主题: 光明之子
日期：2013年1月6日
讲员： 刘祖发牧师
光明之子 - 旧约的预言，新约的应验！
1）圣父上帝救恩的完全及信实！
上帝救赎历史的回顾:
创造 > 堕落 > 以色列 (不顺服）> 耶稣 > 教会
罗马书 8: 3-4
神的完美： 没有别的人预料到的，他已经做到了！（把他自己的儿子，耶稣钉在十字架上）
上帝是。。。
★ 圣洁公义 ★ 怜悯慈爱 ★ 全能三一真神 ★ 守约，行事
在这 2013 年里，我们就是活在神的应许当中！
Jesus came down as man (血肉肢体）for recognition (认同）但他从不犯罪，所以能够拯救我们。 And because of that, Jesus knows exactly what we are going through right now, because He Himself has also been through temptations.
約 翰 福 音 16：33
我 将 这 些 事 告 诉 你 们 ， 是 要 叫 你 们 在 我 里 面 有 平 安 。 在 世 上 ， 你 们 有 苦 难 ； 但 你 们 可 以 放 心 ， 我 已 经 胜 了 世 界 。
2）圣子耶稣世人完全唯一的赎罪祭！
罗马书 3：19-25
律法是让我们更加认识罪，因为我们知道自己会犯罪而律法只单单地告诉我们这是不对的，那是不对的。它不使我们称义。
(Or refer to the previous sermon review to read more about 因信称义)
3) 圣灵上帝保守更新赐能力的新时代！
[神的灵既然住在你们里面，你们就不是属于肉体，而是属于圣灵的了。如果人没有基督的灵，就不是属于基督的。基督若在你们里面，你们的身体因着罪的缘故是死的，而圣灵却因着义的缘故赐给你们生命。] ➢ Holy Spirit in our bodies, do not be in doubt anymore about our identity as God is using us to reach out to the non-believers!
罗马书 12：1-2
所以弟兄们，我凭着 神的仁慈劝你们，要把身体献上，作圣洁而蒙 神悦纳的活祭；这是你们理所当然的事奉。 不要模仿这个世代，倒要借着心意的更新而改变过来，使你们可以察验出什么是 神的旨意，就是察验出什么是美好的、蒙他悦纳的和完全的事。
主题: 因信称义
日期：2012年12月30日
讲员：陈传道
∙律法是要我们知罪。当我们犯罪时，律法把罪显明得更明显。一个没有律法的地方是没有罪的。
∙律法不能够救人。E.g mirror, weighing scale.
它能够告诉你你的问题出现在哪里，但它不能够帮你解决你的问题。
Antidote: FAITH
1) 基督的信实。 You have faith in the God who is faithful.
2) 相信耶稣基督。Believe in Christ.
✔ Justified by faith
✘ Justified by law
∙When we are justified by faith, we are indirectly fulfilling the law. Towards 恩典的时代 which pleases God. We are PROVOKED by LOVE. The love of Christ which propels us.
加拉太书 3：26-28
26 所 以 ， 你 们 因 信 基 督 耶 稣 都 是 神 的 儿 子 。
27 你 们 受 洗 归 入 基 督 的 都 是 披 戴 基 督 了 。
28 并 不 分 犹 太 人 、 希 利 尼 人 ， 自 主 的 、 为 奴 的 ， 或 男 或 女 ， 因 为 你 们 在 基 督 耶 稣 里 都 成 为 一 了 。
“都” 指的是两组人，在那三节里的目的是为要团结。
In our context:
The 2 groups of people: 1) Believers for a long period of time already. 2) Believers for a short period of time.
Right mindset to stay humble: 以前、现在，永远 因信称义！
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Felicia Ng
主题: 羊毛为证
日期：2012年12月2日
讲员： 刘祖发牧师
*** 羊毛为证体现你我因自己的不足而往往忘了在我们当中有个完全能力的耶和华上帝，只要上帝说了，事物就已成就了！***
∙当你遇到问题于挫折时，人往往会寻找解决问题的方法。但我们是否求靠上帝，向那圣洁公益的神请求出路？就算我们知道我们犯罪了，做错了，但我们的神是一位怜悯的神。他愿意在我们的难题上行他的大能，把事情转化为我们的利益。
∙在神的眼里，你是谁？
在神的眼里，我们是大有信心的人！》我们都是凭着信心来接受基督，成为在基督里的大家庭。
1）你我的软弱神却要来使用！
∙ 不管你能干，神只是要你有个愿意的心来跟随他。(Availability not ability)
∙ 当我们乖乖跟随神，接受神为我们开的路，我们就能够成就大事！
∙ 同时我们生命也能经历神和他的大能力，按着他的旨意，活着一个神所喜悦的生命。
∙ 神必于我们同在 - 士师记 6：16 耶和华对他说：我与你同在，你就必击打米甸人，如击打一人一样。
2）你我的挑战神必将赐能力胜过！
∙不要忘记，神正在每一个人的生命里动工！
∙信心的宣告！
约翰福音16：33 《在世上，你们有苦难；但你们可以放心，我已经胜了世界。》
Romans 8:37 《 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 》
3）你我的顺服神要来荣耀其圣名！
∙学习，仰望信靠神来克服 - 超越捆绑和局限 - 生命要的荣耀。
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Felicia Ng
主题：士师兴起
日期：2012年11月18日
讲员： 刘祖发牧师
士师记2：6-13
主要信息：
1. 要知道 ，恶事 = 破坏我们与上帝关系的事
2. 不要被困在罪的圈子里 ：
（犯罪 -> 被奴役 -> 求祷告-> 拯救者 -> 太平-> 禁不起世上的诱惑 -> REPEAT）
3. 要懂得如何处理 – 跟上帝的话语作朋
Main sermon message:
