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The Church Together: The Roles We Play

Teachers

Rev. Reuben Foncardas

Hebrews 5:11-14

“The gift of teaching in the New Testament is the ability to explain Scripture and apply it to people’s lives.”

Wayne Grudem

God’s desire is for us to “live lives worthy of the calling we have received” (Eph. 4:1). In order to make it a reality, he gave gifts to the church to “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Eph. 4:11-13).

There are three distinguishing qualities needed to become capable godly teachers of the Bible.

1. Teachers must have the Passion to understand the Word.

2. Teachers must have the Patience to grow in the Word.

3. Teachers must have the Perception to apply the Word.

The Church Together: The Roles We Play

Shepherds

Rev. John Baik

John 10:11-16

What is a Shepherd?

What does a Shepherd do?

Why are the Shepherds important in the church?

he Church Together: The Roles We Play

Apostles

Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

Ephesians 4:1-16, Romans 10:14-15

Overview of The Five Gifts

What is this role?

Apostles ask: Are we leading the people of God to the new place God is calling them?

Why is it important?

a. Because we need Spiritual Pioneers

b. Because we need Space Creators

What can we do to support and nurture those with the role?

he Church Together: The Roles We Play

Prophets

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 NLT

Introduction – Review APEST

What is a Prophet?

The characteristics and benefits of Prophets:

Caution for Prophets

What can we do to support or nurture those with the role?

Conclusion

The Roles We Play

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Ephesians 4:1-16

Introduction

Five-fold Ministry Roles

Things to consider:

1. Your call isn’t Self-declared.

2. Your call isn’t totally individualistic nor totally  collectivistic.

3. Avoid role-copout or role-projection.

Conclusion

The Food I Eat

Rev. John Baik

John 4:27-42

“My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.”

John 4:34

Jesus’ food gives him Greater Energy and  Great Satisfaction in doing the will of God.

To be on mission is to live your life on Purpose for the Gospel.

Ways to increase our hunger for the things that make Jesus hungry:

1. Remember the Wonder.

2. Change your Value.

3. Take the Opportunities.

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God wants us to be happy…

Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Philippians 4:4-13 (NLT)

Introduction - The Current State of “Happy-ness”

What does God think about my happiness?

Things to consider that are better than my own happiness

Conclusion – A Happy Church

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Christians Shouldn’t Judge Others

Pastor Joey Ling

Matt 18:15-20 (NLT)

To Judge or Not to Judge

How to Judge Appropriately

1. Judge as we want to be judged

2. Deal with our own stuff first

3. Don’t judge if God hasn’t spoken clearly

4. Judge with grace

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Everything Happens For a Reason

Pastor Michael Seto

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

1. Misunderstood Verse

2. Misplaced Blame

3. Miserable Consequences

How do we respond to this?

How do we join in God’s work?

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I’m forgiven and free! (Why don’t I feel like it?)

Rev. Kenneth Foo

Isaiah 54:5-8

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What is shame?

“Intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging” - Brene Brown

“shame is the deep sense you are unacceptable because of something you did, something done to you or something associated with you”

- Ed Welch

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Difference between Shame & Guilt

What does Shame look like for us?

What brings shame?

- For Women:

- For Men:

How do we attempt to deal with shame? (Gen. 2:25, 3:6-10)

How do we rid ourselves of shame? (Is. 53:1-12, 2 Cor 12:9-10)