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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. Kelly Tam Scripture: John 17:20-23 20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. 21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you...

Speaker: Rev. Kevin Ueta Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-27 How do we respond to the suffering in the world around us? What is “lament”? ——— Three steps of lament 1. Express our feelings of anguish. 2. Seek hope and further trust in God. 3. Pray for and serve those who are suffering. ——— Reflection Questions 1. As you spend time reflecting on this past year, what are some thoughts that come to mind?...

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 Joey Ling 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...

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 is not a one-time...

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 pu...

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...

Living with Hope Speaker: Rev. Sam Chan Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 I. If I Have Hope 1. I can continue … 2. I can live with it … 3. I can restart again … 4. I can take rest 5. I can say “NO” to temptation II. What Is Hope? 1 Therefore, since we have...

The Valley of Vision Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 [1] When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. [2] Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb [3] and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the...

Palm Sunday Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 NLT Luke 19 Context • Jesus has already predicted his death the 3rd time • Jesus knew exactly what was waiting for him in Jerusalem • Jesus was a wanted man We often don’t know when God is using our stories and the implications it will have in someone’s life. His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey signified peace. Jesus’ rescue will not...

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 on the Mount: Our Judgments Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 Central Idea: To judge righteously begins with a right view of ourselves and God. Two Ways of Judgment 1. Existential Judgment (Judging Another Person’s Heart) 2. Eschatological Judgment (Judging Another Person’s Final Destination) Judging with Integrity For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged,...

Sermon on the Mount: Our Anxiety Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 “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 and rus...

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 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 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 (...