主题：侦查迦南地

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

主题：叶忒罗献策

日期：8 月19日2012 
主题：叶忒罗献策

1）自知个人能力有限
你认识你的能力或恩赐吗？ 如果有的话，你有好好地使用它们吗？ 
我们该 1：认识到神给我们的能力。Recognise the abilities that God has given to us.
2: 好好地使用它。Make good use of the abilities God has granted us and in return, to glorify His name.

如果你不好好地使用这些恩赐，神会从你的生命中拿走的。

If God has granted you with so many blessings, He will also expect and demand more from you. (vice versa).

使用当中意识到自己的不足吗？
•谦卑 | 虚心 | 顺服 --＞ 充满活力和盼望

我们每个人的能力是有限的。
Seek the Lord for guidance when you're unsure of what to do and He'll provide you with assurance and hope for the future.
Example: •损友~好友
•建议是好的还是坏的

2）按个人能力各尽其责并彼此配搭
•愿意提出建设性的建意
•勇于分享自己的意见
•享受团体合一的配搭和服事

你认为自己在青年区的身份吗？
1、 被牧羊者
心态： 顺服、谦卑、 爱心、积极，为他人设想

2、牧羊他人者
心态： 虚心、顺服、谦卑、爱心、信心、耐心，积极学

当被牧羊的人热心给予支持时，牧羊他人者就会接受鼓励，被肯定一切的努力时值得的。 ：）

3）上帝的家庭；你我务要积极投身参与及努力耕耘！爱神爱人；荣神益人！

青年区是我们的第二个家。

你是否想过你为什么在华文堂而不是在英文堂会呢？我们都可以讲流利英文但却选择了来华文堂会。这就是神的旨意，来呼召我们去把福音传给那些只懂得华语的人。

出埃及记 18： 23
你若这样行、神也这样吩咐你、你就能受的住、在百姓也都平平安安归回他们住处。

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Felicia

二十个价值观

Twenty Values/二十个价值观

勇气Courage: Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty or pain, not limited to physical bravery

灵性Spirituality: Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose & the meaning of the universe, having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct & provide comfort

创意Creativity: Thinking of novel concepts or actions, not limited to artistic achievement

审美观Appreciation of beauty & excellence: Noticing & valuing great beauty & achievement in all areas, from nature to art to everyday life

好奇心Curiosity: Finding subjects fascinating exploring & discovering

诚实Honesty : Telling the truth, being upright & genuine

恩慈Kindness: Being benevolent, compassionate & helpful

感恩Gratitude: Being aware & appreciating the good things that happen, & taking the time to say ‘thanks’

公平Fairness: Being unbiased & impartial

谅解Forgiveness: Accepting the shortcomings of others & giving people a second chance

同理心Empathy: Understanding & being sensitive to another person’s feelings, thoughts & experiences

好学Love of learning: Constantly mastering new skills or topics, formally or informally

原则Principle: Living life according to a code of conduct

希望Hope: Being optimistic about the future, believing that effort can bring about a good outcome

自制Self-control: Being disciplined, controlling one’s appetites & emotions.

谦虚Humility: Being modest & not regarding oneself as special

坚持Perseverance: Persisting in the face of obstacles

开明Open-mindedness: thinking through things, not jumping to  conclusions, weighing evidence from all sides

能量Energy: Approaching life with excitement, living life as an adventure

幽默Humor: Seeing the lighter side of life, not necessary through the telling of jokes

主题：海水分开了

主题：海水分开了
日期：2012年7月29日
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Kang Rong
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出埃及记14：10-31

主要信息：如何活出信心的生命
Main sermon message: How to start living a life of FAITH

1） 舍近求远 - 信心的开始
The beginning of our Faith in God – When we’re brought to take the long way.

舍近求远例子： 摩西带着以色列百姓在旷野走40年
Example: Moses brought God’s people out of slavery from Egypt and experienced 40 years in the desert before getting to the promised land.

Analogy: 
To go from Tampines -> Pasir Ris, 

God brought Moses to go:　
Tampines -> Bedok -> Tanah Merah -> … …. …. …. … (~40 years?!!@#%^$%^&@) -> Pasir Ris

有的时候，上帝会带我们走“远路”。这是我们信心的开始！
Sometimes, God will take us the longer way to bring us the destination. These are the times which marks the beginning of our faith in God!

信心路程要记得：
Things to remember for our faith in God:

- > God is with us! 
神的同在 (云柱，火柱)

-> God’s teachings! 
神的指导 （仰望，寻求，顺服）

-> Human’s weakness
人的软弱，无助 (摩西vs百姓)

Especially when we’re 1) down and out, 2) in times of success, these are the times when our weakness as humans show itself, and we tend to forget God and forget to have faith in Him. Be careful!

