Genesis 35:1-36:43
GenesisThis sermon contrasts the lives of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 35-36, highlighting the paradox of living by faith in a fallen world. It explores Jacob's struggles and God's renewed promises amidst personal losses, juxtaposed with Esau's worldly success that ultimately leads to oblivion. The message calls believers to prioritize God's eternal promises through Christ over temporary earthly comforts, finding true hope and redemption in Jesus' victory over sin and death.
John Lee · June 7, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 34:1-31
GenesisThis sermon unpacks the dark narrative of Genesis 34, highlighting the pervasive corruption of both love and justice. It examines Shechem's selfish actions and Jacob's passive response, as well as the deceitful and violent vengeance of Simeon and Levi. Ultimately, the sermon points to the perfect justice and redemptive grace found only in Jesus Christ, offering hope and a call to firm conviction in a fallen world.
John Lee · May 24, 2026 · 46 min
Genesis 29:1-30:24
GenesisThis sermon delves into Genesis 29-30, exploring the intertwined themes of Jacob's self-reliance, Laban's deception, and the bitter envy between Leah and Rachel. It argues that each character serves their own idols, leading to a downward spiral of sin, manipulation, and dissatisfaction. Ultimately, the message highlights God's unwavering faithfulness and grace amidst human brokenness, culminating in the redemptive work of Jesus, who offers true fulfillment and freedom from the slavery of idolatry.
John Lee · April 26, 2026 · 50 min
Luke 24:1-12
This Easter sermon from Luke 24:1-12 challenges the cyclical and monotonous rhythms of life leading to death, presenting Jesus's resurrection as the definitive break in this pattern. The speaker outlines three actions of the women at the tomb—they see the empty tomb, remember Jesus's predictions of his necessary death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins, and report this unbelievable but true news. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to find hope and eternal rest in the resurrected Christ and to share this life-altering truth with others.
John Lee · April 5, 2026 · 35 min
Genesis 20:1-18
This sermon examines Abraham's repeated sin in Genesis 20, where he again puts Sarah's life at risk by claiming she is his sister. It contrasts Abimelech's innocent ignorance and swift repentance with Abraham's calculated self-preservation, highlighting how our 'not knowing' explains but doesn't excuse sin, and our 'not caring' reveals a lack of trust in God. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the faithful High Priest who intercedes for sinners, offering forgiveness and grace for our repeated failures, and enabling us to repent and trust God with our whole lives.
John Lee · January 25, 2026 · 48 min
Genesis 19:16–19:38
GenesisThis sermon examines God's judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah, highlighting Abraham's persistent intercession and Lot's compromised life, which weakened his witness. It underscores the universal human condition of sinfulness, arguing that no one is truly righteous, including Israel. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the only righteous one, whose atoning sacrifice allows God to justly extend mercy and salvation to all who repent and place their faith in him.
John Lee · January 18, 2026 · 47 min
1 Peter 5:5-7
This sermon on 1 Peter 5:5-7 explores two essential dimensions of humility in the Christian life: humility towards one another and humility towards God. It emphasizes submitting to elders, serving fellow believers, and casting all anxieties on God, knowing that He opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble and cares deeply for His people. The message encourages believers to embrace gospel-driven humility, trust in God's timing and plan, and actively fight against pride in all aspects of life.
Micah Anglo · January 4, 2026 · 42 min
Genesis 12:10-20
Abram, the father of faith, falters in trust when facing a famine in Canaan, resorting to a deceitful plan involving his wife, Sarai, to secure his own safety and worldly gain in Egypt. Despite Abram's grave compromise and sin, God intervenes to protect his covenant promises, judging Pharaoh and illustrating that true salvation and security rest not on human faithfulness or cunning, but on God's unwavering providence and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who perfectly resisted temptation and bore the wrath for our failures.
John Lee · December 7, 2025 · 45 min
2025 LA Preachers' ConferenceThis sermon uses the life of the Apostle Peter as a framework for pastoral introspection, divided into 'Rock, Paper, Scissor.' It explores Peter's initial prominence, not due to his own merit but Christ's effectual call, then highlights Peter's spiritual pride that led to his three-fold denial of Jesus. Finally, it emphasizes Peter's painful pruning and subsequent restoration by Jesus, concluding that this 'good hurt' is necessary for pastors to confront their self-love, realign their affections for Christ, and serve humbly.
