How are we following the chief Shepherd by submitting to faithful under-shepherds?...

How have you been glorifying God in the way you have been living or suffering?...

How does our hope in Christ transform our response to suffering?...

The thought of Christmas in September or October could feel weird, but for Christians with a certain hope, the truth that God is with us is a yearlong comfort. ...

How are you following Jesus, even if it means walking in the steps of His suffering? ...

Assoc Pastor Thian Chye shares three practical ways we can love one another in words and deeds during these turbulent times....

Every Christian struggles against our fleshly desire to rebel against a holy God. How are you struggling with the “passions of your flesh”?...

Are we busy with Christian service? Yanadi stresses the importance of sticking closely to Christ in the midst of Christian actions....

How are we trusting in Jesus, the cornerstone? ...

Are you sleeping well? Joshua Lowe reminds us that God is in control and we can cast all our anxieties upon Him and rest fully in Him....

In what ways have our lives reflected the fruit of our pursuit of holiness?...

Pastor Oliver exhorts us to take our eyes off ourselves amid our afflictions and struggles and look joyfully to God. ...

What is our hope and joy in life and death? ...

As we begin our new sermon series on 1 Peter and Habakkuk, Pastor Eugene encourages us to cling to Christ, our hope....

Amid the uncertainties and difficulties of life in a fallen world, how are we hoping in God?...

Yanadi, our Ministry Worker, encourages us to run faithfully after Christ with an intention of helping others to run faithfully after Christ as well....

How have we been faithfully stewarding the blessings of the gospel in this season?...

Joshua Lowe reminds us that we may face different struggles or struggle differently in similar situations, but we can all turn to God and one another in dealing with our struggles....

What is the good that God desires for us? Pastor Oliver exhorts us to examine our heart's desires against God's....

Whose name are we seeking to glorify: God’s or ours? ...

In this article, which originally appeared in the Aug-Sep 2021 issue of IMPACT Magazine, Pastor Eugene encourages us to trust our sovereign heavenly Father, who works all things together for our ultimate good. ...

In what ways has the promise-making, promise-keeping God spoken encouragement into our life situations?...

How are we in need of God’s mercies? How are we turning to Him for help? ...

Yanadi, our Ministry Worker, introduces this year’s interns and encourages us to open our lives with them....

How are we hoping in God, while living in a broken and fallen world?...

Joshua Lowe, Ministry Support Worker for Youth, exhorts us to look deep into our hearts and reflect on our rebellion and relationship with God....

In what ways have we spurned God’s faithfulness? In what areas of our lives do we have to exercise faith, cry out to Him and plead mercy? ...

Pastor Eugene exhorts us to hear and obey God’s word, being careful to do neither less nor more than it requires. ...

How have we fallen short of God’s glory? How are we returning to God through Jesus Christ?...

What does it mean to be created in God's image and what are the implications? Pastor Oliver draws our attention to The Great Commission....

Whether single or married, how are we serving God through Jesus Christ?...

How can we help the strugglers in our midst? Yanadi, our Christian Education Ministry Worker, points us to some resources to help us help others....

Scripture says that we are God's good workmanship. How has God been hard at work in your life this week?...

Joshua Lowe reflects on the creation account of Genesis 1 and 2 following last Sunday's sermon by Ps Ollie....

How have we reflected God’s image in the way we have lived this past week? ...

Pastor Eugene introduces our upcoming sermon series on Genesis 1-12, which answers the big questions of life. ...

How have we responded to King Jesus's rule and reign?...

Pastor Oliver offers some practical advice on how we as a church can care for the singles in our midst....

Amid this period of uncertain waiting and heightened anxiety, Pastor Eugene encourages us to remember God’s grace and goodness....

Where do we go when things do not go according to our expectations? What does that reveal about whom we trust?...

Where do we turn amid our disappointment and discouragement? What does this say about where our heart is facing?...

Through Psalm 119, Pastor Oliver reminds and encourages us that amid all the uncertainty, we can trust God's purposeful sovereignty. ...

How are we using the opportunities God has given to us to share the gospel? ...

Yanadi, our Christian Education Ministry Worker, encourages us to rely on God's supernatural works rather than our own creaturely works, while faithfully doing our creaturely best together for the building up of the church....

How are we encouraging others to know and follow Jesus? How are others also spurring us on to grow in Christlikeness? ...

Joshua Lowe, our Youth Ministry Worker, exhorts us to confess our sins to one another and how by doing so, we might be an encouragement to our youths. ...

How are we specifically seeking to celebrate the grace of being a part of God’s gathered church?...

How are we living out our new life in Christ among His people, the church?...

Tony and Yoke Meng Chan update us on their ministry with Wycliffe Singapore since 2006 and their future plans as they step down from GBC Missions Programme....

Pastor Oliver highlights five changes that Jesus' resurrection make to a believer's life....

What obligation do we feel, to glorify Jesus in our speech and behaviour?...

In what ways does Jesus' resurrection strengthen our faith and deepen our trust? ...

Excited by the resumption of congregational singing in our corporate worship services, Pastor Eugene encourages us to minister to one another in song....

As we enter into a period of transition, Pastor Ian offers some suggestions on how we can joyfully navigate the coming days. ...

