Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Pastor Esther Tham shared a powerful sermon on Psalm chapter 4, written by King David during a time of distress. The passage encourages believers to trust in God’s divine intervention and seek relief from distress. Despite his turmoil with his son Absalom, David found joy and peace in God’s presence. The sermon emphasized trusting in the Lord, offering right sacrifices, and praising Him for His grace.
Why is your heart troubled? Why is your soul not at rest?
Pastor Koay Kheng Hin5 November 2023 The sermon today is titled “Radical Discipleship”. It addresses the true nature of what … More
Today, we want to look at the book of 1 Peter. This letter was written by Peter in approximately AD62. Peter was probably in Rome when we wrote this later, and it was during the great persecution under Emperor Nero.
Rev Koay Kheng Hin17 September 2023 As we all reflect on the past week, some of us may have encountered … More
Pastor Melinda Song10 September 2023 Over the years in church, I heard many sermons about forgiveness and turning the other … More
Rev Koay Khneg Hin27 August 2023 Busyness and conflicting demands on our time are characteristics of the time we are … More
Turn our focus to God, God is with us, and we should stand firm. Run as the winner runs. We do not do it on our own strength but the Lord’s. It is not how we start matters; it is how we finish. The finish line of the race is Christlikeness.
As I reflect upon the kind of church God wants Tabernacle of Praise to be, I have come to realise that the kind of church that TOP becomes is inextricably tied to the kind of people we all are as members of TOP.
In these few verses, Jesus said in the upper room teaching his disciples on the night of his betrayal. When he is about to depart from them and so he is preparing them for the time when he is not there with them physically. What he is preparing for in particular in this passage is how to have a relationship with Jesus. What it means to actually have a relationship, a living abiding relationship with Jesus that produces God’s honouring fruit in our life.
Through the years it is a joy to see familiar faces in church. At the same time, it is very sad to find that there are those who are no longer with us for a number of reasons. But one of the saddest stories to hear is of believers who have just left the church altogether or may not even be worshipping God anymore.
Have you wondered how God looks at you? Specifically, the question relates to whether God is more interested in who you become than in what you achieve?
I do not know what you are going through, but God sees what you are going through and He is with you in that situation, in that conflict, in that pain and in that trouble. He has the power to change our situation.
In today’s sermon, I wish to lead us to reflect upon eternity and its relation to our present life.
This Sunday morning, I wish to look into true blessedness, that sense of shalom, the wholesomeness of being, encompassing peace and harmony.
To hold on to the basic teachings about Jesus, God’s Word is the greatest truth that builds up our lives. With this, we need to be rooted in God’s Word. Finding purpose through the Word of God.
Pastor Koay Kheng HinVision Casting Sunday 1 January 2023 On this first day of the new year, it is indeed … More
One pastor once said that you could give the secret of a good marriage in just one word. The word is forgive. Forgiveness is the key ingredient not only in marriage but in any relationship involving people. You need to learn forgiveness. You need to grant it, and you need to receive it.
Pastoe Koay Kheng Hin20 November 2022 We presently live in a world of materialism and consumerism in which we often … More
Getting what we want, when we want, is a part of our daily life. For example, if we don’t like a TV show, we just change the channel. Same, when we don’t like the song we are listening to, we hit the button and change the song.
You may be trying to live right, do right, and obey the Scriptures and there have not been any evident blessings or rewards. It may even result in grief and heartache.
When we are exhorted to grow in holiness, often there is a sense that we think holiness is unnatural and beyond us. The reason for this is that we often misunderstand what holiness means and we often do not desire holiness to the same extent that we desire love because of such a misconception.
The character traits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are to be taken as a whole.
My friend, every genuine child of God wants to get up out of the dirt. That is the reason we are given a desire to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him — that we may get up out of the mire of life. We have been set free to “fight the good fight” (2 Tim 4:7) and to “run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Heb 12:1).
This morning we are continuing our journey through the book of Nehemiah. Two weeks ago we looked at Nehemiah Chapter 1 where we learned some great lessons on how to pray like Nehemiah.
The world has an agenda to confuse our children on what it means to be human, created uniquely in God’s image. Do we have an agenda? And is it rooted in God’s word? We must teach our children of their Creator’s agenda for them to find their everlasting joy in him through Jesus Christ.
There’s no doubt COVID has caused a great many things. But COVID has also revealed many things – perhaps even more than it has caused. It has revealed that the root cause of this fear, anger, doubt, and insecurity is not “out there” in a virus; it’s “in here” in our hearts.
