
Upcoming Conferences in October 2023
We are excited to be hosting two conferences with Mark Dever on 20 and 21 October....

Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 1 October 2023
Our next Quarterly Congregational Meeting will be held on 1 October 2023 from 11.15am 12.30pm. ...

How Important are Studies?
Our youths explored this topic at their recent youth session on 2 September 2023. Samuel Ho helped them to see rightly, the value of studying. ...

Run to Jesus, Not Google
Bibianna reflects on how the recent Hebrews series has been encouraging, and calls us to turn to Jesus regardless of how we're feeling or the circumstances we are in....

Gifts or Liabilities?
Do we struggle to see all that God has provided us with, or circumstances that we are in as His gifts to us? Pastor Mark acknowledges this struggle, and also encourages us to move from seeing God's provisions as liabilities to gifts. ...

The Art of Parenting: Part 2 (Sep-Nov 23)
Pastor Mark will be conducting this upcoming EQUIP series from September to November 2023. ...

Is It Okay If I Watch This?
This was explored and taught by Joshua Lowe at a youth session on 19 August 2023. Though targeted at youths, some of the principles and considerations are also relevant to all of us. ...

Help Wanted! (September 2023)
At our recent Prayer Meetings, different members have been sharing about ministry opportunities as well as needs that have arisen. Here, we highlight three ministries that are looking for volunteers....

Praying for Presidential Election
In a week's time, we'll be electing the ninth president for Singapore. Elder Caleb shares five ways we can pray for the upcoming election. ...

Combined Thanksgiving Service 2023
On 12 August 2023, we held a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate 64 years of God's faithfulness to Grace Baptist Church. This was held together with our Chinese-language congregation, and was the first one held since the pandemic restrictions were lifted. ...

Jesus the Priest, Better Than Whom?
Yanadi attests to Jesus' superior priesthood as he looks back at the former priests whom Israel had; and exhorts us to draw near to this great high priest who always lives to intercede for us....

We Are Gospel People
Pastor Eugene shared this exhortation from Isaiah 40:1-11 at the Combined Thanksgiving Service on 12 August 2023. ...

Four Signs of Spiritual Immaturity
In our sermon from Hebrews 5:11-6:12, Pastor Eugene explained how these verses highlight four signs of immaturity. It helps us to also consider what maturity looks like. Here's an extract from this sermon. ...

Testimony of Beh Soo Hee
Beh Soo Hee shares with us how he came to faith, how he came to be a part of Grace Baptist Church, and how he has been trusting God as a member of this church even as he served in various ministries. This sharing was originally provided as a part of the Elders' elections at the English Congregational Meeting. ...

Calling of New Elders
At our recent Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) held on 2 July 2023, our pastors and elders shared some updates pertaining to staffing matters. ...

Jesus, Strong and Kind
Samuel Ho asks us to consider Jesus, the merciful and faithful high priest who has made us clean with His blood, and encourages us to draw near to God through Him....

Upcoming Combined Thanksgiving Service
To remember God’s faithfulness to GBC over the past 64 years, we will be having a combined thanksgiving service for both the English and Chinese-language congregations....

Family Dedication (July 2023)
We had the joy of holding Family Dedication at our 30 July 2023 service. A total of four families participated in this....

Knowing God Together
Joshua shares with us his experience of reading a good Christian book with the youth, and how it is a way we can do spiritual good to one another. ...

Recap of 3Q23 QCM
We held our third Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) of 2023 on 2 July 2023. The Fellowship Hall was full as members, and even some visitors, stayed to hear of updates in the life of the church, and to participate in prayer....

Mental Health and the Church
Pastor Eugene encourages us to intentionally care for those among us who face mental health struggles....

Sermon Schedule—Hebrews: Jesus is Better
For the rest of 2023, we will be in the book of Hebrews, in a series titled, "Jesus is better". ...

