| Session 8: 27th June Saturday 9am to 10pm | Submission and Authority plus YMMP Outing | Simon | Week 9 Yushan, Sherman, |
| Session 9: 3rd July Friday 730 to 11pm | MissionsHomework: Questions by Dr Ed | Ed Pousson | Week 10 Samuel, Leslie, |
| Session 10: 17th July Friday 730 to 11pm | Repentance and Forgiveness | Simon | Week 12 Eliz, jasmine |
| Session 11: 7th Aug Friday 730 to 10th Aug Monday-National Day Long Weekend Make the dates available!! Our YMMP FINALE! | YMMP CAMP! - Repentance and Forgiveness(Ministry) -Spiritual Warfare -Relationships | Simon | Week 15
Pls pray that we can get Sentosa Cove!!!
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
New updates to schedule!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Fruits and Roots of Pride
Fruit and Roots of Pride- Floyd McClung
Pride deceives us
James 4
God gives grace to those who humble themselves
It’s our responsibility to humble ourselves.
Humility is not humiliation. Sets us free
The work is ongoing. Thank God we have hope in Christ. We have a victorious and risen saviour. Jesus now lives in our heart. If we humble ourselves, we can receive all things
Pride
Job 35:12-
Psalm 12:3- cut off flattering lips
Prob 8:13
Prob 11:2- shame follows pride
Prob 13: 10 – by pride comes contention
Not honest when we say “we have personality clash”. It’s pride.
Point finger and blame instead of loving, accepting people
When we struggle, it’s not about the other person.
“You’re struggling and there’s something wrong with your heart”-God
Prayed to be more like Jesus? People and things are sent to mold our character
What’s on the inside comes out. Under pressure and conflict. God uses them to reveal what’s in our heart.
Prob 6- Pride comes before destruction.
God hates pride. Be on God’s side against pride.
If you are neutral and hardened, deception will come in.
It requires a response from us.
God doesn’t want to hurt your pride, He wants to kill it!
If you are committed to honesty, humility, God gives grace
Prob 28:25-stirs up strife
If there is conflict in ministry, someone is operating in pride
1 Peter 5: 5- “Be submissive to those older…
If we humble ourselves, we become like Jesus
It takes humility to receive. When you turn down offers, gifts, it’s pride.
Prefer others, by age, gender, and experience.
What is pride?
Thinking or pretending something we are not.
Humility embraces transparency. We can acknowledge our mistakes.
Pride is deception and self-deception.
Self-confidence, gratitude, initiative is not pride. False humility is pride.
Obey God above your culture.
Pride is choosing not to seek after God or acknowledge our total dependency on Him.
God has every right to rule our lives as created.
The fool says there is no God.
Every sin can be traced back to pride.
Even demanding what is yours can be pride.
Let’s do it when God calls with humility.
Pride is subtle.
Pride comes from inside.
“Pride- chief cause of misery. Enmity… As long as you are proud, you cannot know God.” CS Lewis
Satan, author of pride, Isaiah 14:13-14
“I” repeated. Self-centeredness. God is author of humility.
Pride is like cancer. Wake up and find something wrong. When awareness comes, they can choose 2 responses. Get help or ignore/pretend it’s not there.
Self-denial will destroy us.
Invite Jesus to be the heart surgeon and expose pride.
Do you want God to deal with you?
Proceed to watch part 2
Updated Schedule 18 June 09
YMMP Schedule 2009
Date/Time | Topic | Speaker | Remarks/Devotional |
Session 1: 25nd April Saturday 930am to 1230pm | Conflict Resolution | Benny Ho | Seminar Week 0 |
| Session 2: 27th April Friday 730 to 11pm | Hearing the voice of God | Ken Chua | Week1 |
| Session 3: 8th May Friday 730 to 11pm | Stewardship | Yvonne Huang | Week 2 |
| Session 4: 22nd May Friday 730 to 11pm | Fear of the Lord | James | Week 4 Mun, Elin |
| Session 5: 5th June Friday 730 to 11pm | Relationships Ian Wong POSTPONED | Week 6 | |
| Session 6: 12th June Friday 730 to 11pm | The Fruits and Roots of Pride Part 1 | DVD | Week 7 |
| Session 7: 19th June Friday 730 to 11pm | The Fruits and Roots of Pride Part 2&3 | DVD | Week 8 Sherman, jasmine Leslie, |
| Session 8: 27th June Saturday 9am to 10pm | Repentance and Forgiveness | Simon | Week 9 Yushan, |
| Session 9: 3rd July Friday 730 to 11pm | Missions | Ed Pousson | Week 10 Samuel, |
| Session 10: 17th July Friday 730 to 11pm | Submission and Authority | Simon | Week 12 Eliz, |
| Session 11: 7th Aug Friday 730 to 10th Aug Monday-National Day Long Weekend Make the dates available!! Our YMMP FINALE! | YMMP CAMP! -Spiritual Warfare -Relationships | Simon | Week 15 **Part 1: PLAYMAX: June 12,13 Part 2 **Part 2:Summary Local Camp |
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Fear Of The Lord
The Fear Of The Lord
Two types of fear talked about in the Bible:
Fear of the Lord (Deut 10:12) – Beneficial & to be encouraged
Spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7) – Detrimental and to be overcome
The Fear Of The Lord
Many kinds of spirit of fear:
Demonic influenced fear – 2 Tim 1:7
Fear of man – 1 Samuel 15:24
Religious fear or superstitions
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is to “Stand in reverence & awe of God.”
