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Letting Go: The Weight of Relationships Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. —Hebrews 12:1 I. Who is shaping you? (Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17) II. What are you carryin...

Living Our Values: Connected on Purpose Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: John 17:20-23 What does the world see when it looks at us? What creates this disunity? The problem is what sin does with our differences. I. We SEE through the lens of grace Shared experience creates unity. II. We SPEAK the language of love Love is willing to be known, and love is willing to know: • Choosing vulne...

Living Our Values: Compelled by Love Speaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (NIV) Introduction – Values Review • Rooted in Grace • Here for the City • Commissioned to the Next • Compelled by Love ----- I. What "Compels" You? (2 Corinthians 5:14) • Defining the Word, “Compel” • Biblical Definitions: -- Anagkazo (ἀναγκάζω): Morally urged into action, deeply persuaded not by...

Living Our Values: Commissioned to the next Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Are we simply moving, or are we discerning what God is calling to us next? WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE…is God leading us next? You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also...

Sermon Notes Living Our Values: Here for the city Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia Wong Scripture: Matthew 9:36 Big Idea: Church, we are here for the city. S.E.E. S — See the City as God Sees It. E — Engage the City. E — Exhort the City with Hope. I. S — See the City as God Sees It When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. —M...

Living Our Values: Rooted in Grace Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8-9 What is the hardest part of Christianity to believe? I. What Is Grace? Were you raised under grace or karma? Three Kinds of Grace You Can Receive a) Common Grace b) Saving Grace c) Sanctifying Grace II. Why Is Grace So Important? Grace is the delivery system for every other blessing you have. III. How Is...

Sermon Notes Grit Through or Give Up: Two Responses to Life’s Challenges When It’s Time To Let Go Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 “A man whose hands are full of parcels can’t receive a gift.” —C.S. Lewis Four Ways to Tell Whether It’s Time to Let Go: Test 1: When It Compromises Your Values (Proverbs 22:3) Test 2: When You’re Losing Your Peace (Colossians 3:15) Test 3:...

Grit Through or Give Up: Two Responses to Life’s Challenges When the Decision Is Hard Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: James 1:2-8

Courageous Yes & The Grace of Community Speaker: Rev. Susie Choi Scripture: Luke 1: 26-56 The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God’s Word to them. They needs them again and again when they becomes uncertain and discouraged… The Christ in their own heart is weaker than the Christ we encounter in one another, when our own hearts are uncertain, another can remind us of what is sure —Dietr...

Sermon Notes Faith Worth Following Speaker: Rev. Joey Ho Scripture: Hebrews 11 Big Idea: We don’t simply want to raise the next generation to know about God—we want to raise a generation that makes their faith their own. I. Every Generation Must Make Their Faith Their Own (vs. 1-7) II. Faith that is Remembered is Faith that is Transmitted (vs. 4-31) a. They had faith that chose God’s promises over...

Who are you here for? Speaker: Rev. Alex Chan Scripture: John 6 Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. —John 6:26-27 People want to Use Jesus, not Trust in Him. Temporal Food vs Eternal F...

Draw Near Speaker: Pastoral Intern Harold Leung Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25 This passage is an invitation: I. To a new covenant with God (vv. 11-18) II. To draw near to God (vv. 19-23) III. To draw near to God’s people (vv.24-25)

Courageous Community: Choose This Day Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Joshua 23-24 i. Keep Recalling What God Has Done (Joshua 23:1–5, 24:1–13) ii. Keep Choosing to Love and Serve Him Together (Joshua 23:6–16, 24:14–28) Grace is the thread running through the whole book of Joshua.

Courageous Community: Conflict Resolution in Community Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34 Courageous Community chooses dialogue over division and seeks understanding before judgment. I. Assumption is the enemy of unity. (vv.10-12) – MINDSET II. Courageous communities confront before they condemn. (vv.13-20) – ACTION III. Restored understanding is worth the hard conversation. (vv....

Everyone has a place Speaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Joshua 13:1-21:45

Standing Together in the Long Campaign Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Moe Scripture: Joshua 10:1-12:24 The Big Idea: A courageous community is formed through long obedience together, because God does His deepest work in the long middle. Key Verse: Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long time. —Joshua 11:18 NIV Point 1: Most of God’s Work Happens in the Long Middle - God’s promises are often...

Don’t Miss Your Life: Stop Chasing Vapour Speaker: Rev. Aaron Owen Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9 If You Chase What Doesn’t Matter… You’ll Miss What Does 4 REALITIES OF LIFE WE MUST EMBRACE i. Your Life Is in God’s Hands (v.1-3) ii. Your Life Is Short (v.4-6) iii. Your Time Is Unpredictable (v.11-12) iv. Your Life Is a Gift from God – Receive It (v.7-10) Reflection • Where in my life am I trying to con...

Courageous Community: Outsmarted but bound Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27 (NLT) The way of faith is not the way of the crowd. —Eugene Peterson Joshua 9: A story of deception and integrity. I. Seeking God protects the Community. (verse 14) II. Courageous communities are known for keeping their word. (verses 18-19) III. Integrity is measured in the hard moments. (verse 20-21)

Grow Up Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia Wong Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Are you Growing or Drifting? i. Spiritual regression ii. Stuck at the foundation iii. The danger of rejecting Christ iv. True believers: Neither Fear nor Carelessness Two dangerous heart condition: • Complacency • Complaining v. Encouragement: God Sees and Remembers vi. Faith that endures vii. The character of God • He loves us ful...

Sermon Notes Courageous Community: What’s in your tent? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Joshua 7 I. How Sin Grows In Us (v. 20-21) II. How Sin Spreads Beyond Us (v. 1-17) III. How God’s Grace Moves Toward Us (v. 18-19, 22-26) Conclusion: A valley of trouble can be a door of hope (Hosea 2:15)

Sermon Notes Courageous Community: When obedience looks foolish Speaker: Rev. Alex Chan Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27 BIG IDEA: A courageous community is willing to look foolish in obedience to God — and models a living faith for the next generation. i. The Passage (Joshua 6:2–5) God’s plan looked foolish — but His presence makes the marching possible, and persistence keeps you going when nothing seems...

Courageous Community: Godly Preparation before the Battle Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Sermon Notes Pulling the plank out of your eye Speaker: Pastor Timothy Sreedharan Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 Judging Others 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?...

Courageous Community: Crossing the River Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4:24 Courageous Community moves in faith together and in step with God through every generation. I. Faith steps in before the waters part (3:1-17) II. Faith moves us forward together (3:14-17) III. Remembrance fuels future courage (4:1-24) Application What is a “stone of remembrance” - a specific moment when...

Sermon Notes Pulling the plank out of your eye Speaker: Pastor Timothy Sreedharan Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 Judging Others 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?...