"But I Tell You..." | Divorce
Nobody says "I do" while planning to say "I don't" later. Yet separation or divorce is how half of all marriages end. Into our "yes-then-no" world, the timeless words of Jesus about divorce are both challenging and encouraging.
"But I Tell You..." | Lust
"Christian" and "sexuality" may not seem like terms that go together. But in Christ's most famous speech, sexuality was no topic to avoid.
"But I Tell You..." | Anger
Everyone knows they shouldn't let anger drive them to hurt others. But what should we do with the emotion of being angry in the first place?
The Law: Trusting, Not Trying
Does the Bible exist to offer people rules so they can become righteous? Or to offer people a righteousness they can have for free? The answer may surprise you.
You’re Salt, You’re Light
What do salt and light have to do with each other? What do they have to do with us? Out of these two familiar objects, Jesus created a metaphor for the church that has stood the test of time.
Baptism Sunday
A baptism is a special occasion at church, right up there with Christmas and Easter. If you want to know why, this ten-minute message is for you.
How To Be Happy
In the opening lines of the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains what makes a person truly blessed.
Survival Guide for Start-Up Ministries
New ventures are challenging, tiring, and at times seem never-ending. If you've ever tried to start something new and found yourself needing to stop right in the middle of "go" time, this message is for you.
What We Re-Turn To
We all turn to something when things go wrong. The only question is, what? Pastor Won Kwak explores the actions of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4 after being released from prison, and how they can inspire better responses to our own challenges today.
Temptation According to Jesus
Many of us are familiar with the suffering Jesus of the cross, or the triumphant Jesus of the resurrection. But what about the tempted Jesus of the wilderness? Guest Pastor Chaz Hofler shows us what we can learn from one of the most famous temptation episodes of all time.
Regular People
In the final paragraph of the Colossians letter, the author mentions several regular people by name. But he leave hints that the way they lived together as Christians was anything but regular.
Kids & Parents, Employees & Bosses
Everyone is under the authority of someone. But whether you're in charge or not, the Bible has surprisingly practical advice on how the concept of authority should inform relationships.
A Psalm of Ascent
From Psalm 126, pastor Won Kwak explains how joy works in our past, present, and future salvation.
A Church of Women & Men
The Bible is not silent on the value and importance of women. Many of our best ideas actually seem to be on loan...from God himself.