1. Anything that destroys our relationship with God is bad.
2. Do not be trapped in the cycle of sin:
Sin against God -> Become a slave of sin -> Pray -> Attain salvation -> Gain PEACE -> Fall to temptation -> REPEAT.
3. Know how to break free from the cycle: Stick to God’s Word!
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学习点 - Learning points：
1） 其由来：以色列人行了耶和华看为恶的事
以色列人的心态：
（犯罪 -> 被奴役 -> 求祷告-> 拯救者 -> 太平-> 禁不起世上的诱惑 -> REPEAT）
上帝与以色列人的关系就像：夫妻
在我们的时代，恶事 = 破坏我们与上帝关系的事
与上帝建立关系是最重要的：
- 不要因为 (很sian lah) 而不遵行上帝的话语，离开上帝。
- 就不能在“敌人” 面前站立得住
- 跟上帝的话语作朋友！
Most importantly: build and maintain our relationship with God!
HOW? Obey God’s Word.
BE CAREFUL: Do not feel “sian” and start to leave God -> Fall to the temptations of the World.
2） 其结果：以色列人战胜仇敌
以色列人， 出问题的时候，第一个找上帝。聪明的选择！
Make the clever choice: whenever there is a problem, find God first!
Eg. Pray, seek for his answer and direction.
Run to humans (eg. parents, mentors) AFTER you seek God’s help.
但是以色列人不懂得顺服！得到上帝的赦免后，又犯罪了。
我们往往也是这样， “我要走我自己的路，做我想做的事。” = 不顺服，不是上帝要我们走的路。
上帝是怜悯的上帝，但也是公义的上帝：
不要以为“坏一次不要紧，上帝会赦免的”。
犯罪后，上帝会赦免我们的罪，但是还是要为自己的行为付出代价。
Sometimes, we want to “walk my own path, do my own things, lead my own life.”
But that means to disobey, because that is NOT the path that God wants us to take!
Our God is a loving and forgiving God, but He is also a God of Justice.
We will have to face the consequences of our own doings even after we are forgiven by Him.
3） 其意义：以色列人要来认识圣洁公义怜悯慈爱的耶和华上帝。
要知道 ，什么是恶事！不要一直被困在罪的圈子里。
So, do not be trapped in the cycle of sin. Know who our God is.
Whenever there is trouble, turn to God FIRST. Follow Him and all is well!
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Kang Rong
主题: 亚干犯罪
日期：2012年11月4日
讲员： 刘祖发牧师
1) 罪的由来 ；不顺服
Real freedom is found in Christ. However, sometimes we misuse the freedom God has given us to the extent whereby we do not listen to His words.
∙ 真正的自由是来自上帝。但拥有了这个自由，我们开始渐渐地不听从神的话。
Example from the Bible:
Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 2: 16 - 17)
"And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” <--- God had given them the freedom of choice - a wide range of fruits to choose from. But yet they still chose to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. (defiance)
∙If God takes away our freedom of reaction, we'll not be considered humans but just programmed softwares.
Galatians 5:16-21
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
当我们被神感动到...
✔ 我们要认识到我们生命的本质。凡事顺服圣灵的指示，我们就有个机会来经历神的大能。
✘ 用自己的知识来判断。
✔ 顺服是要有行动的。
✘ NATO - No action, talk only.
2) 罪的后果；遭审判
This is a "One for all and all for one" theory. Because of Adam & Eve's sin, we are all now born sinners. However, when one believes in Jesus, the rest who are also believers of Jesus Christ get redeemed through Him!
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
∙ 当我们一不小心犯罪时，我们必须面对神的审判。
∙ 所以我们应该谨慎，努力进神的天国！
3) 罪的赦免；真悔改
Romans 3: 23-26
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. <--- God is able to cleanse you of your sins thoroughly, only if you repent.
加拉太书 6： 7-8
“不要自欺，神是不可轻慢的。人种的是什么1，收的也是什么：顺着自己的肉体撒种的，必定从肉体收取败坏；顺着圣灵撒种的，必定从圣灵收取永生。”
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Felicia
主题：得应许地日期：2012年10月7日讲员： 刘祖发牧师约书亚记 1
主要信息 - Main sermon message:
都不要惧怕!
