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30 November 2014 - Overflowing Life And Health—Keys From The Story Of Elisha - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online 

29/11/2014

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30 November 2014 - Overflowing Life And Health—Keys From The Story Of Elisha - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online 


​Before we become self-righteous, we all have those times where we are low on faith too. Even these great Men of God, Elijah, even David. Then what about us?

Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mt Sinai - it took 7 chapters to write about it, whereas Creation is only 1 chapter.
God talked with him about His Son in types, figures and shadows, and gave Moses the two tablets of stone (with The Law) only on the last day.
God loves to hear about and talk about Jesus.


He who has The Son (Jesus), has all other blessings too.

Because of the cross, God is righteous in justifying sinners. God's righteousness is satisfied because of His Son. He is so satisfied that He makes us His sons!

The way to teach the Bible is to unveil Jesus in the Scriptures.

Why were Cleopas and the other disciple prevented from recognising Jesus in person on the Road to Emmaus?
Why didn't Jesus just show them the marks in His hands and feet to make them believe?

Revelation given to Pastor Joseph Prince: It's more important for us to see Jesus in the Scriptures than to see Jesus in person while alive, so that all generations would have the equal chance to see Jesus in the Word.

Elijah and Elisha appeared during the most corrupt period in Israel, during the reign of King Ahab who married the witch, Jezebel.

There is a succession to priests and kings, but not for prophets. God can raise a prophet from anywhere.
The only instance of prophetic succession is Elijah to Elisha.


Elijah (His name means "My God saves") reminds us of John the Baptist whereas Elisha reminds us of Jesus.
Elijah's miracles are miracles of judgement whereas Elisha's miracles are miracles of grace.

Elijah's first miracle was to prevent rain in Israel. Elisha moved among the common folk and was easily accessible. Elijah dressed roughly and differently.

Luke 1:17 - John the Baptist comes in the spirit of Elijah.

"He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”" (Luke 1:17 NKJV)

Elijah's ministry was cut short.

One of the most famous incidents regarding Elijah is when he confronted the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
The prophets of Baal were cutting themselves - God will never ask you to mutilate yourself. God heals.
Elijah put twelve stones together representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
God's fire descended from heaven consumed the sacrifice and even all the water surrounding it was gone.

Under the Law, the judgement is greater than the sacrifice. Under grace, the sacrifice (Jesus) is greater than the judgement.
At the cross, Jesus consumed all the judgement of God and was still alive.


Luke 7:33-34 - Legalism cannot be satisfied. They will either say you're too strict or too licentious.
They said that John was to severe and Jesus too indulgent.
The words that they used as an accusation towards Jesus becomes a wonderful accolade for us today.
Jesus is our friend (we were all sinners before receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior).

Jesus is a ready, gracious friend. He always meets our needs.

"For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’" (Luke 7:33-34 NKJV)

We would have thought that after the confrontation at Mount Carmel where the Lord proved that He is the true God, Israel would have turned back to the Lord, but they did not.
Elijah was greatly discouraged. There's nothing more crushing than failure in ministry.
When Jezebel heard that Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, she swore to kill him, and Elijah in fear, ran away to escape from her.

When you take your eyes off Jesus, things become bleak. Keep your eyes on Him!

Elijah threw himself under a juniper tree and told the Lord, "Let me die!"
If he really wanted to die, he could have waited for Jezebel to come and kill him.
When we take our eyes off God, we become a walking contradiction.
We should make small our problems, and make God big!
Instead of answering Elijah's prayer, God put him to sleep.
Aren't we glad that God doesn't answer all our prayers? 
He sees our needs and supplies us with what we lack.

God sent an angel and prepared food and drink for Elijah, and after eating, Elijah went back to sleep again.
​After Elijah woke up again, the angel fed him again.

Jesus is the only Food that nourishes us. Spend time to feed on Him through reading the Word.



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Our Vacation in Rome - Of Wonderful Fun, as well as Encounters with Cheats, Thieves,  Friendly Transsexual Prostitutes, Homeless Beggars and So Much More!

26/11/2014

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Our Vacation in Rome - Of Wonderful Fun, as well as Encounters with Cheats, Thieves,  Friendly Transsexual Prostitutes, Homeless Beggars and So Much More!


Where Did the Inspiration for this Vacation Come from?


Amilee and I were chilling with James and a few leaders at Forum Galleria's Coffee Bean in Singapore, and I suggested to Amilee that we should go to Rome. On the spot, without needing to check our annual leave quota or plan for finances, we went on our booking engine and used our Roviabucks to redeem this all-paid-for Roman vacation straightaway! That's called true freedom and making a living... living! We don't need to answer to any boss! 


The Price of the Trip:


​The Flights


​In total for the Emirates return flights, 10 nights stay in the 4-Star Hotel Domidea, 6 day-tours in Rome, Tuscany and Capri, it cost less than US$2000 per person! Thank God for our incredible search engine that is able to give us such a great deal. We are even more grateful that the whole trip is all-paid-for thanks to using our Roviabucks to book the trip. Essentially, completely-redeemed using points!


We took Emirates to get to Rome. It had one stopover at Dubai International Airport, and the total journey lasted about 13 hours from Singapore to Rome if I didn't remember wrongly. It's a long journey, so prepare your neck pillows, eye-drops, in-flight entertainment and whatnot. 

Emirates as usual, gave us an incredible flight experience with good food, awesome in-flight entertainment with lots of recent movies to choose from, and attentive service from the flight attendants.

