Sermon Notes

Making the New Year New

Pastor Alex Chan, Rev Kelly Tam

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

How will this year be different?

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Remember

Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced—Psalm 105:5In the present, remembering what God has done draws us into worshipAs we step into the future, recalling God’s faithfulness gives us greater faith

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Refocus

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.—Colossians 3:1-3

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Restart

Be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.—Galatians 5:25

By the leading of the Holy Spirit, how can you restart in each of these biblical purposes? Worship, Ministry, Fellowship, Discipleship, Mission

He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.—Philippians 1:6