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November 20: “All the blessings in Christ” Ephesians 1:3-14 Pastor Joe Sohn
On this Thanksgiving Sunday, what are you thankful for? When we are urged to count our blessings, we usually count our material blessings. But we should not forget all the spiritual blessings in Christ. What are they? Paul counts some for us in the first chapter of Ephesians: 1) God chose you as his people […]
Continue readingNovember 13: “Honoring God by Completing the Work” Pastor Sam Shin
Guest Speaker Pastor Sam Shin from Disciple Church in Milpitas speaks about Honoring God by Completing the Work.
Continue readingNovember 6: “The Church’s Favorite Psalm” (Psalm 110) Pastor Joe Sohn
The Psalms are praises and prayers of God’s people. When we cannot sing praise, the Psalms will help us to sing. When we cannot pray, the Psalms will give us words to pray. Psalm 110 is the early church’s favorite Psalm. Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament text in the New Testament. Why […]
Continue readingOctober 30: “Why Do Good People Suffer?” (Job 42:1-17) Pastor Joe Sohn
When Christians go through suffering, many doubt either the goodness of God or the power of God. The book of Job affirms both the sovereignty of God and the love of God. But if God is good and powerful, why is there so much suffering in the world? The book of Job does not really […]
Continue readingOctober 23: “The Search for Meaning Under the Sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 and 12:13-14) Pastor Joe Sohn
King Solomon searched for the meaning of life. He tried to find meaning and satisfaction in pleasure. He cheered himself with the best wine, and kept a harem with 300 concubines. He undertook great building projects, amassed silver and gold, acquired singers and collected art works. He denied himself nothing his eyes desired . And […]
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