Luck or Pluck? (Ezra 7:11-28) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang Date: 9th June 2024 Passage: Ezra 7:11-28 ------------------- In Ezra 7:11-28 was sent by the Persian king to Jerusalem for a Jewish religious mession, and he praised God for it. Accuracy in God's Word (7:11-12)Approvals from others (7:13-26)Acknowledgement of God's favour (7:27-28)Reflection: How do we experience the acts of God?What is the relationship between knowing, teaching and...

Introducing Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC Date: 2nd June 2024 Passage: Ezra 7:1-10 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 7:1-10. An extraordinary calling (v1–7)An extraordinary mission (v8–10)…an extraordinary Messiah!Ezra is specially called on a mission to rebuild God’s people through his devotion to study, observe, and teach the Scriptures.

Come to the Lord (Isaiah 55) Speaker: Johan Linder Date: 26th May 2024 Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13 ------------------- Rev Johan Linder (OMF New Zealand) preaching from Isaiah 55. Question: What has given you satisfaction in the last month? An Invitation v1-3A Promise with a purpose v3-5A Call to: a) Turn from Evil v6-7 b) acknowledge God’s greatness v8-11

King of Kings (Ezra 5:1-6:12) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang Date: 12th May 2024 Passage: Ezra 5:1-6:12 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 5:1-6:12. (We apologise for the poor audio quality due to technical difficulties). Reception to God's Word (5:1-5)Reflection of God's deed (5:6-17)Recognition of God's will (6:1-12)

The Opposition of God's People (Ezra 4) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang Date: 5th May 2024 Passage: Ezra 4:1-24 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 4. The adversaries (v1-5)Their allegations (v6-16)The aftermath (v17-23)The absolute authority (v24)

Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist) preaching from Ezra 3:1-13. 1. The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6) 2. The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13) 3. God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)

From Ruin to Ruin, From Glory to Glory (Ezra 3) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: Michael Drake Date: 28th April 2024 Passage: Ezra 3:1-13 ------------------- Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist) preaching from Ezra 3:1-13. The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6)The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13)God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)

Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 2. God’s people in Ezra 2 are: 1. A people returning to worship (v1–58) 2. A people focused on purity (v59–67) 3. A people moved to generosity (v68–70)

His People Return (Ezra 2) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC Date: 21st April 2024 Passage: Ezra 2:1-70 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 2. God’s people in Ezra 2 are: A people returning to worship (v1–58)A people focused on purity (v59–67)A people moved to generosity (v68–70)

Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 1:1-11. Unbelievable history in Ezra 1: 1. The LORD stirs a king’s heart to free the Israelites (vv. 1–4) 2. The LORD stirs his people’s hearts to return home (vv. 5–11) 3. The cross: the most unbelievable moment in history (Acts 2:36) Three truths to cling to: 1. Our sovereign LORD is faithful to his word - Not one of his promises will fail to pass! 2. Our sovereign LORD is working in our suffering - Not one of his trials will be wasted! 3. Our sovereign...

An Unbelievable Freedom (Ezra 1:1-11) Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah) Speaker: William HC Date: 14th April 2024 Passage: Ezra 1:1-11 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 1:1-11. Unbelievable history in Ezra 1: The LORD stirs a king’s heart to free the Israelites (vv. 1–4)The LORD stirs his people’s hearts to return home (vv. 5–11)The cross: the most unbelievable moment in history (Acts 2:36)Three truths to cling to: Our sovereign LORD is faithful to...

Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from 1 Peter 1:1-12. 1. The Christian's Identity (1:1-3) 2. The Christian's Future (1:3-9) 3. The Christian's Privilege (1:10-12)

Elect Exiles Heading Home (1 Peter 1:1-12) Speaker: Sam Cutforth Date: 7th April 2024 Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12 ------------------- Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from 1 Peter 1:1-12. The Christian's Identity (1:1-3) The Christian's Future (1:3-9) The Christian's Privilege (1:10-12)

The Phone-Dropping Moment 跌電話之際 (Mark 馬可福音 16:1-8) Speaker: Barry Lee Date: 31st March 2024 Passage: Mark 16:1-8 ------------------- Ps Barry Lee preaching from Mark 16:1-8 on Easter Sunday. 李傳道與 2024 年 復活節為東區浸信會崇拜講道。 In an anti-climatic way, three faithful women encountered the empty tomb and turned into fearful women. Now the same kind of encounter confronts us as believers of Jesus: what do we do with the undeniable fact that Jesus has resurrected, and the confounding fact that we are...

