| • Discussion of various items (soya, carsticks) | |
| • Mention of cattlemen | |
| • Announcement about a game or event | |
| • Care groups being relaunched/restarted | |
| • Call to worship from Psalm 47 | |
| • Opening prayer/invocation | |
| • General welcome and greetings | |
| • Worship and praise to God | |
| • Creation and majesty of God | |
| • Holiness and attributes of God | |
| • Praise and adoration of God's name | |
| • God's power and glory | |
| • Invitation to worship and behold God | |
| • God's uniqueness and holiness emphasized throughout the passage | |
| • God's rescue and provision through His Son | |
| • Humanity's failure to be like Jesus despite heart's desire | |
| • Need for Holy Spirit's transforming power | |
| • Worship and praise of God's holiness and sovereignty | |
| • Sin, redemption, and the love of Jesus Christ | |
| • Discussion about a song or hymn with lyrics "If ever I love thee" and Jesus being mentioned | |
| • Introduction of Jim from the Langley Food Bank, who shares updates on the organization's new developments | |
| • Mention of 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Isaiah 43:18-19 as scripture references related to new beginnings | |
| • Description of a new executive manager at the food bank (Josh Mace) and a new location for the organization | |
| • Explanation of the new facility, including its size, features, and impact on service provision | |
| • Statistics about the number of people served by the Langley Food Bank in June and July | |
| • Donations of expired tuna and other food items were made to the food bank | |
| • Discussion of a pastor's efforts to introduce clients to church and Jesus Christ | |
| • Prayer for Jim, a guest speaker, and the Langley Food Bank ministry | |
| • Announcement of an offering for Cascade Christian Counseling | |
| • Singing of hymns, including "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" | |
| • Discussion of a summer highlight from the New Testament | |
| • Upcoming children's worship time schedule changes | |
| • Prayer for the church family and community | |
| • Blessing and gratitude for various members and their circumstances | |
| • Prayers for specific individuals, including health and well-being | |
| • Prayers for the greater world, including leaders, conflict zones, and educational institutions | |
| • Request for God's blessing and guidance on the church's ministry | |
| • Praying for focus on Jesus and trusting in Him | |
| • Reading from Acts 18, specifically verses 1-28 | |
| • Paul's journey from Corinth to Ephesus and other locations | |
| • Apollos' arrival in Ephesus and his role in spreading the gospel | |
| • The author sharing a personal anecdote about playing with Legos as a child | |
| • The concept of individual parts coming together to form a beautiful whole is discussed as an analogy for the church | |
| • Reading stories in Acts shows what an active church community can be like and how it benefits one another | |
| • A healthy church utilizes spiritual gifts for the building up of the body | |
| • Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos are presented as examples of using their gifts to facilitate each other's ministries | |
| • Background information is given on Priscilla and Aquila's lives, including their expulsion from Rome due to a decree issued by Emperor Claudius | |
| • Shared commitment to the scriptures and love for Jesus | |
| • Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila's ministry together in Corinth | |
| • Nazarite vow mentioned in Numbers 6:1-20 | |
| • Description of a Nazarite vow, including abstaining from wine and grapes, avoiding contact with the dead, and not cutting hair | |
| • The word "Nazarite" comes from Hebrew meaning "consecrated" or "set apart" | |
| • Distinction between "Nazarite" and related terms such as "Nazareth", "Nazarene", "watch", and "branch" | |
| • Personal anecdote about being in seminary | |
| • Bible knowledge exam question about where Paul got his hair cut | |
| • Connection to Acts 21 and Nazarite vow | |
| • Paul's cultural practice as a Jewish missionary | |
| • Importance of understanding Paul's connection to his Jewish culture despite being a Christian | |
| • Balance between Paul's identity as a Christian and his cultural practices as a Jew | |
| • Mission and identity | |
| • Being a Christian and a citizen of the kingdom of heaven | |
| • Living on mission like Paul in Ephesus | |
| • Proclaiming the same message and standing firm on God's word | |
| • Discerning what is really important and what can be less so | |
| • Paul leaves Ephesus | |
| • Apollos arrives in Ephesus, described as an eloquent and capable speaker | |
| • Priscilla and Aquila recognize Apollos' potential but also his limited understanding of Christian teachings | |
| • They take him aside to explain the way of God more accurately | |
| • Apollos is introduced as a Jew from Alexandria who is knowledgeable about scriptures but has a limited understanding of baptism | |
| • He is sent to Achaia (Greece) and specifically to Corinth with support from Ephesian believers | |
| • The brothers and sisters in Ephesus write to the church in Corinth to welcome and support Apollos. | |
| • Jesus is refuted and proved from the scriptures to be the Messiah in public debate | |
| • Apollos' significance in the Corinthian church leads to divisions among believers who follow different influential figures (Paul, Apollos, Peter/Cephas) | |
