Living Stones Christian Church - East Bay

Resurrection Influence 10.04.2016 42:53 ↓

Brian Hui John 20:19-23, Matthew 24:16-20, 1 Corinthians 1 God's plan for cascading the dominos of resurrection, the seeds of redemption, is to do it through us - the average, below average, outsiders (not only the great). See Lydia and Titius in the New Testament Be a resurrection influence - we are called to "baptize" and "teach" through our lives and there are millions of ways to do this...what...

Ritual & Reality: Sacrifice 13.03.2016 32:12 ↓

Stephen Bjorlin

Ritual & Reality: Suffering 28.02.2016 39:39 ↓

Brian Hui We need a new perspective on suffering Romans 8; 1 Peter 2 1. Suffering doesn't mean it's warm (God's on your side) 2. Suffering is the only path to glory 3. Real love causes us to suffer In our "me" first culture, sacrificial love is counterculture

Ritual & Reality: Humility 21.02.2016 47:42 ↓

Paul Wilson

Ritual & Reality: Into the Wild 07.02.2016 27:15 ↓

Brian Hui Mark 1:1-12 liminality - going far outside the limits of your comfort ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminality ) We can't grow until we are pushed out of our limits Even Jesus was sent into the wilderness

More Than Words: Soul Peace or Soul Pollution? 24.01.2016 40:30 ↓

Brian Hui James 1:27; 3:13-4:10 What does it mean to keep oneself unstained by the world?

Give Thanks 24.11.2015 32:33 ↓

Brian Hui : Ephesians 1, Matthew 6:26 Make a Difference Day, Nixon's family, the community shares what they're thankful for

Presence: Compassion & Justice 15.11.2015 47:59 ↓

Brian Hui Luke 10:25-37 Series: Be the Church

Be the Church: Repurpose 01.11.2015 30:43 ↓

Stephen Bjorlin The story of Queen Esther, Esther 7:1-6, 4:12-14 Privilege - a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the advantages of most Pain - mental or emotional suffering of torment Purpose - when pain & privilege meet we find purpose Finding true purpose requires: your creativity, being proactive, your strengths How have you experienced pain? How do you experience privilege...

Be the Church: Soul 25.10.2015 40:05 ↓

Brian Hui Matthew 16:26; John 15:1-5 Developing your Soul: Sabbath - let go of activity in order to rest in God Solitude - let go of people to be alone with God Soul-Advocates - friends who strengthen our solitude with God

Be the Church: Community 11.10.2015 44:28 ↓

Brian Hui Mark 3:33-35; Acts 4:32-33; 1 John 3 Faith doesn't just save you, faith makes you family Community as spiritual family: Sharing our stuff together Sharing our hearts together Sticking it out and growing together Family means more than my 'family'

Be the Church: Worship 04.10.2015 44:02 ↓

Brian Hui Amos 5:18-27; Roman 12:1-2 How I actually live is a reflection of what I actually worship Kairos / Theophany - God shows up in the pattern of our life Have you perceived how God is breaking into your life?