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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By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture: Luke 17:11-19. 1 Thess 5:18 Introduction: Giving thanks in all circumstances is God’s will 1. Thanksgiving is an individual act 2. Thanksgiving is a demonstration of one’s feeling of unworthiness 3. Thanksgiving is a choice of priorities 4. Thanksgiving is the secret to being blessed
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by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Happiness and Joy are fundamentally different 1. Joy springs from the inner being; happiness from outside causes 2. Joy is eternal; Happiness is Temporary a. This is Good News of Great Joy that Overcome Fear b. This is Good News of Great Joy about Redemptive Grace c. This is Good News of Great Joy about Peace and Joy
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by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture Passage: Acts 15:36-16:10 OUTLINE 1. A New Team 15:36-41 a. Barnabas’ Conviction: People-oriented ministry b. Paul’s Conviction: Task-oriented ministry 2. A New Helper 16:1-5 3. A New Direction 16:6-8 a. The Holy Spirit’s Prohibition b. The Macedonian Vision SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS 1. Who was the reason for Paul and Barnabas’ argument? Why? In your opinion, who was right and who was wrong? 2. Did The Lord do anything with regards to this issue? 3. Why did Paul allow Timothy to be circumcised? 4. What should we do when the Holy Spirit keeps us from doing something that is in accordance with the Truth? 5. What is the Macedonian vision? What long-term impact did this vision […]
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