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Sermon Notes Why Worship? : Confession and Repentance Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Nehemiah 9 If we are going to experience God’s renewal in our lives, we must be honest about our spiritual condition; lean on God’s grace and love; and meet with God once again. 1. Confess our spiritual condition (v. 1-17a) The 4 Stages of Renewal You move to each stage through honest and bold confession I....

Why Worship? Giving Our Offering Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 Like the wise men from the east who sought and found Jesus in Bethlehem, we too must give our offering to God as an expression of our worship that is coming from a heart filled with joy beyond measure because of the goodness and grace of God our Savior.   1. Giving should be PURPOSEFUL. • “The collectio...

A Better Resolution Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Psalm 84

Choosing Better Pastor Alex Chan Luke 10:38-42 1. We Choose many things that causes worry and distraction 2. The one thing we need first and foremost is to listen at Jesus’feet I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly. —Psalm 85:8

The Colours of Christmas: White How to Find Peace in Trials Pastor Stephen Hsu Luke 1:26-38 NRSV Questions? Email: missions@rhccc.ca Big Idea: When we marvel at our Savior & ask for His Spirit to trust His Word, we find PEACE to face any trial, to live like nothing is impossible with God. 3 Steps to Find Peace During Troubles: ——— 1. Marvel at the Saviour (v.29, cf.2:33) But she was much perplexed...

The Colours of Christmas: Hope Rev. Kelly Tam Hebrews 10:19-25 Hope is having FAITH in God’s promises. Hope for the FUTURE (verse 19) Hope for the PRESENT (verse 20-22b) How to experience HOPE today: 1. Ask God to reveal himself (verse 22) 2. Be in community (verse 24-25) 3. Have gratitude (verse 25)

The Colours of Christmas: Green The Colour of Growth Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Because Joseph obeyed, God used him to change the world. Trusting God means to live as if God IS who He says He is and He WILL DO everything He has promised A relationship with God is built on trust - not obedience. Wrong Mindset: 1. Obedience 2. Love 3. Blessing • Fear-based • Self-centered...

Encouragement in the Faith for the Church Rev. John Baik 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13   1. Paul's Joy and Encouragement (v. 6-8)   2. Paul's Thankfulness to God (v. 9-10)   3. Paul's Last Prayer (v. 13)

Bearing Fruit: Part 1 Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Acts 1:6-8 Where there is energy, there will be activity 1. Energy (v.8a) Two ways to understand the power of the Holy Spirit: a. We are given the ability to do what we were made to do (capacity) b. We have assurance of who we are (security) Where there is activity, apply strategy. 2. Activity (v. 8b) a. Our Jerusalem: Richmond Hill and M...

Sermon Notes Letters to a Young Church Thanking God for this Church Family Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Bearing Fruit: How to live missionally? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: John 15:4-12 NIV 1. KEY: The key to mission is to remain in Jesus (v. 4-6) 2. HOW: We remain in Jesus by delighting in His Word & asking Him for all our desires. (v. 7) 3. RESULT: If we remain in Jesus, we will bear much fruit (v.8-12) BIG IDEA - To bear fruit instead of trying to fake fruit, we must be growing with Jes...

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus Speaker: Ms. Faith Crosby Scripture: Hebrew 12:1-2, Psalm 16:8  1. Fix your eyes on Jesus when you are Disappointed and Disillusioned Phil 4: 6, 7 Habakkuk 3:17-19 2. Fix Your eyes on Jesus When you are Angry Prov 29:11 Luke 23:34 3. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus When you are Mistreated or Misunderstood Phil 1:29 4. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus when you feel Forgotten by God and Lonely...

DTM Vision Sunday Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

What is Truth? Finding out Way in a Post-Truth Society Speaker: Dr. Iain Provan Scripture: John 18:33-40, Jude 1-7  1. No such thing as Truth 2. How could I possibly know the Truth? 3. Pizzagate 4. The Circle of Trust 5. Beyond Science 6. Trusting Jesus Conclusion

Sermon Notes Planning for the Future Speaker: Rev. Paul Lam Scripture: John 15:1-8 1. Planning that is self-centered 2. Planning as an attempt to control and be God 3. Planning that does not involve God

Vision Sunday Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: John 15:1-8 1985: “We are a church for the unchurched.” 2020: “We exist to build up the whole person for the whole world.” We exist to help you: Center your life around God (Worship) Connect with other believers (Fellowship) Cultivate spiritual maturity (Discipleship) Contribute something back (Ministry) Carry Out God’s message (Mission) How do w...

sermon notes Bring your Romance with you! Speaker: Rev. Joseph Mok Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 1. To Rejoice 2. To be Gentle 3. To have Peace

The Pressure to Succeed & The Paradox of Failure Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 7-10, 16-18 NIV 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the Psalm Making God’s Praise Glorious! Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: Psalm 66 How do you make God’s praise glorious? 1. Begin with our mind.   • Think about his works (v.3,5-7)   • Think about his love (v.8-9; cf. Ps 103:1-5) 2. Follow by our heart.   • Submit to God (v. 3)   • Surrender to His will (c. 10-12) 3. Expressed through our mouth.   •...

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the Psalm What is Lament? Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Psalm 51 What is Lament? It is an honest and authentic reaction to life. Psalm 51: Our sin and God’s Forgiveness Verse 1-2: We remind ourselves of God’s character Verse 3-6: We confess our sin Verse 7-9: We affirm what God has done for us Verse 10-11: We allow God to change our hearts Verse 12-19...

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the Psalms Tuning the Heart’s Compass Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Psalms 67 Sermon Notes 1. God is the one who prospers us.   2. God’s desires, our hope   3. God’s ways, our life   God’s missions, our pursuit   The End Goal  

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the Psalms Where is Your Joy? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Psalm 1&2 WHY don’t we have joy? a. We seek Worldly things (1:1, cf.2:1-3) b. We Fear God’s law/judgement (1:4-6, cf. 2:4-5) HOW do we find joy? a. Savour His Word (1:2) but whose DELIGHT is in the law of the Lord, and who MEDITATES on his law day and night. —Psalms 1:2 b. Kiss His Son (2:6-...

Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Psalm 23 Introduction Question: Is it really possible to make the statement, “I lack nothing”? 1. By attaching yourself in faith to the Great Shepherd, you will lack nothing. (v.1) 2. By letting the Great Shepherd guide your path, you will lack nothing. (v.2-4) 3. By allowing His (hesed) love to fill you and overflow, you will lack nothing. (v.5-6)

Summer Mixtape: The Greatest Hits from the Psalms Speaker: Rev. John Baik Scripture: Psalm 121 Series intro: The Psalms are a collection of poetry that expresses and reveals the Christian life through music and lyrics that teach us how to deepen our relationship with God in our every day and even mundane lives. Psalm 121 is a gentle and beautiful song that pleads the question we all ask when we fi...