Hey E501! Here are the notes that i wrote when i am listening to the sermon :D
John 13:3
To live a succesful life:
1. You got to know your power ( power to lead, good in Math and Etc)
2. You got to know your position.
- Who you are in Christ?
- Where you come from?
3. Purpose.
-Where are you going?
John 13:4-5
God is not against Greatness.
God wants is the way we achieve greatness through servanthood, a servant of all.
Do not do it because you fear or feeling guilt.
Servanthood is how Jesus express His love.
John 13:1-3
He loves his servant to His very end.
Talents alone is not enough.
Humble yourself to serve God and His people for His purpose.
Servanthood is the key to . . . . . .
1. Promotion.
Philippians 2:5
- Have this mind and attitude of Jesus Christ.
Your attitude determines your altitude.
Philippians 2:6
-Born servant is someone who is willing to bound down to his master. (serve all times to everbody)
Philippians 2:9-15)
Be a servant to all. Have the attitude to serve.
2. Authority.
Luke 19:16
Be humble and have the attitude of servanthood.
3. Destination.
Gen 24:18,22,53
Servanthood will prosper you in life.
Serving God and doing great in your work and studies at the same time.
Be balance for both sides.
Sorry if i typed anything WRONG here!
SHERM:D
Sermon: The power of Faith ( Confidence )
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
hey hey E501! received an email... and would like to share it with you!
I quit my job, my
relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots".
"I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you."
"Don't compare yourself to others."
He said.
"The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said to me.
"You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?"
I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory
by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story.
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity. Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
just want to tell you, don't give up!
no matter what troubles or circumstances you are in...
DON'T ever give up!
be committed to the process!
and when you've conquered all of these,
you'll realise that this "mountain" is just so small.
and you'll also realise that you've grown to be a better person!
hope that this will bless you!
^^ byebye!
phileo,
desiree the wonderful!
haha! :]
Don't give up..... One day I decided to quit.
relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots".
"I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you."
"Don't compare yourself to others."
He said.
"The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said to me.
"You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?"
I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory
by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story.
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity. Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
just want to tell you, don't give up!
no matter what troubles or circumstances you are in...
DON'T ever give up!
be committed to the process!
and when you've conquered all of these,
you'll realise that this "mountain" is just so small.
and you'll also realise that you've grown to be a better person!
hope that this will bless you!
^^ byebye!
phileo,
desiree the wonderful!
haha! :]
:D:D
Sunday, June 27, 2010
I LOVE YOU PEOPLE!!!!!!!! AND I LOVE GODDDDD TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :D:D
LETS LOVE GOD WHOLE HEARTEDLY AND LOVE OTHERS FERVENTLY:D
SHERM:D
LETS LOVE GOD WHOLE HEARTEDLY AND LOVE OTHERS FERVENTLY:D
SHERM:D
JEREMY'S WEDDING! :D
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS TO JEREMY AND HUIRU ON YOUR WEDDING!! :D
On behalf of E501, we sincerely want to wish both of you a very happy and blessed marriage! :D
Here are some of the photos taken during the wedding!
Not all the photos tho.. So for all the photos, go find in FB! :D
On behalf of E501, we sincerely want to wish both of you a very happy and blessed marriage! :D
Here are some of the photos taken during the wedding!
Not all the photos tho.. So for all the photos, go find in FB! :D
Never Alone . (:
Saturday, June 19, 2010
May the angels protect you
Trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when it's time to go home
May you always have plenty
Your glass never empty
Know in your belly
You're never alone
May your tears come from laughing
You find friends worth having
With every year passing
They mean more than gold
May you win but stay humble
Smile more than grumble
And know when you stumble
You're never alone
Never alone
Never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart
When you face the unknown
Wherever you fly
This isn't goodbye
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
Well, I have to be honest
As much as I want it
I'm not gonna promise the cold winds won't blow
So when hard times have found you
And your fear surround you
Wrap my love around you
You're never alone
Never alone
Never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart
When you face the unknown
Wherever you fly
This isn't goodbye
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
May the angels protect you
Trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when it's time to go home
And when hard times have found you
And your fear surround you
Wrap my love around you
You're never alone
Never alone
Never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart
When you face the unknown
Wherever you fly
This isn't goodbye
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
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Hope this song can encourage, inspire you guys! Haha. Its saturday today, have fun at Jeremy's wedding tomorrow ! :D
Cheers .
