Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: Treasuring and Seeking after God
Scripture Text: Matthew 6: 19 – 34

Introduction
We tend to seek after possessions that gives us comfort, luxury and security as treasures.

Explanation
I. Jesus forbids us from storing up earthly possessions as treasures because these things do not last.

II. Jesus calls us to store up heavenly treasures for these has got eternal value that do not diminish.

III. Jesus exhorts us to seek first his kingdom and righteousness and to trust that God knows our needs.

Final Word
Keep our passion and concentration upon knowing and doing the will of God.

Reflection Questions
1. Reflect upon the worries of your life? Verbalize it in a form of a prayer to God.
2. What are some of hurdles you face in knowing and doing the will of God? Verbalize it in a form of a prayer to God.
3. How can you learn to trust God more deeply with regards to your personal needs? Verbalize it in a form of a prayer to God

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Speaker: Datuk Jory Leong
Sermon Title: Next Gen
Scripture Text: Judges 2: 7 – 12

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Speaker: Ms Taeko Funaoka
Sermon Title: Motives for acts of righteousness
Scripture Text: Matthew 6: 1 – 18

Introduction

Our acts of righteousness – our action in obedience to God- come from hearts that are in the right relationship with God for His glory, not for our own self-glorification.

Three Jewish religious practices – almsgiving, prayer, fasting.
Reference

Almsgiving: Deuteronomy 15:11, 14:28-29
Prayer: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Daniel 6:10
Fasting: 2 Samuel 12:15-16, Ezra 8:21

1. Warning against the practices of hypocrites (v2, 5, 16)

Principle (v1): Warning against the wrong motives.
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to
be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your
Father in heaven.” (v1)

Almsgiving (v2), Prayer (v5), Fasting (v16)

2. Instruction on right conduct (vv.3-4, 6, 9-13, 17-18)

Principle (v4, 6, 18): Acts directed to God in secret.
“… your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Almsgiving (vv3-4)
Prayer (vv6-15)

Attitudes of prayer and the model prayer (vv7-13)
Fasting (vv17-18)

Reflection and Application

What are our motivations and attitudes for practicing spiritual disciplines and doing good deeds?

• Our gratitude for the grace and love of God who sent His Son to save us (John 3:16).
• Our love in response to His love for us (Matthew 22:37-39).
• Our desire to have a deeper relationship with God.

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