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Creation Story: Creation of the Cosmos Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4 The tragedy of the world today is that it starts too near to its problems. If you want to appreciate your own country, go to another. You need a larger perspective, a distant view… The Bible does not say ‘Just come to Jesus and all will be well.’ Not at all. It starts with Genesis. It starts with creation. It want...

sermon notes RE-Freshing Your Rule of Life Part 2 Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 NIV What is the rule of life? 1. Praying 2. Discerning 3. Re-Freshing

sermon notes RE-Freshing Your Rule of Life Part 1 Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

From Sent to Sender Pastor Michael Seto Scripture: John 17 NLT

Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5 Jesus moved into our world. This is known as the “Incarnation” (from the Latin, “becoming flesh”) What did Jesus come to do? That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify...

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 NLT 1. God’s Glory is Revealed (v. 8-14) 2. God’s Saviour is Seen (v. 15-16) 3. God’s Word is Spread (v. 17-18) 4. God’s Plan is Pondered (v. 19) 5. God’s Faithfulness is Praised (v. 20)

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18 1. Recognize there is a war always brewing in our hearts 2. True peace comes when we surrender our hearts to the Prince of Peace

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: John 1:19-34 For Jesus to be born in us… Lose your saviour complex (v.20-28) Look to the Lamb (v.29-31) Live out a baptized life (v.32-34) Conclusion (v.35-39): Will you accept his invitation?

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22 NLT

Rev. Freddy Lam Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18 NIV 1. God uses one day to set his plan into motion. 2. God’s timing and our actions of kindness results in mutual blessings. 3. God provides for the here and now and the promise to come when we wait .

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

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22NLT

Pastor Maymie Lau Scripture: Acts 8:1,4, 11:19-20 ––– 1. World Changing Believers a. Believers from the Early Church (Acts 8:1-4, 11:19-20) • This group of believers pushed geographical, cultural and religious boundaries. • They are not well trained seminary grads, no theologians, no pastors/missionaries… they were ordinary people simply on fire for the resurrected Jesus, following Jesus’ instruct...

Made for Mission (1): What’s for Dinner? Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Luke 15:1-2, 19:1-10; 7-23 ––– Mission Principles • Every disciple is sent by Jesus • Every disciple has a unique life mission • We can do it together, by God’s grace! “Ordinary people, Empowered by God, Making a difference, together, Wherever they are” ––– The Dinner Strategy of Jesus It is a visible and tangible expression of...

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Matt 11:25-30 NLT

Pastor Paul Lam Scripture: Mark 3:13-15 What is the purpose of our Christian faith? The glory of God is a [person] most fully alive. —St. Ireneaus Life comes from Following Jesus Discipleship 1. Presence of Jesus 2. Community of Jesus 3. Mission of Jesus The Presence of Jesus Jesus went up on a mountainside and CALLED TO HIM THOSE HE WANTED, and they came to him. He appointed twelve that THEY MIGH...

Re-entry Reality #4: Let love lead your way ——— 1. Love comes first By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. —John 13:35 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal…. —1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Christians should be obsessed with answered this question above all: What is the most loving thing...

Introduction: The change God has allowed is his way of expanding his unchanging vision for the world. The Plot-line of the Bible is… 1. Gen 1:1-2, Gen 3:8-9 2. Exodus 19:9 3. Exodus 40:34 4. John 1:14 5. 1 Corinthians 3:16 WHAT is the Kingdom? WHERE is the Kingdom? The Church’s mission is to extend the Kingdom of God on Earth (Matthew 22:2, 9-10; John 14:12-14, Acts 1:8) The church is God’s main i...

Where is your heart right now? Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. —Matthew 22:37 I. To love God means you do it . II. To love God means you do it . Look at the example of the Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) Re-entry Reality #2: It’s not where you worship, but where your heart is. At RHCCC, our goal is to help you grow in your journey with...

Sermon Notes ––– The overarching theme that revealed itself during the course of this series: How God has called us, his church, to join Him in engaging oppression and living justly? The Church is in the Hot Seat today (v. 1-3) Reflection: Where have I failed to reflect the new reality God has brought about it Christ, is creating in me (personally), and also in my community (church/corporately)? W...

Sermon Notes ––– Review: Troubling War Texts kill all (women, children, men) yes, we killed everyone not one person is left standing none remain breathing   Better Answer? 1. Hyperbole 2. Incremental Ethic 3. The crying war God 4. The war God who hates WMDs 5. The war God who hates David’s bloody war hands 6. Q&A 1. God says “No” to WMDs God says No. Don’t go buy them! Don’t stockpile them!—Deuter...

Sermon Notes ——— Review: Troubling War Texts kill all (women, children, men) yes, we killed everyone not one person is left standing none remain breathing Better Answer? 1. Hyperbole 2. Incremental Ethic 3. The crying war God 4. The war God who hates WMDs 5. The war God who hates David’s bloody war hands 6. Q&A 1. God says “No” to WMDs God says No. Don’t go buy them! Don’t stockpile them! —Deutero...

Sermon Notes ——— Introduction: Troubling War Texts kill all (women, children, men)yes, we killed everyone not one person is left standing none remain breathing ——— Traditional: Yes, it literally happened. But God is good, just and holy. We simply cannot to resolve the ethical problems (mystery). New Atheism: God wanted to literally kill every breathing Canaanite men, women and children. So, you wo...