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  1. 5d ago

    Courageous Yes & The Grace of Community

    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

  2. Jul 26

    Standing Together in the Long Campaign

    Standing Together in the Long Campaign Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Moe Scripture: Joshua 10:1-12:24 The Big Idea: A courageous community is formed through long obedience together, because God does His deepest work in the long middle. Key Verse: Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long time. —Joshua 11:18 NIV Point 1: Most of God’s Work Happens in the Long Middle - God’s promises are often fulfilled through sustained faithfulness rather than instant success. - The miracles demonstrated God’s power, but the long campaign revealed Israel’s trust. They kept following because God had promised to go before them. Community Application: Most of our growth doesn’t happen at conferences or retreats. God often does His deepest work in the long middle. Point 2: Endurance is a Community Discipline - What does a community that endures do? i. Share a common vision ii. Endures through mutual responsibility • “bear one another’s burdens…” - Gal 6:2 •”Bear with one another in love.” - Eph 4:2 Community Application: Instead of asking what I want this church to become, we can ask how I can be a part of what God is building here? Point 3: Faithfulness Over Time is its Own Kind of Miracle We can live according to our value schemes, independent of His love and His covenant, but we’ll pay the price. Or, we can elect to be faithful to Him and discover His faithfulness. —John Huffman, Mastering the Old Testament This is why the New Testament so often describes the Christian life in communal terms: - “Encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13) - “Consider how to stir up one another” (Hebrews 10:24–25) - “Let us run with endurance the race set before us” (Hebrews 12:1–2) For our community, what does that look like? - It keeps showing up - It keeps carrying one another - It keeps remembering God’s faithfulness.

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2019-2025 RHCCC English Sermon Archive