Ps Barry Lee preaching from Mark 16:1-8 on Easter Sunday. 李傳道與 2024 年 復活節為東區浸信會崇拜講道。 In an anti-climatic way, three faithful women encountered the empty tomb and turned into fearful women. Now the same kind of encounter confronts us as believers of Jesus: what do we do with the undeniable fact that Jesus has resurrected, and the confounding fact that we are surrounded by uncertainties? Keep calm and be faithful. 1. The three faithful women (vv. 1-4) 2. The ultimate good news and promise...

Jesus Revolution (Matthew 20) Speaker: Nathan Cutforth Date: 24th March 2024 Passage: Matthew 20:1-34 ------------------- Ps Nathan Cutforth (Papakura Baptist) preaching from Matthew 20. A revolution of grace (v1-16)A revolution of leadership (v17-28)A revolution of acceptance (v29-34)"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)

Ps Nathan Cutforth (Papakura Baptist) preaching from Matthew 20. 1. A revolution of grace (v1-16) 2. A revolution of leadership (v17-28) 3. A revolution of acceptance (v29-34) "Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)

Going Home (Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah) Speaker: Albert Tang Date: 17th March 2024 ------------------- Ps Albert Tang preaching an introduction to Ezra and Nehemiah from 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 and Ezra 1:1-2. Why did they leave home?When and how did they return?Why did they return?Where is home?

Ps Albert Tang preaching an introduction to Ezra and Nehemiah from 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 and Ezra 1:1-2. 1. Why did they leave home? 2. When and how did they return? 3. Why did they return? 4. Where is home?

Getting into the Beautiful Kingdom (Matthew 19:13-30) Speaker: Dave Giesbers Date: 10th March 2024 Passage: Matthew 19:13-30 ------------------- Ps Dave Giesbers (Roskill Baptist Church) preaches from Matthew 19:13-30. Four questions the passage asks: What must I do to get eternal life? (19:16) What then do I lack? (19:20) Who then can be saved? (19:25) What then will there be for us? (19:27)

Ps Dave Giesbers (Roskill Baptist Church) preaches from Matthew 19:13-30. Four questions the passage asks: 1. What must I do to get eternal life? (19:16) 2. What then do I lack? (19:20) 3. Who then can be saved? (19:25) 4. What then will there be for us? (19:27)

Jesus Redefines (Matthew 18:21-19:12) Speaker: William HC Date: 3rd March 2024 Passage: Matthew 18:21-19:12 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:21-19:12. Jesus the Servant King redefines forgiveness, marriage, and singleness through the gospel. “Can you imagine?" Jesus redefines forgiveness (18:21–35)Jesus redefines marriage (19:1–9)Jesus redefines singleness (19:10–12)

Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:21-19:12. Jesus the Servant King redefines forgiveness, marriage, and singleness through the gospel. “Can you imagine?" 1. Jesus redefines forgiveness (18:21–35) 2. Jesus redefines marriage (19:1–9) 3. Jesus redefines singleness (19:10–12)

Chasing Greatness (Matthew 18:1-20) Speaker: William HC Date: 25th February 2024 Passage: Matthew 18:1-20 ------------------- Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:1-20. “Who then is the greatest in heaven’s kingdom?” A model of true greatness: child-like humility (v1-4)An obstacle to true greatness: causing child-like faith to stumble (v5-10)A picture of true greatness: rescuing lost children (v12-14)A step of true greatness: restoring lost family (v15-20)

Ps William HC preaching from Matthew 18:1-20. “Who then is the greatest in heaven’s kingdom?” 1. A model of true greatness: child-like humility (v1-4) 2. An obstacle to true greatness: causing child-like faith to stumble (v5-10) 3. A picture of true greatness: rescuing lost children (v12-14) 4. A step of true greatness: restoring lost family (v15-20)