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This podcast features sermon recordings from RHCCC DTM, covering the years 2018 to 2025. It archives weekly messages and teachings delivered during services. The content is Christian-focused and aimed at spiritual growth and biblical understanding. Listeners can access a collection of past sermons for reflection and study.
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Outsmarted but bound
Courageous Community: Outsmarted but boundSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Joshua 9:1-27 (NLT)The way of faith is not the way of the crowd.—Eugene PetersonJoshua 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)
What’s in your tent?
Sermon NotesCourageous Community: What’s in your tent?Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Joshua 7I. 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)
When obedience looks foolish
Sermon NotesCourageous Community: When obedience looks foolishSpeaker: Rev. Alex ChanScripture: Joshua 6:1-27BIG 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 to ch
Godly Preparation before the Battle
Courageous Community: Godly Preparation before the BattleSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Joshua 5:1-15
Crossing the River
Courageous Community: Crossing the RiverSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Joshua 3:1-4:24Courageous 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)ApplicationWhat is a “stone of remembrance” - a specific moment when God came
God Uses Even The Unlikely
Courageous Community: God Uses Even The UnlikelySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Joshua 1:10- 2:24 (NLT)“Every experience God gives us, every person He puts into our lives, is the perfect preparation for a future only He can see”.—Corrie Ten Boom“We are who we are in Christ as a result of a series of someones.”—Dallas Willard-What does it look like to be a leader in a courageous community?-Wha
Courage Begins with a Call
Courageous Community: Courage Begins with a CallSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Joshua 1:1-9I. The Call to Be Courageous Often Comes in the Middle of Pain (vv. 1–2)II. Courage Comes from Standing on What God Has Promised (vv. 3–6)Promise 1: Provision (v. 3-4)Promise 2: Protection (v. 5)Promise 3: Presence (v. 5-6)III. Courage Develops When We Keep Returning to Who God Is (vv. 7–9)
Withdrawing To Advance - The Readiness of Jesus
Withdrawing To Advance - The Readiness of JesusSpeaker: Rev. Jonathan NipScripture: Mark 1:35-39, Luke 4:42-4
Our Worship
Resurrection People-Our WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Kelly J. TamScripture: Revelation 1:17–18aThe resurrection of Jesus leads us to worship a presence.17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever!—Revelation 1:17-18a37 Jesus replied,
Our Work
Sermon NotesResurrection People-Our WorkSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:58We are Easter people living in a Friday world, and our work declares that Friday is not the fi
Our Witness
Resurrection People-Our WitnessSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Luke 24:46-48, Acts 1:8The Big Idea: The resurrection doesn’t just give us a message; it makes us its witnesses. 1.The Resurrection Makes Evangelism an Announcement, Not an Argument • We are witnesses announcing a reality!2.Witness Begins With "We Have Seen" • A witness is someone who can say: "This is what I have seen" • The Po
Our Walk
Resurrection People-Our WalkSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Romans 6:1-14Big Idea: The resurrection is not merely a past event we celebrate but a present power we inhabit. Because Jesus is alive, we are called to walk in a fundamentally new kind of humanity — one that is being renewed from the inside out.1. The Resurrection Redefines Identity2. The Resurrection Breaks the Power of Sin3. The R
A Love That Cannot Forget
A Love That Cannot ForgetSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Isaiah 49:1-15 NIV
The Lonely Road
Road to the Cross: The Lonely Road to the CrossSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Mark 2: 1-12Big Idea: Jesus walked the loneliest road to the cross so we would never walk alone.1. The Reality of Isolation (v.1–2)- Truth #1: Isolation is often the (barrier) before the miracle. 2. The Power of Community (v.3–4)- Truth #2: If you isolate, you stagnate. If you connect, you move. 3. The Importance
The Road of Shame
Road to the Cross: The Road of ShameSpeaker: Rev. Joey LingScripture: Luke 7:36-50MAIN IDEA: As RHCCC continues the journey on the road to resurrection, we are being led to confront and release our shame in exchange for God’s grace and forgiveness.1.The Courage to Bring Our Shame to Jesus2.The Danger of Self-Righteous Shame3.The Gospel Exchange: From Shame to GraceWalking the Road of Shame Toward
The Prideful Road
Lent - Road to the Cross: The Prideful RoadSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Luke 17:11-191.Jesus Looks at the Heart2.Jesus Gives Mercy to All3.Jesus Invites Us to Look Inward4.Jesus Desires that You be Made WellOur rightful response: To receive Jesus’ invitation to see how God has been merciful to us and respond with a heart of gratitude.