Thomas Terry · October 14, 2025 · 43 min
2025 LA Preachers' ConferenceThis sermon, based on 2 Peter 1, emphasizes the critical importance of preaching biblically by relying solely on the divine authority and reliability of Scripture. The speaker argues that while apostolic eyewitness testimony to Christ's majesty was valid, Peter asserts that the prophetic word is "more sure" as it is God-breathed, clear, enlightening, and a source of hope until Christ's return. Preachers are called to prioritize explaining and applying this infallible word, as it is the only vehicle for salvation and spiritual growth, surpassing human opinions or experiences.
Nam Park · October 14, 2025 · 51 min
Genesis 6-8
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 6–8, the speaker explores the account of Noah and the flood to demonstrate that God's judgment against widespread human sin is both real and absolute. Rather than being merely a Sunday school story, the narrative points to God's redeeming judgment and covenant grace, ultimately pointing believers to Jesus Christ as the true ark of salvation.
John Lee · August 10, 2025 · 46 min
Genesis 5
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 5, the preacher breaks down the genealogy from Adam to Noah, identifying a rhythmic drumbeat of life followed by inevitable death ('and then he died'). Amidst this daunting pattern, God embeds explicit rays of hope through Enoch's faith and Lamech's expectation of relief through Noah. Ultimately, this genealogy serves as a drumroll of deliverance pointing directly to Jesus Christ, who conquered the curse of death so that all who believe will rise again.
John Lee · August 4, 2025 · 40 min
1 Timothy 5:17-25
1 TimothyThis sermon explores 1 Timothy 5:17-25, highlighting Paul's instructions to honor church elders through financial provision, protection from false accusations, and wise discernment in their appointment. The speaker emphasizes that properly valuing pastoral work, ensuring accountability, and trusting God's timing in revealing hidden deeds are crucial for a healthy church and its leaders. It concludes by urging both pastors and congregants to live in light of Christ's ultimate judgment.
John Lee · April 13, 2025 · 45 min
1 Timothy 5:3-16
1 TimothyThis sermon explores Paul's instructions in 1 Timothy 5:3-16 regarding the church's responsibility to care for widows and the needy. It emphasizes that while supporting those in genuine need is a core Christian duty reflecting God's love, it requires careful discernment based on family responsibility, godliness, and real necessity. The sermon outlines principles for effective church benevolence, prioritizing ministry, supporting church members, evaluating legitimate needs, preserving dignity, and facilitating care through deacons.
John Lee · April 7, 2025 · 46 min
1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 TimothyThis sermon, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7, emphasizes the importance of global prayer for all people, especially those in authority, so that the church may live a tranquil life and spread the global gospel. The speaker explains God's will of command and will of decree, asserting that while God is sovereign, believers are responsible for evangelism through an exclusive Savior, Jesus Christ, motivating them to prioritize missions and live a life of prayer and obedience.
John Lee · February 2, 2025 · 50 min
Jamie Dunlop addresses how local churches can cultivate genuine unity amidst deep cultural, political, and personal differences by centering entirely on Christ alone. Drawing from several passages in Romans, he illustrates how loving those who are hard to love displays the supernatural power of the gospel and brings greater glory to God than uniformity ever could.
Jamie Dunlop · September 26, 2024 · 1h 10m
Mark 9:4-13
In this sermon on Mark 9:2-13, Pastor Daniel Chan explores the Transfiguration, demonstrating how Jesus subverts historical Jewish expectations of the Messiah. The Transfiguration reveals Jesus's full divinity and his fulfillment of the Law and Prophets, ultimately pointing to his mission of conquering sin through his suffering, death, and resurrection.
John Lee · March 10, 2024 · 42 min
Mark 5:21-34
This sermon explores the dual healings of Jairus's daughter and the bleeding woman in Mark 5, illustrating that Jesus is uniquely compassionate to the outcast and completely competent to conquer death. Believers are encouraged to trust in his ultimate promise of eternal peace and salvation, rather than viewing faith as a formula for temporal comfort.
John Lee · December 17, 2023 · 41 min
Luke 2
AdventThis sermon, delivered during the Advent season, explores the theme of joy as revealed through the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple. By looking at the faithful waiting of Simeon, the preacher highlights how the arrival of Christ fulfills God's promises and brings deep, lasting joy to all people. Believers are encouraged to reflect this joy to the world, recognizing that Jesus is the light of revelation who reconciles us to God.
Steve De Ruse · December 10, 2023 · 37 min
Luke 11:37-44
In this sermon on Luke 11:37-44, Pastor Steve addresses Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees over ceremonial washing. He explores the danger of having a clean outward appearance while neglecting the inward state of the heart, reminding believers to examine their motivations and seek true spiritual transformation.
Steve De Ruse · August 7, 2023 · 45 min
