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Being With Speaker: Pastor Jesse Sudirgo Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-5, 7-11 ——— 1. Idealism and Realism The Year for Canceling Debts 1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people, because the LORD’s time for canceli...

Mission: Beyond Inviting to Sunday Service Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Mission: Lessons from China Speaker: Pastor Quang Nyguyen Scripture: Luke 12:16-21 16 And he (Jesus) told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ 18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods....

“Focused” - Jesus’ Temptation Speaker: Pastor. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Trial (What is the hardship or struggle?) Trust (What draws us closer to God?) Transition (What is being refined?) Transformation (Who Are we Becoming?) Hardships are unavoidable, growth is our choice, and transformation is God’s work. ———————————————— Matthew 4:1-11 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you ar...

“Rested”- Moses, Israel and the Manna Speaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Exodus 16:1-12,17-20,27-30 How has God provided in the last 40 years at RHCCC? BIG IDEA: If you don’t trust in God’s provision, and rest/work in the way He’s designed you for, the fruits of your labour will eventually rot. Will we, in the church, take His sabbath command seriously? TRIAL - What does the trial look like...

Part 2– “Strengthened” — Israel’s in the Wilderness Speaker: Pastor Joey Ho Scripture: Numbers 32:13 The Series Framework: Trial → Trust → Transition → Transformation Book of Numbers Storyline 1. The beginning of their journey from Mount Sinai (Numbers 1-10) 2. Wilderness of Paran (Numbers 10-19) 3. Wilderness of Moab (Num. 20-36) Trials God used 2 ways to lead and guide the Israelites during thei...

“Cleansed” - Noah’s Flood Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: Genesis 7: 1-24   "God has to wash you clean before He can make you new.”     TRIAL: What does the trial look like in this story? (Genesis 6:5-13)     TRUST: What does trust look like in this story? (Genesis 6:8-9, 14-22)     TRANSITION: God’s 40-Day Wash Cycle (Genesis 7:1-24, 8:1)     You have to trust in the WHO rather than try...

The world outside of our world Speaker: Mr. Yu-Jen Yang Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

The Ultimate Gift: New Life Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Moe Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24 There are three phases in the process to moving towards being set apart for God’s purposes 1. Put off Your Old Self (v.22) 2. Be Made New (v.23) 3. Putting on the New Self (v.24) Where do we start? • Look at yourself first • be ruthlessly honest about our sins and shortcoming  • Go to School • Learn what it means...

DTM Anniversary Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling lee

When Trust Wavers: The Quiet Power Of Doubt Speaker: Rev. Aaron Owen Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Casting doubt is the enemy’s tactic for destroying trust. Trust is essential for us to deepen our relationship with God. The devil will attempt to thwart or destroy our ability to go deeper with God by getting us to distrust Him by casting doubt. 3 WAYS SATAN CASTS DOUBT IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD 1. D...

Sermon Notes Rooted Together#5 - Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger vs. Exclusivity Speaker: Pastor. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Matt 25:31-46; 1 Peter 4:9-11 Culture of Community --------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------- Culture of Inclusivity | Gratitude & Appreciation Culture of Interdependence | Commitment & Faithfulness Culture o...

Rooted Together#4 Truthfulness vs. Harshness/Avoidance A Truth-Filled Community Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Psalm 86:11-13; Eph 4:17-25 1 . The inward expression: The “undivided heart” 2 . The outward expression: A community called to truth-filled living 3 . Problem: Trust is fragile, sin disrupts trust 4 . Source: Trust and the Human Heart 5 . Practice: Speak truth in love Big Idea: Tru...

Rooted Together#3 Faithfulness vs. Non-Commitment Are You Obeying His Word? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32 [28] “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ [29] ” ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. [30] “Then the father went to the other son and said the same...

Rooted Together#2 From Consumerism to Gratitude: Three Shifts for Church Community Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 A community is a group of people who share an identity-forming story that is so important to them that it defines an aspect of who they are. The Story of Consumerism a) Consumerism started as a marketing strategy b) Consumerism has become a dominant wo...

Rooted Together#1 – Introduction The Importance and Fragility of Community Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: John 17:20-23

Jesus & Mary Magdalene: A Most Fragrant Worship Speaker: Pastor Johnny Cheung Scripture: Mark 14:3-9 3 And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment w...

Courage Unleashed: Living a whole-hearted life Speaker: Rev. Darren Herbold Scripture: Joshua 14:7-8 1. Wholehearted Conviction: Holding on to the one who holds the world. 2. Wholehearted Perspective: Living for the Father’s glory. 3. Wholehearted Consistency: Faithfulness in the Mundane, Miraculous, or Unfair.

YLD Sunday Speaker: Pastor Alex Chan Scripture: 1 Samuel 1-3 BIG IDEA: When Adults Leads By Example, God Raises Up the Next Generation 1. A Parent’s Life Shapes the Heart of A Child 2. ⁠The Example of the Church Deepens Their Faith 3. ⁠Maturing Faith Is Not Instant—It’s a Lifelong Journey of Surrender, Struggle, and Transformation 4. ⁠Trust God with Our Children: Releasing Control and Embracing Go...

Planting Hope, Always: Sharing our Hope Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 We evangelize to share our hope. ——— 1. Are you excited to share your hope? But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord… —1 Peter 3:15 The joyful effects of the gospel motivate us to share our hope. ——— 2. Are you ready to share your hope when people ask? Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ask...

Planting Hope, Always: Ministry Embodying Our Hope Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 1. Our Light of Hope is Meant to Shine • Hope in Christ is not a private feeling—it’s a public calling. 2. We Minister Through Who We Are and Where We’ve Been • God often uses the very things that make us “us” to reflect hope 3. Keep the Lamp Burning—Let Us Persevere in our Ministry! • Ministry...

Planting Hope, Always Fellowship: We Fellowship to Nurture Our Hope Speaker: Rev. Sophia Wong Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42–47 We worship to express our hope We fellowship to nurture our hope We grow in discipleship to deepen our hope We minister to embody our hope We evangelize to share our hope ——— 1. God in Our Fellowship Therefore encourage one another and build...

Planting Hope, Always: Discipleship: Deepening Our Hope Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Questions: How do you define Discipleship? What is involved for Discipleship? ——— 1. Hope Begins with Abiding in Christ (v.5) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put...

Planting Hope, Always: Worship Expresses our Hope Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18 17 Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. 18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. —Psalm 71:17-18 God calls us to share the inexplicable hop...

Planting Hope, Always: Why We Need Hope Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Romans 15:13-21 1. What is Hope? (v. 13) Hope is a life-shaping confidence concerning the future. Faith is a life-shaping confidence in a person. Christians find their hope in the certainty of God’s love and purpose for them through Jesus Christ. 2. What do we do with the hope we have? (v. 13) a. We worship to express ou...