Encounter Church Podcast http://encountereastside.org/ Encounter Church john@encountereastside.org Encounter Church Encounter is a Gospel-centered church that exists to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus. Encounter is a Gospel-centered church that exists to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus. en © 2026 Encounter Church no The Parable of the Tenants Rev Dr. Robert Gorini Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2473 1 4d307112fa4729d5799f208e68d12fb7 no The Parable of The Talents Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2660 2 93289c394b84f7297bc2f9518150e4b6 no The Parable of the Persistant Widow Rev Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil <p>Persistent prayer shapes a community that perseveres in faith, pursues justice with courage, and walks together in hope.</p><p><br></p><p>"We apologize for the inconvenience of not having a video available this week. Due to an internet outage on Sunday morning, we were unable to livestream the service. Thank you for your patience and understanding."</p> <p>Persistent prayer shapes a community that perseveres in faith, pursues justice with courage, and walks together in hope.</p><p><br></p><p>"We apologize for the inconvenience of not having a video available this week. Due to an internet outage on Sunday morning, we were unable to livestream the service. Thank you for your patience and understanding."</p> Persistent prayer shapes a community that perseveres in faith, pursues justice with courage, and walks together in hope.


"We apologize for the inconvenience of not having a video available this week. Due to an internet outage on Sunday morning, we were unable to livestream the service. Thank you for your patience and understanding."

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1537 3 cc377f4c5afdb5bd4a405e5832f1d97f no The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids Wayne Ogimachi <p>Jesus calls us to live ready, not just get ready. Discover how daily faithfulness, spiritual preparedness, and a relationship with Christ shape a life that eagerly awaits His return.</p> <p>Jesus calls us to live ready, not just get ready. Discover how daily faithfulness, spiritual preparedness, and a relationship with Christ shape a life that eagerly awaits His return.</p> Jesus calls us to live ready, not just get ready. Discover how daily faithfulness, spiritual preparedness, and a relationship with Christ shape a life that eagerly awaits His return.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3309 4 edddf0e32c44a0c297860258a4413999 no The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Nancy Sugikawa <p>Discipleship is built on obedience, not knowledge.</p> <p>Discipleship is built on obedience, not knowledge.</p> Discipleship is built on obedience, not knowledge.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2822 5 ceff9c707b3e2992f81ee32acbc56eaf no The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat Wayne Ogimachi <p>Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Jesus speaks directly to this tension, offering both a surprising perspective for today and a hope-filled promise for the future.</p> <p>Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Jesus speaks directly to this tension, offering both a surprising perspective for today and a hope-filled promise for the future.</p> Why does God allow good and evil to exist side by side? Jesus speaks directly to this tension, offering both a surprising perspective for today and a hope-filled promise for the future.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3296 6 4260fda59fce0526ddc569f898dc684c no The Parables of the Workers and Vineyard John Lee <p>Jesus challenges our assumptions about fairness and reveals the surprising generosity of God's kingdom. Grace levels the field and rewrites our definition of fairness.</p> <p>Jesus challenges our assumptions about fairness and reveals the surprising generosity of God's kingdom. Grace levels the field and rewrites our definition of fairness.</p> Jesus challenges our assumptions about fairness and reveals the surprising generosity of God's kingdom. Grace levels the field and rewrites our definition of fairness.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2592 7 d5468ba5bf7602066316288a4d34153e no The Parable of the Friend at Midnight Keith Hamilton <p>God is a loving Father, so we can approach Him with confidence, persistence, and trust—knowing He hears us and delights in giving what is truly good to His children.</p> <p>God is a loving Father, so we can approach Him with confidence, persistence, and trust—knowing He hears us and delights in giving what is truly good to His children.</p> God is a loving Father, so we can approach Him with confidence, persistence, and trust—knowing He hears us and delights in giving what is truly good to His children.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2401 8 f8e571e08506f3ca35b962fe3f518919 no The Parable of the Field, Pearl, Net Sara Hwang <p>Whatever sits at the center of our hearts, shapes the order of everything else in our lives.</p> <p>Whatever sits at the center of our hearts, shapes the order of everything else in our lives.</p> Whatever sits at the center of our hearts, shapes the order of everything else in our lives.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2628 9 f56b844f5c72cf211222c28a21577fc0 no The Parable of the Rich Fool Wayne Ogimachi <p>A heart attached to possessions cannot be attached to God.</p><p><br></p> <p>A heart attached to possessions cannot be attached to God.</p><p><br></p> A heart attached to possessions cannot be attached to God.


