Last Sunday, we welcomed five new members to GBC via transfer of membership. We thank God for each one of them and pray that they will settle into the GBC family well....
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....
Last week, we introduced three new interns who will be starting their internship with GBC in July. Wonder what they will do during this five-month-long internship? Pastor Eugene answers your questions....
Pastor Ian explains the latest measures that GBC will put in place during Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening....
Pastor Eugene reflects on the spiritual lessons he has learnt over the past few months. ...
Emily Seck shares how reading the book, Risen Motherhood — Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler, with the Mum's Connect group has helped her see God’s purpose for her in motherhood. ...
Pastor Oliver reflects on last Sunday's sermon and explains what we can learn from Peter's response to the transfiguration of Christ....
Eric Lui recommends The Plight of Man and the Power of God, a compilation of five clear and powerful expositions on Romans 1 by Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones....
Pastor Eugene describes four marks of a healthy Care Group (CG). ...
We've provided a list of suggested prayer points that you can use in your personal prayers, or during your CG meetings....
Pastor Oliver explains why we should care and serve the strangers in our midst. ...
Who are we? Pastor Eugene reminds us that our identity is found in our Creator....
Michael Wee reviews Edward T Welch's book, When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man....
Pastor Ian reminds us of our true identity in Christ and issues us a Grace Challenge. ...
Eric Lui shares the salient points he picked up from reading John Piper's Let the Nations Be Glad!...
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. ...
Pastor Eugene reflects that losing control, though disconcerting, is a crucial step in our walk of faith. ...
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. ...
The pastors and elders share their deliberation and thoughts on the decision to defer observing the Lord's Supper until we can physically gather as a church. ...
Last month, a team from GBC headed to Kathy's Home at Pua, Thailand to conduct Vacation Bible School (VBS). The team shares with us how God has put together the VBS programme....
Pastor Ian suggests four ways to turn our hearts afresh to God in these difficult times. ...
What does it mean to show Christ’s love to our families? How is God working in our families? The recent “Honouring Family” event held on 7 March, organised by the GBC Young Adults Ministry, sought to break barriers and start a conversation about the often sensitive and delicate topic of family....
Read this statement from the pastors and elders on the recent measures in response to COVID-19. ...
On 15 March, we had the great joy and privilege of welcoming 18 new members into the GBC family!...
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....
In Feb 2020, Lee-Tiang Siew Ting joined the English Congregation Ministry Team as a part-time Ministry Support Worker. We catch up with her to find out more about her new role and how we can pray for her....
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....
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. ...
Pastor Eugene shares how having a simple meal with others is a powerful way of showing the love and grace of Christ....
Amid changing uncertain times, Pastor Oliver encourages us to go back to Scripture to reflect on who God is. ...
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....
GBC is closely monitoring the 2019-Novel Coronavirus situation and will take reference from official MOH advisories. ...
Many are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, Pastor Eugene shares how we, as children of God, should respond in such uncertain circumstances....
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 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....
We remember our late Pastor Thomas "Tom" Chandler, who has gone home to be with the Lord....
How should we view singleness? Pastor Oliver shares the challenges and blessings of being single and how we as a church can respond. ...
Elder Caleb Yap writes on the topic of "What is the Bible?", taught recently at Equip, and shares about why this topic is important....
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. ...
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....
Neo Yi Ling shares with us how members of GBC gathered on the last day of 2019 to look back on the year that had come to an end and to look forward together to what God has in store in the coming year. ...
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!...
This Christmas, GBC members shared the love of Christ in radically ordinary hospitality efforts, welcoming others into their homes in the name of Jesus. ...
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....
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....
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....
We had the privilege to witness the baptisms of four young adults last Sunday and the great joy of welcoming one member via transfer of membership....
Pastor Ian reminds us that we should not allow the world to define what it means for God’s children to succeed. ...
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2019 was held from 28-30 November. We thank God for His goodness and faithfulness to us and the children throughout the camp. Deborah Yap, the camp commandant, shares her reflection from the camp. ...
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!...
88 children had a wild and good time over 2.5 days during Vacation Bible School last week. One of the volunteers shares her prayers for these children and GBC. ...
