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Let's dive into Nehemiah and explore how rebuilding a wall transformed Israel's heart. We'll reflect on Israel's covenant, the sacrifices they made, the deeper motivations behind their actions, and most importantly, how their commitment challenges us today to align our hearts and actions with God’s goodness. 本週一起進入尼希米記來探索透過城牆的重建以色列百姓的心也被轉化了。藉由百姓的立約、所獻上的...

As the people of Israel continue in repentance and confession of sin, the history of salvation is unfolded. The Israelites respond by a renewal of the covenant in writing. How would you write such a covenant if you were to be faced with this task today?  以色列百姓在繼續悔改和認罪中，救恩的歷史也被揭曉。以色列百姓的回應就是寫下他們與神重立的約定。假設今天換作是你與神重新立約，內容會是什麼？

Nehemiah 8 records the beginning of a spiritual revival among the Israelites after they have finished the building of the walls around Jerusalem. This revival is centered around the Word of God and shows how sacred God sees the repentance of His people when they turn to Him in brokenness. 尼希米記第八章紀錄著以色列人在重建耶路撒冷城牆後，開始經歷屬靈的復興。整個復興圍繞著神的話語，並看見當神百姓在...

Nehemiah 7 details the list of people that returned to Israel. We often don't think these list of things and people in the Bible are important but we learn the significance of this careful detailing of records in this week's sermon. 尼希米記第 7 章詳細列出了返回以色列的人的名單。我們常常認為聖經中列出的事物和人物並不重要，但我們在本週的講道中了解到了仔細記錄細節的重要性。

In Nehemiah 6 we see how a man of God handles fear. Looking into the New Testament we see what Jesus tells us is the right way to think about fear. Today, we can use these two models to deal with our own fears. 在尼希米記第六章，我們看見一個屬神的人如何面對恐懼。在新約中，我們看見耶穌教導我們如何正確看待恐懼。今天，當我們面臨自身恐懼時，我們可以透過這兩種模式來面對和看待。

Nehemiah 5 records the freedom God's people received during the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem under a godly leader. Jesus Christ's work provided the way for God's people to be free forever. This message has continuing relevance today. 尼希米記紀錄了在一個屬靈領袖帶領重建城牆過程中，神百姓領受到的自由。耶穌基督所成就的，提供了神百姓永恆的自由。這篇信息到今天仍然與我們息息相關...

In Nehemiah 4, we see how Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem respond to increasing external threats. The image of the people bravely continuing the work of building the wall while under the threat of attack - armed with sword and trowel - is inspiring, but is it applicable? While we may not be able to mimic how Nehemiah and the people defended themselves, we can learn much from what they saw to...

We've spent an amazing 13 weeks diving into Ephesians. As we conclude, let's reflect on the journey: the mystery revealed, spiritual blessings, gospel unity, and transformation within the church. Finally, remember we are in a spiritual battle that's already been won, therefore we press into God's victory and engage by sharing the gospel. Join us as we wrap up Ephesians together. 在...

Pentecost Sunday. What better Sunday could there be to talk about the challenging and life-giving relationships that form due to God's grace? For it is only by the Holy Spirit's power that we can live out the high calling that husbands and wives, children and fathers, and bondservants and masters are called to have with one another. 五旬節主日。 還有哪個主日更適合談論由上帝的恩典所形成具有...

Happy Mother's Day! Chris Payk preaches on Revelation chapter 20 to see the importance of everything we do but particularly looking at what significance this passage has for mothers. 母親節快樂！ 這週透過《啟示錄》第 20 章，Chris Payk 分享我們所做的一切的重要性，特別是這段經文對母親們的意義。

In Ephesians 5, Paul continues his warnings against and strategies for avoiding sin. But here his tone and purpose have changed. He is no longer merely warning against sin, but how curtain sins - those that are based on the false hope that we can construct our happiness with our own hands - can lead us out of light and new life and back into darkness. What we need is not just right actions, but ho...

Continuing our discussion from last week, Paul gives us several concrete examples of what it means to "put off the old self, put on the new self, and to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we've been called." This Sunday, we will explore these instructions given to us in Ephesians 4:25-32, and go over some Christ-centered strategies to help us to lovingly and humbly obey...

In Ephesians 4:17-24, Paul tells the Ephesians that, now that they've become Christians, their lives must look different.  One of Satan's biggest lies is that we can "believe" the gospel without there being any real change in our lives.  Paul shows that that was not what they were taught!  He then details the beauty of discipleship - it's not just that our old habits and life...

