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The Two Gospels Speaker: Rev. Paul Lam Scripture: Exodus 1:6-22

Sermon Notes “Were Our Hearts not Burning?” Speaker: Ms. Letty Wong Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Big Idea: Jesus has always been present in our journey. In the breaking of bread, He opens our eyes and invites us into a story bigger than ourselves—one of community, belonging, and mission. Introduction • Why Students? Why AFC? • AFC’s mission: To nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that...

Resurrection Sunday: From Disasters to New Life Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Sermon on the Mount: Our Enemies Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 (NLT)  Teaching about Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’[q] and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies![r] Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil...

Sermon on the Mount: Our Decisions Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23 How do I know if I’m on the narrow path? You can be on the broad road without even knowing it! What does knowing God entail? • Knowing God is not familiarity with God, religious activity for God, or correct theology about God. • To know you, God needs an invitation from you. It requires vulnerability and trust...

Sermon Notes Sermon on the Mount: Where is your Treasure? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24 Big Idea: STORE UP ETERNAL TREASURE FOR YOURSELF BY LOVING GOD & HATING MONEY 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not de...

Sermon on the Mount: Our Anxiety Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 (NLT) “worry” or “anxiousness” translates to “merimna” (μέριμνα) Which means…distracted, divided, or pulled apart Examples of Anxiousness in the Bible: Moses – anxious over his calling (Ex 3:11) Elijah – fear and depressed (1 Kings 19:4) David – anxious and fearful of his enemies (Psalm 55:4-5) Martha – anxious...

Sermon on the Mount: Our Desires Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30 Sermon Notes:  This passage is misunderstood in two ways: 1. Can be easily dismissed 2. Produces needless shame and guilt     Conclusion: Let God love you.   A standard doesn’t change the heart - a story does.   The gospel of Jesus Christ is the love story you’ve been looking for and the love story that will tra...

Sermon Notes The Hope to be with Christ Speaker: Pastor Quang Nguyen Every day English Usage of HOPE • In English, in everyday usage of the word HOPE it means “a wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen. Biblical meaning of HOPE • “it’s a life shaping CERTAINTY of something that hasn’t happen yet but you KNOW that it will.” (Tim Keller) • “HOPE is a joyful and conf...

Sermon on the Mount: Our Anger & Our Words Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, 33-37 INTRODUCTION - Outrage at the 4 Nations Face-Off Remember, firstly… Jesus came to FULFILL the law, not to abolish it (5:17-20)   Our scripture today is the start of “You have heard… But I tell you…” statements by Jesus. Background of Anger (5:21-26) Background of using our Words with Integrity (...

Sermon on the Mount: The Reconstruction of Faith Speaker: Pastor Sam Chung Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 1. The call 2. The problem 3. The hope

Sermon on the Mount:  Unexpected Happiness, Unexpected Righteousness Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, 6:1 1. The Beatitudes reveal to us what it means to be truly blessed 2. The Beatitudes reveal to us the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God (Mt. 5:3-5) 3. The kingdom of God calls us to single-mindedly pursue only what is dear to God’s heart (Mt. 5:6-8) 4. True blessednes...

Sermon on the Mount: The Narrow Path & The Broad Path: The 2 ways Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20, 24-29 [13] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. [15] “Watch out for false prophets. They come t...

Forty Forward Dream Boldly: Envisioning Our Future Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10 How do we discover God’s dream for our lives? 1. It’s not about you (v. 8-9) A God-given dream will do TWO things: (a) Glorify the Giver (Your dream must reflect His greatness) (b) Serve the Giver’s Purpose (Your dream must align with His purposes) 2. It is for you (v. 10) God’s dream for you...

Forty Forward Love One Another Deeply: Cultivating Authentic Community Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: John 13

Forty Forward Give Generously: Multiply our Blessings Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerful...

Forty Forward Pray Confidently: Reviving our Spiritual Foundation Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7 NIV 1. The powe...

Strengthen Your Love Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui ——— 1. God created our bodies You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:13-14 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. —Mark 12:30 ——— 2. Sin affects our bodies The...

Confession and Communion Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10 NIV Question #1: WHY should we confess our sins? Question #2: Why should we confession our sins to ONE ANOTHER? Question #3: WHAT hinders our confession of sin today? 1. When we confess our sin to God, it reveals our Reliance on Him and our desire to live “in the light”, which allows us to truly fellowship with one anothe...

Advent: This Child is Mighty God “I am for you” Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6 NIV BIG IDEA = This child is Mighty God, the Son given to us is King, Jesus the Word. Intro: 1. child =...

Advent: Prince of Peace Do not be Afraid Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Advent: Everlasting Father You can come home Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22 We who were once strangers are now welcomed into the family of God. 1. Christ’s everlasting LOVE is for all (v.14-18) a. Christ has broken down the walls that divide us b. No matter what walk of life we come from, we are all seen as equal in God’s eyes 2. We have been adopted into God’s family (v.1...

Gender Conversations Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui & Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Discipleship: Faith Lived Out Building Up Disciples in Community Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 (NIV) Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu BIG IDEA: To bear one another’s burdens, we must live by the Spirit to love one another. BEARING EACH OTHER’S BURDENS: Why? How? HOW TO BEAR EACH OTHER’S BURDENS: 1. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT (1) [1] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit...