CHANGE IS NECESSARY FOR GROWTH Labels: Sermon
REV TAN YE-PENG
This new year we must make a decision to reflect ourselves and see what are the changes we need to make to better improve ourselves for this coming new year. Be it Christian or not, let us be open to change as this sermon can changes ur destiny in life.
[Mt 18:1-4] UNLESS
We got to be willing to make changes and adjustment in life.
Repentance => in essence mean change, to change your life, cause of direction. It is not juz abt sin or condemnation. Re-, means to go back to sth. -Pent mean the highest places you can go. Repent means to go back to the highest way of thinkings, also mean to go back to the original source of God's thought, getting your thinking in line with God. Change in the mind and thinking and laid hold of wat God has in store for you.
Without change you cannot change your destiny. You cannot enjoy the promises of heaven when you do not change. Only changes will bring abt peace, joy, hope. You got to change as changes is necessary for progress. More thing will change as you progress and grow. Changes is constant and continual. The moment you stop changing, you stagnant in life and die off. Every thing in life requires changes.
Without changes there is no growth. Progression is only possible with changes, that is why company have to restructure, education system have to change to the modern world and etc. Change's greatest enemies is tradition. When you become tradition and stick to tradition, you are refusing to change. As born again, tongue-speaking believers, we got to know how to change. If we refuse to change we will be left behind, and called lack of innovation. Transformation is vital, inevitable. You got to be discipline to change, appreciating every opportunity to change, seizing the moment.
3 steps to changes
1. Decision – all changes begins with a decision. Ppl wun change when they have not decide to change. When you n=made a decision to change, tt situation of urs is no longer an option.
2. Dedication – it requires commitment. With commitment comes responsibility, and responsibility comes accountability.
3. Discipline – stay focus and courages & filled with faith.
5 reasons for resistant to change
1. Pride – I'm alright, I dun need to change. Understand that changes is not a one time event.
2. Fear – I'm afraid to change, what if. You are not able to launch out into the deep to take action but be paralyse by your limitation.
3. Rebellion – I dun care, I juz want it tt way. Stubbornness, stiff neck, in denial to change your situation.
4. Laziness – I'm oki with wat I have now. To be in juz enough or in lack, not willing to go the extra mile.
5. Ignorance – I din know I need to change. Fools din change and the death can't change. When change is necessary, not to change is destruction.
Dun change only when u hit a crisis, but changes as n when it is inevitable. Be wise when you change. Change is inevitable, either you lead the change or change will lead you.
My ability to lead the change will determine my success.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Last Sermon Of The Year
posted by JoN3d!5oN @ 13:25
Friday, December 28, 2007
New Year Resolutions!!!
I have ended my admin work since Dec 12 though I didn't update den. The job scope there was pretty oki but the PR of the office is really bad. But glad to say I did enjoy myself den with the paid given to me and time well spent as I have been growing in the word during my free times working there. It is almost like paying me to read the Bible. As I finish my work fast, I have alot of time to read my Bible and mediated on the Word. I have become strong in the word throughout the month of work. After my work end, I was busy prepare church and cell grp things and make me more responsible for my CG, I also not forget to find my new jobs. In the end, all praise and glory to God, I found a teaching job as a tutor in a tuition center and offer me a good pay, I also being asked back for relief teaching at East Spring Sec Sch. So I really amazed at this new year with so many opportunities given to me in teaching...
Since Nov 15- Dec 12, I was busy working as admin assistant n Rohde & Schwarz. In between the work days, I actually attend a youth camp organised by CHC. It was a great experience as you see all the youth gather together for a time of fellowship and discipleship in the Word. I even had picture taken during that time which can be found in my msn spaces. Den during the mth of Nov we also have powerful speaker like Rev Ulf Ekman & Rev Phil Pringle ministering to us.
Rev Phil Pringle did an extraordinary svc for us. He actually paint and preach at the same time, which was first time in our svc. It was so awesome, the first night is on the twelve disciples and the second night is on the Cross.
Next, We also have powerful msg by our own pastors like Rev Kong, Pst Tan whom they prepare us for the Building Funds, Xmas svc and more. We had a wonderful spectacular svc drama production by our own members. It was a great svc spread throughout the four days from Dec 22-25, 7 svc, at both expo and jurong west premises. It was the largest production ever by our church. Really thanks God for all the wonderful staffs of CHC that make it possible and also the church members when they are all out to reach out to the frens this xmas season by spreading love and giving.
I also celebrate my B'day on Dec 20 with my cg members they were all so kind and great as they came to my chalet and celebrate with me. So blessed to have them in my life as they are the one who brightens my life. Thanks God for them... Not fogeting Ms Patient Carol whom also drop by to celebrate, hope she can join us for more event. I was also invite for a xmas celebration at Her house with Sing Yee, Ailin, Chia, Huan Li...
This New Year 2008, I hoping for a tremedous change in my life...
posted by JoN3d!5oN @ 13:14
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
When you're down to nothing, God is up to something!!!
