing Pastor did implore
Is for us to love God even more
From Ephesians 4 verse five we can see
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism" are to be
Starting with the phrase "one Lord"
From Deuteronomy we read the Word
Chapter six, verses four and five go to great length
To say "love the Lord our God with all our strength"
We are also loved by our God in heaven
He will bless us per Deuteronomy 6 :11
"A double minded man is unstable in all things"
So stay focused on God about whom the choir sings
Moving on to the phrase "one faith"
Read what Paul to the Philippians sayeth
From chapter 3, verse thirteen we should be led
"Forget what is behind, strain toward what is ahead"
Per Romans 1:12, we should encourage others
Our faith can grow with fellow believing brothers
And strengthened by trials we have done
To reach bigger goals, start with a small one
In terms of "one baptism", read 1 Corinthians twelve
Into verses twelve to fourteen we did delve
It is an outward expression of an inner belief
To let others see that we turn over a new leaf
Our main focus should be unity
To be a God-loving community
Then there is nothing we can not achieve
Due to power of God in whom we believe
Love God, grow in faith, and be united
Pastor Larry wants us to get excited!
From Pastor Larry we did hear
A new sermon series has now begun
Today's was titled "The Power Of One"
A great big difference one person can make
Destiny can change by one decision you make
One thing Pastor did implore
Is for us to love God even more
From Ephesians 4 verse five we can see
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism" are to be
Starting with the phrase "one Lord"
From Deuteronomy we read the Word
Chapter six, verses four and five go to great length
To say "love the Lord our God with all our strength"
We are also loved by our God in heaven
He will bless us per Deuteronomy 6 :11
"A double minded man is unstable in all things"
So stay focused on God about whom the choir sings
Moving on to the phrase "one faith"
Read what Paul to the Philippians sayeth
From chapter 3, verse thirteen we should be led
"Forget what is behind, strain toward what is ahead"
Per Romans 1:12, we should encourage others
Our faith can grow with fellow believing brothers
And strengthened by trials we have done
To reach bigger goals, start with a small one
In terms of "one baptism", read 1 Corinthians twelve
Into verses twelve to fourteen we did delve
It is an outward expression of an inner belief
To let others see that we turn over a new leaf
Our main focus should be unity
To be a God-loving community
Then there is nothing we can not achieve
Due to power of God in whom we believe
Love God, grow in faith, and be united
Pastor Larry wants us to get excited!
27 December 2009 - ENCS
Pastor Kenneth finished the series on Christ's various names
"Prince of Peace" is the final one Isaiah 9:6 claims
Pastor pointed out that 2009 was very bad
Lots of unrest and turmoil making the world sad
So how can we have peace
If the turbulence doesn't cease?
There are three things that being Prince of Peace doth mean
There is rulership, per Romans 14 verse seventeen
Then there is the peace message
Which about Jesus the OT did presage
Lastly, He is the peacegiver from heaven
As per John 14 verse twenty seven
About this topic, Colossians 3:15 imparts
“Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts”
No matter how peaceful our faces may look
God can read our hearts like a book
With the peace that passeth all understanding
We should enter 2010, no matter how demanding
About godly peace, Pastor mentioned aspects five
Three about God and two for which we should strive
The first is that God provides and protects
For us and all of his earthly subjects
Remember Matthew 6, the twenty sixth verse
God cares for the birds; we are not worse
And Psalm 91: 14 says He will “satisfy us”
In that we can surely trust
Second, He executes righteous judgment and vindication
Romans 12: 19 provides an explanation
Psalm 37:7 tells us to be patient and still
God is in control; His plan He will fulfill
For more, read Psalm 7:8-11
And the twentieth verse of Jeremiah eleven
About the aspect third
From Pastor we then heard
God accepts us, so we should be content
About our looks, we should not resent
His love for us is really unconditional
Don’t try to be beautiful in a way traditional
The fourth aspect is to in God really trust
Commit our plans and ways to him we must
He will do things for our good
As Isaiah 26:3 says he would
Psalm 37:5 and Proverbs 16:3
Tell it like it ought to be
The last aspect is to exalt the Lord
Psalms 34: 1-3 should not be ignored
Psalms 28: 7 and 118: 29
Are also two favorites of mine
As our thanks to Him doth increase
We are overcome by a sense of peace
We then heard about the Miracle on Christmas Eve
In 1914, when World War I took its leave
The same can happen in the world today
If we allow God to have His way
Now is the moment to accept the invitation
And overcome our fear and frustration
"Prince of Peace" is the final one Isaiah 9:6 claims
Pastor pointed out that 2009 was very bad
Lots of unrest and turmoil making the world sad
So how can we have peace
If the turbulence doesn't cease?
