Beacon Church

This sermon was given by Valentine Ngene who theologically challenges us to consider how we live out our faith. Drawing on Scripture’s teaching about fasting, Valentine explores how Jesus shifts our understanding of tradition—not as something simply added to our lives, but as something that transforms the way we live. Jesus is meant to permeate every aspect of our lives. As believers, we must remain flexible, open and ready to respond to what Jesus wants to do in and through us. We can only receive what God has for us when we allow ourselves to be shaped and aligned with His will and His ways. This means that we must be willing to change, adapt and become more responsive to Jesus. In doing so, we create space to receive the things we ask of God and to experience His purposes for our lives.

This week’s sermon was given by Elisha DaCosta, who beautifully reminds us that Jesus is accessible to us, whatever our needs may be. Elisha elaborates that Jesus, the miracle worker, has freely given us salvation through His death and resurrection. Knowing these things about Jesus reminds us that we are loved, cared for and chosen. The story of the man with leprosy shows us just how much God loves us. As Scripture tells us, God loved us so much that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life.

This sermon, given by Tim Khoo, encourages the church to "take the roof off". Through theological and philosophical reflection, Tim challenges believers to consider what this means in practice. He explains that we can unknowingly contain and limit God in our own thinking. Rather than trying to manage God, Tim encourages us to receive Him by allowing Jesus to lead and direct every area of our lives. He concludes that when we truly receive Jesus, lives are transformed and miracles abound.

Last week, Phil Hopgood explored Exodus 23 and helped us understand that the laws given in Exodus can be challenging. However, he encouraged us by reminding us that, as we journey with God and grow in understanding His expectations, the transformation He desires in us takes time. Using several examples from Exodus, Phil showed how these laws can challenge our thinking and beliefs. Ultimately, though, it is only through Jesus that we are changed and come to understand how to live the life God has prepared for us. This transformation does not happen overnight; it is a gradual but certain process as we learn to trust in Jesus and walk with Him.

Owen Hylton beautifully introduces the sermon series on Exodus by exploring chapters one and two, reminding us of the importance of obedience and the fear of God. Owen explains that obedience flows from the fear of God. This sermon series helps us to reflect on the condition of our hearts and to consider whether we truly understand the importance of walking with God. The book of Exodus reminds us of God’s relationship with us and encourages us that He is able to guide us.

This sermon was given by Frank Ocampo and invites reflection on our attitudes towards serving the church and others. Through the Bible and everyday life, Frank shows that serving can be a challenge, but he points to Jesus, who served his community and even his enemies. He explains that serving wholeheartedly means being selfless, which is understood more deeply through an intimate relationship with Jesus, who shows us how to love, forgive, and be like him. If our posture is for selfish gain, then we are not serving wholeheartedly, and this must be brought to the Lord.