Josephine Lu sermon

28/6/20 a chosen ppl
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Who are we..
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Living stone - we built upon Him (holy priesthood) @believer
Chosen Ppl
We are his testimony to the ppl

Cornerstone (Jesus) foundation
Complete trustworthiness

Holy priesthood - minister to the Lord
BBPP
Release his power
Roman 12:1 spiritual act of worship (our body) despite persecution

During pandemic
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Are we pressing to hv a v closer r/ship with God.
Shaken?
Furnace (reveal true character) of affliction- faith and loyalty Tested
Able to stand?
Personal weakness that we need to.. deal with?
Turn back? Due to pain and anguish
Ok to acknowledge the fear anger but always end with a “but”
Align /repent (by confession) so that his righteousness come bck
Renounce habitual sins bring bondage.
We hv authority

Stay at home
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God purpose : look deeper what’s inside of us.
Outside ppl need to Good news
To heal the sick
To bring hope to the hopeless
Move in sign and wonders
BRING SPARK to others.
Embrace this call to be “royal priesthood.”

Emphases on community
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Called for interdependence
United together
Need one another (lift off the heaviness/burden)

Need vibrance church - soul winning discipleship
Holy spirit empowers us.

Living stones building God house
Glory of God ascent
Connected

Conclusion:
Pray for those in despair
Everyone is part of the body, not alone
Jesus is our Light! Hope! Deliverer!
Our God in whom we trust
Let the presence of God comes