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SERMON SUMMARIES
God Speaks to His People
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Sunday, March 07, 2010 Effective communication, especially the listening skill, is the most basic block to build a healthy relationship. The Bible reminds us that God’s main purpose of the creation of man is to have an eternal relationship with us for His glory. To experience this relationship, we must learn to hear God’s speaking to us. God speaks to reveal to us Who He is and His ways and thoughts. On these last days, God has spoken to us by His Son, Jesus. The first condition to hear God’s speaking is that a person has to belong to Him. Jesus illustrated this using the parable of a shepherd with his sheep. To hear God, we must dedicate definite times each day to seek Him. To hear God, we must learn to be still from this busy life. We must also make sure to get rid sins that can choke the channel of communication. We must depend on the Holy Spirit Who can help us to discern and hear God’s speaking because the flesh cannot understand the things of God. The real problem for Christians is not whether we have the help of the Holy Spirit, but rather are we asking for His help? Are you reading the Bible with an expectation that God speaks to you? Sometimes, through prayer God speaks “silence” to prepare you into a deeper understanding about Himself. Also, take time to review your spiritual markers, you will experience that God has spoken to you through many circumstances around. God often speaks to you through the counsel of other believers in His church. If God speaks and we understand His word, then the only left to do is that we must obey Him. Blessed are those who can hear God, understand His message, and adjust his life to obey because that person has found the greatest treasure on earth. |
Forgiveness
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 In all human emotions, anger is probably the worst one in damaging many relationships. We feel angry when someone steps on our ‘ego’ toes. However, to become angry is not always wrong as long as it does not lead to sinning (Ephesians 4:26). In the Old Testament, God was righteously angry with His people when they went astray to worship idols. In the New Testament, Jesus once was righteously angry when He saw the money changers who made the temple becoming 'a den of robbers.' If a parent does not have any emotion when seeing his children commit a wrongful act, then what is the use of family discipline and teaching? The Bible clearly taught that when we are angry do not give the devil a foothold. The Bible also taught we must be slow to anger and reserve the judgment to God. The best remedy for anger is forgiveness. The best way to learn forgiveness is in Jesus Christ. At the cross, Jesus had full right to be angry, but He prayed to the Father to forgive those who persecuted Him. May you experience a full life as you learn to forgive everyone because of all God has forgiven you in Christ! |
God's Amazing Love
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 Today is very special because we celebrate three important holidays: Sunday, Vietnamese New Year, and Valentine. New Year brings happiness to our life with many promised blessings. Valentine reminds us our most basic need. A life would be ideal if it is full of happiness and love. However, no happiness lasts forever or no perfect love can be found in this world because our life is contrained by death. Human faces death because we are all infected by the virus of sin. When was the origin of sin? The Bible answers that the origin of sin was the result of the disobedience act of Adam and Eve. Since then, sin has affected us so deeply that no one can seek after God. Therefore, God took an initiative to seek and to save us by sending Jesus, His only Son into the world. What did Jesus do to re-establish the loving relationship between God and us? He shed His blood to pay in full for all our sins. Jesus transforms us to become God’s children who are waiting to inherit His kingdom. Jesus provides all the means for us to live in God’s house forever. He offers this gift unconditionally. Make sure your soul surely rest on this amazing promise of God’s love in this New Year! |
God's Blessing
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Sunday, February 07, 2010 Are you ready to celebrate the Chinese New year? One of the important customs for New Year is to give blessings to one another. I truly wish you a happy New Year with all blessings. However, the truth is that the only One can bless us is God. Every blessing from God has been provided through His Son Jesus Christ. When Jesus was on earth, He promised many blessings to us. One of His promise blessings was: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The original word "Blessed" in Greek means "happy" or "fortunate." The only prerequisite to receive this blessing is that you have to be "poor in spirit." This "poorness" is not about financial poverty, or illiterate. It's about a broken and contrite heart because of one's sins. It's a desperation knowing that one cannot save himself from the eternal condemnation and judgment of sins. It's a little voice inside to compel one seeking for a savior. But why seek Jesus? Jesus came to the world and claimed that He and the Father are One. Jesus did many miracles (at least 34) and has the power to forgive sins and transform lives. His virgin birth, sinless life on earth, death and resurrection were the proofs of His holy deity. Jesus can give anyone the power to become God's children that is the greatest blessing. It's a natural thing for children to receive their father inheritance; so, children of God will naturally inherit God's Kingdom (Heaven). Heaven is a beautiful and perfect place liked a spring that never ends. Jesus wants to bless you this gift of the heavenly kingdom with no condition. Just humbly ask Jesus for it. May you open your heart and receive the greatest blessing this New Year today! |
The Church of God
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 As a baby needs milk to grow, Christians need basic doctrines to become mature. What is the definition of a church? The word “church” in Greek is “ek-klesia.” This means “to be called out (from the world) and to become a holy nation belonging to God.” The church of God must be different in hope and lifestyle from the world to make a difference. Jesus is the Head of His church. The brain inside the head controls and gives commands to all other body parts. Being the Head means Jesus is Lord and He owns the church. One of the main problems of the church’s conflicts is because someone wants to take over the “Head” position. Jesus is the head of His church because He Himself is the Creator – life Giver - for all things. Jesus Himself established the church. Jesus gave Himself up for His church. To become a great church, each body part should submit to the commands of the “Head.” Jesus is Lord that makes all of us become His servants. Naturally, servants must serve their Master. An absolute requirement for service is humility. God can use any ordinary or poorly educated person to do His works, except the boastful one. God has many special callings in His church to edify the body. To become a healthy church, each body part should fulfill his/her responsibilities. First, fulfill his/her personal duties to the local church. Examples of few responsibilities are worship, submission to authorities, tithing, living a godly life, and caring for own family. Secondly, to become a great church, each member should learn to share and carry each others’ burdens. We cannot begin to carry others’ burdens until we pay attention, have compassion, and do something to meet the people’s needs. The church’s health depends on the knowledge of basic doctrines about the church of God. May the Lord Jesus continue to bless VOBC and guide her to become a healthy and mighty church for His glory. |
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