Episodes
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Hearing the Voice of God II | But by Every Word That Comes From the Mouth of the Lord, Deuteronomy 8:1-20
It should have been an eleven-day journey. It took forty years. Moses tells Israel why in Deuteronomy 8: God was testing them, humbling them, and disciplining them as a father disciplines his son. In this second message of our Hearing the Voice of God series, Jingyang looks again at the picture…
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Surrender: Letting Go of the Outcome, Holding On to the Lord | Genesis 22:1–18
Three days walking toward a mountain. Wood on his son’s back, fire and a knife in his own hand. And a boy’s question: “Where is the lamb?” Abraham’s answer: “God will provide.” In this message, Piero walks through Genesis 22, where God asks Abraham to give back the very promise he waited decades…
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Hearing the Voice of God I | Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone, Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Every morning, the Israelites woke up to bread on the ground. They could gather it, but they couldn’t hoard it, save it, or invest it. Keep extra overnight and it spoiled. Forty years in the wilderness, with nothing in their control and every meal a gift. Moses later tells them why: God was...
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Made to Feel: A Biblical View of Emotions V | What I Want, and What He Wills, Mark 14:32-42
Gethsemane means "oil press," the place where olives were crushed so something precious could pour out. And here, the night before the cross, Jesus says, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death." This is God in human flesh, and He isn't hiding what He feels. In this final message of our Made to...
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Made to Feel: A Biblical View of Emotions IV | Some Thoughts on Our Feelings, Body, and Environment, 1 Samuel 30:1-10
But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. That's the turning point in one of the most devastating scenes in David's life: his city burned, his family taken captive, his own men talking about stoning him. Everything around him and inside him was falling apart. And in the middle of it, he...
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Made to Feel: A Biblical View of Emotions III | What are my emotions telling me? Psalm 42:1-6a; 43:1-5
What Are My Emotions Telling Me? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so my soul pants for you, O God. Psalm 42 opens not with complaint, but with thirst, a desperate longing for God written by someone far from His presence and aching to return. This third message in our Made to Feel series takes...
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Made to Feel: A Biblical View of Emotions II | Created in the Image of God: The Human Heart, Genesis 3:1-9
"Where are you?" That's the question God asks Adam and Eve after the fall, not because He doesn't know, but because He's inviting them to look inward. It's the same question He's still asking us. This second message in our Made to Feel series moves from God's emotions to ours, and specifically to...
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Made to Feel: A Biblical View of Emotions I | Created in the Image of God: The God who Feels, Genesis 1:26-27
We were made in the image of a God who feels. Not a distant deity untouched by the world, but a Father who grieves, a Son who weeps and rages and rejoices, a Spirit who can be grieved by our sin. If God feels, and we are made in His image, our emotions were never a design flaw. They are part of…
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1 Timothy Series VIII: Fighting the Good Fight of Godliness: Agonize for What Is Eternal | 1 Timothy 6:11-21
You cannot hold on to two things at the same time. The hands that grasp eternal life must release everything else. This final message in our series through 1 Timothy closes the letter the way it opened: with a charge to fight. Paul's word for "fight" is agon, the root of "agony," a brutal…
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1 Timothy Series VII: Godliness + Contentment | 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Continuing our series in 1 Timothy, Dilip Aaron preaches from 1 Timothy 6:3–10 on the connection between godliness and contentment. Paul warns the church about false teaching—especially teaching that uses faith as a means to pursue wealth, division, or personal gain—and points believers toward a...
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1 Timothy Series VI: Honoring and Loving Others | 1 Timothy 5:3-16
In this sixth message of The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness, Andrea Gorriti teaches from 1 Timothy 5:3–16 on what it means to honor and love others, especially those who are vulnerable and in need. Paul’s instructions about caring for widows reveal that Christian love is more than an emotion…
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1 Timothy Series V: Setting an Example, Persevering in Faith | 1 Timothy 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 1:3-7
In the fifth sermon of our 1 Timothy series, The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness, Jingyang walks through 1 Timothy 4:11–16 and 2 Timothy 1:3–7, encouraging us to consider what it means to live faithfully and persevere in the Christian life. Paul tells Timothy not to let his youth become a…
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1 Timothy Series IV: Trained for Godliness: Train Like the Prize Is Eternal | 1 Tim. 4:1-10
What shapes the way we live? According to Paul, we are always being formed by something. The question is whether our lives are being shaped by the truth of Christ or by the competing voices that promise fulfillment apart from Him. In this fourth sermon of The Good Fight: Trained for Godliness...
