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Have you ever wondered what romantic relationships are supposed to look like as Christians? In this sermon, Pastor Levi dives into Colossians 1:17, explaining how biblical marriage represents a covenant with God and how dating and divorce should be viewed from a biblical perspective. As we continue in our series, "Redeeming Relationships," we learn how Jesus and other biblical figures viewed relationships, and how to follow their examples.

How do we stay content when our circumstances change? In this sermon, Pastor James dives into Philippians 4 to show us how true contentment in Jesus happens when we realize that Christ truly is enough for us. 

"All happy families are alike; but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Regardless of what makes our families discontent, only through reflecting the Trinity can we have a truly happy family. This sermon pertains to both children and parents, discussing their distinct roles in reflecting the love of the Father and the love of the Son.

Do you know anybody that doesn't know about Jesus? Jesus calls us to be fishers of men, bearing witness to His name. In the final sermon of the Kingdom Come series, we explore how and why we should spread the word of God all throughout the world.

How should we live as citizens in God's kingdom? In this sermon, we learn about the expectations and our responsibilities as followers of God, covering topics like covenant relationship, the Flesh and the Spirit, and fasting and feasting.

This world is riddled with injustice. However, our God who reigns is perfectly just. In this sermon, we explore how God's coming kingdom will be a fulfillment of justice over all creation.

"The Gospel is not simply how God gets us into the kingdom, but also how God establishes the kingdom in and through us." As our community grows and new believers begin their faith journey, it is important that we be reminded not to only know about God, but how to respond to Him. Join us in our new sermon series "Kingdom Come" as we discover how to make God's will done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

We often doubt God's love and forget just how much he wants to bless us. In this sermon, Mr. Cha reflects on his trip to Chiang Mai, and how God has blessed him throughout his entire life.

Testimonies serve as proof of a living God working in our communities and lives. In Bryan's testimony, he shares how God met him and turned his life around at his lowest point.

Even though Jesus Christ died for us, we still doubt His love for us. As a part of the winter retreat series, "Fully Loved", we learn about why Jesus' death on the cross is the ultimate proof of His love for us.

How much does God love us? Sometimes, we may think that though the Father loves us, He does not love us as much as He loves His son, Jesus. However, as we continue our winter retreat series, "Fully Loved," we learn that God loves us with the greatest of all loves because God, who is Triune, is love.

Have you ever had difficulty believing that God loves you because you feel unworthy? As we officially begin our winter retreat series, "Fully Loved," we learn how wide, high, deep, and long God's love for us is. In this particular sermon, Pastor Levi dives into the parable of the Prodigal Son to share that no matter how low we've fallen, God is always waiting with open arms ready to receive us when we turn back to Him.

Testimonies serve as proof of a living God who is active in our communities and lives. In WooBin's testimony, she shares how God's great love has given her peace and security, knowing that God loves her regardless of how unworthy she feels.

Jesus is given the Name Above All Names after his great sacrifice. As we finish off the Name Above All Names series, we look to Jesus, and how his name is the true Name Above All Names.

Have you ever had questions about Christianity? As we continue this four-part lunch series, we hope to answer these questions. This episode covers how we can know that Christianity is true in comparison to other religions because it provides grace-based salvation rather than work-based salvation.

Have you ever had questions about Christianity? As we continue this four-part lunch series, we hope to answer these questions. This episode covers how Christian and scientific worldviews can co-exist together since the absence of information in the Bible doesn't disprove its authenticity, and Bible passages should be interpreted based on their genre.

As we enter into the holiday season, we learn about Jesus' prophetical name, Emmanuel, meaning God is with us. Today we learn about how Jesus coming down to earth allowed us to be with God forever.

Are you new to Christianity? Today, we finish the Next Steps series for recent Christian Converts. In this episode, Mr. Cha talks about how to cultivate intimacy with God.

Jealousy may seem like a petty feeling for a being like God. But, in this episode, we explore how God's rightful jealousy represents his great love for His creation and how we should respond as we continue the Name Above All Names series.