]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3190 10 6e343974fd1b38458e0f329daaa88ab3 no Parables Robert Gorini <p>Jesus' parables are meant to challenge our understanding. If our interpretations do not accomplish this, then they must be reexamined.</p> <p>Jesus' parables are meant to challenge our understanding. If our interpretations do not accomplish this, then they must be reexamined.</p> Jesus' parables are meant to challenge our understanding. If our interpretations do not accomplish this, then they must be reexamined.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2993 11 6f73d5581c07bbb1ee0205bc3d41dbe3 no Created Equal Michael Lee <p>Jesus promoted women's equality.</p> <p>Jesus promoted women's equality.</p> Jesus promoted women's equality.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3570 12 02039ab5b7056ecda065dbee86fce8aa no Who Me? Rev Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil <p>You are placed in this moment on purpose—courage, not silence, is the faithful response.</p> <p>You are placed in this moment on purpose—courage, not silence, is the faithful response.</p> You are placed in this moment on purpose—courage, not silence, is the faithful response.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2712 13 0372ba68127cf0a499b2852eeeae24da no Love your Neighbor Michael Lee <p>In God's kingdom, your neighbor is not defined by proximity, similarity, or agreement. Your neighbor is defined by need. Anyone in need is your neighbor.</p> <p>In God's kingdom, your neighbor is not defined by proximity, similarity, or agreement. Your neighbor is defined by need. Anyone in need is your neighbor.</p> In God's kingdom, your neighbor is not defined by proximity, similarity, or agreement. Your neighbor is defined by need. Anyone in need is your neighbor.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3805 14 f9f75f66c4aa6267223933252acfb1e3 no The Ministry of Reconciliation <p>Reconciliation is a witness to new creation because it is established in Christ's death, Christ's return, and Christ's love.</p> <p>Reconciliation is a witness to new creation because it is established in Christ's death, Christ's return, and Christ's love.</p> Reconciliation is a witness to new creation because it is established in Christ's death, Christ's return, and Christ's love.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3814 15 b7db8be675a4afc201f21ba05144af43 no The Intersection of Faith & Justice Michael Lee <p>Biblical justice is expressed through fairness, affirming the equality and dignity of every person, and protecting and advocating for the vulnerable.</p> <p>Biblical justice is expressed through fairness, affirming the equality and dignity of every person, and protecting and advocating for the vulnerable.</p> Biblical justice is expressed through fairness, affirming the equality and dignity of every person, and protecting and advocating for the vulnerable.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 4403 16 8364eb57bec424b4c727ef6bb1c557c5 no Fully Known Fully Accepted Michael Lee <p>Belonging is being fully known and fully accepted, without needing to earn it or hide.</p> <p>Belonging is being fully known and fully accepted, without needing to earn it or hide.</p> Belonging is being fully known and fully accepted, without needing to earn it or hide.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3507 17 95ddf8c1a43afeb0d70512df55bdcafb no Loving God, Loving Prayer <p>Every time we pray, we pause the world to be with God.</p> <p>Every time we pray, we pause the world to be with God.</p> Every time we pray, we pause the world to be with God.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3150 18 069b1319662fdfa95ce8387b98fcfd21 no Surrendered Prayer Michael Lee <p>God’s answer to our prayer may look differently than what we ask for</p> <p>God’s answer to our prayer may look differently than what we ask for</p> God’s answer to our prayer may look differently than what we ask for

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3175 19 029e3e8cb7b5ed537fcf23f059992391 no Groaning Prayer Michael Lee <p>When suffering silences your prayers, the Holy Spirit speaks for you.</p> <p>When suffering silences your prayers, the Holy Spirit speaks for you.</p> When suffering silences your prayers, the Holy Spirit speaks for you.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3031 20 bf2b891f3030f43f12035703b08634ee no Humility and Prayer Michael Lee <p> Prayerlessness is a form of pride. The opposite of prayer is not silence; it’s self-sufficiency.</p> <p> Prayerlessness is a form of pride. The opposite of prayer is not silence; it’s self-sufficiency.</p> Prayerlessness is a form of pride. The opposite of prayer is not silence; it’s self-sufficiency.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2219 21 4c1a25ead9f981b8c5b4bdab7953e495 no Shaped by Scripture Michael Lee <p>God’s hand of blessing rests on those who devote their hearts to studying, obeying, and sharing God’s Word.</p> <p>God’s hand of blessing rests on those who devote their hearts to studying, obeying, and sharing God’s Word.</p> God’s hand of blessing rests on those who devote their hearts to studying, obeying, and sharing God’s Word.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2890 22 8239a23a97f6ea15b5014d71d88075dd no Securing God’s Word Michael Lee <p>Be proactive to secure God’s Word in your heart so that the enemy cannot take it away from you.