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Story from the Cross The Doubting Thomas Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: John 20:24-29 Our faith and obedience to our Lord will always be lacking. We will continue to struggle with doubt on occasion. Just like the father of a demon possessed boy whom Jesus healed, there will be times when we will say to God, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).  How do we stop doubti...

Story from the Cross: Peter Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 • What does Peter’s story tell us about ourselves? • What does Peter’s story tell us about Jesus? • How does Peter’s story call us to respond in this season of Lent? 3 conditions for true discipleship: we must 1. Surrender ourselves completely to him, 2. Identify with him in suffering and death, 3. Follow him obediently...

Confession & Communion – Two Keys of Relationship  Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10 NIV This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship w...

Life Together in the Church: Relationships that are Built on Servanthood Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 BIG IDEA: We love one another when we find our joy in considering others better by becoming a slave like our Lord Jesus Christ. How to Love One Another Find your joy in being one (‭1-2) Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfo...

Life Together in the Church: Alone with the Spirit, Together with the Saints Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: Luke 6:12-19 How can we be a church community that lives “Life Together” as Christ calls us to do? The short answer to this question is this: by creating spaces where God can speak and act. Henri Nouwen refers to this as spiritual disciplines. There are three spaces we need to dil...

Life Together in the Church: Fellowship…What is it Really? Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam Scripture: Acts 2 (NLT) The idea of community stems from 2 Biblical truths: 1. God is a Trinity 2. We are made in the image of God 42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[a]), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe c...

Life Together in the Church: Everybody has Their Own Idea of Community Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Where does the idea of community come from? Christian theology tells us that: (a) God is a Trinity (b) Human beings are made in His image. What factors hinder community? (a) Preconceptions: Unrealistic or unhealthy expectations of what community should be (b) Pref...

Who am I? Speaker: Pastor Susie Choi Scripture: Judges 6:11-12 Spiritual identity means we are not what we do or what people say about us. And we are not what we have. We are the beloved daughters and son of God. —Henri Nouwen I wonder what/who had a notable impact on how you see yourself? Our environment, our experiences, our choices, and our relationships can significantly impact our perspective...

Why Worship? : Sing and Praise Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 5 Purposes: At RHCCC, we believe that a maturing disciple grows in 5 areas: Worship - are you growing in your love for God? Fellowship - are you growing in your love for others? Discipleship - are you growing in God’s Word? Ministry - are you using your gifts to serve God? Mission - are you sharing the Gospel in w...

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...

How To Make Your New Year Counts Speaker: Rev. Sam Chan Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. —Ecclesiastes 3:11 ——— I. God’s Timing Is Sovereign There is a time for everything… —Ecclesiastes 3:1a Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confiden...

The Colours of Christmas: Red The Colour of Love Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee Scripture: John 3:16-17

The Colours of Christmas: Gold Celebrating the True Meaning of Christ’s Birth: The Colour of Joy Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Several months after the birth of Jesus, Wise Men from the East came seeking for the one born King of the Jews. Guided by the “star” they saw in the East and perhaps some Jewish literature prophesying about the birth of a King of the Jews (Number...

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...

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)

Living in a Disoriented World: Confusing Applause of Men for the Approval of God Rev. Reuben Foncardas Doing something that God approves of does not automatically guarantee pleasing Him. A righteous deed done to obtain human applause is nowhere near honoring God. The quality of a righteous deed lies on its motive. Jesus points this out using three most important Jewish religious pieties. He expect...

Sermon Notes Living in a Disoriented World: From Conceit to Confidence Pastor Ho-Ming Tsui James 4:6 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6 What is humility? Pride is concentration and absorption on the self “A noble choice to forgo your status, deploy your resources or use your influence for the good of others before yourself.” — John Dickson How does one become humble...

Living In A Disoriented World: Confusing Credentials with Credibility Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Philippians 3:1-14 1. Credentials vs Credibility 2. Credibility is maintained 3. Credibility earns the belief and trust of those around you 4. Credibility serves as the foundation of a strong testimony Would you become a fool for Christ?

Sermon Notes Living In A Disoriented World: Confusing Achievements for Authenticity Speaker: Rev. John Baik Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Bearing Fruit: Part 2 Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu Scripture: John 15:4-12 NIV 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   BIG IDEA: To bear lasting fruit, we must remain in Jesus by His Word & prayer, to love one another.   3 Steps to Bear Much Fruit: KEY: The key to bearing fruit is to remain in Jes...

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...

Bearing Fruit: Getting close to what Jesus is doing amongst people living in poverty Speaker: Alyssa Esparaz Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Sermon Notes Not What You Expected: A Marriage Series Part 2 Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21 Is love enough? There is an expectation that your spouse is primarily responsible for making your dreams and desires come true. Carrying Each Other’s Expectations: • Distance: Apathy • Defeat: Resentment • Division: Score-Keeping • Deference: “Submit to one another out of reverence...