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Death is a subject we usually try to avoid. The reason we’re afraid of death, is often because we’re unsure of what’s next. Of course, the Bible promises that if we believe in Jesus, one day we’ll be raised from death and go to be with him in his Kingdom. Death is nothing to fear. But the fact is – many people are not sure what will happen to them when they die. Many are afraid of death. What about you? Do you have real hope in the face of death?

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What does the Bible teach about the sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper? It is ok for children to participate? In this seminar, we examine the Scripture’s teaching on Baptism and the Lord’s supper generally, especially as it relates to the participation of children. The goal is to be more biblically informed on these issues and to learn to show charity and unity where we might have different opinions.

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Are you in a relationship or hope to be in the future? What does God have to say about dating and marriage? Is there ONE for me? Can I date a non-Christian? How can I be godly? Should we get married? Or should we break up? What about romance? In this seminar we’ll investigate all these questions and more. So come along and we’ll explore together how God’s word guides, comforts and challenges us in this important area of life.

This seminar was conducted at St Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur on 11th November, 2018.

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In 1 Corinthians 13, we're taught a vital principle as we gather as God's people: that love is far more valuable than gifts. But what is the nature of biblical love? What does it look like to love one another when we gather as God's people? Where can we find strength to do it?

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In our world, we often have higher expectations of our leaders than we do with others. Because greater responsibility is given, greater accountability is demanded. But if that is true in general, how much more should that be true of the leaders of God’s holy people. Leviticus 21-22 points us to God’s requirement of holy leaders and perfect offerings, and ultimately to our need for the only true leader that will never fall short.

Introduction: The Higher the Leadership, the Higher the Standard

Context

1-15 The Offerings & Priests

16 The Day of Atonement

17-27 The Holiness Code

1. Mourning and Marriage (21:1-15)

a. For the priests (1-9)

i. Mourning (1-6)

ii. Marriage (7-9)

b. For the high priest (10-15)

i. Mourning (10-12)

ii. Marriage (13-15)

2. Disqualifying Defects for Priests (21:16-24)

3. Eating the Priestly Food (22:1-16)

a. When the priest can’t eat (1-9)

b. Who can eat (10-16)

4. Acceptable Offerings (22:17-33)

Conclusion: What We Learn

a. The Holy God requires a Perfect Priest & Offering: Jesus

b. Christ sanctifies his church to be his holy priests

c. We are to be fully devoted to Christ, even above family

d. Holiness is no longer symbolized by physical perfection

What makes someone a real Christian? Sometimes peple are confused about what a Christian is, so they think they are Christian when they are not, or they lack assurance of salvation, because they're unsure they're really a Christian. In this talk, we will consider what makes someone a real Christian - someone who responds to the gospel in repentance and faith - and the consequences for those who do (and don't) respond in this way.

This talk was delivered at Beacon Learning Centre on 11th August 2023.

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Why does it matter that Jesus was raised from the dead? We'll only be transformed by the resurrection of Christ if we understand what it means. In this sermon, we'll consider the evidence for the resurrection, and it's meaning, establishing Jesus as the ruler and judge of the world, and our only hope of eternal life.

This sermon was preached at Beacon Learning Centre on 14th July 2023.

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What in this world has captured your gaze? What are you focussed on? Where do you give your attention? Although we put our trust in Christ, other things often draw our hearts away from serving him alone. Work, family, and worldly idols. Our focus is misplaced. And as a result, our lives are not transformed. But in the book of Colossians, Paul’s goal is that we would return our focus to the Lord Jesus Christ and live the transformed godly lives that we were made for.

Introduction: What has captured your gaze?

1. New Heavenly Perspective (3:1-4)

2. Put off the old earthly life (3:5-11)

a. Put to death immorality & greed (5-6)

b. Put away anger & lies (7-9)

a. We’re part of a whole new humanity (10-11)

This sermon was preached at Penang International Church on 15th October 2023.

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How can we be right with a righteous God? We’re taught – and we think – almost by instinct – that our acceptance is related to our

1. Jesus came to save us because of God’s love.

2. Jesus was no ordinary man – he was fully God and fully man.

3. Jesus died for us as the perfect man.

4. Jesus died as our substitute to bring us forgiveness

5. Jesus’ death saves us when we trust in him

This sermon was preached at Beacon Learning Centre on 23rd June, 2023.

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Having the right perspective is very important. When everything in the Christian life feels difficult, and we're wondering whether living for Jesus is really worth it, having a bigger perspective makes all the difference. That bigger perspective is what we are given in Revelation 5. Revelation is a vision of heaven and the end, given to the apostles John, to help suffering Christians persevere in the Christian life.

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