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Sermon Notes As parents, we need to work to ensure our children have a relationship with Jesus, not just a desire to be part of a loving community doing good. In other words, we need to ask, are we discipling or merely socializing our children in church? —Ed Stetzer Deuteronomy 6:4-9 shows us three instructions we must carry out in order to develop a biblical worldview in our families. 1. Listen:...

3 Foundation Truths: 1. Parents are the primary spiritual drivers + influencers. 2. The church provides significant spiritual support 3. The pursuit of a Biblical worldview is paramount for the success of both What COVID hasn’t changed about Parenting (Psalm 78) 1. Your calling as a parent (v. 1-6) Your calling is composed of 2 aspects: - pointing them to the ideal - Navigating them through the re...

Sermon Notes Every Member on Mission It is not so much the case that God has a mission for his church in the world, as that God has a church for his mission in the world. Mission was not made for the church; the church was made for mission – God’s mission. —Christopher Wright How Does Jesus Fulfill His Mission? 1. Jesus Entered into Humanity That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,...

Sermon Notes What has COVID done? 1. Placed the church into exile 2. Put limitations on us 3. Presented unprecedented challenges Three Ways to Stay on Mission (During This Season) 1. Stay in the city (v. 4-6) a. Invest the time to learn the culture b. Invest the time to build deep relationships 2. Strengthen the city (v. 7-9) a. Life-giving words b. Life-giving actions 3. Seek the Lord (v. 10-14)

Sermon Notes Intro: Trust God’s timing (Don’t rush) - v. 6 Trust God’s character (Don’t worry) - v. 7 Be mindful of the enemy (Don’t ease up) - v. 8 Be thankful for God’s people (Don’t isolate) - v. 9 Be thankful for God’s grace (Don’t give up) - v. 10-11

2021 Renewals - Commit to growing (personal renewal) - Commit to growing with others (relational renewal) - Commit to growing with others on mission (missional renewal) What is the outcome? Cultural (City) Renewal. See Acts 2:42-47 What is the mission God has called us to do TOGETHER? A Church Can Engages the City in 4 Ways (John 17:15-23) 1. A church in the city (apathy) or against the city (anim...

2021 Renewals - Commit to growing (personal renewal) - Commit to growing with others (relational renewal) - Commit to growing with others on mission (missional renewal) What makes us family? 1. Common experiencesWe’re all in this family because of God’s grace (Eph. 2:14-18) a. Learn to enjoy the grace of God. b. Learn to extend the same grace to others in our church family Family never found, only...

Sermon Notes What HAS changed… 1. We are more connected and less connected 2. We are more united and less united 3. We are more busy and less busy What DOESN’T change…. What is God’s vision? To bring us home and make us new again Problem? 1. Sin has cut us off from God and others 2. Sin has mis-aligned our purpose The gospel is the good news that Jesus came to bring you home and make you new (“Fro...

sermon notes Reimagine Our Mission Scripture: Acts 1:8, 23:11; 28:30-31 Pastor Tim Day Our world is transforming before our eyes! • Connected like never before. • Changing faster than ever before. • Crises spreading like never before: Pandemic, protests, and politics And there is more… • Colliding ideologies and cancel culture • Complex issues of inequality, systemic injustice and poverty, and cri...

Sermon Notes Key Question: At the end of the day, what gives me hope? Recap: • Daniel is at the end of his life now • Lived and thrived under 3 emperors • Sought to be faithful, not to be famous • The key message of chapters 7-11? Kingdoms will rise and fall. In the end, God will rescue his world once and for all! • He’s given on one final vision in chapter 12… 5 Things That Give Us Hope 1. God wi...

Sermon Notes Key Question: How do we fight our spiritual battles? 1. Set your Mind to gain understanding. 2. Set your Heart to humble yourself. 3. Set your Will to persist in prayer. Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. One of the most practical ways to Gain understanding of God and His purposes is to read His Word. Knowing His Truths will help us to expose the lies of this world. What are some Tr...

Sermon Notes Key Question: How can we get through to God when we pray? 1. Let God get through to you first. In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the books according to the word of the Lord to the prophet Jeremiah that the number of years for the desolation of Jerusalem would be seventy. —Daniel 9:2 2. Respond with the right posture of prayer. So I turned my attention to the L...

Sermon Notes Key Question: What changes do you need to make knowing God’s Word is true? The Dream (v.1-14) The Interpretation (v.15-25) God has a word for us today… 1. We know the One who knows the future (v.26) 2. We have a word from the One who has the final word (v.27a) 3. Live in light of your divine destiny (v.27b) Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. The prophecy of Daniel 8 must be understo...

