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Sermon in a nutshell: “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God” (Acts 14:19-28)
Sermon in a nutshell: “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God” (Acts 14:19-28) Today is Mothers’ Sunday. Mothers are willing to go through any hardship in order to bear and to protect their babies. Children are treasures to mothers. I remember when I was still a growing boy, when I…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “They continued to preach the Gospel” (Acts 14:1-18)
Sermon in a nutshell: “They continued to preach the Gospel” (Acts 14:1-18) When we share God’s love with others, two things are going to happen: People either hate us or love us. One thing that we can do for sure is to keep sharing God’s love no matter what. The Bible says, “Proclaim the message;…
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Sermon in a nutshell: The disciples were filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit! (Acts 13:42-52)
Sermon in a nutshell: The disciples were filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit! (Acts 13:42-52) When do you have joy? When we were young, a new toy gave us joy. When we were in teen agers, friends were our joys. When we have become adults, different things make us joyful. In the Bible for…
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What do you see?
꽃이 진다고 아쉬워 할 때 When the flowers fall down at my sigh 눈에 보이는 연초록 작은 잎. A tiny green leaf greets me. 둥지에서 떨어진 어린 참새를 보듬듯 As if I hold a little bird fallen from the nest 떨어진 꽃잎을 안고 I gently press the petals on my chest 가녀린 연초록 잎에…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Do you have a message to tell?” (Acts 13:13-41)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Do you have a message to tell?” (Acts 13:13-41) Paul and Barnabas were traveling preachers. So, they were ready to share the Good News anytime when they were asked to speak. It is a good example for us. When we meet strangers, if they ask us to talk about Jesus, we…
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Sermon in a nutshell: Acts 13:6-12 “God is with missionaries.”
Sermon in a nutshell: Acts 13:6-12 “God is with missionaries.” Who are missionaries? Missionaries are the ones who are sent by God! The word “missionary” comes from the Latin words, “act of sending (missionem)” or “to send (mittere).” The first church sent missionaries to foreign lands to preach the Good News of Jesus and to…
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Easter Message: “Empty Room and Empty Tomb”
Easter Message: “Empty Room and Empty Tomb” Pastor Lee When Jesus came to us, we did not give Him a room. Mary and Joseph could not find an empty room for delivery. So, Jesus had to be born in a manger. God came down to us when we rejected God’s offer. God loved us when…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “Do you want to be missionaries?” (Acts 13:1-5)
Sermon in a nutshell: “Do you want to be missionaries?” (Acts 13:1-5) Today is Palm Sunday. Here is the paradox of Palm Sunday. People shouted Hosanna to the Lord, Jesus. After five days, the same people would shout, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” What happened? When we do not focus on God’s work but on our…
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Sermon in a nutshell: “The word of God continued to spread and flourish” (Acts 12:18-25)
Sermon in a nutshell: “The word of God continued to spread and flourish” (Acts 12:18-25) When we spread the Good News among all the nations, it is God who initiates and prepares for all the works. Then what is our job? Our job is to believe in God and to praise Him when He is…
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His Sky Is Clear
그의 하늘은 맑다 His sky is clear 구름까지 가까이 있다. Even the cloud is near 바람이 살며시 분다 Wind brings me air 그의 개울은 따뜻하다. His stream is warm 초록빛 물고기가 논다. Green fish makes splash 내 마음도 따라 흐른다. My heart is playing around also 그의 땅은 넉넉하다. His soil is generous…