We stayed in Hotel Domidea, a 4-Star hotel that called themselves a 'business hotel'. It is located in Tor Sapienza area, which is not in the Central Rome area. The blessing about staying there is that we got to experience and witness the real living conditions of the ordinary Roman people. The surrounding area is comparable to the heartlands in Singapore, however in Rome, the streets are MUCH dirtier, littered with trash, and the facilities available to the populace is definitely not as advanced. 

For the hotel, we enjoyed the room, as it was comfortable, had good restroom facilities and they clean the room daily. That's one of the things I absolutely love about staying in 4 and 5 star hotels - I get to come back every day to fresh towels and a magically made-up bed!

The only complaint I have is about the breakfast. Perhaps it's because I'm Singaporean and I'm not used to their style of breakfast, but the breakfast included in our stay is mostly different types of bread, some eggs, and cakes. AND... it is the same spread everyday - the same food that wasn't very delicious. Out of the 13 days, we stopped going for breakfast after 2 days because we were so bored of the food, haha! But in those 2 days that we went, Amilee made a toasted cheese and ham sandwich that saved the day! That was delicious :)


Milton Goh and Amilee Kang take a selfie before leaving Hotel Domidea for a day of exploration and adventures!
Milton Goh and Amilee Kang take a selfie before leaving Hotel Domidea for a day of exploration and adventures!

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23 November 2014 - The Holy Communion Brings Life In Your Darkest Hour - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online  - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online

22/11/2014

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​23 November 2014 - The Holy Communion Brings Life In Your Darkest Hour - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online  - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online


When we pray, God takes His place as a Giver, and we take our place as a receiver.

It took a greater Adam to get back the authority that Adam lost. Jesus has taken back all authority and power that the devil stole.

The devil uses our own power and authority against us through his lies. 

People should not be tithing out of obligation or fear. People should tithe out of revelation.

Hebrews 7:1-2 - Melchizedek typifies Christ. When the Holy Spirit translates names in the Bible, He is saying "don't miss the significance of this!".
Melchizedek is first king of righteousness, then king of peace.
Melchizedek is the One who best understands righteousness and can give righteousness. 
"Peace" is "Shalom" in Hebrew which means wholeness, completeness and payment. 
Righteousness leads to peace (Shalom).


"For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace." (Hebrews 7:1, 2 NASB)

Isaiah 32:17 - Righteousness must come first before receiving peace. There must be the payment for us to receive righteousness and to experience shalom (wholeness,  completeness, payment).
Shalom has been paid and purchased by Jesus for you and your family. 


"And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever." (Isaiah 32:17 NASB)

Focus on declaring and believing that you are the "Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus" - just seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Pastor Prince said that this message can mean the difference between life and death. He is not joking!



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16 November 2014 - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online on Tithing - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online on Tithing - We Don't Have to Tithe, We Get to Tithe!

12/11/2014

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16 November 2014 - Pastor Joseph Prince Sermon Notes Online on Tithing - New Creation Church Sermon Notes Online on Tithing - We Don't Have to Tithe, We Get to Tithe!


Prophetic Word from Pastor Prince: Upcoming financial earthquake in 2015 that will affect the world. However, whenever the world experiences a downturn, the experience an upturn!

Nothing catches God by surprise.

There is a theory whereby every 7 years, on the year of rest, there will be a global financial crisis.

How a financial crisis affects you depends whether you are Egyptian (Gentile) or Israelite (in this context, Church). It is a transfer of wealth from Egyptian to Israelite. 

God sees three groups of people on earth: Jew, Gentile, or Church.

Hebrews 5:1 - A high priest is appointed for Man's interest, to God. A prophet's role is for God, to Man. There are no more sacrifices for sins left, besides Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, but we still offer gifts.

"For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;" (Hebrews 5:1 NASB)

Prayer is the only thing that puts God in its proper place as Giver, and man in its proper place as receiver.

You have not because you ask not. God wants us as believers to activate our covenant with God by praying to Him.

Hebrew 5:10-11 - Melchizedek is only mentioned thrice in the Bible - in the book of Genesis, Psalms and Hebrews. However, He is extremely significant as pointed out by Paul, and is a typification of Jesus Christ, our High Priest forever. Jesus's priesthood is forever according to the order of Melchizedek. 

"being designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing." (Hebrews 5:10, 11 NASB)

A lot of grace preachers say that you don't have to tithe, neither do they believe in healing.

Grace is not just a truth, it is THE truth. Grace is not a doctrine, it is the person of Jesus Christ.

When you come to Jesus for salvation, you come with empty hands. When you come to God for worship, come with your hands full.

Abraham gave the tithe to Melchizedek as his testament to the provision of victory given to him from God. Abraham was never under the Law.

Luke 11:42 - Jesus does not look at how much you give, He looks at what you hold back. He looks at the attitude of your heart when you give.

""But woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithe of mint and rue and every kind of garden herb, and yet disregard justice and the love of God; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others." (Luke 11:42 NASB)



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    Hi I'm Milton Goh,  32, from Singapore. I am married to a beautiful wife and have one adorable 9 year old daughter. I am a Christian writer/author and I blog on this website about Christian, Parenting and Lifestyle content. Thanks for reading!
    Hi I'm Milton Goh, 32, from Singapore. I am married to a beautiful wife and have one adorable 9 year old daughter. I am a Christian writer/author and I blog on this website about Christian, Parenting and Lifestyle content. Thanks for reading!

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