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1 Timothy Series III: God's Family: Where Who We Believe Shapes How We Live | 1 Tim. 3:14-16
In the third message of our series through 1 Timothy, pastor Piero Gorriti explores Paul's vision for the church as the household of God—a family where our identity in Christ shapes how we live, serve, and love one another. Walking through 1 Timothy 3, we discover that godliness isn't behavior...
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1 Timothy Series II: Prayer and the Church | 1 Tim. 2:1-7
In the second message of our series through 1 Timothy, Koob Vang explores Paul's call for the church to make prayer its first response rather than its last resort. Walking through 1 Timothy 2:1–7, Koob reminds us that prayer is more than bringing our requests to God in moments of crisis—it's the...
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1 Timothy Series I: The Charge: Fighting from a Gospel-centered Identity | 1 Tim. 1:12-17
In the opening message of our new series through 1 Timothy, Piero Gorriti explores Paul’s charge to Timothy to fight the good fight, not from fear, performance, or self-reliance, but from a gospel-centered identity rooted in God’s grace. Through 1 Timothy 1, we discover that the aim of sound...
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The Book of 1 Timothy: Intro + Background
What does it mean to fight the good fight in a culture full of competing voices? And what does biblical godliness actually look like? In this introductory message to our new series through 1 Timothy, we explore the historical, cultural, and theological background of Paul’s letter to Timothy. From...
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The Good Shepherd comes with the Good News, Psalm 23
Have you ever wondered what it means to truly recognize the voice of God in a world filled with competing voices? In this message on Psalm 23, Dilip Aaron invites us to rediscover one of Scripture’s most beloved passages through the lens of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Exploring the connection…
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Home, Calling, and Hearing God’s Voice: A Conversation with Solomon Abaki
What does it mean to follow Jesus when home is always changing? In this special conversation, Piero Gorriti sits down with Solomon Abaki—pastor, football coach, husband, father, and global disciple whose journey has taken him from Kenya to India, London, New York City, and back again. Together,...
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They were with Jesus, Acts 4:1-13
What turns an ordinary person into someone whose life points unmistakably to Jesus? In this special message, Shawn Wallace opens Acts 4:1–13 and explores the remarkable transformation of Peter—from a fearful disciple who denied Jesus to a bold witness who stood before rulers and religious leaders...
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From Netflix to the Cross, Philippians 2:1-11
What does Netflix have to do with the cross? In this solo message, Koob Vang opens Philippians 2:1–11 and invites us to examine what truly moves us. We know what it feels like to be pulled into a story, to stay up for one more episode, to give hours of attention without needing to be forced. But...
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As You Go, Matthew 28:18-20
Discipleship is not only something we schedule. It is something we carry as we go. In this message, Kevin Douglas opens Matthew 28:18–20 and focuses on one word from the Great Commission: "Go." But this "go" carries the sense of "as you go" — as you walk, work, parent, commute, eat, listen, and...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church VII | The Holy Spirit: The Catalyst of Gospel Transformation, Embodiment, and Multiplication, Acts 2:1-11
We cannot become a Glocal disciple-making church by strategy alone. We need breath. We need fire. We need the Holy Spirit. In this final message of our "Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church" series, Piero Gorriti opens Acts 2:1–11 on Pentecost Sunday to bring the whole journey together…
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church VI | Gospel Multiplication: Disciple-Making in The Kingdom of God , Mat. 4:12-17
We are all waiting for a kingdom. The question is whether the one we're expecting is shaped by God or by our own pain. In this sixth message of our "Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church" series, Andrea Gorriti opens Matthew 4:12-17 and sits with one word: Metanoia. Often translated as...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church V | Gospel Multiplication: From Follower to Disciple-Maker , 1 Cor. 9:19–23
The Gospel doesn't change. But the way we carry it into the world has to. In this fifth message of our "Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church" series, Piero Gorriti opens 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 to explore what Paul meant when he said he was free from all, yet made himself a slave to all. Not a...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church IV | Gospel Embodiment: Disciple-Making under God’s Authority , Matthew 8:5-13
Life has a way of filling every quiet corner. Social media, busyness, anxiety, habits — a constant background noise that keeps us from hearing the whispers of the Holy Spirit. In this fourth message of our "Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church" series, Andrea Gorriti explores what it really...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church III | Gospel Embodiment: Living out Jesus’ Mission Boldly , Luke 4:16-21
In the third sermon of our series, Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church, Piero Gorriti preaches “Gospel Embodiment: Living out Jesus’ Mission Boldly,” based on Luke 4:16–21. Jesus begins His public ministry with a mission manifesto, declaring that the Gospel is not only a message to be...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church II | Gospel Transformation: Disciple-Making from Intimacy , 1 Sam. 1:9-18
In the second sermon of our series, Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church, Andrea preaches from 1 Samuel 1:9–18 and reminds us that disciple-making does not begin with activity, gifting, or knowledge, but with intimacy with God. Through Hannah’s story, this message explores how God meets us in...