| • Paul emphasizes that he and Apollos are servants of Christ through whom Corinthians came to believe | |
| • The growth of faith in Corinth is attributed to God, not just Paul or Apollos | |
| • Apollos eventually left Corinth due to his relationship with Paul, but returned later | |
| • Apollos' role in the early church and possible authorship of the letter to the Hebrews | |
| • Tradition surrounding Apollos' ministry in various locations, including Corinth, Caesarea, and Smyrna | |
| • Discussion on the importance of spiritual gifts in building up the body of believers | |
| • Reference to 1 Corinthians 16:16, where Priscilla and Aquila host Apollos and explain God's way more adequately | |
| • The significance of this story as an example of how God functions through his church | |
| • Making space in one's life for others and for opportunities | |
| • Inviting someone into one's life, even a stranger or an acquaintance | |
| • Having room in one's schedule for unexpected events or conversations | |
| • Intentionally building gaps in one's time to allow God to work | |
| • Noticing the example of Priscilla and Aquila who made space in their lives for Paul | |
| • The pressure to constantly be busy and active | |
| • Balancing parenting responsibilities with making time for God or others | |
| • Creating space in life for relationships and spiritual growth | |
| • Prioritizing what is most important in one's life | |
| • Asking questions and seeking guidance on how to make time for what truly matters | |
| • The church family welcomed and ministered to strangers who opened their homes and lived together. | |
| • The Emmanuel youth program partners leaders with students from grade 8 onwards for five years, doing life together and discipling them. | |
| • Intentional prioritization of relationships between leaders and youth is necessary for a healthy, functioning church. | |
| • Care groups are another place where God builds lives by living together, and several care groups have been meeting for over 25 years. | |
| • The importance of being involved in community and living life with others | |
| • The value of a group of friends who have been a support system for many years | |
| • The need to be able to disagree with others and engage in critical thinking and discussion | |
| • The balance between giving reasons for one's faith and doing so with gentleness and respect | |
| • God grows the church and transforms individuals into Jesus' image through relationships and listening to others. | |
| • Genuine, authentic, and meaningful listening is essential in understanding how God works through others. | |
| • Listening leads to learning and teaching, as demonstrated by Priscilla and Aquila's encounter with Paul. | |
| • Searching the scriptures and seeking truth is a pattern of discipleship emphasized in the New Testament stories. | |
| • Searching the scriptures daily is a crucial practice for spiritual growth. | |
| • Intentional relationships are necessary for discipleship and mentoring. | |
| • Simply spending time with others in casual settings (e.g. hockey games, Starbucks) is not enough; deeper engagement with scripture is required. | |
| • Scripture should be used to guide discussions about God's teachings in the present moment. | |
| • The early church followed a pattern of intentional scripture-based teaching and learning. | |
| • Quotes from Clement of Alexandria emphasize the importance of toil and dedication to seeking truth through scripture. | |
| • Following Jesus as a guide | |
| • Importance of living in accordance with God's word | |
| • Emphasis on following Jesus' teachings and example | |
| • Discipleship and relationship with Jesus | |
| • Pursuing spiritual growth and utilizing gifts given by Jesus | |
| • Sent out to serve others, with the idea being descriptive rather than prescriptive | |
| • The church's focus on using its members' spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ | |
| • The large number of volunteer positions available at Emmanuel Church (over 330) | |
| • Approximately 60% of the congregation are volunteering in some capacity | |
| • The average volunteer takes on around 2.29 roles, effectively doing the work of almost two and a half people | |
| • The emphasis on community service and the blessing that it brings to the church | |
| • God's role in equipping and empowering members to serve and grow the church | |
| • Discerning who needs to be talked to or invited into one's life | |
| • Identifying a suitable Bible study or care group to participate in | |
| • Recognizing God's work and praying for more of it in one's life | |
| • Asking questions about discipleship, space, relationships, and intentionality | |
| • Praying for guidance and humility to hear God's answer | |
| • Experiencing the presence and glory of God | |
| • Meeting with someone for prayer and fellowship after worship | |
| • The speaker describes Jesus Christ as the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain | |
| • Jesus will reign at His Father's side with wisdom, mercy, and justice | |
| • Angels will cry out in praise of Jesus, hailing Him as the ruler of the world | |
| • The earth will be fixed on Jesus and He will reign as King of all kings and Lord of all souls | |
| • A reference to a shield, sword, and fire within the believer is made |