Sermons on Grace
Rekindle the Gift of God
The Letters to Timothy Rekindle the Gift of God Readings: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Preacher: Kevin Kim Why is it that everything seems to drift towards disorder? Scientists call it entropy—the natural tendency for things to wear out, break down and lose energy. But could the same be true of our spiritual lives? In this message from 2 Timothy, we meet a weary and discouraged Timothy, and discover Paul’s gentle invitation to “fan into flame the gift of God.” Rather than calling Read more
Becoming like Jesus – Choir Sunday
Series: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Choir Sunday #2 – Becoming like Jesus Readings: Philippians 2:1-13 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday we continue our series on Philippians with a reflection on Philippians 2:1–13, Becoming Like Jesus. In a world that constantly encourages self-promotion, competition, and individual success, Paul points us toward the self-emptying love of Christ — the way of humility, grace, and community. On this special Choir Sunday, we will also celebrate the gift of music and singing together. Read more
The Gospel that began at the Well
The Gospel that began at the WellReading: John 4:1-42 Preacher: Kevin Kim In this week’s message, we continue our journey through John’s Gospel by moving from Nicodemus’ nighttime conversation with Jesus to a surprising encounter at a Samaritan well. Through the intentional contrast between a respected religious leader and a socially rejected woman, we see that Jesus meets people in every place — in theology classrooms and in ordinary daily routines. At the well, Jesus breaks barriers, offers living water Read more
Who Holds the World?
Who Holds the World? Preacher: Kevin Kim Readings: John 3:1-21 In a time when global headlines feel unsettling and the future can seem uncertain, many of us are asking deeper questions: Who is really in control? Where is God in all of this?This Sunday, we’ll explore Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus in John 3:1–21—a story about uncertainty, courage, and new beginnings. Jesus speaks not of self-improvement or religious achievement, but of being born from above—receiving new life as a gift Read more
Let Justice Flow, Let Grace Begin
Promises of HopeLet Justice Flow, Let Grace Begin Reading: Amos 1:1–2; 5:14–15, 21–24 Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim The prophet Amos calls us to see the world as God sees it — to confront injustice, to love what is good, and to let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. His words remind us that true worship is not found only in song or ceremony, but in lives shaped by mercy, fairness, and compassion. This Sunday, as Read more
Imagine (Combined Worship)
Combined Worship Celebration – ImagineReadings: Ephesians 3:7-21 Preacher: Phil Swain This is the sermon from our combined worship experience where we brought together our 9am, 10:45am, and EVOLVE communities into one joyful and inspiring service. The theme was IMAGINE, and we reflected on Ephesians 3:7–21, which reminds us that God is at work in ways far greater than we could ever ask or imagine—and that we’re invited to be part of it! Sermon Text There’s something special about having the Read more
MasterChef
Creative Worship Experience – MasterChefReadings: 1 Corinthians 12:20-25 Preacher: Phil Swain Get ready for a worship service that will stir your heart and your tastebuds! This Sunday, we’re stepping into the kitchen—literally and spiritually—for a special MasterChef-themed service that explores how faith, food, and community come together in God’s big story. Through live cooking, delicious tastings, music, and Scripture, we’ll reflect on what it means to feed on God’s Word, to embrace the surprising “ingredients” God brings together in the Read more
Ephesians #3 – God’s Expansive Love
God’s expansive Love Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim Bible Readings: Ephesians 3:1-21 As we continue our series on ‘Ephesians’, we will learn from chapter 3 this Sunday. Chapter 3 speaks about the mystery of Christ revealed and the second part of this chapter emphasizes Paul’s prayer for spiritual strength. Paul was a minister of a gospel according to God’s grace (v 7). Though he was the least likely to be in this role, God gave him his calling to share Christ Read more
Ephesians #2 – Saved by Grace
Ephesians #2 – Saved by Grace Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22 As we continue our journey through the New Testament book of Ephesians we are confronted with the same question that the Early Church in Ephesus was facing … how are we made right with God? Other religions had a long list of things to do (or not do) in order to get into God’s good book … but Paul in our reading from Ephesians chapter 2 Read more
In the Light of all this…
In the light of all this…Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-21 In the last of our Romans series we open up Romans chapter 12 where Paul ponders the question “In the light of all this…” In the light of all the teaching from the Book of Romans that we have been exploring for the past 6 weeks, what is our response? In Romans 12 Paul gives us a heap of practical advice for responding to God’s grace. This Read more