The Painful Road
Lent - The Painful RoadSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: John 5:1-15Who was he? | What was his pain?He was not named. | The Pain of EmptinessHe was sick for a long time. | The Pain of JudgementHe was alone. | The Pain of LonelinessHe was not a Follower. | The Pain of Being LostGod is near to the broken-hearted.—Psalm 34:18
The Busy Road
Lent - The Busy RoadSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Mark 6:30-44Why do some of us love staying busy?- Self-worth- Hight Status- Numb/AvoidOn the Busy Road of Life…1. Jesus invites us into His rhythm of Rest and Work2. Jesus invites us into a Restored Life.Conclusion:YOU are not the source or solution, Jesus is.Will you point others to Your Bread of Life?
Easter Sunday
Following Our Generous Giving God
Following Our Generous Giving GodSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia WongScripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1–98 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond thei
Embrace Newness
Rested and Ready: Embrace NewnessSpeaker: Pastor Kelly J. TamScripture: Acts 10:9-23Prepares us to share the Gospel to new people and in new waysReminds us that we are merely followers of God’s planInvites us to experience joy in pursuing God’s purpose for our lives• Rest creates readiness (v.9-10)• “Faithfulness” hinders growth (v. 13-16)• Newness requires imagination (v. 15-17)• Trust the change
Experience God Deeply
Sermon NotesRested and Ready: Experience God DeeplySpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: 1 Kings 19:1-211. Elijah goes from a huge win to total burnout—and God meets him right there in his weakness (v1–4)2. God feeds Elijah and lets him rest before saying anything, showing that renewal comes before direction (v5–8)3. God speaks quietly in the silence, reminding Elijah that He’s not done with him
Unlearn to rejoice
Rested and Ready: Unlearn to rejoiceSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Philippians 3:1-16Big Picture: Release what hinders joy in Christ. Paul counts all as loss to gain the surpassing joy of Christ.1. Paul Commands Us to Rejoice in the Lord So We Safeguard Joy Against Deceptive Threats (v.1-3)Joy Alert (v.1): “Rejoice in the Lord” is command under threat!True Confidence Checklist:1. Serve God b
Rest and Reclaim
Rested and Ready: Rest and ReclaimSpeaker: Rev. Alex ChanScripture: Matthew 11:28-30“My soul can’t find rest unless it rests in You.”Why are we so restless?The illusion of false restJesus modelled Rested and ReadyJesus’ invitation to true rest• Requires faith and intentionalityReclaiming Rhythms of GraceApplicationWhat are you carrying that Jesus never asked you to carry?What false versions of res
Prune and Plan
Sermon NotesRested and Ready: Prune and PlanSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: John 15:1-8
The Hope to Be Like Christ
The Hope to Be Like ChristSpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenScripture: 1 John 3:1-3Everyday English Usage of HOPE• “A wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen.Biblical meaning of HOPE• “HOPE is a joyful and confident expectation of God’s goodness.”2 great pillars of HOPEI. The HOPE to be WITH ChristII. The HOPE to be LIKE Christ.I. The HOPE to Be WITH Christ (Hebrews 13:
New Year, Continuing Mission
New Year, Continuing MissionSpeaker: Pastoral Intern Jonathan MoeScripture: Mark 5: 2-13The Big Idea: Spiritual warfare is real, but it is not a battle between equals. Jesus Christ possesses absolute authority over the evil one and breaks the bondage of sin. Freedom from sin allows us to live out God’s purpose.Mark 5: 1-9 - Christ's AUTHORITY confronts the POWERS of DARKNESSMark 5: 10-15 - Christ'
Behold: Joy for All Peoples
Behold: Joy for All PeoplesSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Luke 2:1-20INTRODUCTION: What sparks “joy” for you? What is advent? Why do we observe the advent season?“Advent marks the beginning of the Church calendar. It’s the start of a new year for the Christian. It reminds us that fresh starts & new beginnings are not products of our willpower, but expressions of God’s grace in Christ”.—Ric
Behold: God with Us
Behold: God with UsSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J TamScripture: Isaiah 7:14All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Behold! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).—Isaiah 7:14A “Blue Christmas”Honest Hope:Isaiah 7:141. Isaiah 7:14 is a promise spoken amid uncertainty.2. Isaiah 7:14 is revealing a new perspecti
Knowing Jesus, Modelling Jesus
Knowing Jesus, Modelling JesusSpeaker: Rev. George MahScripture: John 1:1-14Big Idea: To follow Jesus, we must first know Jesus – who He is shapes who we are and how we live. Knowing Jesus leads to modelling Jesus, and modelling Jesus multiplies disciples.In John 1:1–14, the Gospel unveils four profound revelations about who Jesus is and why they matter for us.1.Jesus is the Eternal Word (vv. 1-5)