How are you setting your hope on the resurrection of Jesus Christ?...

How do the injustices in the world make us long for justice? How do we think true righteousness will come about? ...

Do you feel discouraged in your struggles against sin? Pastor Oliver encourages us to not lose heart but trust in the work of our faithful God....

Pastor Eugene encourages us to invest our resources in people, to grow them in the faith and to equip them for faithful ministry....

How do our weaknesses and failures reveal our need for Jesus?...

Do we have the courage to consider ways we may have betrayed the Lord in thought or action?...

Are we ready to stand before King Jesus when He returns in glory to judge the whole world? ...

Last weekend, Pastor Ian & Pastor Eugene shared a special pastoral announcement....

Yanadi encourages us to trust and rely on God's word alone as authoritative and sufficient for equipping us toward Christlikeness....

What is our heart-attitude when we serve Jesus, Lord of the Resurrection? ...

Pastor Ian suggests ways we can keep deception from becoming viral in our community....

How are we submitting to King Jesus? What areas of our lives do we need to bring under His authority? ...

Do you struggle with faith? Pastor Oliver expounds on the faith that God commends....

How do we strengthen ourselves when outside forces seek to destroy our joy in Christ?...

What has King Jesus entrusted to us, in order that we might serve Him now? ...

Yanadi Sutan, our ministry worker for Christian Education, encourages us to get to know one another and be committed to one another's Christlikeness....

In what areas of your life have you been “blinded” by your fears and chose not to live by faith?...

Pastor Eugene encourages us to attend the upcoming Equip class on work, to equip ourselves to be faithful in our jobs for the glory of God. ...

How do we intend to cling to Christ this week? How will we specifically demonstrate our trust in Him? ...

Pastor Oliver lists five reasons why we should gather in person for worship....

How does Jesus' return give us hope and encouragement? ...

Pastor Eugene requests prayer for himself and the rest of the elders, as they serve us in the gospel. ...

How are we praying for and supporting the shepherds God has appointed for our spiritual good? ...

Pastor Oliver exhorts us to face 2021 with faith in Jesus Christ, who loves us and saves us....

Pastor Ian shares with us his new year's resolution. Wishing all a Contented New Year!...

On 3 Jan 2021, we will be holding our 1st Quarterly Congregation Meeting for 2021....

Pastor Eugene encourages us to let the good news of Christ’s coming assure our hearts that God is with us and for us. ...

No one can serve tow masters. Who are we really serving, Jesus or someone else? ...

Pastor Ian expresses his gratefulness to the team of elders who have been serving sacrificially and faithfully, and prays that we will love and trust them....

In what ways can we cultivate hopeful perseverance in difficult times? ...

In a year that has been full of despair and gloom how might I intentionally reflect the light the light of God's glory? ...

Andrew, one of our ministry interns, shares how the internship has given him clarity on God's call to ministry for him and his wife, Esther. ...

As we gather before the God who is with us, what am I fearful of and worried about today? ...

Pastor Ian reminds us that our God is El Shaddai, and shares with us the adoration and prayers that the church gathered to lift up to this God Almighty last Friday....

How would the hope of our future gain in Christ change the way we think, feel and behave right now? ...

Joshua Lowe, one of our ministry interns, reflects on what he learnt from the books he read during the internship....

How has your heavenly Father been compassionate to you? As His child, how will you reflect His compassion to others? ...

Pastor Ian reminds us that we have much to give thanks for even in such challenging circumstances....

Pastor Oliver explains why true satisfaction can only be found in God....

Is there anything in your life that does not deserve the time and energy you give it? How might you begin to unclutter your heart? ...

How will the Father's invitation impact the decisions you make this week?...

Pastor Eugene shares the prayer requests from last week’s monthly prayer meeting and invites us to unite our hearts to ask God to grow the gospel. ...

Pastor Oliver encourages us to hold on to God's promise of a heavenly homeland!...

What are you depending on for God’s approval: the standard of your own religious “performance”, or Christ alone? ...

Hannah Yeo, one of our ministry interns, shares how the ongoing internship has encouraged her to persevere in the gospel. ...

How urgently do you seek the shelter of Christ in storms of every day? ...

How is Jesus calling you to follow Him by faith and not by sight?...

If you knew you only had a year of life left, how would you spend it? ...

Pastor Eugene shares his heart for GBC, drawing reflections from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians....

Pastor Ian explains why there's a need for the leadership transition that he announced last Sunday....

When did you last powerfully hear from God in His Word? Are there obstacles from your week that might keep you from hearing from and responding to Him today?...

Pastor Oliver explains why we can and what it means to boast in Jesus Christ. ...

How are you living now in light of Christ's return? ...

Are there times in your life that you have allowed your personal accomplishments and even God’s blessings to interfere with a healthy dependence on His grace and provision?...

Pastor Eugene encourages us to use the church’s membership directory to know and pray for one another. ...

How is God calling you to fear Him, instead of being afraid of what others think of you? ...

Following from his sermon on empty religion last Sunday, Pastor Oliver expands on what legalism is and the importance of preaching the gospel to ourselves daily....

In what ways have I opposed God’s word this past week? What was going on in my heart when I did so?...