I believe that it is appropriate that we look back at the year that is coming to an end and remember God in his faithfulness and make a personal choice to always remain faithful to God and to grow in this virtue of faithfulness.
When shifts in our plans occur, we complain and grumble. But if we are living in obedience, God makes it absolutely clear that his hand is behind all the detours.
Termites can destroy a house or even a tree one little bite at a time. It may go undetected for years and yet do irreparable damage. Even if the termites are exterminated, it is always a great loss and great cost.
We make our decision whether to trust or not to trust someone based on 4 components – their character, competence, care, and credibility.
Therefore, it is important for all of us to have a high view of truth, to know that truth upholds people and truth brings life.
If you are going to be what God wants you to be in your personal, spiritual walk with Him, it is going to take that quality of perseverance. To persevere means “to persist in any purpose or endeavour; to continue striving for one’s goals, despite difficulties. To stay on course.”
venantal relationship with his people. A covenant is a solemn, and binding commitment between two parties “till death do us part” as in a marriage.
As a believer in Jesus Christ, how are we to respond to the present happenings and adverse circumstances of life? What is the answer to the problems that we are facing? How do we find assurance in the midst of such uncertain times?
Barrenness is a major theme in the Bible and most often used in reference to a woman who is unable to produce children. But the Bible also refers to the wilderness, being in a desolate place, desert, famine where the land is not producing food, and exile as barrenness.
However, at the same time, we need to widen our horizon and to see beyond the physical realm to be aware that in all things that happen in the physical realm, there is a concurrent active spiritual dimension and it is important that at times like this, we purposefully put on THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD.
Today is Pentecost, the day on which God fulfilled His promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit and the church was born. Today, we celebrate that God has not abandoned us, but continues to be with us by His Holy Spirit
However, if you look at life and find meaning in relationships, godliness, character formation and look at money in terms of stewardship as a blessing from God and to be used as a blessing to others then you are drawn to heavenly treasures.
It is my intention today to draw you back to the primary essence of the Christian faith as it is to be lived out in this world. This primary essence is based on the fundamental attribute of God, that God is holy and we as a people of God, whether individually or as a church, must necessarily reflect the pure moral character of God in ethical conduct and behavior.
For Jesus, the garden of Gethsemane is the “deep breath before the plunge”. The decisive spiritual battle will be fought on Calvary, but it’s at Gethsemane where he waits on the edge of a battle he can’t escape. And it is at Gethsemane that Calvary is won.
As we look to God this Sunday morning I believe that, for many of us, there are needs and burdens that trouble our hearts. Even as we bring these needs and burdens in prayer to God, it is more important that we seek to draw closer to God in relational intimacy.
As we look to God this Sunday morning I believe that many of you are seeking to find a certain sense of direction personally for this year 2021. Time has passed pretty fast and it seemed not long ago that we were living in the year 2020.
Today is the third day of Chinese New Year. For most of us who are Chinese Christians, we have had our reunion dinners and celebrated the New Year in a very different manner from past New Year celebrations.
During difficult times such as this period of an ongoing pandemic, it is needful for us seek God afresh and reflect upon our relationship with God in Christ.
2020 has been a roller coaster year. Our world has been turned upside-down and inside out. As we move towards the Christmas season some of you might be feeling that there is nothing much to look forward to or be grateful for. As pastor it is my responsibility especially in these dark times to remind you of THE POWER OF THANKFULNESS.
We live in an age of anxiety. Anxieties are normal in a fallen world. How many of us can honestly say we live care-free lives? Some of us have more or greater anxieties than others, but we all have them and more than ever before.
As we gather together to worship God, we all know that the health crisis that we are facing is still unresolved. This past week has seen a greater spread of the sickness caused by Covid-19 and there is a sense of uncertainty concerning what lies ahead for all of us.
What is your goal in life? The goal is very important because the phrase “finishing well” means different things to different people.
The sermon today has come about after much reflection pertaining to life. In my last sermon I touched on the fact that difficulties in life per se may not be the true cause of suffering, rather it is when you go through difficulties all by yourself, alone, that enhances and magnifies the suffering.
I am so glad to be back in the house of the Lord this morning after a break of three and a half months and I think you must certainly feel the same way too. It is indeed a joy to be able to come back together to worship the Lord in person.
Today marks nearly two and a half months since the MCO, and in this two and a half months much has happened and moving on, next week we will be entering into the month of June and in the first Sunday of the month of June, we will indeed be administering the Holy Communion online, for the first time in the history of Tabernacle of Praise.
