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Sermon on the Mount: Our Desires

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Sermon Notes: 

This passage is misunderstood in two ways:

1. Can be easily dismissed

2. Produces needless shame and guilt

Conclusion: Let God love you.

A standard doesn’t change the heart - a story does.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the love story you’ve been looking for and the love story that will transform your desires.

Single or married, you must know that Jesus’s love is the key to healthy relationships.

Lust (broad path) | Love (narrow path)

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"What can you do for me?" | "What can I do for you?"

Demand others adjust to their needs | Commit to adjusting themselves for the relationship

Can't wait to get | Can't wait to give

the body matters most | the person matters most

finding the right person | becoming the right person

Sermon Notes

The Hope to be with Christ

Speaker: Pastor Quang Nguyen

Every day English Usage of HOPE

• In English, in everyday usage of the word HOPE it means “a wish or desire” for something but you are not certain that it will happen.

Biblical meaning of HOPE

• “it’s a life shaping CERTAINTY of something that hasn’t happen yet but you KNOW that it will.” (Tim Keller)

• “HOPE is a joyful and confident expectation of God’s goodness.”  

2 great pillars of HOPE

1. The HOPE to be WITH Christ 

2. The HOPE to be LIKE Christ. 

The HOPE to Be WITH Christ (Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16)

1. The Hope of heaven (2 Corinthians 5:8, John 14:1–2)

2. The Hope of Christ’s return (Titus 2:13, 1 Cor 15:51-52)

3. The Hope to walk with Jesus tomorrow (Matthew 28:20, Psalm 27:13). 

Sermon on the Mount: Our Anger & Our Words

Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, 33-37

INTRODUCTION - Outrage at the 4 Nations Face-Off

Remember, firstly… Jesus came to FULFILL the law, not to abolish it (5:17-20)

Our scripture today is the start of “You have heard… But I tell you…” statements by Jesus.

Background of Anger (5:21-26)

Background of using our Words with Integrity (5:33-37)

QUESTION: What does Jesus teach us about Anger?

RESPONSE: He challenges us to CONSIDER DEEPLY and PRIORITIZE RECONCILIATION when we are angry! (Eph 4:26-27, 31-32)

…We can follow Jesus in responding to anger by PRACTICING LAMENT.

QUESTION: What does Jesus teach us about Oaths?

RESPONSE: He challenges us to FULFILL OUR COMMITMENTS and DON’T BE TWO-FACED. (Eph 5:25 -> 26-27)

…We can follow Jesus in keeping our Words with Integrity by seeking to SPEAK TRUTH WITH LOVE.

CONCLUSION - Will our response follow the LETTER of the law, or the SPIRIT of the law?

FINAL QUESTION: Do you want to follow Jesus into this new Kingdom life He is building?

Sermon on the Mount: The Reconstruction of Faith

Speaker: Pastor Sam Chung

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

1. The call

2. The problem

3. The hope

Sermon on the Mount: 

Unexpected Happiness, Unexpected Righteousness

Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, 6:1

1. The Beatitudes reveal to us what it means to be truly blessed

2. The Beatitudes reveal to us the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God (Mt. 5:3-5)

3. The kingdom of God calls us to single-mindedly pursue only what is dear to God’s heart (Mt. 5:6-8)

4. True blessedness reveals a steadfast commitment to righteousness (Mt. 5:9-12)

5. Application: Righteousness is lived out before the eyes of God, not in the eyes of others (Mt. 6:1)

Sermon on the Mount:

The Narrow Path & The Broad Path:

The 2 ways

Speaker: Pastor Stephen Hsu

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20, 24-29

[13] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. [15] “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. [16] By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. [18] A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. [19] Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. [20] Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

[24] “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. [25] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. [26] But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. [27] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” [28] When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, [29] because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

—Matthew 7:13-20, 24-29

BIG IDEA: You must choose to obey Jesus’ words to find life, escape destruction & to bear good fruit.

Introduction:

Do not think that I have come to abolish the LAW or the PROPHETS; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the LAW until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these COMMANDS and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these COMMANDS will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the LAW, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

—Matthew 5:17-20

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the LAW and the PROPHETS.

—Matthew 7:12

You must choose between:

2 Ways: The Difference is Finding Life (13-14)

Blessed is the one

who does not walk in step with the wicked

or stand in the way that sinners take

or sit in the company of mockers,

—Psalm 1:1

But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.

—Psalm 1:2 (NLT)

Instead you thrill to God’s Word, you chew on Scripture day & night

—Psalm 1:2 (Message Paraphrase)

Test #1: Did I give up anything to follow Jesus?

2 Trees: The Difference is their Fruit(15-20)

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,

which yields its fruit in season

and whose leaf does not wither—

whatever they do prospers.

—Psalm 1:3

Test #2: Did my decision to follow Jesus change my life?

2 House Builders: The Difference is Obeying His Word (24-27)

Not so the wicked!

They are like chaff

that the wind blows away.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

—Psalm 1:4-6

Test #3: What will God say?

Conclusion: Choose LIFE in Christ (28-29)

28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

—Matthew 7:28-29

Forty Forward

Dream Boldly: Envisioning Our Future

Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

How do we discover God’s dream for our lives?

1. It’s not about you (v. 8-9)

A God-given dream will do TWO things:

(a) Glorify the Giver (Your dream must reflect His greatness)

(b) Serve the Giver’s Purpose (Your dream must align with His purposes)

2. It is for you (v. 10)

God’s dream for you is designed in such a way that it is an intersection between 3 critical parts of your life:

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Conclusion: It’s never too late to start dreaming!

What gifts do I possess, and what experiences have shaped me to help make a difference in the lives of others?

What could God do through my life if I gave it completely to him?

Prayer of Ephesians 3:20-21

Forty Forward

Love One Another Deeply: Cultivating Authentic Community

Speaker: Rev. Shu-Ling Lee

Scripture: John 13

Forty Forward

Give Generously: Multiply our Blessings

Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. Tam

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

—2 Corinthians 9:6-8

2 Corinthians 6 - God gives us His promises

2 Corinthians 7 - God’s promises and provisions urge us to be generous to others

2 Corinthians 8 - The Macedonia church was poor but inspired to give as they have received.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

1. Give thoughtfully (verse 6)

2. Give wholeheartedly (verse 7)

3. Give abundantly (verse 8)

Forty Forward

Pray Confidently: Reviving our Spiritual Foundation

Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

1. The power of prayer has been evident throughout these 40 years of our church’s history

2. We can have full confidence to approach God with our thanksgivings and needs

3. Prayer continues to shape who we are and what we live for

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

—Philippians 4:8-9 NIV