Just One Sing
(this is a weekly 1-point sermon reflection by Brother York Sing)
Since May 1st 2022, I have reflected on the Sunday Service messages. How? I will pick just one part of the message that I identify with strongly and write a response to that. Of course you may say that this may not do justice to the entire message but the rationale is not to write a critical analysis of the whole message; it’s simply my personal response. It’s also not lengthy so I hope others can join me as it is not too hard to do too.
The heading which I give is ‘Just One Sing’ with the pun on ‘thing’ with ‘sing’ as, to sing is to feel good about things and it is my last name too.
York Sing
Date: 19-07-26
Preacher: Ps Daniel Foo
Title: Think Outside the Box
Think Outside the Box
To name a message which is in line with the Church’s annual theme of ‘to continue the work of Jesus’ as ‘Think outside the Box’, is indeed doing just that.
Ps Daniel started by going through a list of what believers ought to do to follow Jesus’ footsteps. This same list is reproduced below:
| Actions |
Implications |
Biblical references |
| Live as Jesus lived |
A single grain of wheat |
John 12:24 |
| See what Jesus saw |
Compassion |
Matthew 9:36 |
| Speak what Jesus spoke |
Proclaim the Bible |
Matthew 9:35 |
| Hear what Jesus heard |
The voice of God the Father |
John 5:30 |
| Do what Jesus did |
Do the works of the Father |
John 5:17 |
The list is of course anchored by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Underpinning the title of the message is Jesus’ wisdom and Ps Daniel’s biblical references stem from 1 Cor 1: 22-24 and 30. Wherever possible Ps Daniel substantiated with anecdotes and testimonies related to his work and it is not hard to see God’s hand in all of those testimonies.
Ps Daniel then gave examples of Jesus’ wisdom and these are reproduced below.
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Dealing with the Chief Priests and the Elders of the People: This refers to the question regarding the baptism of John.
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Dealing with the Pharisees and Herodians: This refers to Jesus responding to the question: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar?
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A Response to the Sadducees: This refers to the question: Whose wife will this woman be in heaven?
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Jesus asking the Pharisees: What do you think about Christ?
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Dealing with the Sabbath Issues: Eating Grain and Healing the Sick
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Dealing with the People of Israel: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery
The Wisdom of Jesus came from the following:
- The Bible
- Relationship with God the Father
- The Holy Spirit: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" (Luke 4:18),"
- the Spirit of wisdom" (Isaiah 11:2)
The mindset of Jesus is one that flips the traditional mindsets of people:
- The greatest must become the servant of all
- Love your enemies
- Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven
In conclusion Ps Daniel said that the wisdom of Jesus is not attained overnight. It can only happen when one can do the following:
- Meditating on God's Word day and night
- Cultivating habits - apply God's word
- Communing with the Holy Spirit
Date: 28-06-26
Preacher: Ps Lorena Tsai
Title: Bold in Proclaiming Jesus
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Date: 21-06-26
Preacher: Ps Ong Kian Kee
Title: Knowing Him
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Date: 14-06-26
Preacher: Rev Lawrence Seow
Title: John 4:34
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Date: 07-06-26
Preacher: Ps Daniel Foo
Title: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
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Date: 31-05-26
Preacher: Bro Johnny Chin
Title: Depending on the Holy Spirit
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Date: 24-05-26
Preacher: Bro Isaac Sun
Title: Draw Near To Man (Part 1)
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Date: 10-05-26
Preacher: Dr Tan Lai Yong
Title: Gospel Is God’s Total Love
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Date: 03-05-26
Preacher: Ps Sing Sing
Title: To Continue the work of Jesus
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Date: 26-04-26
Preacher: Rev Yee
Title: Disciple Training Fulfilling The Great Commission
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Date: 19-04-26
Preacher: Ps Henson Lim
Title: Finish the Work
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Date: 12-04-26
Preacher: Ps Chen Mengxia
Title: Three Horses
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Date: 05-04-26
Preacher: Rev Lawrence Seow
Title: Crucify To Live
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Date: 29-03-26
Preacher: Ps Lam Yuen Foong
Title: Renew Their Strength
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Date: 22-03-26
Preacher: Ps Daniel Foo
Title: Hello, where are you?
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Date: 15-03-26
Preacher: Pastor Choe Humphrey
Title: Hello, where are you?
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Date: 08-03-26
Preacher: Ps Colin Wong
Title: Set Free To Be Sent
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Date: 01-03-26
Preacher: Rev Ramachandran
Title: My Calling - Purpose in the Pit
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Date: 22-02-26
Preacher: Bro Isaac Sun
Title: The Great Commission …To continue the work of Jesus
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Date: 15-02-26
Preacher: Bro Johnny Chin
Title: God Uses Willing Witnesses
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Date: 08-02-26
Preacher: Ps Bambang
Title: To Continue the Work of Jesus
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Date: 01-02-26
Preacher: Bro Jonathan Heng
Title: Who Will Go?
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Date: 25-01-26
Preacher: Pastor Choe Humphrey
Title: ‘Never Thought Of’
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Date: 11-01-26
Preacher: Ps Ong Kian Kee
Title: Forgetting What’s Behind
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Date: 04-01-26
Preacher: Ps Png Yoke Hoon
Title: To Continue the Work of Jesus
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