Living Our Values: Connected on Purpose
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ho-Ming J. Tsui
Scripture: John 17:20-23
What does the world see when it looks at us?
What creates this disunity? The problem is what sin does with our differences.
I. We SEE through the lens of grace
Shared experience creates unity.
II. We SPEAK the language of love
Love is willing to be known, and love is willing to know:
• Choosing vulnerability over strength
• Choosing curiosity over assumption
III. We SHAPE what’s next, together
Wisdom and imagination belong at the same table
25 Oct 2026
Compelled by Love
Living Our Values: Compelled by Love
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Shu-Ling Lee
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (NIV)
Introduction – Values Review
• Rooted in Grace
• Here for the City
• Commissioned to the Next
• Compelled by Love
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I. What "Compels" You? (2 Corinthians 5:14)
• Defining the Word, “Compel”
• Biblical Definitions:
-- Anagkazo (ἀναγκάζω): Morally urged into action, deeply persuaded not by physical coercion.(Luke 14:23)
-- Synecho (συνέχω): Held together, gripped, or hemmed in by love. (2 Corinthians 5:14)
• How do we know what KIND of love should compel us? By the truth of God’s word!
II. The Foundation: Christ and the Truth of God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• We should be convicted by the Truth of God’s word embodied fully in Christ. (John 1:14)
• Truth always needs to be accompanied by a posture of love. We need to hold both together!
III. The Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:15–20)
• If we are compelled by Christ’s love, we have a Transformed identity as a new creation with a mission as Christ's ambassador. (2 Cor 5:15-17)
-- Therefore, we have become messengers of reconciliation! (2 Cor 5:18-19)
Pastor Rick Warren’s Quote:
o Practical Discernment (1 Peter 3:15): Truth-Telling in a Christlike way should always seek to be accompanied by gentleness and respect.
o Speaking Truth in Love (Proverbs 12:18): _Ask "For whose benefit am I speaking?"_
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Conclusion
• Will RHCCC be known as a church community that is “Compelled by Love”?
• Reflect on this week: _What are you really compelled by?_
18 Oct 2026
Commissioned to the next
Living Our Values: Commissioned to the next
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kelly J. Tam
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Are we simply moving, or are we discerning what God is calling to us next?
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE…is God leading us next?
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
—2 Timothy 2:1–7
I. We are shaped by what we have received. (2 Timothy 2:1)
II. We grow what has been entrusted. (2 Timothy 2:2)
III. We pass on what we have been formed to live out. (2 Timothy 2:3–7)
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