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When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, he gave his name as “I Am who I Am”, or more accurately translated, “I Will Be who I Will Be”. What does this story have to do with us?

“Name Above All Names” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 105:1-6 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 105:1-6 (CUVS)
Exodus 3:1-15 (NLT) ; 出 埃 及 記 3:1-15 (CUVS)

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The Apostle Paul urges us to allow God’s Spirit to change us by changing how we think about ourselves. How does this work, and what happens next? For what purpose does God make us into new people?

“After Transformation” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Pastor Ryan began his sermon with this quote from New Testament scholar Douglas Moo:

Romans has the reputation – well deserved – of being one of the most theological books in the Bible. Unfortunately, this reputation has led many Christians and even some commentators to wonder why Paul bothers with all the practical stuff at the end of the letter. He has finished the theology section at the end of chapter 11. Why say any more? Such an attitude betrays a basic misunderstanding of theology and its significance. All theology is practical, and all practice, if it is truly Christian, is theological. Paul’s gospel is deeply theological, but it is also eminently practical. The good news of Jesus Christ is intended to transform a person’s life. Until individual Christians own and live out the theology, the gospel has not accomplished its purpose.

Romans 12:1-8 (NLT) ; 羅 馬 書 12:1-8 (CUVS)

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Quote from: Douglas J. Moo, Romans: From Biblical Text to Contemporary Life (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2014), 393.

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In spring and early summer of 2026, Pastor Ryan preached a sermon series based on what he teaches baptismal candidates about life as a Christian in the church.

May 10 – Why We Worship
May 17 – How We Worship
May 24 – The Outcome of Worship
May 31 – God’s Work in Us
June 7 – Doing our part
June 21 – Guiding Principles for Christian Living
June 28 – Guiding Principles for Decision Making

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What happens in our lives when we worship God? We share the Good News with others with words and by living a Kingdom life.

“The Outcome of Worship” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Matthew 28:16-20 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 28:16-20 (CUVS)
Ephesians 3:6-7,10-11 (NLT) ; 以 弗 所 書 3:6-11 (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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Sin effectively distances us from God, pushing us into exile from his kingdom. Jesus is the one who brings us back. Pastor Ryan traces the idea of exile through the entire Old Testament and into our lives.

“Sin Equals Exile”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14(NLT) ; 但 以 理 書 7:9-14 (CUVS)
Matthew 1:20-23 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 1:20-23 (CUVS)

This sermon is third in the series “Following Jesus“, based on the book by N.T. Wright.

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Paul wrote “Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” The story of Namaan in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings can help us understand what this means.

“Change Your Thinking”, by Pastor Ryan Emmons

2 Kings 5:1-6 (NLT) ; 列 王 紀 下 5:1-6 (CUVS)
Romans 12:1-3 (NLT) ; 羅 馬 書 12:1-3 (CUVS)

This sermon is first in the series “Following Jesus“, based on the book by N.T. Wright.

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