惧怕是我们原本亮丽的生命漫漫萎缩。
靠上帝灵行大事！
学习点 - Learning points：
1。一定要有上帝的同在！不然，什么事都难成就。
God must be with us in whatever we do, if not everything seems difficult!
要怎样才会有上帝的同在？
遵从上帝的旨意：传福音
在传福音之前：1。爱神 2。爱人如己
2。上帝得应许是信实，永不改变的！
Our God is an ever-unchanging God, His promises will always hold true!
上帝的作为不是最快的，但却是最合时的！
To us, His works may not the fastest, but it will be the timeliest!
Even if we don't keep our promises to him, He will still be the ever-unchanging God who He promises to be.
3。上帝要你我不要惧怕，不惊慌！
God wants all of us to NOT be afraid!
书1：9 上帝对约书亚的勉励
Joshua 1:9 - God's encouragement to Joshua, who was supposed to lead Israelites into the promised land
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discourage, for the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go."
一定要活出上帝要我们活出的生命
That can be encouragement to us too; we must live life that God wants us to live out!!
思想点 - Pondering points:
1. 要对上帝的旨意有把握！
Do we have confidence, and live in the promise of God?
When something bad happens, can we still remember God's will and promise to us?
Just like everything else: performing on an instrument, a dance item, playing sports, even scramble with friends: These things need practice!
Remembering God's promise to us requires practice!
Its like 扎马步：The more you practise horse-standing, the less you'll kahlangkahboh!
The more we practise remembering God's promise, the more firm and steady we'll be in times of trouble: Because God's promise is our pillar!
2. Are we like the followers who supported Joshua?
Do we support our church leaders and the activities planned?
"大家都要积极参与；教会不是俱乐部，不可以想参加才参加。不需要站在一旁流口水！ " 刘祖发牧师，2012
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Kang Rong
日期：9 月16 日2012
主题：侦查迦南地
《民数记 13 章 25 -33节》
1）上帝的应许 是实实在在的 上帝所说的 必定成就或完成！
我们一定先要对神有信心才能够得到他的应许。
∙耶利米书 29：11
“因我自己知道我为你们所定的计划，是使你们得平安，而不是遭受灾祸的计划；要赐给你们美好的前程和盼望。这是耶和华的宣告。”
This tells us that we do not need to wallow in self-pity anymore knowing that everything that comes our way is to help us to grow more in Him.
So many people today live with stress, anxiety, pressure and worry, but that’s not God’s plan for your life. He wants you to live in peace, confidence and rest in hope. Think about that for a moment. How can you rest in hope? It’s sort of like when you’re watching the replay of your favorite ball game. You already know the outcome. You don’t have to worry about what’s happening, you just ENJOY the plays. The same is true in life. When we know God’s Word, when we obey His commands, then we know the outcome for life. We know that He is always for our good. We know that He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us! (Taken from tumblr - spiritualinspiration)
∙以赛亚书 40：29-31
“疲乏的，他赐气力，无力的，他加力量。就是年轻人也会疲乏困倦，强壮的人也会全然跌倒。但那些仰望耶和华的人，必重新得力；他们必像鹰一样展翅上腾；他们奔跑，也不困倦，他们行走，也不疲乏。”
We will be able to receive strength from Him only if we keep our focus on Him.
∙马太福音 11 ：28-30
“你们所有劳苦担重担的人哪，到我这里来吧！我必使你们得安息。 我心里柔和谦卑，你们应当负我的轭，向我学习，你们就必得着心灵的安息； 我的轭是容易负的，我的担子是轻省的."
When we work hard to pursue the things that we want, do we entirely focus on our goals and forget God or do we focus on our goals and at the same time feel/enjoy God's presence around us? Not forgetting that we as Christians, should take the time out to do our daily quiet time and to read God's word.
∙腓立比书 4 ：19
"我的神必照他在基督耶稣里荣耀的丰富，满足你们的一切需要。"
Problem is, what exactly are our needs? Are we able to differentiate our wants from our needs? However, most of the time, our needs are actually our wants. If our spiritual needs are fully fulfilled, there would be no need for comparison with what we have. E.g: Clothes, electronic gadgets
∙箴言 1 ：33
“唯有听从我的，必安然居住，得享安宁，免受灾祸的惊恐 。”
2）上帝是你我 生命力量的泉源 凡仰望信靠上帝的 必能得胜！
There will be many things that will threaten to shake our faith. However, we must know that God is on our side. :-)
力量的泉源是上帝本身。他也可以接着别人 （父母）来给我们力量。当我们得到从神而来的力量时，我们可以看到突破，在学业上或者是感情方面。
你再不必要羡慕那些能够为神做出伟大的奉献因为你也可以办得到！只看你有没有那股勇气。
3）上帝的应许；上帝的全能 是否能够完全应验 在你我的生命 决定于你我今生的选择
生命丰盛有能力
信心不是凭着感觉的。我们要专注于神。We should not magnify our problems but instead magnify God. Only then, will our problems seem so small and insignificant.
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Felicia