2） 走投无路 – 信心的锻炼
The building of our faith in God – When we’ve reached what seems to be a dead end.

在我们的日常生活里，我们必定会遭遇到各种困难，有时候会觉得根本不可能克服。
In our lives, we are bound to meet into all kinds of difficulties which may seem impossible to overcome.

但就如摩西过红海的例子，我们一定要学习：
But like in the case of Moses crossing the Red sea, we MUST learn to:

- 不要惧怕
Not be afraid,
- 原地不动
Stay put and keep calm,
- 看神作工
Witness God’s wonderful work!

Analogy: Tom & Jerry.
Whenever Jerry runs into a dead end and can’t find his mousehole to hide from Tom, he’ll turn around and shiver when he sees Tom right there waiting to deal with him.
(In some cases), when that happens, while Jerry shivers in fear, suddenly the house owner appears and brings Tom away, Jerry gets saved! 

3） 出死如生- 信以致得救
The reward of faith: salvation – After we’ve been through “life and death” situations.

After overcoming our difficulties,
- 惧怕 的心 -> 信心
A heart of Fear will turn into A heart of Faith.
- 不被周遭环境时局左右
Remember to not be distracted by our surroundings.


- **信靠顺服，坚信不疑，完全交托，终必得救
**In short: Trust & Obey -> Be firm and be doubtless in God -> COMPLETELY entrust everything to Him -> Salvation awaits!

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APPENDIX

Aiyoh. I realised Chuandao hor, really included lots of life testimonies and sharing on Faith which I can’t find a good way to slot into the sermon content. So here they are, some food for thought:

4.1) When our religion and faith is being tested, what will we do?

- Our faith will surely be challenged! Its just a matter of sooner or later.

Archaeological evidences of Moses crossing the Red Sea: 
- How the Red Sea opened up
- Egyptian chariots’ wheels
- The piece of land before the crossing of the Red Sea which could possibly stand 2 million people who Moses’ were bringing out of Egypt.
- Etc.etc.

Qn(s): We all know the “story” of Moses leading the Isrealites crossing the Red Sea, but:
Do these evidences make up the truth?
Is this story that we all know possible? 
Is this miracle real?

ANS: What is our perspective when we read this?
a) Read/see/hear (first) -> (then) Believe
b) Believe (first) -> (then) Read/hear/see

*** There can only be ONE perspective: Believe BEFORE reading the Bible!
We believe not because the evidence tells us that the story or Bible could be true. We believe because we believe.

4.2) Faith is like God’s signal (analogy: handphone signal)

- It has been prepared for us but, do we want to receive the signal?

- When our faith waivers, 1st thing to do: pray! (don’t look for crutches aka help from human eg. pastor)

- One encounter cannot support our faith forever! 
Faith must be renewed, everyday. It is never enough, and will never be too much to ask from God. There will ALWAYS be more than enough for us, all we need to do is to ask!

主题: 世纪大灾难

主题: 世纪大灾难 
日期：2012 年7月15日
Felicia
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1）全能唯一三位一体的真神是你我要来敬畏顺服的！

>敬畏指的是我们的心态，而顺服指的是我们的行动。
敬畏的心态：
我们是否准时来到教会敬拜赞美神？当我们听道时，是不是应该专心听讲而不是忙着玩手机？

我们该有个敬畏的心，全心全意地蒙上帝的喜悦。
而每个星期天我们又是带这怎样的心态来教会？

顺服耶和华上帝，他必赐于你。不要走冤枉路了！
你我都是被上帝所拣选的子民，所以神的能力肯定彰显在我们的生命里。
不要单单说你爱神，要以行动来表示我们对神的爱！

2）信实守约的上帝是你我一生一事要来跟从服事的！

要感谢那些带你来认识神的人，因为他们从神那里有所感动，使你不必走更多的冤枉路。
看看你周围的人，你看见什么？我们应该看见神的爱而不是他们的外貌因为神的爱多过他们的缺点。

服事主的道路确实不容易，但神已经给于我们许许多多的恩典来完成任务。

3）你我自由意志的使用应当为上帝所喜悦；建立彼此的！

我们有了权利的自由还是会犯罪因为我们分不清好和坏。而有时就算我们知道什么是好的，也不会去做。

Brothers in Christ: Watch over your thoughts and be careful of what you see.
Sisters in Christ: Take charge of your emotions.

敬畏顺服
跟从服事
做上帝所喜悦
及建立彼此

主题： 篮里的婴孩

1/7/2012
主题： 篮里的婴孩
出埃及记 2：1－10
Grace
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1） 
如何活出上帝掌管你我生命的生活？
How should we live a life that is controlled by God?

