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

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

A video is towards the end of the message. To view it go to https://youtu.be/YXtSTWNSRM0 Righteousness = Justice + Holiness Worthless Religion vs. True Religion    (Disobedience vs. Obedience) A.  Signs of Worthless Religion (v.26): 1. Ungodly talk coming out of us 2. Going through the motions of being religious B.  Signs of True Religion (v.27): 1. Actions demonstrating justice (Love People) 2. Behaviors demonstrating holiness (Love God) Take Home Truth: True religion loves God, loves people, and serves the world.

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

Meet Cecil Wong, our new Interim Children's Director.

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

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

Intro: You are at the doctor’s. She sits you down, and says, “It doesn’t look good.” Your boss pulls you into his office. He tells you,”We have to let you go.” You are on the phone with the caretaker about the latest crisis with your elderly parent, and in the background your teenager yells out, “I hate you!” Your brain is swirling. Your blood pressure is rising. What to do? Take Home Point: When the trials of life rock your boat, God’s wisdom will get you through the rough waters. From James, Don’t freak out. 1. Although “S_____ happens,” the process will produce steadfastness. (James 1:3-4) 2. Don’t run first to friends for advice. Accept God’s invitation for His wisdom. (James 1:5) Don’t treat God like a genie. Without waffling, trust God totally. (James 1:6-8) God

1. James is not saying be joyful about the suffering, but rather be joyful in what it ________________________. 2. James is saying that you are incomplete...without suffering. What only suffering can cultivate in you: H __________________ C __________________ F __________________ F __________________

Caitlyn Lim and Pastor Calvin Yim share for Mother's Day.

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

What is the difference between acceptance and affirmation? Jesus always starts with love not the law.

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

David Ryan with Heart for Kids shares about the work of Heart for Kidas.

William Cheung shares his experience of CLC's All Church Retreat at Redwood Christian Park Boulder Creek, CA.

1. Redemption 2. Repent 3. Refresh 4. Repeat

Unfortunately, the session was not miked. There is a lot of background noise. It's worth the while if you bear through it.

Cultural and societal viewpoints often influence how we think about things like singleness. And singleness is so intertwined with marriage. Projecting misconceptions about either upon other people can be hurtful. Instead of listening to the world’s voice, let’s see what God has to say about being single. From Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth: Being single is not bad. Being single is actually “good.” (v.8) Conflict with OT? Genesis 2:18, “Not good for man to be alone.” Not if singleness is a “gift from God.” (v.7) Singleness is not a disease that necessarily needs to be cured. But can be a distraction, requiring self-control. (v.9) If “burning with passion”, get married! Pastoral counsel: why purity? Singleness is not always a choice, but only a passing season. For example: widowed, separated, or divorced (v.8, 11) Hope for what’

THE SEX TALK Sex is ________________ (Proverbs 5:19) Sex is not __________ but ____________ (1 Corinthians 7:3-5) Sex is for ______________ between two people united on all levels (Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:17) 4. Sex is for deepening unity as the ____________ go by

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