There are three things that being Prince of Peace doth mean
There is rulership, per Romans 14 verse seventeen
Then there is the peace message
Which about Jesus the OT did presage
Lastly, He is the peacegiver from heaven
As per John 14 verse twenty seven
About this topic, Colossians 3:15 imparts
“Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts”
No matter how peaceful our faces may look
God can read our hearts like a book
With the peace that passeth all understanding
We should enter 2010, no matter how demanding
About godly peace, Pastor mentioned aspects five
Three about God and two for which we should strive
The first is that God provides and protects
For us and all of his earthly subjects
Remember Matthew 6, the twenty sixth verse
God cares for the birds; we are not worse
And Psalm 91: 14 says He will “satisfy us”
In that we can surely trust
Second, He executes righteous judgment and vindication
Romans 12: 19 provides an explanation
Psalm 37:7 tells us to be patient and still
God is in control; His plan He will fulfill
For more, read Psalm 7:8-11
And the twentieth verse of Jeremiah eleven
About the aspect third
From Pastor we then heard
God accepts us, so we should be content
About our looks, we should not resent
His love for us is really unconditional
Don’t try to be beautiful in a way traditional
The fourth aspect is to in God really trust
Commit our plans and ways to him we must
He will do things for our good
As Isaiah 26:3 says he would
Psalm 37:5 and Proverbs 16:3
Tell it like it ought to be
The last aspect is to exalt the Lord
Psalms 34: 1-3 should not be ignored
Psalms 28: 7 and 118: 29
Are also two favorites of mine
As our thanks to Him doth increase
We are overcome by a sense of peace
We then heard about the Miracle on Christmas Eve
In 1914, when World War I took its leave
The same can happen in the world today
If we allow God to have His way
Now is the moment to accept the invitation
And overcome our fear and frustration
25 December 2009 - PLMC
At PLMC early on Christmas Day
We listened to what Rev Tay had to say
It is the season of many a gift
To and from others, serving to uplift
As the status of the giver impacts a gift's value
When it is from God, our praises should spew
Then Pastor told us the whole story
From Creation to Christ, connected a priori
God the Creator said "let there be lgiht"
After six days, all was just right
Angles were intended to worship and serve Him
Due to his ego, Lucifer's future became dim
But then Lucifer led Adam and Eve to sin
God evicted them from the garden they were in
Sin always leads to a separation from God
Which impacts our spirit and our bod
But God did not His people forsake
The ten Commandments Moses did take
They told the Jews how to behave
Impossible to follow, but God still forgave
They had to repent and offer a sacrifice
The shedding of a lamb's blood was often the price
But the repentance became a ritual, not real
God still loved man despite the anger he did feel
He then sent Jesus, with us to reconcile
As God cared for us all the while
He tried to save us from eternal damnation
And offer us His beloved salvation
Jesus the Son of God was a teacher
More powerful than any demon, illness, or creature
On whom lots of hopes were pinned
He overcame death and never sinned
By the day's leaders He was despised
Although of His arrival they had been apprised
He did not deserve to die
But He did not complain or sigh
He is the ultimate gift for us all
For our sin, He took the fall
Remember the story of the prodigal son
God welcomes us back, each and every one
Our relationship with Him, He will restore
But Jesus we must not ignore
Our hearts must believe and our mouths confess
Our love for Jesus the Lord we must profess
So we should not wait
Or even hesitate
Have a blessed Christmas Day
Whether you are at home or far away
We listened to what Rev Tay had to say
It is the season of many a gift
To and from others, serving to uplift
As the status of the giver impacts a gift's value
When it is from God, our praises should spew
Then Pastor told us the whole story
From Creation to Christ, connected a priori
God the Creator said "let there be lgiht"
After six days, all was just right
Angles were intended to worship and serve Him
Due to his ego, Lucifer's future became dim
But then Lucifer led Adam and Eve to sin
God evicted them from the garden they were in
Sin always leads to a separation from God
Which impacts our spirit and our bod
But God did not His people forsake
The ten Commandments Moses did take
They told the Jews how to behave
Impossible to follow, but God still forgave
They had to repent and offer a sacrifice
The shedding of a lamb's blood was often the price
But the repentance became a ritual, not real
God still loved man despite the anger he did feel
He then sent Jesus, with us to reconcile
As God cared for us all the while
He tried to save us from eternal damnation
And offer us His beloved salvation
Jesus the Son of God was a teacher
More powerful than any demon, illness, or creature
On whom lots of hopes were pinned
He overcame death and never sinned
By the day's leaders He was despised
Although of His arrival they had been apprised
He did not deserve to die
But He did not complain or sigh
He is the ultimate gift for us all
For our sin, He took the fall
Remember the story of the prodigal son
God welcomes us back, each and every one
Our relationship with Him, He will restore
But Jesus we must not ignore
Our hearts must believe and our mouths confess
Our love for Jesus the Lord we must profess
So we should not wait
Or even hesitate
Have a blessed Christmas Day
Whether you are at home or far away
20 December 2009 - ENCS
Before the offering Elaine spoke of the real reason
For this, the annual Christmas season
Using verse eleven of Matthew two
The Magi gave Jesus gifts before saying adieu
In the same way we should remember God's gift
As through our presents we do sift
His treasure should be in our heart
And from Him our eyes should not part
["Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, today is the present
Treat it as a gift that God above to us has sent"]
"Everlasting Father" was the topic today
Pastor Larry had a lot to say
The twenty third verse of Matthew one
Links back to what Isaiah said would be done
Refer back to Isaiah 9:6 and 7:14
Remember there were 700 years in between
He referred to Psalms 90 verse two
God is timeless and everlasting too
We tend to focus on our time on earth
And oft forget about the virgin birth
As per Daniel 7, verse fourteen
God's kingdom will always be seen
And read 1 John 3 verse eight
Jesus came to seal Satan's fate
Revelation 22 : 13 and Hebrews 13 :8
God's eternity is surely great
About our "Father", he spoke of aspects three
To love, protect, and provide a purpose for me
The eighth verse of Romans 5
To die for us, Jesus did arrive
His love is there though we don't deserve it
All we have to do is to Him submit
And per Romans 8, verse thirty nine
Nothing can then separate us from His love divine
And because of His love, there is always hope
With our troubles, we can thus cope
But remember that with love comes discipline too
God allows us to falter to show what he can do
Romans 5 verses three to five
(A phrase which helps me survive)
Suffering, perseverance, character, then hope
Which doesn't disappoint, thanks to the Spirit's scope
In terms of protection, see Hebrews 13 : 6
"What can man do to me?", with God in the mix
And from Psalms 91 verse four
We don't need to be afraid any more
God is always there to protect
His children He will never reject
There are many stories in the OT
Where God talks of what he wants people to be