Psalm 33:8
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.”
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
With “Reverence” & “Awe”
Reverence – Deep respect or devotion
Awe – Mixture of wonder & dread
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Psalm 8:13
“To fear the Lord is to hate evil”
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Psalm 111:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follows His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.”
The Fear Of The Lord
Then why should we choose the fear the Lord?
Because there are many wonderful promises to those who fear Him
It will keep us clean – Psalm 19:9
It is good wisdom – Proverbs 111:10
The Lord reveals His secrets to us – Psalm 25:14
The Lord protects us – Psalm 34:7
The Lord will instruct us – Psalm 25:12
The Lord watches over us – Psalm 33:18
The Lord will fulfill our desires – Psalm 145:19
The Fear Of The Lord
Then why should we choose the fear the Lord?
Because there are many wonderful promises to those who fear Him
It leads to life – Proverbs 19:23
It lengthen our lives – Proverbs 10:27
It is the fountain of life – Proverbs 14:27
The Fear Of The Lord is to:
Respect God with great reverence – Deut 10:12
Obey & trust in Him – Isaiah 41:10
Submit to His discipline – Hebrews 12:5-11
Worship Him in reverence & awe – Hebrews 12:28 & 29
The Fear Of The Lord
Walking in the fear of the Lord – the challenge to Abraham (Gen 17:1,2,24)
Walking in perfection – Blameless before God (v 1)
What does it mean to walk in perfection? – Job 1:1 & 8
Job was blameless and upright; one who shun evil and fear God
Being perfect towards God is a right attitude towards God and towards evil.
The Fear Of The Lord
Examples of the lack of the fear of the Lord:
Death of Nadab & Abihu, sons of Aaron (Lev. 10) O.T
Death of Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5)
N.T
Two types of fear talked about in the Bible:
Fear of the Lord (Deut 10:12) – Beneficial & to be encouraged
Spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7) – Detrimental and to be overcome
The Fear Of The Lord
Many kinds of spirit of fear:
Demonic influenced fear – 2 Tim 1:7
Fear of man – 1 Samuel 15:24
Religious fear or superstitions
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is to “Stand in reverence & awe of God.”
Psalm 33:8
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere Him.”
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
With “Reverence” & “Awe”
Reverence – Deep respect or devotion
Awe – Mixture of wonder & dread
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Psalm 8:13
“To fear the Lord is to hate evil”
The Fear Of The Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Psalm 111:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follows His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.”
The Fear Of The Lord
Then why should we choose the fear the Lord?
Because there are many wonderful promises to those who fear Him
It will keep us clean – Psalm 19:9
It is good wisdom – Proverbs 111:10
The Lord reveals His secrets to us – Psalm 25:14
The Lord protects us – Psalm 34:7
The Lord will instruct us – Psalm 25:12
The Lord watches over us – Psalm 33:18
The Lord will fulfill our desires – Psalm 145:19
The Fear Of The Lord
Then why should we choose the fear the Lord?
Because there are many wonderful promises to those who fear Him
It leads to life – Proverbs 19:23
It lengthen our lives – Proverbs 10:27
It is the fountain of life – Proverbs 14:27
The Fear Of The Lord is to:
Respect God with great reverence – Deut 10:12
Obey & trust in Him – Isaiah 41:10
Submit to His discipline – Hebrews 12:5-11
Worship Him in reverence & awe – Hebrews 12:28 & 29
The Fear Of The Lord
Walking in the fear of the Lord – the challenge to Abraham (Gen 17:1,2,24)
Walking in perfection – Blameless before God (v 1)
What does it mean to walk in perfection? – Job 1:1 & 8
Job was blameless and upright; one who shun evil and fear God
Being perfect towards God is a right attitude towards God and towards evil.
