Till the Reformation, singing was performed by trained choirs,

clergy in Latin (Gregorian chant, polyphone); the congregation was

mostly silent. Then came the shift – the congregation started to sing, in

their own languages. John Calvin (French, 1509-1564), wrote simple

melodies so that people could sing easily. Songs were also written to

teach and mind people of the Word of God; the focus was God.

The sermon is through Music and has 7 points.

1. Invocation and Encouragement (Psalm 96: 9-11)

2. Celebration and Joy

3. Worship – It’s about God

4. Confession (Psalm 139)

5. Songs and Biblical Content

6. Music & Style

7. Obedience & Response - Pastor Joseph Thomas, Pastor Jason Heim - Sunday, August 31, 2025

Texts: Gen 12: 1-9, Matt 5: 1-16, 2 Cor. 2: 12-17, Jer. 29: 1-10, Phil 2: 1-18, I

Peter 2: 4-12

Intro: The Gospel is a Kingdom movement – it changes individuals, who

together with God become influential in changing society and cultures.

Being a ‘witness’ happens in ‘living’ … - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Sunday, August 17, 2025

This is a ten week series on “Ten Doctrines of the Christian Faith”, most of them significantly identified in the Reformation. These are the non-negotiables of our faith!

Our theme this week is The Kingdom of God - Sunday, August 17, 2025

This is a ten week series on “Ten Doctrines of the Christian Faith”, most of them significantly identified in the Reformation. These are the non-negotiables of our faith!

Our theme this week is The Kingdom of God

Texts: Isaiah 9: 1-7, Luke 4: 16-22, Matt 4: 12-25, Matt 5: 1-16, Micah 4: 1-7, Rev 11: 15-19

Intro: Jesus’ ultimate goal is to restore God’s Kingdom! (cf. Acts 1:6) - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Texts: Matt 16: 13-20, Eph 1: 15-23, I Pet 2: 1-12, Rom 12: 1-8, Heb 12: 18-29,

Rev. 19: 1-10

Intro: The Church transcends culture, ethnicity and politics – while in the

world, it is not of it … hence the ability to confront sin and structures - Passtor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Our theme is Regeneration - what does it mean to be born again? What's happening or should be happening? What's the nature of the work?

Texts: Ezek. 36:22–27; Eph. 2:1–10; 1 John 5:1–5; 1 Peter 1:3–12; Titus 3:3–7

Intro: The spiritual work is deep, transformative and radical! - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, July 27, 2025

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Sola Fide

Texts: Eph 2: 1-10, Rom 5: 1-11, Phil 3: 1-9, Gal 2: 15-21, Titus 3: 4-7, Rom 3: 21-28

Intro: The Reformation challenged the existing teaching that you needed “to

do” certain spiritual obligations to merit God’s and the Church’s good graces.

“Grace” was God’s gift in Jesus, “faith” is our response. - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, July 20, 2025