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LORD'S DAY MORNING SERVICE, 13 October 2019 Sermon Text: John 8:31-47 Main Points: Introduction I. True church vs. false church II. What does ‘the marks of the true church’ mean? III. The true proclamation of the word of God Conclusion INTRODUCTION In spring, farmers get busier. Sowing is one of their works usually done in … Continue reading The Marks of the True Church: 1. “True Proclamation of the Word”

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 8 October 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Psalm 48:1-14 / (NT) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Main Points:     Introduction    I. Church and building    II. Belief and building    III. Church’s responsibility with its facility    Conclusion INTRODUCTION … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#9): Church and Its Facility

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 1 October 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Exodus 18:10-27 / (NT) Ephesians 4:1-16 Main Points:     Introduction    I. The purpose of church offices    II. The relationship between church officers and the congregants    III. The dynamic … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#8): Church and Its Offices

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 24 September 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Deuteronomy 6:1-15 / (NT) 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Main Points:     Introduction    I. Three purposes of nurture    II. Some misconceptions about nurture    III. Practical guidance in nurturing    Conclusion … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#7): Church and Its Nurture

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 17 September 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Psalm 72:1-20 / (NT) John 15:1-17 Main Points:     Introduction    I. “Faith mission” and its limitation    II. “Ownership” mission    Conclusion INTRODUCTION ‘How to live as a Christian’ is … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#6): Church and Its Mission

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 10 September 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Psalm 67 / (NT) Matthew 5:13-16 Main Points:    Introduction    I. The problem in church growth    II. A quick and popular solution for church growth    III. The biblical … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#5): Church and Its Growth

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 3 September 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Psalm 29 / (NT) Hebrews 10:19-25 Main Points:     Introduction     I. Simple worship     II. Reverent worship    Conclusion INTRODUCTION This morning, the message for us is ‘Church and Its … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#4): Church and Its Worship

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 27 August 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Deuteronomy 7:1-11 / (NT) Colossians 2:16-3:4 Main Points:     Introduction     I. Not ‘What I feel’ but ‘What the Bible says’     II. Setting minds on things that are above     … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#3): Church and The Regulative Principle

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 20 August 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Jeremiah 31:31-40 / (NT) 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Main Points: Introduction     I. Popular understanding of church membership     II. Biblical teaching on church membership     III. Biblical teaching on practicING church … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#2): Church and Its Membership

Summary of the sermon preached by Rev Dr K. Song on 13 August 2017 at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Peppermint Grove. Bible Readings: (OT) Psalm 45 / (NT) 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Main Points: Introduction     I. Church is of God     II. Church is of the called and sanctified saints     III. Church is local … Continue reading Ministry Vision (#1): Church and Its Nature