Each and every one of us has a purpose in life
Whether we are a child, a husband, or a wife
Read Genesis 25 : 32
Like Esau we should not do
He despised his birthright
That sealed his eternal plight
Instead remember verse six of Malachi 4
Our hearts should be in tune for ever more
If we don't, He will "strike the land with a curse"
Thus leading to a death that can not reverse
In summary, an "Everlasting Father" is our God
And that is for real, not a facade
For this, the annual Christmas season
Using verse eleven of Matthew two
The Magi gave Jesus gifts before saying adieu
In the same way we should remember God's gift
As through our presents we do sift
His treasure should be in our heart
And from Him our eyes should not part
["Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, today is the present
Treat it as a gift that God above to us has sent"]
"Everlasting Father" was the topic today
Pastor Larry had a lot to say
The twenty third verse of Matthew one
Links back to what Isaiah said would be done
Refer back to Isaiah 9:6 and 7:14
Remember there were 700 years in between
He referred to Psalms 90 verse two
God is timeless and everlasting too
We tend to focus on our time on earth
And oft forget about the virgin birth
As per Daniel 7, verse fourteen
God's kingdom will always be seen
And read 1 John 3 verse eight
Jesus came to seal Satan's fate
Revelation 22 : 13 and Hebrews 13 :8
God's eternity is surely great
About our "Father", he spoke of aspects three
To love, protect, and provide a purpose for me
The eighth verse of Romans 5
To die for us, Jesus did arrive
His love is there though we don't deserve it
All we have to do is to Him submit
And per Romans 8, verse thirty nine
Nothing can then separate us from His love divine
And because of His love, there is always hope
With our troubles, we can thus cope
But remember that with love comes discipline too
God allows us to falter to show what he can do
Romans 5 verses three to five
(A phrase which helps me survive)
Suffering, perseverance, character, then hope
Which doesn't disappoint, thanks to the Spirit's scope
In terms of protection, see Hebrews 13 : 6
"What can man do to me?", with God in the mix
And from Psalms 91 verse four
We don't need to be afraid any more
God is always there to protect
His children He will never reject
There are many stories in the OT
Where God talks of what he wants people to be
Each and every one of us has a purpose in life
Whether we are a child, a husband, or a wife
Read Genesis 25 : 32
Like Esau we should not do
He despised his birthright
That sealed his eternal plight
Instead remember verse six of Malachi 4
Our hearts should be in tune for ever more
If we don't, He will "strike the land with a curse"
Thus leading to a death that can not reverse
In summary, an "Everlasting Father" is our God
And that is for real, not a facade
13 December 2009 - ENCS
The offering text was Matthew two verse nine
To baby Jesus that famous star did shine
We can get directions in the same way
From God, about how we should live each day
And if in faith we do give
God will bless all who live
The sermon was the second in a series
About hymns there are lots of queries
"Christmas Hims" focuses on His many names
That various verses and hymns doth proclaim
These names describe His nature and power
And how He can change our lives every hour
Today started with Isaiah nine verse six
"Mighty God" was thrown into the mix
The first thought is of physical strength
Pastor Joshua talked of Superman at length
But then we heard from Hebrews 1 :3
"The Son is the radiance of God's glory"
An "exact representation" of God in all ways
"Sustaining all things" is another key phrase
Remember what is said in John 1, verses 1-3
God made all things, including you and me
Yet Jesus arrived as a baby so humble
Instead of with lights and a "royal rumble"
He was obedient to God until His death
Not asking 'to be or not to be" like Macbeth
God has the power to stop us from sinning
But He hasn't done this from the beginning
We must make choices in order to be free
Even if with our actions He does not agree
We must be free to understand real love
And have a relationship with God above
Yet it is also a documented fact
That sometimes God does decide to act
In Isaiah one, the very first verse
God gave power, not a curse
"Jesus uses His power to freedom produce"
Our chains of sin can become loose
Look at verse 38 of Acts thirteen
Jesus forgives all that we have been
Under Mosaic law we could never be free
Because Adam and Eve ate fruit from the tree
The law is like the outside of a cup
Hiding 'dead bones' on which we sup
But if our insides are truly clean
Our faith by all will be clearly seen
It is a measure of true humility
If we accept our own fallibility
Remember the great power of God's love
Which far exceeds our sinful nature we should be rid of
So don't in our own problems wallow
That holds us back and makes us hollow
From John six, verse twenty nine
"To believe" is the critical line
To have faith, one must truly believe
Then His righteousness we can receive
Read second Corinthians five, verse twenty one
And Zechariah 4 : 6 about what the Spirit has done
The Holy Spirit holds the key
If from sin we are to flee
It is only with God's might
That we can do what is right
To baby Jesus that famous star did shine
We can get directions in the same way
From God, about how we should live each day
And if in faith we do give
God will bless all who live
The sermon was the second in a series
About hymns there are lots of queries
"Christmas Hims" focuses on His many names
That various verses and hymns doth proclaim
These names describe His nature and power
And how He can change our lives every hour
Today started with Isaiah nine verse six
"Mighty God" was thrown into the mix
The first thought is of physical strength
Pastor Joshua talked of Superman at length
But then we heard from Hebrews 1 :3
"The Son is the radiance of God's glory"
An "exact representation" of God in all ways
"Sustaining all things" is another key phrase
Remember what is said in John 1, verses 1-3
God made all things, including you and me
Yet Jesus arrived as a baby so humble
Instead of with lights and a "royal rumble"
He was obedient to God until His death
Not asking 'to be or not to be" like Macbeth
God has the power to stop us from sinning
But He hasn't done this from the beginning
We must make choices in order to be free
Even if with our actions He does not agree
We must be free to understand real love
And have a relationship with God above
Yet it is also a documented fact
That sometimes God does decide to act
In Isaiah one, the very first verse
God gave power, not a curse
"Jesus uses His power to freedom produce"
Our chains of sin can become loose
Look at verse 38 of Acts thirteen
Jesus forgives all that we have been
Under Mosaic law we could never be free
Because Adam and Eve ate fruit from the tree
The law is like the outside of a cup
Hiding 'dead bones' on which we sup
But if our insides are truly clean
Our faith by all will be clearly seen
It is a measure of true humility
If we accept our own fallibility
Remember the great power of God's love
Which far exceeds our sinful nature we should be rid of
So don't in our own problems wallow
That holds us back and makes us hollow
From John six, verse twenty nine
"To believe" is the critical line
To have faith, one must truly believe
Then His righteousness we can receive
Read second Corinthians five, verse twenty one
And Zechariah 4 : 6 about what the Spirit has done
The Holy Spirit holds the key
If from sin we are to flee
It is only with God's might
That we can do what is right
