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September 18th, 2022 Press On Rev. Reuben Foncardas Philippians 3:12-16 There are times in our Christian life when we feel we are stuck; neither progressing nor regressing. We coast along, doing the routine day to day activities, until we reach the plateau of complacency. We have lost our drive; our sense of eagerness and excitement when we were new believers. We have grown content with what we ha...

Re-energize Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Matthew 11:25-30 What is in store for RHCCC in the next season? 3 Commands for us this season: ——— 1. “Come to me” (re-encounter your God) How many of us are burdening ourselves? True rest involves a RESTER. The post-Covid world is not what will give you rest. The good news of Jesus always keeps that invitation open ——— 2. “Take my yoke” (re-embrace your purpose) What...

Reset Pastor Joey Ling Isaiah 43:14-21 Definition of Reset: “To set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way.” We reset to gain back optimal performance How do we know when we need a spiritual reset? What are some of the signs of the need for a reset? 1. You have low self-awareness 2. You prioritize __________ over Marriage or Singleness 3. You do more activity than your relationship with God can...

Passion to Pray Rev. Kelly Tam Matthew 6:5-13 What does a vibrant prayer life look like in 2022? God is more interested in the HEART of the one who is praying rather than the METHOD in which we doing it in. 5 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they w...

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation Brings Life Rev. Reuben Foncardas John 11:1-46 NIV Choose to believe in Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world, because of four reasons. ——— 1. Believe because Jesus sees the end of any crisis. So the sisters sent word to Jesus, ‘Lord, the one you love is sick.’ When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness wi...

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation Brings Light Rev. John Baik John 9:1-7 NIV ——— 1. The Hope that Jesus Brings (v.1-3) a. The Situation b. The Unhelpful Question c. Jesus’Response ——— 2. The Work Jesus Invites Us to Do (v.4-7) a. Who’s to do God’s Work? b. What are the works we’re to do? c. How are we to do God’s work? d. When do we do God’s work?

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation Brings Peace Rev. Kelly Tam John 6:16-21 NIV Why does this sign give you peace? ——— 1. Because we all find ourselves in seasons of storms…but Jesus will find you ——— 2. Reasons why we forget about God a. Jesus is the Son of God What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him! —Matthew 8:27 b. Jesus has remained the same...

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation Brings Satisfaction Pastor Joey Ling John 6:1-14 NIV Why Is it important to believe? Because we have life in the name of Jesus. Two Approaches to Solve the Problem a. Philip’s Approach b. Andrew’s Approach Reasons why we forget about God a. Apathy b. Priorities c. Autonomy 1. Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs 2. It’s not “You” but “We” 3. S...

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation is by Grace Pastor Stephen Hsu John 5:1-18 NIV ——— Big Idea: Jesus heals us even when we don’t deserve it, but we must trust Jesus alone & believe Jesus is Lord to have eternal life. ——— Introduction John’s Purpose: Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are writ...

Follow The Signs: The 7 Signs of New Life in Christ Salvation is by Faith Pastor Angela Luk John 4:46-54 NIV “It is of the very essence of faith that we should believe that what Jesus says is true. So often we have a kind of vague wistful longing that the promises of Jesus should be true. The only way to really enter into them is to believe in them with the clutching intensity of someone who is dr...

Follow the Signs: The 7 signs to New Life in Christ Salvation is by the Word Pastoral Intern Justin Lam John 2:1-11 1. Doing something new (John 2:1) a. The 7 days to a new creation b. Doing something new in you and me 2. Doing what he tells you to do (John 2:5) a. Fulfilling the first gospel promise b. Saying yes to whatever Jesus tells us to do 3. Doing life with Joy (John 2:6-8) a. Turning wate...

