Resurrection Church Sai Kung Sermons

The way that Jesus entered into Jerusalem was intentionally designed as a public announcement - Jesus is the Messiah. The crowds got the message and celebrated. The triumphal entry shows us that Jesus is the humble and victorious saviour, but that is also unsettling. 05-02-2023 - Lucas Durant

Should Christians be ambitious for greatness? Certainly the twelve disciples were. Jesus teaches that ambition can be good or bad depending on whether we are imitating the kings of the earth or the King of heaven. Greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven means following the pattern of  King Jesus. 29-01-2023 - Lucas Durant

Does God give people what they deserve? Is he fair in the way he deals with people? According to Jesus, God is pleased to be more generous than we would like. So how will we react?  22-01-2023 - Jon Polk

High achieving people often see religion as one more sphere - like work or education or the arts - where they can earn recognition and reward. Jesus says that only those who come to God like little children can enter the kingdom of heaven. Grace is given to those with empty hands. 15-01-2023 - Ariel Pinero

Modern society tells a story about marriage that puts our need for self-expression at the center. Accordingly, if my marriage isn't helping me in my journey of self-discovery, then perhaps it's time for a divorce. But Jesus tells a different and much better story about marriage and singleness with God's glory at the center. Whose story are you living in?  08-01-2023 - Lucas Durant

As we begin a new calendar year, are you happy? Psalm 1 tells us that the key to a true happiness is knowing and believing the word of God. This way to a flourishing and fruitful life! 01-01-2023

A whole lot of wrapping has gone into the birth of Jesus - the angels, the star, the shepherds and wise men - but who is the gift for? The coming of Jesus Christ is for you! 25-12-2022 - Lucas Durant

Where is God at work in the world? In the dark. Christmas is good news for people dwelling in deep darkness.  24-12-2022 - Lucas Durant

All-Age Service. How do we know what God is like? Is it even possible? At Christmas we remember that he has publicly and definitively shown us both THAT he is and WHO he is. He announced his love in the cries of a newborn baby. 18-12-2022 - Lucas Durant

According to Jesus, there is a day of judgment coming when he returns. On that day, which will come suddenly and soon, his lordship will be undeniable - everyone will confess his authority whether in joy or in terror. So we must keep watch and not allow ourselves to be distracted as we wait. 11-12-2022 - Lucas Durant

What should we expect when the Lord appears? The Old Testament prophets foretold apocalyptic judgment and salvation raining down all at once. John the Baptist said the same. But when Christ finally appeared, God's plan proved more gracious than anticipated. 05-12-2022 - Lucas Durant

God  designed the local church to be the pillar and foundation of Truth, so that all people might hear and recieve the Gospel. As Paul finishes his letter, he reinforces some of the key ideas that will keep Timothy and the whole church fit for God's purpose. He ends with a final command, a final encouragement and a final application. 27-11-2022 - Lucas Durant

Healthy teaching, which agrees with the message of the Lord Jesus Christ, produces godly living. But "other teaching", which has its source in arrogant know-nothings, produces all manner of sinfulness. Paul shows us how godliness with contentment is great gain. 20-11-2022 - Lucas Durant

The reputation of the local church matters, because it God's way of holding up and holding out the truth to the world. Therefore, Paul says in 1 Timothy 5, Christians should give appropriate honour to the neediest people, to Bible teachers and to employers. 14-11-2022 - Lucas Durant

The God of the Bible calls himself the defender of widows and the father of the fatherless. He commands his people to care for widows, orphans and aliens in their midst. So what part does mercy ministry or social care play in God's design for the local church? It is a necissary, but limited, ministry which helps the church display the truth of the gospel and the value of godliness to a watching wo...

Paul writes to Timothy in full hearing of the church in Ephesus, encouraging him to persevere in reading, preaching and teaching the Scriptures. When distractions appear and detractors arise, the consistent setting forth of the Gosepl in life and in doctrine remain the one necissary thing. 30-10-2022 - Rob Nollan

Growing in godliness does not happen by accident. It is hard work requiring discipline and training. Those who cut corners and avoid the work will leave themselves vulnerable to demons, deceptions and deprivations. Those who train in godliness will benefit in every way both in this life and the life to come. 23-10-2022 - Jon Polk

All-Age Service. God has constructed the church with a particular goal - that the church should be a pillar and foundation of the truth. Every local church is therefore meant to hold up and hold out the truth of the Gospel to a lost world. By both its doctrine and conduct the church holds up the mystery of godliness. 16-10-2022 - Lucas Durant

God has given the local church a central role in proclaiming the message of Christ's salvation to the world. But who could be qualified to lead God's people in such a momentous task? Ordinary Christians living godly lives. What does godliness look like in practice? Certain individual personal qualities, proven relational responsibility and widely-recognised respectability. 09-10-2022 - Lucas Duran...

God wants all people to be saved, and he is using local churches to carry out his saving plan. Men and women were created to play different yet complementary roles in His strategy. When a church rejects God's design, it hampers the church's ability to carry out its mission. When the church embraces God's design, it will be more effective in the its work, and individuals will be able to live alongs...

The local church should not only be concerned with local matters. God has given each church a universal responsibility - we must pray for all people. Why? Because God wants all people to be saved.   25-09-2022 - Lucas Durant

When God established the Church, what did he design it to do? Is each church meant to come up with their own goals, or is there a mission and a focus that Christians should have in every local church?  Paul gives Timothy a trustworthy mission statement worthy of universal acceptance. 18-09-2022 - Lucas Durant

One of the great threats to the life of a local church is different doctrine. Even in the earliest days of the church, certain people were putting the plain truths of scripture aside so that they could entertain wild speculation, provoke controversy, and prove the righteousness of their own group over and above others. But there is only one trustworthy truth which can purify hearts, make good cons...

All-Age Service. How do you feel about church? Do you think it is pleasant but bad for you...like junk food? Do you think it is good for you but unpleasant... like medicine? Psalm 133 tells us that God designed church to be good and pleasant. So good and pleasant that the only way to describe it is that it is like precious oil running down a beard....wait, what? 04-09-2022 - Lucas Durant

Would we notice if the LORD's presence departed from a person's life, a church, or a nation? And if we wanted to bring his presence and blessing back, how could that be done? It won't be through our efforts, but for the sake of His promises alone. 28-08-2022 - Lucas Durant