A Different Kind of King for a Different Kind of Home

Sermon date: March 29, 2026

Scripture: John 12:12–16; Zechariah 9:9-10

Pastor Min Xiao

CGCM English Service

Reflection (for parents) How did this sermon remind you of the ways you have shown sacrificial love to your children and the areas it may still be lacking at home?
Action (for parents) What is one specific action you can take at home to build a closer relationship with your children?
Response (for youth) What is one step you can take to grow closer to God, and how can you show greater appreciation to your parents?
Response (For everyone) What is one step you can take to grow closer to God, and how can you show greater appreciation to the people God has put in your life?

Deuteronomy #10 – 2 Truths and a Lie

Sermon date: March 22, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

How does the description of the “tall Anakites with their big cities with tall walls” help you understand God’s command to ‘drive/wipe them out’
If God’s purpose of reminding us “who we are” (fickle, unreliable) IS NOT to make us miserable? Why does it get highlighted so frequently?
God wants His people to remember “who He is”. He is the one who fights for them. He is the one who remains faithful even when we are not. When will you need to remember that this week? What does a response look like?
How does Jesus show us “who God is”?

Sermon date: February 22, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-25

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

Why does this passage start and end with retelling the story of the Exodus (v10-12, 21-25)? What is God’s point?
Why do they need to be “careful” not to forget the Lord (v12)? How does Jesus help us see the purpose behind God’s Law?
Are there ways you can consider ‘structuring’ your life to show your trust in God and help you ‘remember’ the Gospel?

Date: February 8, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-33

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

What is the “foundation” for God’s Command for Sabbath Rest?
What does it mean that “Words” 6-10 are the Bill of Rights for OTHER people?
Why is it based on the needs of others? Have you ever “felt” like the Israliete community in 5:25
How does Jesus demonstrate God’s loving understanding of our limitations in His presence?
How does Jesus enable what God “wishes” would happen in 5:29?

Date: February 1, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-11

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

Why does God remind them of their relationship before anything else?
What kind of relationship is it? How does God’s “Loyal Love” to the 1,000 generation surprise you?
Does it bring you comfort, peace, joy? Why?
What does it mean to “take up God’s name” in an inappropriate way?
How does Jesus help you understand God’s “Loyal Love”, and what it looks like?

Date: January 25, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-40

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

What are Some Reasons Why God is so Against Idolatry/Making Idols?
How Does This Passage Help Us Understand
What is Wrong Inside Each One of Us?
What does Moses say is God’s Motivation for His faithfulness to His people? (His love)
How does Jesus help us understand God’s commitment to love people? (God’s love made visible)

Date: January 11, 2026

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1-3

Pastor Eric Sandberg

CGCM English Service

What does God want His people to remember about who He is, who They are? Why?
Are there times when fear caused you to “forget” instead of “remember” who God is?
How does Jesus help us remember “who God is” and how he sees us?
How does that help us be honest with our fears and failures?
How can we remember who “we are” (acknowledge our sin, failure, fear, weakness etc..) without it causing us to get stuck in shame? Or, is that what God wants?!