The message for today:
Current message series - What Will Hold Us Together?
Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Title: Pt. 7 - Our Purity (part II)
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho
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Announcements
Cornerstone
This is our ministry in which we help feed the urban poor downtown.
It will be happening THIS Saturday. We meet at church at 2pm, then head downtown together.
If you want to meet us there, go to 170 Jarvis St. by 3pm.
To sign up, please e-mail 212@yntoronto.com
Membership Class
The next one will be on Tuesday December 13th at 7:00pm at Church.
Please register with office@yntoronto.com
Save These Dates!
- Friday, Dec. 23rd is our annual Christmas banquet "Jubilation".
It will start at 7pm. We'll tell you more details in the coming weeks.
- December 28-30 is our Poiema winter retreat.
HEAL
Come and pray. Our Saturday morning prayer starts at 10am.
We meet in choir room B.
Wednesday in the Word
The bible study continues this week from 7:20 - 8:45pm.
Tutors Needed
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students at
Willowtree (Yonge / Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor / Sherbourne).
For more info, please e-mail Elliot Shin (eshin@torontocitymisson).
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Last Week's Sermon Summary and Discussion Questions
Sermon: What Will Hold Us Together? Our Purity
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-12
Summary: We've all heard of church scandals and know the damage they cause. The damage is felt not only in the church but outside as well. When believers fail to deal with sin in the lives of its members, sin multiplies and spreads. This destroys the church's witness to the surrounding culture and grieves God. Therefore we must learn not only to deal with our own sins but the sins of our brothers and sisters as well. There are three appropriate responses to the sins of other believers. First is mourning. We are called to care deeply for one another to the point where we grieve over their sins. Second, we're called to exercise judgement - not in a proud and condemning way - but judgement in the sense of right and wrong. We must not shy away from calling sin in the lives of our brothers and sisters for what it really is. And third we must act. If a brother or sister is unrepentant, we must do something. Doing nothing while a fellow believer sins is not an option. One thing that will help us to act is when we prioritize their future well-being over their immediate needs. Their immediate need might be acceptance and friendship but such things will never bring repentance. We must act by withholding our acceptance and friendship so they, seeing the the consequences of their actions, will come turn their lives around. While such an act may seem cruel, this 'cruelty' is really an act of grace in the bigger picture.
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you handle a situation in which your friend was clearly sinning? How would you respond?
2. Do you think you would ever withdraw your friendship from a friend who was unrepentant? If not, why not?
3. Do you think that you could ever come to a situation where you had to choose friendship with God over friendship with one of your friends? What kind of situation would bring something like this about?
4. In some cultures, an individual`s sin is blamed on the family or community (the rationale being that the individual is a product of his or her family). If there is a moral failing in the church, should the church be blamed?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-12
Summary: We've all heard of church scandals and know the damage they cause. The damage is felt not only in the church but outside as well. When believers fail to deal with sin in the lives of its members, sin multiplies and spreads. This destroys the church's witness to the surrounding culture and grieves God. Therefore we must learn not only to deal with our own sins but the sins of our brothers and sisters as well. There are three appropriate responses to the sins of other believers. First is mourning. We are called to care deeply for one another to the point where we grieve over their sins. Second, we're called to exercise judgement - not in a proud and condemning way - but judgement in the sense of right and wrong. We must not shy away from calling sin in the lives of our brothers and sisters for what it really is. And third we must act. If a brother or sister is unrepentant, we must do something. Doing nothing while a fellow believer sins is not an option. One thing that will help us to act is when we prioritize their future well-being over their immediate needs. Their immediate need might be acceptance and friendship but such things will never bring repentance. We must act by withholding our acceptance and friendship so they, seeing the the consequences of their actions, will come turn their lives around. While such an act may seem cruel, this 'cruelty' is really an act of grace in the bigger picture.
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you handle a situation in which your friend was clearly sinning? How would you respond?
