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Psalm 10
Psalm 10 Atheist says, “God is nowhere!” God breaks the word, “nowhere,” and says: “God is now here!” Sometimes, God has to break our pride, ego, and arrogance to make God’s presence felt. Believers cry out asking where God is and non-believers laugh at the believers asking the same question. Here in the psalm, we…
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Psalm 9
Psalm 9 What God does and what I do. Life is joyful and happy when I do what I need to do and God does what God needs to do. Life is miserable when I try to do what God needs to do and ask God what I need to do. Then what are the…
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Psalm 8
Psalm 8 I am valuable Self-worth comes from divine majesty. When our parents say that they love us, it was so natural that we do not give any attention to the love. We take parental love for granted. However, if the president of the USA calls us this morning and says, “I have noticed…
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Psalm 7
Psalm 7 Have you cried out while singing? Many times, people sing with joy. Songs are for festivals and parties. However, there are songs for sad occasions: Songs to express our sorrows or desperation likes blues or jazz. In the psalms there are also sad songs. Psalm 7 has also the title, “A Shiggaion of…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Do not go into Jerusalem” (Acts 21:1-14)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Do not go into Jerusalem” (Acts 21:1-14) Our life is a journey. In our faith journey, we have faced many challenges. We have kept our journey though because we have had this conviction that this journey has been worth taking. Our goal has not been the winners of the race but…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Burdens in the heart” (Acts 20: 17-38)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Burdens in the heart” (Acts 20: 17-38) When I see all of you, I recognize your sacrifices and sincerity. You have faithfully raised your children and grandchildren. You have sincerely served our church. You have loved God and your neighbors. You have not complained while doing so much for the church…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Happenings in the Mission Trip” (Acts 20:1-16)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Happenings in the Mission Trip” (Acts 20:1-16) In Paul’s mission trip, we can see three different groups: First group of people are opponents. They attacked Paul with many reasons. Some opposed him because of religious reasons and some with practical reasons. For example, Demetrius in the previous episode stirred up…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Religion or Spirit?” (Acts 19:21-41)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Religion or Spirit?” (Acts 19:21-41) Today is Homecoming Sunday. In every one of us there is a longing for home. It is a longing for a place where we are known, accepted, and loved for who we are. It is a longing for a place where we are nurtured, guided, and…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Power of the Spirit against Magic” (Acts 19:11-20)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Power of the Spirit against Magic” (Acts 19:11-20) Last Sunday, we reflected on the works of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit is our instant coach. Holy Spirit is the One who helps us to grow in Jesus after we accepted Jesus as our Savior. Holy Spirit also gives us power to…
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Psalm 6
Psalm 6 What should we do when we are in pain? Either physical or mental pain would torture us seriously. We can take some pills to ease the pain or make aggressive action to express our frustration. However, there is the third way that the psalmist took. She cried out to God. She believes that…
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