What if one parable could help unlock your understanding of all the others?In Mark 4:13, Jesus asks His disciples:“Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?”The Parable of the Sower reveals a foundational principle of the Kingdom of God: the condition of your heart determines what the Word of God produces in your life.The seed has power.The Sower is faithful.But the question is: What kind of soil is receiving the seed?The same seed can produce completely different results depending on the soil. In the same way, God’s Word can be heard by many people, yet produce different results because of how each heart receives it.Jesus begins this parable with one powerful command: “Listen!” — Mark 4:3Before He talks about the seed, He talks about hearing.The Kingdom of God often begins with something you cannot see: a seed, the Word of God, planted in a receptive heart.So the question is not only, “Is God speaking?”The deeper question is, “How am I receiving what God is speaking?”In this message, discover why the Parable of the Sower is a key to understanding the mysteries of God’s Kingdom, examine the condition of your heart, and learn how to receive God’s Word so that it produces lasting fruit in your life.Main Text: Mark 4:1–20Key Verse: Mark 4:13Big Idea: The condition of your heart determines what the Word of God produces in your life.“Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” — Mark 4:9For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

How do you overcome bitterness, unforgiveness, hurt, and resentment? In this powerful sermon from Hebrews 12:15, discover how God can free your heart from the poisonous root of bitterness.Bitterness may begin with a wound, but it grows through our response. If left unchecked, it can steal our peace, damage relationships, and affect the people around us.In this message, Let It Go Before It Kills You, we explore three biblical truths:• Bitterness begins with a wound but grows by our response• Bitterness always hurts the person carrying it most• Bitterness never stays privateYou may not be able to change what happened to you, but through the grace of God, you can choose what happens inside you.Don't let yesterday's wound become tomorrow's poison. It's time to let it go and walk in freedom.📖 Scripture: Hebrews 12:15 (NLT)If this sermon encouraged you, LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical messages that strengthen your faith and help you grow in Christ.For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

What happens when you’ve exhausted every option and there is nowhere else to turn? In Mark 5:25–34, we encounter a woman who had suffered for twelve years, spent everything she had, and only grew worse. But her desperation became the doorway to her miracle.Desperation is the deep awareness that without God’s intervention, there is no other hope. It is the place where pride is broken, faith is awakened, and hearts reach for Jesus with complete dependence.In this message, discover:* Why God often meets us in our moments of greatest need.* How desperate faith reaches beyond fear and obstacles.* What it means to press through the crowd to touch Jesus.* How one encounter with Christ can completely transform your life.No matter how impossible your situation seems, Jesus still responds to sincere faith. If you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or out of options, this message will remind you that your desperation can become the very place where God’s power is revealed.Scripture: Mark 5:25–34If this message encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs hope today.For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Until the Spirit ComesText: Isaiah 32:15-17 (nkjv)“Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is counted as a forest. Then justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.”IntroductionI wholeheartedly believe that the solution to the deep problems we face in our homes, communities, and nation is not found first in politics, policies, or programs but in spiritual awakening. When hearts are transformed by the Holy Spirit, lives change. When lives change, families are restored. When families are restored, communities are strengthened. True and lasting change always flows from God’s Spirit at work in people.Isaiah paints a picture of a broken society. Corrupt leadership. Moral decay. Empty religion. People trusting in comfort rather than God. The land itself reflects the spiritual condition of the people.Yet in the middle of the problem and judgment comes one of the greatest promises in Scripture:“Until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high.”For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

The better choice(Luke 10:38-42; John 11:25-27)Continuing from what we heard and learned from this Sunday’s teaching, I have been reflecting on the difference between doing what is good and choosing what is better.There is a difference between doing good things and choosing the best thing.Martha loved Jesus. Her desire to serve Him was sincere, and there was nothing wrong with serving. Yet, in the middle of her preparations, she became distracted and overwhelmed. Mary, on the other hand, simply sat at Jesus’ feet and listened. Looking at the two sisters, Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better part.Jesus was not diminishing service. He was establishing a priority. Before we can effectively serve Him, we must first spend time with Him.This lesson becomes even more meaningful when we meet Martha again in John 11. Her brother Lazarus had died, and grief filled her heart. Standing before the tomb, Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25). Then He asked Martha, “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26).Jesus wasn’t simply asking Martha if she believed His words intellectually. He was inviting her to place her complete trust in Him. We can only fully believe the One with whom we consistently spend time. Faith grows as we sit under His Word, listen to His voice, and allow His truth to shape our hearts. The more we remain at His feet, the more confident we become in His promises.The faith Martha needed in that painful moment did not begin at the tomb. Faith is formed long before the crisis. It grows in the quiet moments of fellowship with Christ. Every time we choose His presence over our busyness, we are preparing our hearts for the challenges that will inevitably come.The same is true for us. Trials reveal what has been built in the secret place. If our days are filled with activity, even good activity, while neglecting time with Jesus, we may discover that our faith is shallow when life becomes difficult. But those who have learned to abide in Him find a strength that circumstances cannot take away.Every day presents us with a choice. We can become consumed with what needs to be done, or we can first give our attention to the One who gives us strength to do it. The better choice is always His presence.May we never become so busy serving Jesus that we neglect sitting with Him. Time at His feet is never wasted. It deepens our relationship with Him, strengthens our faith, and prepares us to trust Him when His question comes to us: Do you believe this?For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Welcome to Week 2 of our sermon series, "On Mission: Living Sent Every Day."In this message, "Empowered to Go," we discover a powerful truth: Jesus never sends His followers into the mission field alone. He equips us with His authority, fills us with His Spirit, and empowers us with His presence to boldly share His love wherever He sends us.Many believers feel unqualified, unprepared, or unsure of how God can use them. Yet throughout Scripture, we see that God empowers ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. The same Holy Spirit who empowered the early church is available to every believer today.Join us as we explore Luke 10:1–4, 8–9, 17–20 and Acts 1:8 and learn how to:• Walk in Christ's authority• Depend on the Holy Spirit's power• Overcome fear and insecurity• Live boldly on mission every day• Celebrate the true source of our victoryScripture:Luke 10:1–4, 8–9, 17–20Acts 1:8If this message encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God has empowered them for His mission.For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Welcome to International Christian Church's live Sunday worship experience. For prayer requests, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contact. To give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWq...Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

What feels repetitive to us is never meaningless to God.In this message, “Nothing New, Yet Everything Matters,” we explore Ecclesiastes 3:15 and discover how God works through seasons, patterns, and everyday moments with purpose and intention. Even when life seems familiar or routine, God is still speaking, shaping, and preparing us for His greater plan.Scripture:Ecclesiastes 3:15Be encouraged to trust God’s timing, remain faithful in every season, and recognize that nothing in your journey is wasted.If this message encouraged you, like, share, and subscribe for more messages that equip, empower, and strengthen your walk with Christ.For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Why is it so hard to be still before God?You sit down to pray… and your mind starts racing.Distractions get louder.Thoughts keep interrupting.And instead of peace, you feel frustrated.In this message, Pastor Jaison Koshy shares a powerful truth from Psalm 46:10 that can completely change the way you approach stillness and intimacy with God.“Be still, and know that I am God.”What if stillness is not where we begin?What if knowing God is the starting point?This sermon will encourage you to stop striving, stop forcing silence, and start resting in the presence and identity of God. Discover how real peace flows from knowing who He is.Scripture:Psalm 46:10For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contactTo give please click www.globalicc.org/giveCash App $iccglobalVenmo App @iccglobalSubscribe to our weekly podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Courage in the Quiet Place: The Story of Jael

Text: Judges 4–5

A woman named Jael.