Sunday Sermon: I Received From The Lord

I Received From The Lord

For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;
— 1 Corinthians 11:23 (NKJV)
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve.
— 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 (NIV)
  1. I Received Sonship: John 1:12 "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God"
  2. I Received Grace Upon Grace: John 1:16 "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given."
  3. I Received Mercy: 2 Corinthians 4:1 "Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart."

English Sermon: The Manifold Wisdom of God

The Manifold Wisdom of God

and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
— Ephesians 3:9-12 (ESV)

Sunday Sermon: God's Dream Church: House of Power

House of Power: Spiritual Lameness

The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them
— Matthew 21:14 (NIV)
Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. “Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
— Hebrews 12:12-13 (NIV)

Causes of Lameness:

  1. Lame by Birth: Acts: 3:1-2 "...Now a man who was lame from birth..."
  2. Lame by Accident: 2 Samuel 4:4  "...he fell and became disabled..."
  3. Lame by God: Genesis 32:25, 31 "...he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched..."

English Sermon: Walk Carefully

Walk Carefully

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
— Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.
— Psalm 14:1 (NIV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
— Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)