Today, the Sunday before Easter, is known as Palm Sunday because in John 12:13 we read that the people broke palm branches from the trees and lined the streets in front of Jesus Christ, welcoming Him as He made His triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem.
Have you ever stopped what you’re doing to think of THAT?
To think of how much time / energy / effort you have channeled into sharing Christ, or sharing about your faith?
Everyone aspires to greatness. All of us want to have purpose and significance in this life. We want to be respected, and we want to leave a legacy. No one aspires to mediocrity.
How do you react when your eyes are opened to you sin? Do you hide in fear? Do you become defensive and blame someone else? In your moments of agony over sin, you have a God who will deal with you in truth and compassion, and who offers you his perfect covering. You can come to him in repentance instead of hiding from him. You can ask him to work his glory and victory over your shame. You can ask for his covering of grace.
We are not perfect including me. We will have that tinge of religious holiness but we need to grow to spiritual holiness that makes people comfortable. How do you know, you ask me. He is a man without sin yet tax collectors feels comfortable with him, wayward women too and he’s even been called friends of sinners.
What is the basis and evidence for true faith? The answer is LOVE. I wish to ground the message today based on 3’s. I begin with verses 7-8. In these two verses John established that a person who truly is a child of God and really knows him, is evidenced by loving one another. God is love. This phrase grounds the whole passage.
So, today my question is how does a Christian handles music and songs? Both Christian and secular music and songs? How do we make our choices? Is there a right or a wrong?
We may not be able to control our physical environment but God has provided a means for us to change our spiritual atmosphere and that means is PRAISE.
Which is why Grounding is important. Because you will ask questions (rather, have questions about your faith, about what you’re really believing in). If you don’t, others will ask you the questions. And that’s why we need to have Accountability. We need to stay uncomfortable.
Today I want to go into my message entitled ‘The Race of Faith’. If you still remember the message I preached last week, ‘Spirituality In Christ’, I am following up from there, and I want you to try to re-collect a little on what I shared previously. This sermon today, and if you look at my past sermons, you will see that I do have a direction, that I do have something in my heart that I want to impart to all of you.
What makes a spiritually mature Christian? Someone who is strong in his faith and faithful to his calling. Like how Paul is called more than a conqueror in the battles of life.
Rev May Ong 25 Aug 2019 Good morning. Penang is a lovely place. Thank you Pr Koay and Pr Melinda … More
Okay today, I am going to work on this message entitled ‘Search for Meaning’, and this is one where you have to think and reflect a little bit on what I am saying. It is a message that will take some time to sink in, what I am working on today is a sermon that is in my heart.
Gluttony is a sin comparable to idolatry! Yet gluttony is a tolerated sin all over the world and a favourite sin of Malaysians in particular.
Did Jesus hang out with sinners and tax collectors? Should Christians hang out with ungodly friends? What’s up with Jesus hanging with the sinners? Why would Jesus hang out with sinners if Christians should not?
Now, I said we are going to go ‘back to basics’. So, when we talk about loving God, we always think of serving Him in church, serve Him here, serve Him there – serve Him everywhere, right? Or we think of giving to God.
What has the exile got to do with us? Well, some of us may be in a situation where you are not where you want to be or ever thought you would be. Perhaps you are dealing with chronic health issues, you have lost your investments or a job transfer has taken you away from family and friends. Your spouse of many years has died or your marriage, which began with so much promise, has breathed its last breath.
No man is an island is a forgotten concept in our individualistic society. So often I hear Christians and non-Christians saying, “How I live my life and the things I do is nobody’s business but mine as long as I don’t hurt anyone else.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
Why does pain happen? Have you ever wondered how nice it would be if there was no hurt, no suffering and no PAIN in this world? I am sure you have, at one juncture or another. Why do certain people have no food to eat? Why do some people have to beg on the streets?
The primary purpose of the Counselling Ministry is that we want to help people draw closer to God. It is on dwelling on the promises of God, with prayer and worship; we see that indeed the Word of God does not return to him void, it accomplishes all that it was purposed to do. Indeed, we have seen in the past how God works and has experienced His goodness. We want to help others to experience God as well.
We are to be a light that shines in the world. We should shine before men. How do we shine? By the good deeds that we do. When we do good deeds in the name of Jesus Christ the glory goes to God. The glorifying of God is affirmed through the good deeds that we do.
God invites everyone, you and me, just as we are, but God expects us to put on new clothes to enter the kingdom. It may be a “Come as you Are” party, but once we arrive, we don’t “Stay As We Are.”
