NATURAL OR SPIRITUAL?

[ I Corinthians 2:9 - 3:3 ; 2:14-16 ]
A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 23 & 24 February 2002

When we consider all of the people in the world we could find many differences. Basically there is really only two classes of individuals-natural and spiritual.

Are You Walking Like Mere Men? (3:3) Is there a difference in our lives?

1. THE NATURAL PERSON (2:14)
The NATURAL Person is the unbeliever – an unsaved, unconverted, and unregenerated man.
The Natural Man Does Not Seek Spiritual Things (:14).
The Natural Man Does Not See Spiritual Things.
He Is Dead. (1 Cor. 1:18)
He Is Depraved. (Psa. 58:3; Isa. 48:8; John 8:44a; Eph.2:3a; Rom.3:10-12
He Is Directed by Satan. (Eph. 2:1-3 ; John 8:44b)
He Is In Darkness. (2 Cor. 4:4)
He Is Doomed. (Psa. 9:17 ; Eph. 2:1)
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BUILDING WHOLE PEOPLE: WHAT YOU CAN BECOME

[Colossians 1:28 ; Rom.8:29]
A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 2 & 3 February 2002

I. WHAT WE BELIEVE

1. We believe that “people count.”
2. We believe that the “end-product” of church is “whole” people not just “converts.”

II. WHAT YOU CAN BECOME [Col.1:28 ; Romans 8:29]

Ten major life issues that every one of us has to deal with…

In the column labeled “FROM” is a description of where most of us are when we come to Christ. The “TO” column is a description of what the Bible clearly says that you and I can eventually become because of Christ. Read Full Entry

TRIVING THRO’ A CRISIS (PSL)

[ Matthew 14:22-33]
A Message by Rev. Dr. Stanley Lim on 29 & 30 December 2001

INTRODUCTION:

Sir Ernest Shackleton was a great explorer who found himself and his crew in a life or death crisis when they had to abandon ship in the icy waters around Antarctica.

It was 1914, and Shackleton?s expedition had planned an unprecedented land crossing of the frozen continent. When the ship got stuck in the ice and sank, the crew began an unscheduled 18 month survival test. They stayed alive as they moved among the drifting ice floes until they eventually found an island, where they established a camp. When their provision began to ran low, Shackleton and several crewmembers boarded one of their salvaged lifeboats and made a daring 800-mile voyage to a whaling station. They later returned with a ship, and all the 27 men survived the ordeal.
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GIVEN SO MUCH

[Luke 2:8-15; Isaiah 9:6]
A Christmas Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 25 December 2001

INTRODUCTION: A PERSONAL GIFT FROM GOD

The Angel’s Message to the Shepherds: HE’S FOR YOU! Luke 2:8-15

Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…”
Notice it tells us that the Child is born unto us. But, the Son is given to us. Why the distinction? Because, the Son did not need to be born…He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is, He always has been, and He always will be the Everlasting Son of God.

God gave us very valuable gifts. God’s very special and personal gift of grace, forgiveness, healing, peace, hope, direction, promise, eternity – to you. HE HAS GIVEN US SO MUCH!!!!

I. GIVEN SO MUCH – THE BLESSINGS OF SALVATION
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LIVING THE AUTHENTIC LIFE (PSL)

A Message by Rev. Dr. Stanley Lim on 15 & 16 December 2001

As Christians, our values ought to be aligned with our behavior in order to live an authentic life.

CRISIS REVEALS OUR CHARACTER

I. Define what you value. [Rom.8:35-39]

II. Review your life choices.
Your purpose of existence is derived when you know what you are living for.
a) Paul’s example, living for Christ. [Phil.1:21]
b) Paul’s example, living for others. [Phil.1:25]

III. Take appropriate action. [Rom.1:16, 1 Cor.9:16]

IV. Believe in your mission. [2 Cor.11:24-31]
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THE SECOND COMING, THE FINAL VICTORY

[ 1 Thessolanians 4:13-18; 5:1-11; 2 Thessolanians 2:1-17 ]

A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 8 & 9 December 2001

God has made it very clear in His Word that Christ will visibly return. There are 318 references in the New Testament to the Second Coming of Christ (Acts 1:11; Mark 14:62; Matthew 24:27). It is going to happen; you can count on it. How do we respond to the idea that Jesus will come – maybe today?

I. WAIT PATIENTLY – BE NOT SHAKEN (2 Thess 2:1-2)

1. TWO CERTAINTIES ABOUT CHRIST’S COMING: (VS 1)

RAPTURE: Christ will come for His Bride – Because He said He would (Mat.24:30); because the angels said He would (Acts 1:11 ). At the RAPTURE all the Saints will be taken away; Christ will descend; saints with ascend, to meet the Lord in the air.
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RELATIONSHIPS: PAIN OR PLEASURE (PSL)

[ 1 Corinthians 1:10 ]
A Message by Rev. Dr. Stanley Lim on 17 & 18 November 2001

The 2 areas of fulfillment in LIFE:-

i) Work [Career]
ii) Love [Relationships]

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN RELATIONSHIPS
i) Patience.
ii) Working Together.
iii) Open/Trusting.
iv) Empathy.
v) Training.

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THE FINAL OUTCOME – “BUILDING FOR LIFE” PART 6

Nehemiah Series on…”Building for Life” – Part VI
[ Nehemiah 13:1-31]

A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 10 & 11 November 2001

In 13:4-31, Nehemiah returns as a narrator to tell about his final term as governor of Judah and the final outcome of his reforms. The passage can be divided into three sections, each beginning with a temporal reference (“Now before this,” “In those days”) and ending with a prayer for rememberance (“Remember me”). Each section describes one way in which the people had forsaken their covenantal vows, as well as Nehemiah’s decisive response to their unfaithfulness.

I. A SAD OUTCOME: BACKSLIDING ISRAEL AND BROKEN COVENANT

1. A Desecrated Temple (:4-14; 10:30)
2. A Dishonored Sabbath (13:15-22; 10:31)
3. A Corrupted Marriage (13:23-31)

II. A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME

1. Outward Separation.
2. Inward Transformation.
3. …and for a Few Good Men.

GOD WILL REMEMBER YOUR FAITHFULNESS.

Please write to gtpj@gladtidings.org.my for a full text of this sermon.

THE WAY GOD WORKS – “BUILDING FOR LIFE” PART 5

Nehemiah Series on…”Building for Life” – Part V
[ Nehemiah 11-12]

A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 3 & 4 November 2001

I. HE SETS UP COMMUNITIES AND FILLS THEM [11:1-36]

II. HE SETS APART MINISTERS FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRIES [11:10-24; 12:1-26]

III. HE SETS ASIDE THE MEANS FOR CELEBRATATION [12:27-43, 45-46]

Please write to gtpj@gladtidings.org.my for a full text of this sermon.

STEP TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – “BUILDING FOR LIFE” PART 4

Nehemiah Series on…”Building for Life” – Part IV
[ Nehemiah 8-10 ]

A Message by Rev. Dr. Vincent Leoh on 27 & 28 October 2001

In chapter eight the emphasis is switched from the building the wall around the city to building up the people of the city. The remarkable eighth chapter of Nehemiah records a wonderful revival in Jerusalem. This passage tells us how to have spiritual renewal, in our individual lives and in the church.

I. COMMITMENT TO THE WORD OF GOD [8:1-18]

When revival breaks out, people CAREFULLY OBEY THE WORD OF GOD.

II. CALL TO WORSHIP [8:6,12,17]

When revival breaks out, people: JOYFULLY WORSHIP GOD
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