-即使在最困难的时候， 我们依然要相信神已经为我们安排好前面的路
Even the in the worst possible situation, we have to keep believing that God has the best plans laid out for us

-我们常常会选择相信自己的能力多过相信神。 这是因为我们在乎现实的成就， 很容易被世俗的东西引诱。这些试探会使我们把生命的焦点转离神。
We tend to be believe in our own abilities rather than in God because we are easily tempted by worldly possessions and achievements. These temptations drift our focus away from God.

-如果上帝不成权， 我们就算再努力完成自己的计划， 所有的努力也只会是白费的
If God does not plan for something to happen, no matter how hard we try to establish our plans using our own abilities, our efforts will all be in vain in the end.

2)
你我是否明白上帝在你我生命里的旨意呢？
Do we understand God’s plans in our lives？

-如果我们想要知道与明白上帝在我们生命里的旨意， 我们就要主动去寻找答案
If we want to know what are God’s plans for us, we have to take the initiative to find out.

➢从小事做起
Start from doing small things for God

➢要谦虚并且用一个愿意服侍神的心为神做工
Be humble and have a willing heart to do things for God

➢每当我们有感动要为神做工 （例如： 为某人祷告），我们就因该立即行动
Whenever we feel the urge to do something for God (E.g. Pray for somebody etc.), just do it

➢神会从中让我们看见神在我们生命中的旨意。神可能会让我们发现到自己原来有某方面的天分。
God will show you His plans along the way, while you are doing work for Him. This may come in a form of realization that you have a certain talent you never knew you had (E.g. Good speaking skills etc.)

3)
你我又是如何来仰望信靠上帝呢？
How do we trust and Obey in God?

-我们要让神改变我们的生命
We must allow God to change our lives

-神可以使我们的心不断地被复兴，
In Christ, we are constantly being renewed, not in appearance but in heart

-人犯罪的代价是死亡。 虽然我们都会面对病痛与死亡, 但只要我们的内心不断的被复兴，我们依然可以用我们的智慧与行动来影响周边的人。
We will all die someday and suffer physical discomfort due to ageing, because the price of sin is death. However, as long as we are constantly being renewed in Christ, we can still and impact lives using our wisdom and actions

主题：墙上的字

主题：墙上的字 
日期：2012 年6月24日
Felicia
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但以理书5：1-17，25-31
Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDeLVn_a6fM

1. 神愿人做人
~ 当人失去常性时，就会沦为兽类，结果必会遭到神的重罚。

（弗5：15-18）
“所以，你们行事为人要谨慎，不要像愚昧人，却要像聪明人。要把握时机，因为这时代邪恶。因此，不要作糊涂人，要明白什么是主的旨意。不要醉酒，醉酒能使人放荡乱性，却要让圣灵充满。”

~敬畏神的人，至终必被高举，苦必尽，干必来。

2. 圣物亵渎不
（太12：31，32）
“因此，我告诉你们，人的一切罪和亵渎的话，都可以赦免；可是，亵渎圣灵就得不着赦免。无论谁说话得罪了人子，还可以赦免；但说话得罪了圣灵的，今生来世都得不着赦免。”


（太21：12，13）
“耶稣进了圣殿，把殿里所有作买卖的人赶走，并推倒找换银钱的人的桌子，和卖鸽子的人的凳子； 又对他们说：“经上记着：‘我的殿要称为祷告的殿。’你们竟把它弄成贼窝了。”

★ 崇拜时的心态

★ 领圣餐时的心态
当你觉得自己心里没有平安，或者觉得有许许多多的事情正困扰着我们，我们可以在上帝的面前跪下。这举行动可以使我们专心于神沟通，即使周围是多么的吵。
当圣餐结束之后，一个好习惯我们可以培养的是在上帝面前跪下，思想神在我们的生命里做了什么奇妙的事。把荣耀和感恩全都归向神。

★ 荣耀“圣灵的殿的心态

（林前6：18-20）
“你们要逃避淫乱的事。人所犯的，无论是什么罪，都是在身体以外，唯有行淫乱的，是触犯自己的身体。 你们不知道你们的身体就是那位住在你们里面的圣灵的殿吗？这圣灵是你们从神那里领受的。你们不是属于自己的， 因为你们是用重价买来的。所以你们务要用自己的身体荣耀神。"

记住：我们活在这世界上，但并不表示我们属于这个世界！(We are in the world and not of the world.)
~ No matter where we come from or what we do, we must give our 100% and then give that glory back to God, for He will be delighted.