6 December 2009 - PLMC
I was almost left in a Sunday morning lurch
As daughter didn’t want me to attend “her” church
But my plans were able to change
And go to PLMC I did arrange
The second Advent week’s theme is faith
So the worship singers did sayeth
From Luke 1: 5-23 did Pastor Koh read
We heard what Zechariah and his wife did need
To burn incense he had been chosen by lot
When he came out, he could speak not
Gabriel had promised him a son
John would turn out to be a holy one
But Zechariah doubted this word
Even though it came from the Lord
The story of Christmas started well before
When Israel was exiled in days of yore
As Malachi wrote at the end of the OT
Despite Israel’s faults, good news there would be
In the first verse of chapter three
About John, Malachi did guarantee
And then chapter four, verse five
Spoke of John’s role before Jesus would arrive
Everywhere that John went
He called on people to repent
To repent one must feel the pain
Then we turn to Jesus for our gain
This is stated by the Divine
Look at 1 John 1, verse 9
We cannot appreciate grace without the law
As per the MRT analogy Pastor did draw
Prepare hearts is what we must do
Our own and others, not just a few
About Christmas we all seem to know
Putting up lights and shopping we go
These are by no means sins
But they aren’t where preparation begins
Our hearts should be humble
For we so often stumble
To Communion we should look
And of course read the Holy Book
Go daily to God in prayer
For this is how we can best prepare
Jesus was God’s great gift to us
He died for our sins without a fuss
This debt we can never repay
But His love we should always display
So in our soul and in our heart
Joy and repentance should never part
As daughter didn’t want me to attend “her” church
But my plans were able to change
And go to PLMC I did arrange
The second Advent week’s theme is faith
So the worship singers did sayeth
From Luke 1: 5-23 did Pastor Koh read
We heard what Zechariah and his wife did need
To burn incense he had been chosen by lot
When he came out, he could speak not
Gabriel had promised him a son
John would turn out to be a holy one
But Zechariah doubted this word
Even though it came from the Lord
The story of Christmas started well before
When Israel was exiled in days of yore
As Malachi wrote at the end of the OT
Despite Israel’s faults, good news there would be
In the first verse of chapter three
About John, Malachi did guarantee
And then chapter four, verse five
Spoke of John’s role before Jesus would arrive
Everywhere that John went
He called on people to repent
To repent one must feel the pain
Then we turn to Jesus for our gain
This is stated by the Divine
Look at 1 John 1, verse 9
We cannot appreciate grace without the law
As per the MRT analogy Pastor did draw
Prepare hearts is what we must do
Our own and others, not just a few
About Christmas we all seem to know
Putting up lights and shopping we go
These are by no means sins
But they aren’t where preparation begins
Our hearts should be humble
For we so often stumble
To Communion we should look
And of course read the Holy Book
Go daily to God in prayer
For this is how we can best prepare
Jesus was God’s great gift to us
He died for our sins without a fuss
This debt we can never repay
But His love we should always display
So in our soul and in our heart
Joy and repentance should never part
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
29 November 2009 - ENCS
Before the weekly offering was taken
Came a short message that should not be forsaken
We heard how Proverbs 15 :23
Could be related to how tithing should be
We should tithe first, by planning to bless
God will then bless us with more, not less
We then heard a testimony from Gary Toh
From Singapore to Hawaii he is about to go
The rest of his family had become Christian
When he did too, he found his life's mission
Now he gets his strength from God
And he never has to put on a facade
The "Cross Culture" series came to an end
To Pastor Larry's sermon our ears we did lend
He asked who we thought had had a perfect life
Not Bill Gates or Solomon with more than one wife
Not Samson or even a big sports star
Who is famous and drives a fancy car
As Paul said in Philippians 3, verses four to seven
He had the pedigree but would not go to heaven
Unless he lost all for Jesus Christ's sake
Is that a path we are willing to take?
"Are we living or just existing?"
God's way we should not be resisting
To achieve the "Power To Live" said Pastor Larry
There are steps to follow - one, two , three
"Loving the life giver" is step number one
We can have wealth, fame, and lots of fun
But still feel very empty inside
To John 14 verse six we should abide
From Philippians 1 :21 and 3 :8
We see that above all Christ should rate
In Galatians two verse twenty
Paul's life has Christ a-plenty
Going back to John one, verse four
Of our time, should we give God more?
He can be the light of men
Working through us, amen!
But we must not neglect His Word
Even is we are put to the sword
"Living for a cause" is step number two
Are we doing what God wants us to do?
Verses ten and eleven of Philippians three
Paul says from suffering we should not flee
Are we representing God in our actions daily?
Or are we like the stiff-necked Israeli?
From Isaiah 55, verses three, six, and eight
We must seek and listen to the Lord who is great
We must find a purpose real
Then God's love we will really feel
If we live for ourselves, too small is our cause
And of course there will be lots of flaws
"Speaking life" is step number three
It's not enough an optimist to be
Proverbs 18 : 21 refers to the power of the tongue
We can hurt or help others, both old and young
The seventeenth verse of Isaiah fifty four
Says the Lord can refute accusations evermore
Pastor Larry says he was afraid of a crowd
But now he can speak well and very loud
This is proof of God's great power
About which we should never sour
Philippians 3, verses twelve to fourteen
Say to forget our past and comments mean
Nothing should ever hold us back
For with God, nothing shall we lack
From Ezekiel 37, verses three to five
"Dry bones" can hear the Lord and revive
A difference can be made by a student one
Through him or her lots can get done
"Revivals happen because people believe"
But that doesn't mean that we won't ever grieve
Just remember that when we are very weak
We should listen to our strong God speak
Isaac Watts used a different rhyme scheme
But "At The Cross" has the same basic theme
"Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith, I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day! "
Another moral of this sermon's story
Is not to let the enemy get the glory
God deserves our honor and praise
Now and for the rest of our days
Came a short message that should not be forsaken
We heard how Proverbs 15 :23
Could be related to how tithing should be
We should tithe first, by planning to bless
God will then bless us with more, not less
We then heard a testimony from Gary Toh
From Singapore to Hawaii he is about to go
The rest of his family had become Christian
When he did too, he found his life's mission
Now he gets his strength from God
And he never has to put on a facade
The "Cross Culture" series came to an end
To Pastor Larry's sermon our ears we did lend
He asked who we thought had had a perfect life
Not Bill Gates or Solomon with more than one wife
Not Samson or even a big sports star
Who is famous and drives a fancy car
As Paul said in Philippians 3, verses four to seven
He had the pedigree but would not go to heaven
Unless he lost all for Jesus Christ's sake
Is that a path we are willing to take?
