Surpassing Peace (Philippians 4:2-9)
The Peace of God in Our Relationships (vv. 2-3) We shouldn’t be surprised by the presence of conflict with one another. Move towards others humbly and helpfully. Aim for gospel affection. The Peace of God in Our Circumstances (vv. 4-7) How we relate to others How we relate to God The God of Peace in […]
Distinct (Part II): At Work (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)
Key Idea: Living distinct lives that please God requires focused and purposeful love for others. Four priorities as a way of loving others: I. Godly Discontentment: Increase in Love II. Quite Ambition: Lead a Quiet Life III. Worry About Yourself: Mind Your Own Business IV. Work Diligently: Work with Your Hands
The Book of Acts – Session 35
Baptism Testimonies
0:00-15:03 – Devotional 15:04-20:23 – Andrea Yue’s Testimony 20:24-23:51 – Joyce Mok’s Testimony 24:52-26:46 – Garrett Sakamoto’s Testimony 26:47-30:15 – Matthew Matsumoto’s Testimony 30:15-34:25 – Nicole Tsuruda’s Testimony 34:26-43:01 – Ellen Jung’s Testimony
Distinct (Part I): In Purity (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
Theme of 1 Thessalonians 4: We are called to distinct lives that pursue holiness and please God. Key Idea: The goal of purity is finding true and lasting satisfaction in Christ. I. A Distinct Purpose: To Please God (v. 1-3a) II. A Distinct Practice: To Pursue Holiness (v. 3b-5) III. A Distinct Power: Trust in […]
The Book of Acts – Session 34
The Church (Part 2): A Singing Community
Two reasons why Lighthouse should be a singing community: 1. Sing! Because God commands you to! Why singing? Singing allows for a fuller expression of our worship Singing helps us remember God’s Word How then shall we sing? Sing corporately Sing joyfully Sing loudly Sing humbly Sing thankfully 2. Sing! Because God has revealed himself […]
An Audience of One (1 Corinthians 4:1-5)
Key idea: A people centered on Messiah are a people of integrity. 1. A people of integrity are marked by their fidelity to one audience (vv. 1-5) a. We look to no one, not even ourselves (vv. 3-4) b. We are not God (v. 5) c. We follow Jesus
The Book of Acts – Session 33
Our Only Comfort In Life and Death (1 Corinthians 3:18-23)
Key idea: People centered on the Messiah must know the cause of spiritual myopia and the cure for spiritual myopia. 1. The cause of spiritual myopia (vv. 18-20) Self-deception believes that the problem is out there, not within (v. 18a) Self-deception thinks that they are something when they are nothing (v. 18b) Self-deception only looks […]