Episodes
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Our Solemn Vow (Nehemiah 9:38-10:39)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: William HC
Date: 10th November 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39
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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 10.
In Nehemiah 10, Israel’s vows of repentance seem impressive for a time. But only Jesus’s vows of love and faithfulness will transform a people forever.
The motivation for Israel’s vows (9:32–38)
The extent of Israel’s vows (10:1–39)
the people (10:1–29)the promises (10:30–39)
The shortcomings with Israel’s vows
Forgetting their Messiah (9:36)Forgetting their mission (10:28-31)For reflection:
Should Christians avoid marrying outside their nationality, or avoid working on Saturdays? What do you think is the enduring principle behind Israel’s vows for us to follow today?How can you encourage your brothers and sisters to keep God’s King and His mission at the centre of our commitments? -
God is Glorious and Gracious (Nehemiah 9)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Michael Drake
English Service
Date: 3rd November 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38
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Ps Michael Drake preaching from Nehemiah 9.
In Nehemiah 9, God’s word reveals God’s everlasting glory and grace.
A. Israel's response in worship began with confession, climaxed with praise (9:1-6)B. Israel confessed God’s repeated faithfulness, in contrast to Israel’s repeated evil (9:7-31)C. Yet they forgot their confessions! (9:32-38)
Their petition was for earthly gloryTheir hope was the lawTheir plan was their covenantD. This all points to Christ (Romans 15:4, Gal. 3:12-14)a. Live for Christb. Live in Christc. Live with Christ
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Living in the Moment (Nehemiah 8:13-18)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Barry Lee
English Service
Date: 27th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 8:13-18
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Ps Barry preaching from Nehemiah 8:13-18.
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God's Powerful Word (Nehemiah 8:1-12)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Peter Anderson
English Service
Date: 20th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12
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Ps Peter Anderson (Grace City Church) preaching from Nehemiah 8:1-12.
Reading God's Word: The People Gather United and Expectant, 8:1-3Understanding God's Word: The Teachers Explain Clearly and Accurately, 8:4-8Applying God's Word: The People Respond with Repentance and Joy, 8:9-12 -
Now What? (Nehemiah 7:1-73)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Albert Tang
English Service
Date: 13th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73
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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 7.
In Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah:
Rostered the gatekeepers (v1-4); Recounted the people (v5-69); Recorded the gifts (v70-74).For reflection:
What good and bad experiences have you had with church?How can I contribute to the building of this church? -
Personally Attacked (Nehemiah 6:1-7:4)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 6th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-7:4
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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 6:1-7:4.
In Nehemiah 6:1 – 7:4 we see:
Three personal attacks:
Public accusations (Neh. 6:1–9)Deceptive invitations (Neh. 6:10–14)Ongoing opposition (Neh. 6:15–19)Two personal responses:
Don't be shocked – pray! (Neh. 6:9, 14)Don't give up – persevere! (Neh. 7:1–4)One perpetual truth: Fear God > people (Neh. 7:2, Prov. 9:10, 2 Cor. 5:9)
Good news… Christ was personally attacked for you."The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” And they said many other insulting things to him." – Luke 22:63–65
For reflection:
What personal attacks do you need God to strengthen you for right now??Who are the enemies of God that you are afraid of today? What truths about God and His Son will help us to respond faithfully? -
The Howling Song (Psalm 88)
Series: Mental Health and the Church
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 29th September 2024
Passage: Psalm 88:1-18
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Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 88 for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Psalm 88 shows us:
Life can be dark – even God’s people admit it (v1–5, 15)Life can be dark – but the LORD saves (v1, 9, 13)Life can be dark – why are You behind this God? (v6–8, 16)So why sing this psalm? (v10–12, 14)
to know we’re not alone in our lamentto learn it’s not always well in our livesto hear His voice deeper in our darknessFor reflection:
Is it OK for God’s people to feel darkness? Why or why not?Share a time you felt like you felt darkness or depression like Psalm 88 described. How were your thoughts similar or different to this psalmist?How can we make PCBC a safe space for people to share their sorrows to the God who saves? -
Walk the Talk (Nehemiah 5:14-19)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Albert Tang
English Service
Date: 22nd September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 5:14-19
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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 5:14-19.
Three traits of a godly leader:
Enforcing restraints (v14-15)Exercising generosity (v16-18)Enduring with reverence (v15, 19) -
The Outcry (Nehemiah 5:1-13)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Barry Lee
English Service
Date: 15th September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-13
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Ps Barry Lee preaching from Nehemiah 5:1-13.