As we enter into the season of Advent this Sunday, Pastor Oliver shares what Advent means and how we can prepare for this season. ...
Pastor Ian shares an article that gives some practical ways that older women can serve the women in their lives....
What a joy it was to welcome ten new members last Sunday: one through baptism and nine through transfer of membership! ...
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. ...
What does authentic faith look like? Pastor Oliver invites you to befriend and care for the elderly in our neighbourhood....
Is social justice the mission of the church? Pastor Oliver clarifies what social justice is and what it is not. ...
Pastor Eugene recommends resources to help us teach the children in our midst to know God....
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....
Do you have questions about what Christians believe? Do you wonder why Christians spend so much time reading the Bible? Join us for these six sessions where you will get to meet Christians and ask them about their faith....
Pastor Ian reflects on his recent conversation with one of the founding members of GBC....
On 21 Sep 2019, we had the great privilege to celebrate the ordination of Pastor Eugene Low. We thank and praise God for His wonderful work in Ps Eugene and his family....
Our YA ministry has been holding regular evangelism events that focus on topics that many young adults identify and struggle with. Some past topics included relationships and the life we lead online. This September, they will be holding another event titled “Who do you think you are?” on 28 Sept and they’ve shared with us their motivations and purposes for this upcoming session....
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. ...
Pastor Ian suggests five ways we can embrace the growth and its associated pain that God is blessing GBC with....
We thank God for the privilege to participate in His work in the lives of the Hmong people in Northern Thailand. Find out more from the trip report of the team that headed to Kathy's Home in Pua from 30 Aug to 2 Sep to conduct the quarterly English camp. ...
Last Sunday, we sang the song 'Ancient of Days'. Pastor Oliver clarifies what the title 'Ancient of Days' mean....
How do we share the gospel when time is short and there is a pressing sense of urgency? Cecilia Kang pens an honest and heartfelt account of a too-short friendship ...
Do we love one another enough to want to be involved in what looks like a messy person’s life? Neo Yi Ling reflects on 'The Compelling Community' seminar held from 23-24 Aug 2019....
On 17 Aug, one of GBC's care groups organised a walking tour of Kampong Glam for the children of Gracehaven. Read why the outing impressed upon the participants that God is in control....
How can we be right with God? Join us for our sermons in September, as we preach through Romans 10 and 11. ...
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....
Keep ReadingThis week, as we greet the dawn of 2019 we also launch our new series, entitled "Grace Together."...
Keep ReadingHow 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. ...
Keep ReadingWe are starting a new series of messages from the book of Proverbs this Sunday. To help us prepare our hearts and minds for the messages, the pastoral team recommends this short video clip by The Bible Project which gives an overview of the book. ...
Keep ReadingAs we continue through our sermon series in Hosea, there have been various questions asked on how to make sense and apply the message of an Old Testament prophet (like Hosea) to our current context....
Keep ReadingThis Advent, over 4 Sundays, we will focus on Isaiah's Servant Songs in order to help prepare us for Christmas....
Keep ReadingHere is the sermon schedule for November 2017. Let's be praying for our pastors as they prepare to bring God's truths to us....
Keep ReadingWe are indeed thankful to our pastors and speakers for their pulpit ministry. Let's be in prayer for the preachers as they prepare to bring God's Word to us with the power of the Holy Spirit at our Sunday worship services....
Keep ReadingHow do you listen to a sermon? Some of us keep our Bibles open, and listen attentively. Others take copious notes. But beyond the habits and form of listening, what is our attitude and heart posture? Let us consider what the great English preacher and evangelist George Whitefield has to say about this. ...
Keep ReadingWe begin a new sermon series tracing the life of Moses. ...
Keep ReadingPsalm 136 provides us 26 reminders of the steadfast love of the Lord enduring forever. This steadfast love is something that disciples are always thankful for! Are you thankful to God today? ...
Keep ReadingMatt 28:18-20 gives us God's purpose for all who follow Him. ...
Keep ReadingThe words of Philippians 3:1-11 remind us daily that what we have, we count all as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ! ...
Keep ReadingOn this Mothers' Day, we were all encouraged from Revelation 21:1-8, reminded of the hope that is available for all who believe and what awaits us. ...
