Sermon date: April 29, 2018
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. How is forgiveness possible?
– II. What can hinder us from seeing our need for forgiveness?
– III. What is the result of being forgiven by Jesus?
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The Restoring Power of Forgiveness #1 – Jesus can Forgive Sins
Sermon date: April 22, 2018
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is a prerequisite for Jesus to forgive us of our sins?
– II. What can remind us that Jesus can forgive us of our sins?
Embraced
Guest speaker: Travis Woronowicz from Faith Baptist Church
Session 1 – Friday Night
We’ve Made a Mess of Things, but God has a Plan!
Sermon date: April 13, 2018
Session 2 – Saturday Morning
The Parable of the Perfect Father, Part 1
Sermon date: April 14, 2018
Session 3 – Saturday Night
The Parable of the Perfect Father, Part 2
Sermon date: April 14, 2018
Session 4 – Sunday Morning
Your Unique S.H.A.P.E.
Sermon date: April 15, 2018
Be Humble or You will Stumble!
Sermon date: April 8, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What spiritual goals require humbleness? (3 goals)
A Defense of the Resurrection 为基督复活辩护
Sermon date: April 1, 2018
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– There are five issues if Christ had not been raised from the dead.
– Two theories that object to the resurrection are disproved: I. Stolen Body Theory; II. Jesus didn’t die on the cross
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The Goodness of Grace in Good Friday 受难日里恩典的良善
Sermon date: March 30, 2018
Scripture: Luke 23:32-43
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Good Friday Service
– Why does grace make Good Friday good? (3 reasons)
– 为什么恩典使受难日成了一个好日子？
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Heart Preparation for Good Friday and Easter
Sermon date: March 25, 2018
Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:39-42
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we prepare our hearts to reflect on Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection? (3 truths to remember)
Encouragement in Times of Discouragement 灰心时刻的鼓励
Sermon date: March 18, 2018
Scripture: Ezra 4:1-6; 5:1-2; Haggai 1:2-4, 7-8; 2:4-7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– I. When may be the times we experience discouragement? 我们在什么时候可能会灰心？
– II. Where can we find encouragement in times of discouragement? 在灰心的时候我们从哪儿可以找到鼓励？
– III. How does God encourage us? 神如何鼓励我们？
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Under the Care of God’s Providence #5 – God is Faithful to the End
Sermon date: March 11, 2018
Scripture: Ruth 4
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What are reminders that God will remain faithful to us in His Providence? (3 reminders)
Under the Care of God’s Providence #4 – Trust in God to Open our Eyes
Sermon date: March 4, 2018
Scripture: Ruth 3
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why may we have trouble seeing God’s providence at work in our lives? (3 reasons)
Under the Care of God’s Providence #3 – My Plans or God’s Plan? My Effort or God’s Grace?
Sermon date: February 25, 2018
Scripture: Ruth 2
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How may God use us in His providence to fulfill His will? (2 ways)
Overcoming Temptation as Christ Did 像基督一样战胜试探
Sermon date: February 18, 2018
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
CCCGA Joint Service
– How can we follow Jesus’ example of overcoming temptation? (3 actions)
– 我们如何效法耶稣所做的，去胜过试探？
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Under the Care of God’s Providence #2 – Providence Amidst our Problems and Faith
Sermon date: February 11, 2018
Scripture: Ruth 1
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What are unwise responses to our problems in life? (3 responses)
– II. What may God do if we respond unwisely to our problems in life?
– III. What is necessary if we want to be used by God in His providence?
Under the Care of God’s Providence #1 – For our Rest and Redemption
Sermon date: February 4, 2018
Scripture: Ruth 1-4
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does God accomplish through His providence?
– II. How does God act in His providence?
Faith Does not React to Problems, but to the Promises of God
Sermon date: January 28, 2018
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Joshua Kim (Student at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary)
CCCGA English Service
Christian Perseverance
Sermon date: January 14, 2018
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we persevere diligently as a Christian? (5 ways)
Fearing God: Avoiding the Sacrifice of Fools
Sermon date: January 7, 2018
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How should we fear God in our worship? (3 ways)
Responding to God’s Omniscience, Omnipresence, and Omnipotence
Sermon date: December 31, 2017
Scripture: Psalm 139
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– We should respond to our times of trouble in the same way we respond to God’s characteristics: with self-reflection.
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #8 – I am the True Vine
Sermon date: December 17, 2017
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What is necessary to grow spiritually as a Christian? (4 actions)
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #7 – I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life
Sermon date: December 10, 2017
Scripture: John 14:1-7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Because Jesus is the only way to heaven…
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #6 – I am the Resurrection and the Life
Sermon date: December 3, 2017
Scripture: John 11:17-44
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Knowing that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life should remind us to look for comfort in God in three ways.
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #5 – I am the Good Shepherd
Sermon date: November 26, 2017
Scripture: John 10:11-18
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why may we lack an intimate relationship with Jesus? (3 reasons)
Teaching our Children to Love and Obey God 教导我们的孩子去爱并顺服神
Sermon date: November 19, 2017
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Joshua 4:5-6
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA Joint Service
– Three biblical truths about teaching our children to love and obey God.
– 有关做父母教导儿女去爱神、顺服神的三个圣经真理。
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“I Am” Statements of Jesus #4 – I am the Door of the Sheep
Sermon date: November 12, 2017
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How does Jesus provide us with freedom as the Door? (2 ways)
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #3 – I am the Light of the World
Sermon date: November 5, 2017
Scripture: John 8:12
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. As the Light of the World, Jesus is the gracious Judge.
– II. As the Light of the World, Jesus is the gracious Savior.
– III. As the Light of the World, Jesus is our gracious Source of living.