"Are we living or just existing?"
God's way we should not be resisting
To achieve the "Power To Live" said Pastor Larry
There are steps to follow - one, two , three
"Loving the life giver" is step number one
We can have wealth, fame, and lots of fun
But still feel very empty inside
To John 14 verse six we should abide
From Philippians 1 :21 and 3 :8
We see that above all Christ should rate
In Galatians two verse twenty
Paul's life has Christ a-plenty
Going back to John one, verse four
Of our time, should we give God more?
He can be the light of men
Working through us, amen!
But we must not neglect His Word
Even is we are put to the sword
"Living for a cause" is step number two
Are we doing what God wants us to do?
Verses ten and eleven of Philippians three
Paul says from suffering we should not flee
Are we representing God in our actions daily?
Or are we like the stiff-necked Israeli?
From Isaiah 55, verses three, six, and eight
We must seek and listen to the Lord who is great
We must find a purpose real
Then God's love we will really feel
If we live for ourselves, too small is our cause
And of course there will be lots of flaws
"Speaking life" is step number three
It's not enough an optimist to be
Proverbs 18 : 21 refers to the power of the tongue
We can hurt or help others, both old and young
The seventeenth verse of Isaiah fifty four
Says the Lord can refute accusations evermore
Pastor Larry says he was afraid of a crowd
But now he can speak well and very loud
This is proof of God's great power
About which we should never sour
Philippians 3, verses twelve to fourteen
Say to forget our past and comments mean
Nothing should ever hold us back
For with God, nothing shall we lack
From Ezekiel 37, verses three to five
"Dry bones" can hear the Lord and revive
A difference can be made by a student one
Through him or her lots can get done
"Revivals happen because people believe"
But that doesn't mean that we won't ever grieve
Just remember that when we are very weak
We should listen to our strong God speak
Isaac Watts used a different rhyme scheme
But "At The Cross" has the same basic theme
"Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith, I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day! "
Another moral of this sermon's story
Is not to let the enemy get the glory
God deserves our honor and praise
Now and for the rest of our days
22 November 2009 - ENCS
Before the offering we heard from Pastor Larry
About money we should be quite wary
The twenty fourth verse of Matthew six
Says that two masters we cannot mix
In God our provider we must trust
After money we should not lust
When we work we should honor God
Not just do it for a money wad
Rachel Ong then did give the sermon
She is an encourager, we did determine
"Power to Encourage" was the title
In God's eyes, this is vital
Our lifestyle we can choose daily
Whether to proceed glumly or gaily
When it comes to energy, we can be a giver
Smiles to faces we can deliver
Or we can be an energy taker
And thus become a mood breaker
We often forget to encourage the aging
The film clip was quite engaging
Rachel then talked of key traits three
If we are to provide others with energy
The first is to be selfless and trusted
With no self agenda to be busted
Barnabas was a great example
His positive spirit was more than ample
In Acts 11, from verse twenty three
About his friendship we can see
The second is to be a listener good
Psalm 20 verse 5 should be understood
Contextual listening focuses on the heart
From outside noise we must depart
This is different from being passive or distracted
Value can then be added, not subtracted
This is what it says in Proverbs 1 verse five
By adding to learning, we make others alive
From James one verse nineteen
We should be listeners keen
Whether or not others are doing well
Constructive feedback we should tell
The third is not to give up on others
Be they strangers, friends, or brothers
God cares because we all matter to Him
He is always there, even if things seem grim
In verses 36-40 in Acts fifteen
This trait in Barnabas can be seen
Great people give their lives to God who is greater
To His plans their actions they do cater
We should also remember
The one who was born in December
With Jesus who did die for us
We should spend time without a fuss
Sitting around God's camp fire
With our gifts others we should inspire
He has big plans for each of our lives
To glorify Him until again He arrives
Encouraging others should be a pleasure
And will also help obtain His treasure
About money we should be quite wary
The twenty fourth verse of Matthew six
Says that two masters we cannot mix
In God our provider we must trust
After money we should not lust
When we work we should honor God
Not just do it for a money wad
Rachel Ong then did give the sermon
She is an encourager, we did determine
"Power to Encourage" was the title
In God's eyes, this is vital
Our lifestyle we can choose daily
Whether to proceed glumly or gaily
When it comes to energy, we can be a giver
Smiles to faces we can deliver
Or we can be an energy taker
And thus become a mood breaker
We often forget to encourage the aging
The film clip was quite engaging
Rachel then talked of key traits three
If we are to provide others with energy
The first is to be selfless and trusted
With no self agenda to be busted
Barnabas was a great example
His positive spirit was more than ample
In Acts 11, from verse twenty three
About his friendship we can see
The second is to be a listener good
Psalm 20 verse 5 should be understood
Contextual listening focuses on the heart
From outside noise we must depart
This is different from being passive or distracted
Value can then be added, not subtracted
This is what it says in Proverbs 1 verse five
By adding to learning, we make others alive
From James one verse nineteen
We should be listeners keen
Whether or not others are doing well
Constructive feedback we should tell
The third is not to give up on others
Be they strangers, friends, or brothers
God cares because we all matter to Him
He is always there, even if things seem grim
In verses 36-40 in Acts fifteen
This trait in Barnabas can be seen
Great people give their lives to God who is greater
To His plans their actions they do cater
We should also remember
The one who was born in December
With Jesus who did die for us
We should spend time without a fuss
Sitting around God's camp fire
With our gifts others we should inspire
He has big plans for each of our lives
To glorify Him until again He arrives
Encouraging others should be a pleasure
And will also help obtain His treasure
15 November 2009 - ENCS
The seventeenth verse of Colossians 3
Was the topic of the offertory
Do everything in His name
Words and deeds, all the same
It's not about us, the pastor said
Think about what God gave us instead
The sermon was entitled "Power to Relate"
We must fellowship with others, do not wait
Reading from 1 John 1, verses five to seven
Talks of the light that comes from God in heaven
Disunity among believers Satan tries to cause
He gets us to focus on others' flaws
If we look at chapter seven of Revelations
It mentions fellowship among all tribes and nations
Remember that Jesus was a friend of sinners
Both Jews and Gentiles, both losers and winners
Barriers to relations come in many a different type
With different races we should use a peace pipe
There are also age, revenge, and fear
That keep us from drawing near
By building these walls of hate
The enemy tries to seal our fate
Often it is a lack of understanding
That prevents our fellowship from expanding
Three good examples from Acts were discussed
