Cornerstone Community Church Vodcast

The God we serve is a Covenant God. All through the Bible, we see Him making covenants, not contracts, with people. One of the most significant covenants He made in the Old Testament was with the Children of Israel – sealed by the obedient act of circumcision. Without which, the Israelites could not inherit the full promises of God and neither could they please Him. The principle of spiritual circumcision remains a powerful one in our day and applies to every believer who seeks to progress towards perfection in their walk with God. It is voluntary and something which we must decide to let the Spirit of God do in our hearts.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the whole world and changed many ways in which things are done. Our lifestyles and norms have all been disrupted. Eventually, this pandemic will pass, but when it does, do we expect things to go back to the same as before? More likely than not, there will be changes that will become permanent. In the same manner, church has to change as well. While there will be changes in our methodology, the greatest change that God wants to effect in us isn’t about methods. He wants to refocus us on the things that go much deeper – on things that are truly important.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the whole world and changed many ways in which things are done. Our lifestyles and norms have all been disrupted. Eventually, this pandemic will pass, but when it does, do we expect things to go back to the same as before? More likely than not, there will be changes that will become permanent. In the same manner, church has to change as well. While there will be changes in our methodology, the greatest change that God wants to effect in us isn’t about methods. He wants to refocus us on the things that go much deeper – on things that are truly important.

A preacher once described religion as hanging around the Cross, but Christianity is getting on it. The Cross is the centrality of all we’re called to as believers. Without it, we’ve nothing except what Timothy calls "a form of godliness without the power" (2 Tim 3:5). Just as our Saviour and Lord embraced the Cross for us, He calls us to take up our Cross and follow Him. Our crucified Lord will have nothing short of a crucified bride.

A preacher once described religion as hanging around the Cross, but Christianity is getting on it. The Cross is the centrality of all we’re called to as believers. Without it, we’ve nothing except what Timothy calls "a form of godliness without the power" (2 Tim 3:5). Just as our Saviour and Lord embraced the Cross for us, He calls us to take up our Cross and follow Him. Our crucified Lord will have nothing short of a crucified bride.

Oftentimes in Scriptures, God would identify people with certain animals. Judah was called a lion, Benjamin was referred to as a wolf, and King Herod was branded by Jesus Himself as a fox. He does so to reveal something of their nature and even ours. There are human traits in each animal, some of which are complimentary and others, uncomplimentary. By understanding which animal best describes you, you’ll know what you’re like, and in knowing, ask God to change you.

Oftentimes in Scriptures, God would identify people with certain animals. Judah was called a lion, Benjamin was referred to as a wolf, and King Herod was branded by Jesus Himself as a fox. He does so to reveal something of their nature and even ours. There are human traits in each animal, some of which are complimentary and others, uncomplimentary. By understanding which animal best describes you, you’ll know what you’re like, and in knowing, ask God to change you.

About a year ago, Channel News Asia produced an interesting video hosted by Member of Parliament, Dr. Janil Puthucheary, entitled: ‘How Kids See Class Difference’. According to CNA, the most divisive issue in Singapore is the income disparity, more than the religious or racial divide. It was a troubling video because it exposed a real divide in our society. I sent it to my leadership team to weigh in on the matter and, wow did it evoke some powerful responses! Some of them began sharing their struggles with their kids and struggles they had growing up in neighbourhood schools. So I felt it’d be good to talk about this subject and offer some practical solutions to the church.

About a year ago, Channel News Asia produced an interesting video hosted by Member of Parliament, Dr. Janil Puthucheary, entitled: ‘How Kids See Class Difference’. According to CNA, the most divisive issue in Singapore is the income disparity, more than the religious or racial divide. It was a troubling video because it exposed a real divide in our society. I sent it to my leadership team to weigh in on the matter and, wow did it evoke some powerful responses! Some of them began sharing their struggles with their kids and struggles they had growing up in neighbourhood schools. So I felt it’d be good to talk about this subject and offer some practical solutions to the church.

The word ‘Father’ conjures up many thoughts and feelings in all of us – some good and some not. ‘Daddy’ is the deep cry of every child for safety and significance. God is our Father and He wants to draw us close to Him to first make us feel safe and then go and be significant. This father-child relationship is the bedrock of Christianity.