Today I would like to talk about worldliness vs our Christian walk. I want to touch about this key thing – our lifestyle. When we have been Christians for a period of time, we know we are different from our other non-believer companions.
I want to encourage us that spiritual renewal will come when we desire holiness. Love of Christ is the driving force for holiness.
We live in a world where change is accelerated and we think if we don’t adapt or catch up, we are left behind. The pressure change brings to our life is real, and often coping is the only thing we can do.
As we end 2018 and enter 2019, let us remember we are God’s work in progress, not perfect but working towards being more like Jesus. To lay hold of God’s high calling in our lives.
I am sharing this because some of you will leave Penang. Whether to study or to work it doesn’t matter. God will put you in a place where you can be a blessing to his kingdom. But to do that, you need to be integrated into a local church.
Thirst is a powerful drive! Physical thirst cannot match he powerful thirst of the soul! We may have many different sources to “drink” from when we are thirsty but there is only one that satisfies the soul, the living waters of Jesus!
Slander occurs whenever someone says something untrue about someone else that results, intentionally or unintentionally, in damaging that someone else’s reputation. And when it occurs, it becomes a divisive, discouraging and confusing issue that often affects numerous people – sometimes many, many people.
When we accepted the Lord, Jesus says come, come to follow me. You have to look at it for this perspective. That hovering over the gospel call is that Jesus is calling. Calling for them to become a follower of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Jesus. A call to discipleship.
Let’s practice loving holiness. I don’t want you to pursue holiness and come not smiling because you are now holy. We are already saved by grace. Let’s love. A lovingly holy person will see people where they are while a legalistic holy person will do likewise but setting a proficiency standard, that’s the law.
Kindness is not an inconvenience to be avoided, but a characteristic to be embraced. Sometimes it is as simple as a pleasant smile, or a warm handshake, or sending a thank you note, or assisting a neighbor with a household project, or being with a friend in distress.
We have the image of God in us and we have the capacity to relate with people. You may say I used to be concerned about people but after 50 years I become more self centred. It may not be your fault entirely. You may have been hurt once, twice or three times and you closed up.
If you are not able to keep the fire and the love for God going then slowly the coldness of complacency will set in our lives. It will lead to spiritual stagnancy and eventually spiritual death.
Every where we look we find people who have been exposed to the Bible and its teachings, but their lives have not been changed by it. Many have begun well in the Christian life but for one reason or another they have failed to mature in the faith as their growth was stunted.
Very few people have bad intentions. But most of the problems in the world are caused by good intentions. They seem good to the one taking the action but good intentions alone are not enough to guarantee good consequences.
Everything good is found in God. We are privileged people and there is that certainty that our outcome will always be good, pleasing and perfect.
The doubt we are discussing is not quite the same as a lack of assurance, which is focused on whether we can be acceptable to God or whether our faith is genuine. Here the focus is God himself—whether He is in fact there at all, or what His character is really like.
“Things which seem wrong to some Christians but not to all” and led us in a discussion of both how to handle the gray areas and how to relate to fellow Christians who don’t feel the way you do about everything.
Jesus is the way to real happiness. If you know Christ and you are delighting in the Word of God and allowing the Spirit of God to transform you, you are on the way to real happiness.
When he work we recognise what he is doing. Then we anticipate his miracles and provision. His increasing anointing in your life and his favour. Not by your own work but by him.
We can learn from this man Nehemiah. He had nothing in his heart but his love for God and his desire to please God.
The Holy Spirit has bonded all believers together, making us one in the family of God. As the Spirit of the Lord works in our lives we begin to bear the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, PEACE.
It does not mean we shy away from non Christians. We can have friendship but not fellowship. When we walk our life pleasing to God, we will be seen differently because we abstain from some things that your friends may engage in.
What do you do when you experience fruitlessness or even failure in your work? How do you respond when your hard work yields poor results?
Pastor Koay Kheng Hin Today I’m talking about the story of two crosses. We hear messages of one cross, … More
Build the temple. Put God first. Put your relationship with God first. Then you will have enough. God wants you to succeed and prosper. But you have to set things right in your life and family first.
We serve a merciful God. God is always gracious to us in times of trouble. His blessings and favour are always upon those that put their trust in him.
