Sermons in Lent

The longest journey you will ever make is the journey from the head to the heart! Pastor Jisun narrates the story of the Good Samaritan - what transpired on the steep and dangerous road from Jerusalem to Jericho that drops from an elevation of 2400 feet above sea level to 825 feet below sea level - and the lesson learned from it: Who is my neighbor? Jesus expanded the concept of neighbor far beyond proximity, ethnicity or social boundaries. Our neighbors are not only the peop

Pastor Jisun relates a humorous story about trusting her GPS too much and landing up at a Turkish restaurant instead of a retail store because of a mistyped address. Pastor Jisun declares that our destination is the Kingdom of God. She explains Jesus' parable that the Kingdom of God is like a pearl of great price sought by a merchant, who when he finds it, sells all he has in order to obtain it. Pastor Jisun weaves in her own experiences with career paths to illustrate the ch

Pastor Jisun reflects on the stories of The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and The Lost Son (Prodigal Son). In the parable of the Lost Sheep the good shepherd leaves 99 sheep behind and searches for the lost sheep in the wilderness. And when the lost sheep is found, the shepherd invites friends and neighbors to celebrate. Jesus says that there is more rejoicing in heaven over the repentance of one sinner than over 99 righteous people. In the parable of the Lost Coin, a woman who h

Returning To The Heart - Lent As A Journey Inward Pastor Jisun reflects on the power of positive reinforcement: encouraging certain behavior with a reward. Positive reinforcement can build up and be powerful, but it can also magnify unhealthy behavior. If we only praise people on stage, we might unintentionally teach that being seen matters more than working behind the scenes. If we clap only for a big achievement, especially for children, we may overlook the time and effort