Sermon date: September 8, 2019
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What does a joyful life in Christ involve? (3 actions)
CCCGA English Service
Knowing and Responding to God’s Call
Sermon date: September 1, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12; 4:1-17
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Why don’t we hear God’s call for us?
– II. How do we discern if a call is really from God?
– III. How should we respond to God’s call for us?
Reminders to Live a Life of Praise
Sermon date: August 25, 2019
Scripture: Psalm 136
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we live a life of praise to God? (3 reminders)
Hope and Holiness #7 – Reflect Our Identity in God’s Family
Sermon date: August 11, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
How can we reflect our identity as children of God in His family?
– I. Instructions for Church Members (v12-13)
– II. Instructions for Church Leaders (v14-15)
– III. Instructions for Church Members and Leaders (v16-22)
– IV. God’s Role and Our Goal (v23)
Hope and Holiness #6 – The Day of the Lord
Sermon date: August 4, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What is the Day of the Lord?
– II. Should Christians be fearful of the Day of the Lord?
– III. How can Christians prepare for the Day of the Lord?
The Results of Complaining
Sermon date: July 28, 2019
Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What happens when we complain? (3 results)
Hope and Holiness #5 – Hope while Grieving over Death
Sermon date: July 14, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What hope can Christians grieving over death receive for comfort?
– II. On what basis is this hope guaranteed?
– III. How is this hope fulfilled?
– IV. How can Christians respond to this hope?
The Believer’s Inward Flame
Sermon date: July 7, 2019
Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9
Pastor Daniel Carl Ferritto II (Capital City Rescue Mission)
CCCGA English Service
Hope and Holiness #4 – Walk in Holiness
Sermon date: June 30, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does it mean to walk in holiness?
– II. How can we effectively walk in holiness?
– III. What is the motivation behind walking in in holiness?
Hope and Holiness #3 – Expectations to Stand Firm with Hope in Christ
Sermon date: June 16, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we stand firm with hope in Christ during our trials? (4 expectations)
Hope and Holiness #2 – The Relationship Between Hope and Holiness
Sermon date: June 9, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What is the relationship between hope and holiness? (3 connections)
Hope and Holiness #1 – The Source of True Hope
Sermon date: June 2, 2019
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What source should true hope come from?
– II. Why must true hope come from this source?
– III. What results when true hope comes from this source?
Overcoming Evil with Good
Sermon date: May 26, 2019
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Pastor Sean Nolan (Engage Church Albany)
CCCGA English Service
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #6 – Spiritually Restored to Live Counterculturally Again
Sermon date: May 5, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can God restore us to Him after we spiritually run away? (3 ways)
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #5 – Causes of Spiritual Depression
Sermon date: April 28, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-19:8
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– What may lead us to fall into spiritual depression? (3 causes)
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #4 – Who is your Allegiance to?
Sermon date: April 14, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. What does God desire in His people?
– II. How does God pursue this desire in His people?
– III. How can countercultural believers participate in God’s pursuit?
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #3 – Countercultural Influence on Believers
Sermon date: April 7, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-16
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can our countercultural living influence other believers? (3 ways)
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #2 – Countercultural Influence on Nonbelievers
Sermon date: March 31, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can our countercultural living influence nonbelievers? (3 ways)
Countercultural Living – The Life of Elijah #1 – Countercultural Living
Sermon date: March 24, 2019
Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-17:7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we live counterculturally in a society that is against God? (3 ways)
Experiencing Joy and Grace in Serving Jesus
Sermon date: March 10, 2019
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. When can we lose joy in serving Jesus? (3 moments)
– II. How can we experience joy and grace in serving Jesus?
Trust Jesus during our Storms
Sermon date: February 24, 2019
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– How can we trust Jesus during our storms? (3 ways)
Faithful Giving #2 – Faithful Giving in Attitude
Sermon date: February 10, 2019
Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9:7
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. How is it possible to “rob” God?
– II. What can prevent us from “robbing” God?
Wisdom from Above #14 – Prayers in Suffering
Sermon date: February 3, 2019
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. Why should we pray in times of suffering?
– II. What can we pray for in times of suffering?
– III. How can we pray for one another in times of suffering?
Wisdom from Above #13 – Oaths in Suffering
Sermon date: January 13, 2019
Scripture: James 5:12; Matthew 5:33-37
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– Making oaths before God in our times of suffering may be evidence that we are impatient with Him.
– I. What is an oath?
– II. How can oaths be abused?
– III. Are oaths necessary?
Wisdom from Above #12 – Patience in Suffering
Sermon date: January 6, 2019
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Pastor Ivan Yu
CCCGA English Service
– I. In our times of suffering, what motivates us to be patient for God?
– II. In our times of suffering, what is the appropriate way to be patient for God?
– III. In our times of suffering, what should result when we are patient for God?