Now and Not Yet (Nehemiah 13) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 24th November 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-31 ------------------- Ps William preaching from Nehemiah 13. The problems in Nehemiah 13: Some people were too exclusive (v1–3)Some leaders were too inclusive (v4–9)The people abandoned their earlier vows (v10–22)The leaders were also to blame (v17, 23–28) Responding to the reality of sin: Nehemiah’s limited response...

God's Renewed People (Nehemiah 11-12) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Sam Cutforth English Service Date: 17th November 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 ------------------- Ps Sam Cutforth preaching from Nehemiah 11-12. God's renewed people worship... In God's placeWith joyful praiseAccording to God's instruction

Our Solemn Vow (Nehemiah 9:38-10:39) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC Date: 10th November 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 10. In Nehemiah 10, Israel’s vows of repentance seem impressive for a time. But only Jesus’s vows of love and faithfulness will transform a people forever. The motivation for Israel’s vows (9:32–38) The extent of Israel’s vows (10:1–39) the people (10:1–29)the promises...

God is Glorious and Gracious (Nehemiah 9) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Michael Drake English Service Date: 3rd November 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38 ------------------- Ps Michael Drake preaching from Nehemiah 9. In Nehemiah 9, God’s word reveals God’s everlasting glory and grace. A. Israel's response in worship began with confession, climaxed with praise (9:1-6) B. Israel confessed God’s repeated faithfulness, in contrast to Israel’s repeated evil ...

Living in the Moment (Nehemiah 8:13-18) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Barry Lee English Service Date: 27th October 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 8:13-18 ------------------- Ps Barry preaching from Nehemiah 8:13-18.

God's Powerful Word (Nehemiah 8:1-12) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Peter Anderson English Service Date: 20th October 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 ------------------- Ps Peter Anderson (Grace City Church) preaching from Nehemiah 8:1-12. Reading God's Word: The People Gather United and Expectant, 8:1-3Understanding God's Word: The Teachers Explain Clearly and Accurately, 8:4-8Applying God's Word: The People Respond with Repentance and Joy, 8:9-12

Now What? (Nehemiah 7:1-73) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang English Service Date: 13th October 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 7. In Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah: Rostered the gatekeepers (v1-4); Recounted the people (v5-69); Recorded the gifts (v70-74).For reflection: What good and bad experiences have you had with church?How can I contribute to the building of this church?

Personally Attacked (Nehemiah 6:1-7:4) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 6th October 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-7:4 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 6:1-7:4. In Nehemiah 6:1 – 7:4 we see: Three personal attacks: Public accusations (Neh. 6:1–9)Deceptive invitations (Neh. 6:10–14)Ongoing opposition (Neh. 6:15–19)Two personal responses: Don't be shocked – pray! (Neh. 6:9, 14)Don't give up – persevere! (Neh....

The Howling Song (Psalm 88) Series: Mental Health and the Church Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 29th September 2024 Passage: Psalm 88:1-18 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 88 for Mental Health Awareness Week. Psalm 88 shows us: Life can be dark – even God’s people admit it (v1–5, 15)Life can be dark – but the LORD saves (v1, 9, 13)Life can be dark – why are You behind this God? (v6–8, 16)So why sing this psalm? (v10–12, 14) to know we’re not alone in...

Walk the Talk (Nehemiah 5:14-19) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang English Service Date: 22nd September 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 5:14-19 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 5:14-19. Three traits of a godly leader: Enforcing restraints (v14-15)Exercising generosity (v16-18)Enduring with reverence (v15, 19)

The Outcry (Nehemiah 5:1-13) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Barry Lee English Service Date: 15th September 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-13 ------------------- Ps Barry Lee preaching from Nehemiah 5:1-13. Hearing the outcry: Then (vv. 1-8)Hearing the outcry: Now Recommitting to God's vision (vv. 9-13)

Building in the Face of Opposition (Nehemiah 4) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Sam Cutforth English Service Date: 8th September 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23 ------------------- Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from Nehemiah 4. We build on a battlefieldWe build on a battlefield in prayer We build on a battlefield with action We build on a battlefield with God who fights for us

United in Service (Nehemiah 3) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 1st September 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 3. Notice the work for God (Nehemiah 3:1–4)Notice the workers of God (Nehemiah 3:1–32, 1 Cor. 12:27)Notice the God at work behind it all (Jeremiah 31:38, Hebrews 11:13–16, 1 Peter 2:4–5)God’s holy dwelling place is strengthened by all the people, for all the...

