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The gospel of Christ, working in tandem with the Holy Spirit, changes everything about our lives and how we see others. There's a saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," meaning you cannot have an opinion of someone merely by just looking at them. The Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians telling of a whole new world, where differences, including race, should not separate people anymore, especially in the church. God's grace through Jesus Christ reconciled the racial divide between Jews and Gentiles. From Ephesians 2:11-15, 1. Jesus is by his blood the circumcision for the uncircumcised (v.11-13), 2. Jesus abolishes the law that excluded the "unclean" (v.15), 3. Jesus is our peace (eirene, shalom) that brings wholeness to the world (v.14,15). Main idea: God's grace through Jesus brings wholeness once again to God's creation broken apart by sin, including racial division reconciled by the blood of Jesus. Application: start with proximity and learn through relationships with diverse people from yourself.

"Main Idea: God’s grace and love is an incomparable gift What do you need to do to have a good relationship with God? Much less than you might think. God’s gift is salvation and there’s nothing you can or must do to earn it. That’s good news but... it goes against almost every instinct we have as humans and how most of life everyday. What if God’s incomparable gift of grace provided not only salvation but also freed you to experience God in every area of your life? "

What God has done for us, and now Paul begins to pray that we would have spiritual wisdom to know God's person. Prays for spiritual enlightenment to know God's plan. Prays for spiritual insight to know God's pleasure. (What God enjoys and what our value is to God.) and lastly, he prays for spiritual understanding to know God's power.

Bruce Kaneshiro, the chairman of the board, will announce the latest update in regards to the pastor search.

From scarcity and anxiety towards abundance and peace You always have a reason for joy. Reason for joy: God chose you Reason for joy: You are a son or daughter of God Reason for joy: We have been forgiven Reason for joy: One day all things will be united in Christ Jesus

Scripture - John 20:19-23; Isaiah 58:8 When have you been traumatized? God has a purpose on the other side of the trauma.

2021 Easter Service Happy Easter, Christian Layman Church family, and friends. The story of Jesus is the greatest story, it is the ultimate story. Christ’s big story gives life and hope to our smaller ones. We will walk you through the death and the resurrection of Christ using our own words. There will be four different presenters and each person will tell you one part of the story of Jesus and then reflect on what that means to them. Four different presenters, one unified story. Worship Team - Caitlyn Lim, Josh Ko, Janet Song, Lauren Jiang, Matt Sitt, Gordon Yagisawa, Rachel Lee Community Life - Denny Lai Dramatized Readings and Sharing - Pastor Calvin Yim, Pastor Andrew Huang, Will Cheung, Deanna Wong

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

When Jesus said "Follow Me" to the disciples, they didn't envision following Jesus to the ends of the earth. Thomas to the West Indies, Mark to Alexandria, and Barnabas to Cyprus. But why...well Apostle Paul shared with the Galatians that as I'm in Christ I must preach to the gentiles. Well then, all those who are in Christ (believers) do we preach the gospel let alone willing to go the ends of the earth. In our last sermon of the "Follow Me" series, I want to share with you all that one key ingredient that made Paul and others set apart. The willingness to share with the gentiles and with the rest of the unreached world. That one key ingredient is "Compassion of Jesus Christ!"

"Anyone who claims to be a Christian yet is not an active member of a church may not actually be a follower of Christ at all." David Platt Radical Christian community is good news, so share it with others.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Knowing and enjoying God in intimate communion. Before God calls us o a mission, He first calls us to communion

You care about making disciples of the entire world. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." You seek to witness to those around us about Jesus. You help other believers in their faith

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Prayer takes us on a journey of honest petition to peaceful surrender. Prayer can't take us any where if we can't give up control.

Story: American Express had a commercial that had the slogan "Don't leave home without it." Intimating that the benefits of that card would come in handy wherever you went. When we look at prayer, do we have that same attitude and appreciation? Why or why not? Like credit cards, prayer has its rewards or perks. So don't leave home without it. What prayer gives: God's perspective (see the world through His eyes), God's power (strength when we are weak), His presence (spiritual reality while here on earth) Takeaway idea: Prayer has its perks, so don't live life without it.

Perspective

What prayer requires: grace, fear, helplessness. When we come to God we do not come as pagans of performance but as children of grace. A genuine prayer requires that we fully understand that God is "Our Father."

What it is: prayer is a duty and a delight Based on Tim Keller's book on Prayer.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.