2. Do you think you would ever withdraw your friendship from a friend who was unrepentant? If not, why not?
3. Do you think that you could ever come to a situation where you had to choose friendship with God over friendship with one of your friends? What kind of situation would bring something like this about?
4. In some cultures, an individual`s sin is blamed on the family or community (the rationale being that the individual is a product of his or her family). If there is a moral failing in the church, should the church be blamed?
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Nov. 20, 2011
Today's sermon:
*Due to technical difficulties, the sermon won't be uploaded*
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Here's your announcements for this week.
Wednesdays in the Word
The bible study continues this Wed. from 7:20 - 8:45pm.
They're still going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
It's on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house, hosting dinner-DVD-discussion.
For more information, contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
Tutors are Needed
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students.
Locations are Willowtree (Yonge & Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor & Sherbourne).
Please e-mail Elliot Shin (eshin@torontocitymission) if you're interested.
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer continues, starting at 10am.
We meet in Choir Room B.
*Due to technical difficulties, the sermon won't be uploaded*
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Here's your announcements for this week.
Wednesdays in the Word
The bible study continues this Wed. from 7:20 - 8:45pm.
They're still going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
It's on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house, hosting dinner-DVD-discussion.
For more information, contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
Tutors are Needed
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students.
Locations are Willowtree (Yonge & Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor & Sherbourne).
Please e-mail Elliot Shin (eshin@torontocitymission) if you're interested.
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer continues, starting at 10am.
We meet in Choir Room B.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Last Week's Sermon Summary and Discussion Questions
Sermon: Our Foundation (1 Corinthians 3:1-12)
Date: October 13, 2011
Summary:
When people are divided, the church cannot stand. The life of Christ flows through the body of Christ which is the church. Now if the members of the body of Christ are divided, then the life of Christ in that church is emptied. Forgive me but imagine a body that has been severed, divided into different parts - could you say that there is life in that body? No, the body ceased to be alive the moment it was severed. The same is true of the church. Division kills life and revival in the church. Now one of the most subtle and therefore dangerous temptations in church life is to prefer one pastor/leader over the others. This divided loyalty negates what God is doing through all the pastors and leaders whom he himself has called. Pastors are servants called by God. They are not gurus or saviours. They are simply men called to a specific task for which they will be held accountable to God. Pastors are part of a greater work that God is doing, which is greater than any one man can accomplish. And it is God himself who is building the church. Do not put pastors/leaders on a pedestal nor treat them too harshly by expecting them to fulfill things for which they have not been gifted. Be loyal to the work God is doing in a church through the pastors, do not be loyal to any one pastor over and above another. They are simply workers in God's field. You however are the field, for which God has a wonderful plan.
Discussion Questions:
1. How do you think preference of a particular pastor or leader is dangerous?
2. Have you experienced division that resulted from various loyalties to various pastors?
3. What kind of pastor/leader do you tend to gravitate towards? Why?
4. What did you think of the way God has used Rev Kim, Rev Lee, and Rev Song at YN?
5. How do you feel about YN?
Date: October 13, 2011
Summary:
When people are divided, the church cannot stand. The life of Christ flows through the body of Christ which is the church. Now if the members of the body of Christ are divided, then the life of Christ in that church is emptied. Forgive me but imagine a body that has been severed, divided into different parts - could you say that there is life in that body? No, the body ceased to be alive the moment it was severed. The same is true of the church. Division kills life and revival in the church. Now one of the most subtle and therefore dangerous temptations in church life is to prefer one pastor/leader over the others. This divided loyalty negates what God is doing through all the pastors and leaders whom he himself has called. Pastors are servants called by God. They are not gurus or saviours. They are simply men called to a specific task for which they will be held accountable to God. Pastors are part of a greater work that God is doing, which is greater than any one man can accomplish. And it is God himself who is building the church. Do not put pastors/leaders on a pedestal nor treat them too harshly by expecting them to fulfill things for which they have not been gifted. Be loyal to the work God is doing in a church through the pastors, do not be loyal to any one pastor over and above another. They are simply workers in God's field. You however are the field, for which God has a wonderful plan.
