Sheep Cast

Sermon on 1 Samuel 5:1-12 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on 1 Samuel 4:1-22 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on 1 Samuel 3:1-21 by Samuel Park

Sermon on 1 Samuel 2:22-26 by Pastor Max

Sermon on 1 Samuel 2:18-21 by Pastor Max

Sermon on 1 Samuel 2:1-11 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on 1 Samuel 1:19-28 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on 1 Samuel 1:1-18 by Pastor Max Park

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Sermon on Ephesians 6:10-20 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 by Pastor Max Park

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

1 Thessalonians 5:1-5

Sermon on Mark 16: 1-8 by Pastor Max Park

1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Sermon on Mark 15:42-47 by Pastor Max Park

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

1 Thessalonians 3:6-8

1 Thessalonians 3:4-5

1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Sermon on Mark 15:33-41 by Pastor Max Park

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

1 Thessalonians 2:9-12

1 Thessalonians 2:5-8

1 Thessalonians 2:1-4

1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Sermon on Matthew 18:15-35 by Guest Speaker Daniel Lee

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Sermon on Psalm 121 by Intern Samuel Park

Sermon on Mark 15:22-32 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on Mark 15:16-21 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on Mark 15:6-15 by Pastor Max Park

Sermon on Mark 15:1-5 by Pastor Max Park

AUDIO WARNING

This Sunday was our church's annual outdoor service, where we gathered at the park to worship God and enjoy a time of picnicking with our congregation.

Due to the wind, the audio is very low quality and can get loud.

Posting late due to technical difficulties from 2 weeks ago. Sermon from guest preacher Sherman Wong.

Do Not Be Surprised

Matthew 7:21-23

Dave Lee

Jesus takes his disciples to Gethsemane to pray and there he tells them to keep watch and pray. They do neither. Jesus however can be found in deep prayer as his death looms. His flesh is afraid, His spirit is willing. Yet again we see that Jesus accomplishes obedience that no human can, and it is this obedience that is our hope.

The Lord breaks bread and speaks of it as his body, shares wine and calls it his blood. This is the establishment of the Lord’s Supper, a pointer to his death on the cross. But the story does not end in death because Jesus promises his return. Although man will make empty promises, Christ never will.

Jesus and His disciples’ preparation to celebrate the Passover reveals twin truths that seem to be at odds with one another: the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. We are told that although Judas’ plan to betray Jesus was his plan, it was ultimately a necessary part of the Father’s plan of redemption–yet Judas was still morally responsible for his sin. Thus what Mark is showing us in this text is that God’s plan of redemption unfolds, despite the sins and failures of mankind.

Two plots to kill Jesus sandwich a story of a woman who prepares Jesus for his burial by giving up what was costly to her. What is being juxtaposed for us is the sacrifice element. What Mark is showing us then is that there are two types of sacrifices being shown in these characters and it is worthy to understand their differences so that Christians would know which model to follow.

After the things that mark darkness, there will be hope in the form of light that enters into that darkness. We are told here that what follows devastation is the coming of the Son of Man. There is a time that is coming when all hope will feel like it is lost, and in that time hope will come to us.

 Jesus gives more details of the destruction of the temple and what things will occur. What is apparent is that there will be reason to hide and fear is to be anticipated. What Jesus is describing can seem foreign to us but what lays under the text is this call to trust in God for He has chosen his own and will protect them into eternity.

After his dialogue with the Jewish leaders Jesus exits the temple and looking upon it he once again predicts its impending end. Jesus of course taught already that his body is the true temple and that although it will be destroyed, unlike the physical temple, he will rise three days later.

The Lord delivers a powerful teaching on humility as he contrasts the pride of the scribes to the lowly offering of a poor widow. What seems valuable in our eyes is not the case in God’s kingdom.

After teaching the two great commandments to love God and to love neighbour, Jesus focuses on correction of the scribes. He tells us in today’s passage that the Christ is not a son of David and he suggests to us something more regarding the nature of the Christ.

Jesus tells us that there is one great commandment above all, to love God with all heart, mind, and strength. The second he says, is to love neighbour as yourself. Today we will learn what this teaching means.

Jesus is approached by the Sadducees who sought to trap Jesus with a question regarding marital relationships and the resurrection. Jesus does not entertain their question, rather he rebukes and corrects them on the things they know not. Let us learn together from Christ's teaching.

Augustine taught that true freedom is not choice or lack of constraint, but being what you are meant to be. Humans were created in the image of God. True freedom, then, is not found in moving away from that image but only in living it out. We will learn this from Mark 12:13-17 today as Jesus is tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians on the issue of Roman taxation.

Psalm 118 speaks of the stone which the builders rejected but that stone became the chief cornerstone. Jesus is our cornerstone and in today's passage we will learn of what that means and why he was rejected in the first place.

