By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture passage: Acts 16:11-40 Paul’s second missionary journey was a new beginning — with a new team, a new helper, a new direction. Because of the voice from Macedonia, Paul sailed off to Philippi and there, three events occurred. 1. Lydia’s whole family turned to the Lord a. Lydia was a godly woman b. Lydia was an influential woman c. Lydia was a leader 2. Paul and Silas were jailed a. Paul desired the truth, not vain glory b. People of the world desire wealth, not the truth 3. The Jailer and his whole family turned to the Lord a. The sound of Paul and Silas’ singing at midnight b. The sound of the Jailer’s cry […]
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By Ptr. Mike Cariño Scripture passage: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Note: Detailed sermon notes are available at MichaelCarino.com 1. Live passionately (v. 1-2) 2. Love completely (v. 1-2) 3. Learn humbly (v. 2-5) – life is full of uncertainty – life is full of predictabilities – life is full of worries – life is full of mysteries 4. Leave boldly (v. 8-9)
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by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung See also: Part 2 of this series
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By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture Passage: Acts 2:42-47 The Church in Jerusalem was not a perfect church but it was a model church because it had been established on a good foundation, that is, a balanced growth. I. Establish a Church of Balanced Growth There must be balanced growth in the five different aspects of the church ministry II. Establish a Church with Five Ministries a. Worship as Ministry and Worship as a Lifestyle b. Fellowship as an Organization and Fellowship as a Lifestyle c. Discipleship and Life Growth d. Service as Ministry and Service as a Lifestyle e. Mission as Ministry and Mission as a Lifestyle Small Group Questions 1. A healthy church us a growing church. Why is […]
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