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The Church: Recovery & Testimony - History of the Church in China - Part 2
Stephen Kaung

Stephen Kaung (1915 - 2022). Chinese-American Bible teacher, author, and translator born in Ningbo, China. Raised in a Methodist family with a minister father, he converted to Christianity at 15 in 1930, driven by a deep awareness of sin. In 1933, he met Watchman Nee, joining his indigenous Little Flock movement in Shanghai, and served as a co-worker until 1949. Fleeing Communist persecution, Kaung worked in Hong Kong and the Philippines before moving to the United States in 1952. Settling in Richmond, Virginia, he founded Christian Fellowship Publishers in 1971, translating and publishing Nee’s works, including The Normal Christian Life. Kaung authored books like The Splendor of His Ways and delivered thousands of sermons, focusing on Christ-centered living and the church’s spiritual purpose. Married with three children, he ministered globally into his 90s, speaking at conferences in Asia, Europe, and North America. His teachings, available at c-f-p.com, emphasize inner life over institutional religion. Kaung’s collaboration with Nee shaped modern Chinese Christianity.
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In this sermon, the speaker discusses the beginnings of a group of believers who were united in their love for the Lord and their commitment to preaching the gospel. They emphasized the importance of following the Lord and sought to renew their heavenly vision. They desired to break free from tradition and be transparent before God and their brethren. The speaker also mentions the challenges they faced during the war and the subsequent revival that occurred when they were able to come together again.
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In the beginning, there were four brothers and sisters. One day, they followed the teachings of the Holy Spirit. They went to Taipei. Everyone was running the same way. At that time, the brothers were on the road to recovery. Many people began to witness the Church. In China, everywhere, there was a Church. In those years, there was no organization. There were many workers. But among those workers, there was only the relationship of forest. There was no organization. Among the workers, because they think they need to depend on the Lord, rely on Him. Yes. There were about 20 brothers and sisters. They were in the middle of the same work. So there was no difference between us. But everyone had the same heart. So I want to say, when we arrived, especially in the 40s, we could see the Lord in our midst. Because during the war, we were scattered all over the place. Forgive me for using the word, we. I'm not just saying, we, you, he, she. Because the children of God are all of us. I'm referring to the work of God. So during the war, because we couldn't communicate with each other, some people were in the occupied territory, some people were in the free zone. So we couldn't communicate with each other. Our brothers and sisters all over the country had the opportunity to meet. At that time, God gave us a chance. He shared everything. Even though not acknowledged. Because of... God tried and refined us. Because there was much light and blessing that God gave to us, and knowing that, we take much pride. We look down on the people in the assembly. Because of this reason, we are many. So in the film, God showed us that we are not better than others. We should learn from our brothers and sisters. We need to learn from our brothers and sisters. Just like others learn from us. And thanks God. And the Lord used this change of political. And here. In China. But we failed. In the 40s, the reason, being in China, with the threat, and how about the opposition? We, originally, in the Philippines, in Malaysia, we all had some work. We also had some work in Hong Kong. We started working in Hong Kong in 1937. At that time, we had a few co-workers in Guangzhou. We were there, Chang Fuying was there. When we were working there, there was an old friend of mine. He was an old friend of mine. He was a nominal Christian. That year, he went to Tianjin. He went to Tianjin. And the work at Tianjin just started. So he went to Chang Fuying to save him. So he was saved after he heard the gospel. In Hong Kong, they told him, there are brothers in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. So he went to Hong Kong, and the next day, he came to Guangzhou. We had some work in the Philippines. He returned to Hong Kong. After a short period, we had two co-workers in Guangzhou. We started to work with this sister. We started to change the evidence. So many of God's children came out of China and went to Hong Kong, Nanyang, and Taiwan. Under God's mercy, we also saw God start to work. So, whether in Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, or other places, we started to do the work of God. It was also very unfortunate. In 1960, the division between us began. Among us, there's a division. The division is widespread, not only in Taiwan. In which aspect does God use you? In that aspect, it's very important. But we can't blame the devil for everything. Among us, not only for reason, but also for the things that even worldly people do. Young, what the people in the world did. Passed by Hong Kong, that was much a shame. Thank God. But that point, because the division among us, very few, almost no church. We didn't dare to say it. We didn't dare to say it. Because of this, later brothers and sisters didn't even know what we were doing here. They thought we were just another group. They thought we were just another group. Some people thought, so they started to go to a broader way. In these decades, that division, there are still some brothers and sisters. We don't dare to say it in our hearts. We do not accept the condition. We sense the call of the Lord. He called us for repentance. Like it was the Lord of Laodicea, He said nothing in the door. He wanted us to open our door. You will hold fast to what you had, and keep the crown away from you. Conditioning. Adept you. We are. Get rid of the tradition. To the Lord. To renew our hearts. It's not without a special reason. Like a pawn. Our Lord, our God. Before our brethren. To the ordinance in your heart, which cannot be altered. Before you are coming back. In glory.
The Church: Recovery & Testimony - History of the Church in China - Part 2
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Stephen Kaung (1915 - 2022). Chinese-American Bible teacher, author, and translator born in Ningbo, China. Raised in a Methodist family with a minister father, he converted to Christianity at 15 in 1930, driven by a deep awareness of sin. In 1933, he met Watchman Nee, joining his indigenous Little Flock movement in Shanghai, and served as a co-worker until 1949. Fleeing Communist persecution, Kaung worked in Hong Kong and the Philippines before moving to the United States in 1952. Settling in Richmond, Virginia, he founded Christian Fellowship Publishers in 1971, translating and publishing Nee’s works, including The Normal Christian Life. Kaung authored books like The Splendor of His Ways and delivered thousands of sermons, focusing on Christ-centered living and the church’s spiritual purpose. Married with three children, he ministered globally into his 90s, speaking at conferences in Asia, Europe, and North America. His teachings, available at c-f-p.com, emphasize inner life over institutional religion. Kaung’s collaboration with Nee shaped modern Chinese Christianity.