Sermons on Hope
Remember Jesus Christ, Raised from the Dead
The Letters to Timothy Remember Jesus Christ, Raised from the Dead Readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Preacher: Kevin Kim As he nears the end of his life, the Apostle Paul leaves Timothy with one final and unforgettable command: “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead.” In a world marked by uncertainty, suffering, and change, Paul reminds us that the resurrection is not simply an event from the past—it is the hope that transforms how we live today. This message explores how remembering Read more
When Faith Trembles, God Provides.
When Faith trembles, God Provides Reading: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday we hear both the joy of Isaac’s birth (Genesis 21) and the testing of Abraham on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22). In fear and trembling, Abraham learns the truth of Jehovah Jireh—“the Lord will provide.” For us, this points to the cross: just as God provided a ram in Isaac’s place, he has given his beloved son, Jesus, as the lamb for our salvation. In our own Read more
Encourage One Another
Thessalonians – Living Ready: Faithful in the Waiting Encourage One Another Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Preacher: Kevin Kim We are starting a new series on Thessalonians this week and will be diving into this powerful and hope-filled letter under the theme: Living Ready – Faithful in the Waiting. As followers of Jesus, we live in anticipation of His return—not with fear or passivity, but with purpose and faithfulness. This week, we begin by exploring Paul’s strong call to encourage one another. In a world that often Read more
Enduring Faith and Hope
Hebrews – Hold onto Hope. Enduring Faith and HopeReadings: Hebrews 11:1-3,39-40 & 12:1-3 Preacher: Phil Swain What does it mean to have faith? How do we keep going when the path ahead is not easy or isn’t clear? This Sunday, we wrap up our series on Hebrews with a powerful message from Hebrews 11 and 12 — a reminder that faith is more than belief; it is about trust in a God who has always been faithful. Stories of ordinary Read more
Anchored Together: A Community of Hope
Hebrews – Hold onto HopeAnchored Together – A Community of Hope Readings: Hebrews 10:19-25 Preacher: Kevin Kim In a world that often pulls us apart, Hebrews calls us to hold fast to hope—not alone, but together. This Sunday, we’ll explore how Christian community is not just a gathering, but a vital practice of encouragement and faithfulness. Drawing on Moltmann’s theology of hope, we’ll reflect on how meeting together becomes an act of resistance against despair, and a discipline that anchors Read more
Resurrection Song: Choir Sunday
Resurrection Song: Choir Sunday Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday is Choir Sunday, and our service will be filled with the sound of resurrection hope as the choir leads us in two beautiful Easter anthems. Surrounded by butterflies—symbols of new life and transformation inspired by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross—we’ll be reminded that resurrection is not just a past event, but a present reality. Our Bible reading from Luke 24:13–35 takes us on the Road to Emmaus, where two grieving disciples Read more
The Kingdom Causes Growth…???
Summer Series #2 – The Kingdom Causes Growth…??Preacher: Kevin Kim / Bible Reading: Mark 2:1-22 Before we get into chapter 2, I thought it would be helpful to look at the overview of this book of Mark as today is first in-person worship for this Mark’s series.Who wrote the book? The author of Mark was a Christian named John Mark, a relatively obscure person so far as New Testament records indicate. Believed to have been a relative of Barnabas, who Read more
The Day of the Lord
Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-10, 17-18 In our last sermon in our 2 Peter series, Phil is exploring the tricky topic of the second coming of Jesus. When Peter wrote this letter it was about 30 years after Jesus ascended into Heaven and people were starting to wonder … “what happened to Jesus promise to return … is Jesus really coming back again?” Now nearly 2000 years … how do we understand the whole issue of Read more
VISION SUNDAY 2022
Series: Vision 2022Theme: Vision Sunday 2022Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-3, 9-13Preacher: Rev Phil SwainDate: 13 February, 2022 Vision Sunday 2022 is an important day in our church year – a time where we cast a Vision of where God is leading us as a church for the next 12 months. Our pastor’s – Phil and Kevin – shared an honest reflection on how we have gone with our church’s vision over the past two years before reminding us again the core Read more
The Fine Line between Hope and Discouragement
Series: Vision 2022Theme: The Fine Line between Hope and DiscouragementBible Reading: Exodus 15:22-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18Preacher: Rev Phil SwainDate: 6 February, 2022 As we stand at the beginning of a new year and a new era in our church, yet for some, we are not sure after the last two years we can get excited. Our experience of the disruptions and lockdowns of the previous two years has made us a bit wary of hoping too much, lest we get Read more