Sermons from CityLight Community Church in Linkou District Taipei, Taiwan
The hope of the Gospel propels us to consider whether or not the promises of the Kingdom of Heaven are real. If not, do whatever you want to do. If yes, then the difficulties in obtaining the Kingdom of Heaven, as described in the Letter to the Hebrews, are worth any sacrifice.福音的盼望促使我們思考天國的應許是否為真。如果沒有，那就做任何你想做的事。如果是的話，那麼正如《希伯來書》中所描述的， 為了擁有天國所遇到的困難是值得任何犧牲的。
Hebrews 12 encourages believers to endure through difficulties, because we've come to a Savior who is our only way to God 希伯來書第十二章鼓勵信徒們在困境中要堅忍，因為有一位救主成為了我們通往神唯一的道路
Hebrews 12:1 tells us to run the race set out for us. This week, we look at the story of Wang Mingdao, a man who did just that by always looking to Jesus.希伯來書 12:1 告訴我們要奔那擺在前面的道路。本週透過王明道的故事，我們看見，他如何在向著標竿前進的過程，繼續仰望耶穌。
In the famous chapter on faith, we find a succinct definition, an honor roll of faithful men and women in the old testament, and are told just how important faith is to God. But there is a deeper theme here of finding our way home that echoes one of the central stories of both Old and New Testaments. From the Garden of Eden, to the New Jerusalem, the journey to a home where we can be with God is our journey. And it means we are both pilgrims and exiles, and that means something for how we should live.在眾人皆知的信心章節中，我們看到了簡明的定義，在舊約中忠心的角色，並了解信心對神有多重要。但這裡還有一個更深層的主題，那就是尋找回家的路，這與舊約和新約的核心故事之一相呼應。從伊甸園到新耶路撒冷，通往與神同在的家園的這段路就是我們的旅程。這意味著我們既是朝聖者，也是寄居者，這對我們應該如何生活有著深遠的意義。
Jesus Christ, as the anchor of our soul to God, will come again to save those who eagerly await the coming of our great high priest. 耶穌基督是我們靈魂倚靠神的錨，將會再次降臨，拯救那些熱切等待我們偉大大祭司降臨的人。
Here Hebrews expands on the idea of Jesus as the new and greater high priest who brings a better covenant. In explaining this, Hebrews speaks to the priesthood and the temple as a "shadow and copy". This is important for us as we come to understand that the new covenant completes what was pointed toward in the old. 希伯來書在這一章更進一步地說明，為什麼耶穌是更偉大的大祭司，以及他所帶來更好的約。並說明舊約的祭司職分及聖所其實只是縮影和複製。這對我們來說很重要，因為我們開始明白新約完成了舊約所說的。
A warning and a promise. The author of Hebrews warns us to not harden our hearts to God so that we may inherit the promise secured for us by our great High Priest Jesus Christ.是一個警告也是一個應許。希伯來書的作者警告我們，不要對神剛硬我們的心，這樣我們才能承受那位大祭司耶穌基督為我們成就的應許。
In this episode, we dive deep into Hebrews 4:14-5:10, exploring the powerful truth that Jesus is our Great High Priest. Unlike the Old Testament priests who had to continually offer sacrifices for their own sins and those of the people, Jesus—fully God and fully man—offered Himself as the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice. Because He was without sin, He is uniquely qualified to mediate between us and God. Join us as we uncover the depths of God's mercy and grace in Christ, our perfect High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses yet remains without sin. Be encouraged to draw near to Him daily and walk in obedience, even through suffering, just as He did. Tune in and be reminded of the incredible hope we have in Jesus! 在本集節目中，我們深入探討《希伯來書》4:14-5:10，揭示耶穌作為我們「偉大的大祭司」的寶貴真理。與舊約的大祭司不同，他們需要不斷地為自己的罪和百姓的罪獻祭，耶穌——完全的神、完全的人——一次獻上自己作為完美、永遠有效的贖罪祭。因祂無罪，祂是獨一無二的中保，將我們帶到神面前。在本集內容中，我們將一起認識神在基督裡的憐憫與恩典。耶穌作為無罪的中保，完全明白我們的軟弱，並且正在天上為我們代求。願這信息鼓勵你，每一天都親近祂，並效法祂的榜樣，在苦難中學習順服！歡迎收聽，一起在基督裡得著盼望！
