Given by Rev. Bijan Mirtolooi

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Luke 12:13-21

Idolatry isn’t just having or wanting bad things, but it’s turning even good things into ultimate things. Money is a great example of that: it can be stewarded as a gift from God, used in ways that are life-giving and community-building. But the human heart, curved in on itself (sin), can also turn a healthy desire for money into greed. This sermon explores the spiritual danger of greed, and how the practice of generosity enables a person to resist that danger. 

Given by Rev. Bijan Mirtolooi

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 9:12-15

2 Corinthians 8:2 tells us that the church in Corinth was rich in generosity even while they themselves were experiencing extreme poverty. This sermon will explore how the gospel—Jesus’ own generosity to his people—frees a person to be truly generous, no matter how much or how little they have.  

Given by Rev. Alan Charnock

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 4:1-11

Amid the temptations and sufferings and persecutions facing the churches, Revelation 4 reminds them—and us—that the Lord is king and is on his throne. This glimpse into the heavenly throne room fortifies God’s people in the present, and fuels their joyful worship as they look to Jesus, the one who is worthy. 

Given by Rev. Andrew Field

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 3:14-22

The church in Laodicea needs to be roused from their spiritual apathy, their spiritual lukewarmness.

Given by Rev. Andrew Field

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 3:7-13

The church in Philadelphia needs spirit-empowered endurance to continue in ministry, to make the most of the open doors before them. “The door has been opened by him, and none can shut it. Let them again take heart, and use the strength they do have in the service he sets before them” (Michael Wilcock).   

Given by Rev. Paul Yoo

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 3:1-6

The church in Thyatira needs strength and conviction to avoid spiritual compromise with the idols in their city. “The faith of Jesus is not merely the excited sprint of enthusiasm of those new to faith, but the committed marathon of a long obedience in the same direction” (Ian Paul).

Given by Rev. David Lee

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 2:18-29

The church in Thyatira needs strength and conviction to avoid spiritual compromise with the idols in their city. “The faith of Jesus is not merely the excited sprint of enthusiasm of those new to faith, but the committed marathon of a long obedience in the same direction” (Ian Paul).

Given by Rev. Paul Yoo

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 2:12-17

Like Smyrna, the church in Pergamum needs strength to face not just suffering but also spiritual seduction/temptation. “The temptation is too strong, and they give way. Compromise creeps in; the distinction between the church and the world is blurred” (Michael Wilcock).

Given by Rev. Paul Yoo

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 2:8-11

The church in Smyrna needs strength to face the sufferings of persecution.

Given by Rev. Andrew Field

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Revelation 2:1-7

The church in Ephesus needs to recover their “first love”: love for God and love for each other. “Protecting themselves and others from error and exhaustion is only of value if they are protecting their relationship of love with their Lord and with one another” (Ian Paul).