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Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church I | Gospel Transformation: Becoming Radical Disciples through God’s Prodigal Love, Lk. 14:25-33
In this opening sermon of our seven-part series, Becoming a Glocal Disciple-Making Church, Piero Gorriti preaches from Luke 14:25–33 and explores Jesus’ sobering call to count the cost of discipleship. In a world that often follows Jesus for comfort, blessing, or personal gain, this message...
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Easter 2026: There is More to Life than Death | John: 20:1-31
This Easter Sunday, Piero Gorriti preaches from John 20:1–31 and invites us to face one of the deepest realities of human life: death. In this message, There is More to Life than Death, we see how the risen Jesus meets Mary in her grief, the disciples in their fear, and Thomas in his doubt.…
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Diaspora Church: Seeking the Peace of the City III | Redefining Peace: When peace is not Peace, Jer. 29:8-14
In this final sermon of the Diaspora Church: Seeking the Peace of the City series, Piero Gorriti focuses on Jeremiah 29:8–14 and calls us to redefine peace by learning to discern false voices. While the exiles were tempted to believe messages of quick relief and easy escape, God invited them into…
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Diaspora Church: Seeking the Peace of the City II | Shalom Presence, Jer. 29:7
In the second message of the series, Andrea Gorriti unpacks Jeremiah 29:7 and the deeper meaning of shalom—a peace far greater than the absence of conflict. Rooted in God’s presence, shalom speaks of wholeness, restoration, and completeness. Preaching into the tension of exile, Andrea explores…
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Diaspora Church: Seeking the Peace of the City I | Sent by God, Jer. 29:1-6
In the opening message of the series “Diaspora Church: Seeking the Peace of the City,” Piero Gorriti explores Jeremiah’s letter to the first wave of Jewish exiles in Babylon. What initially appears to be political defeat and forced displacement is reframed through God’s perspective: “I have sent...
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Philippians Series IV: The Joy of the Lord is my Strength | Phil. 4:4-13
In this final sermon of the Philippians series, Piero Gorriti reflects on Philippians 4:4–13 and the paradox at the heart of the Christian life: believers are called to rejoice even amid uncertainty, anxiety, and hardship. Paul’s closing exhortation shows that joy is not a fleeting emotion but a...
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Philippians Series III: Joy and Suffering | Phil. 3:1-11
In this sermon from Philippians 3:1–11, Koob Vang explores Paul’s radical reorientation of what truly matters in life and faith. Warning the church against adding anything to the gospel, Paul confronts the temptation to rely on heritage, religious identity, or personal achievement for...
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Philippians Series II: Unity Through Humility | Phil. 2:1-18
In this week’s message from Philippians 2:1–18, Jingyang invites us into the heart of Paul’s call to Unity Through Humility. Writing to a diverse church navigating pressure and internal tension, Paul points them to the only foundation strong enough to sustain real unity: the self-giving humility…
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Philippians Series I: Is it worth it? Reinterpreting suffering | Phil. 1:12-30
In Philippians 1, Pastor Piero asks the question behind so much of our faith: Is it worth it? Not as a slogan, but as a real test when obedience costs you comfort, reputation, security, or control. From Paul’s imprisonment, we see a surprising gospel logic: suffering doesn’t have the final word....