Hebrews 4 continues the author's stark warning that if we are not careful we may fall away. That may seem at odds with the assurance we find in the words of Paul, but when read through the lens of Hebrews 3:14 we see that our confidence and our need for vigilance are part of a whole. That is because faith is more than a modernist intellectual assent, it is a commitment that both demands and inspires behavior that reflects our faith. 作者在希伯來書第四章，繼續嚴厲警告：如果我們不小心，很有可能會墮落。這似乎與我們在保羅的話語中找到的保證不一致，但當我們透過希伯來書 3:14 的視角來閱讀時，我們會發現我們的信心和警惕的需要，其實是一個整體的一部分。這是因為信仰不僅僅是一種現代主義人士的知識認同，它更是一種要求並同時激發我們對於信仰委身的一種體現。
If our destiny as Christians is a glorious world to come, getting there is not like buying a ticket on the HSR. Getting to our final destination is more like climbing a steep mountain, with real dangers. God's design is that we will get there if we climb together.如果身為基督徒的未來是要進入一個榮耀的世界，那麼到達那裡並不像購買高鐵車票那麼簡單。到達最終目的地更像是攀登一座陡峭的山，充滿著真正的危險。上帝的計劃是，只要我們同心協力，就一定能到達目的地。
Why did City Light call a new pastor? What is the message that makes City Light worth listening to? These questions are answered from Hebrews 2.城市之光為什麼需要一位新的牧師？是什麼樣的信息城市之光必須要聽見的？這些問題的答案都在希伯來書第二章裡。
The author is unknown but the message is clear: do not abandon your first love! In this message, we will look at how Jesus Christ is supreme above every aspect of creation, including angels, and so we should submit every good thing to the lordship of Jesus Christ. 作者不詳，但訊息很明確：不要拋下起初的愛！在本篇信息中，我們將探討耶穌基督如何超越一切創造物，包括天使，因此我們應該將一切美好的事物置於耶穌基督的主權之下。
As we think about going forward, we also think about what God has done in the past. This week, while we celebrate what God has done, we also want to pay attention to where God is taking us through listening to the founding stories of Citylight.當我們思考未來時，我們也會思考上帝過去所做的事。本週，我們在慶祝上帝所做的一切的同時，也想透過聆聽城市之光的創始故事來關注上帝將帶我們去哪裡。
Prayer is essential but it can be difficult especially in times of disappointment and suffering. The parable of the persistent widow reveals three ways we can be encouraged to not lose heart and continue to pray. 禱告是必要的，但可能會很困難，特別是在失望和痛苦的時候。堅持不懈的寡婦的比喻說明了三種可以鼓勵我們不要氣餒並繼續禱告的方法
For the new year, we will be looking at how our work, broadly understood, can glorify God. Looking to the example of Bezalel from the Book of Exodus, we see how any kind of work can glorify God. 在新的一年裡，我們將思考我們的工作如何從廣義上榮耀上帝。透過《出埃及記》中比撒列的例子，我們看到任何工作都可以榮耀上帝。
As we approach a new year with significant changes, we have much to look forward to, and some difficulties to endure. What kind of vision will strengthen us to serve faithfully today? There is value in looking back, where we have come from, and looking forward, where we would like to go. But, our greatest strength comes from looking up, at the sovereign God who rules the nations and orders history. This is Isaiah's vision. 我們即將迎來充滿重大變化的新年，我們有很多值得期待的事情，也有一些困難需要忍受。現今有什麼樣的願景能夠增加我們在信心中服事的能力？回顧我們來自哪裡，展望我們想要去哪裡，這些都是很有價值的。但是，我們最大的力量來自於仰望那位統治萬國、編寫歷史的至高無上的神。這是以賽亞的願景。
In the conclusion to our Advent series we go back to the prophecy of Simeon and discover what the love of God means in the Bible. 在我們的待降期系列的結尾，我們回顧了西面的預言，並探索了上帝之愛在聖經中的意義。
For the first week of Advent, our theme is hope. Jeremiah 29:11 famously promises a "future and a hope". Often, we misinterpret that as a promise for us, rather than for the Israelites in exile. But the promise of a future for them points to a new relationship between God and his people, one only made possible through Christ's coming and his death and resurrection. In the promises of Jeremiah 29 we see the hope of Christmas, through which God fulfills his greatest problem that we will be his people and he will be our God. 待降期第一周，本週的主題是盼望。耶利米書 29:11 出名的應許「未來與盼望」。我們常將其誤解為對我們的應許，而不是對流亡的以色列人的應許。這個對他們未來的應許顯示上帝與祂的子民之間有一種新的關係，這種關係只有透過基督的到來以及祂的死亡和復活才成為可能。在耶利米書第 29 章的應許中，我們看到了聖誕節的盼望，透過聖誕節，神解決了祂最大的問題：我們將成為祂的子民，祂將成為我們的神。
