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Why Worship?

Giving Our Offering

Speaker: Rev. Reuben Foncardas

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Like the wise men from the east who sought and found Jesus in Bethlehem, we too must give our offering to God as an expression of our worship that is coming from a heart filled with joy beyond measure because of the goodness and grace of God our Savior.

1. Giving should be PURPOSEFUL.

• “The collection for God’s people,” v. 1

• Do you know why we give to our church?

2. Giving should be PLANNED.

• “On the first day of every week,” v. 2a.

• For some, weekly may not be convenient. Just the same, it must be planned.

3. Giving should be PERSONAL.

• “Each one of you should set aside,” v. 2b.

• “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor. 9:7.

4. Giving should be PROPORTIONAL.

• “…a sum of money in keeping with his income,” v. 2c.

• We honor the Old Testament principle of “tithing.”

Reflection: What motivates you for giving your offering to the Lord?

a. I give only when there is a need. (need-motivated)

b. I give as long as I can have my way. (control-motivated)

c. I give so that God will bless me. (reward-motivated)

d. I give and expect people to give me credit. (show-motivated)

e. I give or else God will punish me. (fear-motivated)

f. I give because I am commanded to do it. (duty-motivated)

g. I give to grow in my relationship with God. (growth-motivated)

h. I give to show thanksgiving to God. (gratitude-motivated)

i. I give because I simply love God. (love-motivated)

j. I give to show what God is worth to me. (worship-motivated)

A Better Resolution

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Psalm 84

Choosing Better

Pastor Alex Chan

Luke 10:38-42

1. We Choose many things that causes worry and distraction

2. The one thing we need first and foremost is to listen at Jesus’feet

I will listen to what God the Lord says;

he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—

but let them not turn to folly.

—Psalm 85:8

The Colours of Christmas: White

How to Find Peace in Trials

Pastor Stephen Hsu

Luke 1:26-38 NRSV

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Big Idea: When we marvel at our Savior & ask for His Spirit to trust His Word, we find PEACE to face any trial, to live like nothing is impossible with God.

3 Steps to Find Peace During Troubles:

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1. Marvel at the Saviour (v.29, cf.2:33)

But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

—Luke 1:29

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

—Luke 2:33 NIV

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2. Ask & Receive the Holy Spirit (v.34-35)

Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”

The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.

—Luke 1:34-35

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3. Choose to Trust God’s Word (v.38)

Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

—Luke 1:38

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Conclusion: Then we can live like nothing is impoosible with God. (v. 37)

For nothing will be impossible with God.

—Luke 1:37

The Colours of Christmas: Hope

Rev. Kelly Tam

Hebrews 10:19-25

Hope is having FAITH in God’s promises.

Hope for the FUTURE (verse 19)

Hope for the PRESENT (verse 20-22b)

How to experience HOPE today:

1. Ask God to reveal himself (verse 22)

2. Be in community (verse 24-25)

3. Have gratitude (verse 25)

The Colours of Christmas: Green

The Colour of Growth

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Because Joseph obeyed, God used him to change the world.

Trusting God means to live as if God IS who He says He is and He WILL DO everything He has promised

A relationship with God is built on trust - not obedience.

Wrong Mindset: 1. Obedience 2. Love 3. Blessing

• Fear-based

• Self-centered

• Performance-oriented

Right Mindset: 1. Love 2. Obedience 3. Blessing

• Gratitude-based

• God-centred

• Acceptance-oriented

Joseph’s obedience was marked by a few characteristics:

1. He obeyed without delay

2. He practiced persistence and patience

Encouragement in the Faith for the Church

Rev. John Baik

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

1. Paul's Joy and Encouragement (v. 6-8)

2. Paul's Thankfulness to God (v. 9-10)

3. Paul's Last Prayer (v. 13)

Bearing Fruit: Part 1

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

Sermon Notes

Letters to a Young Church

Thanking God for this Church Family

Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10