Lord’s Day Message:
The Transformation of Christians
Bible Verses:
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Cor. 5:17, NKJ)
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Rom. 12:1~2, ESV)
16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Cor. 3, NKJ)
25 About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” 28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” (Mat. 14:25~31, NLT)
Message Outlines
- The beginning of Christian life: from old creation to new creation.
- The Christian transformation
- Presenting ourselves as sacrifice: willing to yield and follow God’s will
- Renewing our mind: not centered on ourselves, but to discern what God’s will is.
- Removing our veil: taking away all the hindrance between God and us.
- Beholding the Lord with an unveiled face: to desire to see the Lord and reflect His glory. Desire to be like Him.
3. The example: Peter walked on the sea.
4. Our application/exercise
- Knowing our position in the new creation. Not to despair because of weakness, not to judge ourselves or others.
- Be patient and learn how to be in the fellowship with the Lord. Learn to be close to Him in Bible reading and praying.
- When we know what the Lord desires, learn to yield and do the same.
Next Topics: Hebrews 13
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 3/11 Mon. 7:30pm, (7:00pm dinner) Richard Cui’s
Young Professionals Meeting: 4/11 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sister meeting: 5/11 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting:5/11 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 7/11 Fri. 8:00pm, David’s
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：8/11 Sat. 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 plans to have a gospel meeting of hymns in the morning of December 21. The main topic will be God’s love. We hope many brothers and sisters can begin to prepare.
- For the upcoming summer school break. If any brother or sister has suggestion for a church activity, please contact Brother Richard Chen.
<Reminder>
- During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- 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:
- May our Lord lead us into a fresh church life after the conference that brothers and sisters can have more vivid gathering and more supporting and building up of each other.
- Pray 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 for the year 11 and 12 young people among us that they can experience the Lord’s grace and receive His wisdom and guidance for their future in the HSC.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them grace. Pray especially for the health of Sister Da-Nan Lu.
- Pray for some brothers and sisters who will attend a church meeting in mainland China on November 17-21. May the Lord open their heart to see His work and bring the encouragement and blessings back to Sydney.
Serving Today: (Nov. 2)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Richard Chen & Thomas Wu
Serving Bread and Cup: Paul Yang, Sean Dong & Jack Lee
- Pianist: Nelson Chen
- Cleaning: Raymond & Lucy Family, Thomas & Lena, Ferry & Inda Family, Michael & Mandy Family, Yulin & Jessica Family
Serving Next Week: (Nov. 9)
- Sharing: Patrick Li & Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: David Tan & Jason Wang
Serving Bread and Cup: Jack Lee, Richard Cui & Benchu Guo
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
- Cleaning: Raymond & Lucy Family, Thomas & Lena, Ferry & Inda Family, Michael & Mandy Family, Yulin & Jessica Family
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