Anger is often a secondary emotion. We might first feel offended, rejected, or disrespected before getting angry. In this sermon we will explore how the gospel ministers to the primary negative emotions that we feel each day.
I recently learned about Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a plane crash who became well-known after competing on America’s Got Talent (see her recent performance here).
Only 16-years-old, she suffered third-degree burns on over 65% of her body. She had to receive over 10 surgeries in 2 years and had to endure excruciating pain and trauma.
Yet not only did she survive – she thrived. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas, is completing her MBA in Economics, and is inspiring the world through her singing.
The author of Hebrews says something quite controversial in Hebrews 6:1. He says let us leave the elementary teachings of Jesus and move on to maturity. How can Jesus become a hindrance to maturity and what does it mean to mature as a Christian? In this sermon we will be exploring Hebrews chapter 6 to answer these questions. Click MCAC 2 Feb 2019 Disc Q for the discussion questions.
As January draws to a close, how can we keep motivated to continue good habits and break bad ones? How can we persevere in our walk with God? Speaker: Pr Jinha Kim
Hope is more than an idea. It’s a reality. This sermon explores how a personal encounter with Christ takes us one step closer to believing in God. Hope is birthed from knowing that God believes in us. Speaker: Pr Roy Kim.
Our bible starts with a tree-y garden built around four rivers which are described with what seems almost an unnecessary amount of detail.
It ends with a city built around a river with flourishing trees on each side.
If something about a healthy river is what it is like to live close to God’s design then we are in trouble.
Rev 3:14-22.
The Laodiceans. The church of the last days.
They are described as “lukewarm”, “to be spat out”.
They are delusional because they think they are doing great and totally oblivious to their actual situation.
Since I believe we are in the last days then this accusation is against me, personally. A difficult label to wear!
“Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you…” (Romans 1:8 NLT). This was Paul’s greeting to the believers in Rome but I would like to direct it to you all here at MCAC and to you reading this blog. I feel super blessed that God has led me to be part of this loving and caring church family.
This past Sabbath, we were able to discuss some questions relating to the really cool sermon by Jinha (watch here). One of the questions asked was whether we miss out on blessings when we see particular events in our lives as mere coincidence even though they could be divine providence. Looking at the big picture of the Bible, I think it is obvious that we need to acknowledge God’s hands and respond to Him with gratitude and praise.
How can we see God in our lives? Does He still act in history? Explore with us how coincidences point to Providence
What would it look like to make our resolutions God-centred rather than happiness-centred? In this sermon Roy explores the importance of starting 2019 with God at the centre.