City Harvest Church Weekend Sermons

The power of the Cross is the foundation of our Christian faith and victory. The Cross has the power of salvation, bringing forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. It has the power of healing, able to restore physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual brokenness. Finally, the Cross has the power to defeat the devil, declaring Christ's triumph over sin and darkness. As followers of Christ, may we rely fully on the power of the Cross and live in the victory Christ has already won for us. 

Examine your walk with Jesus through these four searching questions: Are you walking the path of the crowd or the path of a true disciple? Are you living a life of self-denial? Are you ready to take up your cross? Are you truly following Jesus? True discipleship calls for surrender, sacrifice, and wholehearted obedience. Let's choose the way of the disciple today and follow Christ with a life fully devoted to Him!

Prayer does not begin with our desire for God. It begins with God's desire for us—He has been waiting for us from eternity.In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee shows how prayer develops like love: we move from mental prayer, to prayer in the Spirit, and finally to contemplative prayer.

Jesus loves to pray—and He prayed often: at His baptism, before His ministry began, early in the morning, late at night, when facing major decisions, on the cross—and even today in heaven, Jesus is still praying.In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee unpacks five powerful benefits of prayer.

When Jesus teaches on prayer in Luke 11, He describes three progressive movements in prayer: asking, seeking, and knocking. Each step takes us into an ever-deepening relationship with God.Asking in prayer is likened to entering the Outer Court of the tabernacle. Seeking God is entering the Holy Place. Knocking is coming into the Holy of Holies—coming into union with God.Pastor Kong Hee encourages us to stay long enough to have long, unhurried discussions with the Holy Spirit. Only then will our lives be truly transformed.

As we step into a new year filled, Jesus invites us to remain rooted in what truly gives life. May we abide in Him through every season of life—not just in good times, but even through challenges and pruning. When we learn to abide in His Word, abide in His Body (the church community), and abide in His Spirit, we will bear lasting fruit through an intimate, enduring relationship with Christ.

In this new year, God wants to draw us back to a childlike obedience and pure faith in Him, one that is marked by humility, holiness, and personal responsibility towards sin. As believers, we are to guard the faith of others by not being a stumbling block in our lifestyle, dealing radically with outward sins and allowing God to transform our inward attitudes. Only then can we achieve an obedience that flows from a childlike heart before God.

As we step into a brand new year, we want to cultivate a strong and healthy spirituality that will form the foundation for godly wisdom. The nature of wisdom is that it is accessible—God generously gives wisdom to those who humbly ask Him in prayer. The attainment of wisdom is not a quest but a response: to hear and obey God's Word. Let us therefore begin this year with intentional prayer and devotion to God's Word, choosing daily to respond to Him with humility and obedience.

God is searching for those who look to Him with expectancy, hope, and a willingness to wait upon His promises. When we surrender fully to Him, we are open to what God wants to do even in the ordinary moments of life. To live God-expectant is to wake up each morning believing that God is present, active, and speaking in our daily routines. This year, let us lean forward with faith—seeking God, listening for His voice, and trusting Him in every season.

The prophet Isaiah declared, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." Pastor Kong Hee shares that Christmas is God sending his Son Jesus to bring light into our darkness, to give us a better life, filled with love, joy, peace and a purpose for living.

In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee shares how the Gospel of John presents the Christmas story in its opening chapter, revealing three key truths about Jesus: He is Light, Life, and Love.

In this Advent message, we are reminded that God's light breaks into our deepest darkness—instantly dispelling fear and renewing hope. Seasons of unexpected and conflicted surprises invite us to respond to our own darkness with faith and humility, trusting God even when the path is unclear. And instead of facing our struggles alone, we are called to step out of isolation and enter the community of light, where encouragement, clarity, and fresh hope await.

