Rev Ricky Ho
Acts 2:17, 42-47
1 Peter 1: 13-15
*I have a dream
*Dreams do bring us tension, and stress
*Dreams are a nice, sweet feeling when you dream about your prayer just as you wake up to say "Amen"
*Focus on how rather than why : A Spirit-Led, Relational, Healthy Church"
*Why would we want to come to church when we can get better speakers spreading the msg online or performances?
its because:
*We come to church to self check ourselves
*So, to be spirit-led, our trip priority is to want to be holy
*.. We are willing to pursue it and not just sit back and hear about it
*1 Peter 1:14-15, "..Be holy, because I am holy"
* To be in a perfect church is dangerous, because we become unholy as nobody is perfect
*Need to love, encourage, unfold one another
*Reaching people for Jesus
*A Holy church offers hungry people information they need to fill their souls (eg. LTI- Lay training institute)
*Our church does many things
*Merriam Webster's dictionary defines "pursue" as
-to chase after
-to find, to obtain
2. Our dream church is a 'relational' church
*Someone once said, "those believers (described in the book of acts) loved each other and were dedicated to each other."
*This is the type of church our dream church should be
*It is a place where people come together and fall in love with one another
*Methodist church- nobody is above all
*He doesn't confine the truth
3. Our dream church is a "healthy" church
-filled with young and old
-well attended
Hebrews 10:25 says, "Let us not give up meeting, as some are in the habit of doing."
*Some people claim to belong to a church but rarely spend any time going there (we need to activate the in-active members)
*Where in the world are you going to know more about God or encourage people other than church
*our dream church is a church where believers gather to worship Jesus Christ
Conclusion
*Today, I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed
*I won't give up, shut up or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up and preached up all of the sweet cause of my Jesus
*urge us to make that decision too
*be sold out, be on fire, and be forever active in his kingdom and in his church
*uphold the church in prayer to be spirit-led, relational, healthy church
*Today, many people tend to leave sermons in a happy note
*in obedience in God, he will transform us.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year 2010!
Just to wish everyone a very Happy New Year wherever you are. Remember to always keep God by your side as you face each year :)
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord makes his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Amen.
Numbers 6:24,25 & 26
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord makes his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Amen.
Numbers 6:24,25 & 26
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Day 31, December
Ministry Is Fulfilling Work
For you shall eat (the fruit) of the labor of your hands; happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) shall you be, and it shall be well with you. Psalm 128:2
There is nothing more fulfilling than being rested and ready for the work that God has called us to do. God puts the desire in us to minister to people through whatever work we do. But ministry is work that requires physical, emotional and spiritual strength.
Hard work is rewarding when you follow God's way and minister to other people through "the labor of your hands." That is why it is so important to start your day with God. His presence will build you up emotionally, His words will strengthen you spiritually, and the time of rest that He calls you to enjoy will make you physically able to handle whatever may come your way.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
For you shall eat (the fruit) of the labor of your hands; happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) shall you be, and it shall be well with you. Psalm 128:2
There is nothing more fulfilling than being rested and ready for the work that God has called us to do. God puts the desire in us to minister to people through whatever work we do. But ministry is work that requires physical, emotional and spiritual strength.
Hard work is rewarding when you follow God's way and minister to other people through "the labor of your hands." That is why it is so important to start your day with God. His presence will build you up emotionally, His words will strengthen you spiritually, and the time of rest that He calls you to enjoy will make you physically able to handle whatever may come your way.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Day 29 & 30 December :)
Get Rid of Distractions
That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness (and his glory and delight are his giving). Proverbs 19:22
Sometimes you may just need to clear away the clutter so you can clearly see what is worthwhile. Here is a simple suggestion: Don't keep more than you can take care of. If you have so much junk in your home that it takes you hours to dust it, get rid of something.
Find a big carton and write "Blessing Box" on the side of it. Start putting extra things into it until cleaning is more manageable. Find someone who doesn't have much and bless them. You will be amazed at how easy it is to start your day right when you are no longer distracted by things you don't need.
Get Up and Work
And let the beauty and delightfulness and favor of the Lord our God be upon us; confirm and establish the work of our hands -- yes, the work of our hands, confirm and establish it. Psalm 90:17
It is obvious we are supposed to work more than rest. Some people just lie on the couch, eating junk food and watching television all day, and then they wonder why their lives are a wreck.
Once rested, get up and work. You can't take authority over your life if you don't have authority over a sink full of dirty dishes or a messy garage. If you want to grow in ministry to others, the Word says you must get your own house in order first
1 Timothy 3:5 For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
Stay home and clean if you need to; but win the battle of getting your life in order before tackling the whole world.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness (and his glory and delight are his giving). Proverbs 19:22
Sometimes you may just need to clear away the clutter so you can clearly see what is worthwhile. Here is a simple suggestion: Don't keep more than you can take care of. If you have so much junk in your home that it takes you hours to dust it, get rid of something.