When God Interrupts
When God InterruptsPastor Michael SetoMatthew 2:1-16Our human nature is to control everything (we reject God’s rule)Embrace God’s disturbances(Matthew 2:1-9)Who was King Herod?Herod: “King of the Jews”Herod was disturbed• Herod was disturbed and all of Jerusalem with him.• Jesus’ arrival signifies a massive disturbance.• The idea of Jesus as King vs. The reality of Jesus as King• We’d rather have
POWER: Empowered & Gifted for The Missional Life
POWER: Empowered & Gifted for The Missional LifeSpeaker: Pastor Shu-Ling LeeScripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
PRESENCE: God Has Entered The Chat
Alive By the Spirit - Presence: God Has Entered The ChatSpeaker: Pastor Susie ChoiScripture: John 10:27My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow.—John 10:27God is always communicating but the question is, can we hear him above the noise pollution that surrounds us? How does God work in our lives to tune our hearts to the Shepherd’s frequency?Jesus points us to four truths in John 10:27:
PERSON: More than a Force
Alive By the Spirit - PERSON: More than a ForceSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: John 14:15-21, 26-28Who…or what do you seek for guidance in life?Person of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit is more than a forcePersonal God: The Holy Spirit interacts personally with believersPersonal Relationship: The Holy Spirit brings us into relationship with GodBig Idea: The Holy Spirit is more than some distant
Alive By the Spirit: PURPOSE
Sermon NotesAlive By the Spirit: PURPOSESpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenIntroductionOver this month, we’re going to be teaching about the• PURPOSE of the Holy Spirit• PERSON of the Holy Spirit• PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit• POWER of the Holy Spirit.Who He is1. “Another”2. “Counselor” / Paraclete3. The Holy Spirit is a person, a divine person of the Trinity who is called alongside us to be our helper, a
Being With
Being WithSpeaker: Pastor Jesse SudirgoScripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-5, 7-11———1. Idealism and RealismThe Year for Canceling Debts1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people, because the LORD’s time for canceling debt
Beyond Inviting to Sunday Service
Mission: Beyond Inviting to Sunday ServiceSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee
Lessons from China
Mission: Lessons from ChinaSpeaker: Pastor Quang NyguyenScripture: Luke 12:16-2116 And he (Jesus) told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19
Focused—Jesus’ Temptation
“Focused” - Jesus’ TemptationSpeaker: Pastor. Kelly J. TamScripture: Matthew 4:1-11Trial (What is the hardship or struggle?)Trust (What draws us closer to God?)Transition (What is being refined?)Transformation (Who Are we Becoming?)Hardships are unavoidable, growth is our choice, and transformation is God’s work.————————————————Matthew 4:1-113 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son
Rested— Moses, Israel and the Manna
“Rested”- Moses, Israel and the MannaSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Exodus 16:1-12,17-20,27-30How has God provided in the last 40 years at RHCCC?BIG IDEA: If you don’t trust in God’s provision, and rest/work in the way He’s designed you for, the fruits of your labour will eventually rot.Will we, in the church, take His sabbath command seriously?TRIAL - What does the trial look like in th
Strengthened—Israel’s in the Wilderness
Part 2– “Strengthened” — Israel’s in the WildernessSpeaker: Pastor Joey HoScripture: Numbers 32:13The Series Framework: Trial → Trust → Transition → TransformationBook of Numbers Storyline1. The beginning of their journey from Mount Sinai (Numbers 1-10)2. Wilderness of Paran (Numbers 10-19)3. Wilderness of Moab (Num. 20-36)TrialsGod used 2 ways to lead and guide the Israelites during their time in
Cleansed—Noah’s Flood
“Cleansed” - Noah’s FloodSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. TsuiScripture: Genesis 7: 1-24 "God has to wash you clean before He can make you new.” TRIAL: What does the trial look like in this story?(Genesis 6:5-13) TRUST: What does trust look like in this story?(Genesis 6:8-9, 14-22) TRANSITION: God’s 40-Day Wash Cycle(Genesis 7:1-24, 8:1) You have to trust in the WHO rather than try to figure out the W
The world outside of our world
The world outside of our worldSpeaker: Mr. Yu-Jen YangScripture: Matthew 28:18-20
The Ultimate Gift: New Life
The Ultimate Gift: New LifeSpeaker: Pastor Jonathan MoeScripture: Ephesians 4:22-24There are three phases in the process to moving towards being set apart for God’s purposes1. Put off Your Old Self (v.22)2. Be Made New (v.23)3. Putting on the New Self (v.24)Where do we start?• Look at yourself first • be ruthlessly honest about our sins and shortcoming • Go to School • Learn what it means to be C
DTM Anniversary
