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Sermon series: One Another: Renewing Our Life Together As those who are free in Christ, we are called to serve one another in love rather than simply pursuing our own interests. We can do this because Christ first served us, taking the form of a servant and going to the Cross for us. His sacrificial love both sets us free and shows us how to love one another. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 1 November 2026

Sermon series: One Another: Renewing Our Life Together True welcome goes beyond mere friendliness. It means setting aside our own preferences and being willing to do something hard and costly for the good of another (vv. 1–2). We can welcome others in this way because Christ Himself did not seek to please Himself (v. 3), but welcomed us into God's family at great cost (v. 7). Through His Word and prayer, God gives us the endurance, encouragement and unity we need (vv. 4–6), so that together we might welcome one another for His glory (v. 7). Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 25 October 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations Judah looked to Tyre’s wealth for security and freedom. But wealth cannot deliver either. We despair when we lose it and are deceived into thinking we are in control when we have it. God gives us wealth to enjoy with gratitude and to use for His glory and the good of others. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 18 October 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations In Isaiah 22, Isaiah turns his attention from the surrounding nations to Jerusalem, where a crisis reveals where God’s people place their trust. In the midst of uncertainty and trouble, they are confronted with a question that remains relevant to us today: when crisis comes, where do we turn? As we consider Judah’s response to the crisis before them, we are reminded that even when our circumstances are beyond our control, there is a deeper question of where we place our trust and where our true security is found. Preacher: Chua Si Yang Date: 11 October 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations In these oracles about Babylon, Edom and Arabia, Isaiah 21 brings Judah into a world where nations rise and fall, questions are left unanswered and the future can change quickly. Yet, Isaiah does not give God’s people a complete map of what lies ahead. He brings them back repeatedly to what the LORD has said. Even when much remains uncertain, God’s Word remains sure. Preacher: Joel Sim Date: 4 October 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 12-23: When God Speaks to the Nations Judah was tempted to turn to Egypt for help, the very nation that had once oppressed them. But God shows them where their hope truly lies. In His unsurpassed power, He strikes Egypt; in His unexpected grace, He heals them. And in so doing, He shows Judah, and us, that He alone is our unshakeable hope. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 27 September 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations God teaches Judah not to be intimidated by Ephraim and Syria aligned against them, nor impressed by Cush seeking to align with them. Instead, they are to look to Him, the truly powerful One who is for them. Through Christ, we too can look to the One who is truly powerful and for us. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 20 September 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations In this series of oracles directed against Philistia and Moab, Isaiah warns Judah not to look for refuge in nations who themselves need refuge. Philistia mistakes the changing of circumstances for security. Moab is brought low, yet remains too proud to receive the refuge that the LORD provides. In the midst of this, Isaiah points us to where true refuge is found: a King whose throne is established in steadfast love. Preacher: Joel Sim Date: 13 September 2026

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the Nations Isaiah 13-23 contains a series of oracles concerning the nations and the world around Judah. The first begins with Babylon, a kingdom that would become feared for its power and admired for its glory. Yet, Isaiah shows us the downfall of human pride through Babylon's fall, as well as God's compassion for His people and the reality of His unfailing purpose. Preacher: Joel Sim Date: 6 September 2026

Sermon series: Topical Sermons This passage shows us that the purpose of marriage is to ‘sanctify’ (v 26), which is to make us more and more like Jesus. The problem that works against this purpose is our sinful self-centredness (vs 28-29, 33). And the power for marriage is to be found in the love of our perfect Bridegroom, Jesus (vs 25, 29, 32). When we are satisfied in His love, we will make wise choices for marriage, work through hard things in marriage, and rejoice in the gift that is marriage. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 30 August 2026

Sermon series: 2-3 John: Walking in Love and Truth This passage urges us, “do not imitate evil but imitate good,” because what we imitate reveals whether we are “from God” (v. 11). Diotrephes, “who likes to put himself first” (v. 9), is the evil to avoid. Demetrius, who “has received a good testimony” (v. 12), is the good to imitate. But we need more than examples, we need to be saved from our own desire to be first. Jesus is the preeminent One (Col. 1:18), yet laid down his life for us (John 15:13–15). When he is first, we don’t need to be, and we are freed to imitate good. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 23 August 2026

Sermon series: 2-3 John: Walking in Love and Truth Truth is not merely something which we know and believe. It shapes how we love, live, and serve. This is what it means to walk in the truth. Gaius brought great joy to the apostle John because he was walking in the truth. His faith showed itself in practical, costly hospitality toward those serving for the sake of Jesus Christ. In a similar way, we reflect the love of Christ as welcome others into fellowship. Preacher: Aaron Akins Date: 16 August 2026

Sermon series: 2-3 John: Walking in Love and Truth We are constantly being shaped by what we consume. But with so many voices claiming to speak for Christ, how do we avoid being deceived? John warns us to recognise the threat of deception, remain in the teaching of Christ, and rejoice together in Christian fellowship. There is no such thing as a “lone ranger” Christian; we need one another to stay close to Christ. And we stay close to Christ because He first came near to us. The deceivers went out, but Jesus came near—in the flesh, with truth and love—to live, die and rise again for us. Preacher: Tan Huai Tze Date: 9 August 2026

This talk was delivered during our Church Retreat from 14 to 16 June. The theme was "Beyond Sunday: Living All of Life in God's Story". Where is God’s story going, and how does the ending shape our lives now? In the Book of Revelation, Jesus is unveiled as the true King over every competing power and story. The slain and risen Lamb calls His people to overcome through repentance, endurance, sacrificial love, and faithful witness. This is a call to live in hope of the coming new creation where Christ reigns and all things are made new. Speaker: Greg Perry

This talk was delivered during our Church Retreat from 14 to 16 June. The theme was "Beyond Sunday: Living All of Life in God's Story". How does the Gospel change us? This is where we see the heartwork of discipleship as God restores us by His Spirit as His image-bearers in every area of life. Following the pattern of Ephesians, discipleship means putting off the practices of the old self and putting on the new life found in Christ—a life increasingly marked by truth, generosity, love, and practices that bring blessing to others. Speaker: Greg Perry