Sermon: Suffering Christians

Pastor Choi shares three important lessons from Paul’s second letter to Timothy in preparation of persecutions: 1. No Christian can suffer for the gospel without the power of God. 2. No Christian can suffer for the gospel without a heavenly calling. 3. No Christian can suffer for the gospel without trust in the Lord and His good will.

Sermon: Marks of a Vital Congregation—Evangelizing Church—part 4 of 4

Today Pastor Choi concludes his sermon series on “marks of a vital congregation.”  He points out that ‘to evangelize’ means to share the greatest news of all with others that Christ died for all sinners and invites them to believe in Him and live for Him to receive eternal life.  He also reminds the congregation that when a sinner repents there’s a great joy in Heaven (Luke 15:7).  He finally points out the heart of evangelism: Christ’s compassion.  He exhorts the congregation to share Christ with others in Christ’s compassion.

Sermon: Marks of a Vital Congregation—Worshiping Church—part 3 of 4

Pastor Choi continues his sermon series on “marks of a vital congregation”—worshiping church.  Worship is an appointment with God.  In worship, we encounter the living God.  In worship, two things happen: first, we praise and adore the Heavenly Father along with all creatures in heaven and earth.  Next, God realigns our priorities.  He renews our hearts and minds and sends us back into the world as Christ’s representatives.