DTM AnniversarySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling lee
When Trust Wavers: The Quiet Power Of Doubt
When Trust Wavers: The Quiet Power Of DoubtSpeaker: Rev. Aaron OwenScripture: Matthew 4:1-11Casting doubt is the enemy’s tactic for destroying trust.Trust is essential for us to deepen our relationship with God. The devil will attempt to thwart or destroy our ability to go deeper with God by getting us to distrust Him by casting doubt.3 WAYS SATAN CASTS DOUBT IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD1. Doubt i
Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger vs. Exclusivity
Sermon NotesRooted Together#5 - Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger vs. ExclusivitySpeaker: Pastor. Kelly J. TamScripture: Matt 25:31-46; 1 Peter 4:9-11Culture of Community--------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------Culture of Inclusivity | Gratitude & AppreciationCulture of Interdependence | Commitment & FaithfulnessCu
Truthfulness vs. Harshness/Avoidance: A Truth-Filled Community
Rooted Together#4 Truthfulness vs. Harshness/AvoidanceA Truth-Filled CommunitySpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Psalm 86:11-13; Eph 4:17-251 . The inward expression: The “undivided heart”2 . The outward expression: A community called to truth-filled living3 . Problem: Trust is fragile, sin disrupts trust4 . Source: Trust and the Human Heart5 . Practice: Speak truth in loveBig Idea:Truthfulness
Faithfulness vs. Non-Commitment: Are You Obeying His Word?
Rooted Together#3Faithfulness vs. Non-CommitmentAre 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 thing
From Consumerism to Gratitude: Three Shifts for Church Community
Rooted Together#2From Consumerism to Gratitude: Three Shifts for Church CommunitySpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. TsuiScripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18A 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 Consumerisma) Consumerism started as a marketing strategyb) Consumerism has become a dominant worldview
The Importance and Fragility of Community
Rooted Together#1 – IntroductionThe Importance and Fragility of CommunitySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: John 17:20-23
A Most Fragrant Worship
Jesus & Mary Magdalene:A Most Fragrant WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Johnny CheungScripture: Mark 14:3-93 And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment waste
Courage Unleashed: Living a whole-hearted life
Courage Unleashed: Living a whole-hearted lifeSpeaker: Rev. Darren HerboldScripture: Joshua 14:7-81. 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 (DTM)
YLD SundaySpeaker: Pastor Alex ChanScripture: 1 Samuel 1-3BIG IDEA: When Adults Leads By Example, God Raises Up the Next Generation1. A Parent’s Life Shapes the Heart of A Child2. The Example of the Church Deepens Their Faith3. Maturing Faith Is Not Instant—It’s a Lifelong Journey of Surrender, Struggle, and Transformation4. Trust God with Our Children: Releasing Control and Embracing God’s Gre
Mission: Sharing our Hope
Planting Hope, Always:Sharing our HopeSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: 1 Peter 3:15We evangelize to share our hope.———1. Are you excited to share your hope?But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord…—1 Peter 3:15The 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 asks you to giv
Ministry: Embodying Our Hope
Planting Hope, Always: MinistryEmbodying Our HopeSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Matthew 5:14-161. 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 hope3. Keep the Lamp Burning—Let Us Persevere in our Ministry!• Ministry is not a
Fellowship: Nurturing our Hope
Planting Hope, AlwaysFellowship: We Fellowship to Nurture Our HopeSpeaker: Rev. Sophia WongScripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42–47We worship to express our hopeWe fellowship to nurture our hopeWe grow in discipleship to deepen our hopeWe minister to embody our hopeWe evangelize to share our hope———1. God in Our FellowshipTherefore encourage one another and build each other
Discipleship: Deepening Our Hope
Planting Hope, Always:Discipleship: Deepening Our HopeSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeQuestions: 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 15:5the Lord delights in those who fear him,who put their hop
Worship Expresses our Hope
Planting Hope, Always:Worship Expresses our HopeSpeaker: Rev. Kelly TamScripture: Psalm 71:17-1817 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 71:17-18God calls us to share the inexplicable hope that come
Why We Need Hope
Planting Hope, Always: Why We Need HopeSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Romans 15:13-211. 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 our hope“M
The Two Gospels
The Two GospelsSpeaker: Rev. Paul LamScripture: Exodus 1:6-22
“Were Our Hearts not Burning?”