</p> <p>Be proactive to secure God’s Word in your heart so that the enemy cannot take it away from you.</p> Be proactive to secure God’s Word in your heart so that the enemy cannot take it away from you.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3328 23 ae9a602ca4f21af761a8fd3ee14e8ae0 no Lie Detector Michael Lee <p>Satan’s strategy is to introduce his thoughts into your mind and deceive you into believing they are your own.</p> <p>Satan’s strategy is to introduce his thoughts into your mind and deceive you into believing they are your own.</p> Satan’s strategy is to introduce his thoughts into your mind and deceive you into believing they are your own.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3069 24 c1d56cfc327d9e498276e8aae253aaf6 no God's Voice Michael Lee <p>God speaks to us today primarily in written words: the Bible. The Bible is God’s voice. When we open the Bible, God opens his mouth.</p> <p>God speaks to us today primarily in written words: the Bible. The Bible is God’s voice. When we open the Bible, God opens his mouth.</p> God speaks to us today primarily in written words: the Bible. The Bible is God’s voice. When we open the Bible, God opens his mouth.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2222 25 2a337c153627c9a28ebcd80c505b8aa2 no The Permanence of Love Michael Lee <p>Ultimately, love is the only thing that matters because love is the only thing that never ends.</p> <p>Ultimately, love is the only thing that matters because love is the only thing that never ends.</p> Ultimately, love is the only thing that matters because love is the only thing that never ends.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3114 26 a3c78088fe44ff0267767da3c47b858b no The Practice of Love Part 2 Michael Lee <p>Love is proven by how you treat others and the attitude you have towards them.</p> <p>Love is proven by how you treat others and the attitude you have towards them.</p> Love is proven by how you treat others and the attitude you have towards them.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3372 27 901cb885a39a650742b2db2a12f4d47d no The Practice of Love Part 1 Michael Lee <p>Love sees others as equals to be honored, not people to boast over or look down on.</p> <p>Love sees others as equals to be honored, not people to boast over or look down on.</p> Love sees others as equals to be honored, not people to boast over or look down on.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3232 28 e8b99b7f8b2bba297ed8a1687a9c8bf7 no The Greatness of Love Michael Lee <p>Pursue God and love will follow because God is love.</p> <p>Pursue God and love will follow because God is love.</p> Pursue God and love will follow because God is love.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2978 29 07500ba8b016e6b531a1f50e0ed94396 no Voices of Apathy Michael Lee <p>To fear God is to have awe and reverence for God because of his infinite greatness.</p> <p>To fear God is to have awe and reverence for God because of his infinite greatness.</p> To fear God is to have awe and reverence for God because of his infinite greatness.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3721 30 787a4e5b73ec7b82f531a75c6afc90f3 no Voices of Hostility Sara Hwang <p>During Advent, we want a Savior but not a King.</p> <p>During Advent, we want a Savior but not a King.</p> During Advent, we want a Savior but not a King.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3102 31 659f0794c86fb54a00bbc357636109b4 no Voices of Indifference & Adoration John Lee <p>Adoration is the key to freedom from spiritual indifference.</p> <p>Adoration is the key to freedom from spiritual indifference.</p> Adoration is the key to freedom from spiritual indifference.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2737 32 b92d57b48d7291523e58c10e85ec2bc5 no Voices of Mercy & Faith Nancy Sugikawa <p>We rejoice because God is closer than we think. Darkness does not mean distance.</p> <p>We rejoice because God is closer than we think. Darkness does not mean distance.</p> We rejoice because God is closer than we think. Darkness does not mean distance.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2132 33 7f95f607f86fa80d83a95a6ad77a2bf0 no Advent Robert Gorini <p>Voices of Bethlehem listens to the many voices surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah who entered the world through the vulnerability of a manger. Herod, Mary, the Magi, the shepherds, and the people of first-century Judea each respond to God’s arrival in different ways: with hostility, courage, adoration, or indifference. Together, these voices illuminate the richness and complexity of humanity’s response to God breaking into the world.</p> <p>Voices of Bethlehem listens to the many voices surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah who entered the world through the vulnerability of a manger. Herod, Mary, the Magi, the shepherds, and the people of first-century Judea each respond to God’s arrival in different ways: with hostility, courage, adoration, or indifference. Together, these voices illuminate the richness and complexity of humanity’s response to God breaking into the world.</p> Voices of Bethlehem listens to the many voices surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Messiah who entered the world through the vulnerability of a manger. Herod, Mary, the Magi, the shepherds, and the people of first-century Judea each respond to God’s arrival in different ways: with hostility, courage, adoration, or indifference. Together, these voices illuminate the richness and complexity of humanity’s response to God breaking into the world.