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Preach The Word with David Ryu

by David Ryu

Rev. David Ryu serves as Pastor of Diaspora Church in Toronto, Canada. He is happily married to his wife, Anne, and they are blessed with two sons, Judah and Shiloh.

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  1. Abound in Thanksgiving (Colossians 3:15-17)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday October 11, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Colossians 3:15-17. In a world of grumbling and complaining, Christians ought to be a people known for thanksgiving—a thanksgiving that goes beyond a feeling of gratitude and finds its proper end…

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  2. Ambassadors of The King (Mark 6:7-13)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 6:7-13. We applaud those who work for big companies or represent nations and peoples. But there is a greater honor still—and it belongs to every Christian: representing the King of kings…

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  3. The Danger of Familiarity (Mark 6:1-6)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 6:1-6. Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth, but instead of welcoming Him home, the people took offense at Him. How could those who were so privileged to know Jesus their whole lives...

  4. A Tale of Two Daughters (Mark 5:21-43)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday September 6, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 5:21-43. This is a tale of two daughters. Mark's literary contrast is fascinating. One daughter is twelve years old and is at the point of death. The other is twelve years into her suffering...

  5. A Living Testimony (Mark 5:1-20)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 5:1-20. A man possessed by a legion of demons and thousands of pigs rushing into the sea. This dramatic encounter with the spiritual realm is one of the strangest accounts in Scripture. While...

  6. Safe in the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 4:35-41. Perhaps you've heard many sermons on it before—sermons about how Jesus can calm the storms in your life. But if that is all we take away from this text, we have missed so much of…

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  7. A Theology of Winning (Mark 4:21-34)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 4:21-34. By all appearances, it seems that Christianity is losing and in sharp decline. It seems that the light of the gospel has been overwhelmed by the darkness of our culture and a…

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  8. Parable of the Four Soils (Mark 4:1-20)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 4:1-20. We examine one of Jesus' most famous parables, often called the Parable of the Sower. Because Jesus Himself explains its meaning, the greatest challenge is not interpretation but...

  9. Misunderstood & Rejected (Mark 3:20-35)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 3:20-35. Have you ever been misunderstood, slandered and rejected? Take comfort in knowing that Jesus Himself understands your pain. His own family thought He was out of His mind, and the...

  10. Called & Sent By Jesus (Mark 3:7-19)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 3:7-19. Our Lord establishes a model for Christian ministry by appointing the Twelve Apostles to share in His work. Here, Christ teaches us the godly principle of delegation and cooperation.…

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  11. The Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-3:6)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:23-3:6. We see yet another conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders. The point of contention here concerns the Sabbath. What is its purpose? And what is lawful on the Sabbath? The...

  12. The Lord Bless You & Keep You (Numbers 6:22-27)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Numbers 6: 22-27. We turn our attention to the greatest pronouncement of divine blessing in Scripture, commonly known as the Priestly Blessing or Aaronic Benediction. We must not underestimate the...

  13. Fasting & The Bridegroom (Mark 2:18-22)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:18-22. Jesus and His disciples were criticized for not fasting according to the religious customs of the day. However, beneath this controversy lies a deeper warning about the danger of...

  14. Children of God by Adoption (John 1:12-13)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from John 1:12-13. For the Christian, the highest privilege is the right to call God your Father. It is this glorious truth that makes Christianity all the more exceptional and stand out among all other...

  15. The Great Physician for Sinners (Mark 2:13-17)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:13-17. We see yet another conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders as He reclines at table with tax collectors and sinners. But no matter how corrupt your life, no matter how shameful...

  16. Your Sins Are Forgiven (Mark 2:1-12)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:1-12. This famous account of Jesus healing the paralytic man is rich with theological gems. But it also reveals our greatest problem. It's not mental health, sickness, financial hardship,...

  17. Ministry According to Jesus (Mark 1:35-45)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:35-45. Every Christian is called to ministry—a life devoted to serving Christ, loving people, and advancing the gospel. But both our passion and practice of ministry, no matter how sincere…

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  18. Doubting Thomas Meets The Risen Christ (John 20:24-31)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from John 20:24-31. Most people remember him as "Doubting Thomas". But John includes this unique account of a doubting disciple in his Gospel to persuade you to believe! Christianity is not a…

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  19. The True Meaning of the Cross (Galatians 3:13-14)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Good Friday April 3, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Galatians 3:13-14. The cross is worn by many, but understood by few. Whether you hate the cross or love the cross, ignorance abounds. Do you have a true understanding of the cross of Jesus…

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  20. The Lord Over Demons & Disease (Mark 1:21-34)

    Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday March 22, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:21-34. In this passage, the supreme authority of Christ is put on display. Jesus is the sovereign Lord over demons and disease, over the spiritual and physical. To the world that is…

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  21. Called To Be Fishers of Men (Mark 1:16-20)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday March 15, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:16-20. In this famous account of Jesus calling His first disciples, Mark directs our focus to the central matter: Jesus' call to discipleship and what that call demands. The first disciples...

