Third Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 9:1-7 -- God's love and grace never fail. Jesus Christ brought, is bringing, and will bring the kingdom of God into the world, his reign of peace, justice, and righteousness that will never end. The zeal of the Lord Almighty accomplishes this. Therefore, no matter what the situation, we rejoice with unspeakable joy because our Lord reigns.
This sermon is also part of our series, Love Never Fails, Love Conquers All.
Read MoreSecond Sunday of Advent: Luke 7:18-35 — Are You the One? Is Jesus the One who has come and is coming back? In times like these it is easy to despair, doubt, give up, and even reject Jesus. But Jesus is the Lord God who has come to save the world and restore his kingdom. He rules and is at work. We just need to look, listen, pay attention, and we will see his work, miracles, salvation, healing, and rule in our lives and in the world. He is Lord. Jesus Christ is the One!
This sermon is also part of our series, Love Never Fails, Love Conquers All.
Read MoreJames 3:13-18 — How can God’s Kingdom thrive in a post-Christian world? God’s Kingdom thrives when God’s people love God and others in action and practice. How should we live and love in a post-Christian society and in post-election times? We love by making peace. We are peacemakers. We are empowered and equipped to make peace by the wisdom that is from above, that is, kingdom wisdom, the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon is part of our series, Love Never Fails, Love Conquers All.
Read MoreJames 3:13-18 — How can God’s Kingdom thrive in a post-Christian world? God’s Kingdom thrives when God’s people love God and others in action and practice. How should we live and love in a post-Christian society and in post-election times? We love by making peace. We are peacemakers. We are empowered and equipped to make peace by the wisdom that is from above, that is, kingdom wisdom, the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon is part of our series, Love Never Fails, Love Conquers All.
Read MoreDue to COVID-19, our regular church services have been canceled for a couple of weeks. This week, instead of recording a video message, I have decided to write a pastoral letter to our church. This letter is posted here in the place of the sermon.
Read MoreJeremiah 27 & 29 — Is God for us or against us? Who is us? What messages are we listening to?
Read MoreEphesians 1 & 2 — Who we are in Christ — In Christ, we are blessed, redeemed, justified, forgiven, chosen, sealed with the Holy Spirit, adopted as God’s children, God’s handiwork, created for a purpose, at peace, and rulers with Christ.
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