2006 New Year Message Outline

Young People At Watch Night Service


New Year Message Outline – Ps Jeremy Wong

“Christ centred Living” – part of our theme for 2006, The 3 Cs - Christ centredness, Culture of affirmation, Christ-like character

Bible Text : Hebrews 1:1-8
1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
5For to which of the angels did God ever say,
"You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"? 6And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,
"Let all God's angels worship him." 7In speaking of the angels he says,
"He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire." 8But about the Son he says,
"Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. ( eg 1:8 God the Father calls him God!)

1. Christ must be the Lord of All or He is not the Lord at all!
The centrality of Christ in our faith is foundational.
Hebrews 1:1-8, Colossians 1:15-20 tells us about his deity, majesty, and pre-eminence
Even the Father calls Him God! (Heb 1:8)
Jesus make sure His disciple know that (see Mark 8:27-30)
Sooner or later you got to get this right
We have difficulty in submission to authority because we do not submit to Christ!

2. A Culture of affirmation
The Holy Trinity is our best example – The Holy Spirit testify about the Son à The Son exalts the Father à The Father affirms the Son
We need a nurturing environment for growth.
We will bloom in an atmosphere of affirmation and encouragement.


3. Christ –like Character
The preceding steps is crucial for developing Christ-like character
More than that – we need the refining process
Gold & silver is refined from the furnace of afflictions (See Isaiah 48:9-11)
God will not give His glory to another


Wrapping it all up – Conclusion & Application
Revision – what are the 3 Cs
How to inculcate the 3 Cs?
Answer - by 3 Cs – Conviction, Commitment, Consecration
Plus the 3 Ss
– Surrender, Submission, Supplication