Resurrection Church Sai Kung Sermons

In our frustration and disappointment we easily write off both individuals and groups. But God loves to do surprising things through those who have been written off. Out of Babylon, God raised up Ezra as a faithful reformer who would lead His people to great effect. What will our greater leader, Jesus Christ, accomplish through us? 25-07-2021 - Lucas Durant

Relentless opposition can lead to discouraged Christians. How can drooping hands and weak knees be strengthened? Ezra 5-6 shows that when the word of God stirs us and the providence of God surrounds us, the Joy of the Lord will fill us. 18-07-2021 - Lucas Durant

There are people and spiritual forces at work in the world that see God as the enemy and his people as the target. They still use the same tactics today that they used millennia ago to discourage, derail and destroy the people of God. When the opposition try to infiltrate, intimidate and relentlessly attack, how should we respond? Persevere in faithful obedience, trusting God with the results. 11-...

The centre of the Christian message is an act of sacrifice - Christ's sacrifice of Himself on the cross. The cross should also be at the centre of who we are as the people of God, shaping our lives, our families and the church. As the Israelites re-lay the foundations of the temple in Ezra 3, we find a model for re-laying the foundations of our lives as well. 04-07-2021 - Lucas Durant

God works out his purposes for the world through groups of diverse and devoted people. He is calling you to join in with his mission and to bring your family too. Playing your role within the church body will impact the world far beyond what you could imagine.  27-07-2021 - Lucas Durant

What drives the course of history? And where is it headed? Some people would say that history is the product of time and chance. Others would argue that history is simply written by the winners. Ezra, however, pulls back the curtain of world history to reveal that it has always been driven by a sovereign decree. 20-06-2021 - Lucas Durant

Christians believe that God is all-powerful and completely good. Yet we live in a world where evil exists. Why would a good God delay in dealing with evil? Why wouldn't an all-powerful God do something about suffering in the world before it is too late? Does God care about what goes on in this world? John 11 shows us that Jesus cares very deeply, and he is good enough and powerful enough to save....

Some people who meet Jesus are immediately and irrevocably changed for the better by the encounter. Yet some people are unmoved, and some even become hostile to him. How can we explain these mixed responses that we read about in the New Testament and that we see in the life of the church today? It is because only a miracle can open blind eyes. 06-06-2021 - Lucas Durant

The Gospels are full of accounts of Jesus performing many miracles. Some people find these episodes difficult to believe and consider them to be a stumbling block to faith. But the reality is that only a supernatural Christ is worth our belief. 30-05-2021 - Lucas Durant

When people are desperate they often go looking for help in all sorts of unlikely places. Sometimes Jesus, in his mercy, will come along and ask a surprising question that penetrates right down to the heart -  "Do you want to get well?" How we respond can be very revealing. 23-05-2021 - Lucas Durant

Christianity has radically changed the way entire societies deal with death. Belief in Jesus Christ has the power to transform us too. But we must believe rightly by taking Jesus at His word. 17/05/2021 - Lucas Durant

The signs that Jesus performs in the Gospel of John are meant to help us come to know and believe in Him. But what kind of sign was it when he cleared the temple with a whip? What could make him so angry? His passion for God to be known and worshipped. 09-05-2021 - Lucas Durant

John's Gospel tells us of several signs performed by Jesus that were designed to reveal His glory and convince us that He is the divine Christ. Jesus' first sign was to turn water into wine. Why would he do that and what are we supposed to understand from it? It shows us something of the overwhelmingly abundant goodness of God. 02-05-2021 - Al Gibbs

1 Corinthians 16 contains Paul's travel itinerary, closing remarks and personal greetings. What are we to make of it? By close attention to the people Paul mentions, we can see that the church in Corinth was made up of all kinds of people fulfilling all sorts of roles; much like our church today. Which part are you playing?   25-04-2021 - Jon Polk

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the only thing that can give us hope in the face of death. But did it really happen? The Christian faith hangs entirely on the truth of two historical public events, evidenced by two undeniable historical facts. 04-04-2021 - Lucas Durant

"Could God really forgive someone like him?!" When we compare ourselves to others, we tend to think we are worthy of God's mercy but that others are beyond His forgiveness. At the cross we see that God does not judge who is in and who is out by our arbitrary standards. Rather he has a standard of his own! 31-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But what kind of king is he? Luke's account shows us that he is humble and compassionate, even though his subjects don't deserve it. Will you give him praise? 28-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

What does spirit-filled, God-honouring worship look like? According to Paul it should be well-ordered, giving people time to think, process and understand God's Word. Our God-given spiritual gifts can and should work to that end.   21-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

Some spiritual gifts are more appropriate and more desirable for gathered worship. Paul says that we should desire these greater gifts and put them to use for the good of the whole church. He uses the gift of tongues and the gift of prophecy as examples of how to make the best use of what the Spirit gives. 14-03-2021 - Lucas Durant

Churches get into trouble when they confuse giftedness with godliness. The truth is that very gifted people can be totally useless to the church. What makes our spiritual gifts useful? Love.   07/03/2021 - Lucas Durant

Are you a spiritual person? If you are a Christian, then you are! Everyone who can honestly say that 'Jesus is Lord' has the Holy Spirit indwelling them and they have been given spiritual gifts for the common good of the Church. 28-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

Jesus gave us the Lord's Supper to enliven, strengthen and confirm our faith. And when we partake in it rightly, it does. But it is possible to eat and drink in an unworthy manner and to bring judgment. Paul helps us to see what the Lord's Supper is and how to benefit from it. 21-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

God created humanity in His image, both male and female, and designed us for relationship. He calls men and women to a relationship of complementary difference. And He calls the church to display the wisdom of his design to the whole of creation.  14-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

How can we make godly decisions in an impious age? Paul gives us three principles that can help us navigate the difficult questions of how to remain faithful to the God of the Bible when we are surrounded by false gods. 07-02-2021 - Lucas Durant

As Christians living in a predominately pagan culture we are surrounded by idolatry. How concerned should we be? Should we take a relaxed, 'no worries' approach? Should we fear it? Paul tells us to learn from our ancestors in the Old Testament.  31-01-2021 - Lucas Durant