Pua Mission Trip – Jun/Jul 2023
This is the 18th year that we have been partnering Kathy's Home in the Lord's work and we thank God for such a great privilege!...

Introducing Two New Initiatives
At our recent church camp, we held a workshop called "In Our Golden Years" that focused on issues and challenges that seniors might face in life. It focused on some practical considerations especially on the medical front, but also touched on ways to be caring for one's spiritual growth too. ...

Let’s Not Deceive Ourselves!
Pastor Thian Chye shares the ways that our church camp encouraged him personally, and exhorts us to continue to persevere in doing spiritual good to one another. ...

Ministry Trainees 2023
The Ministry Traineeship, formerly known as the Ministry Internship, runs from July to November this year. For this cycle, we have three trainees joining us -- Melissa Fam, Roy Lam and Joshua Shoo....

Baptisms and Transfers—18 June 2023
On 18 June 2023, we welcomed nine members at our service. Six members joined us by baptism, and the three joined us by transfer....

Having Beautiful Feet by Doing Good
Various members wrote the daily devotional for our recent church camp. This meditation on Romans 10:13-15 and Isaiah 52:7 was written by Jonathan Yao. ...

Help Wanted! (June 2023)
At our recent church camp, we talked about how we could do spiritual good to one another. In the corporate life of the church too, with different formal ministries in place, there are also needs and opportunities for service. ...

One-to-One Bible Reading
At our recent Church Camp, Pastor Mark walked us through how we can do one-to-one Bible reading. He introduced this tool taken from the book "One to One Bible Reading" by David Helm, and encouraged us to use it as a simple way to interact with another over Scripture....

Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 2 July 2023
Our next Quarterly Congregational Meeting will be held on 2 July 2023 after service from 11am to about 12.30pm....

Gospel Opportunities
Yanadi prays that we will start seeing sharing of lives as gospel opportunities and actively pursue them....

God Has Equipped Us to Do Good Works
Various members wrote the daily devotional for our recent church camp. This meditation on Ephesians 2:10 was written by Yap Kim Meng. ...

Precept: Studying the Book of Zechariah
The Precept class has just completed their study on the book of Zechariah. Veronica Lee and Jan Lai introduce and reflect on the study. ...

The Big 60
Carrie recently turned 60 and reflects on God's grace for her all this while, while being assured of His continued faithfulness for the days ahead. ...

God Designed for Us to Do Spiritual Good
Various members wrote the daily devotional for our recent church camp. This devotional on Genesis 1:26-27 was written by Matthew Seah....

Opportunity to Pray with the Collins
At our 28 May 2023 service, Pastor Mark Collins gave an update to the church regarding his recent visit abroad and shared ways we could keep him and his family in prayer....

Christ Enables Us to Do Spiritual Good
Various members wrote the daily devotion for our recent church camp. This meditation on Philippians 2:1-11 was written by Fiona Teong. ...

Preparing for Church Camp
We're days away from our church camp, which begins this Sunday, 28 May. Close to 300 church members will be spending time together at Forest City Golf Hotel in nearby Johor Bahru to learn what it means to do spiritual good to one another....

Introducing 2 New Care Groups
Every few months, we introduce new Care Groups (CG) that get started up at Grace. On 14 May 2023, we had the joy of introducing new Care Group leaders. ...

Family Dedication (April 2023)
We continue to thank God for the young families in our church and the children He has blessed us with. We held family dedication at our 30 April 2023 service to celebrate some of these new lives....

Rest for the Distressed, Weary and Poor
What are you struggling with today? Bibianna meditates on 1 Samuel 22 and encourages us to lay all our needs before the Lord of Sabbath and He will grant us rest....

"Press On": Church Camp Theme Song
Our church camp is happening at the end of May 2023 with the camp theme of “Doing Spiritual Good”! To help us reflect deeply on our theme, our worship team has picked “Press On” by songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty as our camp theme song....