Ruth How is God Working in the Everyday Struggle? Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23 NIV 1. God meets us where we are 2. God works alongside us 3. God’s love exceeds our expectations

God Knows What’s Best for Us Rev. Narry Santos Jeremiah 29:10-14 1. The Best is Yet to Come (Jeremiah 29:10-11) The rest of our days will be the best of our days —Rick Warren 2. It’s Best to Know God Best (Jeremiah 29:12-14)

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Father’s Day: Faith and Obedience Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Genesis 22 ——— What kind of gracious, merciful, and good God would command this? 1. God does not condone child sacrifice (Leviticus 18:21; 20:2; 20:5; Deuteronomy 12:31; 18:10) 2. Abraham’s relationship with God was special one. God has not miraculously placed another human in the same circumstances as A...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis The Wonder of Waiting Pastor Angela Luk Genesis 21 ——— Three defining ways God keeps his promises 1. He brings them to completion in his timing (21:1-7) a. Sarah and Abraham’s responses b. Instant gratification vs. his timing 2. He is gracious despite the circumstances (21:8-13) a. Provides a way to resolve Abraham’s family conflict b. Grace comes from th...

Making All Things New: Genesis How shall we then live? Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Genesis 19 ——— 1. The Direction of Lot’s Life There is a progression from Chapter 13-19: Lot was in the city. Then the city was in Lot. You cannot aim for the best of both worlds (see Psalm 1:1-2) In the end, you will become either a person OF the city or a person FOR the city ——— 2.The Destruction of Lot’s Life He lost his w...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruit: Disciples on Mission Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Luke 10:1-11 3 Critical Ideas Disciples on Mission Must Embrace (Luke 10) ——— 1. A Strategy: You are sent together by Jesus (v. 1-2) Why did Jesus send out the disciples in pairs, rather than individually? 1. Cultural Reason 2. Practical reason 3. Theological reason ——— 2. A Shepherd: You can rely on and trust Jesus (v. 3-4) ———...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruit: Building Spiritual Families Pastor Maymie Lau Colossians 3:14-17 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. —Galatians 6:10 ——— 1. Spiritual Family - Our Oikos The Bible describes 2 kinds of family: • Our Biological Family • Our Spiritual Family So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and...

Planting the Gospel Rev. Reuben Foncardas Romans 1: 14-17 What is the gospel? There are various methods and many strategies of planting the gospel. But there is only one right set of attitudes in doing it. ——— 1. Develop a great sense of obligation (v. 14) I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. —Romans 1:14 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; m...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruits Jesus is Lord, His Love and Mercy Everywhere Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui John 15:1-8 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:1-8 ——— 1. The Foundation of this Campaign: Where do you we start? (a rooted tree vs. an unrooted tree) There is a distinction between the vine and branch...

Planting Roots, Bearing FruitsWhat is the Church? Scripture: Acts 2:22-47, Matt 16:13-18 NLT Rev. Shu-Ling Lee ——— Today’s main Question: What is “the Church”? We need to first start with” What is the ESSENCE of the church? The church is not just another human organization that happens to have a different mandate for its life and ministry. The church is about human behavior that is being transform...

G.P.S. - God’s Positioning System Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Susie Choi 1. Positioning Identity Reminder of who we are and whose we are 2. Positioning Time Imperative ‘now’ 3. Positioning Focus Shifting away from distractions Pivoting towards Jesus 4. Positioning Vision & Expectation Truth - God’s ability Reshaping our response 5. Positioning Stance Prayer - The active stance of surrender

Resurrection Sunday Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui John 20:19-21 Four Questions Worth Examining: 1. The Mechanics of the Resurrection: What is the resurrection? (v. 19) 2. The Mystery of the Resurrection: Did it really happen? (v. 20a) 3. The Might of the Resurrection: What did it accomplish? (v, 20b-21a) 4. The Message of the Resurrection: What does it mean for me today? (v. 21b)

Regime Change: The King we’ve been waiting for Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Rev. Phil Reinders ——— 1. An orchestrated entry (Luke 19:28-34) • Why a donkey? • Genesis 49 and Zechariah 9 ——— 2. The paradox of Jesus (Luke 19:35-40) • How Jesus exercises power • The paradoxical responses to Jesus ——— 3. An unexpected moment (Luke 19:41-44) • The weeping heart of the king Where do you find yourself in the...