The authority by which Christ did the things he did is challenged in today's text by the so-called authority of the Jewish religion at the time. But instead of plainly answering them, Jesus instead asks them a question and the motives of their hearts are revealed. But as Christians we know the authority that had and we will examine that today.

Jesus's entry into Jerusalem is described as being triumphant but his entry into the temple is not so much the case. What Jesus finds in the temple courts disturbs him, and he begins to clear it out. What many fail to grasp is why and that is where our attention will be drawn as read from today's passage.

Join us as we celebrate Christmas Day 2023 and join together in worship and remember the Christ who came to us. Merry Christmas to you all and have a great day!

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a memorable and famous event for most Christians. It is widely viewed with celebration and prestige. Not untrue but Mark’s rendition sobers some of that zeal and instead sets our sights towards Christ.

Jesus enters Jericho as He continues His journey towards Jerusalem for His passion. He encounters a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, who sees Jesus for who He truly is and cries out to Him for mercy. Utterly dependent on Him, Bartimaeus asks to regain his sight. Jesus restores Bartimaeus' sight because of his faith in Him, and in gratitude Bartimaeus follows Jesus into Jerusalem. In stark contrast to the disciples of Jesus, Bartimaeus exemplifies what true discipleship looks like.

Jesus gives his third and final passion prediction in today’s text only to be met with a very disappointing response from two of his disciples. They sought their own great honour and demonstrated their self seeking heart. This is not distant from our own hearts today and so this text teaches us yet again that in the kingdom the so-called great are those who are willing to lay those interests down and become a servant of all. This is what Christ models for us.

On this day the church gathers as the Lord directs and invites. Our passage today gives us teaching that will reflect on our commitment and sacrifice to the Lord. All this in light of Christ's own commitment and sacrifice for us. Our works are always in the shadow of his, so let us gather and be reminded of how great our saviour is.

As we continue in Mark we are taught today that fortune in any form is but a hindrance to one’s total allegiance and faithfulness to Christ. Fortune itself is not singular nor is it a sin to be wealthy, but there exists an obstacle of great sacrifice for those who are found in wealth, again in any form. Only God can bring these barriers down so we are to place our faith in Him and His power.

Jesus continues his teaching on what it means to be a follower of him. To follow Jesus means to let go of everything, this is easier said than done because our hearts lust after so many things that are not God. The young rich ruler that speaks to Jesus may have done a lot, but he could not do the one thing that was most required of him.

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God belongs to those that are like the children. He calls for the children to come to him. And he also tells us that we must receive the kingdom like that of a child in order to enter it. A child receives gifts with a faith that is absent of the adult’s corruption. We are not to be childish but childlike in our receiving of the kingdom. That is what warrants entry, trust in the hand that gives.

Marriage and divorce are hotly debated issues in the world and church today. We see a debate in today's text around this very matter between Jesus and the Pharisees but where one looks for permissibility the other looks to the highest honour. Instead of pointing to that which is the lowest passable action, Jesus teaches us to pursue the highest degree of obedience unto God. That is what love of God drives us towards.

Jesus gives to his disciples today a second passion prediction with a clear emphasis on the divine hand of God. Many times we think that a good and gracious God would only want good things for us in our lives but even in the life of his Son we see that His will is to have His Son delivered into the hands of men so that those who place their faith in Him would be saved by grace.

There is mystery in God's Word to the human mind, for we struggle at times to grasp beyond the limits of our human thought. Today's text teaches us the age old lesson that truly God is beyond all that we are and infinitely so. He must be the object of our prayer in all that we do, that it may be done in honour and glory of Him.

The transfiguration of Jesus is but a glimpse into the future reality of his resurrection in which he will appear in glorified form. But remember that resurrection necessitates death, and so the Son of Man cam and died for us. He conquered death and sin so that those who believer in Him would have eternal life. Let us read from our passage in Mark 9 today and be fed by its truth.

Our passage today seems like a familiar one, a miracle we have seen before. Perhaps we lose some lustre due to its repetitive nature. At times the works of God can seem mundane to us when they aren’t something new. But Mark 8 shows us something far more miraculous than bread being multiplied and it centers on Christ and His compassion. Let us gather today to worship our God and praise Him for the sending of the Son of God.

The Lord is one who is worthy and deserving of praise, the one who alone is truly to be worshipped. Every week the church gathers to do just that, to worship our God. Our passage for today teaches us of the transfiguration of Christ. This is a pivotal representation that those who place their faith in Jesus Christ, will have everlasting life in him.

As we gather in the house of the Lord to worship Him today, may we remember the risen Christ and the Son of God that came to us. Our reading today comes from Mark 8:31-38 where Jesus gives us proper definition to Christ and proper definition to disciple of Christ. Join us in worship today.