Telling All the Lord Had Done
Pastor Oliver reminds us that we who have received deliverance ought to tell others of all the good that God has done in our lives, and shares with us how we can do so....

Serving the Littlest Ones
Our nursery service for children below the age of 3 has been burgeoning, both with children and helpers! Darius Ng, one of the teachers, shares what the ministry is about....

Ollie’s Time at Acts Baptist Church (2H23)
Pastor Eugene announced at the 30 April 2023 service that Pastor Oliver would be sent temporarily to Acts Baptist Church to pastor for six months as part of GBC’s gospel partnership with a sister church. Pastor Oliver’s time at Acts Baptist Church will span from 1 July to 31 December 2023....

Good Friday and Easter 2023
Every year, our Good Friday and Easter Sunday services help us to remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Frederick Chua reflects on how the sermons at both services helped us to go back to the precious truths and foundations of the Christian's life. ...

Practical Help for Christian Friendships
Samuel follows up on the topic of Christian friendships and offers us practical ways we can live it out. He offers us some ideas and questions that we can ask of each other to deepen and strengthen our friendships. ...

Recap of 2Q23 QCM
On 2 April 2023, we held our second Quarterly Congregational Meeting of the year. Our pastors and elders took us through what went on in the past quarter, and also some new and exciting developments. ...

Update on Missions (April 2023)
Elder Jonathan is our elder serving with the Missions Committee and at our recent QCM, he took the chance to update the church on our vision for missions. Our vision guides and affects what we do, and he encouraged us to consider how we too, as members can participate in the work. ...

10 Things to Thank God For from Q1 2023
At our QCM on 2 April 2023, Elder Caleb walked us through 10 things that we can be thankful for in the first quarter of 2023. We list them out here and we hope that it will be an encouragement to you! ...

Christian Friendships: God's Good Gift
Bibianna reflects on Christian friendships—its origin and importance in the Christian's life, as well as the encouragements that we can get from it. ...

Life of Henry Martyn
Inspired and encouraged by the life of Henry Martyn, Eric Lui shares excerpts from Sarah J Rhea's book, "Life of Henry Martyn, Missionary to India and Persia, 1781 to 1812", highlighting the thoughts and struggles the missionary had with his antagonists in India and Persia, and how he persevered despite ill-health....

Our Easter Commission
Pastor Mark reflects on the death and resurrection of Jesus. Drawing from John 20, we see how Jesus tells his disciples that Easter Sunday is not primarily about commemoration, but commission....

Installation of Elders (March 2023)
At our 26 March 2023 service, our elders who were recently re-elected reaffirmed their vows to serve God's flock. It was also a time for the congregation to commit to supporting and working together with them for the good of the gospel....

Together in the Truth (Part 2)
Pastor Eugene shares reasons why we corporately recite creeds and confessions, and offers examples of how we use our statement of faith as a church....

Partnership with First Baptist Church of Bandung
One of our aspirations as a church is to establish gospel partnerships with fellow like-minded Christians for the advance of the gospel. Our Missions Committee has also been exploring similar opportunities with churches and organizations overseas, and one such visit was to First Baptist Church of Bandung. ...

Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 2 April 2023
Our second Quarterly Congregational Meeting of the year will be held on 2 April 2023 after service from 11am to about 12.30pm. ...

Congregational Singing Seminar with Matt Merker
We had the joy of hosting a seminar with Matt Merker on Congregational Singing on 25 February 2023. Matt was in Texas but he was able to share with us via Zoom. ...

Is God a Killjoy?
Joshua reflects on the ways we are all tempted to pursue joy apart from God, why that is futile, and how true joy is only found in Christ alone. ...

Remembering the Creator When Our Memory Fails Us
Jim Tan, one of our members, wrote this article which was first published in Salt&Light. He shares reflections on Ecclesiastes 12 on how we can continue to remember our Creator when we face the struggle with dementia, and how caregivers can also encourage this memory. ...

