Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: The Christmas Message
Scripture Text: Luke 1: 11 – 18, Luke 1: 26 – 33, Luke 2: 8 – 20

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Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: Immanuel: Facing our Fear
Scripture Text: Psalm 46

Introduction
The presence of Jesus who is our Immanuel helps us in times of fear. He gives us the confidence that we need in times of fear.

Explanation

1. God is that place of refuge. He is that place of safety. He is that place whereby we can be protected.

2. We are able to stand strong in the midst of trouble and fear because we have a relationship with God.

3. God is in control and because He is in control, we are to be still.

Final Word
We are God’s children and as God’s children let us turn to Jesus who is our Immanuel in times of fear.

Reflection Question
1. Think and reflect about some of your fearful moment, how did you overcome those moments?
2. Do you sense God urging you to take a step of faith in some of the things that is happening in your life? Can you trust God to be with you in those challenges?

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Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: Immanuel: Anchoring the Soul
Scripture Text: Psalm 25, Luke 2: 10

Introduction
The presence of Immanuel who is God with us brings us hope. The kind of hope that holds our life and anchors our soul when we go through crisis.

Explanation

1. David’s ability to surrender, submit and wait on God to act.

2. David’s need for guidance. He desires to remain in God’s ways; God’s path and God’s truth even in the midst of crisis.

3. David’s acute awareness of his own sinfulness.

Final Word
Let us continue to cling on to the hope that God is present with us in our daily struggles.

Reflection Question
1. What are some of your concerns and pleasures that weighs you down? Pray for God’s strength to be able to lift up your soul to God

2. Are you aware that your sins are great? Ponder and think about your sins and how God in his love and mercy has forgiven you.

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Speaker: Ms Taeko Funaoka
Sermon Title: Immanuel: Veiled by the darkness of despair
Scripture Text: Psalm 77, Isaiah 42: 2 – 3

Introduction
• God is with us every moment of our lives.
• Is it possible that we sense God is far away in time of difficulty?
• Out of 150 psalms in the Book of Psalms, one third is the psalms of lament.

1. Cry for help & painful reflection (vv1-6)
The psalmist cried out to God for help in distress. He recalled the ways how God has shown grace in the past and compared with current situation where he does not hear from God.

2. Questions (vv7-9)
Powerful questions emerged from this constant cry and painful reflection. It also helps to redirect the psalmist’s heart.

3. Remembering God’s mighty saving works (v10-20)
The Psalmist decided to remember God’s mighty works in the past, which encouraged him and led him to praise God.
Isaiah 42:1-4: God’s Servant, who will bring justice in gentle, compassionate, and humble way. It was fulfilled in the life and work of Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:18-21).

Conclusion
• Conscious acts of remembrance remind us of the unchanging character of God’s love and His salvation.
• God is with us in all seasons, and He gently strengthens our faith, and instils hope in us in our difficult time.

Reflection
1. Recall the time when you experienced God’s grace, love, mercy or encouragement.
2. Will you hold on to Jesus and trust Him to take care of you in time of difficulty?
3. Is there anyone around you who needs to receive this hope and assurance of Immanuel – God with us?

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