In A Failure of Nerve, Dr Edwin Friedman reminds us that “in an anxious world, what is most needed are non-anxious leaders.” Pastor Kong Hee challenges us to walk in the way of Jesus by embracing His self-differentiation and non-anxious presence through five practices: 1) slow-down spirituality, 2) Sabbath rest, 3) silence and solitude, 4) devotional love, and 5) detachment.

Biblical lament is pouring out our hearts to God, laying before Him all our pains and sorrows, trusting in His unfailing love, and knowing that He listens and answers. In this sermon, Pastor Bobby Chaw highlights four key elements that make up biblical lament.

When you walk through dry or weary seasons, remember: God still meets you at the altar. Rebuilding your altar is the path through every wilderness. Pastor Bobby Chaw reminds us that the altar requires three things — making communion with God a PRIORITY, allowing His Word to bring PURITY, and offering your life in SURRENDER. The fire of the Spirit falls where there is a sacrifice.

In this final instalment of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, Pastor Kong Hee shares about the Fire of the Holy Spirit—His presence, purity, power, passion, and prompting. The fire of the Spirit rekindles our hearts, setting them ablaze and alive once more.

In this paper presentation, Pastor Kong Hee shares on “simultaneous glossolalia” (speaking in tongues), a hallmark of the Pentecostal experience that connects believers to the life and vitality of the apostolic church in the Book of Acts. Why abandon a practice that has served the movement so well? Rather than diminish it, Pastor Kong Hee proposes that Pentecostals should seek to recover and deepen it.

Is it God's will to heal? When we read the four Gospels, we see that in all His miracles, Jesus ministered with great power and authority. As the sick cooperated in faith and acted on His word—doing what they could not do before—“as many as touched Him were made whole” (Mark 6:56). The presence of Jesus is a healing presence; the nature of Jesus is a healing nature!

Dr. John Avanzini shares a faith-stirring word that every promise of God in Christ is “yes and amen”. When God calls, He also provides. Even when the promise feels out of reach, your “donkey”—God's provision—will be there right when you need it.Bro John reminds us that faith should not be limited by circumstances or defined by need or debt. Instead, we are to speak God's Word over every situation. As we walk in biblical generosity, God meets our needs, fulfills our desires, and proves that when we step out in faith, our donkey—His provision—will always be waiting.

In Numbers 16, Israel faced God's judgment for their rebellion—a deadly plague had begun, and 14,700 people died. God had to deal with their sin, but He raised up Moses and Aaron—faithful intercessors—to stand in the gap. Aaron, the high priest, ran straight into danger, “standing between the living and the dead,” and the plague stopped.This Special Offering weekend, Pastor Kong Hee shares the final page of the “report card” on Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan, reminding us: wherever we stand, the plague—of hunger, poverty, hopelessness, and darkness—will stop!

During a severe drought, God sent the prophet Elijah to a poor widow in Zarephath (1 Kings 17), who was down to her last meal. As she gave to Elijah in faith, her little became much, and there was food every day for Elijah, herself, and her family. In this sharing, Pastor Kong Hee gives a “report card” on Indonesia, "Church Without Walls", and our Jurong West campus. Like the widow with only a handful of flour and a little oil, as we obey the Word of the LORD and give in faith, the little we place in Jesus' hands will keep multiplying.

In Genesis 14, Abraham encountered Melchizedek, the king of righteousness and peace, who blessed him in the name of God Most High. In gratitude, Abraham gave a tithe of all. This moment foreshadows Jesus, our Great High Priest, who blesses us so we can bless others. As we receive and give, God's love and provision flow through us, spreading His goodness to the nations. In this sharing, Pastor Kong Hee presents a “report card” of how God has been using the church to bless nations in South Asia and even the Middle East.

In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee encourages the graduating class of School of Theology 2025 that personal revival is not just for a season, but for a lifetime. Jesus warns us to “take heed how you hear”—because what and how we hear determine how much we receive. Like Ezekiel, who declared, “As He spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet” (Ezek. 2:2), we too must take heed how we hear. For when God's Word is spoken, His Spirit will fill us and raise us up to do mighty things!

