Youth Sermon 2019-2020
2019-2020
“The Talk”: Higher Standards
February 16, 2020 • Rev. Ray Lee
“The Talk”: Higher Standards Pastor Ray Lee “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) If you want something you’ve NEVER HAD, Do something you’ve NEVER DONE. 1. Higher Standard: Who I’ll SEE (2 Cor 6:14-18) 2. Higher Standard: What I’ll DO (1 Peter 1:14-15) 3. Higher Standard: What I’ll EXPECT (Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 Cor 6:19-20) Pursue Purity
Be Careful What You Wish For!
February 9, 2020 • Pastor Alex Chan • 1 Samuel 8
Be Careful What You Wish For! (1 Samuel 8) Pastor Alex Chan And the LORD said to Samuel, “Obey their voice and make them a king.” When we approach God in prayer, carefully consider: 1. _________________ (v1-9) • You are called to be _________________ from the world (v1-5) • Are you _________________ ? (v6-9) 2. _________________ (v10-18) 3. _________________ (v19-22) Application: _________________ yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, _________________ all your _________________ on him, because he cares for you. (_________________) _________________ the __________________________ and all these things _________________. (_________________) “You can turn your troubles into trust when you choose worship over worry.”
A Light in the Darkness
January 26, 2020 • Rev. Ray Lee • 1 Samuel 2:12–36
A Light in the Darkness Pastor Ray Lee 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Hong Kong Anti-Government Protests 1 Samuel - Time of Political Turmoil & Chaos from Judges to Kings 1. Eli's Sons: RELIGOIUS BUT WICKED “Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord.” (1 Sam 2:12) 2. Eli: GODOD BUT WEAK “...His sons, however, did not listen to their father’s rebuke, for it was the Lord’s will to put them to death.” (1 Sam 2:25) 3. Samuel: UNNOTICED BUT CRITICAL “Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and also with man.” (1 Sam 2:26)
Treasuring God’s Word
January 12, 2020 • Pastor Alex Chan • Psalm 119:11
Treasuring God's Word Pastor Alex Chan I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11) Lord, in 2020, help me: 1) _______________ on Your Word 2) _______________Your Word 3) Be_______________ on Your Word
Choices
January 5, 2020 • Pastor Joey Ling
Choices Pastor Joey Ling 1) Choose to ______________________ Bible Passage: ______________________ 2) Choose to be ______________________ Bible Passage: ______________________ 3) Choose to ______________________ Bible Passage: ______________________ 4) Choose to be ______________________ Bible Passage: ______________________
Christmas Means Listening to Jesus
December 22, 2019 • Rev. Ray Lee • Hebrews 1:1–4
Christmas Means Listening to Jesus Hebrews 1:1-4 Pastor Ray Lee "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs." Perseverance - The steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 1. Jesus is SUPERIOR than the ANGELS. Names of Angels: _________________________________________ 2. HANG ON AND LISTEN to JESUS 3. TRUST in the POWER OF JESUS SMALL GROUPS 1. Tell One Another “How Much Do You Trust Jesus” 2. Tell One Another “What Is The Gospel Or Good News About Christmas”? 3. Tell One Another “Who You Would Like To Share This Good News With During The Holidays?” 4. Pray For Your Friend.
How was the Gift Sent?
December 15, 2019 • Pastor Alex Chan • Romans 6:23
Christmas Means Listening to Jesus Hebrews 1:1-4 Pastor Ray Lee How was the Gift Sent? For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23) The Gift was sent as promised. The Gift was sent supernaturally. The Gift was sent with love. “Keep the faith. It is the greatest gift.”
Family Survival Series: How to Keep Things Good?
December 1, 2019 • Pastor Joey Ling • Genesis 22:1–19
Family Survival Series How to Keep Things Good? Genesis 22:1-19 Pastor Joey Ling Abraham and Isaac Who you are at home is your true self How to Keep Things Good 1) Forgive them 2) Open communication and honesty 3) Respect them publicly & privately 4) Don’t just focus on yourself - open your eyes! 5) Create good memories and have fun
Family Survival Series #SocialMediaSurvival #honouringGod
November 24, 2019 • Pastor Alex Chan • Romans 12:2
Family Survival Series #SocialMediaSurvival #honouringGod Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. What does the Bible have to say about Instagram, VSCO, TikTok, Facebook, etc? ____________________________________________________ | | | ____________________________________________________ | | | | | | | | | | | | ____________________________________________________ A few principles and questions to think about: ● How do the social media platforms I use shape me as a person? ● Does my social media usage encourage in-person relationships or replace it? ● Am I the same person online that I am in real life? “It may not seem that way, but every picture, every status update, every comment you post is a representation of Christ to those who don’t know Him.”
Family Survival Series: Honouring Your Parents What, Why, and How
November 10, 2019 • Deacon Roland Choo • Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1–3, Deuteronomy 5:16
Family Survival Series: Honouring Your Parents What, Why, and How Col 3:20, Eph 6:1-3, Deut 5:16 Deacon Roland Choo Honor parents means: • Treat them with ____________ (_________-feely) • ______ their words (_______-oriented) A. Why I should obey my parents? (foundation) • Because __________ was obedient to his parents. (____ 2:51a) • Because it is _______ ____________. • Because it is in _______ ____________. Q1: What can happen if I don’t obey my parents? B. How should I obey my parents? (application) • Godly (religiously) With a regard to what pleases God, and not what pleases self or parents so much. • Quickly & Expediently Without waiting to ask the reason or promising to obey at some future time. • Heartily & Sincerely As opposed to that hypocritical obedience which some children yield when their parents are in sight, because they are afraid of the consequences. • Cheerfully There is an obedience of the hand but a disobedience of the heart. • Completely It is of no use for children to obey in some things and disobey in others; to do half what their parents command, and leave half undone. • Always Not simply till you go to university, working, adulthood, or married. Q2: Why do I have difficulties obeying my parents? Q3: How do I engage my parents to help me obey them?