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The Greatness of Being a Humble Servant

How does the Bible define true greatness? The world defines it in terms of the scope of a person’s impact on the world. A “great” person is one who will be remembered. In contrast, Jesus says that greatness is found in the humble service of others, especially the least of those who are among us. Listen as Pastor Josh explains the difference this makes to the life of the church and the transfer of the gospel to the next generation.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Mark 9:33-37
Series: New Member Sunday

The Myth-Busting Gospel

People often say that the gospel is counter-cultural, but in what ways? In this section of Romans 6, the Apostle Paul applies the gospel in ways that bust three cultural myths relating to human freedom, human independence, and human psychology. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:15-19
Series: Romans

The Power of Gospel Thinking

In 1952, Pastor Norman Vincent Peale wrote the bestselling book The Power of Positive Thinking: The book promises you that, if you drown out negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts about how great you are and how successful you will be, then good things will happen. Although the message was wrong, the method was biblical. In these verses, the Apostle Paul will teach us the importance of lining up our thinking with the truth that we are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the power of gospel thinking.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:8-11
Series: Romans

No Longer Slaves

Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin” (John 8:34). What did he mean? Is there a way out of this slavery from sin? If so, how does that affect our lives? Listen as Pastor Josh explains the Apostle Paul’s answer in these verses.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 6:5-7
Series: Romans

Joyful Evangelism

What is the relevance of Christian joy to Christian witness? These two verses from this well-known and deeply loved Psalm on repentance show us that the most effective evangelism is done by the most joyful Christians. In this special outreach sermon, Pastor Josh shows us where this joy comes from and the difference it makes to our efforts to reach the lost.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Psalm 51:12-13
Series: Standalone

The Second Adam and the Reign of Grace

John Newton wrote “Amazing Grace” over 250 years ago. It remains a timeless hymn because of how beautifully it captures the grace of God revealed and expressed in the gospel. In this text, the Apostle Paul writes his own reasons for why we should be amazed by grace. It has to do with how Christ’s gift was so much greater than Adam’s trespass. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 5:15-17
Series: Romans

The First Adam and the Reign of Death

Why does death exist in the world? Scientific explanations can only go so far. Only theology can provide an existentially satisfying answer as well as a life-giving solution. According to this passage in Romans, any understanding of death must begin with an understanding of our relationship to the first man, Adam. Listen as Pastor Josh explains.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 5:12-14
Series: Romans

The Joy of Salvation

John Stott once wrote that “the major hallmark of justified believers is joy, especially joy in God himself.” What are some of the gospel realities that create and cultivate this joy? What are some practical ways that we can remind ourselves of these realities and introduce them to those around us? Listen as Pastor Josh explains these verses and applies them to our lives for the sake of our joy in God.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Romans 5:9-11
Series: Romans

Why Generosity Matters

Jesus spoke more about money than any other single issue in the Gospels, because how we handle money reveals a person’s true character. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches about how we can become generous, joyful and faith-filled givers.

Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Series: Standalone

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