SPEAKER: Pastor Richard Lee

TITLE: The Liturgy of Life

TEXT: Exodus 20:8-11

INTRO: From the way we think about time, to the way we use it, God cares. As we continue in our series on Practicing Devotion, we'll consider what it means to leverage our time and life rhythms for worship.

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: John 14:26, Isaiah 30:21

INTRO: If a stranger declares that God talks to them, most of us are inclined to quickly diagnose mental health issues. However, what we see in the Bible is that God is always talking to His people. Today as we continue on in our Practicing Devotion GRACE group series, how can we open our attention to the God who speaks personally to us? How can we engage the Scriptures and the Spirit in the practice of hearing God?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: Romans 14:12, Hebrews 10:24

INTRO: When it comes to our leaders, or even our peers; we generally like the notion of someone being held "accountable" for their actions. However, it's not always clear how that is supposed to happen, especially when it comes to others keeping us accountable. Today as we reflect on the power of accountability toward personal and spiritual growth, what does accountability look like? And how can we handle it well, when it comes to a lifestyle devoted to God?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: Psalm 1:1-2, Joshua 1:8

INTRO: Given all the information that comes across our minds each day, our attention spans grow all the more short and shallow. Close and careful reading is training that few possess, much less practice. But what if the Scriptures were not meant to just be accessed, but rather meditated upon: slowly and deeply? This week as we discuss what the ancients called Lectio Divina, i.e. "divine reading"; how might the practice of slowing down and contemplating through the Scriptures connect us deeply with God?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: Luke 4:16, 5:16.

INTRO: They say that 40% of all that we do is out of habit. Depending on whether these habits are good or bad, our lives are profoundly affected. Today as we look at the lifestyle of Jesus, and how he habitually worships and prays; how might we leverage the power of habits in our lives; for greater godliness and devotion?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: 2Timothy 2:15, John 16:13

INTRO: While some might claim that "truth isn't truth", when it comes to living Knowing what is true and what is not can make all the difference in the world. Today as we start our GRACE groups proper, how can we practically get into the daily rhythm of infusing our thoughts with God's Word and truth?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: Job 42:5-6 [The Message]

INTRO: In a courtroom, hearsay is the situation where second hand information is deemed inadmissible. There is a validity about a first hand experience that trumps anything second handed. Today as we start a new series, we want to look at the incredible experience of knowing and walking with God first hand. What does it mean to hear and talk with Him directly, and how might we develop a sustainable lifestyle of knowing God first hand?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: Luke 7:44-47

INTRO: Many of us grew up with the operating system of merit, i.e. you get what you deserve. But what if the way God meets and treats us works another way? Today as we talk about how God finds the low, humble, the broken; how can we respond to the gravity of His grace?

SPEAKER: Pastor Martin Chang

TEXT: 1Peter 4:10, 1Corinthians 12:12-20

INTRO: While most people want the life of a "baller," with everyone around serving you hand and foot, the life in Christ means that we get to serve! Today as we talk about the call and benefits of a life of service, in the church and in the world; how might we join in teamwork at New Vision? Following our worship, we'll be hosting a Ministry Fair to highlight all the ways you can plug in!

SPEAKER: Pastor Marting Chang

TEXT: Matthew 6:33, Phil. 3:20

INTRO: We have the dubious honor of living in an "unprecedented time," particularly in regards to politic discourse and policy. What does it look like to be both an earthly and heavenly citizen? How should a Christian think through policy issues and navigate through the world of politics in America?