Sermon Notes“Were Our Hearts not Burning?”Speaker: Ms. Letty WongScripture: Luke 24:13-35Big Idea: Jesus has always been present in our journey. In the breaking of bread, He opens our eyes and invites us into a story bigger than ourselves—one of community, belonging, and mission.Introduction• Why Students? Why AFC?• AFC’s mission: To nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivat
From Disasters to New Life
Resurrection Sunday: From Disasters to New LifeSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Mark 16:1-8
Good Friday: The Cross
Our Enemies
Sermon on the Mount: Our EnemiesSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Matthew 5:43-48 (NLT) Teaching about Love for Enemies43 “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 and
Our Decisions
Sermon on the Mount: Our DecisionsSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Matthew 7:21-23How 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.• The
Where is your Treasure?
Sermon NotesSermon on the Mount: Where is your Treasure?Speaker: Pastor Stephen HsuScripture: Matthew 6:19-24Big Idea: STORE UP ETERNAL TREASURE FOR YOURSELF BY LOVING GOD & HATING MONEY19 “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 destroy
Our Anxiety
Sermon on the Mount: Our AnxietySpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Matthew 6:25-34 (NLT)“worry” or “anxiousness” translates to “merimna” (μέριμνα)Which means…distracted, divided, or pulled apartExamples 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 rushe
Our Desires
Sermon on the Mount: Our DesiresSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Matthew 5:27-30Sermon Notes: This passage is misunderstood in two ways:1. Can be easily dismissed2. 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 transform your d
Our Anger & Our Words
Sermon on the Mount: Our Anger & Our WordsSpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: Matthew 5:21-22, 33-37INTRODUCTION - Outrage at the 4 Nations Face-OffRemember, 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 (5:33-37)
The Reconstruction of Faith
Sermon on the Mount: The Reconstruction of FaithSpeaker: Pastor Sam ChungScripture: Matthew 5:13-161. The call2. The problem3. The hope
Unexpected Happiness, Unexpected Righteousness
Sermon on the Mount: Unexpected Happiness, Unexpected RighteousnessSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Matthew 5:3-12, 6:11. The Beatitudes reveal to us what it means to be truly blessed2. The Beatitudes reveal to us the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God (Mt. 5:3-5)3. The kingdom of God calls us to single-mindedly pursue only what is dear to God’s heart (Mt. 5:6-8)4. True blessedness revea
The Narrow Path & The Broad Path
Sermon on the Mount:The Narrow Path & The Broad Path:The 2 waysSpeaker: Pastor Stephen HsuScripture: Matthew 7:13-20, 24-29[13] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. [15] “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you
The Hope to be with Christ
Sermon NotesThe Hope to be with ChristSpeaker: Pastor Quang NguyenEvery day English Usage of HOPE• In English, in everyday usage of the word HOPE it means “a wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen.Biblical meaning of HOPE• “it’s a life shaping CERTAINTY of something that hasn’t happen yet but you KNOW that it will.” (Tim Keller)• “HOPE is a joyful and confident e
Dream Boldly: Envisioning Our Future
Forty ForwardDream Boldly: Envisioning Our FutureSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming TsuiScripture: Ephesians 2:8-10How do we discover God’s dream for our lives?1. It’s not about you (v. 8-9)A God-given dream will do TWO things:(a) Glorify the Giver (Your dream must reflect His greatness)(b) Serve the Giver’s Purpose (Your dream must align with His purposes)2. It is for you (v. 10)God’s dream for you is designe
Love One Another Deeply: Cultivating Authentic Community
Forty ForwardLove One Another Deeply: Cultivating Authentic CommunitySpeaker: Rev. Shu-Ling LeeScripture: John 13
Give Generously: Multiply our Blessings
Forty ForwardGive Generously: Multiply our BlessingsSpeaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-86 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
Pray Confidently: Reviving our Spiritual Foundation
Forty ForwardPray Confidently: Reviving our Spiritual FoundationSpeaker: Pastor Angela LukScripture: Philippians 4:6-7Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:6-7 NIV1. The power of p
Strengthen Your Love
Strengthen Your LoveSpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui———1. God created our bodiesYou formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.—Psalm 139:13-14And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.—Mark 12:30———2. Sin affects our bodiesThe creation w
Confession and Communion
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