Pastor Mimi Kim reflects on 2019 and how we can run faithfully on our spiritual journey. Let us remember to fix our eyes on Jesus.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Pastor Kyu Kim reflects on why Jesus was born in a dirty manger and how it was orchestrated by our sovereign God. Will we make room for Jesus?
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
Pastor Mimi Kim teaches about the surpassing peace of God and three of the ways that it comes into our lives. Let us filter our thoughts and focus on the excellent or praiseworthy.
Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9; Isaiah 9:6-7
Pastor Kyu Kim teaches how the glory of God prompted the Magi to seek the baby Jesus. Christ sought us and now we are found – let us seek the lost and the broken.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Pastor Kyu Kim teaches that God sent His best – Jesus – to save the world. In this season of Advent we remember the greatness of our God and His love for us.
Scripture: John 1:1-4, 3:16
Pastor Mimi Kim teaches how to give thanks in every circumstance by introducing three characteristics of thanksgiving. Are we as diligent in thanking and praising God as we are in our prayers?
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 17:11-19
Pastor Su Kim teaches about how God saves us and gives us a new identity in Him. What is the right response to Jesus?
Su Kim is a pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Pastor Kyu Kim teaches how the gospel spreads through sacrifice. Sometimes it’s not about how much was done but what matters is that it was done for God.
Scripture: John 12:23-26
Pastor Kyu Kim teaches the purpose and empowerment of anointing and the significance of Jesus being the anointed one.
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2, Luke 4:14-19
Pastor Kyu Kim shares how Jacob met God in a special way in a place he named Bethel.
Scripture: Matthew 28:10-22
Pastor Mimi Kim shares the biblical perspective of friendship and how Jesus is our greatest friend.
Scripture: John 15:9-15
Pastor Mimi Kim examines the transfiguration of Jesus and illustrates the modern version of Peter’s reaction. We should cherish and value every stage of our lives, whether peaks or valley, because God is with us!
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
Pastor Kyu Kim dwells on the importance of raising up the next generation for Christ. Are we praying for the children and teaching them to follow God’s ways? In all this, we must rely on the grace of God.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Pastor Jason Choi teaches that the decision to hope is a decision to be active. As we place our hope in God, He gives us his perspective and changes us – and nothing is ever the same again.
Scripture: 1 Kings 18
Pastor Kyu Kim denounces the lies of the enemy in stating: We are more than what we feel: we are who God says we are! Mental illness abounds in this world; let us bring hope and God’s word to it.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Pastor Kyu Kim dives into Matthew 6:33 to highlight how rich its implications are for each of us. In stunning contrast to world, God's people must seek His kingdom first, obey God, and trust God to do the rest.
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Pastor Mimi Kim asks: are we where God wants us? King David was out of position and sinned; Jesus at twelve years old was in the temple, just where He was supposed to be. Pastor Mimi challenges us to stay sharp, thrive, and go wherever God leads.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11; Luke 2:41-52
Pastor Kyu Kim examines the mindset of two groups who received God's word. Responding to God's word is crucial to a Christ-centered life. Are we receiving God's word eagerly, examining it closely, and responding accordingly?
Scripture: Acts 17:1-15
Pastor Kyu Kim examines how and why God opens doors in our lives. In Acts 16, we see three different ways that God opens doors and how they impacted many rather than just the individual. Pastor Q underscores the importance of prayer and praise to prepare our hearts.
Scripture: Acts 16:6-40
Pastor Mimi Kim compares the biblical standard for missions against the norm of many modern churches. Pastor Mimi introduces the three C’s of missions to answer the question: how are missions different than the work of secular, humanitarian groups?
Scripture: Mark 16:15
Pastor Kyu Kim looks at how Paul and Barnabas faced difficulties as they planned a second missionary journey. Pastor Kyu teaches how to handle the disagreement that is inevitable even among godly people, and also what to do when God says no.
Scripture: Acts 15:36-18:22
Missionary Michael Brown exhorts us to keep eyes fixed on God's promises rather than the circumstances. Let us stay in God's word so the world pales in comparison. Michael also gives an update on Myanmar.
Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6
Pastor Kyu Kim cautions that there will always be difficulties in the church, even when God is moving powerfully. People in the early church had differing views on what is required for salvation, and this caused great dissension. But the gospel is that God’s grace alone is required!
Scripture: Acts 15:1-11
Pastor Mimi Kim asks: what are you doing to be a unifying force in the church? God’s word teaches how spiritual maturity and unity are crucial for the healthy church.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Pastor Kyu Kim shows how Paul and Barnabas faced strong opposition on their missionary journey and expands on what it means to serve a God who suffered but also delivers. God can transform cities from few people being faithful.
Scripture: Acts 13,14
Pastor Faith Cho speaks about the battle for faith against the struggles of life. Breakthroughs of faith can be blocked by four ideals we may hold about our lives: balance, community, sense, and calling. Faith is believing God is good enough and following His instruction even when these ideals are not present.
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Kyu Kim studies how the early church heard the heart of God and sent out the first missionaries. The book of Acts recorded the acts of the “sent ones”; We as sent ones therefore must be willing to go out and build the kingdom of God.
Scripture: Acts 13:1-3
Pastor Jason Choi shares his heart for the spiritually homeless in the world and how we should strive to be like the father of the prodigal son. Just as God seeks the lost sheep, we are called to mature and bring the lost people to know God and His love. Who are the lost that God is calling us to reach?
Scripture: Luke 15
Pastor Mimi Kim studies how on Pentecost the Holy Spirit worked in Peter and pierced the hearts of his listeners. Pastor Mimi challenges us to constantly present opportunities for the Holy Spirit to break through in our lives. What are we willing to do for a single unbeliever to encounter God?
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47