Pastor Eugene encourages us to listen to James to learn how we can press on through our trials. ...

How am I pursuing true blessedness by hearing and obeying Jesus?...

Pastor Oliver walks us through Lamentations 3:19-24 on how to cultivate hope amid the darkness....

What are some areas of my life that I need to declare my dependence on King Jesus today?...

Pastor Eugene encourages us to continually draw near to Christ, and not take the gospel for granted....

How has God shown His steadfast love and faithfulness to us as a church? Let us give Him thanks and praise. ...

Do you find it difficult to share the gospel? Pastor Oliver invites Michael Wee to share how he depends on God to tell of the good news of Jesus Christ....

What am I looking for? What is the thing in my life I most long for?...

Pastor Eugene encourages us to meet together for mutual encouragement, as we have the opportunity to do so. ...

Pastor Ian deliberates on the church's upcoming plan to offer the Lord's Supper....

How is God calling me to sacrificially love others?...

Consider how your earthly life would be diminished if you had salt, but never used it? or if you had lights, but never turned them on? ...

Pastor Oliver shares three holy habits that we should keep to help us draw closer to God....

What is Jesus calling me to put down and forsake, so that I wholeheartedly follow Him?...

What do you do when you cannot make sense of the bad things that are happening in the world? Pastor Oliver exhorts us to learn from the prophet Habakkuk....

Let's spend a moment reflecting on this question : Is there anything I need right now that I can't actually get for myself? ...

Pastor Eugene shares five things we can pray for, as Singaporeans prepare to go to the polls on July 10....

How has God demonstrated His faithfulness to me? How can that reminder strengthen me today?...

What do we do when life hurts? Pastor Oliver encourages us to turn to God in lamentation and let His Word comfort and strengthen us....

How is God calling me to hope in him amid life’s challenges and trials? ...

Pastor Ian explains the latest measures that GBC will put in place during Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening....

What sins do I have to come clean with and confess before God?...

Pastor Eugene reflects on the spiritual lessons he has learnt over the past few months. ...

How has my divided heart kept others kept others from observing the majesty of God in me? ...

Pastor Oliver reflects on last Sunday's sermon and explains what we can learn from Peter's response to the transfiguration of Christ....

Are there any ways in my own life that I have allowed the pursuit of my own glory to keep me from knowing Christ as He truly is? ...

Pastor Eugene describes four marks of a healthy Care Group (CG). ...

Pastor Ian gives four reasons why God invites us to wait....

How has the Cross of Christ shaped the way I live? ...

How am I living for Jesus and making Him known, depending on His power and provision? ...

Pastor Oliver explains why we should care and serve the strangers in our midst. ...

In what areas of my life do I now need to entrust to my compassionate Lord Jesus?...

Pastor Ian asks if we have lost our longing for our eternal home? ...

Think for a moment about the one God used to help you respond to the gospel. As we prepare to meet with God and His Word, will you spend a few moments thanking Him for their faithfulness?...

Who are we? Pastor Eugene reminds us that our identity is found in our Creator....

Do you understand yourself to be a sinner who needs forgiveness in Christ? How does this truth shape how you love God and others?...

Pastor Ian reminds us of our true identity in Christ and issues us a Grace Challenge. ...

How has God used challenging times to increase your dependence on Him? ...

What are the idols in our hearts? Pastor Oliver encourages us to take this time of staying at home to unmask and unmake the idols that grip our hearts. ...

How do you intend to place yourself beneath the authority of God's word today? What does it look like for you?...

Pastor Eugene reflects that losing control, though disconcerting, is a crucial step in our walk of faith. ...

How does the resurrection of Jesus give me hope for the future? Let's take a moment in quiet reflection as we prepare for worship this Sunday....

Pastor Oliver expresses his heartache on not being able to gather as a church and shares how we can continue to encourage, strengthen and love one another during this period. ...

What burdens are you bearing today? Let's draw near to Jesus Christ for help, for He is gentle and strong to save....

Pastor Ian suggests four ways to turn our hearts afresh to God in these difficult times. ...

How does my judgement of other believers reveal my heart-obedience to Jesus Christ?...

How am I living sacrificially, as a reflection of God’s mercy to me? ...

Drawing from church history, Pastor Ian shares the German reformer Martin Luther's response to the Black Death and the anxiety of Christian believers in his day....

Pastor Ian offers three suggestions from God's Word on what we ought to do when we worry and shares the latest measures GBC will be taking for Covid-19....

How has the love of Christ moved you to also love others?...

In what small ways can others observe me trusting in God’s provision?...

Pastor Eugene expresses what a blessing it is to be able to gather with God's people for prayer as he shares with us what the church prayed for during last Friday's prayer meeting under the sky. ...

In what specific ways do I need to more consistently seek rest in Christ?...

Pastor Eugene shares how having a simple meal with others is a powerful way of showing the love and grace of Christ....

How am I humbled that Jesus should die for a sinner like me? ...

Amid changing uncertain times, Pastor Oliver encourages us to go back to Scripture to reflect on who God is. ...

How do you come to Christ this morning? Do you come carrying brokenness, burdens or criticism?...

Pastor Ian shares how we can still join the church family for Sunday worship even if we cannot be physically there, as well as the latest measures GBC will be taking for Sunday's worship service....

