By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung See also Part 2 of this series | Part 4 of this series What is the most essential aspect of the family? It is love, but what is love? We can hear the word ‘love’ uttered constantly on the television, in the movies, in pop music, between men and women. Because of love, many marriages and families are formed, but many marriages are torn apart by love too. Many drive love out from their families. We all need love, but we don’t know how to love. 1. But have no love 2. Love is … 3. Love is not … Small Group Discussions 1. Why is the family the best place to practice love? 2. How […]
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By Rev. Paul Chang 1. Definition of Life Connection (Fellowship) 2. Most High and Most Holy Life Connection 3. Fellowship in True Love – through connection with the Church Body 4. Results of Fellowship – shows we are disciples of Jesus Christ – shows we are friends of Jesus Christ – to love each other is to obey God’s command – made holy and blameless when the Lord returns
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Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture Passage: 1 John 1:3 and 1 Corinthians 1:9 See also: Part 1 of this series | Part 3 of this series There are six forms of fellowshipping with men: 1. Fellowship with oneself 2. Fellowship with family members 3. Fellowship with the church 4. Fellowship with a small group 5. Fellowship with co-workers 6. Fellowship with friends Today, let us reflect on one important point: how do we fellowship with ourselves? The core element for fellowshipping with oneself is Acceptance. 1. Accept that you are chosen by God (Eph 1:4-5) 2. Accept that you are a new creation, with a new identity The world evaluates and judges us according to its own standard: what does he […]
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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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