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  1. 15 FEB

    Following Our Generous Giving God

    Following Our Generous Giving God Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sophia Wong Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. —2 Corinthians 8:1–9 Why Christians give 1. Everything Belongs to God • We are not owners — we are stewards. • Stewardship is not about how much we keep, but how faithfully we manage what God has placed in our hands. 2. God Is the Generous and Gracious Giver • He gave everything — for us. He gave Himself. 3. Our Response: Becoming Generous and Gracious Givers • We give because we are changed. How Christians give: Tithing Giving should be: • Prayerful • A portion of the money your have earned (1 Corinthians 16:2) • Cheerful, not fearful (2 Corinthians 9:7)

    30 min
  2. 25 JAN

    Unlearn to rejoice

    Rested and Ready: Unlearn to rejoice Speaker: Pastor Angela Luk Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Big Picture: Release what hinders joy in Christ. Paul counts all as loss to gain the surpassing joy of Christ. 1. Paul Commands Us to Rejoice in the Lord So We Safeguard Joy Against Deceptive Threats (v.1-3) Joy Alert (v.1): “Rejoice in the Lord” is command under threat! True Confidence Checklist: 1. Serve God by His Spirit; 2. Boast in Christ Jesus; and 3. Put no confidence in the flesh 2. Paul Exposes His Impressive Resume as Loss So We Forsake False Confidence for Christ (v.4-6) Forsake false confidence by exposing the emptiness of past wins Count our blessings, face our limits 3. Grab the Surpassing Gain of Christ (v.7-9) A radical renunciation (v.8) - “I count everything as loss” - all or nothing 4. Paul Presses On to Know Christ So We Strain Forward with Mature Grit Toward the Prize (v.10-16) Lock in on the prize by pressing forward with mature grit Four action verbs from Paul: Know Christ and the power of his resurrection (v.10), Press on - imperfect but pursuing (v.12), Forget what lies behind (v.13), and Strain toward the goal for the prize (v.14) Application: Unlearn to Rejoice For the Leaders: Release Old Traditions. Ask: Which habitual practices serve our mission, and which have become joy-robbing obstacles? Action: Conduct a ministry audit in fellowships/small groups. For the Members: Release Old Expectations. Ask: What’s one church expectation that started good but now hinders joy? Action: Share one “release” in group discussions.

    34 min

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