Is there any part of your life where you are not following Jesus?...

Why pray? Pastor Oliver explains the goal of our prayers and shares the thanksgivings and prayers from last Friday's prayer meeting. Do join in prayer as a church....

What areas of my life do I have to put my confidence in Jesus’ authoritative word today? ...

What is the Bible's big story and how well do we know it? Pastor Eugene explains why it is important for us to know the story well....

Now is the day of salvation. Have I believed the good news of Jesus Christ?...

How should we view singleness? Pastor Oliver shares the challenges and blessings of being single and how we as a church can respond. ...

In what ways has the Evil One sought to erode my sense of security as God’s child?...

What does being radically dependent on God mean? Pastor Eugene looks at Luke's emphasis on Jesus' prayer life to reveal what radical dependence looks like. ...

s there any part of my life right now, that would benefit from a fresh start?...

How do we know the Bible is true? Pastor Eugene explains why we can trust the Bible and encourages all to attend the first session of Equip 2020 this Saturday (3.30-5.30pm) on "What is the Bible?" to find out more....

What specific attitudes and actions is God calling us to turn away from, by the grace of Christ? ...

Pastor Oliver recommends a few Bible reading plans and resources for us to feast on God's Word this new year. Praying that we will all draw near to God and depend fully on Him in 2020!...

What am I really waiting for, and what do I intend to do with Jesus?...

Heng Wen Xiu recounts for us the message of Christmas @ GBC with “Angels We Have Heard on High”, a Christmas carol that we sang with much enthusiasm on Christmas Day....

As the year comes to a close, Pastor Oliver encourages us to set aside time to reflect and prepare our hearts for the new year....

How has the week past shown you that you desperately need Jesus Christ?...

Have we lost focus on what Christmas is all about as we busy ourselves with all the festivities? Pastor Oliver turns our focus back to the birth of Jesus and explains why the incarnation is so important....

In what specific ways will I praise the coming King with my lips and with my life during this Advent season?...

Pastor Ian reminds us that we should not allow the world to define what it means for God’s children to succeed. ...

How would it look like for me to respond in humble trust in God when I find myself in confusing times?...

Did you miss last Friday's Prayer Meeting? Pastor Ian shares with us how God has been working in our lives and how He intends to do even greater things among us!...

As we enter into the season of Advent this Sunday, Pastor Oliver shares what Advent means and how we can prepare for this season. ...

Have I been displaying grace together with my brothers- and sisters-in-Christ?...

Pastor Ian shares an article that gives some practical ways that older women can serve the women in their lives....

How do I honour and serve Christ in my daily conversations? ...

How am I building up my brothers and sisters in Christ? ...

How do we face the prospect of someone dying? Pastor Ian helps us understand what God expects of us during such times....

When Christ returns to reign, what will He say about my disagreements with fellow believers?...

Pastor Oliver shares with us the the thanksgiving and prayer requests shared during last Friday's prayer meeting. Let's join together as one church to give thanks and pray for one another. ...

If Christ were to return today, how would he find me living?...

What does authentic faith look like? Pastor Oliver invites you to befriend and care for the elderly in our neighbourhood....

Is submission to authority a part of my “reasonable worship?”...

Is social justice the mission of the church? Pastor Oliver clarifies what social justice is and what it is not. ...

Having received God's love through Jesus Christ, how am I loving others? Let's acknowledge our shortcomings before God for failing to love others as we ought to....

Pastor Eugene recommends resources to help us teach the children in our midst to know God....

This week, let's prep ourselves for worship by asking: What in the church am I here for? ...

Join us this Sunday for the last Quarterly Congregational Meeting of 2019....

Often times, we are more willing to help than to ask for help. Pastor Eugene explains why acknowledging our need for help to one another is one way of putting the truths of the gospel into practice....

If you have received mercy from Jesus Christ, then how are you now living for Him?...

Pastor Ian reflects on his recent conversation with one of the founding members of GBC....

Are you weary that you are not seeing any fruit from your ministry or Christian life? Read this encouraging article by Pastor Eugene on why it need not be so. ...

How has God been gracious to you and turned your life around for His glory? Take time to thank and praise Him....

Pastor Ian suggests five ways we can embrace the growth and its associated pain that God is blessing GBC with....

How have I failed this week to notice God’s glory in His world? ...

Last Sunday, we sang the song 'Ancient of Days'. Pastor Oliver clarifies what the title 'Ancient of Days' mean....

Isaiah 30:21 says, “and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way. Walk in it’.” What choice do I need to make today, in order to keep walking in the way?...

In times of suffering and despair, how can we persevere and grow in Christlikeness? Pastor Eugene shares a simple biblical approach presented during last weekend's The Compelling Community seminar....

Whoever trusts in Jesus Christ will not be put to shame. How would knowing this encourage your heart? ...

Pastor Ian reminds us that we are often not as right as we think we are. ...

Pastor Oliver exhorts us to keep forgiving for it is the rightful response to the forgiveness and mercy that we have received in Christ....

Eric Lui shares with us some of the lessons learnt as he reads John Owen's "The Mortification of Sin — Dealing with sin in your life" which centers on Romans 8:13. ...

