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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...

A Marriage Series: Not What You Expected Uncommunicated Expectations Speaker: Rev. John Baik 1. What are Expectations? "Two of the ways of dealing expectations are whether they are spoken or unspoken, and whether they are realistic or unrealistic." —Dr. Kim Kimberling 2. Uncommunicated Expectations are… Question: What are some uncommunicated expectations in your marriage? a. A Common Uncommunicate...

RHCCC Worship Service  September 24th, 2023 Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus Speaker: Ms. Faith Crosby Scripture: Hebrew 12:1-2, Psalm 16:8  1. Fix your eyes on Jesus when you are Disappointed and Disillusioned Phil 4: 6, 7 Habakkuk 3:17-19 2. Fix Your eyes on Jesus When you are Angry Prov 29:11 Luke 23:34 3. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus When you are Mistreated or Misunderstood Phil 1:29 4. Fix Your Eyes on Jes...

What is Truth? Finding out Way in a Post-Truth Society Speaker: Dr. Iain Provan Scripture: John 18:33-40, Jude 1-7  1. No such thing as Truth 2. How could I possibly know the Truth? 3. Pizzagate 4. The Circle of Trust 5. Beyond Science 6. Trusting Jesus Conclusion

Vision Sunday Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui Scripture: John 15:1-8 1985: “We are a church for the unchurched.” 2020: “We exist to build up the whole person for the whole world.” We exist to help you: Center your life around God (Worship) Connect with other believers (Fellowship) Cultivate spiritual maturity (Discipleship) Contribute something back (Ministry) Carry Out God’s message (Mission) How do w...

Becoming Evergreen Speaker: Pastor Joey Ling Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8 What does it mean to be Spiritually Rooted? Becoming an Evergreen Tree How are your Roots? Let’s do a Root Check 1. Healthy roots produce healthy fruit 2. Healthy roots are anchored to the ground 3. Healthy roots thrive in top quality soil     How to Grow Healthy Roots 1. Focus on seed, not speed 2. Add more to your garden soi...

Sermon Notes My discovery of God’s heart for the nation of Israel Speaker: Deacon Jennifer Mark 1. God’s heart of Israel • How He Chooses Israel (Deut. 7:6, 7:7-9) • How He loves Israel (Hosea 1:2, Isaiah 54:10) • How He Disciplines Israel (Hebrews 12:4-6) • To understand Israel is to understand God’s heart for Israel 2. God’s plan for Israel • Past (Genesis 12:2-3) • Present (Ezekiel 37:21-22, Is...

Sermon Notes The Ever Widening Circle of Evangelism Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hawkins Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 13:38