Last Saturday, we explored a powerful passage from the apostles’ journey where Paul and Barnabas experienced disagreement, God redirected Paul’s plans, and Paul and Silas worshipped in prison. The session was rich not just in teaching, but in the testimonies we shared: real stories of how God worked through conflict, closed doors, and even suffering in our lives. Key Teaching Points & Our Testimonies 1. Conflict – Dealing with Disagreement with Grace Our passage begins

Last Saturday, RT1 studied Acts 15:1-35. This passage recounts a pivotal incident that brought Jews and Gentiles together, abolishing the need for circumcision and following the law of Moses as prerequisites to salvation. Through belief in the sacrifice and lordship of Jesus, all have access to salvation. We discussed what were the red flags to discern wrong teaching, and also what good teaching/teachers looked like. Even today, we are bombarded with wrong teaching packaged i

As I reflected on Acts 15:1–35, I was struck by how relevant this passage remains for the church today. The early believers were facing a difficult and potentially divisive issue: must Gentile believers follow Jewish customs in order to be saved? What impressed me was not just the decision they eventually reached, but the process they went through to get there. Acts 15 shows us that the journey of discernment begins with honest conversation (Acts 15:1–5), grows through humili

Last night, the young adults discussed Acts 11:19-30 as well as Acts 12. Acts 11:19-30 spotlights the Antioch church, which was born through the scattering of the believers when Stephen was martyred. It was in Antioch that the church was called 'Christians'. Interestingly, this label was meant to be derogatory. It was meant to describe a people who appeared strange in their excessive devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. The name 'Christians' translated to something like 't

On Tuesday, our weekly Love Letters was held onsite at YMCA. We are still reading about the King of Israel but last week, we took a detour to look at prophet Hosea, prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during its final decades of decline. Hosea had a unique and painful mission. He was commanded by God to marry an unfaithful woman, who symbolised Israel’s spiritual adultery and abandonment of God. But Hosea’s story is also one of God’s divine love, grace and mercy - despi

It was a meaningful Labour Day long weekend! Instead of lazing at home or taking a weekend get-away, I attended a Healing workshop with 15 others from TB. There's something beautifully ironic about spending a day meant for rest from physical labour by diving deeper into spiritual work. Perhaps this is part of experiencing the Sabbath rest that is spoken about in Hebrews 4. Through the workshop, we were reminded of God’s heart for his children – to see us physically, emotional

God, who met Saul on the road to Damascus, is still writing conversion stories today—He is still redirecting, orchestrating and rescuing. God Chooses the Right Person Saul was, by every human measure, the wrong man for the assignment. He was breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples (Acts 9:1). He carried letters of arrest in his hand. He had stood approving the stoning of Stephen. He was a strict Pharisee—zealous, hard-edged, certain he was serving God whi

We started our Saturday session last week with a time of fellowship over delicious food and an amazing time of worship. We then read Acts 8. In Acts 8:14-17, Peter and John laid hands on the believers and prayed for them. The believers then received the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Simon the Sorcerer tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. However, the Holy Spirit can’t be bought. The infilling of the Holy Spirit can be felt. During our mission trip to Surabaya, I saw h

From Darkness to Light This week we reflected on Luke 24:13-35, the journey from discouragement to renewed hope. Just like the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus, there are moments where we may feel lost, uncertain or weighed down by what we do not understand. Yet even in those moments, God is walking with us quietly, patiently and faithfully. Pastor Ben shared how in many ways, it mirrors our own journey. Fear, disappointment and misaligned expectations led the disciples to

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in empowering believers. Peter and John exemplify the courage that came from faith after the Holy Spirit fell on them. The early Christian community is described as being of one heart and soul, sharing everything they had. Their fellowship and generous sharing with one another reflects the communal life of the early church. Pastor Angela shared a testimony of how she faithfully planted seeds of salvation with a New Zealander, Aunty B, and

