Bearing Fruit: Part 1

Bayview site | October 22nd, 2023

October 22, 2023 • Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui • Acts 1:6–8

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 Markham

Goal: Everyone would have a chance to hear and respond to the gospel

Strategy: Share our lives with our neighbours

b. Our Judea and Samaria: Greater Toronto Area

Goal: To make our city a more beautiful and vibrant place

Strategy: Serve the people of the city

c. Our “Ends of the Earth”

Goal: Be a church blessing the whole world

Strategy: Strengthen partnerships with local churches around the globe

Bearing Fruit: Part 2

October 29, 2023 • Pastor Stephen Hsu • John 15:4–12

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 Jesus (v. 4-6) HOW: We remain in Jesus when His Word first remains in us & then we ask Him. (v. 7) RESULT: To bear much fruit is to love one another like Jesus (v. 8-12) Conclusion: Why should we love one another like Jesus loves us? (John 13-17) BECAUSE LOVE & UNITY IS OUR MISSION!

Getting close to what Jesus is doing amongst people living in poverty

October 15, 2023 • Alyssa Esparaz • Matthew 11:2–5

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