Austin Chinese Church

The Ten Commandments are often viewed as a rigid list of rules, but at their core, they are the framework for a covenant relationship between a holy God and His redeemed people. These commandments aren’t about legalism, but about love, identity, and trust. Discover how God's law reveals His heart and how obedience becomes an act of worship, not obligation.

It is hard to think of a job in all of history that was more difficult and underappreciated than the one Moses had! Working for a Master that was/is perfect, all powerful, all knowing, and always present. Leading a group of people who were scared for their lives, who had very short memories, and who regularly complained. But they were about to receive 10 commandments and a thing called "the Law" that would change their lives forever. Moses had been called to lead and prepare the children of Israel. What can we learn from his life, especially those of us who are Dads and also "called to prepare."

Community is important in our journey home to God. The work of the Lord is to be shared. It is not meant to be a lonely endeavor, but one in which God calls his church to lead, serve, and build His kingdom together. You don’t have to carry it all. We’re in this together.

When the pressures of life leave us weary, it's easy to forget who goes before us. In Exodus 17, we meet the God who satisfies our needs and secures our victories - sometimes through a rock, sometimes through a raised hand. Here we see what it means to belong to the Lord - our source, our strength, and our banner in every battle.

In a culture driven by more—more wealth, more control, more comfort—we often overlook the quiet miracle of "just enough." In Exodus 16, God provides manna in the wilderness, not in abundance, but in sufficiency—daily bread to teach His people dependence, trust, and gratitude. This week, we’ll explore how God's provision, though sometimes simple and even unexpected, is always sufficient. Discover how learning to live with “just enough” frees us from anxiety, fuels our faith, and fosters a deeper contentment in the Giver rather than the gift.

Sometimes, even after experiencing the power and delivery from God, we still lose faith and trust in the moment of hardship. The Song of Moses reminds us to keep our focus on the faithfulness of God and to obey His commands. It's not a guarantee that we'll be free from hardship, but that God will remain faithful through our hardship.

In a world that glorifies loud opinions, constant updates, and frantic control, God invites us into something radical—silence. In Exodus 14, with an army behind them and a sea in front of them, the Israelites panic. But God doesn’t give them a battle plan—He gives them a command: “Be still.” We’re cutting through the chaos to rediscover the quiet power of trust. Because sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is stop talking, stop striving, and just stand still. Less noise. More faith. Let God fight.

Sometimes the path God takes us on isn’t the fastest or the easiest—but it’s always the surest. In Exodus 13, as Israel begins its journey out of Egypt, God leads them the long way around, not through the land of the Philistines, but through the wilderness. Why? Because He knows what’s ahead. From this message we’ll discover the power of divine detours, the beauty of being led by God's presence, and the faith it takes to trust His direction even when the road winds. God's way may not be quick—but it’s always right.

Easter Sunday is the day that we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is one of the foundational building blocks of the Christian faith. Look at what the Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15, in verses 14 and 17: “And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain… And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” So, the question we want to ask today is this: was Christ really raised? Did Jesus really come back to life again after being crucified on Good Friday? I believe that when we look at the evidence, we’ll come to the conclusion that Jesus really did rise from the grave - there’s just no other explanation.

Passover is so much more than a ceremony or ritual. It was a necessary means to accomplish everything that God had established in the past, present, and future. Through this incredible picture of grace, it would point us to the ultimate act of grace for all who would believe.