Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

Leviticus 9 shows us clearly that the purpose of the 5 offerings in Leviticus 1-7 was to make it possible for God to appear before his people in glory. And so, to see God in his glory they had to hear his promise, acknowledge the problem, embrace the provision and enjoy God’s presence.

Preacher: Tan Huai Tze

Date: 2 July 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

The Old Testament priests of Israel were mediators between God and His people. In the consecration service of Leviticus 8, we see how important it is for the priests to dedicate their whole selves to God. Yet, they were not sinless mediators. Their imperfections, along with the constant need to offer sacrifices, point to the need for a great high priest, who became the perfect sacrifice for His people.

Preacher: Joel Sim

Date: 25 June 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

After instructing the congregation about the respective sacrifices, Leviticus 6:8-7:38 turns to instruct the priests on the conduct of these sacrifices. These duties reinforce the holiness of God. At the same time, they point forward to the coming of the great high priest who will fulfil all of these sacrifices as the once-for-all sacrifice to God for His people.

Preacher: Joseph Tern

Date: 18 June 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

The guilt offering, which is often known as the reparation or compensation offering, involves making amends for the harm that was caused by sin. The fact that restitution was required, even for unintentional sins, shows how seriously God takes sin. At the same time, when restitution is given to an offended neighbour, it served as a deterrent against crimes within the community, as well as soothed the strained relationship between the offender and the offended. In order to confess our sins willingly to the offended party, God needs to change us so that we'll be truly repentant before Him and our neighbour.

Preacher: Joel Sim

Date: 11 June 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

The sin offering shows the importance of needing to be cleansed in the presence of the Lord. Whether the sins committed were intentional or unintentional, sacrifices were required, which highlights the seriousness of sin before a holy God. However, the provisions provided for all shows that forgiveness and cleansing are available to all people. This abundance of provision finds it fulfilment in Jesus Christ, the final sin offering who cleansed us once for all so that we may be in God's presence.

Preacher: Aaron Akins

Date: 4 June 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

The "peace offering" shows us that the goal of atonement is not merely forgiveness or acceptance with God, but a deep and abiding communion with him. As a result of this communion, we also have deep and abiding communion with God's people. Because we are often forgetful, God institutes rituals and symbols to remind us of the great cost of communion with him. In the case of New Testament believers, this is the Holy Communion.

Preacher: Tan Huai Tze

Date: 28 May 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

The burnt offering (Leviticus 1) brings atonement, while the grain offering expresses gratitude to God for atonement. It is the giving of our time, talent and treasure for the work of the gospel because we have tasted of the goodness of the gospel.

Preacher: Tan Huai Tze

Date: 21 May 2023

Sermon series: Leviticus: A Holy God, A Holy People

Leviticus begins with God’s instructions to his people for the burnt offering. This offering atones for sins, but also expresses devotion. Through the offering of Jesus as the one to whom the burnt offerings point, we have atonement with God and can also now offer our lives as a pleasing sacrifice to the God who is already pleased with us

Preacher: Tan Huai Tze

Date: 14 May 2023

Sermon series: Deacons: Caring through Serving

In this passage, the apostle Paul highlights what deacons are called to be. They are called to be faithful, exemplary men in their service so that the church may see the love of Jesus Christ concretely. Though being a deacon is hard, yet he can persist in his service because of the encouragement of the church, as well as the strengthening power that comes from Jesus.

Preacher: Joel Sim

Date: 7 May 2023

Sermon series: Deacons: Caring through Serving

The church needs Deacons to meet practical needs so that the Gospel can continue to be spread and enjoyed. God uses the leaders and the whole congregation to select the right Deacons. With Deacons, the church becomes all that God wants it to be.

Preacher: Tan Huai Tze

Date: 30 April 2023