Speaker: Ms Taeko Funaoka
Sermon Title: Wisdom from Above
Scripture Text: James 3: 13 – 18 (ESV)

Introduction

The book of James is about understanding what saving faith looks like. For James, faith and actions are to work together (2:22) However, he also recognized that within the faith communities, there was misconduct of speech and behaviour that were prideful and self-centred.

James asked “Who is wise among you?” (v.13a)

1. Who is wise? (v13)

If one claims they are wise, they should demonstrate it by their good conduct and deeds, doing so with the humility and gentleness that wisdom provides. Whether we are wise or not, it should be reflected in the way we live.

James discusses two types of wisdom, highlighting their differences in origins, characters, and the outcomes that each type of wisdom produces.

2. Earthly wisdom (vv14-16)
a. Characters: Bitter jealousy, selfish ambition (v14).
b. Origin: Earthly, unspiritual, demonic (v15).
c. Outcomes: Disorder and every vile practice (v16).

3. Wisdom from above (vv17-18)
a. Characters: Pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere (v17).
b. Origin: God (v17).
c. Outcomes: Foster peace and form righteousness in community (v18).

Application

• Walk in the fear of God (Proverbs 1:7)
• Seek God’s wisdom (Proverbs 2:6-11)

Reflection
• Are my actions motivated by earthly wisdom or wisdom from God?
• How can I apply the wisdom from God to specific situations in my life today?

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Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam
Sermon Title: Great Faith
Scripture Text: Matthew 15: 21 – 28

Introduction

In today’s text we meet a Canaanite woman whose faith was great. She had a faith that was relentless.

Explanation

• Jesus intentionally walks into the Gentile territory bringing hope to the Gentiles.
• The Canaanite woman who recognises Jesus as the Messiah pleads for mercy. She comes to Jesus with humility not entitlement.
• The Canaanite woman perseveres through in faith. She refuses to be discouraged.

Final Word

A great faith is a faith that is severely tested. So, don’t give up.

Reflection Question

1. Was there a season in your life where you felt that God was silent towards you? How did you respond?
2. Have you ever felt discouraged in your prayer life?
3. How your faith been tested? Share your experience with one another.

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Speaker: Rev Ashok Amarasingham
Sermon Title: Jesus Came to Serve
Scripture Text: Mark 10: 35 – 45

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