They all demonstrate the pastor's main thrust
In Acts 8, Philip was told
To run by the chariot and be bold
Until the Ethiopian man
Was baptized per God's plan
In Acts 9, Ananias had to obey the Lord
And place hands on Saul, who had wielded a sword
The scales soon fell from Saul's eyes
And the world was in for a big surprise
In Acts 10, Peter had a food-related vision
So he met with Cornelius, risking derision
About Jesus Gentiles did hear and believe
And so the Holy Spirit they did receive
We need to develop cultural quotient (or CQ)
And love those who differ from me and you
Remember the key word from those chapters in Acts
God's order is to "GO", despite any attacks
Are we willing to relate with God's heart
That is what can really set us apart
Was the topic of the offertory
Do everything in His name
Words and deeds, all the same
It's not about us, the pastor said
Think about what God gave us instead
The sermon was entitled "Power to Relate"
We must fellowship with others, do not wait
Reading from 1 John 1, verses five to seven
Talks of the light that comes from God in heaven
Disunity among believers Satan tries to cause
He gets us to focus on others' flaws
If we look at chapter seven of Revelations
It mentions fellowship among all tribes and nations
Remember that Jesus was a friend of sinners
Both Jews and Gentiles, both losers and winners
Barriers to relations come in many a different type
With different races we should use a peace pipe
There are also age, revenge, and fear
That keep us from drawing near
By building these walls of hate
The enemy tries to seal our fate
Often it is a lack of understanding
That prevents our fellowship from expanding
Three good examples from Acts were discussed
They all demonstrate the pastor's main thrust
In Acts 8, Philip was told
To run by the chariot and be bold
Until the Ethiopian man
Was baptized per God's plan
In Acts 9, Ananias had to obey the Lord
And place hands on Saul, who had wielded a sword
The scales soon fell from Saul's eyes
And the world was in for a big surprise
In Acts 10, Peter had a food-related vision
So he met with Cornelius, risking derision
About Jesus Gentiles did hear and believe
And so the Holy Spirit they did receive
We need to develop cultural quotient (or CQ)
And love those who differ from me and you
Remember the key word from those chapters in Acts
God's order is to "GO", despite any attacks
Are we willing to relate with God's heart
That is what can really set us apart
8 November 2009 - PLMC
Pastor Reuben spoke of the last twenty verses of Mark nine
And reminded us from Psalm 23 that God is our shepherd divine
Remember that we are not doing Him a favor
His leadership we should in fact savor
As disciples, Christ-like we should become
John 1:18 says where Jesus is from
So it is clear that Christ we must know
For God's nature is what Jesus came to show
It is stated in Genesis 1, verses 26 and 27
That we were created in the image of God in heaven
What we revere, we tend to reflect
Whether for ruin or to show God respect
About the 3 Gs Pastor Reuben was once told
To be wary of girls, glory, and gold
Returning to Mark, in which it does state
Doing God's will is a recurring trait
Of 4 As Pastor Reuben did speak
Into each we did take a peek
Archetype described verses thirty to thirty two
As Jesus shared what he would be going through
He had physical, emotional, and spiritual strength
Because He focused on God's agenda at length
This is what it says in John 6 : 38
God's will Jesus did not debate
The next five verses talked of Authority
Serving others should be our priority
If we humble ourselves, God will exalt
But the other extreme, God will halt
Gave up his authority did Christ
Even moreso we should not be enticed
Verses 38 - 41 talked about Associates
Don't for a minute think that Jesus negotiates
We tend to focus on denominations and sects
But remember Jesus' disciples included some rejects
He interacted with all no matter what they said or did
It was sin, not the sinners, that he tried the earth to rid
The rest of the chapter talked of Jesus' Action
And how we can get God's satisfaction
He did not come to tell us how to behave
The key to internal change is what he gave
Because the motivation for sin
Is self-centredness from within
To stop sinning, ourselves we can not do alone
We need strength that only comes from God's throne
As more God-centred we do become
Temptation and sin we move away from
To God we must often pray and talk
Then we can learn from our daily walk
The hymn we sang at the service's end
Into the message did so well blend:
"Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,
Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art;
Be thou my best thought in the day and the night,
Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light"
And reminded us from Psalm 23 that God is our shepherd divine
Remember that we are not doing Him a favor
His leadership we should in fact savor
As disciples, Christ-like we should become
John 1:18 says where Jesus is from
So it is clear that Christ we must know
For God's nature is what Jesus came to show
It is stated in Genesis 1, verses 26 and 27
That we were created in the image of God in heaven
What we revere, we tend to reflect
Whether for ruin or to show God respect
About the 3 Gs Pastor Reuben was once told
To be wary of girls, glory, and gold
Returning to Mark, in which it does state
Doing God's will is a recurring trait
Of 4 As Pastor Reuben did speak
Into each we did take a peek
Archetype described verses thirty to thirty two
As Jesus shared what he would be going through
He had physical, emotional, and spiritual strength
Because He focused on God's agenda at length
This is what it says in John 6 : 38
God's will Jesus did not debate
The next five verses talked of Authority
Serving others should be our priority
If we humble ourselves, God will exalt
But the other extreme, God will halt
Gave up his authority did Christ
Even moreso we should not be enticed
Verses 38 - 41 talked about Associates
Don't for a minute think that Jesus negotiates
We tend to focus on denominations and sects
But remember Jesus' disciples included some rejects
He interacted with all no matter what they said or did
It was sin, not the sinners, that he tried the earth to rid
The rest of the chapter talked of Jesus' Action
And how we can get God's satisfaction
He did not come to tell us how to behave
The key to internal change is what he gave
Because the motivation for sin
Is self-centredness from within
To stop sinning, ourselves we can not do alone
We need strength that only comes from God's throne
As more God-centred we do become
Temptation and sin we move away from
To God we must often pray and talk
Then we can learn from our daily walk
The hymn we sang at the service's end
Into the message did so well blend:
"Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,
Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art;
Be thou my best thought in the day and the night,
Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light"
1 November 2009 - ENCS
Before the offering we did glean
From Proverbs 12, verse thirteen
About the tongue and its great power
Words can make others happy or dour
So we must take care in what we say
If God's wishes we are to obey
"Cross culture" is the name of the series new
Pastor Larry listed lots of cultural mistakes we do
The key for us is to always apply the cross
When we are in other countries or when we see joss
As we read in Colossians 2:15
And also in Galatians 6 verse 14
We no longer need to be bound by fear
If we believe the words of God we hear