Have I wholeheartedly submitted myself to humbly worship the sovereign God?...

Pastor Eugene shares what it means to bear one another's burdens. You are also encouraged to attend the upcoming Equip seminar, "The Compelling Community: Bearing One Another’s Burdens" taking place on Aug 23-24. ...

Pastor Sam reflects on his past 2 years serving on staff at GBC and shares some of the lessons he’s learnt. ...

Pastor Oliver explains why we can't overcome sin and idolatry by simply removing them....

Pastor Ian shares with us about the work that's going on in our children's ministry and the ways we can participate together....

Eric Lui reviews Faith Cook's "Our Hymn Writers and Their Hymns" and shares an interesting anecdote of Isaac Watts....

Pastor Ian shares an article on why believers struggle to experience joy....

Last Sunday (7 July), we had the third QCM of the year and we are thankful for the strong attendance for these quarterly meetings since it was first held in 2018. During the meeting, the elders updated us on GBC's pastoral plans, the Children's Ministry as well as significant events to look out for in the coming quarter. ...

Pastor Eugene invites everyone to attend the second part of Equip 2019 which will focus on how we can be instruments of God’s grace in one another’s lives. ...

As a follow up from last Sunday's sermon, Pastor Ian exhorts us to keep on becoming kind, tender and forgiving towards each other....

Is Jesus obvious in the way I treat those close to me?...

During last week's church camp, we reflected as a church what it means to be ‘Grace Together’ and how we can together live this out. Pastor Oliver shares more....

What are you afraid of? Let's lay down your fears at the feet of Jesus whose perfect love casts out fear. ...

Pastor Oliver prays that we will come away from next week's church camp with a clearer picture of what God wants from us....

Pastor Ian asks if we are a religious man or a transformed man?...

Who or what am I trusting to make me holy?...

Pastor Oliver shares four ways that we can prepare ourselves to receive the Word of God preached on Sundays. ...

Is there any indication in my life that suggests I am still bound to the Law?...

Pastor Eugene shares how you can pray for the Celebration of Hope evangelistic event that will take place from 17-19 May 2019....

How am I helping someone else grow in godliness? How is someone else helping me to grow in godliness?...

Pastor Samuel shares with us the importance of taking time for regular spiritual health checks. ...

25 couples attended the marriage retreat held on 1 May. Pastor Eugene shares with us what it means to commit our marriages to Christ....

Pastor Oliver shares with us an article on how we can pray for Sri Lanka which suffered a terrible tragedy last Sunday. ...

How ought the reality of the resurrection impact my view of life, today and in the future?...

As we approach Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Oliver urges us to reflect on the cross which Christ died and lay hold of its meaning and wonder. ...

On 7 Apr, we gathered for our second QCM of the year where our elders shared with us some significant ministry matters....

How is King Jesus calling you to come to Him for peace? ...

Do I put the joyful life of Christ on display, or does my brokenness get in the way?...

What is God's purpose for our marriages? Pastor Eugene recounts a conversation with a friend on how marriage helps us grow in holiness....

As followers of Jesus Christ we will face troubles and tribulations in this world. What then? Pastor Oliver delves into God's Word to tell us what that means for us. ...

Were you joyful this past week in the midst of challenges and struggles? Whether your response is a yes or no, spend a moment thanking God that there there is fullness of joy in His presence and that He is the only giver of true joy in the midst of storms. ...

Pastor Ian shares five things that we should know if we suffer from depression. ...

Pastor Oliver exhorts us to steward the gift of grace that God has given us and living out the implications of the gospel at the upcoming church camp....

Why can we be so certain that God is for us? Pastor Eugene tells us more....

Pastor Oliver encourages us to prayerfully consider how we can be involved in serving and loving our neighbour, Gladiolus Place, one of the Compassion Ministry platforms of GBC....

Pastor Eugene emphasizes the importance of building life-giving relationships that strengthen one another and help build the body....

Early last year, Fedora Teong headed to Thailand to start her three-year term with OMF. She is back with us for these two weeks and she updates us on what she's doing in Thailand and how you can pray for her and God's work in Thailand....

Pastor Ian suggests ways that we can practically flesh out our theme 'Grace Together' in the body as recipients and stewards of God's grace....

Eric Lui reviews for us Alex Moyer's 'Roots: Let the Old Testament Speak'. He hopes that this first book review of the year will provoke interest in our congregation to read more Christian books this year....

Pastor Ian shares why we, as Christians, have more reason than most to celebrate this Chinese New Year....

Pastor Eugene explains what we are asked to do at the upcoming election of elders on 17 February....

One of the areas that the church will focus on this year is to encourage everyone of us to show compassion to our neighbours. Pastor Oliver explains why this is so important....

How have you encouraged others this past week? How have others encouraged you?...

Pastor Samuel who is leading the first five Equip sessions on handling God’s Word, shares what was covered in the first session and what can we expect for the next four sessions. ...

Is there anything you need, that you can receive from no one else but God? Are you willing to receive it today?...

This Sunday, we will launch our study into Romans. Pastor Ian gives a brief introduction to this “very purest Gospel”....