Discussion Questions:
1. How do you think preference of a particular pastor or leader is dangerous?
2. Have you experienced division that resulted from various loyalties to various pastors?
3. What kind of pastor/leader do you tend to gravitate towards? Why?
4. What did you think of the way God has used Rev Kim, Rev Lee, and Rev Song at YN?
5. How do you feel about YN?
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Nov. 13, 2011
First off, it's Young Nak's birthday today! Happy 34th!
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Here is the message spoken today (Nov. 13, 2011).
Message series - What Will Hold Us Together?
Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-11
Title: Pt. 5 - Our Foundation
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho
Download MP3
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Don't forget announcements, people!
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer continues this week, starting at 10am.
We meet in Choir Room B. Come and pray.
Wednesdays in the Word
This bible study continues this Wednesdays, from 7:20pm - 8:45pm.
They are going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
For those interested in learning more about the Christian faith, come out.
It's on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house, hosting dinner-DVD-discussion.
For more information, contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
Women's Retreat (Dec. 2-3)
Location: Fairhavens Conference Centre
Theme: Trusting in Transition - Submitting to God in Every Season
The speaker will be Janet Kim.
Good News: Poiema members who are planning to come only need to pay $40!
For more info, please contact Pastor Jane Shin.
Tutors Needed
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students.
Locations are Willowtree (Yonge & Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor & Sherbourne).
Please e-mail Elliot Shin (eshin@torontocitymission) if you're interested.
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Here is the message spoken today (Nov. 13, 2011).
Message series - What Will Hold Us Together?
Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-11
Title: Pt. 5 - Our Foundation
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho
Download MP3
_____
Don't forget announcements, people!
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer continues this week, starting at 10am.
We meet in Choir Room B. Come and pray.
Wednesdays in the Word
This bible study continues this Wednesdays, from 7:20pm - 8:45pm.
They are going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
For those interested in learning more about the Christian faith, come out.
It's on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house, hosting dinner-DVD-discussion.
For more information, contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
Women's Retreat (Dec. 2-3)
Location: Fairhavens Conference Centre
Theme: Trusting in Transition - Submitting to God in Every Season
The speaker will be Janet Kim.
Good News: Poiema members who are planning to come only need to pay $40!
For more info, please contact Pastor Jane Shin.
Tutors Needed
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students.
Locations are Willowtree (Yonge & Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor & Sherbourne).
Please e-mail Elliot Shin (eshin@torontocitymission) if you're interested.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Last Week's Sermon Summary and Discussion Questions
Sermon: Our Common Calling (1 Corinthians 6:1-11)
Date: Sunday November 6, 2011
Summary:
Conflict is a part of life. There will be times when we are wronged and cheated (there will also be times when we wrong and cheat others). How are we to deal with it? Is there an alternative other than replaying the offense over and over in our minds, wishing we had said this or done that and come out the victor? Harbouring resentment and plotting ways to even the score? There is but the answer may take us deeper than we're willing to go - for it asks that we face some big questions of our faith: What we're called for, What we're called to, and What we've been called from. Only when we see clearly that we've been called for a glorious destiny - that all which is truly good will be ours forever because of what Christ has done, will we be able to handle losing the perishable things of this world - reputation, money, time. Only when we see clearly what we're called to - that is to be his witnesses to those around us - we will consider it more important to display love, peace, and virtue than to get even. And only when we see clearly what we've been called from - a life of sin and death, and this by the cross, can we say 'since Christ forgave me, i will forgive you.'
