First Presbyterian Church of Englewood Audio

Sometimes we're told that God has a plan for our lives. Sometimes we believe that what happens is up to us. Where's the balance and what is the role of faith in understanding why we are where we are? A message on John 1:39-45, delivered on December 23, 2012 by Richard Hong.

We are told by the Apostle Paul to think about the things that are true and just and honorable and pure. But what do you do with the rest, especially in the wake of tragedy? A message on Philippians 4:4-9, delivered on December 16, 2012 by Richard Hong.

The blessing of God is real - but so is what we need to do. A message on Luke 3:1-6, delivered on December 9, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Between now and paradise lie troubles - but we are sustained by the promise that God will get us through. A message on Luke 21:25-36, delivered on December 2, 2012 by Richard Hong.

In the recent election, blogger Nate Silver taught us a lot about "signal" vs. "noise" - good data vs. bad data. We are the bearers of "good data" about God - Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit - to a world filled with bad theological data. A message on John 18:33-38, delivered on November 25, 2012 by Richard Hong.

In our "now" culture we worry too much about "when" something will happen rather than "why", and we're too impatient to appreciate the value of a good struggle. A message on Mark 13:1-8, delivered on November 18, 2012 by Richard Hong

The widow of "widow's mite" fame - the unnamed woman who gave her last two coins - is misused as an exemplar of giving when she should have been receiving. A message on Mark 12:38-44, delivered on November 11, 2012 by Richard Hong.

There is a big difference between knowing something, understanding something, and then really owning what it means for you. A message on Mark 12:28-34, delivered on November 4, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Jesus heals a blind man who then leaves everything to follow Jesus. What should we leave behind, and what should we leave it for? A message on Mark 10:46-52, delivered on October 28, 2012 by Richard Hong.

The kingdom of God is a different world - a different universe, really - one that has its own rules. And if we want our world to be more like the kingdom, we have to live by those rules. A message on Mark 10:35-45, delivered on October 21, 2012 by Richard Hong.