The Six Leadership Hats (Nehemiah 2) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Barry Lee English Service Date: 25th August 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-20 ------------------- Ps Barry Lee preaches on Nehemiah 2. Six leadership hats of Nehemiah: The suffering hat (v3)The praying hat (v4, 8)The planner hat (v6-8)The endurer hat (v13-15)The motivator hat (v16-18)The fighter hat (v19-20)

Moved or Unmoved? (Nehemiah 1) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang English Service Date: 18th August 2024 Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 1. Nehemiah was deeply moved after hearing the devastating news of Jerusalem, yet he grasped hold the promise of God and prayed for His favour. Moved to pray (1:1-10)His situation (v1-2)His response (v3-4)His prayer: he confessed (v5-7)His prayer: he professed...

The Angry Song (Psalm 2) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 11th August 2024 Passage: Psalm 2:1-12 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 2. Pointless Rage (v1–3)The LORD laughs (v4-6)The Son is King (v7-9)So join His choir (v10-12)Don’t be scared: keep worshipping Him (v11)Don’t betray Him: kiss with purity (v12a)Don’t be proud: take cover in Him (v12b)

The Answer to our Fear (Isaiah 9:2-7) Series: Theology Sunday Speaker: John Tucker English Service Date: 4th August 2024 Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7 ------------------- Dr John Tucker (Carey Baptist College) preaching from Isaiah 9:2-7. Because of Jesus... We can know light in darkness (v. 2)We can know joy in gloom (v. 3)We can know freedom in oppression (v. 4)We can know peace in strife (v. 5)

A Foundation for Doing Good (Titus 3) Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 28th July 2024 Passage: Titus 3:1-15 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Titus 3. Titus 3 teaches us that the true, saving news about Jesus is: Our foundation… (v3–7)…for doing good in our world (v1–2, 8, 14)Three final lessons (v9–15)Words can be wasteful, so avoid foolish talk (v9)Division destroys, so warn divisive people (v10–11)The gospel is true, so...

A Foundation for Godly Families (Titus 2) Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus) Speaker: Isaac Ko English Service Date: 21st July 2024 Passage: Titus 2:1-15 ------------------- Isaac Ko preaching from Titus 2. Growing up...Instructions for the family (v1-10)"For the grace of God has appeared" (v11-15)Three suggestions for godly families: Recognise that everyone is different.Self-control is very important.Disciple and teaching should be our culture.

A Foundation for the Church (Titus 1) Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus) Speaker: Isaac Ko English Service Date: 14th July 2024 Passage: Titus 1:1-16 ------------------- Isaac Ko preaching from Titus 1. Part 1: Introducing Titus (v1-4) Part 2: Application: Pursuing knowledge of the truth (v1)Appointing godly leaders (v5-9)Rebuking those who miss the mark (v10-16)

Unless The Lord Builds (Psalm 127) Speaker: Michael Gao English Service Date: 7th July 2024 Passage: Psalm 127:1-5 ------------------- Michael Gao (Ministry Apprentice at Auckland EV) preaches from Psalm 127. The outer layer: work and familyThe inner layer: God's house and God's householdTwo applications

A Radical Response (Ezra 10) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC English Service Date: 30th June 2024 Passage: Ezra 10:1-44 ------------------- Ps William preaching from Ezra 10. In Ezra 10, we see God’s people: Radically uproot deadly sin (v9-11)Collectively confront unrepentant sin (v5-8, v12-17)Willingly obey God’s Law (v1-4, v18-44)

No Shame, No Gain (Ezra 9) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Barry Lee Date: 23rd June 2024 Passage: Ezra 9:1-15 ------------------- Ps Barry Lee preaching from Ezra 9. Acknowledge the magnitude of sin (vv. 1-5)Acknowledge the guilt and past consequences (vv. 6-7)Acknowledge God’s mercy (vv. 8-9)Acknowledge God’s original commands (vv. 10-12)Acknowledge God’s possible punishment (vv. 13-15)Application: Know our current sins

God's Good Hand (Ezra 8) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC Date: 16th June 2024 Passage: Ezra 8:1-36 ------------------- Ps William preaching from Ezra 8:1-36. God’s good hand gathers, equips, blesses and protects his covenant people: God’s good hand gathers a people for mission. (v1-14)God’s good hand equips his people for service. (v15-20)God’s good hand blesses his people with great riches. (v24-30)God’s good hand protects his people all the way...