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3070 34 6fa82653d5355945bc0b98c871edebe5 no Eat Together, Serve in Love, Share your Story Lead others to Jesus Michael Lee <p>Share meals and life with people in your life who do not know God. Be attentive to opportunities God provides you to care for people and attend to their needs. Once you build a relationship and earn trust, look for ways you can share the story of how Jesus is transforming your life and the world.</p> <p>Share meals and life with people in your life who do not know God. Be attentive to opportunities God provides you to care for people and attend to their needs. Once you build a relationship and earn trust, look for ways you can share the story of how Jesus is transforming your life and the world.</p> Share meals and life with people in your life who do not know God. Be attentive to opportunities God provides you to care for people and attend to their needs. Once you build a relationship and earn trust, look for ways you can share the story of how Jesus is transforming your life and the world.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2199 35 1c7df405be59b4db0ea3661d068ec3b4 no Listen with Care Michael Lee <p>Pay attention to people’s dreams and pain. Listen for evidence of God’s work in their lives.</p> <p>Pay attention to people’s dreams and pain. Listen for evidence of God’s work in their lives.</p> Pay attention to people’s dreams and pain. Listen for evidence of God’s work in their lives.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3208 36 6b2d80ae57d24414911a5bd9c9d19fc8 no Refresh Building Campaign Michael Lee <p>At Encounter Church, our mission is to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and spiritually enriching community where individuals can grow in their faith and serve others. God has entrusted us with a space to nurture this kind of community, and we are its caretakers. As our congregation grows, so does our need for expanded facilities and enhanced resources to better serve our community.
</p> <p>At Encounter Church, our mission is to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and spiritually enriching community where individuals can grow in their faith and serve others. God has entrusted us with a space to nurture this kind of community, and we are its caretakers. As our congregation grows, so does our need for expanded facilities and enhanced resources to better serve our community.
</p> At Encounter Church, our mission is to make disciples who love Jesus, live like Jesus, and lead others to Jesus. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and spiritually enriching community where individuals can grow in their faith and serve others. God has entrusted us with a space to nurture this kind of community, and we are its caretakers. As our congregation grows, so does our need for expanded facilities and enhanced resources to better serve our community.


]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2976 37 ceb963781ea240450868291b2bbaf9cd no Begin with Prayer Lead others to Jesus Michael Lee <p>Pray for people in your life who are far from God. Ask God, “How do you want to use me to bless the people in my life?”</p> <p>Pray for people in your life who are far from God. Ask God, “How do you want to use me to bless the people in my life?”</p> Pray for people in your life who are far from God. Ask God, “How do you want to use me to bless the people in my life?”

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2298 38 ee58fef91eee5898c73c4961c4434caf no Blessing our Neighbors Lead others to Jesus Nancy Sugikawa <p>Through five simple missional practices—Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve in love, and Share your story—BLESS equips every believer with practical resources to make disciples who lead others to Jesus.</p> <p>Through five simple missional practices—Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve in love, and Share your story—BLESS equips every believer with practical resources to make disciples who lead others to Jesus.</p> Through five simple missional practices—Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve in love, and Share your story—BLESS equips every believer with practical resources to make disciples who lead others to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2292 39 b27fbbc2079e068f1c9595c0b34e5ecd no Care for Cross-Cultural Workers in Their Struggles Monica Finifrock <p>Global Justice workers feel beloved yet forgotten; supported, yet lonely; attached but disconnected; spiritual but parched.</p> <p>Global Justice workers feel beloved yet forgotten; supported, yet lonely; attached but disconnected; spiritual but parched.</p> Global Justice workers feel beloved yet forgotten; supported, yet lonely; attached but disconnected; spiritual but parched.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2102 40 61f100f8bfbc2841499b266f09db89c1 no Go Send Pray Michael Lee <p>We believe in alleviating the spiritual, social, and economic poverty among the most neglected people in the world as a tangible expression of God's love. </p> <p>We believe in alleviating the spiritual, social, and economic poverty among the most neglected people in the world as a tangible expression of God's love. </p> We believe in alleviating the spiritual, social, and economic poverty among the most neglected people in the world as a tangible expression of God's love. 

