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The Gospel Matters | 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11

This sermon explores the essential nature of the Gospel, framing it as the "material principle" of Christian life and the church. It highlights how the Gospel saves individuals from sin, creates new spiritual life and the church community through practices like baptism, protects the integrity of the church through the proper administration of the Lord's Supper, and ultimately cultivates humility and empowered service in believers. The message emphasizes that true faith rooted in Christ's work leads to transformed lives and active participation in God's redemptive plan.

John Lee · June 28, 2026

1 Corinthians 4:6

Scripture Matters

This sermon initiates a series on the nature and function of the church, emphasizing that God's Word is the authoritative blueprint for all church life. The speaker argues that the Word not only creates salvation and the church itself but also commands its principles, practices, and priorities, providing the essential foundation to prevent division and foster genuine Christian community. Ultimately, relying on the Word cultivates humility, grace, and patience, recognizing that it is God who works through His inspired text, not human effort or preferences.

John Lee · June 21, 2026

47 min

Proverbs 4

Get Wisdom!

This sermon, based on Proverbs 4, urges listeners to "get on and stay on the path of wisdom" as it leads to eternal life. It highlights the generational responsibility of parents and the church to teach God's wisdom, contrasting the bright path of the righteous with the dark path of the wicked. The sermon emphasizes guarding one's heart, avoiding temptation, and receiving wisdom from others, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the embodiment of divine wisdom and the only way to true life.

Jason Berrus · May 10, 2026 · 47 min

59 min

Jim Armstrong Memorial

This memorial service celebrates the faithful life of Jim Armstrong through heartfelt tributes from his daughter, sister, friends, and neighbors. Pastor John delivers a powerful gospel message based on the reality of death and the secure hope of the resurrection found in Jesus Christ.

Pastor John · May 3, 2026 · 59 min

Daniel 3:1-30

There Can Only Be One

This sermon from Daniel 3 emphasizes that despite the allure and threats of false kings and idols, there is only one true King: God. Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, it highlights the importance of unwavering faithfulness even in the face of persecution, trusting in God's worth regardless of immediate deliverance. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the true King who entered the "fiery furnace" of God's wrath on our behalf, offering ultimate deliverance and salvation for all who repent and believe.

David Byun · March 15, 2026

36 min

Genesis 25:1-34

Picking Favorites

Through the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25, this sermon explores the tension between God's sovereign election and human moral responsibility. It contrasts Abraham's legacy of contented faith with Esau's foolish exchange of his eternal birthright for momentary physical gratification. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to resist immediate sinful appetites and choose the everlasting promises of Christ, whose sacrificial death has opened the way back to God's presence.

John Lee · March 8, 2026 · 36 min

45 min

Genesis 22:1-19

The Binding of Isaac

This sermon unpacks Abraham's test of faith in Genesis 22, demonstrating that God's tests are meant to reveal and strengthen faith rather than to discover what God doesn't already know. It highlights Abraham's unwavering obedience and God's provision of the ram as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Lamb of God provided for the sins of humanity. Believers are encouraged to trust God's promises and sovereignty, even in the most difficult circumstances, finding hope and strength in Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

John Lee · February 8, 2026 · 45 min

47 min

Genesis 19:16–19:38

Countdown to Calamity

This 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

45 min

Genesis 17:1-27

Cut Off From the World

This sermon explores Genesis 17, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham, the sign of circumcision, and the promise of Isaac as the covenant son. It emphasizes that physical circumcision was a sign of being set apart for God, but ultimately pointed to a deeper circumcision of the heart and the New Covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Through Christ's sacrifice, believers are spiritually 'cut off' from sin and raised to new life, signified by baptism.

John Lee · December 28, 2025 · 45 min

38 min

Genesis 16:1-16

For onto Us a Donkey was Born

This sermon delves into Genesis 16, using Sarai's impatient and sinful pursuit of a child through Hagar to illustrate the futility of human plans in the face of suffering. It contrasts this with God's faithful promises to Hagar and ultimately to humanity through Jesus, Emmanuel, the true 'God Who Sees' and 'God With Us,' who saves us from our deepest problem of sin. The message encourages listeners to abandon self-reliant efforts and find their true hope in Christ, who hears and redeems.