A Blessed New Year to everyone! As we begin the year with our new theme "Grace Together", let us personally reflect on this question -- How has the Lord used community to shape me for His glory?...

How do we grow together as a church? Pastor Eugene shares with us a learning initiative for the whole church....

How will we live by faith in Christ in 2021?...

How has God been good to you this past week? Give thanks for these experiences....

Pastor Eugene shares a useful list of 10 questions to ask at the start of a new year and encourages us to come together for the Watchnight service on New Year’s Eve (8pm)....

How has God shown His goodness and steadfast love to you? Let’s spend a few moments to give thanks to Him....

Pastor Ian suggests five ways that you can prepare for Christmas this year. ...

In this seaon of Advent, as we prepare and remember the real meaning of Christmas, let's take time to consider this question: Is my heart and home ready to receive the King?...

In last week’s Grace eNews, the Pastors shared some resources to help us understand how to do Word Studies as part of our Bible study. As part of his preparation for last week’s sermon on Psalm 22, Pastor Sam did a word study on ‘abandoned’ and he shares with us some of what he has learnt. ...

How does God call us to encourage those who feel abandoned by Him?...

How has trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things encourage you this week?...

A group of members have been meeting monthly to read and discuss a book on Christian parenting together. Samuel Beh shares some of the lessons he’s learnt so far....

What is our love like? Pastor Ian shares with us what the love of God looks like....

The last session of Men/Women of Grace will take place this Sunday at 11am. Pastor Eugene encourages all to attend as we devote this session to praying for one another....

Why do we sing to God? Pastor Eugene shares the gospel truths to prepare our hearts as we gather to sing praises to God this weekend....

Pastor Ian urges us to follow Paul in looking to the Philippian church for a fitting example of how we might live lives worthy of the gospel of Christ....

Pastor Ian encourages us to check our hearts....

How might God desire you to demonstrate His love to others?...

How should we respond to the issue of Section 377A? Pastor Eugene shares with us the elders' statement on this matter to help guide us....

In what ways this past week, have we been reflecting our heavenly Father’s righteous character in our thoughts, words and actions?...

Pastor Ian meditates on Frederick Faber's hymn and prays that we will daily seek the joy of thinking of God and breathing His name. ...

How willing am I this morning, to entrust all that I am and have into God’s care? Let's trust in our God of all truth as we gather with His people this Sunday. ...

Our life together matters. Pastor Oliver delves into what it means to live together as a church....

Living in a world where moral norms are continuously shifting, Pastor Eugene urges us to respond by being faithful ambassadors for Jesus Christ....

Do we let our culture and its traditions or the unchanging biblical standard inform our lives as Christians? Pastor Ian reminds us that we are different from the world that we live. ...

Is there anyone in the church that you are struggling to love? This week, let us focus on God’s love for us which He shows through Christ, who fulfills all commandments and enables us to live lives pleasing to Him. ...

What is ministry and which ministry should we serve in? Pastor Eugene clarifies what God says about ministry and encourages us to attend this Sunday's EQUIP class to find out how we can serve one another in the body of Christ. ...

We celebrated our 59th anniversary last Sunday with a combined service. Pastor Ian encourages us to look to the past and remember God's faithfulness and work, and to continue to live lives of repentance and faith....

How can we know if we are in Christ? What beliefs and attitudes give proof to our claim to be a Christian? Pastor Oliver shares with us where we can find answers to these questions. ...

Pastor Eugene reminds us that God desires us to speak words that bring life and flourishing to others for His namesake....

Pastor Ian sheds light on why belief should come first before belong and behave....

Lim Eng Khin shares with us how she came to GBC and the importance of God's word in her spiritual walk....

EQUIP class on 'Church Matters' will be running for the next two Sundays. Pastor Eugene exhorts all of us to attend the class to have a better biblical understanding of the church and church membership....

On 22 July, members will be asked to affirm the leaders' recommendation of Lam Lup Meng and Ngo Thian Chye as elders and Samuel Beh as associate pastor. Pastor Ian explains to us what the leadership is asking us to affirm. ...

To help prepare us to recognise new elders, we have been considering what the Bible says about the roles and qualifications of an elder. This week's article focuses on an elder’s spiritual gifting....

Claire Low opens up on her personal struggles in following Christ while growing up as well as shares how she and Pastor Eugene plans out each year for spiritual growth....

Following from last week's article by Pastor Ian on the roles of an elder, this week Pastor Eugene deliberates on the character that an elder should have. ...

What is the role of an elder? Pastor Ian highlights the roles of those who are called to shepherd the flock of God. ...

What are our identities and goals rooted in? Pastor Oliver reflects on his struggles in finding his identity when he first started his sabbatical rest. ...

God wants our hearts. Pastor Eugene recapitulates last Sunday's message and explains the importance of shepherding the hearts of our children....

How are we distinct as God's children from the people living around us? Pastor Ian exhorts us to be constrained by God's love and live in ways that it might go well with our children and our children's children. ...

In a recent article, Joni Eareckson Tada advises her younger self to pay attention to cultivating godliness. ...

We are prone to wander and stray from God, Pastor Eugene exhorts us to keep our eyes on God by singing and meditating on hymns and songs that speak of His gracious salvation and love. ...