Pua Mission Trip: VBS 2023
From 3–7 March, a team of 19 headed to Kathy's Home to conduct a Vacation Bible School. We thank God for the team and the fruitful trip....

Church Camp Again?
Pastor Thian Chye has been working with the Church Camp Committee to prepare for this year's camp! He shares with us a personal reflection on why the camp is important, and helpful for us as a church. ...

Baptisms and Transfers -- 26 February 2023
On 26 February 2023, we had the joy of welcoming new members at our service! That morning, we welcomed 12 new members – 4 by baptism, while the other 8 joined us by transfer. ...

Elders' Election at the English Congregational Meeting
Our English Congregation Leadership (ECL) have unanimously reaffirmed the calling of Jonathan Tan and Nehemiah Chong as elders. The ECL are thankful to God for their faithful service and their willingness to continue serving for another term of three years....

Testimony of Jonathan Tan
Jonathan Tan shares with us how he came to faith and also his heart for Grace Baptist Church. This sharing was originally provided as a part of the Elders' elections at the English Congregational Meeting....

Testimony of Nehemiah Chong
Nehemiah Chong shares how he came to faith and also his heart for the church, as he stands for reelection. This sharing was originally provided as a part of the Elders' elections at the English Congregational Meeting. ...

Together in the Truth (Part 1)
Pastor Eugene explains what is a statement of faith and its place in our life together as a church. ...

Prayer Walk Around MacPherson
One cool Thursday evening in February, a group from GBC and Redemption Hill Church (RHC) went around our neighbourhood for a prayer walk. It was the first walk that was organised for 2023....

When We Fear We're Not Good Enough
Bibianna asks if we are covering ourselves with fig leaves and points us to Christ, whose robes of righteousness we can rest secure in. ...

Obeying and Following God in Missions
Obedience to God happens in both the big and small decisions in life and certainly, Christians are called to obey Him every day. For some of us, the call to obey God can take the form of obeying Him to go into full-time missions. So, what prompted our missionary, Esther, to consider becoming a missionary? She shares more about this journey here. ...

Into God's Presence With Joy
Pastor Oliver meditates on the grace that has been granted to us to be in the presence of a holy God. We may not always feel this way, but the reality of this truth grounds us and changes the way we live....

God’s Plan, God’s Way
Pastor Eugene preached this sermon on Exodus 2:11-25 on 29 January 2023, where we were reminded that God is never late. He works in his time, not ours. The faithful God will keep his promise to redeem His people in His time. ...

Reflecting on Truth #32
Reflections on the New City Catechism #32 What do justification and sanctification mean? Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness, made possible by the Spirit’s work in us. ...

Book Spotlights: Genesis and Jesus (and Us)
Samuel Ho shares with us some helpful books available for all ages to accompany our Genesis sermon series....

Welcome One Another
We interview four members from the Welcome Ministry on how serving in this ministry has been an encouragement to them....

Lent: A Time of Personal Reflection
Carrie encourages us to dwell in the presence of God and feast on Him in His Word as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ....

Encouraging by Understanding
Samuel shares how his interactions with our elders during the internship have given him a better glimpse into the lives of our elders and how we can encourage them....

Book Review: "Side by Side"
"Side by Side" is a book by Edward Welch that a group of GBC members have been reading together for the past few months. Koon Han, who has been involved in this reading group, shares some key points from the book. ...

Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Church
Our intern, Ryan, answers the question that he's been asked most these days, “How has the internship been?"...
Prepare for Worship (4 & 5 Dec 2021)

In Jesus Christ, we meet God. How are we looking to Jesus Christ this Advent season?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Nov 2021)

Why is it important to have a right view of God? How is God a refuge and strength to us?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 &14 Nov 2021)
How have we been taking joy in the God of our salvation?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 & 7 Nov 2021)
In difficult and confusing times, how are we living by faith in God? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 & 17 Oct 2021)
How are we following the chief Shepherd by submitting to faithful under-shepherds?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 & 10 Oct 2021)
How have you been glorifying God in the way you have been living or suffering?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 & 3 Oct 2021)
How does our hope in Christ transform our response to suffering?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 & 26 Sep 2021)
How are you following Jesus, even if it means walking in the steps of His suffering? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (18 & 19 Sep 2021)
Every Christian struggles against our fleshly desire to rebel against a holy God. How are you struggling with the “passions of your flesh”?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (11 & 12 Sep 2021)
How are we trusting in Jesus, the cornerstone? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 & 5 Sep 2021)
In what ways have our lives reflected the fruit of our pursuit of holiness?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (28 & 29 Aug 2021)
What is our hope and joy in life and death? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 & 22 Aug 2021)
Amid the uncertainties and difficulties of life in a fallen world, how are we hoping in God?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 & 15 Aug 2021)
How have we been faithfully stewarding the blessings of the gospel in this season?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 & 8 Aug 2021)
Whose name are we seeking to glorify: God’s or ours? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (31 Jul & 1 Aug)
In what ways has the promise-making, promise-keeping God spoken encouragement into our life situations?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 & 25 Jul 2021)
How are we in need of God’s mercies? How are we turning to Him for help? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 & 18 Jul 2021)
How are we hoping in God, while living in a broken and fallen world?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 & 11 Jul 2021)
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? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 & 4 Jul 2021)
How have we fallen short of God’s glory? How are we returning to God through Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 & 27 Jun 2021)
Whether single or married, how are we serving God through Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 & 20 Jun 2021)
Scripture says that we are God's good workmanship. How has God been hard at work in your life this week?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 & 13 Jun 2021)
How have we reflected God’s image in the way we have lived this past week? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 & 6 Jun 2021)
How have we responded to King Jesus's rule and reign?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 & 30 May 2021)
Where do we go when things do not go according to our expectations? What does that reveal about whom we trust?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 & 23 May 2021)
Where do we turn amid our disappointment and discouragement? What does this say about where our heart is facing?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 & 16 May 2021)
How are we using the opportunities God has given to us to share the gospel? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 & 9 May 2021)
How are we encouraging others to know and follow Jesus? How are others also spurring us on to grow in Christlikeness? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 & 2 May 2021)
How are we specifically seeking to celebrate the grace of being a part of God’s gathered church?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 & 25 Apr 2021)
How are we living out our new life in Christ among His people, the church?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 & 18 Apr 2021)
What obligation do we feel, to glorify Jesus in our speech and behaviour?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 & 11 Apr 2021)
In what ways does Jesus' resurrection strengthen our faith and deepen our trust? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 & 4 Apr 2021)
How are you setting your hope on the resurrection of Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 & 28 Mar 2021)
How do the injustices in the world make us long for justice? How do we think true righteousness will come about? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Mar 2021)
How do our weaknesses and failures reveal our need for Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 & 14 Mar 2021)
Do we have the courage to consider ways we may have betrayed the Lord in thought or action?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 & 7 Mar 2021)
Are we ready to stand before King Jesus when He returns in glory to judge the whole world? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 & 28 Feb 2021)
What is our heart-attitude when we serve Jesus, Lord of the Resurrection? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Feb 2021)
How are we submitting to King Jesus? What areas of our lives do we need to bring under His authority? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 & 14 Feb 2021)
How do we strengthen ourselves when outside forces seek to destroy our joy in Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 & 7 Feb 2021)
What has King Jesus entrusted to us, in order that we might serve Him now? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 & 31 Jan 2021)
In what areas of your life have you been “blinded” by your fears and chose not to live by faith?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 & 24 Jan 2021)
How do we intend to cling to Christ this week? How will we specifically demonstrate our trust in Him? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 & 17 Jan 2021)
How does Jesus' return give us hope and encouragement? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Jan 2021)
