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The prophet Jeremiah asked, “Why have the people replaced God with false gods?” Pastor Ryan explores the concept of worshiping God (obeying, following, etc.) for what He has done, not for what we hope for or want Him to do for us.

“Convenience”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Hebrews 13:5-9 (NLT) ; 希 伯 來 書 13:5-9 (CUVS)
Jeremiah 2:4-13 (NLT) ; 耶 利 米 書 2:4-13 (CUVS)

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Have you ever been to a church where you felt like you just didn’t belong? So did the Israelites at Mount Sinai. But now God meets us in a new way.

“Assembly of the Firstborn”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Revelation 21:22-27 (NLT) ; 啟 示 錄 21:22-27 (CUVS)
Hebrews 12:18-29 (NLT) ; 希 伯 來 書 12:18-29 (CUVS)

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The book of Acts tells the riveting story of the Apostle Paul getting shipwrecked in the Mediterranean Sea. Paul’s conduct during the course of the adventure can be a model for us when we find ourselves in difficult situations.

“Shipwrecked!” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

1 Peter 2:11-17 (NLT) ; 彼 得 前 書 2:11-17 (CUVS)
Acts 27:27-29, 39-41 (NLT) ; 使 徒 行 傳 27:27-29, 39-41 (CUVS)

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What if your letters were read out loud to your whole community? What if one of them put you in a very uncomfortable position? Paul’s letter to Philemon did just that.

“The Best Welcome”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Philemon 4-7 (NIV) ; 腓 利 門 書 4-7 (CUVS)
Philemon 17-22 (NLT) ; 腓 利 門 書 17-22 (CUVS)

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 Jesus taught by his words and actions that giving to the poor and needy was of top importance. Yet, when Mary poured a whole jar of super-expensive perfume on his feet in a most unseemly display of outlandish love and gratitude, and Judas objected on the grounds that the money could have been given to the poor, Jesus defended her. How are we to understand this seeming contradiction?

“Jesus First”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

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The boy Jesus “grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” There isn’t much more than this known about Jesus’ boyhood. But one story has some lessons for us about community and learning.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 (NLT) ; 撒 母 耳 記 上 2:18-20, 26 (CUVS)
Luke 2:41-52 (NLT) ; 約 翰 福 音 18:37-38 (CUVS)

Pastor Ryan referred to a song by Rich Mullins, where he wonders what Jesus was like as a boy. Here it is:

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