Hearing the outcry: Then (vv. 1-8)Hearing the outcry: Now Recommitting to God's vision (vv. 9-13) -
Building in the Face of Opposition (Nehemiah 4)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Sam Cutforth
English Service
Date: 8th September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23
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Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from Nehemiah 4.
We build on a battlefieldWe build on a battlefield in prayer We build on a battlefield with action We build on a battlefield with God who fights for us -
United in Service (Nehemiah 3)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 1st September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32
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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 3.
Notice the work for God (Nehemiah 3:1–4)Notice the workers of God (Nehemiah 3:1–32, 1 Cor. 12:27)Notice the God at work behind it all (Jeremiah 31:38, Hebrews 11:13–16, 1 Peter 2:4–5)God’s holy dwelling place is strengthened by all the people, for all the people of God.
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The Six Leadership Hats (Nehemiah 2)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Barry Lee
English Service
Date: 25th August 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-20
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Ps Barry Lee preaches on Nehemiah 2.
Six leadership hats of Nehemiah:
The suffering hat (v3)The praying hat (v4, 8)The planner hat (v6-8)The endurer hat (v13-15)The motivator hat (v16-18)The fighter hat (v19-20) -
Moved or Unmoved? (Nehemiah 1)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: Albert Tang
English Service
Date: 18th August 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11
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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 1.
Nehemiah was deeply moved after hearing the devastating news of Jerusalem, yet he grasped hold the promise of God and prayed for His favour.
Moved to pray (1:1-10)His situation (v1-2)His response (v3-4)His prayer: he confessed (v5-7)His prayer: he professed (v8-10)Moved to plan (1:11)For reflection:
When were you deeply moved for God's people? What was the situation? How did you pray for the situation? What did you do to follow up? -
The Angry Song (Psalm 2)
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 11th August 2024
Passage: Psalm 2:1-12
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Ps William HC preaching from Psalm 2.
Pointless Rage (v1–3)The LORD laughs (v4-6)The Son is King (v7-9)So join His choir (v10-12)Don’t be scared: keep worshipping Him (v11)Don’t betray Him: kiss with purity (v12a)Don’t be proud: take cover in Him (v12b) -
The Answer to our Fear (Isaiah 9:2-7)
Series: Theology Sunday
Speaker: John Tucker
English Service
Date: 4th August 2024
Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7
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Dr John Tucker (Carey Baptist College) preaching from Isaiah 9:2-7.
Because of Jesus...
We can know light in darkness (v. 2)We can know joy in gloom (v. 3)We can know freedom in oppression (v. 4)We can know peace in strife (v. 5) -
A Foundation for Doing Good (Titus 3)
Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus)
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 28th July 2024
Passage: Titus 3:1-15
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Ps William HC preaching from Titus 3.
Titus 3 teaches us that the true, saving news about Jesus is:
Our foundation… (v3–7)…for doing good in our world (v1–2, 8, 14)Three final lessons (v9–15)Words can be wasteful, so avoid foolish talk (v9)Division destroys, so warn divisive people (v10–11)The gospel is true, so be devoted to doing good (v12–15) -
A Foundation for Godly Families (Titus 2)
Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus)
Speaker: Isaac Ko
English Service
Date: 21st July 2024
Passage: Titus 2:1-15
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Isaac Ko preaching from Titus 2.
Growing up...Instructions for the family (v1-10)"For the grace of God has appeared" (v11-15)Three suggestions for godly families:
Recognise that everyone is different.Self-control is very important.Disciple and teaching should be our culture. -
A Foundation for the Church (Titus 1)
Series: Truth For Doing Good (Titus)
Speaker: Isaac Ko
English Service
Date: 14th July 2024
Passage: Titus 1:1-16
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Isaac Ko preaching from Titus 1.
Part 1: Introducing Titus (v1-4)Part 2: Application:
Pursuing knowledge of the truth (v1)Appointing godly leaders (v5-9)Rebuking those who miss the mark (v10-16) -
Unless The Lord Builds (Psalm 127)
Speaker: Michael Gao
English Service
Date: 7th July 2024
Passage: Psalm 127:1-5
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Michael Gao (Ministry Apprentice at Auckland EV) preaches from Psalm 127.
The outer layer: work and familyThe inner layer: God's house and God's householdTwo applications -
A Radical Response (Ezra 10)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)
Speaker: William HC
English Service
Date: 30th June 2024
Passage: Ezra 10:1-44
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Ps William preaching from Ezra 10.
In Ezra 10, we see God’s people:
Radically uproot deadly sin (v9-11)Collectively confront unrepentant sin (v5-8, v12-17)Willingly obey God’s Law (v1-4, v18-44) - Show more