How are we praying for and supporting the shepherds God has appointed for our spiritual good? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 Dec 2020)
No one can serve tow masters. Who are we really serving, Jesus or someone else? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Dec 2020)
In what ways can we cultivate hopeful perseverance in difficult times? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Dec 2020)
In a year that has been full of despair and gloom how might I intentionally reflect the light the light of God's glory? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Dec 2020)
As we gather before the God who is with us, what am I fearful of and worried about today? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Nov 2020)
How would the hope of our future gain in Christ change the way we think, feel and behave right now? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Nov 2020)
How has your heavenly Father been compassionate to you? As His child, how will you reflect His compassion to others? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Nov 2020)
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? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Nov 2020)
How will the Father's invitation impact the decisions you make this week?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 Nov 2020)
What are you depending on for God’s approval: the standard of your own religious “performance”, or Christ alone? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 Oct 2020)
How urgently do you seek the shelter of Christ in storms of every day? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (18 Oct 2020)
How is Jesus calling you to follow Him by faith and not by sight?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (11 Oct 2020)
If you knew you only had a year of life left, how would you spend it? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 Oct 2020)
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?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 Sep 2020)
How are you living now in light of Christ's return? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Sep 2020)
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?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Sep 2020)
How is God calling you to fear Him, instead of being afraid of what others think of you? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Sep 2020)
In what ways have I opposed God’s word this past week? What was going on in my heart when I did so?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 Aug 2020)
How am I pursuing true blessedness by hearing and obeying Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Aug 2020)
What are some areas of my life that I need to declare my dependence on King Jesus today?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Aug 2020)
How has God shown His steadfast love and faithfulness to us as a church? Let us give Him thanks and praise. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Aug 2020)
What am I looking for? What is the thing in my life I most long for?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 Aug 2020)
How is God calling me to sacrificially love others?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Jul 2020)
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? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 Jul 2020)
What is Jesus calling me to put down and forsake, so that I wholeheartedly follow Him?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Jul 2020)
Let's spend a moment reflecting on this question : Is there anything I need right now that I can't actually get for myself? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 Jul 2020)
How has God demonstrated His faithfulness to me? How can that reminder strengthen me today?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (28 Jun 2020)
How is God calling me to hope in him amid life’s challenges and trials? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 Jun 2020)
What sins do I have to come clean with and confess before God?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 Jun 2020)
How has my divided heart kept others kept others from observing the majesty of God in me? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 Jun 2020)
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? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (31 May 2020)
How has the Cross of Christ shaped the way I live? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 May 2020)
How am I living for Jesus and making Him known, depending on His power and provision? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 May 2020)
In what areas of my life do I now need to entrust to my compassionate Lord Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 May 2020)
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?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 May 2020)
Do you understand yourself to be a sinner who needs forgiveness in Christ? How does this truth shape how you love God and others?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Apr 2020)
How has God used challenging times to increase your dependence on Him? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 Apr 2020)
How do you intend to place yourself beneath the authority of God's word today? What does it look like for you?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Apr 2020)
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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship ( 5 Apr 2020)
What burdens are you bearing today? Let's draw near to Jesus Christ for help, for He is gentle and strong to save....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Mar 2020)
How does my judgement of other believers reveal my heart-obedience to Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Mar 2020)
How am I living sacrificially, as a reflection of God’s mercy to me? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Mar 2020)
How has the love of Christ moved you to also love others?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Mar 2020)
In what small ways can others observe me trusting in God’s provision?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 Mar 2020)
In what specific ways do I need to more consistently seek rest in Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Feb 2020)
How am I humbled that Jesus should die for a sinner like me? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Feb 2020)
How do you come to Christ this morning? Do you come carrying brokenness, burdens or criticism?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Feb 2020)
Is there any part of your life where you are not following Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 Feb 2020)
