Austin Chinese Church

The journey of the Hebrews back to God’s home begins with a deliverer. What we learn about Moses teaches us a lot about God and his acts of deliverance for his people.

Our church's theme for 2025 is "Building a Missional Community." Worship, community and mission must be lived out intentionally for us to be faithful to God's calling. Through the lifestyle of the early church, we can learn what it means to be a missional community.

Looking forward to the future oftentimes means reflecting back on the past. Where do we want to go? What do we want to accomplish? Let's first start with where we've been and how God has been moving. Then let's commit to God's call for us in this next year.

The child, who is called Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, is coming. The son, who is called Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace, is coming. In joy we await his arrival, the One in whom his righteous kingdom will be established forever.

What is it that most brings peace to your heart? Or another way to ask this is, “What seems to rob you of peace on a regular basis? The answers that come from these questions will tell you a lot about your heart and mine. In a world that yearns for peace in the midst of stresses, conflicts, wars, brokenness, and sadness, we celebrate the Christmas story and the fact that Jesus has come and will come again.

Where is Christmas? The answer is found in the God who wants to demonstrate his faithfulness to us. And by doing so, we place our hope in him who wants to be with us in the present and forevermore. God is Immanuel.

The conclusion of 2 Corinthians is an examination of ourselves. Who are we? Who do we claim ourselves to be? If we are truly in Christ Jesus, our lives will reflect a ministry of reconciliation that promotes restoration, comfort and peace amongst one another as we are in Christ.

Reconciliation lived out well is a calling after others. It is a life that uplifts others, serves others, loves others. Real reconciliation is the spiritual investment in others' lives and pointing them towards the mercy and grace of Christ Jesus.

Thorns usually have a negative connotation. Thorny situations. Thorny relationships. Injuries in the yard from working in the garden. We usually go out of the way to protect ourselves (and those we love) from experiencing the pain and wounds that thorns often cause. But is it possible that we are supposed to embrace the thorns that God has given to us? Was Paul crazy to use the words, “boast” and “content” when sharing about his pain? Can thorns in our life really be FROM God?

Paul understood his leadership to the Corinthian church to combine both strength and weakness. What can we learn from Paul’s example as we seek to be a witness as a church today?