The miracle of feeding the 5,000—with only five loaves and two fish—shows us that a little always becomes much in the Master's hands. Just as Jesus BLESSED, BROKE, and GAVE—likewise, Jesus, the Bread of Life, is blessing, breaking, and giving us to the nations. In this first "annual report," Pastor Kong Hee shares how God is multiplying our lives to impact the Philippines.

In Part 6 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, Pastor Kong Hee teaches on the Wind of the Spirit. The higher we go, the stronger the wind blows. He shares how the four winds reveal the fourfold work of the Spirit: the east wind of discipline, the west wind of deliverance, the north wind of awakening, and the south wind of transformation. God uses every wind to bring revival into our lives.

In Part 5 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, Pastor Kong Hee shares on the anointing of the Holy Spirit. If oil is the emblem, the anointing is the substance—the real work of God within us, transforming our hearts and lives. We need two kinds of anointing: the anointing within and the anointing upon—and both come through the Holy Spirit.

Life can feel like a treadmill, pressing us to conform and run at an unsustainable pace. From Ephesians 5:14–21, we are reminded to awaken to God's kairos moments amid the chronos time we are given; to cultivate an inner life with Him through silence, worship, thanksgiving, and being continually filled with the Spirit. God comes to us disguised as our life. So instead of escaping pain, lean into it with God's grace, and with spiritual community. In doing so, may we find true life in walking with Him and living out of a deep inner reservoir.

In Part 4 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, Pastor Kong Hee shares how oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Just as we need oil in every part of our lives—our wounds, our homes, our faith, our minds, and our offerings—we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit flowing in and through us.

When there is no certainty in life, we can surely trust God's process. Despite uncomfortable circumstances, God has already made everything beautiful in its time. In fact, He is shaping us through those trials to build character in us, and to prepare us for His purposes. So let us we persevere in faith, fix our eyes on eternity, and learn to recognise God's presence in every season of life!

As believers in today's world, we are to contend for the miracles of God, because He is still a miracle-working God! While praying and expecting miracles may be a risky endeavour that could bring disappointment and inner tension, faith requires pressing in—despite setbacks. Just like the Canaanite woman, let us be encouraged to persist in prayer and faith, trusting in God's compassion and power to heal, deliver, and provide!

A fulfilling Christian life requires a process of change, and an intentional renewing of the mind and attitude—it is a lifestyle of becoming more like Jesus. We are called to renew our minds to live as God intends, using every endeavour to win battles, overcome pain, and move on to abundant life. As we set our minds on the Spirit and see life from God's perspective, we are transformed rather than conformed, walking in the Spirit and aligned with His will.

In Part 2 of The Emblems of the Holy Spirit series, Pastor Kong Hee explores the symbols of Water, Rain, Dew, and the River. The Holy Spirit is living water for the thirsty, rain that pours out God's love and favour, dew that gently refreshes in stillness, and a river that empowers us to bring life and healing to the world.

The fire of God transforms us into true disciples—known not just by name, but by lifestyle. As disciples, we are called to walk not just in the Spirit's power, but also in the peace of God. Peace is not found not in circumstances but in Jesus Himself, and it is what sustains us through trials and challenges in life. So let us walk daily in the gospel—His Word—bearing fruit and bringing His peace wherever we go.

In this new series on The Emblems of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Kong Hee introduces the first emblem: the Dove. In the Bible, the dove symbolises the beauty of the Holy Spirit's character—He is gentle, loving, and pure.

When you walk through dark days, remember that the Holy Spirit is always with you. Pastor Bobby Chaw reminds us that discerning His voice is vital in these times. To do so, we must give attention to three key areas: the Word of God, a life of prayer, and the gifts of the Spirit.

In Matthew 18:1-3, Jesus calls us to become like children. Childlikeness—not childishness—is spiritual maturity that involves humility, dependence, and faith. It is having trust in God's provision and His affection. As children of God, may we remain fully reliant on our perfect Heavenly Father—trusting not just in what He gives, but resting in who He is.