The account of the early church reveals what it truly means to live a life led by the Holy Spirit - one marked by compassion, discernment, and boldness. The scene that stands out is the encounter between Peter and John and a lame man who sat daily at the temple gate. He had likely seen Peter and John many times before and may even have asked them for help. But this moment was different. When he reached out for money, Peter and John stopped and gave him their full attention, s

What a tremendous opening salvo! A mighty torrent of wind, tongues of fire… But before this, the believers were “all with one accord in one place” to welcome the Holy Spirit. A shared purpose, a unified heart, a community coming together in one place. A timely reminder to us as we gather together to worship our Lord and Saviour. And indeed every word found in the Bible is significant. Fire symbolises purification, divine presence and spiritual intensity (as Moses encountered

As we began our study of Chapter 1 of Acts (short for Acts of the Apostles, but some like to call it Acts of the Holy Spirit), we considered two important components of a spirit-filled life–waiting and empowerment. Often, when we think about waiting, we think about sitting in a room of sick people while the doctor is busy with another consultation, or perspiring while a hawker is busy preparing someone else’s food. We wait because it is not our turn yet; someone is occupied w

The Great Commission: Our Shared Calling Last week, we explored our identity in Christ as a divine community. This week , through Ps Darren's message , we build on that foundation: as followers of Christ, every one of us is commissioned. Our calling is to be witnesses for Him and to disciple others, even as we are being discipled ourselves. Being a Witness: Our Authentic Story As believers, our new life rests in the Father’s unconditional love and grace. We are led by the Spi

Last Saturday, we were richly blessed by Pastor Steven Nicaud as he shared on his favourite topic: the importance of the Holy Spirit. His message was both timely and confronting, clearly revealing what many believers miss when they fail to intentionally build an intimate, ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit. He first reminded us that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or something to be summoned or manipulated. He is a person—likened to the best of all best fri

Last week, RT1 wrote about the Triune God — Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit — perfectly united in love and purpose, a message shared by Dr Robbie Goh. This is the core belief of Christianity, and at the heart of it is Jesus. This week, Ps Eng Siong talked about how Jesus is fully God — our Saviour, our Lord, and our coming King. He is above all powers, all authorities, all kings, and all things. Jesus’ worth is beyond measure. Jesus as Saviour Jesus is fully God and fully ma

Celebrating our January babies! This service was hosted by Belimbing. It has been such a joy seeing everyone at the onsite services this past few weeks! We are starting the year by going back to basics and returning to our statement of faith. At our first service of the year, our guest speaker, C, spoke on the Word of God and how it should guide our lives. On Saturday, Dr Robbie Goh preached a sermon on the triune God that we worship . God is three in one: Father, Son and Ho

Dear Talent Beacon family, I say this often, because it is true: I love our church. I know that we have our imperfections, as does any other church, simply because churches are made of imperfect people. This community is God’s gift to me, presented to me in a time when I needed it most. I know I did nothing to earn this gift, this love, that has been given to me by God, and by the people in this church. Being a part of this family is itself evidence enough for me, of God’s g

Tonight’s home fellowship felt a little like opening a journal of memories for the year that is soon coming to a close. As we revisited our journey with the Discovery Bible Study ( DBS ) format, it became clear that much of what God has been doing among us has been gentle and steady, almost hidden in plain sight until we slowed down enough to notice it. Learning to See Scripture Anew DBS has helped us read Scripture with fresh eyes. The rhythm of shorter passages and the sim

Saturday is the highlight of the week as we gather at Susan’s, enjoying good makan as usual, soft chatter, and that comforting sense of end-week refuge. Post an amazing worship, in a facilitation led by Jess, Chris & Geok Seng, we opened Luke 24:13-53 and stepped into a scene soaked in grief and confusion: two disciples walking away from Jerusalem, talking about a death that had shattered everything they hoped for. They were not just sad, they were disappointed, confused, and