This is beautiful! Try not to cry. This story goes abt a mother's love for her child. Labels: Enjection
She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: 'How is my little boy ? Is he going to be all right ? When can I see him ?'
The surgeon said, 'I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn't make it.'
Sally said, 'Why do little children get cancer ? Doesn't God care any more ? Where were you, God, when my son needed you ?'
The surgeon asked, 'Would you like some time alone with your son ? One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he's transported to the university.' Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good bye to son. She ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair. 'Would you like a lock of his hair ?' the nurse asked. Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy's hair, put it in a plastic bag and handed it to Sally. The mother said, 'It was Jimmy's idea to donate his body to the University for Study. He said it might help somebody else. 'I said no at first, but Jimmy said, 'Mom, I won't be using it after I die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom.' She went on, 'My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone else. Always wanting to help others if he could.' Sally walked out of Children's Mercy Hospital for the last time, after spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy's belongings on the seat beside her in the car. The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy's belongings, and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son's room. She started placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly where he had always kept them. She laid down across his bed and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep.
It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Laying beside her on the bed was a folded letter. The letter said : 'Dear Mom, I know you're going to miss me; but don't think that I will ever forget you, or stop loving you, just 'cause I'm not around to say 'I Love You' . I will always love you, Mom, even more with each day. Someday we will see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you won't be so lonely, that's okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably wouldn't like the same things us boys do. You'll have to buy her dolls and stuff girls like, you know. Don't be sad thinking about me. This really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn't look like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD ! And guess what, Mom ? I got to sit on God's knee and talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good bye and everything. But I already knew that wasn't allowed. Well, you know what Mom ? God handed me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter. I think Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to you. God said for me to give you the answer to one of the questions you asked Him 'Where was He when I needed him ?' 'God said He was in the same place with me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there, as He always is with all His children. Oh, by the way, Mom, no one else can see what I've written except you. To everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn't that cool ? I have to give God His pen back now. He needs it to write some more names in the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I'm sure the food will be great. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don't hurt anymore. The cancer is all gone. I'm glad because I couldn't stand that pain anymore and God couldn't stand to see me hurt so much, either. That's when He sent The Angel of Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery ! How about that ? Signed with Love from God, Jesus & Me.
posted by JoN3d!5oN @ 00:11
Sunday, December 23, 2007
A breakthrough requires a trial to break through.
It would be nice to simply wake up one day and suddenly be a mature Christian, but in order to grow up in God, we will have to go through trials. There is no other way to grow strong spiritually than to go through trials. Labels: Enjection
1 Peter 5:10 says, And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. You may not like trials, but this verse says that when you are going through trials after you have suffered a little while, you will grow to be firmly rooted and grounded (strong, firm and steadfast) in God.
Similarly, James 1:12 says, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Here again, you don't get the rewards (the crown of life) until you have persevered under trial and stood the test.
So, learn to be thankful in your trials, because in order to get your breakthrough, you need a trial to break through.
Therefore, don't be discouraged during times of suffering. Know that after you have suffered a little while, God himself will make you strong firm and steadfast.
Your gifts can take you somewhere, but you need character to keep you there.
When a person, especially a minister, is very gifted, others often flock to that person. However, he or she must have Godly character in order to remain humble, so that the ministry won't turn sour.
If you have great gifts and you are waiting for God to promote you and wondering why He doesn't, check your character. Examine your Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Do you walk in love with others (John 13:34-35)? Do you purposefully look for ways to bless others and reach out to people (Luke 10:30-37)? Do you try to serve and put others first (Mark 9:35)? Do you keep your word and do what you say you will do (Psalm 15:1-5, especially notice v. 4)? Those are the key elements of character necessary for successful, lasting ministry.
Integrity, excellence, and faith are the only things that can keep you steady in the storms of life. If you lack those, then you lack Godly character.
If you lack character, then you may end up doing more harm than good to the name of God. Although your gifts may take you somewhere, you need character to keep you there.
posted by JoN3d!5oN @ 20:02
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Thankfulness depends on what is in your heart, not what is in your hand.
Most people have no trouble finding things to complain about: traffic is slow, gas is too expensive, the weather is bad, prices are too high. Yet in every single situation, that same person also has a lot to be thankful for: he can drive, has a car, has a shelter to be protected from the weather, and has the money to purchase necessary items. Labels: Enjection
Your circumstances may not be all that great, but wherever you are it is God's will that you give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18). As a Christian, that is possible because no matter what your circumstances are, you can always thank God for deliverance through Christ (see 2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 7:24-25).
Indeed, the Israelites knew that thanksgiving was so important that part of the official duty of the tribe of Levi was to thank God: They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord (1 Chronicles 23:30). They had heart of thankfulness and were instructed to be thankful regardless of what happened that day.
The psalmist wrote: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name (Psalm 100:4). Notice that we can't even enter God's gates unless we're thankful.
It certainly is possible to live giving thanks to God the Father for everything (Ephesians 5:20), because thankfulness depends on what is in your heart, not what is in your hand.
posted by JoN3d!5oN @ 20:17