Christ is risen and this glorious truth reminds us of the glorious truth about Christ that he is truly God. He came to save us from sin and pay the price of sin on our behalf as our mediator. As Mary realizes this incredible victory over the grave, we are in awe along with her this day as this historical event continues to compel hearts to faith all over the world.

Today the church gathers to read from Mark 8:27-30 where Peter makes the confession that Jesus is the Christ. Christ is Greek for Messiah, the promised saviour of God's people. Let us be in awe that the Lord is gracious in regenerating the lost to come to see Jesus as the Christ.

The Pharisees were so eager to discredit Christ and his claims, and they would go so far as to demand signs from him. Signs that they felt he could not provide. Is this not the default state of the human mind and heart towards God? We were once his enemies, but he still died for us. Let us gather in worship of our Lord, as we are reminded of how saving grace has changed us all to see that Christ is indeed who he said he was. We look forward to seeing you at church.

The Pharisees were so eager to discredit Christ and his claims, and they would go so far as to demand signs from him. Signs that they felt he could not provide. Is this not the default state of the human mind and heart towards God? We were once his enemies, but he still died for us. Let us gather in worship of our Lord, as we are reminded of how saving grace has changed us all to see that Christ is indeed who he said he was. We look forward to seeing you at church.

Pastor Richard Min preaches from Mark 11 to teach us of Jesus' triumphal entry which may appear not so impressive to the human eye, but the intended purpose was to show the humility of the incarnate Christ. What we see as unimpressive is seen as most impressive in heaven's view.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for all and it sees no distinction in any human measurement of qualification. Where humans tend to seek qualifiers, there is but one and that is the grace of God upon any sinner to come to faith and repentance. Mark 7:24-30 will teach us this lesson today and it will remind us that the gospel puts all sinners on same ground. Let us gather today to worship the Lord.

Mark 7 instructs us on the importance of looking within at the heart yo truly see where defilement comes from. Our desire as believers is to see a transplant of the heart and not just a correction of conduct. May we gather today and be brought to the light of today’s text.

There is blessing in the house of the Lord, and for those who enter it. Today we are called yet again to join together in the sanctuary of God. Where we sing, pray and read from God's holy Word. Mark 7 teaches us today that the traditions of men are not to confused with the doctrines of God. How we distinguish these is important and we ought to caution ourselves in making the same mistakes as the Pharisees and Scribes.

The Sabbath is a gift from God to the saints to spend in worship, fellowship and rest with God and His people. May this day be a day upon which you gather with the saints, sing with the saints, pray with the saints and lift songs with the saints. And may the Word of God this day be a blessing to your mind and heart. The concluding verse of Mark 6 is where we will read from today and learn of Christ's true healing ministry.

The Lord's Day is upon us and what a glorious day it is on which the saints gather to worship and fellowship in the Lord. Our union with Him is also union with one another. Today, we read from Mark 6:45-52 and we read of Jesus walking on water. A story that has incredible truths about Jesus and his gospel. May the Spirit work in us today to teach us of Christ, His nature, His gospel and His grace for us. Praise be to God this day.

There is immense hope in Christ our Lord for He died for our sins and rose from the grave. The saints gather this day to remember Him and to honour Him with our worship of God who saved us. Join us as we read from Mark 6 in which Jesus feeds the Five Thousand. We hope to see you.

The Lord’s Day is a glorious day each week when the saints gather to give honour, praise and worship to our God. May we gather our hearts and bodies together to read from God’s Holy Word and gain its teaching as the Spirit wills in us. Today we will read of the death of John the Baptist and learn what it means as a foreshadow if things to come.

The church gathers this day as we remember Christ and His sacrifice on our behalf. What a beatiful reminder it is, to be reminded of the gospel we believe. May the Lord enrich and bless your soul this day as we turn to Mark 6 and read of Christ’s sending of his disciples.

On this Lord's Day the church gathers to praise and worship our one true living God. It is always an honour and privilege to worship together as we lift songs and prayers to Him. Our scripture reading comes from Mark 6:1-6 today as Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth. He is met with an unexpected reaction from those who would seemingly know him best. May this text teach us and inform us more about our faith in Christ.

As we gather in the house of the Lord this day we will be reading from Mark 5:21-43. Here we read of two healings that occur, one of a woman with a bleeding condition and the other of a deceased girl. The miracle of Christ's healing power should not surprise us, but what is most evidently told to us is the importance of faith in the divine work.

This Sunday we gather together to praise God and give worship to His name. Our reading is Mark 5:1-20 where Jesus heals a man who is demon-possessed. After calming a storm on the sea, he calms a storm within. May this word be a blessing to you all.

2023 Good Friday service with Sheep Gate Fellowship.