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Striving to love well Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Faithful to the Curious Pastor Sam Chung Matthew 4:18-21 What would church look like if we got rid of all the young people? How was Jesus faithful to the curious? 1. Jesus saw the potential in the younger generation (Matthew 4:18-22) 2. Jesus modeled, taught, and encouraged (Matthew 14:25-31) 3. Jesus validated Peter even when he failed (John 21:15-17)

DTM Retreat Transformed by Community Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis The Wonder of Waiting Pastor Angela Luk Genesis 21 Three defining ways God keeps his promises 1. He brings them to completion in his timing (21:1-7) a. Sarah and Abraham’s responses b. Instant gratification vs. his timing 2. He is gracious despite the circumstances (21:8-13) a. Provides a way to resolve Abraham’s family conflict b. Grace comes from throug...

Trinity Sunday: Made in the Image of a Social God Xenia Chan ——— About Trinity Sunday: • What is Trinity Sunday? • Who celebrates it? • Why celebrate it? The doctrine of the Trinity is ultimately a practical doctrine with radical consequences for Christian life. —Catherine LaCugna ——— Character of the Trinity ——— Love of the Trinity Creative love Responsive love Suffering love Liberative love I am...

Making All Things New: Genesis How shall we then live? Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Genesis 19 ——— 1. The Direction of Lot’s Life There is a progression from Chapter 13-19: Lot was in the city. Then the city was in Lot. You cannot aim for the best of both worlds (see Psalm 1:1-2) In the end, you will become either a person OF the city or a person FOR the city ——— 2.The Destruction of Lot’s Life He lost his w...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruit: Disciples on Mission Rev. Steven Folts Luke 10:1-11 ——— Introduction: Intentional Discipleship Pathway (IDP) • An invitation to explore: “Come and See” (John 1:35-50) • An invitation to learn: “Come and follow me” (Matt. 4:18-22, Luke 5:27-32) • An invitation to serve: “Come and be with me” (Mark 3:13-15; Matt. 9:35-38) • An invitation to go (multiply): “Go and tell”...

Planting the Gospel Rev. Reuben Foncardas Romans 1: 14-17 What is the gospel? There are various methods and many strategies of planting the gospel. But there is only one right set of attitudes in doing it. ——— 1. Develop a great sense of obligation (v. 14) I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. —Romans 1:14 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; m...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruits Building Spiritual Families Scripture: Acts 2:22-47, Matt 16:13-18 NLT Rev. Shu-Ling Lee ——— Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. The New Testament Church demonstrated a way of “Doing Life” together. What is one thing that you can identify with that your group is already practicing? What is one thing that you can identify with that your group is NOT doing, and would...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruit: Jesus is Lord, His Love and Mercy Everywhere Rev. Shu-Ling Lee John 15:1-8 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 15:1-8 ——— 1. The Foundation of this Campaign: Where do you we start? (a rooted tree vs. an unrooted tree) There is a distinction between the vine and branch...

Planting Roots, Bearing Fruit: Jesus is Lord, His Love and Mercy Everywhere Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui John 15:1-8 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 15:1-8 ——— 1. The Foundation of this Campaign: Where do you we start? (a rooted tree vs. an unrooted tree) There is a distinction between the vine and branch...

The New Life with Jesus Pastor Michael Seto John 21:1-19 What are some of the characteristics of the new life with Jesus? 1. Jesus offers us His Help 2. Jesus offers us His Presence 3. Jesus offers us His Restoration

Resurrection Sunday (DTM) Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Serving the King Scripture: John 12:12-23 ESV Rev. John Baik ——— Who and What is Jesus to you? ——— 1. The King Who Brings Salvation (John 12:12-13) • Hosanna to the King • What kind of King was Jesus? ——— 2. The King Who Brings Us Peace (John 12:14-16) • The problem of overfamiliarity • The Gentle King of Peace ——— 3. How Should We Respond? (John 12:17-19) • 2 Contrasting Responses a. Bearing Witn...

Faith and Doubt Scripture: Genesis 16 Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui What’s the Bible really about? It is not a story of moral exemplars, but a story about God’s grace intervening in the lives of broken, selfish and ultimately undeserving people. When God gives us a promise, we have two choices: Wait until we see God’s hands at work, or take matters into your own hands (v. 1-4a) What makes us take matters into...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Justification by Faith Scripture: Genesis 15 Pastor Angela Luk Sermon Notes A Divine covenant is not a mutual agreement on equal terms between two parties, but a Divine promise assured. —Alexander Maclaren ——— 1. God invites a response to his promises a. Abram looked to God for his faith to be strengthened b. The difference between a doubt that denies God...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Peace and Promises Scripture: Genesis 13 Rev. Kelly Tam The conflict between Abram and Lot Abram’s Choice Lot’s Choice Discerning God’s Will: a. He guides us through His Word (Psalm 119:105) b. He guides us through the Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:13) c. He guides us through His people (Proverbs 20:18) d. He guides us by shedding light in our circumstances...

Sermon Notes Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Faith Obeys God Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Rev. Reuben Foncardas Abram’s example of obedience is a model for all believers to forsake all else to obtain the promised blessings of God and to serve Him by becoming a blessing to others. —Thomas Constable We learn three principles on oeying God from the example of Abram. ——— 1. Obey God’s call bec...

Sermon Notes Generations in Genesis Rev. Kelly J. Tam “This is my family. I found it all on my own. It’s little and broken but still good. Yeah…” —Stitch, Lilo and Stitch But Rebekah overheard what Isaac had said to HIS son Esau. So when Esau left to hunt for wild game, she said to HER son Jacob…” —Genesis 27:5-6 ——— How does this look like in our modern day families? 1. Cultural “norms” 2. Birth...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis God Makes a Way Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Genesis 8:1-9:17

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis The Wages of Sin (Noah & The Flood) Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Genesis 6:9-7:24 ——— 1. Structure The author is highlighting something for us: God’s faithfulness in the midst of judgment, ie. “salvation through judgment” ——— 2. Science A. Is this flood historical or mythologic? B. Was it regional or global flood? C. What about those animals? ——— 3. Story...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis What is your Offering? Rev. John Baik Scripture: Genesis 4 Genesis chapter 4 is mostly about a man rebelling against God and how he pioneered a godless society. His name is Cain, the firstborn of Adam and Eve, the older brother of Abel. We can summarize Cain’s rebellion into four stages. a. Cain disobeyed God’s instructions. b. Cain destroyed the godly. c...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Rebellion and Ruin Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Genesis 3 If God created a flawless world and placed us into this world, what happened? What went wrong? Some important questions as we start… • Who is the serpent? • What is the serpent’s goal? • What exactly did Adam and Eve do, and what were the consequences? • Did God create evil? • Why do we feel someth...

Making All Things New: The Book of Genesis Creation Story: Creation of Humankind Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction 1. Value all human life. 2. Trust and Obey God above all. 3. Understanding God’s plan for marriage Conclusion