The Fear Of The Lord
Examples of the lack of the fear of the Lord:
Death of Nadab & Abihu, sons of Aaron (Lev. 10) O.T
Death of Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5)
N.T
Monday, May 25, 2009
PLAYMAX Training
Hi guys
did you enjoy the playmax training?
I was SOO Impressed!!!
These guys are so focussed and passionate about what they are doing!!
I really hope that you guys will be like them, filled with a sense of destiny and conviction in what you are doing in life
I'll like to share what stood out for me that day.
It's this single point that we must preach a Gospel that saves.
It's so easy to just organise youth events and try to connect youths to the church.
At the playmax training, i was asking God what He was saying to us. I got this stirring that we need to be more than just tour guides, ushers, game leaders...
and when the point came about preaching a Gospel that saves, it just hit home!
this means that the lostness of man MUST grip our hearts..
that man is eternally lost without the gospel, left to face the wrath of God...
Hence the gospel is not just to serve a soft fuzzy feeling inside...
but it has to power to save
Do we understand what that means for us as messengers?
go for the max!!!
did you enjoy the playmax training?
I was SOO Impressed!!!
These guys are so focussed and passionate about what they are doing!!
I really hope that you guys will be like them, filled with a sense of destiny and conviction in what you are doing in life
I'll like to share what stood out for me that day.
It's this single point that we must preach a Gospel that saves.
It's so easy to just organise youth events and try to connect youths to the church.
At the playmax training, i was asking God what He was saying to us. I got this stirring that we need to be more than just tour guides, ushers, game leaders...
and when the point came about preaching a Gospel that saves, it just hit home!
this means that the lostness of man MUST grip our hearts..
that man is eternally lost without the gospel, left to face the wrath of God...
Hence the gospel is not just to serve a soft fuzzy feeling inside...
but it has to power to save
Do we understand what that means for us as messengers?
go for the max!!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
YMMP Session 3: Stewardship, Yvonne Huang
What is Stewardship?
The practice of systematic and
Proportionate giving of time, abilities,
material possessions and all God’s gifts
to us based on the conviction that they are a
trust from God, to be used in His service,
for the benefit of all mankind in grateful
acknowledgment of Christ’s redeeming love.
(Dr Han Kyung Chik)
Stewardship Check
Who Am I? – How do you see yourself?
What do I do? – home, church, community, work, activities, roles
Why are you doing what you do?
Where do you see Christ calling you to?
Where do you see yourself ultimately and
where do you see yourself today?
How do I practice stewardship
The Why of Stewardship
The Stewardship Mandate:
Genesis 1:27-31
Matt 28:18-19
A steward is a person who looks after something for someone.
Stewardship is about You & me
working as God’s vessels
entrusted with the gospel and His resources
to draw people to His kingdom
Our act of stewardship evangelises the people around us
Stewardship is for ALL
The Basic Principles of the Call to Stewardship
The Principle of Ownership
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Ps 24:1-2
Everything belongs to God, including wealth and honor. 1 Chron 29:11-12
God is the Owner
The Principle of Trust
Stewardship begins with a relationship of trust between us and God e.g. of David, Joseph and Moses
God has entrusted us with His resources. Gen 1:28-31
Stewardship is a duty we perform on behalf of the Master. Luke 12:42-44
The Principle of Accountability
Stewards are called to be accountable. Matt 25:14-29
God will hold us all accountable for the resources entrusted to us.
The Principle of Delegated Authority
We are Joint Heirs and Ambassadors of Christ
God and Moses (Ex 3:10), Jesus and His disciples – “So I send you”
Jesus and all believers – Matt 28:19
The Where of Stewardship : A Lifestyle
The call to stewardship
is about every aspect
of our lives,
every where we go.