In Ephesians 4:1:16, Paul discusses both the nature of the Church - that we share a fundamental unity in Christ - and the purpose of the Church. That purpose takes the shape of seven different works of the church. We also consider what those seven works of the church mean for each of us as we use our gifts to build up and bless the Body of Christ. 在以弗所書 4 章 1 至 16 節中，保羅討論了教會的本質...

In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul is not just praying a random prayer. In fact, this is a transformational prayer that he himself personally experienced about Jesus. It was the encounter with Jesus that really changed his life and allowed him to fine life purpose instead of apostolic messages or sound doctrine. Therefore he knows this STRENGTH is what the church in Ephesus needs. Without it, there's...

This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on the high point of the Christian calendar - Easter Sunday. We looked at the most simple of all Gospel summaries in 2 Timothy 2:8 and asked what the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead accomplished for all who believe.  本週日，Chris Payk 分享基督教年曆的最高點－復活節主日。 我們透過提摩太後書 2:8 中看見最簡單的福音摘要，並詢問耶穌從死裡復活為所有相信的人成就了什...

This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on Holy Week, particularly focusing on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. We observed how Jesus prepared to go to the cross, endured the cross, and what were the results of his ultimate sacrifice. 本週日 Chris Payk 分享關於聖週的信息，重點特別放在棕樹主日和耶穌受難日。 我們觀看耶穌如何預備上十字架，忍受十字架，以及祂最終犧牲的結果。

In the third chapter of Ephesians, Paul adds some needed context. He explains not only the "mystery" of the Gentiles inclusion in the promises - as full members of the body! - and he gives an account of his place in pronouncing the nature of that mystery.  在以弗所書第三章中，保羅加入了一些必要的脈絡。 他不僅解釋了外邦人如何在所應許的「奧秘」中，與猶太人同為一體！ ——他描述了他在宣告這個...

Ephesians 2:11-22 This Sunday, Chris Payk brought us back to the book of Acts to examine the origin of the church in Ephesus. This passage in the book of Ephesians lays out how the Jews and Gentiles were reconciled through the cross of Christ and what made the church in Ephesus such a dynamic church. 以弗所書 2:11-22 這個主日，Chris Payk 帶我們認識使徒行傳中以弗所教會是如何建立的。以弗所書二章告訴...

Eph. 2:1-10 In these verses, the apostle Paul gives us a clear example of the message of the gospel. In them, we see the good news of the life of Jesus and how He is the only way that we are saved from our sins and are able to spend eternity with God. 以弗所書 2:1-10 在這些經文中，使徒保羅用一個清楚的例子來說明福音的信息。在其中，我們看到關於耶穌生平的好消息，以及祂是那唯一途徑，將我們從罪中拯救出...

Eph. 1:15-23 Church culture and principles are build overtime. In this message, we hope to draw wisdom from Paul's prayer on how he encourages and teaches a young and multi ethnical church in Ephesus. Through the sermon , we will learn what are the profound hope, inheritance and greatness of God's power to the church back then and today. The sermon also points out the perspectives based on...

Eph. 1:1-14 As we begin our series in Ephesians, like Paul we want to begin with benediction - with praise! Paul begins his letter to the Ephesian church with a resounding word of praise that should be a model and encouragement to us all. 以弗所書 1:1-14 當我們開始以弗所書系列時，就像保羅一樣，問安是我們的前言－以讚美開始！ 保羅在寫給以弗所教會的信中以響亮的讚美之詞開始，這應該成為我們所有人的榜樣...

We do not need social statistics to verify the claims of the Bible, but it is always encouraging when they do. Recently, strong evidence has shown what scripture has long taught: if you train up a child in the way they should go, odds are they are going to walk in it.  我們不需要社會統計數據來驗證聖經的立場，但當它們這樣做時總是令人鼓舞。 最近，有些有力的證據證明了聖經長期以來的教導：如果你教導孩...

Parenting does not begin with skills and abilities. It's neither simply about managing a household and keeping things afloat. Ultimately, Christian parents are called to "make disciples." "Successful parenting is not about achieving goals (that you have no power to produce) but about being a usable and faithful tool in the hands of the One who alone is able to produce good thing...

The message of Epiphany is that Jesus for you. If you haven't put your faith in Him before, this is the word for you. For those that are in Christ, this is a reminder that we should go into all the world and make disciples. The glad tidings of great joy that the angels declared was truly for all people. Mathew 2:1-12 主顯節的重點就是耶穌是為你而來的。如果你還沒相信他，這是要對你說的。 對那些已...