This week, continuing last week's sermon, we see that a life of faith always produces acts that flow from that faith as in the life of Abraham.本週，延續上週的信息，我們看見有信心的人生總會因著信心而產生行動，就如亞伯拉罕的一生。
This week, we will look at Galatians 3 in order to see the basis of our salvation is, and always will be, faith.本週，我們透過查考加拉太書 3 章，看看我們的救恩基礎是，並且永遠是，信心。
In his opening remarks in Colossians, Paul repeatedly mentions knowledge. How he explains it, that knowledge is possible because we are delivered, redeemed, and forgiven in Christ. And it is through that knowledge - of God and his will - that we can walk in a manner worthy of God, bear fruit in good works, and persevere. And there are few better ways to know God than to be in prayer and the Word and to be at church. 保羅在歌羅西書的前言中多次提到知識。他是這樣解釋的：知識之所以成為可能，是因為我們在基督裡得到了釋放、救贖和寬恕。正是透過這種關於上帝和祂的旨意的知識，我們才能以配得上帝的方式行事，在善行上結出果實，並堅持下去。要認識神，禱告、讀神的話和去教會是較好的方法。
Through Luke 10:35-39, we are looking at the failure of religion, the goodness of the Gospel and the urgency of missions. 透過路加福音 10:35-39，我們看見宗教的失敗、福音的好處以及分享福音的急迫性。
In Matthew 28:16-20 we're shown that we serve a Great God who has given us His Great Commission with a Great Promise. We can be assured that He is with us always, even to the end of the age, when we're using our lives to make His name known among all nations, tribes, tongues, and people. 馬太福音 28 章 16-20節告訴我們，這位我們服事的偉大的神，賜給我們大使命，及極大的應許。當我們在萬國、萬民和萬邦中宣揚祂的名，祂必與我們同在，直到這世代的終結。
At the end of his chronicle, Nehemiah recounts three sins that have crept into the community that he confronts and tries to fix by directly addressing the incentivizers. Yet through his account we increasingly see Nehemiah's concern about his legacy - whether the fixes will hold and whether his efforts will be remembered. He repeats a refrain that is a reminder to all of us: when we are called on to do difficult things, we can trust that God sees and remembers. 在尼希米最後的紀錄中，他再次提出有三種罪悄悄的潛入猶大百姓中，並且試圖直接質問這些提出利誘的人來解決問題。透過這些我們看見尼希米對於他將留下的事蹟有許多顧慮－他的方法是否能夠持續以及神是否會紀念他。他反覆提出的這個行動提醒我們：當神呼召我們完成艱難的事，我們要相信神都看見並且記念。
Nehemiah 12 is more than just singing and dancing. It's a celebration of a restored relationship between God and His people, a new marriage. How amazing and good our God is! 尼希米記第十二章的歡樂不只是因為歌唱。這裡的歡樂是慶祝神按著自己的應許恢復了祂的百姓，就像一個婚禮。神是何等的奇妙和良善！
Let's dive into Nehemiah and explore how rebuilding a wall transformed Israel's heart. We'll reflect on Israel's covenant, the sacrifices they made, the deeper motivations behind their actions, and most importantly, how their commitment challenges us today to align our hearts and actions with God's goodness. 本週一起進入尼希米記來探索透過城牆的重建以色列百姓的心也被轉化了。藉由百姓的立約、所獻上的祭、他們行為背後更深的動機，以及最重要的，他們的委身，我們要反思這一切挑戰我們的心和行動能夠如何與神的良善如出一徹。
As the people of Israel continue in repentance and confession of sin, the history of salvation is unfolded. The Israelites respond by a renewal of the covenant in writing. How would you write such a covenant if you were to be faced with this task today? 以色列百姓在繼續悔改和認罪中，救恩的歷史也被揭曉。以色列百姓的回應就是寫下他們與神重立的約定。假設今天換作是你與神重新立約，內容會是什麼？
Nehemiah 8 records the beginning of a spiritual revival among the Israelites after they have finished the building of the walls around Jerusalem. This revival is centered around the Word of God and shows how sacred God sees the repentance of His people when they turn to Him in brokenness. 尼希米記第八章紀錄著以色列人在重建耶路撒冷城牆後，開始經歷屬靈的復興。整個復興圍繞著神的話語，並看見當神百姓在破碎中悔改轉向祂時，這一切是如此的神聖。
Nehemiah 7 details the list of people that returned to Israel. We often don't think these list of things and people in the Bible are important but we learn the significance of this careful detailing of records in this week's sermon. 尼希米記第 7 章詳細列出了返回以色列的人的名單。我們常常認為聖經中列出的事物和人物並不重要，但我們在本週的講道中了解到了仔細記錄細節的重要性。
