Part 2 of The Journey to Jerusalem sermon series continues. First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan speaks on the parable of the prodigal son.. He offers a different take on this story of being lost and then found. We learn about God’s "prodigal," extravagant love. Pastor Chris encourages us to recognize our own "lostness" and join in the celebration of being found.

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Joel Schoon-Tanis "Home Free"

This sermon explores the character of Jesus through the imagery of a mother hen, emphasizing Jesus's desire to protect and gather us under his wings. First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan highlights the sacrificial nature of Christ’s love. We see in Luke 13:22 through 14:35 the contrasts of God’s fierce, maternal devotion and our tendency to offer excuses and resistance to his grace. Ultimately, God's word calls all believers to humble themselves, acknowledge the cost of discipleship, and find rest and shelter through the cross. Today's message starts Part 2 of our Journey to Jerusalem series. It comes with a new study booklet.

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In this sermon, Care and Restoration Ministries Director, Leona Larkin, explores the fundamental daily choice to orient our souls toward or away from God. Drawing from Luke 12–13, Larkin illustrates how a soul facing away from the Lord becomes self-serving and anxious. Conversely, surrendering to God brings our internal life into harmony, allowing us to trust His provision, focus on His kingdom, and experience transformed relationships through the grace and intercession of Jesus.

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In this message, First Prez Assistant Pastor Jenny Sung explores Luke 11:14 through 12:12, focusing on Jesus's call for inner healing and transformation. She challenges us to look beyond outward appearances and religious rituals to the true condition of our hearts. You may never look at your coffee cup the same way again. Discover how Jesus exposes hypocrisy to bring restoration rather than condemnation. Learn how covenant community and the Holy Spirit empower us to release hidden burdens and find freedom in God’s perfect, unconditional love.

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Today's message from lay pastor Rosella Shishido is an exploration of Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem. Through encounters with the Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, and disciples seeking guidance on prayer, we discover what it means to live with courageous faith. Rosella challenges us to "become a neighbor" by showing mercy, to prioritize sitting at Jesus’ feet over life’s busyness, and to pray with "shameless audacity". Learn how to choose the better way by moving toward those in need and resting in the presence of a good Father.

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In today's message, First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan explores what it truly means to be a covenant partner joining Jesus on His mission. It's the start of a new sermon series called "Journey to Jerusalem." We pick it up in Luke 9 and 10. We follow Christ as He resolutely sets His face toward Jerusalem, beginning a journey defined by urgency and sacrifice. Pastor Chris draws inspiration for our journey from the WWII 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Their motto challenges us to go "all in" for the Kingdom of God. Learn how to prioritize mission, community, and worship while answering the call to pray for more workers for the harvest.

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Today's message from First Prez Associate Pastor Tim Shaw continues our "Who Do You Say I Am" series, focusing on the Gospel of Luke. Today, we learn about different ways God's Kingdom affects the world. We also see the church as a diverse, worldwide community where true greatness is found in humility and service to others.

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In this Father’s Day sermon, First Prez Associate Pastor Tim Shaw examines the tension between fear and faith by recounting four miraculous stories from the Gospel of Luke. He highlights how Jesus demonstrated divine authority by calming a violent storm, liberating a possessed man, healing a chronically ill woman, and raising a young girl from the dead. He illustrates how we often retreat to safety rather than embracing the spiritual adventure of following Christ. The message emphasizes that while life's challenges are inevitable and often terrifying, believers can find peace knowing Jesus holds onto them through every trial. Ultimately, we can move beyond our anxieties by anchoring our trust in Jesus.

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In this sermon, First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan emphasizes the necessity and importance of spiritual hearing God. He illustrates that loving God is defined by paying attention to Him and receiving His grace. Spiritual growth is determined by how our hearts receive and cling to God's word. Today's message ultimately challenges us to see every person as a beloved child of God.

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We start a new sermon series today called "Who Do You Say I Am?" First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan explores the nature of faith and emotional responsiveness. By examining the healing of the centurion's servant and the raising of the widow's son, we find that Jesus operates with both supreme authority and deep compassion. We also see that the religious leaders remained unmoved by either joy or sorrow. The message challenges us to avoid becoming "too cool to dance," urging us to reject spiritual numbness in favor of a heart that is open to God’s plan. Pastor Chris describes being fully human as the ability to respond authentically to life’s beauty and pain as Jesus did.

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