Sermon Notes Key Question: How do we live in such uncertain times? The Dream (v.1-14) The Interpretation (v.15-28) 1. We know the One who knows the future 2. We have a word from the One who has the final word Conclusion: Jesus came the first time, so we can be ready for the second time No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man —John 3:13 For even the Son o...

Sermon Notes Big Idea: Our prayers should focus on who Jesus is, what He has done and how He impacts our life. 1. The Righteous Reason (1:15) 2. The The Righteous Responsibility (1:16-19a) 3. The Righteous Resume (1:19b-23) --------------------------------------------------- Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. When you pray for your children, how do you pray? What do you pray for? 2. Why do you t...

Sermon Notes Key Question: Who or what reigns in your life? 1. The peace of knowing God reigns What is robbing you of peace in your life right now? 2. The joy of knowing God reigns How long will you pretend to be in control of your life? 3. Danger of denying God reigns ------------------------------------------------ Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. What can we learn from Daniel about how to l...

Sermon Notes Key Question: Can you see “the writing on the wall”? 1. The world is not the way God wants it to be… 2. But God does eventually show up! 3. No one knows how much time they have…so don’t waste your life! Conclusion: Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. Compare the end of Daniel 4 (Daniel 4:34-38) with the beginning of Daniel 5 (Daniel 5:1-4). What do they have in common? What’s differe...

Sermon notes: Key Question: Is there pride lurking in your life that needs repenting of? 1. No matter how successful you get, pride makes you feel incomplete 2. You cam be blind to spiritual pride in your own life 3. The truly humble and repentant will not “look down” but they will “look up” Conclusion: --------------------------------------------------- Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. How do...

Sermon notes Key Question: Who do you choose to bow before? 1. We will be confronted with idols (v.1-3) 2. We will be tempted to worship (v. 4-7) 3. We will face consequences (v. 8-15) 4. We must choose our king and our kingdom (v. 16-23) 5. We must believe God will come through for us (v. 24-30) Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. Read Daniel 3:1-30 2. What do you think made Nebuchadnezzar build...

Sermon Notes: Key Question: What do you do when you’re faced with a seemingly impossible situation? 1. When a problem is presented (2:1-3) Outward prosperity has little to do with inner peace 2. Respond with prayer (v. 17-19) Prayer is essential Praying together is essential When faced with a crisis, you need a crew. 3. Respond with Praise (v. 19-30) 4. Trust God will answer (v. 31-43) God is sove...

Sermon Notes Prosperity, security, and tranquility are impossible to attain without God’s provision, protection, and peace. Everything depends upon the blessing of God. This truth is the main point of Psalm 127.It is within this context that King Solomon talks about the great blessing of having children. As God is the only source of a well-built house, a well-defended city, and a restful sleep, so...

Key Question: How do I live life without compromising my faith? 1. Conviction takes courage (v. 8a) You will be worn down with pain, but also with pleasure. It’s important to live modestly. Your place of work is your place of witness. 2. Conviction involves wisdom (v.8b) God’s sovereignty and Human responsibility (v. 9). 3. Conviction requires resolve (v. 10-14) Don’t try to control the outcome. D...

Key Question: How do I live life without compromising my faith? Background (v. 1): WHAT is happening? Two Realms (v.2): WHY is it happening? Four Strategies The World Uses to Dismantle You (v. 3-7) 1. Isolation (v. 3) 2. Indoctrination (v.4) 3. Compromise (v. 5) 4. Confusion (V. 6) HEBREW NAME | BABYLONIAN NAME Daniel: God is my judge | Belteshazzer: Bel protects my life Hananiah: Yahweh has been...

sermon notes Overcoming Fear: The Lord is Faithful Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Psalm 125 I am absolutely convinced that meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain; meaninglessness comes from being weary of pleasure. And that is why we find ourselves emptied of meaning with our pantries still full. —Ravi Zacharias Safety comes in our nearness to God, not in our distance from our enemie...

Sermon Notes Overcoming Fear: The Lord is My Salvation Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12 In life’s most threatening times, you will be at peace if God alone is your shield, your salvation, and your stronghold. 1. Find rest in God alone. (vv. 1-4) - Wait quietly before God. - Wait patiently before God. 2. Fight to sustain peace in God alone. (vv. 5-8) - Tell yourself to find rest in Go...