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The third and final section of the Apostles’ Creed talks about the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Ryan focuses on forgiveness, resurrection and eternal life. He makes the point that the creed tells us what we believe but doesn’t explain the details. But if we hold to these truths, we open up space and grace for dialogue with other Christians, and this can help us find that elusive unity that Jesus prayed for.

“Future Hope” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

1 John 1:5-10 (NLT) ; 約 翰 一 書 1:5-10 (CUVS)
Philippians 3:20-21 (NLT) ; 腓 立 比 書 3:20-21 (CUVS)

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The third section of the Apostles’ Creed talks about the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Ryan focuses on the Holy Spirit working in and through the church.

“United in the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

John 14:23-26 (NLT) ; 約 翰 福 音 14:23-26 (CUVS)
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NLT) ; 以 弗 所 書 4:3-6 (CUVS)

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Although he was fully God, Jesus was also fully human, and that is why he is able to be the atonement for our sin and help us in our weakness.

“Lived, Died, Lives Again” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT) ; 希 伯 來 書 4:14-16 (CUVS)
Philippians 2:5-11 (NLT) ; 腓 立 比 書 2:5-11 (CUVS)

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God is Creator of Heaven and Earth. Simple, right? But it does raise a few questions. What are the things we can all agree on?

“Maker of All”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 104:24-30 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 104:24-30 (CUVS)
Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) ; 歌 羅 西 書 1:15-17 (CUVS)

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The first phrase in the Apostle’s Creed is “I Believe in God, the Father Almighty”. What does this tell us about God, and what implications does it have for us?

“I Believe in God” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Matthew 11:25-27 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 11:25-27 (CUVS)
Psalm 14:1-7 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 14:1-7 (CUVS)

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The Apostles’ Creed lays out the essentials of Christian faith. But what foundation does it build on?

“Hear, O Israel!” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Mark 12:28-31 (NLT) ; 馬 可 福 音 12:28-31 (CUVS)
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NLT) ; 申 命 記 6:4-9 (CUVS)

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