Scripture Passage Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon Text The passage that we read today is a beautiful passage that if you draw a picture, you’ll draw a very nice painting. But we have to understand the context a little bit. Six days ago, Peter was rebuked by Jesus. Actually, Jesus rebuked Peter with really harsh words. He […]
Right Heart For Worship
Scripture Passage Matthew 5:21-24 Sermon Text Jesus turned a sternly word about anger. So I want to talk about anger today. This is what Jesus said, very seriously, “But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother […]
When Life Is Dark
Scripture Passage Isaiah 9:1-4 Sermon Text Last Monday, January 20th, was Blue Monday. They said it was the most depressing day of the year. At the staff meeting, Dave said, “Somehow, this year started with a lot of darkness.” And that is so true. This year, somehow from the beginning, a lot of […]
Not Milk, But Solid Food
Scripture Passage 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Sermon Text God has called all of us to bless one another. It is God’s gift, community is God’s gift, and in God’s blessing. We had a wonderful retreat. Thank you for all the participants, your insights, opinions, stories, and sharing meant a lot. That was what made […]
Becoming Together
Scripture Passage Jeremiah 31:7-14 Sermon Text As Simon said, we have 52 weeks in this year. Let us make 52 great offerings. Our worship is our offering to God. So 52 offerings, whether we do choir music or special music, sermon, prayer, we really put our effort into it. And then every Sunday becomes a […]
More than Being Righteous
Scripture Passage Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon Text Today is Christmas Sunday. May God’s joy and peace be with you and with your family. I believe that Christmas itself is a mystery. It was a scandal that God came to us in a human form, especially to Jewish people who believed in monotheism, that there is […]