Find a big carton and write "Blessing Box" on the side of it. Start putting extra things into it until cleaning is more manageable. Find someone who doesn't have much and bless them. You will be amazed at how easy it is to start your day right when you are no longer distracted by things you don't need.
Get Up and Work
And let the beauty and delightfulness and favor of the Lord our God be upon us; confirm and establish the work of our hands -- yes, the work of our hands, confirm and establish it. Psalm 90:17
It is obvious we are supposed to work more than rest. Some people just lie on the couch, eating junk food and watching television all day, and then they wonder why their lives are a wreck.
Once rested, get up and work. You can't take authority over your life if you don't have authority over a sink full of dirty dishes or a messy garage. If you want to grow in ministry to others, the Word says you must get your own house in order first
1 Timothy 3:5 For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
Stay home and clean if you need to; but win the battle of getting your life in order before tackling the whole world.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Monday, December 28, 2009
Day 28, December
Let God Set Your Agenda
But this things I did command them: Listen to and obey My voice, and I will be your God and you will be My people; and walk in the whole way that I command you, that it may be well with you. Jeremiah 7:23
Remember, you made your schedule, and you can change it. Pray about your day, your week, and your life goals to find out what God wants you to do, and what He doesn't want you to do.
If you don't do what God is telling you to do, you may let people control and manipulate you to do what they want you to do. You may end up doing things for which you are not anointed. If you do what God tells you to do, He will bless you with joy, peace, rest, and wonderful relationships.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
But this things I did command them: Listen to and obey My voice, and I will be your God and you will be My people; and walk in the whole way that I command you, that it may be well with you. Jeremiah 7:23
Remember, you made your schedule, and you can change it. Pray about your day, your week, and your life goals to find out what God wants you to do, and what He doesn't want you to do.
If you don't do what God is telling you to do, you may let people control and manipulate you to do what they want you to do. You may end up doing things for which you are not anointed. If you do what God tells you to do, He will bless you with joy, peace, rest, and wonderful relationships.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Finding True Meaning in Life
John 17:1-5 - Jesus's prayer, help them remember the true meaning of life
Rev Ricky Ho
Introduction
*The title is a thought provoking question
*What do we have to do to find this meaning?
*Is it possible to live our entire lives and never find true meaning
*Different people give different meaning on the true meaning of life
*Some believe life has no meaning
*Life is not found in general knowledge
*Knowledge is important but can't put that equal with God
*Background of John's Godspel-gnosticism presented a major challenge to Christianity
*As important as knowledge is general knowledge of what we consider important in our world will not necessarity lead us to find true meaning of life
2. It is not found in this world
*listen to God and hear what he wants us to do
3. It is found in a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ
*Jesus makes this very plain in many of his teachings
*true meaning - faith in Jesus Christ
*Many things can add meaning to life, but cannot bring true meaning of life
*God has a purpose for you to live whatever the cause may be
*When God gives you another extra day, live today at its best, (Like theres No Tomorrow!)
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Rev Ricky Ho
Introduction
*The title is a thought provoking question
*What do we have to do to find this meaning?
*Is it possible to live our entire lives and never find true meaning
*Different people give different meaning on the true meaning of life
*Some believe life has no meaning
*Life is not found in general knowledge
*Knowledge is important but can't put that equal with God
*Background of John's Godspel-gnosticism presented a major challenge to Christianity
*As important as knowledge is general knowledge of what we consider important in our world will not necessarity lead us to find true meaning of life
2. It is not found in this world
*listen to God and hear what he wants us to do
3. It is found in a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ
*Jesus makes this very plain in many of his teachings
*true meaning - faith in Jesus Christ
*Many things can add meaning to life, but cannot bring true meaning of life
*God has a purpose for you to live whatever the cause may be
*When God gives you another extra day, live today at its best, (Like theres No Tomorrow!)
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
Day 27, December
Move Forward
I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own (yet); but one thing I do (it is my one aspiration) : forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on. Philippians 3:13-14
God will anoint you to do what He calls you to do. But when His anointing is gone, let it go. Get rid of the things that God's anointing was on at one time, but not anymore. Don't keep doing the same things because people expect you to.
I encourage you to prune off activities that fill your day but don't add to your life. Sometimes we hold on to assignments that God is finished with for us. Ask God for wisdom, then walk away from tasks He no longer is asking you to do. Make room for new life to flourish through the work of your hands.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own (yet); but one thing I do (it is my one aspiration) : forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on. Philippians 3:13-14
God will anoint you to do what He calls you to do. But when His anointing is gone, let it go. Get rid of the things that God's anointing was on at one time, but not anymore. Don't keep doing the same things because people expect you to.
I encourage you to prune off activities that fill your day but don't add to your life. Sometimes we hold on to assignments that God is finished with for us. Ask God for wisdom, then walk away from tasks He no longer is asking you to do. Make room for new life to flourish through the work of your hands.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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