ASSORTED SERMONS

Divine moments are bigger than you.

Why does the church need to multiply?

You were made for mission.

What are the results of conversion?

What’s the most central and powerful thing in your world?

Some stories will always be bigger than ours.

Guest Pastor Chaz Hofler from The Borough Church helps us explore what is necessary to reach a community with the love of Jesus.

It’s a long story, so we took some extra time and got some extra help to tell it.

Zacchaeus was so small he had to climb a tree to see Jesus. But when he grasped the significance of who Jesus was, his life was transformed in a big way.

We usually have no problem believing in a God of love. But believing in a God of justice is more challenging because of the implications for how we treat our neighbor.

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.

We're called Mission City Church. So...what's the mission?

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.

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.

People getting married naturally think about what life will be like inside the marriage. But strong marriages are the ones who give themselves to a bigger purpose in the outside world.

Two families waiting to merge into one can be uncomfortable, but the anticipated union provides joy and patience. The metaphor of engagement isn't just for people with a "ring on it," but for anyone looking forward to an eternal union with God.

The need for romance isn't modern. While dating methods change consistently, the basic human drives behind dating do not. This makes the permanent wisdom of Scripture valuable even...perhaps especially...to modern people.

Why does singleness exist? How could singleness ever be useful or enjoyable? Why would God give someone a desire for a spouse but not...you know...a spouse?

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.

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.

What's next for our church? Keep an eye on September.

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.

From Psalm 126, pastor Won Kwak explains how joy works in our past, present, and future salvation.

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.

What did Jesus do right after he walked out of the tomb? The answer has more to do with you than you may think.

Guest Pastor James Roberson reminds us that life has a way of mocking our plans and leaving us disappointed. The surprising part is where much of the disappointment actually comes from.

The Bible proclaims what should be, but everyday life shows what is. The act of closing the gap between the two is what the Bible calls “justice.”

If you've ever wanted to make a change, but weren't sure how to start...this one's for you.

The New Testament says discipline should play a role in our Christian lives. But what happens when our relationship with spiritual discipline gets broken?

Sometimes familiar things are worth more than we think.