Knowledge of the cross and Jesus, who we know
Matter more than what self-help books may to us show
Only through the cross can "The Power of Change" occur
Since change is inevitable, that's for sure
Refer to Luke 9, versus 23-25
To learn how to really be alive
Take up our cross every day
That is the only way
"I surrender all" are the words of the hymn
Because it is much more than just believing in Him
From verse 18 of First Corinthians chapter one
The message of the cross is the power of the Father and the Son
We need to very willingly "cross train"
God needs us to change again and again
At times we might be forced to carry the cross
Like, in Mark 15, Simon of Cyrene did for Our Boss
But thinking of Hebrews 12, verses one and two
Just remember all the Jesus did for me and for you
When thinking about change and choices
Don't wait to hear others' voices
Just listen to our eternal God above
Even as He disciplines those He doth love
We make choices each and every day
Even doing nothing, or to change saying nay
So we are each not at a cross road
In the end, we will reap what we have sowed
Be the change that the world needs to see
For God loves us, both you and me
As He loves us who are undeserving
Let our faith inspire our acts of serving
After we heard the sermon and the word
We sang "Thank you for the cross, Lord"
From Proverbs 12, verse thirteen
About the tongue and its great power
Words can make others happy or dour
So we must take care in what we say
If God's wishes we are to obey
"Cross culture" is the name of the series new
Pastor Larry listed lots of cultural mistakes we do
The key for us is to always apply the cross
When we are in other countries or when we see joss
As we read in Colossians 2:15
And also in Galatians 6 verse 14
We no longer need to be bound by fear
If we believe the words of God we hear
Knowledge of the cross and Jesus, who we know
Matter more than what self-help books may to us show
Only through the cross can "The Power of Change" occur
Since change is inevitable, that's for sure
Refer to Luke 9, versus 23-25
To learn how to really be alive
Take up our cross every day
That is the only way
"I surrender all" are the words of the hymn
Because it is much more than just believing in Him
From verse 18 of First Corinthians chapter one
The message of the cross is the power of the Father and the Son
We need to very willingly "cross train"
God needs us to change again and again
At times we might be forced to carry the cross
Like, in Mark 15, Simon of Cyrene did for Our Boss
But thinking of Hebrews 12, verses one and two
Just remember all the Jesus did for me and for you
When thinking about change and choices
Don't wait to hear others' voices
Just listen to our eternal God above
Even as He disciplines those He doth love
We make choices each and every day
Even doing nothing, or to change saying nay
So we are each not at a cross road
In the end, we will reap what we have sowed
Be the change that the world needs to see
For God loves us, both you and me
As He loves us who are undeserving
Let our faith inspire our acts of serving
After we heard the sermon and the word
We sang "Thank you for the cross, Lord"
25 October 2009 - ENCS
With my daughter I went through the door
Of Every Nations Church in Vivo Hall Four
Love God, Love People, Love Nation
Is a three part inter-relation
When the praise and offering we were between
Pastor referred to Psalms chapter eighteen
At times we will all face a mountain
Whether the result of a challenge or sin
But either the mountain God will erase
Or overcome it we will, with God's grace
He then mentioned Psalms 90 verse seventeen
May the favor of the Lord upon us lean
Remember that while for His time we await
With others we should fellowship and congregate
Today was the last of the "life message" series
There were two points Pastor wanted us to seize
The first is that our wonderful God we must know
Second, to finish the journey on which we must go
Starting with the first point that he made
Remember it is us, not Him, who is lost and mislaid
Those who are trying to find God end up groping
Even if they appear happy and coping
To the Philippians Paul did write
In 3:7-9 of His great might
Deion Sanders' emptiness may have seemed strange
But if one knows God, our inner self will change
If instead our purpose we do not know
A broken life will eventually show
Quite challenging can be the second point
But our God will never ever disappoint
Psalms 84, despite its short length
Talks of God's amazing strength
Without him, we will fail
All our efforts, to no avail
In our journey we will feel pain
But tears of sorrow can act like rain
The Valley of Baca is the name
The Valley of Weeping, just the same
We must walk with Him step by step
To face our problems, He will us prep
To do this we must work from the inside
Trust Jesus and get rid of our pride
With Him blameless will be our walk
In both our actions and our talk
"No good thing does He withhold"
For those who take that step so bold
Of Every Nations Church in Vivo Hall Four
Love God, Love People, Love Nation
Is a three part inter-relation
When the praise and offering we were between
Pastor referred to Psalms chapter eighteen
At times we will all face a mountain
Whether the result of a challenge or sin
But either the mountain God will erase
Or overcome it we will, with God's grace
He then mentioned Psalms 90 verse seventeen
May the favor of the Lord upon us lean
Remember that while for His time we await
With others we should fellowship and congregate
Today was the last of the "life message" series
There were two points Pastor wanted us to seize
The first is that our wonderful God we must know
Second, to finish the journey on which we must go
Starting with the first point that he made
Remember it is us, not Him, who is lost and mislaid
Those who are trying to find God end up groping
Even if they appear happy and coping
To the Philippians Paul did write
In 3:7-9 of His great might
Deion Sanders' emptiness may have seemed strange
But if one knows God, our inner self will change
If instead our purpose we do not know
A broken life will eventually show
Quite challenging can be the second point
But our God will never ever disappoint
Psalms 84, despite its short length
Talks of God's amazing strength
Without him, we will fail
All our efforts, to no avail
In our journey we will feel pain
But tears of sorrow can act like rain
The Valley of Baca is the name
The Valley of Weeping, just the same
We must walk with Him step by step
To face our problems, He will us prep
To do this we must work from the inside
Trust Jesus and get rid of our pride
With Him blameless will be our walk
In both our actions and our talk
"No good thing does He withhold"
For those who take that step so bold
18 October 2009 - ENCS
I went to my daughter’s church today
To hear how they sing, preach, and pray
“What is your life message?” was the topic
It became quite relevant given that she is sick
Pastor started by stating what a good story must contain
The first is to have an ambition-filled character main
Second, there must be conflict and risk
The hero must be selfless; otherwise tsk tsk
Finally, resolve the story must
Otherwise it will be a bust
But not all Bible stories end happily
God’s ultimate plan Leah did not see
And then, if we are frankly speaking
Uriah was played out by David the King
First David took his wife
Then put an end to his life
So where was God when these things happened
Being joyful and thankful we cannot pretend
About “nonsense worship” three questions Pastor did answer
Times like this we will see, that’s for sure
Why should we worship when things don’t make sense?
