Sermon date: January 1, 2017
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why can we approach God in worship?
CCCGA English Service
Await the Second Advent of Christ
Sermon date: December 25, 2016
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How should we await the second advent of Christ? (3 characteristics to exercise)
Christmas Glorifies God
Sermon date: December 24, 2016
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Christmas Eve Service
– How is God glorified through Christmas? (3 ways)
Apologizing as Someone after God’s Own Heart
Sermon date: December 4, 2016
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15; Psalm 51
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can you truly apologize as someone after God’s own heart? (3 steps)
Is the Lord My Shepherd?
Sermon date: December 11, 2016
Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:11, 27-28; Luke 9:23-27
Pastor Philip Woodrow
CCCGA English Service
True and Consistent Thanksgiving
Sermon date: November 27, 2016
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What should remind us to be consistently thankful towards God? (2 reminders)
– II. What should true thanksgiving lead us to do?
Calm and Quiet Your Soul
Sermon date: November 13, 2016
Scripture: Psalm 131
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does it mean to calm and quiet our souls before God?
– II. Why do we have trouble calming and quieting our souls?
– III. How can we calm and quiet our souls?
Too Young for What?
Sermon date: October 30, 2016
Scripture: Jeremiah 1
Pastor Daniel Carl Ferritto II (Capital City Rescue Mission; One Body in Christ Church)
CCCGA English Service
The Commitments of a Church Member
Sermon date: October 9, 2016
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does it mean to be a church member?
Blessed at All Times
Sermon date: October 2, 2016
Scripture: Psalm 84
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– We are blessed when we…
Transformed by the Potter
Sermon date: September 18, 2016
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is our original state prior to transformation?
– II. How does God transform us?
– III. What is required for our transformation?
The Relationship Between Evangelism and Apologetics (Part 2)
Sermon date: September 11, 2016
Scripture: Acts 17:21-34
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What authority can we appeal to while doing apologetics?
– II. When can apologetics do more harm than good?
– III. How should we measure our success in doing apologetics and evangelism?
The Relationship Between Evangelism and Apologetics (Part 1)
Sermon date: September 4, 2016
Scripture: Acts 17:16-20
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What hinders effective evangelism?
– II. What is necessary for effective evangelism?
The Faith Journey of Gideon #3 – The Key to Finishing Well
Sermon date: August 14, 2016
Scripture: Judges 8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What is the key to finishing well in our faith journey?
The Faith Journey of Gideon #2 – When Our Faith is Tested
Sermon date: August 7, 2016
Scripture: Judges 7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. When can we experience testing of our faith?
– II. What is the goal of the testing of our faith?
– III. How can we persevere through the testing of our faith?
The Faith Journey of Gideon #1 – The Strengthening of Weak Faith
Sermon date: July 31, 2016
Scripture: Judges 6
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What causes loss of faith in God?
– II. Is it wrong to ask for signs of confirmation from God to strengthen our faith?
– III. What is the result of strengthened faith?
We are Being Changed
Sermon date: July 24, 2016
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Pastor Kevin Rogers (Open Arms Church)
CCCGA English Service
Following Jesus Leads to Discipleship
Sermon date: July 10, 2016
Scripture: Luke 9:1-6, 10
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is Jesus’ model for discipleship?
– II. Why does following Jesus leads us to practice discipleship?
– III. What is the impact of practicing discipleship?
Following Jesus Leads to Missions
Sermon date: July 3, 2016
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Why does following Jesus leads us to be on missions? (3 reasons)
The Costs of Following Jesus
Sermon date: June 26, 2016
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What are the costs of being a disciple of Jesus Christ? (4 Costs)
Is it Ever Right to Lie? – Facing Moral Dilemmas
Sermon date: June 5, 2016
Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Can God’s moral absolutes ever conflict with each other?
– II. How should we respond when faced with a moral dilemma?
Always Be Truthful!
Sermon date: May 29, 2016
Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37
Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is an oath?
– II. How can oaths be abused?
– III. Are oaths necessary?
Sanctification through Habit Replacement and Radical Amputation
Sermon date: May 8, 2016
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24; Matthew 5:27-30
Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
Two biblical methods to help us overcome sinful habits as God is sanctifying us:
– I. Habit Replacement (Ephesians 4:17-24)
– II. Radical Amputation (Matthew 5:27-30)
Putting the Church in Order #3 – The Influence of an Orderly Church through Good Works
Sermon date: April 3, 2016
Scripture: Titus 3
Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
An orderly church is one that functions in the way that God designed for it to be, with the goal to know the Truth and grow in faith and godliness (Titus 1:1, 5a).
– I. Why should an orderly church devote itself to good works towards others?
– II. What should lead an orderly church to do good works?
– III. What keeps an orderly church from doing good works?
Putting the Church in Order #2 – Sustaining Church Order through the Pursuit of Godliness
Sermon date: March 20, 2016
Scripture: Titus 2
Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
An orderly church is one that functions in the way that God designed for it to be, with the goal to know the Truth and grow in faith and godliness (Titus 1:1, 5a).
– I. Why is sustaining church order dependent on the pursuit of godliness?
– II. What should motivate us to pursue godliness?