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The Book of Philippians: Intro + Background
In this opening message of our new Philippians series, “Reinterpreting Chains in Christ Jesus,” Pastor Piero sets the stage by asking a piercing question: Is following Jesus worth it when it costs you something? From a Roman prison cell, Paul writes to the church in Philippi, a “mini-Rome” shaped...
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The Most Influential Church | Acts 11:19-30
In this powerful sermon, Yucan Chiu (Guest Speaker) invites us to rethink how we measure “success” in the church. Is it size, social media presence, longevity, cultural impact? Or is it something deeper—something quieter, yet far more transformative? Drawing from Acts 11:19–30, Yucan explores the...
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Get Out of the Boat | Mt. 14:13-33
In this solo sermon, Jingyang walks us through Matthew 14:13-33, inviting us to confront the limits of natural logic when following Jesus. From the feeding of the five thousand to the disciples straining against the wind, the passage exposes how easily we default to human calculation, control…
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Give Up Your Own Way | Mt. 16:21-26
In this solo message, Piero walks through Matthew 16:21–26 to confront a central tension of discipleship: recognizing who Jesus is while resisting the way He accomplishes His mission. Set in the politically and religiously charged landscape of Caesarea Philippi, this passage exposes how Peter’s...
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Friendship with Jesus | Jn. 15: 1-11
In this solo message, Andrea invites us into a tender yet challenging vision of friendship with Jesus, rooted in John 15 and Jesus’ Farewell Discourse. Preached in the shadow of the Last Supper, this passage reframes faith not as performance or partial commitment, but as a life of abiding—fully...
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Holy Inconsistency | Mk. 9:20-27
In Holy Inconsistency, Koob walks us through Mark 9:20–27, centering on a desperate father whose prayer captures the tension many believers quietly carry: “I believe; help my unbelief.” Rather than presenting doubt as something to hide or conquer quickly, this sermon names the difference between...
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Advent Series IV | Love That Actively Seeks The Benefit of Others, 1 Cor. 13:1-14:1
In this final sermon of the Advent season, preached by Jingyang during our Christmas service, we turn to Paul’s profound vision of love in 1 Corinthians 13. As Advent culminates in the celebration of Christ’s coming, this passage confronts us with a love that goes far beyond emotion, gifting, or...
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Christ Enthroned | Mt. 20:1-16; 25:14-29
In this sermon preached by Piero Gorriti, we place two unsettling kingdom parables side by side: the laborers in the vineyard and the parable of the talents. Though they seem to operate by opposite logics—one dismantling our sense of fairness, the other confronting our fear of risk—both expose…
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Advent Series III | True Joy, Is. 35 | Ps. 146 | Mt. 11:2-11
Advent Series III | True Joy invites us to rediscover joy as Scripture defines it, not as fleeting happiness or emotional escape, but as a deep, embodied response rooted in the presence and work of God. Preaching from Psalm 146 alongside Isaiah 35 and Matthew 11, Pastor Piero shows how biblical…
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Advent Series II | Peace, John 14:25-28
Advent Series II | Peace invites us to rethink what peace really is through Jesus’ words in John 14:25–28. In this sermon, Koob confronts two common misunderstandings: that peace is simply the absence of conflict, and that peace is something we can create through control or self-management.…
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Advent Series I | Hope Incarnate, Psalm 130
Hope Incarnate opens our Advent journey with Psalm 130, where Pastor Piero leads us into the honest cry, “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,” and traces how true hope is birthed in the tension between chaos and God’s promise. Rather than a vague optimism based on circumstances, biblical hope...
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Kingdom Reversals: The Sermon on the Mount | Stormproofed, Matthew 7:24-29
Stormproofed brings the series to its climactic end as Jesus contrasts two builders whose foundations are revealed only when the storm arrives. Preaching from Matthew 7:24–29, Pastor Piero shows that Jesus is not offering a therapeutic metaphor for personal hardship, but an eschatological warning...
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Kingdom Reversals: The Sermon on the Mount | Future Judgement, Matthew 7:13-23
In this message, Jingyang preaches on Matthew 7:13–23, where Jesus warns that the path to life is narrow and marked by genuine obedience rather than outward religious activity. Through the contrast of gates, trees, and final outcomes, Jesus exposes how easy it is to confuse spiritual performance...
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