Photosynthesis 光合作用
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ . This is a follow-on to the sermon on The Four Soils but can be used completely separately. Powerpoint presentation in English and Chinese.
Parables
These are parables by Jesus and some additional allegories
The Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge 切求的寡婦和不義的法官
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 This is another parable that is perplexing to many people. Is God represented by an unjust judge? Why didn’t the widow fight for justice on her own? How should we deal with the issue of justice? Powerpoint presentation – … [ Read more… ]
Faithful and Wise Servants 又忠心又有智慧的僕人
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Matt. 24:45-51 This is a parable closely related to the Meaning of Life and the Kingdom of Heaven series. It clearly explains the roles and responsibilities of our earthly ministries. This is another must-understand parables for Christians serious about living for … [ Read more… ]
The Barren Fig Tree in the Vineyard 在葡萄園裡的不結果的無花果樹
By George Huang Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 The biggest mystery of this parable lies in a tiny detail: It’s the barren fig tree in the vineyard. But why is a fig tree in a vineyard? What does a fig tree in a vineyard actually do? Those two questions show us the proper Christian attitude and God’s … [ Read more… ]
Parable of the Evil Tenants 凶惡佃農的比喻
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Matt. 21:33-41 This is a parable closely related to the Meaning of Life and the Kingdom of Heaven series. It seems that tenant farming is the best analogy of our earthly lives (instead of slavery or direct employment). There are also … [ Read more… ]
King’s Wedding Banquet 國王的婚宴
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 This is a parable about salvation but also our continued effort to stay on the journey to Heaven. This banquet had a special twist and the original invitees all refused to come. The later, last-minute invitees, which represent all … [ Read more… ]
Parable of the Shrewd Manager 聰明的管家
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 This is the third of three sermons of “The Meaning of Christian Life” series. The meaning of Christian Life is found in the understanding of what God expects of us with respect to the three “T’s” in our earthly … [ Read more… ]
Parable of the Bags of Gold / Talents 才幹的比喻
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 This is the second of three sermons of “The Meaning of Christian Life” series. The meaning of Christian Life is found in the understanding of what God expects of us with respect to the three “T’s” in our earthly … [ Read more… ]
Parable of the Ten Minas 交銀於十僕的比喻
By George Huang Initially given as a sermon at Chinatown Church of Christ Scripture: Luke 19:11-27 This is the first of three sermons of “The Meaning of Christian Life” series. The meaning of Christian Life is found in the understanding of what God expects of us with respect to the three “T’s” in our earthly … [ Read more… ]
Building on a Solid Foundation 建在堅實的根基上
By George Huang Scripture: Luke 6:47-49 This seemingly easy-to-understand parable tells us something we often forget — to build on the right foundation. Are you at the right location? Do you know the soil conditions so you know how to lay your foundation? This parable forces us to evaluate ourselves frequently so we do not … [ Read more… ]