What areas of my life do I have to put my confidence in Jesus’ authoritative word today? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Jan 2020)
Now is the day of salvation. Have I believed the good news of Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Jan 2020)
s there any part of my life right now, that would benefit from a fresh start?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 Jan 2020)
What specific attitudes and actions is God calling us to turn away from, by the grace of Christ? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Dec 2019)
What am I really waiting for, and what do I intend to do with Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Dec 2019)
How has the week past shown you that you desperately need Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Dec 2019)
In what specific ways will I praise the coming King with my lips and with my life during this Advent season?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Dec 2019)
How would it look like for me to respond in humble trust in God when I find myself in confusing times?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 Nov 2019)
Have I been displaying grace together with my brothers- and sisters-in-Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 Nov 2019)
How do I honour and serve Christ in my daily conversations? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Nov 2019)
How am I building up my brothers and sisters in Christ? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 Nov 2019)
When Christ returns to reign, what will He say about my disagreements with fellow believers?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 Oct 2019)
If Christ were to return today, how would he find me living?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Oct 2019)
Is submission to authority a part of my “reasonable worship?”...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Oct 2019)
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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Oct 2019)
This week, let's prep ourselves for worship by asking: What in the church am I here for? ...
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If you have received mercy from Jesus Christ, then how are you now living for Him?...
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What small steps can I take to align myself more closely with God’s purposes?...
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How has God been gracious to you and turned your life around for His glory? Take time to thank and praise Him....
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How have I failed this week to notice God’s glory in His world? ...
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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?...
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Whoever trusts in Jesus Christ will not be put to shame. How would knowing this encourage your heart? ...
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This Sunday, as we gather with our brothers and sisters from the Chinese Congregation to celebrate 60 years of God's grace towards GBC, let's take time to thank Him for His love and faithfulness towards our church....
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How am I being confident in God as I face life’s challenges?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (28 July 2019)
In this past week, how has your life been a reflection of your love for God?...
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In what am I placing my hope?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 July 2019)
As we prepare to meet with God and His people on Sunday, be thankful that our Heavenly Father has drawn near to us by His Spirit and that we can come to Him now for strength and assurance....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 Jul 2019)
What are the things that most commonly consume your thoughts?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 Jun 2019)
As we gather this Sunday, let's prayerfully consider what work God is calling you to do. ...
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Is Jesus obvious in the way I treat those close to me?...
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What are you afraid of? Let's lay down your fears at the feet of Jesus whose perfect love casts out fear. ...
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What fears are hindering you from ceasing from work and resting in God?...
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Who or what am I trusting to make me holy?...
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Is there any indication in my life that suggests I am still bound to the Law?...
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How am I helping someone else grow in godliness? How is someone else helping me to grow in godliness?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 May 2019)
As we gather with the rest of the church for worship this Sunday, let's take a moment and ponder over what kind of fruit we desire to cultivate in our lives. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (28 April 2019)
How am I living in light of my identity in Christ? Let's examine our lives as we ponder over this question this week....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 Apr 2019)
How ought the reality of the resurrection impact my view of life, today and in the future?...
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How is King Jesus calling you to come to Him for peace? ...
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Do I put the joyful life of Christ on display, or does my brokenness get in the way?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (31 Mar 2019)
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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 Mar 2019)
How have I been responding to my sufferings and troubles? Do my responses reflect my hope in Jesus Christ? ...
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Do I need to embrace again God's willingness to declare me righteous?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Mar 2019)
This week, let's take some time and search your heart as you ponder over these questions: What is it that makes me feel good about myself? What do I tend to boast about?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 Mar 2019)
As you come before God this week, search your heart and see if you have been dependent on the righteousness from God, or from yourself and humbly seek His forgiveness if you have been trusting in your own righteousness. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 Feb 2019)
Is your faith in God dependent in any way on the faithfulness or failures of men who serve Him?...
