Genesis 24:1-67
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 24, the speaker addresses the story of Abraham's servant securing Rebekah as a wife for Isaac, illustrating that the passage is not primarily about dating, but about God's faithfulness to His promises. Through the servant's example, believers are encouraged to serve their heavenly Master by committing to His promises without compromise, praying with reliance on His providence, pleading the good news with urgency, and walking in prompt obedience.
John Lee · March 1, 2026 · 46 min
Psalm 119:25-32
This sermon from Psalm 119:25-32 explores what it means to depend on God's Word in all circumstances. The speaker outlines three key areas of dependence: when life feels "down in the dust" and near death, when experiencing weariness from grief, and when called to live in obedience to God's truth. Ultimately, it calls believers to trust God's sufficiency, especially through prayer and reliance on his life-giving Word, to find strength, understanding, and freedom from shame in Christ.
Bien Cedro · July 27, 2025 · 50 min
This sermon, '1 Timothy in a Nutshell,' summarizes the Apostle Paul's pastoral letter to Timothy, a discouraged pastor facing false teaching and opposition in Ephesus. It exhorts believers to 'fight the good fight of the faith' by embracing four key actions: praying, preaching the Word, practicing personal and corporate godliness, and persevering in their faith until Christ's return, emphasizing that Jesus is always worth the effort and is the foundation for all Christian living.
John Lee · June 1, 2025 · 47 min
1 Timothy 2:8-15
1 TimothyThis sermon interprets 1 Timothy 2:8-15, addressing God's design for gender roles within the church. It instructs men to pray peacefully and responsibly, and women to dress modestly with an emphasis on good works, and to learn submissively without exercising pastoral authority over men. The message underscores that these distinct roles are rooted in the order of creation and the fall, are good for glorifying God, and that salvation ultimately comes through perseverance in faith, love, and holiness despite the pains of a fallen world, all made possible by Christ's redemptive work.
John Lee · February 16, 2025 · 50 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
Mark 10:46-52
Pastor John Lee welcomes the congregation of First Baptist Church, leading them in an opening prayer for the offering and a call to worship from Colossians 1. He highlights the importance of prayer and community life before leading the church in singing 'All People That on Earth Do Dwell.'
John Lee · May 26, 2024 · 34 min
Philippians 4:4-9
In this sermon on Philippians 4:4-9, Pastor Ernie Choi explains the difference between conditional happiness and eternal joy, which is found only by rejoicing in the Lord. He highlights how the fruit of the Spirit, active prayer, and disciplined focus on honorable things allow God’s peace to guard our minds. He also discusses FBC Artesia’s upcoming transition as he prepares to hand over senior leadership to John Lee.
John Lee · May 5, 2024 · 36 min
Mark 9:14-29
This sermon addresses the narrative in Mark 9 where Jesus' disciples fail to heal a demon-possessed boy, exposing their reliance on self-will rather than God. By contrasting the disciples' pride with a desperate father's honest struggle with doubt, the preacher emphasizes that even a 'wimpy' faith, when placed in the power of Jesus through prayer, is sufficient for God to work.
John Lee · March 24, 2024 · 39 min
In this sermon, Pastor John Lee unpacks the story of Jesus walking on water from Mark 6, demonstrating how it represents far more than a simple miracle. By walking on the sea, Jesus reveals His identity as the great 'I Am' and shows His ultimate authority over death and chaos. Believers are called to trust in Him, prioritizing prayer and casting out fear because He has conquered death once and for all.
John Lee · February 4, 2024 · 1h 6m
Mark 1:21-45
In this sermon on Mark 1:21-45, Pastor John Lee demonstrates how the arrival of Jesus is the invasion of God's kingdom on earth. He breaks down how Jesus reveals a new authority, changes our physical and spiritual condition, models a new priority of prayer and preaching, and offers a new and definitive hope to outcasts.
John Lee · September 17, 2023 · 42 min