The How of Stewardship : Elements of Stewardship as modeled by Joseph – 4Ms
Managing
Mobilizing
Multiplying
Maximizing
Managing Resources (Rule & Subdue)
Management and administration: Joseph was overseer over Potiphar’s house and property (Gen 39:4). He was also put in charge of the prisoners (Gen 39:22)
Mobilizing Resources (Fill the earth)
Joseph executed a plan to mobilize grain during the time of plenty (Gen 41:48-49)
Maximizing Resources: (Increase)
Joseph maximized his resources – he gave the people bread in exchange for livestock (Gen 47:15-16)
He bought the land in Egypt for Pharaoh (Gen 47:20)
He assigned 1/5 of the harvest for Pharaoh (Gen 47:24)
Multiplying Resources (Be fruitful)
Joseph multiplied resources from the grain by selling it to the people during the time of famine. (Gen 41:56-57)
Qualities of a good steward modeled in Joseph’s life
Integrity – Joseph refused to betray God’s trust in him. (Gen 39:9)
Faithfulness/Godliness – The Lord was with Joseph and he was a successful man
(Gen 39:2). Joseph was faithful and trusted by Potiphar (Gen 39:2-5)
Wisdom – God gave Joseph wisdom to rule Pharaoh’s people (Gen 41:39)
Diligence – Joseph personally went through Egypt gathering up the food (Gen 41:46-49)
Reflection:
Consider your role as a leader. Where have you fallen short in your stewardship? Write down three things you will do (NOW) to enhance your stewardship as a leader.
Refer to Col 3:23-24
The practice of systematic and
Proportionate giving of time, abilities,
material possessions and all God’s gifts
to us based on the conviction that they are a
trust from God, to be used in His service,
for the benefit of all mankind in grateful
acknowledgment of Christ’s redeeming love.
(Dr Han Kyung Chik)
Stewardship Check
Who Am I? – How do you see yourself?
What do I do? – home, church, community, work, activities, roles
Why are you doing what you do?
Where do you see Christ calling you to?
Where do you see yourself ultimately and
where do you see yourself today?
How do I practice stewardship
The Why of Stewardship
The Stewardship Mandate:
Genesis 1:27-31
Matt 28:18-19
A steward is a person who looks after something for someone.
Stewardship is about You & me
working as God’s vessels
entrusted with the gospel and His resources
to draw people to His kingdom
Our act of stewardship evangelises the people around us
Stewardship is for ALL
The Basic Principles of the Call to Stewardship
The Principle of Ownership
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Ps 24:1-2
Everything belongs to God, including wealth and honor. 1 Chron 29:11-12
God is the Owner
The Principle of Trust
Stewardship begins with a relationship of trust between us and God e.g. of David, Joseph and Moses
God has entrusted us with His resources. Gen 1:28-31
Stewardship is a duty we perform on behalf of the Master. Luke 12:42-44
The Principle of Accountability
Stewards are called to be accountable. Matt 25:14-29
God will hold us all accountable for the resources entrusted to us.
The Principle of Delegated Authority
We are Joint Heirs and Ambassadors of Christ
God and Moses (Ex 3:10), Jesus and His disciples – “So I send you”
Jesus and all believers – Matt 28:19
The Where of Stewardship : A Lifestyle
The call to stewardship
is about every aspect
of our lives,
every where we go.
The How of Stewardship : Elements of Stewardship as modeled by Joseph – 4Ms
Managing
Mobilizing
Multiplying
Maximizing
Managing Resources (Rule & Subdue)
Management and administration: Joseph was overseer over Potiphar’s house and property (Gen 39:4). He was also put in charge of the prisoners (Gen 39:22)
Mobilizing Resources (Fill the earth)
Joseph executed a plan to mobilize grain during the time of plenty (Gen 41:48-49)
Maximizing Resources: (Increase)
Joseph maximized his resources – he gave the people bread in exchange for livestock (Gen 47:15-16)
He bought the land in Egypt for Pharaoh (Gen 47:20)
He assigned 1/5 of the harvest for Pharaoh (Gen 47:24)
Multiplying Resources (Be fruitful)
Joseph multiplied resources from the grain by selling it to the people during the time of famine. (Gen 41:56-57)
Qualities of a good steward modeled in Joseph’s life
Integrity – Joseph refused to betray God’s trust in him. (Gen 39:9)
Faithfulness/Godliness – The Lord was with Joseph and he was a successful man
(Gen 39:2). Joseph was faithful and trusted by Potiphar (Gen 39:2-5)
Wisdom – God gave Joseph wisdom to rule Pharaoh’s people (Gen 41:39)
Diligence – Joseph personally went through Egypt gathering up the food (Gen 41:46-49)
Reflection:
Consider your role as a leader. Where have you fallen short in your stewardship? Write down three things you will do (NOW) to enhance your stewardship as a leader.
Refer to Col 3:23-24
Steps to hearing God's voice
Steps to Hearing God’s Voice
YMMP 09
HOW GOD SPEAKS
The Bible – God’s word to you already.
