Lord’s Day Message:
The Growth of Christians – A Life to Experience the Salvation
Bible Verses: (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person–though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die– 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. (Rom. 5:1~11)
1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. (Rom. 6:1~4)
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6~7)
1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. (Pslm. 1:1~3)
5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom. 8:5~6)
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (Heb. 10:24~25)
Message Outline:
- The beginning of Christians Living
- Knowing the love of God by the death of Christ
- Being justified by the blood of Christ
- Being reconciled with God through Christ
- The process of Christian Living
- Obtaining access and standing in grace by faith
- Rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God
- Growing with joy in sufferings
- Being saved by the life of Christ
- Living a life of rejoicing in God through Christ
- Being united with the death and resurrection of Christ to walk in newness of life
- The Practical Exercises
- No matter if we overcome or we fail, we always exercise to live in His presence and fellowship with Him.
- Always desire God’s words and mediate with them to change what we think and feel
- Living in the church life and giving/receiving the support and helps to brothers and sisters. Love each other
Next Topics: Hebrews 8
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 8/9 Mon. 7:30pm, Richard Cui’s
Young Professionals Meeting: 9/9 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sister meeting: 10/9 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting:10/9 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 12/9 Fri. 8:00pm, David’s
All the brothers who share Lord’s Day message are welcome to participate
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：13/9 Tue. 7:30pm, Thomas & Lena’s
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- The church will invite Brother Titus Chu as the speaker for the conference on October 4~6. We hope all the brothers and sisters can separate the time to participate.
Brother Richard Chen and Patrick Li will be the mangers for the conference. They will ask brothers and sisters to serve and we hope all can respond to support. If you have any suggestion, please also have fellowship with them.
The invitation cards are prepared for the brothers and sisters to distribute. Please take them after the meeting. We hope many other Christians and gospel friends can join us to receive the supply of God’s words and blessing.
- Today after the meeting Sister Cindy will be baptised. May all the brothers and sisters join together to bless and support our sister.
- The church plans to have spring cleaning on 21/9 after the Lord’s Day meeting. We hope many brothers and sisters can participate. Today after lunch, all responsible brothers please come together to prepare.
- On August 29 Brother Leo and Sister Helen had a son. May God bless their family.
<Reminder>
- During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- The serving of the church
Hall Maintenance: Michael Lin & Richard Chen
Hall Cleaning: Richard Cui & Patrick Li.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts that someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- Pray for Cindy and Lydia who are newly baptized that they can grow healthily in the Lord.
Keep praying for the gospel friends among us, especially the young people and our family members, so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to receive the Lord and become the member in God’s family.
- Pray that our Lord can heal and care for those who have cold/flu recently. Pray for Brother Thomas Wu that he can recover for his knee surgery.
Pray continuously for Sister Da-Nan Lu who just came back from China. May the Lord care her spirit, soul, and body.
- Pray for those who are weak in spirit that the grace of the Lord can be sufficient for them.
Serving Today: (Sep. 7)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Richard Chen & Patrick Li
Serving Bread and Cup: Sean Dong, Jack Lee & Steven Wang
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
- Cleaning: Richard & Flora Family, Joyce & Chris, Peter Gao, Olsen & Likun Family, Pauline Zhang, Rebecca Li
Serving Next Week: (Sep. 14)
1. Sharing: Patrick Li & Yulin Wang
2. Breaking the Bread: David Tan & Jack Lee
Serving Bread and Cup: Benchu Guo, Paul Yang & Patrick Li
3. Pianist: Hannah Cui
4. Cleaning: Richard & Flora Family, Joyce & Chris, Peter Gao, Olsen & Likun Family, Pauline Zhang, Rebecca Li
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