Discussion Questions:
1. Think of the last few times you were wronged? How did you react? Was it surprising?
2. Why do you think you reacted in that way?
3. What happens if someone takes the attitude "I will never be wronged!" to its logical conclusion?
4. How can you apply the gospel (that Christ died so that we could truly live) to yourself the next time you're wronged?
Date: Sunday November 6, 2011
Summary:
Conflict is a part of life. There will be times when we are wronged and cheated (there will also be times when we wrong and cheat others). How are we to deal with it? Is there an alternative other than replaying the offense over and over in our minds, wishing we had said this or done that and come out the victor? Harbouring resentment and plotting ways to even the score? There is but the answer may take us deeper than we're willing to go - for it asks that we face some big questions of our faith: What we're called for, What we're called to, and What we've been called from. Only when we see clearly that we've been called for a glorious destiny - that all which is truly good will be ours forever because of what Christ has done, will we be able to handle losing the perishable things of this world - reputation, money, time. Only when we see clearly what we're called to - that is to be his witnesses to those around us - we will consider it more important to display love, peace, and virtue than to get even. And only when we see clearly what we've been called from - a life of sin and death, and this by the cross, can we say 'since Christ forgave me, i will forgive you.'
Discussion Questions:
1. Think of the last few times you were wronged? How did you react? Was it surprising?
2. Why do you think you reacted in that way?
3. What happens if someone takes the attitude "I will never be wronged!" to its logical conclusion?
4. How can you apply the gospel (that Christ died so that we could truly live) to yourself the next time you're wronged?
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Nov. 6, 2011
Here's the sermon that was spoken on Nov. 6, 2011.
Message series - What Will Hold Us Together?
Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Title: Pt. 4 - Our Common Calling
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho
Download MP3
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Here's the announcements for this week
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer is canceled for this week.
Promise Keepers Men's Conference
Dates: November 18-19
Location: Hershey Centre in Mississauga.
Register w/ Deacon Paul Park (ppaulo71@yahoo.ca).
Women's Retreat
Dates: December 2-3, at Fairhavens Conference Centre
The theme is 'Trusting in Transitions - Submitting to God in Every Season'.
The speaker will be Janet Kim.
The fee for Poiema members is $40, and registration start on Nov. 13th.
If you have any inquiries, please talk to Pastor Jane Shin.
Tutors Needed for TCM
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students in their
Willowtree (Yonge/Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor/Sherbourne) locations.
Please e-mail Elliot Shin for more info (eshin@torontocitymission).
Wednesdays in the Word
The bible study continues this Wednesday, 7:20pm - 8:45pm.
We're going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
This dinner-DVD-discussion happens on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house,
talking about the basics of Christianity.
For more information, please contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
Message series - What Will Hold Us Together?
Scripture verse: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Title: Pt. 4 - Our Common Calling
Spoken by Pastor Chang Cho
Download MP3
______
Here's the announcements for this week
HEAL
Our Saturday morning prayer is canceled for this week.
Promise Keepers Men's Conference
Dates: November 18-19
Location: Hershey Centre in Mississauga.
Register w/ Deacon Paul Park (ppaulo71@yahoo.ca).
Women's Retreat
Dates: December 2-3, at Fairhavens Conference Centre
The theme is 'Trusting in Transitions - Submitting to God in Every Season'.
The speaker will be Janet Kim.
The fee for Poiema members is $40, and registration start on Nov. 13th.
If you have any inquiries, please talk to Pastor Jane Shin.
Tutors Needed for TCM
Toronto City Mission (TCM) needs volunteers to tutor students in their
Willowtree (Yonge/Sheppard) and St. Jamestown (Bloor/Sherbourne) locations.
Please e-mail Elliot Shin for more info (eshin@torontocitymission).
Wednesdays in the Word
The bible study continues this Wednesday, 7:20pm - 8:45pm.
We're going through the book of Mark.
Christianity Explored
This dinner-DVD-discussion happens on Thursdays at Pastor Peter's house,
talking about the basics of Christianity.
For more information, please contact Deacon Teddy Kim (ce@yntoronto.com).
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