Sermon date: October 28, 2018
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why is controlling the conduct of our speech important? (4 reasons)
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Pray Persistently and Not Lose Heart 常常禱告，且不灰心
Sermon date: October 21, 2018
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– Why can we pray persistently to God and not lose heart? (3 reasons)
– 为什么我们能坚持不懈向神祷告而不灰心 ？
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Wisdom from Above #5 – Faith and Good Works
Sermon date: October 14, 2018
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What is the relationship between faith and good works?
Wisdom from Above #4 – Amnestic Favoritism
Sermon date: October 7, 2018
Scripture: James 2:1-13
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does the practice of favoritism reveal in us? (3 forms of amnesia)
Steps for Spiritual Growth 属灵成长的步骤
Sermon date: October 7, 2018
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:3
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Chinese Service
– What are the necessary steps to grow into spiritual maturity? (3 steps)
– 成长到灵性成熟的必要步骤是什么？
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Wisdom from Above #3 – Become Doers of God’s Word
Sermon date: September 30, 2018
Scripture: James 1:19-27
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we know if we are actively becoming a doer of God’s Word? (3 signs to look for)
Anointed to be a Faithful Servant 受膏成为忠心的仆人
Sermon date: September 16, 2018
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– I. What does God look for in a faithful servant? 神在忠心的仆人身上要看到什么？
– II. How can we prepare our hearts to be faithful servants? 我们如何预备我们的心才能成为忠心的仆人？
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Wisdom from Above #2 – Responding to Our Temptations
Sermon date: September 9, 2018
Scripture: James 1:12-18
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is the true source of our temptations?
– II. How can our temptations lead to disloyalty to God?
– III. How can we have hope to overcome our temptations?
Wisdom from Above #1 – Counting our Experience of Trials as Joy
Sermon date: September 2, 2018
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Why can Christians count their experience of trials as joy?
– II. How is it possible for Christians to understand this phenomenon?
– III. What can encourage Christians to keep pursuing joy in their experience of trials?
Boast in our Weaknesses 夸耀自己的软弱
Sermon date: September 2, 2018
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Chinese Service
– I. Who may our “thorns” of weaknesses come from? 我们的软弱之刺从谁而来？
– II. Why should we boast in our weaknesses? 我们为什么要夸我们的软弱？
– III. How can we be strong in our weaknesses? 我们怎样在我们的软弱里成为刚强？
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Moving Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt
Sermon date: August 26, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19
CCCGA English Service
– I. Is it a sin to doubt God?
– II. What is the cause for our doubts about God?
– III. How can we strive to move beyond a shadow of a doubt?
Unity Despite Disagreements 僅管意見不合，仍然合一
Sermon date: August 19, 2018
Scripture: Acts 15:36-41
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– Why is it possible to have unity in Christ despite disagreements? (3 reasons)
– 为什么基督徒意见不合时在基督里仍可以合一？
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Desired Characteristics of a Church
Sermon date: August 12, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does Jesus desire in a church? (3 characteristics)
Don’t Be a Burnt-out Candle!
Sermon date: August 5, 2018
Scripture: Psalm 8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What should you constantly be in awe of in your relationship with God? (3 works of God)
Understanding God’s Wisdom
Sermon date: July 29, 2018
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is the wisdom of God?
– II. Why is it possible for us to understand God’s wisdom?
– III. What is the result of understanding God’s wisdom?
Perfection in God’s Eyes
Sermon date: July 22, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we strive to be perfect in God’s eyes? (3 ways)
Doing Which Flows From Being
Sermon date: July 8, 2018
Scripture: Romans 10:2
Pastor Daniel Carl Ferritto II (Capital City Rescue Mission)
CCCGA English Service
The Full Assurance of Hope
Sermon date: July 1, 2018
Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What can remind us of the full assurance of hope in our salvation? (3 reminders)
Obedience to God’s Call
Sermon date: June 24, 2018
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What kind of people does God call to serve Him?
– II. How can we recognize God’s call for us?
– III. Why can it be hard to obey God’s calling?
Adoption – From Slaves to Sons and Heirs 得着嗣子的名分 – 从奴仆到儿子和继承人
Sermon date: June 17, 2018
Scripture: Galatians 3:23-4:7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– There are three identities we experience through God’s adoption process: Slaves, Sons, and Heirs. Understanding our salvation in terms of God adopting us helps us to know Him and His great love for us on a deeper level.
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Boast in our Weaknesses
Sermon date: June 10, 2018
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Who may our “thorns” of weaknesses come from?
– II. Why should we boast in our weaknesses?
– III. How can we be strong in our weaknesses?
Earnest Prayers in Impossible Times
Sermon date: May 27, 2018
Scripture: Acts 12:1-17
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Four truths about earnest prayers.
Bear One Another’s Burdens 互相担当各人的重担
Sermon date: May 20, 2018
Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– I. What does it mean to bear one another’s burdens? 互相担当各人的重担意味着什么？
– II. Why should we bear one another’s burdens? 为什么我们要互相担当彼此的重担？
– III. What should we be careful of when we bear one another’s burdens? 我们在担当彼此重担时, 要注意什么？
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The Restoring Power of Forgiveness #4 – Can Forgiveness be Withheld?
Sermon date: May 13, 2018
Scripture: Luke 17:1-4
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is the condition needed to forgive one another?
– II. Why is this condition needed?
– III. Can we withhold forgiveness from someone if this condition is not met?
The Restoring Power of Forgiveness #3 – You can Radically Forgive Others
Sermon date: May 6, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. How often should we be willing to forgive someone who sins against us?
– II. Why should we be willing to forgive that amount?
