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Kingdom Truths: Parable of the 10 Virgins Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, 4 but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. 5 When...

Kingdom Truths: The Parable of the Talents Speaker: Pastor Alex Chan Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 (ESV)   Context: Jesus uses this parable in response to his disciples asking about the Parousia, Jesus’ Second Coming. We are encouraged to live a life of constant readiness. ___ ACCOUNTABILITY: We will be held accountable for what has been entrusted to us (v19,21,23,26-30) What is our attitude towards...

Kingdom Truths: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 4 characters in this Parable: • Jewish Victim • Priest • Temple assistant/ Levite • Samaritan 1. What we do is evident of whether our hearts have been transformed by the Gospel We cannot separate knowledge and obedience. A neighbour is someone whose needs you have the ability to meet. —Haddon Robin...

Kingdom Truths: The Parable of the Great Banquet Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Luke 14:15-24 Questions? Email me at MISSIONS@RHCCC.CA [15] When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” [16] Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. [17] At the time of th...

Kingdom Truths: The Parable of the Wedding Feast and The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Sub-title: What is True Humility? Speaker: Pastor Evan Ng Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 18:9-14 How to have a posture of humility: 1. Look to the humility of God (Philippians 2:5-11) 2. Look into our own heart (Matthew 5:3) 3. Respond with gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) 4. Respond with compa...

Kingdom Truths: Parable of the Persistent Widow Sub-title: Why Pray? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Luke 8:1-8 [1] Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. [2] He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. [3] And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ple...

Kingdom Truths: Introduction Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Matthew 13:1-58 Why does Jesus speak in parables? (v. 10-15) Understanding Parables: 1. Look for the one central truth in each parable 2. Look for one theme across different parables 3. Remember the cultural context The First Four Parables: • The seed and soil (v. 3-9; with explanation v. 18-23) • The wheat & weeds (v. 24- 30 w/ ex...

The Ripple Effect Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Tim 2:2 What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? God wants us to keep our gifts burning strong for Him. The greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do, but someone you raise. —Pastor Andy Stanley 1. Use your greatest resource wisely 2. Your impact can impact generations after generatio...

Lost and Found Speaker: Pastor Aaron Owen Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 The more valuable or important an item you lose, the more time, care & effort you’ll put into trying to find it Jesus’ message to the Pharisees & teachers of the law wasn’t simply to describe God’s heart for the lost & His joy over 1 sinner who repents; Rather, Jesus was also speaking to the condition of the hearts of these religiou...

Hope for the Walking Wounded Speaker: Mr. Brett Ullman Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Esther: For A Time Such As This Kingdoms of Heaven and Earth Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Esther 8-10 Two Key Observations: • no mention of God = “I don’t feel God’s presence” • no miracles from God = “I don’t see God’s work” A Theology of Possibility: • Learning to SPOT the activity of God - knowing God is still at work for us. • Learning to JOIN the activity of God — knowing God is stil...

Esther: For A Time Such As This The Hope of Deliverance Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: Esther 7-8:14 RECAP Esther 1-6 SUMMARIZING Esther 7-8:14 CLARIFYING Esther 7-8:14 Prescription vs. Description BIG IDEA: In positions of worldly power, position and/or influence, could God be giving you an opportunity to make a difference for His purposes? Now write another decree in the king’s name on be...

Esther: For A Time Such As This Present, Yet Unseen Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Esther 5:9-6:14 We can be encouraged to trust in God’s plan even in the face of injustice and oppression. 1. Haman’s Pride (5:11) 2. Haman’s Status (5:12) 3. Haman’s Vengeance (5:14) What can we learn about God’s faithfulness? 1. God has His timing 2. God has his purpose 3. We can trust God’s timing and purpo...

Esther: For A Time Such As This Through Faith and with Courage ”If I die, I die” Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Esther 4:15-5:8 NIV Sermon Notes BIG IDEA: To find God during crisis, we must learn to fast & pray, be willing to risk all, and wait upon the Lord. HOW TO FIND GOD DURING YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEMS 1. Fast & Feast 4:16a) “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for...

Esther: For A Time Such As This A Call to Action Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: Esther 3-4:14 ——— Esther 1- 2 Recap Nothing is coincidence Everything is under his controlThis book teaches us to spot the activity of God. ——— Esther 3 God can seem distant, but God is always present 1. God is omnipresent 2. God can seem absent, but God is committed to us 3. God demands commitment from us becaus...

Sermon Notes Esther: For A Time Such As This A Behind-The-Scenes God Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Esther 1-2:23 How do you live in a culture that holds values opposed to your own? How do we live faithfully as God’s people in a hostile world? The Book of Esther was written to help us BIG IDEA: Often, God may place us in situations where we may not know or understand the purpose until we re...

Sermon Notes Re-Energize Your Ministry: For the Glory of God and the Good of Neighbour Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31 1. For The Glory of God For, ‘The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. —1 Corinthians 10:26 2. For The Good of Neighbor (1 Cor. 10:23-30)...

Sermon Notes Re-energize Your Ministry: Do you love what you do? Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: 1 Cor 12:12-31 Any Questions? Email me: MISSIONS@RHCCC.CA   How to have Life in the Spirit: 1. It’s not about ME (12:12-14) Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.—1 Corinthians 12:14 NRSV   2. It’s about WE in Christ (12:15-30) On the contrary, those parts of the body that...

For the City: Lob-sided Faith Speaker: Rev. Colin McCartney Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-4, Isaiah 58: 6-12

For the City: Shalom in the City Speaker: Pastor Colin McCartney Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 5:13

For the City: P.E.A.C.E. Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Luke 4:43 I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent. —Luke 4:43 1. What is the Kingdom of God? The Kingdom is about how God wants things to be here and now. Definition: God’s People fulfilling God’s purpose for God’s (Global) Glory 2. What is our role in the Kingdom of God Wha...

For the City: The Most Important Thing Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Any questions? Email me at Mssions@rhccc.ca Why be for the city? Mission begins with who God is & His greatest commandments (even before the great commission). 1. The triune God of love is one. [28] One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer...

Easter Sunday 2024: Into the Light Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui
 Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 When was the last time you were confronted with a claim that - if true - would change your life? In this story: there are two contradictory claims: 1. Jesus died and has stayed dead 2. Jesus died but was raised to life Staying in the dark (ie. Treating Jesus as if he were dead): 1 Denying the Miracle of the Resu...

Good Friday Service: Into the Dark Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam How does Jesus do this? 1. Jesus does this by empathizing with us. a. He suffers on our behalf! (Peter 2:24) b. He suffers because it is central to God’s plan (Isaiah 53:3)   2. Jesus does this by exchanging places with us. (Romans 5:6-9)   3. Jesus does this by empowering us. (John 14:26-27)    

Story from the Cross: Judas Iscariot Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16 1. What does Judas’ Story Tell Us About Ourselves? Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to ha...