In Nehemiah 6 we see how a man of God handles fear. Looking into the New Testament we see what Jesus tells us is the right way to think about fear. Today, we can use these two models to deal with our own fears. 在尼希米記第六章，我們看見一個屬神的人如何面對恐懼。在新約中，我們看見耶穌教導我們如何正確看待恐懼。今天，當我們面臨自身恐懼時，我們可以透過這兩種模式來面對和看待。
Nehemiah 5 records the freedom God's people received during the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem under a godly leader. Jesus Christ's work provided the way for God's people to be free forever. This message has continuing relevance today. 尼希米記紀錄了在一個屬靈領袖帶領重建城牆過程中，神百姓領受到的自由。耶穌基督所成就的，提供了神百姓永恆的自由。這篇信息到今天仍然與我們息息相關。
In Nehemiah 4, we see how Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem respond to increasing external threats. The image of the people bravely continuing the work of building the wall while under the threat of attack - armed with sword and trowel - is inspiring, but is it applicable? While we may not be able to mimic how Nehemiah and the people defended themselves, we can learn much from what they saw to be worth defending and why. 在尼希米記第 4 章中，我們看到尼希米和耶路撒冷人民如何應對日益增加的外部威脅。人們在攻擊的威脅下勇敢地繼續建造城牆的形象 —雙手同時持劍和抹刀— 令人鼓舞，但這適用嗎？雖然我們可能無法模仿尼希米和人民如何保衛自己，但我們可以從他們認為值得保衛的東西及其原因中學到許多。
We've spent an amazing 13 weeks diving into Ephesians. As we conclude, let's reflect on the journey: the mystery revealed, spiritual blessings, gospel unity, and transformation within the church. Finally, remember we are in a spiritual battle that's already been won, therefore we press into God's victory and engage by sharing the gospel. Join us as we wrap up Ephesians together. 在過去13週，我們一起研讀以弗所書。結束之前，讓我們一起回顧這段旅程：奧秘被揭曉、屬靈的祝福、福音帶來的合一，以及教會內的轉化。最後，要記得基督在我們所處的屬靈爭戰中已得勝，因此我們堅守神的得勝，在結束以弗所書研讀時，也邀請大家加入我們繼續分享福音。
Pentecost Sunday. What better Sunday could there be to talk about the challenging and life-giving relationships that form due to God's grace? For it is only by the Holy Spirit's power that we can live out the high calling that husbands and wives, children and fathers, and bondservants and masters are called to have with one another. 五旬節主日。 還有哪個主日更適合談論由上帝的恩典所形成具有挑戰性又賦予生命的關係呢？ 因為只有靠著聖靈的力量，我們才能活出丈夫和妻子、孩子和父親、僕人和主人彼此所蒙的崇高呼召。
Happy Mother's Day! Chris Payk preaches on Revelation chapter 20 to see the importance of everything we do but particularly looking at what significance this passage has for mothers. 母親節快樂！ 這週透過《啟示錄》第 20 章，Chris Payk 分享我們所做的一切的重要性，特別是這段經文對母親們的意義。
In Ephesians 5, Paul continues his warnings against and strategies for avoiding sin. But here his tone and purpose have changed. He is no longer merely warning against sin, but how curtain sins - those that are based on the false hope that we can construct our happiness with our own hands - can lead us out of light and new life and back into darkness. What we need is not just right actions, but holy affections - a love for God and joy in Christ. 在以弗所書第 5 章中，保羅繼續提出他對犯罪的警告和避免犯罪的策略。 但在這裡他的語氣和目的改變了。 祂不再只是警告人們不要犯罪，而是遮蔽罪惡──那些基於我們可以用自己的雙手建構幸福的虛假希望的罪惡──會使我們遠離光明和新的生活，重新陷入黑暗。 我們需要的不只是正確的行為，還需要聖潔的渴望──對神的愛和在基督裡的喜樂。
Continuing our discussion from last week, Paul gives us several concrete examples of what it means to "put off the old self, put on the new self, and to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we've been called." This Sunday, we will explore these instructions given to us in Ephesians 4:25-32, and go over some Christ-centered strategies to help us to lovingly and humbly obey Christ. As we focus on the cross, the Gospel, and all that Jesus has done, we pray that the Holy Spirit would help us be mindful of what God has done, to be filled with gratitude, and thus, to be motivated to become more like Christ. 延續上週的信息，保羅給了我們幾個具體的例子，說明「脫去舊人，穿上新人，行事為人與蒙召的恩相稱」的含義。 這個主日，我們將探討以弗所書 4:25-32 賦予我們的教導，並看看有哪些以基督為中心的策略，以幫助我們充滿愛心和謙卑地順服基督。 當我們專注於十字架、福音和耶穌所做的一切時，我們祈求聖靈幫助我們留意神所做的一切，充滿感激之情，從而有動力變得更像基督。