Keep ReadingAs part of our series in Philippians, we are introduced to Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus was not an apostle, yet in his own way, he continued to serve Paul and the Philippian church faithfully. ...
Keep ReadingWhat does a gospel partnership look like? Philippians 2:19-24 helps us to answer this question, and challenges us to live it out where we are today. ...
Keep ReadingWe continue our series in Philippians in Philippians 2:12-18, examining what it means to live a life that pursues Christ. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon from Phil 2:5-11, we see the beautiful humility of Jesus Christ and wholehearted obedience to the will of the Father. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold preached from Psalm 86:11-13 during our combined service. ...
Keep ReadingWe continue our series in Philippians, looking at the unity that we have in Christ in Philippians 2:1-4. ...
Keep ReadingFrom Phil 1:27-30, we are reminded that the gospel saves us and also transforms us. It changes the way we live, and what we hold on resolutely to, for we now have a new identity as citizens of Christ's kingdom. This secure identity allows us to have joy, independent of the circumstances here on earth. ...
Keep ReadingPhilippians 1:12-26 reminds us that the chief end of our ministry and our life should be to make Christ known and honored. This was Paul's life, and this gave him joy. ...
Keep ReadingLast Sunday marked the start of our new series in Philippians. Pastor Bobby brought us through Philippians 1:1-8, and helped us to see what it means to live lives as joyful followers of Christ ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon by guest speaker Rev Ian Buntain from Col 4:7-18, we were reminded to live lives as faithful followers of Christ, engaged in the work of building disciples. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon from Galatians 5:25-6:5, Pastor Oliver reminds us of what it means to live in community. God has given us other Christians around us in our growth and journey too! ...
Keep ReadingIn this post, we asked Pastor Arnold to share with us a bit more about the new sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines, and how it is aligned with the church's vision to make disciples. ...
Keep ReadingHow should Christians tithe and give of their money and resources? This sermon speaks about the practice of giving and our heart attitudes that should accompany it. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon from Acts 4, we are reminded of the bold proclamation of the gospel undertaken by the apostles and early church. They stood firm on the gospel truths though it led them to much opposition. How can we learn from them? ...
Keep ReadingThis week, Pastor Oliver preached from 1 Thess 3:9-13. From Paul's prayer, we can learn how to pray for other Christians and help them grow in the fatih. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon, Pastor Arnold speaks about the centrality of God's word in the lives of Christians! No disciple and follower of Christ can grow apart from His word, which is good and true. ...
Keep ReadingIn the first week of this new year, we are reminded to live a life worthy of the calling we have received as disciples. ...
Keep ReadingAs we look forward to ending this year and beginning a new one soon, we are reminded of the importance of Jesus' words in John 14:25-15:11 and its relevance for our lives today, tomorrow and in the years to come. ...
Keep ReadingAs we prepare our hearts for Christmas, Pastor Arnold reminds us of the truly rich gift that we have received in Christ. ...
Keep ReadingIn the this ongoing series on the attributes and character of God, we touched on the sovereignty of God. From verses like Psalm 103:19, we are reminded that this truth is a great encouragement and our confidence in life. ...
Keep ReadingTaken from Acts 17:16-34, we are reminded in this sermon about how our workplaces too, are places that we can boldly proclaim the gospel. How can we live it out this week? ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon on 1 Samuel 7:2-17, Pastor Oliver reminded us of God's mercy to Israel, and how this same mercy and love was displayed on the cross years later, and is very much extended to us today! ...
Keep ReadingPastor Oliver continues his series in 1 Samuel, and in this sermon on 1 Samuel 5:1-7:1, we saw a God who does not tolerate idolatry of any kind. ...
Keep ReadingIn today's sermon, Pastor Arnold spoke on the wrath of God. The loving God who is holy, is also just, and there are consequences for sinners. ...
Keep ReadingThe second in the new series by Pastor Arnold about who God is. This week takes us to consider what it means that we worship a holy God, and therefore, are called to be holy as He is holy. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon, Pastor Oliver gives us an overview of the book of Philippians and helps us to see how the gospel fuels our joy, and is lived out in community. ...
Keep ReadingIn this Reformation Sunday message taken from Luke 18:9-14, we went back to some precious truths that are so central to our faith. ...