We rejoice that more young families are joining us at GBC. Pastor Ian shares with us how we can respond with grace as we worship God together with young children in our midst....

Pastor Eugene shares five practical ways for us to walk together in the light as a church family....

From spiritual orphans to a united body of Christ: Pastor Ian explains how our shared story of the gospel is the key component of our sense of belonging as a church community. ...

Elder Beh Soo Hee reveals to Jonathan Yao what he considers to be the most important aspect of an elder’s role, and what it means to him to be part of the body of Christ....

Pastor Ian invites us to consider whether the modern assumption that men's and women's roles are interchangeable is in line with the Bible's presentation of gender roles and responsibilities. ...

Pastor Ian reminds us that, like Paul, we have received mercy in order to demonstrate dependence on God, and to benefit others by displaying His perfect patience....

Freshly Brewed: Lim Song Huat chats with Li Shiwei on his role as the newest elder of GBC....

Do you live in a 'Christian bubble', spending most of your time with only Christians? Here are four helpful suggestions from Pastor Eugene on how to better engage with non-Christians and win them for Christ. ...

Disagreements and differences are bound to arise in any family, and that includes our church! Samuel Beh reflects on some ways Scripture instructs us how to resolve disagreements in the church....

Every last Friday of the month we meet to pray for our church, community, nation and world. Pastor Ian shares with us why we pray and encourages us to join in this elder-led prayer service. ...

Our elder, Eddie Tan, shares with us some thoughts and reflections on his faith and his role in the church....

As members of God's household and His representatives in the world, how should we live together as a church? Pastor Eugene reminds us that we are God's redeemed community, and as such our church life plays a crucial role in our Christian witness. ...

Pastor Eugene Low explains how GBC’s new Equip class reinforces the church’s theme for 2018, and encourages us to attend so we can be better equipped to do the Lord’s work....

Pastor Ian introduces GBC’s theme for 2018 and explains why discipleship is like a three-legged stool....

Pastor Ian points us to the best Christmas bargain we will ever find, and encourages us to respond with joyful worship and heartfelt gratitude....

Pastor Ian shares with us the original expectation underlying the season of Advent, and encourages us to await Christ's coming with similarly joyful and expectant hearts....

Samuel Beh shares with us why this Sunday's worship service will be different....

Reminding us that we were all at one time strangers in the land we now call 'home', Pastor Ian exhorts us to welcome those from other countries whom God has brought to our shores. ...

Tom Chandler, one of the missionaries whom GBC has the privilege to partner with, explains how God used his unique background to prepare him for his ministry in Asia....

What does it mean to 'steward God's voice with our vote, not our agenda'? Pastor Ian shares with us how we can prepare ourselves for the Members' Meeting on 24 Nov. ...

Pastor Eugene exhorts us to keep the flame of the gospel lit through time and space by passing it on from generation to generation....

As we prepare for the Reformation weekend, Pastor Ian presents a sobering fact that we have drifted from Luther's place to another and he exhorts us to set our hearts ablaze again with a renewed passion for the gospel. ...

Pastor Oliver will be taking a sabbatical of six months from 1 November 2017. He shares what he will be doing during this period of rest and how we can pray for him....

Have you bought a copy of the music album 'Singing God’s Love in God’s Word' produced by the Children's Ministry? If not, what are you waiting for? The Children's Ministry answers some questions you have about this music album and shares how you can encourage and support this sacrificial love offering from the children. ...

What is God doing in our midst? Caleb Yap encourages us with these evidences of His bountiful and merciful grace that the Lord has opened his eyes to. May you be encouraged and strengthened as much as we are, and may our love for God and for one another grow....

Pastor Ian shares with us five reasons for people's rejection of Jesus, and provides wise and practical advice on how we can respond....

A common reason people cite for not discipling others is that they feel inadequate - not just ill-equipped, but actually disqualified, due to sin and personal weakness. Read Pastor Eugene's article to discover that in God's hands this very insufficiency can be a powerful part of our discipling, as we acknowledge our need of God and depend on Him to bring conviction and und...

In August, some of our ladies started a Bible study called "Teach us to Want". Claire Low shares with us why the ladies embarked on the study and how we can guard our hearts and align our desires with the Lord’s. ...

On 17 Sept 2017, both the English and Chinese congregation gathered together to worship God in the newly constructed sanctuary. Neo Yi Ling recounts for us the sweet time of worship and fellowship that we enjoyed on this special day of thanksgiving. ...

Pastor Ian encourages us not to be taken in by the doomsday predictions that are so prevalent in our day. Instead of focusing on what we don’t know, we should obey what has already been revealed to us, carry on doing our God-given work, and point those around us to the truth....

Wrapping up our series of “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” interviews, Chan Kim Hoong speaks to Helen Chee, secretary to GBC's Rebuilding Steering Committee and Building Sub-Committee. In the interview, Helen shares with us how she came to GBC, her fond memories of the old church building and her prayers for GBC as we settle into our new building....

As we prepare to celebrate the dedication of our new building, Pastor Eugene reminds us that the church is people, not place. As members of the church we are stewards of one another, having been brought together in Christ, and as such should have a deep concern for each other's spiritual growth. Keep reading to discover six practical ways we can deliberately help a fellow ...