Are you new to Christianity? Today, we continue the Next Steps series for recent Christian converts. In this episode, we invite Pastor Levi Miller to discuss the importance of participating in the church.

Have you ever had questions about Christianity? Everyone has questions in their faith journey, and this 4 episode lunch series (every Friday in Mr. Cha's room) is designed to answer them. This episode covers how reason coincides with faith, rather than contradicting it.

Are you new to Christianity? This new series is for people who have recently joined God's family. Come to Mr. Cha's room on Friday lunches to be there in person!

Sickness is that which disrupts our ability to flourish. Do you or any loved ones you know have sicknesses? In reality, whether we think so or not, we all do. Today, we learn how Jesus is our healer, who sets us free from the sickness of sin.

Testimonies serve as proof of a living God who is active in our communities and lives. In Tommy's testimony, he shares his journey of encountering God, starting as an atheist who found "the idea of religion ... so archaic" to an open-minded agnostic to a Christian who realizes "trying to always be rational is irrational and some things have to be admitted and accepted as true through faith."

"In a loud voice they were saying: 'Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!'” In this sermon, we learn about the name the angels and the elders use to praise Jesus.

Although God has many names in the Bible, Yahweh - also known as I am - is the only name that God uses to refer to himself. This sermon is the first of a series, in which we learn about the names of God. In this sermon, we learn about God's most holy name, Yahweh.

At what times do you feel the most peace? According to the Bible, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is our source of peace. Today's sermon is about how Jesus' presence, regardless of hard circumstances, is what can bring us peace.

Testimonies serve as proof for a living God that is active in our communities and lives. In Evelyn's testimony, she shares how God used trials and tribulations to bring her closer to Him: "It felt like God was speaking directly to me, as if he had been waiting for me to finally listen."

Do you ever feel doomed by the crises of this world? We commonly forget God's gift of eternal life and fixate on the issues in this world. In this sermon, we are reminded of the Hope of Heaven: as children of God, we are saved and will soon be in a place with no pain or suffering, where we can fully experience all of God.

God's love is deep and complex; in the Hebrew Bible, the word "Hesed" is used to describe God's love. This word is so complex that there have been more than seven different attempts at translating it. Today we conduct a word study on Hesed, giving us better understanding on the nature of God's love.

What have you been investing your time and energy into? Most of the time, we focus our lives on the temporary, seeking out immediate pleasure and trying to satisfy our pride. So, we are called to think ahead into eternity. In this week's sermon, we are called to live in the light of Eternity.

"You're the average," Jim Rohn says, "of the five people you spend the most time with." Knowing that the people who we surround ourselves with influence our behavior, we dive into Hebrews 10 where we learn about the significance of a community for our spiritual lives. In this sermon, we learn to be aware of the community around us since community is a gift that God has given us to help us become more like Jesus so that we can receive more of Jesus.

Have you ever felt that you sinned so much - to an extent that makes you question God's love for you? The Parable of the Prodigal Son makes God's unrelenting, everlasting love manifest: although the prodigal son returns home after wasting his prematurely obtained inheritance on reckless living, his father welcomes him home with open arms. Likewise, our Father will always welcome us home.

Do you feel fear or anxiety about your future? Are you going through a time of uncertainty? As someone who has experienced multiple of those and is currently going through another, Mr. Pash sheds light on the power of perspective and re-interpretation through God's Word. Re-interpreting uncertainties in hindsight, we see God's perfect timing work in our lives.

What makes a good story? A good story has these four distinct components: Hero, Conflict, Climax, and Resolution. This sermon will explore how these components apply to the Bible as we learn that our significance stems from the story of scripture.

What does the bible say about resolving conflict? This is the final sermon in our "Redeeming Relationship" series where we explore how the bible tells us to reconcile in conflict. Looking at Matthew 5, 18, and 21, we see how Jesus taught us to resolve conflict.