Keep ReadingToday Pastor Arnold started a new sermon series on why it is of utmost importance for Christians to know God. This may appear straightforward enough at first glance, but it is a topic that deserves further attention and study. Amidst our busy lives where every engagement seems important, there is a real danger of letting insignificant matters take center stage and crowd ou...
Keep ReadingThis week's sermon was taken from Psalm 3, where David teaches us that we can look to God in the midst of crisis and difficulties, because He is a God who protects, restores, has made himself accessible and ultimately wholly sufficient. ...
Keep ReadingIn this familiar story in 1 Samuel 17:1-58, we are reminded that Jesus Christ is the true David, who is our Shepherd and King. On this special Children's Day service, these timeless truths remind us of our identity as children of God. ...
Keep ReadingAs we looked at Matthew 5:10-12, we are reminded persecution is a reality for Jesus' followers who seek to live in obedience to Him. Yet, the verses also encourages and gives us hope to persevere. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Oliver took us through Mark 2:1-12 during this special Baby Dedication service. In this passage, we see how Jesus looks beyond the physical problems, but knows the real problem that we all face -- the problem of sin. And not only that he knows our problem, He came with the power to overcome and free us from our sins through His death on the cross....
Keep ReadingPastor Bobby continues his series in Acts, by looking at Acts 3:1-26 this past Sunday. ...
Keep ReadingOur series in the Sermon on the Mount continues with Matthew 5:9. ...
Keep ReadingContinuing his series in 1 Samuel, Pastor Oliver took us through 1 Samuel 4:1b-22, and reminded us of the majesty of the glory of God, and the sheer tragedy when this glory is removed and shielded because of our sins. ...
Keep ReadingIn Matthew 5;8, we are given the promise that the pure in heart can see God. We are reminded that God sees the heart, our deceitful and corrupted heart, and this purity in heart can only, and has been achieved in Jesus Christ. ...
Keep ReadingIn Matthew 5:7, we are reminded that because we are recipients of God's great mercy, we can and are to show mercy to those around us. ...
Keep ReadingWhat are we hungering and thirsting after? Matthew 5:6 that was preached this past Sunday reminds us to set our sights and hearts on something that truly satisfies, and not to settle for things of this world that will fade away. ...
Keep ReadingCelebrating GBC's 55th Anniversary, Rev (Dr) Poulson reminds us from Luke 9:1-23 what it means to be set apart for Christ, as a people....
Keep ReadingAt the end of the missions emphasis month, Pastor Bobby preached from Romans 10:1-15. Romans 10 reminds us that faith comes from hearing the preaching by those that have been sent to preach the good news of Jesus Christ. This is our mission. How are we living in mission today? ...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, Elder Jonathan Yao preached from John 4:3-42 on doing the will of God. From Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see our Savior's resolve to do the will of God to bring back people from every tribe and nation. ...
Keep ReadingContinuing his series on the life of the prophet Samuel, Pastor Oliver helps us to see the God who graciously discloses Himself to His people. ...
Keep ReadingAt the start of our missions emphasis month, we are reminded of the call to go out to the share the good news of what God has done in Christ, to a distressed and broken world. ...
Keep ReadingToday's guest speaker Dr Richard Averbeck helped us to see how the theme of God's presence can be found throughout Scripture, and how it encourages us today, and affects the way we live our dail lives. ...
Keep ReadingAs we continue our study in the Beatitudes, we are reminded of the call to be gentle, and the promise that the meek will inherit the earth. ...
Keep Reading"Real happiness is not found in anything this world offers but it is about being right with God." The series on the Sermon on the Mount continues to point us to the radical nature of the teachings of Jesus. In Matt 5:4, we are reminded that though we mourn over sins and the brokenness of the world, we have the hope of what is to come, where there will be no more tears. ...
Keep ReadingThis marks the first of a new series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this introduction from the first three verses of Matthew 5, we are reminded that these words of God, spoken by the Word became flesh, is timeless and true, even for us today. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Bobby took us through Acts 2, when the early church received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Bobby continued a series in Acts. From Acts 1:12-24, we read of how the apostles waited for the promised Holy Spirit, but continued to do the work of praying and obeying the Word together as they waited. ...