Half of Psalms are actually laments
Remember that “it is not about me”
Because sovereign our God will always be
And then what do we need to understand?
Think of Job who lost all – including his land
We came into this world with nothing
Everything we have is therefore a blessing
And finally how do we worship in times that are bad?
Jesus in Gethsemane did not get mad
“Not my will but Yours be done” as Jesus said
Even when we feel forsaken instead
But with God that is never the case
He is with us no matter what we face
So even if we are not having fun
We should use worship as our weapon
To hear how they sing, preach, and pray
“What is your life message?” was the topic
It became quite relevant given that she is sick
Pastor started by stating what a good story must contain
The first is to have an ambition-filled character main
Second, there must be conflict and risk
The hero must be selfless; otherwise tsk tsk
Finally, resolve the story must
Otherwise it will be a bust
But not all Bible stories end happily
God’s ultimate plan Leah did not see
And then, if we are frankly speaking
Uriah was played out by David the King
First David took his wife
Then put an end to his life
So where was God when these things happened
Being joyful and thankful we cannot pretend
About “nonsense worship” three questions Pastor did answer
Times like this we will see, that’s for sure
Why should we worship when things don’t make sense?
Half of Psalms are actually laments
Remember that “it is not about me”
Because sovereign our God will always be
And then what do we need to understand?
Think of Job who lost all – including his land
We came into this world with nothing
Everything we have is therefore a blessing
And finally how do we worship in times that are bad?
Jesus in Gethsemane did not get mad
“Not my will but Yours be done” as Jesus said
Even when we feel forsaken instead
But with God that is never the case
He is with us no matter what we face
So even if we are not having fun
We should use worship as our weapon
11 October 2009 - PLMC
Pastor Reuben started speaking whilst it was still morning
He began without much of a warning
But then he had trouble finding Mark
It was just a mistake, not a lark
Talking about the last few verses of Mark chapter 8
He cut his sermon in half so we would not be too late
Jesus did rebuke Peter towards the passage’s ending
For tempting Jesus, even if that is not what Peter was intending
Peter was focused on extending Jesus’ life here on earth
But His death and resurrection so much more were worth
God is our healer, Reuben did say
Even if we are sick this day
This is because Jesus is The One
His anointing cannot be outdone
This means that we are also anointed
And thus can never be disappointed
And unlike those in the OT
The Holy Spirit remains with you and me
Jesus asked who people said He was
But even Elijah and prophets had flaws
He was the Christ, Peter said
And that put the matter to bed
Jesus instructed his disciples not to tell
(Rebuked was the word used here as well)
If people heard that He was the Messiah and King
Overthrowing the Romans they would be seeking
The people were not ready for the truth
As their faith was still in its youth
In Luke 1, John the Baptist’s father prophesied
Jesus would fight enemies and temptation outside
Even today, evil spirits and people
Attack us, children of the steeple
But righteousness we get from Him
For all time, filled to the brim
Things happened to Jesus he did not deserve
So that our punishment we would not have to serve
The fact that He was beaten and whipped
Occurred because it was in God’s script
Getting back to the question at hand
We really must take a stand
Who do we say Jesus is?
Knowing Him must be our biz
As knowledge itself is not enough
We must do what is really tough
Re-presenting Jesus to others
So that all can be Christian brothers
He must show in our character and attitude
Good works result in His gratitude
So go and seek more of God
Make our faith more than a mere facade
He began without much of a warning
But then he had trouble finding Mark
It was just a mistake, not a lark
Talking about the last few verses of Mark chapter 8
He cut his sermon in half so we would not be too late
Jesus did rebuke Peter towards the passage’s ending
For tempting Jesus, even if that is not what Peter was intending
Peter was focused on extending Jesus’ life here on earth
But His death and resurrection so much more were worth
God is our healer, Reuben did say
Even if we are sick this day
This is because Jesus is The One
His anointing cannot be outdone
This means that we are also anointed
And thus can never be disappointed
And unlike those in the OT
The Holy Spirit remains with you and me
Jesus asked who people said He was
But even Elijah and prophets had flaws
He was the Christ, Peter said
And that put the matter to bed
Jesus instructed his disciples not to tell
(Rebuked was the word used here as well)
If people heard that He was the Messiah and King
Overthrowing the Romans they would be seeking
The people were not ready for the truth
As their faith was still in its youth
In Luke 1, John the Baptist’s father prophesied
Jesus would fight enemies and temptation outside
Even today, evil spirits and people
Attack us, children of the steeple
But righteousness we get from Him
For all time, filled to the brim
Things happened to Jesus he did not deserve
So that our punishment we would not have to serve
The fact that He was beaten and whipped
Occurred because it was in God’s script
Getting back to the question at hand
We really must take a stand
Who do we say Jesus is?
Knowing Him must be our biz
As knowledge itself is not enough
We must do what is really tough
Re-presenting Jesus to others
So that all can be Christian brothers
He must show in our character and attitude
Good works result in His gratitude
So go and seek more of God
Make our faith more than a mere facade
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