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What is the condition of our hearts before God? How is He calling us to return to Him?...
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Are your strongly held religious convictions confirmed by the fruit of God’s spirit in your life?...
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As you come before the holy God who is worthy of reverence and fear, let's humbly examine your heart and see if there is sin in your life which God is patiently waiting for you to turn away from and return to Him. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 Jan 2019)
As we prepare our hearts for worship, let's take time to consider these reflection questions: How have we turned away from God? How do we need to turn back to him?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Jan 2019)
How have you encouraged others this past week? How have others encouraged you?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Jan 2019)
Is there anything you need, that you can receive from no one else but God? Are you willing to receive it today?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Jan 2019)
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?...
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How will we live by faith in Christ in 2021?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Dec 2018)
How has God shown His goodness and steadfast love to you? Let’s spend a few moments to give thanks to Him....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Dec 2018)
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?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Dec 2018)
How does God call us to encourage those who feel abandoned by Him?...
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How has trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things encourage you this week?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 Nov 2018)
As you come before the Lord in worship this Sunday, spend a quiet moment reflecting on this question: Knowing what I know about God, am I willing to trust Him with the details?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (18 Nov 2018)
How are we daily hearing and trusting in the word of God? Let's give thanks to God who speaks and reveals the truth through His word....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 Nov 2018)
As you gather with the rest of the church for worship this Sunday, take a moment to consider your eternity, from where does your confidence come? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 Sep 2018)
In what ways this past week, have we been reflecting our heavenly Father’s righteous character in our thoughts, words and actions?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Sep 2018)
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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Sep 2018)
As you prepare your heart for worhip this Sunday, give thanks for one evidence of our Father God’s transforming love in your life this past week....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Sep 2018)
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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 Sep 2018)
What kind of help from God are you in need of right now? Ponder over this and humbly beseech our Advocate, Jesus Christ, sent to help us face sin's penalty and power....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Aug 2018)
Join us this Sunday as we come together to worship God who is Light and absolutely pure in His holiness. Let our songs rise to Him as a fragrant offering!...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 Aug 2018)
Apart from Him, we are nothing. Come join us this Sunday as we come together as a church to hear from God on the importance of fellowship with Him and with one another. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Aug 2018)
This week, we count it a joy and privilege to gather with our brothers and sisters from the Chinese Congregation for a combined worship, giving thanks to God in Scripture and song for being our Deliverer and Redeemer....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 Aug 2018)
What am I investing in now, that will follow me beyond the grave?...
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Let's be praying for our pastors when they prepare their sermons that God will use them mightily as they bring God's truth to us. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Jul 2018)
How can God use our words to build up, encourage and refresh?...
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Am I able to submit to God's best for me, even when I don't understand it?...
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In what ways has the the wisdom of Christ guided and blessed your interactions with your family, friends and colleagues this past week?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Jul 2018)
Have I in any way been giving myself to idols that do not satisfy? Let's spend a moment to examine our heart as we prepare for worship....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 Jul 2018)
How has God been a loving and compassionate Father to you? How is He calling you to respond to Him?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 Jun 2018)
How has knowing God deeply and intimately changed your heart affections towards Him? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Jun 2018)
How has the message of a God who loves, pursues and forgives you encouraged you this past week?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 May 2018)
How is God calling me to tell others of His salvation and glorify Him among the nations?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 May 2018)
This week, let us prepare our hearts to meet with God by considering the times that He has responded to us with persevering grace. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 May 2018)
How has my heart become callous toward God and His word?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Apr 2018)
As you prepare to hear from God this Sunday, would you allow Him to expose areas of compromise in your life?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Apr 2018)
How does Christ’s love for us move us to love Him and others? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Apr 18)
In what areas of your life have you not been obeying God? Take time to confess these areas to God, and to ask for His power to love and obey Him. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 April 18)
As you prepare for worship this Sunday, let's thank God for His faithfulness to you this past week. ...
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