Keep ReadingThis Mothers' Day, from Exodus 2:1-10 we marvel at the providential hand of God working through the faith of a mother as she sought to protect and raise her child. ...
Keep ReadingThrough Heb 11, we are reminded that faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Our faith and hope is certain and sure, anchored in Jesus, and this allows us to run the race with endurance! ...
Keep ReadingThrough Mark 12, we are reminded of the two great commandments of the Christian -- to love God and love man. We do so because we follow Jesus, whose love for man led him to the cross, and ultimately did all these because of love for the Father. ...
Keep ReadingThis Easter message takes us to look at the words recorded by John the apostle in Rev 1:17-18. Because He is risen, the Christian has strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Death, the final enemy, has been overcome! ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon from Luke 12:35-58, we are reminded that a day will come when the True Master returns, and we as servants will be accountable to him. Are we being faithful servants, watching and waiting and eager to do his work? ...
Keep ReadingIn the beginning chapters of 1 Samuel, we are reminded that God judges sin, yet we can also catch glimpses of grace as He continues to provide for his people. ...
Keep ReadingThrough the struggles of Hannah in 1 Sam, we see a God who cares for His people, and continues to bring deliverance in small ways. The faithfulness of this God in the small things, is ultimately made possible only because of his great deliverance through Jesus Christ. ...
Keep ReadingJesus' words to the church at Laodicea warns us about the perils of being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. It is a reminder for us all to listen to what Jesus has to say, reflect on our current spiritual state, and return to him in repentance and faith. ...
Keep ReadingThe book of Nehemiah concludes with some final reforms. Nehemiah and the people have been brought through a journey of faith, but they still needed to obey in repentance and faith. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon recap, we remind ourselves of what the doctrine of church is, and why it was taught to us in 2013....
Keep ReadingNehemiah 10 reminds us that God's people who have heard and prayed through his Word must also act and obey what they have heard. ...
Keep ReadingThrough Nehemiah 9, we see how God used His Word, to bring His people back to Him, and bring about repentance and revival. ...
Keep ReadingThrough Acts 1:1-11, we were reminded today of Jesus' commands to his disciples -- to go out into the world to proclaim the message of salvation in Jesus' name. ...
Keep ReadingIn Nehemiah 7 and 8, we are reminded that a revival involves the proclamation and explanation of God's Word. God's word when proclaimed, taught, and explained, can pierce the heart of men and women. ...
Keep ReadingIn Nehemiah 5, we were reminded of how the unity of a community can be broken from internal conflicts. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold continues the sermon series with Nehemiah 4. As we looked at the verses, we were reminded that obstacles and opposition are not unexpected as the Christian works for God in the world. ...
Keep ReadingOn 19 Jan 2014, Dr Michael Lindsay preached powerfully from Lk 10:25-37 in a sermon entitled 'When Neighbors Move Us' reminding us not to harden our hearts to the needs of our neighbors but to respond to God's call through them...
Keep ReadingSo how do you prepare to hear the Word of God? Are you a good listener? Do you hear it well? By surveying some of the writings of great Christian writers, we can take a look at the best practices for the building up of the church....
Keep ReadingIn the last of the series in Mark on Discipleship, Pastor Oliver explains the significance and implications of Christ's death, abandonment and rejection on the cross. ...
Keep ReadingIn this sermon, Pastor Oliver preached from Mark 10:32-45 on what it means to be a serving disciple...
Keep ReadingIn Nehemiah 3, we learn of how the entire community responded in obedience and began work on the wall. It was a beautiful picture of a unity that transcended backgrounds, generations and occupations. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold continued the series in Nehemiah, and reminded us of God's provisions for Nehemiah despite the trials and tests that he encountered. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold opens the new series in Nehemiah, preaching on Nehemiah's calling from God and Nehemiah's call out to God in prayer. ...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold Wong preaches from Eph 4:1-6 on the unity of the church, theologically and practically...
Keep ReadingPastor Arnold teaches on the often-neglected topic of church discipline in the Christian fight against sin: the problems, process and priorities of church discipline....
Keep ReadingPastor Bobby concludes the series on the church by helping us understand the role of the ordinances -- to point back to Jesus. ...
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