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Living Our Values: Here for the city

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia Wong

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Big Idea: Church, we are here for the city.

S.E.E.

S — See the City as God Sees It.

E — Engage the City.

E — Exhort the City with Hope.

I. S — See the City as God Sees It

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

—Matthew 9:36

II. E — Engage the City

After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.

—Luke 10:1

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

—Galatians 6:10

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

—Matthew 5:16

III. E — Exhort the City with Hope

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

—Romans 10:14

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

—2 Corinthians 5:20

We see the city (as lens of Jesus)

We engage the city (good needs by hand)

We exhort the city (words and life)

Living Our Values: Rooted in Grace

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8-9

What is the hardest part of Christianity to believe?

I. What Is Grace?

Were you raised under grace or karma?

Three Kinds of Grace You Can Receive

a) Common Grace

b) Saving Grace

c) Sanctifying Grace

II. Why Is Grace So Important?

Grace is the delivery system for every other blessing you have.

III. How Is Grace Shaping Our Lives and Our Church?

• What Gracious Living Actually Looks Like:

• It’s in how we serve (1 Peter 4:10)

• It’s in how we speak (Colossians 4:6)

• It’s in how we react (Ephesians 4:32)

Sermon Notes

Grit Through or Give Up: Two Responses to Life’s Challenges

When It’s Time To Let Go

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. Tsui

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

“A man whose hands are full of parcels can’t receive a gift.”

—C.S. Lewis

Four Ways to Tell Whether It’s Time to Let Go:

Test 1: When It Compromises Your Values (Proverbs 22:3)

Test 2: When You’re Losing Your Peace (Colossians 3:15)

Test 3: When It’s No Longer Bearing Fruit (John 15:1-8)

Test 4: When You’re Forcing What’s Closed (2 Chronicles 20:15)

Conclusion: What are you still gripping that God is asking you to release?

Courageous Yes & The Grace of Community

Speaker: Rev. Susie Choi

Scripture: Luke 1: 26-56

The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God’s Word to them. They needs them again and again when they becomes uncertain and discouraged… The Christ in their own heart is weaker than the Christ we encounter in one another, when our own hearts are uncertain, another can remind us of what is sure

—Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together (adapted for inclusive language

I. Encounter: God’s Invitation

- Unexpected divine encounter & invitation

- Mary’s “Yes” is not devoid of questions, uncertainty, and fear

- Courage is not the absence of fear or questions

- Faith can mean saying “yes” while still wondering, “How can this be?”

- Sometimes endings make room for new beginnings

II. Community: God’s Provision

- Mary goes to Elizabeth

- Kin not only by blood but united by unmistakable work of God

- God’s provision of community in the midst of isolation

- Community can become relational well and sanctuary

- A facet of God’s grace made tangible in the presence of another

III. Encouragement: The Gift of Blessing

- Elizabeth recognizes God’s work in Mary

- To bless someone is to:

— Recognize & Discern God’s work in them

— Name what is seen (physically and spiritually)

— Celebrate God’s grace in them

- Who has helped you see what God is doing in you?

- Whose courageous “yes” might God be inviting you to bless?

IV. Song: When hope finds it’s voice

- Mary’s hope finds its voice in community

- Her personal encounter becomes a vision of God’s redeeming work in the world

- Mary’s song is personal but it is not private

- She does not sing in isolation

DTM Vision Sunday 2026: YFWYA

Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Scripture: Eph 2:11-22 NLT

As long as it is called “Today”

Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13-14

13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.

—Hebrews 3:13-14(NIV)

24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

—Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

Who are you here for?

Speaker: Rev. Alex Chan

Scripture: John 6

Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.

—John 6:26-27

People want to Use Jesus, not Trust in Him.

Temporal Food vs Eternal Food, What are you working for?

Our assumptions and pride can prevent us from trusting in Jesus.

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

—John 6:35

You do not want to leave too, do you? Jesus asked the twelve.

—John 6:67

What is your decision?

Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God’

—John 6: 68-69

Draw Near

Speaker: Pastoral Intern Harold Leung

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

This passage is an invitation:

I. To a new covenant with God (vv. 11-18)

II. To draw near to God (vv. 19-23)

III. To draw near to God’s people (vv.24-25)

Courageous Community: Conflict Resolution in Community

Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Courageous Community chooses dialogue over division and seeks understanding before judgment.

I. Assumption is the enemy of unity. (vv.10-12) – MINDSET

II. Courageous communities confront before they condemn. (vv.13-20) – ACTION

III. Restored understanding is worth the hard conversation. (vv.21-34) – RESOLUTION

Application: Pray for someone in your life, community, or in the world who is in a state of conflict that is in need of God’s peace today.

Everyone has a place

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling Lee

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-21:45

Introduction - Details Matter

Matthew 1 - Genealogy of Jesus

Book of Numbers

Joshua 13 - We Never Fully Arrive

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.

—Phil 3:12

Joshua 14-15 - Be Faithful to the Lord and Trust He Will be Faithful

Joshua 16-17 - Women are to be Honoured just like Men

Joshua 17-21 - Stop Complaining about Life

Conclusion

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.8 Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. 9 He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them.

—Romans 15:5-9 NLT