  22. Our Prophet, Priest, & King (Mark 1:9-15)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday March 1, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:9-15. The purpose for which Christ has come was to redeem His people, but He executes that work of redemption as Prophet, Priest, and King. In the Baptism of Jesus, the Temptation of Jesus,...

  23. Jesus Christ, The Son of God (Mark 1:1-8)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:1-8. We begin a new sermon series through the Gospel of Mark. Drawing upon reliable sources, and carried along by the Holy Spirit, Mark's record of the earthly life and ministry of Jesus...

  24. True Christian Fellowship (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday February 8, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28. Readers may be tempted to rush through these closing words of Paul's letter, assuming that nothing important remains to be said. But this final section contains valuable...

  25. Perfected By God (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu on Sunday January 81, 2026 at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24. The slowness of our sanctification or the lack of progress in holiness, is one of the most painful disappointments that Christians can face. But Paul reminds us that God...

  26. Do Not Quench The Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu on Sunday January 11, 2026 at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22. While every believer is indwelt by the Spirit of God, we can still resist the Holy Spirit's work and influence in our lives. Paul commands believers not to quench the...

  27. From Shame to Glory (Matthew 1:18-21)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Matthew 1:18-21. One might expect that the arrival of the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords, would be accompanied by a display of great strength that draws worldwide attention! Yet, He...

  28. The Great Savior for Great Sinners (1 Timothy 1:12-16)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Timothy 1:12-16. You will never truly know a Merry Christmas unless you are gripped by the sinfulness of your sins, and even more so, gripped by the One who came to redeem the most vile of...

  29. Finding True Happiness (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday December 7, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. The pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of every human soul. But we are discontent, we are empty, we are bored, because we were made for greatness, which this fallen…

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  30. Hospital for Sinners (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday November 30, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15.

  31. Respect Your Pastor (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday November 16, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. In these two verses, the Apostle Paul is specifically concerned with the relationship between the church's members and the leaders entrusted with their care. The...

  32. Assurance of Salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday November 9, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11. For some believers, the lack of assurance of salvation may be a constant struggle throughout their lives. Even Charles Spurgeon, who was the brightest preacher of the...

  33. How John Calvin Reformed Worship (Leviticus 10:1-2)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Reformation Sunday October 26, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Leviticus 10:1-2. If Martin Luther was the spark for the Protestant Reformation, then John Calvin was the raging flame that made it an unstoppable fire. What did Calvin believe was…

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  34. Are You Ready for The King’s Return? (1 Thessalonians 5:1-8)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday October 19, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8. While some people have an unhealthy obsession with the timing of the second coming to Christ, there are others who are indifferent to the Lord's return, dismissing it...

  35. Dying & Grieving With Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday October 5, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text is from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

  36. Pursuing Godly Ambitions (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday September 28, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. The recent events of Charlie Kirk's death has lit a fire in the hearts of millions of men and women across the world to make their lives count for something greater…

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  37. Sexual Purity (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday September 14, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8. The Apostle Paul placed a priority on sexual purity for believers. Sexual immorality was a major issue during Paul's time in the first century, as it continues to be a...

  38. Warning Against Cultural Christianity (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday August 31, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. Nominal and cultural Christianity may fill the pews with bodies, but in the end, it fills hell with those who follow their own vain and empty religion. The Apostle Paul...

  39. Increase Your Obedience (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday August 17, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. The Apostle Paul's great burden for believers is that they be set apart from the pollutions of the world and live with the single aim of pleasing God. Should you choose to...

  40. Childlike Faith (Mark 10:13-16)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 10:13-16. Explore Jesus’ loving invitation to let the children come to Him. Discover the heart of childlike faith and what it means for us today.

  41. Praying Like The Apostle (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday July 20, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.

  42. Bound Up Together (1 Thessalonians 3:6-8)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday June 29, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8.

  43. Suffering As Divine Vocation (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday June 15, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. All suffering and affliction we face is appointed by God. Suffering and affliction is part of the divine vocation and calling of Christians. How, then, do we suffer well and...

  44. True Repentance & Faith (Mark 1:14-15)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday June 8, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:14-15.

  45. The Church Armed & Prepared for War (Matthew 16:13-19)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday June 1, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Matthew 16:13-19. It's Jesus' most famous teaching about the Church. What are the principles He taught regarding the Church, and what promises did He make for her triumph? We will explore these...

  46. Our Hope In Life & Death (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Corinthians 15:20-23.

  47. Christ Our Standard (1 Peter 2:21-24)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Good Friday, Friday April 18, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Peter 2:21-24. Jesus Christ is not only our Savior, but He is our standard and example to follow. It is not enough to think about the cross, sing about the cross, or even preach…

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  48. Love Your Church (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday April 6, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20.

  49. Be Prepared To Suffer (1 Thessalonians 2:14-16)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday March 30, 2025, at Diaspora Church. Sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16. Compared to much of church history, Christians today in North America enjoy an unprecedented level of comfort, safety, and religious freedom. However, let us be prepared to...

  50. The Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

    Sermon by Pastor David Ryu, on Sunday March 16, 2025, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

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