The revelation of God as Father lies at the heart of Jesus' life and teaching—He calls God "Father" over 150 times in the Gospels. This Father's Day, Pastor Kong Hee unpacks five powerful truths about what God the Father is really like.

When was the last time you got carried away by the presence of the Holy Spirit? He is not just a force—He desires a relationship with us, and empowers us to fully walk in all that Jesus has accomplished. Challenges may come, but when we stay filled with the Spirit, we will rise above them.Pastor Phil Pringle draws from Ezekiel 37 to reveal the Holy Spirit's power to form Christ in us, empower our witness, and breathe life wherever He moves—that we might live, and overcome!

In the final part of The Way of Perfection (Part 7), Pastor Kong Hee highlights how our fast-paced, multitasking world is taking a serious toll on our relationships. He teaches that God's antidote to this hurried life is the Sabbath—God's gift that reconnects us with ourselves, with God, and with our families and friends.

The believer's life is anchored in the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When the disciples encountered the risen Lord, they were transformed—and within just 30 years, they changed the world. The early church became a vibrant community of faith, unity, refuge, and relationship. How did they do it? They were filled with the Holy Spirit, devoted to community, and confident in their message. They boldly shared their stories, spoke unceasingly about Jesus, and were willing to suffer for His name. Though many remained unnamed, their lives left an eternal legacy. May we, too, live with Spirit-filled conviction to change our world for Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee shares the church's vision: MISSION, FOUNDATION, UNION—serving the "Missio Dei" (God's mission), strengthening our Pentecostal foundation, and ultimately achieving spiritual union with God.

In this special Mother's Day message, we journey through Scripture and history to honour the strength, faith, and spiritual legacy of mothers. From the quiet faithfulness and courage of biblical women like Jochebed, Naomi, and Hagar, to the bold spiritual leadership of Susanna Wesley and Pandita Ramabai, we reflect on how God works powerfully through women across generations, against odds. Here's to all mothers for living lives of prayer, courage, and faith!

In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Ming shares his personal journey through chronic illness and spiritual renewal—framed through the lives of two Pharisees, Nicodemus and Paul. He unpacks three essential truths for every believer: to be born again, to live by faith in Christ, and to walk in Christ's love. This is an invitation for believers to surrender control of our walk with God and rediscover a life fully led by the Spirit. May we embrace the freedom and joy of a surrendered life in Christ.

James 5:15 says, “... the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.” Healing is ultimately a sovereign act of God. Our part is to believe—and one way we build faith is through the Word of God. As we hear, read, study, meditate on, and declare His Word, faith is increasingly strengthened within us!

Our God is a Healer. Very often, the problem is not in God's ability to heal but our ability to believe. Jesus said, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matt 21:22). Faith in Jesus is the key to our healing, and it grows through prayer and the Word.

There is a vital connection between our spiritual and mental health. Our mind is a battleground between the flesh and the Spirit, and victory comes through deep fellowship with Jesus. Discover how spiritual growth is a process, and that pruning by God is not punishment but a reset that brings healing. May lasting mental and spiritual health flow as we abide in Christ and allow Him to shape our minds and lives!

In this series on The Way of Perfection (Part 6), Pastor Kong Hee shares four ways we can slow down and simplify our lives by "ruthlessly eliminating" hurry—the kind of preoccupation that prevents us from being fully present to God or others.

Ps. Jeffrey Rachmat challenges believers to examine what it means to serve God wholeheartedly. He reminds us that when we fully trust in God, money should never be the deciding factor in our decisions. Looking at Jesus' life, we see how He continually strengthened His disciples' faith through miracles and daily encounters. Likewise, God leads us through experiences to grow our faith, teaching us to see every situation through the lens of His possibilities. This sermon challenges us to embrace a faith that sees divine possibilities in every circumstance.