WeeChin
Reflections (by Rev. Dr Kong Hee)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
| Barely less than three weeks ago, the entire City Harvest congregation was basking in the immense success of the Asia Conference 2010. It wasn’t merely a climactic finale to all the hard work and dedication that had been put in by the staff and ministry volunteers of the church; it was a culminating representation of all that the church has achieved in its 20 years of existence through the goodness of God and the sacrifices of its members. In a short span of five days in May, the CHC congregation aptly displayed its unique DNA to the 25,245 delegates coming from 70 countries representing 2,086 churches. |
| What is the City Harvest DNA? In essence, it is the message of the Cross — “loving God wholeheartedly and loving people fervently” (Matt. 22:37-40) — while simultaneously crossing over and engaging the culture of our societies so that the message can be communicated in a fashion that is both relevant and attractive to the generation of our times (Matt. 5:14-16). Let me take this opportunity to thank both the CHC congregation as well as our visiting friends for making the conference one of the most groundbreaking Christian conferences in recent history. :) |
| But what a difference a day makes … |
| The morning after the Asia Conference concluded, certain members of the church, including myself, were called to assist local authorities in an investigation into the management of church funds. |
| The page had turned. The celebration had abruptly ended. |
| Because we’re in the midst of the investigation, I am unable to provide any details about the progress besides what already has been released by the Singapore Police in their statement to the press. But I would like to assure everyone that I, together with the Management Board of the church, am fully cooperative in providing the necessary information needed for the investigation. |
| On a more personal note, I would also like to assure everyone that my family and I are doing well. I am awed by the concern that so many have shown during this time. I am also deeply grateful for the support and advice that has been so generously given. Thanks to all of your love and support, I’ve realized that this is the most opportune moment in my life to reflect on what matters most to me in my life: Faith, Family and Friends. |
| FAITH. My relationship with God is and always has been at the centre of my life. During times of adversity, I have always taken comfort in one thing that I know to be true: I have honestly served God and shepherded His people to the best of my abilities. It matters most to me that my account to God is absolute and I can say without hesitation that I have done my best to glorify His name and build His church. Loving God is my deepest passion and it is my greatest privilege to serve Him with all I have. |
| FAMILY. Other than my relationship with God, my family represents the portion of my life for which I am most undeserving of and thankful for. If the fruit of my faith is the legacy I leave in this world from my existence, then my family is the legacy that I have gained in return. What a profitable exchange! Without my wife and son, I would be a poor man indeed. |
| FRIENDS. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity” (Prov. 17:17). How true. In this time of trial, I see who my friends are and appreciate the confidence they have in me. Confidence given not because I’m a “pastor,” but because I have in some way or another proven myself worthy to be called a “friend.” Their kind words and thoughtful insights have kept my spirits up during this time. Trust is such a precious commodity. To my friends both within and out of CHC who have chosen to trust in the intent of my heart, I can only say “Thank You.” |
| It has been a glorious 20 years of church building filled with tears and triumph, brokenness as well as breakthroughs. What can we hope for the years to come? Well, we know from the Holy Bible that God’s thoughts toward us are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give us a future and a hope (Jer. 29:11). I believe that the City Harvest story will continue to unfold. There is not a hint of doubt in my heart that my Lord Jesus Christ is not only the author of our faith, but also its finisher (Heb. 12:2). So it is on that promise we should stand, trusting that His Word is true, His heart is for us, and His love will never fail. |
PS 我爱你
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
我要听你收集笑容
怕未来快乐变得贵重
要是少了我你有多寂寞
恨不得把明天没收
让你永远不会变动
专注的爱着我
我爱你没有保留
我爱你就到最后
有些人值得等候
有些悲伤值得忍受
我爱你不许冲动
生命尽头反正一场空
需要你记得我们那么爱过
太阳不会放弃天空
哪怕你不在属于我
我会在不同的窗口给你拥抱
我爱你没有保留
我爱你就到最后
有些人值得等候
有些悲伤值得忍受
我爱你不许冲动
生命尽头反正以成空
只要你记得我们那么爱过
我忘不掉你第一次吻我
SHERM:)
怕未来快乐变得贵重
要是少了我你有多寂寞
恨不得把明天没收
让你永远不会变动
专注的爱着我
我爱你没有保留
我爱你就到最后
有些人值得等候
有些悲伤值得忍受
我爱你不许冲动
生命尽头反正一场空
需要你记得我们那么爱过
太阳不会放弃天空
哪怕你不在属于我
我会在不同的窗口给你拥抱
我爱你没有保留
我爱你就到最后
有些人值得等候
有些悲伤值得忍受
我爱你不许冲动
生命尽头反正以成空
只要你记得我们那么爱过
我忘不掉你第一次吻我
SHERM:)