Romans 12:2 – do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of you mind then you will know God’s good pleasing, and perfect will.
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Prayer and Worship Times – dedicated and devoted to focusing on Him – loving Him. God speaks in this place.
Circumstances – God can orchestrate our circumstances in many different ways to speak to us.
Other Christians – Listen to His voice through each other
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Dreams and Visions
Quiet Inner Voice – Will probably struggle to know whether this is really God or yourself.
STEPS
1. Worship God
– focus on Him
2. Check Your Heart
– allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart
– Psalm 66:18 – if you had cherished sin in your heart the Lord would not have listened
Psalm 139:23-24 – search me and know my heart…see if there is any offensive way in me…
James 5: 16 - confess your sins to one another that you may be healed…prayer of righteous man is powerful and effective
3.Lay Down Your Thoughts, Desires, Imaginations, Distractions, Agendas
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct Your paths.
4.Resist the Enemy
– James 4:7 – resist the enemy
– 1 Peter 5:8-9 – be self-controlled, alert, resist, stand firm, etc
- Ephesians 6: 10-18 – armor of God
-esp verse 17 – helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit
- through practice using your ‘sword’ (Word of God) get aggressive with it
5.Listen to the Holy Spirit
– Wait
-Psalms 62:5, Psalms 81:11-13
SUMMARY of STEPS
1. Worship God
2. Check Your Heart
Lay Down Your Thoughts, Desires, Imaginations, Distractions, Agendas
Resist the Enemy
Listen to the Holy Spirit
Remember…
God speaks to have relationship with you
God’s ability to speak is greater than your inability to hear.
God wants to change us from being driven people to being drawn by Him.
Remember…
The static, and inability to hear God’s voice comes from the un-submitted parts of our life.
What’s hindering you from hearing God?
- unbelief, fear, apathy, pride, and self sufficiency, disobedience, rationalism, independence
Remember…
We NEED God!!
We were created to receive comfort from God and if we aren’t receiving it from Him we will search for it elsewhere
False comforts
-sports
-lust
-food
Remember…
If God has something important to tell you, He will tell you Himself.
God will communicate to you.
He will make clear in His time to reveal things to you
YMMP 09
HOW GOD SPEAKS
The Bible – God’s word to you already.
Romans 12:2 – do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of you mind then you will know God’s good pleasing, and perfect will.
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Prayer and Worship Times – dedicated and devoted to focusing on Him – loving Him. God speaks in this place.
Circumstances – God can orchestrate our circumstances in many different ways to speak to us.
Other Christians – Listen to His voice through each other
HOW GOD SPEAKS
Dreams and Visions
Quiet Inner Voice – Will probably struggle to know whether this is really God or yourself.
STEPS
1. Worship God
– focus on Him
2. Check Your Heart
– allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart
– Psalm 66:18 – if you had cherished sin in your heart the Lord would not have listened
Psalm 139:23-24 – search me and know my heart…see if there is any offensive way in me…
James 5: 16 - confess your sins to one another that you may be healed…prayer of righteous man is powerful and effective
3.Lay Down Your Thoughts, Desires, Imaginations, Distractions, Agendas
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct Your paths.
4.Resist the Enemy
– James 4:7 – resist the enemy
– 1 Peter 5:8-9 – be self-controlled, alert, resist, stand firm, etc
- Ephesians 6: 10-18 – armor of God
-esp verse 17 – helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit
- through practice using your ‘sword’ (Word of God) get aggressive with it
5.Listen to the Holy Spirit
– Wait
-Psalms 62:5, Psalms 81:11-13
SUMMARY of STEPS
1. Worship God
2. Check Your Heart
Lay Down Your Thoughts, Desires, Imaginations, Distractions, Agendas
Resist the Enemy
Listen to the Holy Spirit
Remember…
God speaks to have relationship with you
God’s ability to speak is greater than your inability to hear.
God wants to change us from being driven people to being drawn by Him.
Remember…
The static, and inability to hear God’s voice comes from the un-submitted parts of our life.
What’s hindering you from hearing God?
- unbelief, fear, apathy, pride, and self sufficiency, disobedience, rationalism, independence
Remember…
We NEED God!!
We were created to receive comfort from God and if we aren’t receiving it from Him we will search for it elsewhere
False comforts
-sports
-lust
-food
Remember…
If God has something important to tell you, He will tell you Himself.
God will communicate to you.
He will make clear in His time to reveal things to you
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