10-18-26_The Scarlet Cord in the Window Joshua 2:8-21; 6:22-25, Romans 5:1-5, John 6:35-44/ Pr. John Kim, LLC I was always someone who stood at the edge. Wherever I was, I couldn't find my way into the center. Even among people, I never quite mixed in, like oil and water. I couldn't open my heart deeply, even with friends. I was always the one hovering one step outside. But God came to me. As someone alive and real. He called me, and he connected me to a community. It was a church I attended … [Read more...]
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10-11-26_Day and Night
10-11-26_Day and Night Joshua 1:7-9, Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 6:5-13/ Pr. John Kim, LLC A little boy is saying his bedtime prayers. And his voice keeps getting louder. "Dear God! For my birthday! I want a new bike! Please!" His younger brother asks, "Why are you yelling? God isn't deaf." The older brother whispers, "I know. But Grandma is." Cute, isn't it? Smart kid, too. He knew exactly who he was really talking to. And if we're honest, we've all prayed a little like that. Maybe not … [Read more...]
10-4-26_The Rest Already Given
10-4-26_The Rest Already Given Joshua 1:1-9/ Pr. John Kim, LLC There was once a rich man. He loved his wealth more than anything. So, he prayed, earnestly. And at last God gave him permission to bring one suitcase of his fortune into heaven. He filled it to the brim with solid gold bars and arrived at the gates of heaven. Peter opened the suitcase. He looked inside. And he asked, in astonishment, "You were given that rare permission… and this is what you brought? Paving stones?" Revelation … [Read more...]
9-27-26_The Thief Who Called Him King — Part 3: Paradise
9-27-26_The Thief Who Called Him King — Part 3: Paradise Psalm 84, Hebrews 4:9-11, Luke 23:39-43/ Pr. John Kim, LLC A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. She knocked on his door. "I'm not going," he said. "Why not?" "I'll give you two good reasons. One — they don't like me. Two — I don't like them." His mother answered: "I'll give you two good reasons why you WILL go to church. One — you're forty-seven years old. Two — you're the pastor." It's a joke, … [Read more...]
9-20-26_The Ones Who Went Along, and the One Who Stopped
9-20-26_The Ones Who Went Along, and the One Who Stopped Psalm 119:25-32, Hebrews 12:15-17, Luke 23:35-41/ Pr. John Kim, LLC I learned to drive in Korea twenty-five years ago now. Back then, Korean driving culture worked like this: if you were even a few seconds slow pulling away, the horn behind you went off immediately. No reason needed. Drive too slowly, and you became a joke. Something to be criticized. That was just normal. Then I came to America, and it was the exact opposite. People … [Read more...]
Abundant Life
May God's grace make your life abundant! Jesus came to us so that we may have life. Now the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, is with us. May the Holy Spirit, who is our life, overflow within us! In John 10, God promises that Jesus will give us a good life. The word of God makes us enliven. Every day God's grace makes life more abundant in us. Jesus compares himself to a shepherd. It means that he is our true leader and the true provider. We are his sheep, and Jesus wants us to live happy and … [Read more...]
Righteousness on the Cross
May God's justice reign over us! God's justice is revealed through the blood of Christ. It shines forth in the world. I would like to speak of God's justice. Political philosopher, Michael Sandel asks us “What justice is” in his book, [The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?]” Sandel raises questions that demand our attention: “Does our system distribute wealth and opportunities in a righteous manner? Is it right that most of the wealth is concentrated in a certain group?” By … [Read more...]
The Blood of Jesus
May God's eternal love and boundless grace shine upon you through the redeeming cross of Christ. Today, we are in God’s grace. Jesus shows His love for all through the cross. We receive the precious gift by grace. Through His sacrifice, the Holy Spirit descends upon us, satisfying our longing hearts and bringing healing to our wounded souls. Jesus’ blood makes us belong to God. Our spirits find wholeness and restoration through God's infinite love. As we open our hearts to the divine message and … [Read more...]
Well-being in God
May the power of healing come upon your wounds! How do you feel today? Does anyone have a chronic illness? Have you struggled with a disease? I sincerely hope that the divine energy of healing brings restoration to any ailments in your body and get well, soon. How is your state of mind? Numerous individuals are currently grappling with mental health challenges. If you happen to be among those facing such difficulties, I pray for the intervention of God's healing power to touch and heal the … [Read more...]
Eternal friendship with Our Furry Friends
May God's love fill and enrich your life! God's mercy and love are infinite and mysterious. In today's sermon, I will preach on the topic of animals, with a particular focus on our cherished pets. Have you ever wondered what the Bible reveals about the final destination of animals’ lives? Do you find yourself questioning what happens to them after they pass away? Do they simply vanish into dust after they die? Why does God create animals? Furthermore, how does God desire us to live … [Read more...]
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