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Pastor Ryan’s sermon “The Foolishness of God” talks about how non-intuitive Jesus’ suffering on the cross really is, and why it needed to be, and therefore why it really is wisdom beyond human measure.
Isaiah 29:13-14 (NLT) / 以 賽 亞 書 29:13-14 (CUVS)
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) / 歌 林 多 前 書 1:18-25 (CUVS)
Here is a PDF of Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for you to download.
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Pastor Ryan’s sermon “Faith Before Law” talks about how faith, law (rules) and God’s promises fit together.
Genesis 17:1-7 (NLT) / 創 世 記 17:1-7 (CUVS)
Romans 4:13-17 (NLT) / 羅 馬 書 4:13-17 (CUVS)
Here is a PDF of Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for you to download.
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Pastor Ryan’s sermon “Not So Fast” talks about the discipline of fasting: why do it, what Jesus said about it, different kinds of biblical fasts, and some practical advice. You can also find this information in three videos that Pastor Ryan made on the topic:
Isaiah 58:1-5 (NLT) / 以 賽 亞 書 58:1-5 (CUVS)
Matthew 6:16-18 (NLT) / 馬 太 福 音 6:16-18 (CUVS)
Here is a PDF of Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for you to download.
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Pastor Ryan’s sermon “When the Refiner Comes” asks what Jesus will have to clean up in our lives and our churches when he returns. Let’s get rid of the dross now, with his help.
Luke 2:25-35 (NLT) / 路 加 福 音 2:25-35 (CUVS)
Malachi 3:1-4 (NLT) / 瑪 拉 基 書 3:1-4 (CUVS)
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Pastor Ryan’s sermon “What Governs the Grey” looks at how we can navigate differences in the church about which things are right and wrong for believers to participate in.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NLT) / 申 命 記 6:4-5 (CUVS)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (NLT) / 歌 林 多 前 書 8:1-13 (CUVS)
Here are Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for this sermon.
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“Teach Someone to Fish…”, by Pastor Ryan, looks at what Jesus might have meant by that strange invitation to his first disciples to come and be “fishers of people”.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 (NLT) / 約 拿 書 3:1-5,10 (CUVS)
Mark 1:14-20 (NLT) / 馬 可 福 音 1:14-20 (CUVS)
Here are Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for this sermon.
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“Inescapably Known” by Pastor Ryan looks at the comfort and challenge of God knowing us more intimately than we can imagine.
Psalm 139:1-6 (NLT) / 詩 篇 139:1-6
Psalm 139:13-18 (NLT) / 詩 篇 139:13-18
Here are Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript) for this sermon.
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“The Person of Jesus” by Alinani Sikalangwe looks at the centrality of Jesus in our faith, and the responsibility we have to share him with others.
Isaiah 1:18 (EASY) ; 以 弗 所 書 2:1-6 (CUVS)
Luke 9:18-20 (EASY) ; 路 加 福 音 9:18-20 (CUVS)
Ephesians 2:1-6 (EASY) ; 以 弗 所 書 2:1-6 (CUVS)
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On December 31, 2023, our church gathered for an African-style Crossover Night to welcome the new year. There were many prayers and songs and both Pastor Ryan and Alinani gave messages about moving into 2024. Both are in the recording.
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