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?
CCCGA English Service
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)
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)
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)
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)
“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.
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #2 – I am the Bread of Life
Sermon date: October 29, 2017
Scripture: John 6:22-35
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– When are the times we do not experience true eternal satisfaction? (3 moments)
“I Am” Statements of Jesus #1 – Before Abraham was, I Am
Sermon date: October 22, 2017
Scripture: John 8:48-59
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does “I Am” signify about Jesus’ identity?
– II. What does “I Am” signify about our identity?
Spiritual Gifts #3 – Good and Faithful Servant
Sermon date: October 8, 2017
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does it mean to be a faithful servant?
– II. What are the results of being a faithful servant?
– III. When is it hard to be a faithful servant?
Spiritual Gifts #2 – An Instruction Manual for Spiritual Gifts
Sermon date: October 1, 2017
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we serve effectively with our spiritual gifts? (4 ways)
Spiritual Gifts #1 – Gifts of Grace and Service
Sermon date: September 24, 2017
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What are spiritual gifts?
– II. Who do we receive our spiritual gifts from?
– III. What is the purpose of spiritual gifts?
Graphs of Total Spiritual Gifts Scores for English Congregation
Spiritual Gifts Survey (LifeWay)
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (LifeWay)
Waste Your Life
Sermon date: September 10, 2017
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28
Pastor Daniel Carl Ferritto II (Capital City Rescue Mission)
CCCGA English Service
The Greatest Worth Ever to Gain
Sermon date: September 3, 2017
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What should be of greatest worth in our lives?
– II. Should we be satisfied with this greatest worth?