In Ephesians 4:17-24, Paul tells the Ephesians that, now that they've become Christians, their lives must look different. One of Satan's biggest lies is that we can "believe" the gospel without there being any real change in our lives. Paul shows that that was not what they were taught! He then details the beauty of discipleship - it's not just that our old habits and lifestyle are "put off", but when Christ begins His work of transformation in our lives, we "put on" a whole new self. We begin to become what God always intended for us from the beginning! 在以弗所書 4:17-24 中，保羅告訴以弗所人，既然他們已經成為基督徒，他們的人生一定會有所不同。 撒旦最大的謊言之一是我們可以「相信」福音，在生活上卻沒有任何真正的改變。 保羅表明這不是他們所受的教導！ 接著他詳細描述了門徒訓練的美妙之處——不僅僅是我們的舊習慣和生活方式被“脫去”，而且當基督開始在我們的生活中進行轉變時，我們就“穿上”了一個全新的自我。 我們開始成為神從一開始就對我們所期望的樣子！
In Ephesians 4:1:16, Paul discusses both the nature of the Church - that we share a fundamental unity in Christ - and the purpose of the Church. That purpose takes the shape of seven different works of the church. We also consider what those seven works of the church mean for each of us as we use our gifts to build up and bless the Body of Christ. 在以弗所書 4 章 1 至 16 節中，保羅討論了教會的本質－我們在基督裡共享基本的合一－以及教會的目的。這個目的在教會中分別透過七項不同的工作來完成。 當我們使用個人的恩賜來建立和祝福基督的身體時，同時也思想教會的這七項工作對每個人有什麼意義。
In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul is not just praying a random prayer. In fact, this is a transformational prayer that he himself personally experienced about Jesus. It was the encounter with Jesus that really changed his life and allowed him to fine life purpose instead of apostolic messages or sound doctrine. Therefore he knows this STRENGTH is what the church in Ephesus needs. Without it, there's no way he could endure the suffering and asks the Ephesians not to lose heart. 在以弗所書 3:14-21 中，保羅禱告不是隨意的。 事實上，這正是有關他親自經歷的耶穌的轉化性禱告。使他生命改變並找到人生目標是與耶穌的相遇結果，而不是靠著使徒性的信息或健全的教義。 因此他知道這種「力量」正是以弗所教會所需要的。 沒有這股力量，他無法忍受患難，也無法請求以弗所人不要灰心。
This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on the high point of the Christian calendar - Easter Sunday. We looked at the most simple of all Gospel summaries in 2 Timothy 2:8 and asked what the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead accomplished for all who believe. 本週日，Chris Payk 分享基督教年曆的最高點－復活節主日。 我們透過提摩太後書 2:8 中看見最簡單的福音摘要，並詢問耶穌從死裡復活為所有相信的人成就了什麼。
This Sunday, Chris Payk preached on Holy Week, particularly focusing on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. We observed how Jesus prepared to go to the cross, endured the cross, and what were the results of his ultimate sacrifice. 本週日 Chris Payk 分享關於聖週的信息，重點特別放在棕樹主日和耶穌受難日。 我們觀看耶穌如何預備上十字架，忍受十字架，以及祂最終犧牲的結果。
In the third chapter of Ephesians, Paul adds some needed context. He explains not only the "mystery" of the Gentiles inclusion in the promises - as full members of the body! - and he gives an account of his place in pronouncing the nature of that mystery. 在以弗所書第三章中，保羅加入了一些必要的脈絡。 他不僅解釋了外邦人如何在所應許的「奧秘」中，與猶太人同為一體！ ——他描述了他在宣告這個奧秘本質時的所扮演的身份。
Ephesians 2:11-22 This Sunday, Chris Payk brought us back to the book of Acts to examine the origin of the church in Ephesus. This passage in the book of Ephesians lays out how the Jews and Gentiles were reconciled through the cross of Christ and what made the church in Ephesus such a dynamic church. 以弗所書 2:11-22 這個主日，Chris Payk 帶我們認識使徒行傳中以弗所教會是如何建立的。以弗所書二章告訴我們猶太人和外邦人藉著基督的十字架合一了，以及究竟是什麼原因使以弗所信徒成為這樣一個有動力的教會。
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
