Sermon date: August 27, 2017
Scripture: Exodus 18
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What should we look for in a spiritual mentor? (3 characteristics)
CCCGA English Service
Steps for Spiritual Growth
Sermon date: August 13, 2017
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:3
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What are the necessary steps to grow into spiritual maturity? (3 steps)
Honor God with Your Wealth
Sermon date: August 6, 2017
Scripture: Luke 16:1-14
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does the faithful use of our wealth demonstrate? (3 values)
The Spirit is the Winner
Sermon date: July 30, 2017
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18
Sean Haber (Graduate of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary)
CCCGA English Service
– How is our self-control, loving service to our neighbor, and the obedience to the Law carried out?
The Making of a Missionary #5 – God’s Compassion Overcomes our Anger
Sermon date: July 23, 2017
Scripture: Jonah 4
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. How should we understand our anger towards God?
– II. What is the source of our anger towards God?
– III. What should quell our anger towards God?
The Making of a Missionary #4 – Merciful God of Second Chances
Sermon date: July 9, 2017
Scripture: Jonah 3
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why does God mercifully provide us with second chances when we sin? (2 reasons)
Building a Foundation on God’s Word Through Obedience
Sermon date: July 2, 2017
Scripture: Luke 6:46-49
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is the proper response to hearing the Word of God?
– II. Why is this response important?
– III. What promise is associated with this response?
The Making of a Missionary #3 – Salvation Belongs to the Lord!
Sermon date: June 25, 2017
Scripture: Jonah 2
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How should we respond when God saves us? (3 responses)
The Making of a Missionary #2 – God in Pursuit
Sermon date: June 11, 2017
Scripture: Jonah 1:7-17
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. How does God pursue wayward believers?
– II. How does God pursue wayward unbelievers?
The Making of a Missionary #1 – Here I am, Send Someone Else!
Sermon date: June 4, 2017
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What do we need to overcome to obey God’s call for us? (3 challenges)
Don’t Worry, God Always Provides
Sermon date: May 28, 2017
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– When are the times we tend to worry? (3 moments)
The Preeminence of Christ #11 – Share the Gospel Effectively
Sermon date: May 14, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What are the steps to effectively share the gospel? (3 steps)
The Preeminence of Christ #10 – Submission to the Lordship of Christ in our Relationships
Sermon date: May 7, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Adhering to our designed roles in our relationships is a form of submitting to the lordship of Christ.
– II. Submitting to the lordship of Christ in our designed roles encourages the other in the relationship to do the same.
The Preeminence of Christ #9 – Submission to the Lordship of Christ
Sermon date: April 30, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does submission to the lordship of Christ involve? (3 actions)
The Substitutionary Atonement of Christ
Sermon date: April 14, 2017
Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Good Friday Service
– Why is the substitutionary atonement of Christ meaningful?
The Preeminence of Christ #8 – Putting on Godly Practices in Daily Christian Living
Sermon date: April 9, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
The Preeminence of Christ #7 – Removing Sinful Practices in Daily Christian Living
Sermon date: April 2, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why should we remove sinful practices in our daily Christian living? (3 reasons)
The Preeminence of Christ #6 – The Basics of Daily Christian Living
Sermon date: March 26, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What are the basics of daily Christian living? (3 basics)
The Preeminence of Christ #5 – Be Consistent with the Gospel
Sermon date: March 12, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we be consistent with the gospel we received in the way we live? (3 practices to avoid)
The Preeminence of Christ #4 – Don’t be Kidnapped by False Philosophies!
Sermon date: March 5, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can you prevent yourself from being kidnapped by false philosophies about Christ? (3 reminders)
The Preeminence of Christ #3 – Rejoice in Our Sufferings of Ministry
Sermon date: February 26, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:5
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why can we rejoice in our sufferings of ministry? (3 reasons)
The Preeminence of Christ #2 – The Importance of Christ’s Identity
Sermon date: February 12, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What is the profile of Christ’s preeminent identity?
– I. Christ’s relationship with God the Father.
– II. Christ’s relationship with Creation.
– III. Christ’s relationship with the Church.
– Why is a right understanding of Christ’s identity important?
The Preeminence of Christ #1 – Upholding Christ’s Preeminence in the Universal Church
Sermon date: February 5, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What can lead us to uphold Christ’s preeminence in our life? (2 reminders)
Returning to the Heart of Worship #3 – Enjoying our Work as Worship
Sermon date: January 22, 2017
Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. When are the times we do not enjoy our work as worship?
– II. What is the key to enjoy our work as worship?
– III. How can we be motivated to enjoy our work as worship?
Returning to the Heart of Worship #2 – “Truly Spiritual” Worship – From Internal to External
Sermon date: January 8, 2017
Scripture: John 4:19-26; Isaiah 29:13
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How should we worship with a true heart? (2 ways)