Sis Melinda Song Hebrews 12:1-3, NIV 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, … More
Ps Joel Tan, Youth Pastor of Victory Family Centre. It’s awesome to worship Jesus and lift up his name on … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin The title for today is the Messenger and I think it’s a timely message and it’s … More
Rev Ronald Ooi I had a wonderful meeting over breakfast with the ministry leaders this morning. We are closing the … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin Today’s message is titled Here I Am. I’m actually working on Ps Ronald’s theme that he … More
Rev Ronald Ooi Luke 6:12-19 The Twelve Apostles 6:13-16pp — Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:16-19; Ac 1:13 12 One of those … More
Rev Ronald Ooi I feel like a Caleb after the wilderness. Caleb said God had given him strength like it … More
Rev Jasmine I’m going to get my PhD soon. Penang Hokkien Dialect. Here are the photos of my family. Here … More
Rev Gideon Lee Luke 2:22-38 Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 When the time came for the purification rites required … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin Pride and Humility is the humbling of man and the honour of God. I believe that … More
Rev Gideon Lee God is our only way – seek him God’s way is different from ours – submit to … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin These two words, glory and unfading captures a certain essence of what our Christian faith is … More
Rev Gideon Lee This morning we want to look at how Jesus respond to our prayer and we get a … More
Sis Melinda Song Illustration: The well-known New England preacher, Phillips Brooks, was normally a man of poise and calm. But … More
Rev Gideon Lee This morning I want to talk to some of you and I think you need to hear … More
Rev Gideon Lee This morning, God laid this on my heart. To be a peacemaker. What does that mean? Does … More
Rev Gideon Lee This is what the Lord wants to remind us this morning about faith. Whenever we talk about … More
Rev John Kirby God is doing something wonderful across this nation. God is stirring you in your heart to do … More
Rev Gideon Lee The Lord led me to this Psalms even as I was looking at what to share. Psalms … More
Rev Gideon Lee Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give … More
Rev Gideon Lee Mark 14:43-52 Jesus Arrested 14:43-50pp — Mt 26:47-56; Lk 22:47-50; Jn 18:3-11 43 Just as he was … More
Bro Vive Supramaniam This message has been in my heart for quite some time. I hope you understand that this … More
Rev Gideon Lee Last week we had 4 candidates for water baptism. So we’d like to recognise them by giving … More
Rev Gideon Lee Sis Evelyn who does translation of the Bible for the orang asli at Wycliffe shared how our … More
Rev Gideon Lee The Bible often calls us the army of God. And the function of a soldier is to … More
Rev Gideon Lee This morning is Valentine’s Day. How many husbands forget today is Valentine’s Day? How much is a … More
Rev Dr. Tan Soo In of Graceworks, a Publishing and Training Consultancy Even though I’m in Singapore, I’m actually from Penang … More
December is here. We have made it to the end of the year. At the beginning of the year you … More
Matthew 7:1-6 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the … More
Rev Gideon Lee When we say shield we often think about the armour of God. Let us read from the … More
Rev Lawrence Seow How many of you here have been in TOP for 37 years? Wow, I see some hands. … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin I know when we talk about a walk it can be sensitive. Like walking Petaling Street … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin I actually prepared this some time back wondering what the Lord had for us. And as … More
Rev Gideon Lee Hebrews 3:13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be … More
Rev Gideon Lee God is a God of miracles. But if I ask you this question, how many of you … More
Rev Gideon Lee Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against … More
Rev Gideon Lee Our passage this morning is from Mark 6:14-29. But let us look at a few verses before … More
Rev Gideon Lee I want to look at a familiar passage of scripture. 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 The Vision of Paradise … More
Kenny Song Last week my wife said she don’t trust technology. I’m the opposite. I embrace technology and I think … More
Sis Melinda Song Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, In … More
Rev Gideon Lee Bro Steve with YWAM sharing about GoFest 2015 conference. Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 Everything Is Meaningless 1 The words of the … More
Rev Gideon Lee Combined Service and TOP’s 32nd AGM Pastor Evelyn sharing a little on Wycliffe, which does bible translations. And … More
Rev Mike Constantine This passage tells us that the resurrection had multiple witnesses that say the same things. This is … More
Rev Gideon Lee Matthew 7:1-7:6Judging Others1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.2 For in the same way … More
Rev Gideon Lee Mark 6:45-52 Jesus Walks on the Sea 45 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat … More
Rev Gideon Lee The Chinese New Year is good for getting together. Just like the church. This morning I’m going … More
Bro Koay Kheng Hin I want to start my message with a short story. One day God decided to do … More
Rev Gideon Lee I want to continue from the book of Matthew. Matthew 23:1-12 1 Then Jesus said to the … More
Rev Gideon Lee How many of your know God is a practical God? Matthew 6:25-34 “Do Not Worry 6:25-33pp – Lk 12:22-31 … More
Rev Gideon What have we been learning at cell? The book of Philippians and the theme is joy. What does … More
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