Now in her final semester at the Singapore Bible College, Fedora Teong updates us on her potential overseas mission plans in Thailand with OMF after graduation. We pray for her as she prepares to move out of her comfort zone, to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. ...

A team of nine headed to Kathy's Home in Pua, Thailand to conduct the quarterly English camp from 1-4 Sept 2017. For this camp, they also taught the children English memory verse songs from the Children Ministry's Singing God's Love in God's Word music album. The children (and teachers) had a great time learning the songs. Read the trip report to find out more....

Melissa Fam, one of our many unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the church rebuilding project, shares with Neo Yi Ling on the encouragement she has received from her involvement in the rebuilding project and how it has challenged her to be not ashamed of the gospel. ...

Pastor Ian encourages us to invite our friends to church and to warmly welcome newcomers, so that we will be the kind of church where seekers feel safe to explore faith. Read on to discover the surprising number one reason why many people do not return to a church they have visited. ...

View the photo gallery to get a snapshot of our first worship service back at 17 Mattar Road last Sunday!...

At this season in our church life, GBC has a lot to give thanks for. Pastor Ian reminds us that it is not only good but also appropriate to express gratitude to the One who sustains us and provides us with everything we need. He suggests four ways we in turn can respond to such a generous God. ...

Pastor Ian wrote about Samuel Beh joining us as a new ministry support staff from 14 August onwards. This week, we interviewed Samuel and his wife Jessica (affectionately known to some as "Sam and Jess") to find out more about them and how we can support and encourage them as a community!...

As we move back to Mattar Road, Pastor Eugene reminds us that the new building should be first and foremost a place to make Jesus known. One way we can make Jesus known is to be friendly and welcoming to each other, and to reach out to visitors in our midst in the same way Christ reached out to bring us near when we too were strangers....

Two months ago, the Children Ministry introduced the "Singing God’s Love in God’s Word” CD project which they have been preparing since May last year. We are excited to announce that the CDs (and USBs) are now available! Watch the trailer to find out more!...

Missed the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference with Jonathan Leeman held on 17 July or only managed to attend some of the sessions? You can now listen to or download the audio recordings of all five sessions of the conference, courtesy of Shalom Church....

Pastor Ian draws from the teaching and example of AB Simpson to remind us that we need both the leadership of the Holy Spirit and the authority of God's word to inform and strengthen our faith. Let us join him in praying that our hearts will be led by the Spirit and shaped by His word, and let us consider both as being of equal importance in our Christian journey....

Ps Ian shares with us why prayer ought to be a primary pursuit for everyone who desires to grow deeper in Christ....

We're counting down and excited to be moving back in less than a month! But from now to the 20th of August when we hold our first service in the rebuilt building, there's plenty for everyone to participate in. We've compiled a list of 10 ways here! ...

On the 15th of July, the Young Adults Ministry spent a morning with the children from the Gracehaven home. Hannah Yeo reflects on the time spent with the children and encourages us to keep telling of Jesus, the only one who can change us from restless rebels into sons and daughters of God....

Pastor Ian shares with us the wonderful news of Samuel Beh joining GBC as a ministry support staff. ...

As Tan Yee Kiat reflects on the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference, he invites us to examine what the Bible says about how we should do church....

We are moving back! Here are the dates to look out for as we prepare our move back....

This is the last Children’s Corner about being not ashamed of the gospel. The first one was about how the Holy Spirit gives us courage and strength to take a stand for God. In the second we looked at our speech: being bold to tell others about the gospel. And finally, in this last one we will see how important it is to do what we say. Now we’re ready for action! ...

Is our church healthy? How are we unhealthy? Do we know what being a healthy church looks like? What medication should we be taking, and what habits should we be changing? Read on for Caleb Yap's quick summary of Jonathan Leeman’s teaching during the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference held on 17 Jul....

Beacon Hall, a hostel for university students in Chiang Mai, started its first intake of students in April 2017. We thank God for the hard work of William and Karen Lenn in seeing through the building of the hostel and for their joy and commitment to want to serve Him among the Hmong and Thai communities. Karen Lenn shares with us more about the students they are ministeri...

These past few weeks have been difficult for GBC, as we have mourned the loss of loved ones and friends. As we sorrow together, Ps Eugene reminds us how we, as a body in Christ, are bond to one another; and gives some practical suggestions on how we can love and give courage to one another so as to strengthen the entire body, for God's glory....

Church leaders have an important responsibility towards the members of the church: they are to keep watch over our souls. How, then can we, as church members, make our leaders’ work a joy and not a burden? ...

We in GBC are uniquely blessed in being able to benefit from the teaching ministry of DS (Discipleship Seminars). Taught in a refreshing and engaging way by some of our younger members, it is an invaluable resource for us ...

Over 23-26 June, our YAs went for their annual retreat entitled ‘Holy, Resolved'. Matthew Seah reflects on the time the YAs had learning about God's holiness and its implications for His people....

How does God feel about His beloved? Pastor Eugene shares with us what God says about the church—His beloved bride—and how we can love and serve one another for His glory....

Over 6 days a team from GBC demonstrated the love of Jesus to rural Cambodians through dental care, teaching, and sharing the word of God....