Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: The Call to Forgive and Embrace
Scripture Text: Philemon 8 – 25

Introduction
Forgiveness is something that we need in life because all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3: 23)

Explanation
Paul appeals to Philemon on the basis of love.

The grace of God is able to transform our lives.

We all need a “Barnabas” in our lives who believes and trust that the grace of God can indeed transform us.

In his appeal to Philemon, Paul embodies what Christ has done for him.

Final Word
Let us be ready to forgive and embrace people!

Reflection Question
1. As you reflect on your life, how has God brought about changes/transformation in your life.
2. Do you have a “Barnabas” in your life? Who can you be a “Barnabas” to?
3. Is there anyone reaching out to you for forgiveness? Are you able to forgive?

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Speaker: Rev Dr Ng Kok Moi
Sermon Title: “Talk to me….”
Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 11a

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Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: The Gospel brings People together
Scripture Text: Philemon 1 – 7

Introduction
Philemon’s Main Message – Paul’s appeal to Philemon to forgive and embrace the runaway slave named Onesimus as a brother.

Explanation
1) Paul teaches us to have a spiritual habit of giving thanks to God for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

2) Philemon teaches us that faith in Jesus and the act of love for all people regardless of who they are belongs together.

3) Paul teaches us that God has placed us within community (Koinonia). We are to called to actively and mutually participate in the life of life of our Koinonia.

Final Word
As being part of God’s community, Philemon is challenged to forgive and embrace Onesimus (Verses 8 – 25)

Reflection Question
1) How can we make it a spiritual habit in giving thanks to God for our fellow brothers and sisters.

2) How can we grow in our love for each other within the community that God has placed us?

3) How can we actively and mutually participate in the life of our CG?

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