Marriage has existed since humanity, but dating has only been developed recently. As we finish our last series of "Redeeming Relationships", we can infer from the wisdom of the Bible and learn more about dating. As we deepen our understanding, we should date in a way that makes Christ look satisfying.

Have you ever wondered what marriage as Christians is supposed to be like? In this sermon, we look into what Paul says about marriage in Ephesians 5, learning the biblical paradigm for marriage. As we continue our series in "Redeeming Relationships", we see how our momentary marriage on earth foreshadows our eternal union with God.

Do you ever find it difficult to honor your parents? In Ephesians, Paul explains that it is a child's duty to honor their parents. Our second sermon on redeeming family relationships dives into the difficulties of embracing flawed parents, examining parent-child relationships, and ultimately honoring God.

Are you struggling to find perfection within your own family? In this sermon, we delve into the complexities of relationships within our families through the lens of divine love. From the ideal of the family of God to the challenges faced by fallen families, we confront the lies that have long plagued our understanding of love and acceptance. Discover the liberating truth that God's love is not contingent upon success or competition, but is freely given to each of His children.

To what extent do you think you can show your love towards someone? In this sermon, we explore how love, as the ultimate fulfillment of divine law, serves as the highest ethic for us. From the recognition of God's love as the source of our capacity to love to the imperative of continually receiving and reflecting this love, we uncover ways to redeem our relationships.

“Christians are forgiven friends who by faith follow.” In this sermon, SEW Guest Speaker Dr. Dave Currie speaks on what it really means to be a Christian. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven. We not only sincerely believe and seek friendship with God through faith, but also follow after the will of God.

How can we find God’s calling for us and continue to seek Christ in college? How can we share Jesus with people around us? Following up with SEW Guest Speaker Dr. Dave Currie, students submit questions regarding growing as Christians, Dr. Currie’s tips and recommendations for Bible and book reading, and his background in getting involved with Ministry work.

“You may enjoy God in the mountain tops, but it is in the valley that you get to intimately know Him.” From being an individual who suffered from a wave of depression and anxiety to a child of God who embraced his sorrow, Michael Chang presents his testimony on how God has worked in his life. See how God placed seeds in his mind that lifted him up and provided respite through revelation.

It is hard for us to depict how Holy God truly is. In this sermon, we learn what makes God as holy as He is, and how to respond. As we focus on Isiah 6:1-8, we learn that being Holy does not mean we are perfect, but it means we are actively trying to be used by God. 

Have you ever felt truly loved? We often fear true love because we have never felt it genuinely. However, in this sermon, we focus on how fully loved we are because God is love. He is ready to embrace all of us, and shower us with unconditional love that we have never experienced before. Get ready to dwell in God’s love as we learn what it means to be “fully loved”. 

Have you ever doubted God's consistency and faithfulness amidst life's trials? In this sermon, we explore the undeniable truth of God's faithfulness, reminding us that He will always be God, unwavering in His character and promises. From the temptations that beset us to the trials that test our endurance, we find rest in the assurance of God's word. Watch His faithfulness shine through, offering forgiveness and cleansing even in our moments of weakness and sin.

Do you know why God delights in seeking our good? It is because He Himself is good. In this sermon, we explore God’s goodness as well as our responses to it, focusing on Romans 8:28-32. We learn that God’s goodness is so great that regardless of who we are, we are all invited to experience it. 

You may know the word of God, but do you know the God of the word? In this sermon, we dive into the book of Isaiah, which tells the story of the hopeless Israelites who were held captive by the Babylonians. However, instead of knowing a promise for the future, God sends a messenger to tell the Israelites to “behold”. As we start a new series of Behold, we will learn what it means to know God through his words and spirit. Furthermore, we will never become who we were made to be unless we know God for who He is.

Do you know that you are the chosen one of God? Going beyond, do you know that you are a representative of God? As we wrap up our series of “Identity” with the final identity, we will look into the book of 2 Corinthians. We will learn what it means to be an ambassador of God who ultimately portrays the character of God and proclaims the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who did not know sin.