City Harvest Church Weekend Sermons

Expanding on the theme of the Kingdom of Heaven, Wu Yuzhuang unpacks Mt 18:21-22 in this powerful sermon about forgiveness. Divine forgiveness is expansive, generous, unlimited; love does not allow us to set a limit on forgiveness. The inability to forgive is linked to mental illness, so forgiveness is not an option, but a necessity. Pastor Zhuang teaches 5 things about forgiveness we must understand: one, forgiveness is not forgetting the offence, but accepting it and healing from it. Two, forgiveness is not excusing wrong behaviour, but being responsible for recovering from the offence. Three, forgiveness is a pardon, and the only person needed in this act is you. Four, forgiveness is a decision you make that sets you free from your offender. Five, forgiveness is a process: it is decisional, which take a moment, and emotional, which takes time. Let this message guide you to becoming more Christlike and forgiving those who have offended you.

In this season of building a Church Without Walls, Bobby Chaw encourages us to be an imitator of Christ, whose compassion knows no bounds or limits. In the Gospels, we see how Jesus fully felt the pain of the suffering, such as the widow (Lk 7) whose son had died, and raised him from the dead. In this sermon, Pastor Bobby spells out three things we can learn about the compassion of Jesus: one, it is unconditional—Jesus never expected anything in return when He healed or forgave a person. Two, it moves us to action—Jesus’ compassion always moves Him to do miracles. Three, it draws us to God, Who is full of compassion because He wants to dwell with His people. As you listen to this message, make room for Jesus’ compassion and let it move you to compassion for others.

In this sermon, Jeremy Choy teaches that putting God in remembrance evokes gratitude, intimacy and hope. Illustrating with impactful testimonies, Pastor Jeremy spells out the power of remembering what God has done for you, what He is doing and what He will be doing for you. Remembrance is part of the process through which we are transformed to be more like Christ. Listen and be encouraged by this message to remember God daily.

Why is CHC going through this season of silence and solitude? In this sermon, Aries Zulkarnain reveals that silence and solitude is necessary for us to realise what we need to repent of. Repentance is submitting one’s mind and will and following Jesus—not just giving up sins but putting an end to dead works. Pastor Aries poses this thought-provoking question: have we become so used to following the crowd that we no longer remember what it means to have a personal walk with God? Just as the temple leaders had become so used to the crowd using the temple as a marketplace in John 2:13-16, have we become raised up subliminal defences that blind us from the change that is required in our lives? Let the light of Jesus reveal to you what to repent of as you listen to this message.

Are we too busy serving God to pay attention to Him? In this sermon, Lin Junxian draws from the example, of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. Mary was found sitting at the feet of Jesus, while her sister Martha was busy preparing refreshments. Why did Jesus conclude that Mary had chosen the good part? Pastor Junxian unpacks the heart condition of Martha: she drew her self-worth and purpose from fulfilling her duty, but that drew her away from Jesus. When we busy ourselves—even if we are serving the church—we must be careful not to ignore the Lord, but take the necessary time for silence and solitude in order to hear His still, small voice in every part of our lives. When we sit at the feet of Jesus like Mary did, we listen to Him, we surrender fully to Him and we honour Him—that is the portion for every believer.

In this special message on Father’s Day, Kong Hee shares six qualities—forming the acronym F.A.T.H.E.R—that every father should develop. A father is his child’s first friend and their friendship should last a lifetime. A father is also advisor to his child, the one who imparts values and wisdom. A father is the teacher who trains his child in the way he should go. A father is also his child’s healer, the one who treats both physical and emotional wounds. A father must be an example to his child, remembering that his family comes under his spiritual covering and are subject to attack if he habitually sins. Finally, a father has to be reliable, just as Father God is consistent and faithful. A father’s word is his bond. This message will encourage and strengthen every man appointed to be a father figure in someone’s life.

Levi was a tax collector who received the call of Jesus (Luke 5), and was transformed into a disciple of Christ called Matthew, the writer of the Gospel. In this message, Bobby Chaw shows what it means to surrender our lives to Jesus. First, it is God who draws us to Himself—we cannot come to Him unless He does. We must therefore make time and give God space to draw us in and speak to us. Second, we must respond immediately to His invitation, just as Levi did—he rose up and followed Jesus right away. The disposition of our hearts must be right: Levi had a complete change of mind; he surrendered himself to Jesus unconditionally and absolutely. Pastor Bobby urges us not to take our relationship with God for granted—let’s not ignore Him when He knocks on the door of our hearts. Listen to this sermon and let yourself be drawn into an intimate relationship with Jesus, our greatest reward.

In John 14:12 Jesus told His disciples, “he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do.” We must understand the function and type of work Jesus speaks of: the function of work is to bear witness to Who Jesus is, so that people will believe in Him; the type of work is ergon (Gr), which doesn't just mean miracles, signs and wonders, but the everyday occupations we undertake in the marketplace. In this encouraging message, Aries Zulkarnain assures us that through the power of the Holy Spirit in us, even the smallest things we do with excellence in our everyday lives are able to bear witness to Jesus and bring glory to God. In this age of COVID we may feel like we are limited in so many ways, but we can remain effective witnesses for Christ in our actions and our attitude.

Mothers are often patient and kind to their children but not to themselves. In this encouraging Mother’s Day message, Sun Ho shares candidly about feeling inadequate as a mother. But she has learned that every mother has what it takes to be the mother God has called her to be. In the book of Ruth, there was much tragedy in Naomi’s life, but she went from being a mother, to mother-in-law to Ruth, to being foster mother to Ruth’s son who was a forefather to Jesus. So, mothers, trust God with your child, and do the best you can.

Bobby Chaw continues on the theme of desiring more of Jesus in this message. Today Jesus is calling you to follow him wholly and unreservedly. To do so we must renounce two things: sin and self. We must be ruthless with sin and unrighteousness - no compromise. Repentance is a change of heart that transforms our lives. Second, we must deny ourselves and follow Christ. Without Him we can do nothing. Let this powerful message create in you a desire to press in to Jesus.