John Lee · December 21, 2025 · 38 min

42 min

Genesis 15:1-21

Walk Down the Aisle

This sermon from Genesis 15 explores how God responds to Abram's discouragement and doubt with truth and grace. It emphasizes God's self-giving covenant, where he takes on the burden of its fulfillment, assuring Abram of numerous offspring and possession of the land. Ultimately, the message culminates in Christ, who fulfills this covenant through his sacrifice, offering believers righteousness by faith and eternal hope in the face of death.

John Lee · December 14, 2025 · 42 min

47 min

Genesis 13-14

A Tale of Two Kings

This sermon explores the contrasting choices of Abram and Lot in Genesis 13-14, highlighting the tension between God's promises and the world's prosperity. It emphasizes that choosing worldly allure leads to destruction, while faith in God's unseen promises brings victory and deliverance. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the King-Priest who secured the ultimate victory over sin and death, offering true grace and blessing beyond any worldly gain.

John Lee · December 7, 2025 · 47 min

39 min

Hebrews 2:1-4

Pay Attention

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Luis Cardenas · November 9, 2025 · 39 min

46 min

John 3:1-21

Born Again

This sermon, centered on John 3:1-21, challenges listeners to move beyond mere admiration of Jesus to genuine belief. It emphasizes two core requirements for salvation: being spiritually "born again" through the Holy Spirit and actively placing faith in Jesus as the Son of Man, who was lifted up on the cross like Moses' serpent in the wilderness. The preacher stresses that God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice, and choosing not to believe results in immediate condemnation, urging all to look to Christ for everlasting life.

John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 46 min

47 min

John 3:22-36

He’s Built Different

John the Baptist, in response to his disciples' concerns about Jesus's growing ministry, redirects their focus to Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus is the ultimate authority and the focal point of all existence. The sermon stresses Jesus's divine nature as the Son of God, who speaks God's words with the Spirit without measure, presenting belief in Him as the path to eternal life and rejection as remaining under God's wrath. It concludes by highlighting that true life and joy are found not in self-exaltation, but in humbly receiving Christ, who provides unending grace and goodness.

John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 47 min

46 min

John 2:13-25

Get Out of My House

This sermon unpacks Jesus's cleansing of the temple in John 2, highlighting his divine authority as both the owner and the true temple himself, a claim validated by his future resurrection. It reveals Jesus's perfect knowledge of humanity's sinful nature, leading him not to trust in man, but to offer grace. The message calls believers to abandon self-reliance and fully trust in Christ, embracing their new identity as the spiritual temple of God and the promise of resurrection.

John Lee · October 19, 2025 · 46 min

51 min

Preach Biblically - Session 4

2025 LA Preachers' Conference

This 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

29 min

Preach Christ Crucified - Session 1

2025 LA Preachers' Conference

This sermon emphasizes the crucial importance of preaching Christ crucified as the central message of Christianity, warning against deviations like easy believism and legalism. It outlines five reasons why the cross is often neglected and five reasons why it must remain the basis for salvation, justification, and true spiritual formation. Ultimately, the speaker argues that the crucifixion is the climax of the Gospels and the only lasting motivation for Christian living.

John Lee · October 14, 2025 · 29 min

37 min

John 2:1-12

Wine About It

Jesus's first sign, turning water into wine at Cana, is revealed as a foreshadowing of his ultimate sacrifice—his blood, the "finest wine" of the new covenant. This miracle, performed on the seventh day (Sabbath), signifies not just salvation from God's wrath, but also the joyous, complete deliverance and union with God, culminating in the celebratory wedding feast of eternity.

John Lee · October 12, 2025 · 37 min

34 min

John 1:29-51

Stairway to Heaven

This sermon, titled "Stairway to Heaven," explores John 1:29-51, emphasizing three calls to action: to look at Jesus as the Lamb of God, to come and follow him, and to believe in his identity as the Son of God and the King of Israel. It highlights Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Jacob's Ladder, the direct connection between heaven and earth, offering reconciliation and forgiveness of sin through his atoning work.

John Lee · October 5, 2025 · 34 min

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