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2977 41 12e98cba2a0d1a9b49010b290a1c3bc5 no Gospel Equity Michael Lee <p>Frontier Missions is about gospel equity, bringing the good news of Jesus to unreached people groups who have never been told and never heard of him.</p> <p>Frontier Missions is about gospel equity, bringing the good news of Jesus to unreached people groups who have never been told and never heard of him.</p> Frontier Missions is about gospel equity, bringing the good news of Jesus to unreached people groups who have never been told and never heard of him.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3331 42 9b0f83bd7bf481ac3af93ccbee189481 no Interdependent and Indispensable Michael Lee <p>God created us to find our fullest life in Him, and He designed that life to be experienced most completely in the context of deep, interdependent relationship with one another.</p> <p>God created us to find our fullest life in Him, and He designed that life to be experienced most completely in the context of deep, interdependent relationship with one another.</p> God created us to find our fullest life in Him, and He designed that life to be experienced most completely in the context of deep, interdependent relationship with one another.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2773 43 93b7b36b73bf403a79af204c3f1345c1 no Shape Sara Hwang <p>We were shaped by God on purpose to serve His purpose.</p> <p>We were shaped by God on purpose to serve His purpose.</p> We were shaped by God on purpose to serve His purpose.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1784 44 8e56af887545f94f85f1041734c7e4d1 no Mutuality Michael Lee <p>Mutuality is healthy giving and receiving. Helping one another draws us near to God.</p> <p>Mutuality is healthy giving and receiving. Helping one another draws us near to God.</p> Mutuality is healthy giving and receiving. Helping one another draws us near to God.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2866 45 1089c1beb0a78b0625ab74f0e9859e9a no Disciple-Making Church Nancy Sugikawa <p>To become a true disciple-making church we have to help each other be shaped by God's word, commit to vulnerability, healing in community, model justice and generosity to a watching world.</p> <p>To become a true disciple-making church we have to help each other be shaped by God's word, commit to vulnerability, healing in community, model justice and generosity to a watching world.</p> To become a true disciple-making church we have to help each other be shaped by God's word, commit to vulnerability, healing in community, model justice and generosity to a watching world.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2883 46 d8bbcfc5e93d125dcb6bb13d4997cc20 no Joy in Contentment & Generosity Michael Lee <p>True joy is found in contentment–it’s not about what we have, it’s about who we trust.</p> <p>True joy is found in contentment–it’s not about what we have, it’s about who we trust.</p> True joy is found in contentment–it’s not about what we have, it’s about who we trust.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3381 47 1cad7a153a9ce1b19a5909c18939d140 no A Mindset for Joy Sara Hwang <p>What we intentionally fill our mind will shapes the way we experience joy.</p> <p>What we intentionally fill our mind will shapes the way we experience joy.</p> What we intentionally fill our mind will shapes the way we experience joy.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3074 48 5a9d8542086f77bde5e3e410128aba38 no Joy of Harmony Michael Lee <p>People of God are to pursue reconciliation.</p> <p>People of God are to pursue reconciliation.</p> People of God are to pursue reconciliation.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2914 49 4d1878b80f8cfe114846d42f04e94785 no Response to Grace Michael Lee <p>Godliness is the right response to grace.</p> <p>Godliness is the right response to grace.</p> Godliness is the right response to grace.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2903 50 e86353c34e30234375509b6d59367daa no Elder Ordination Michael Lee <p>A special service with the ordination and installment of now Elders Yaw and Riana. </p> <p>A special service with the ordination and installment of now Elders Yaw and Riana. </p> A special service with the ordination and installment of now Elders Yaw and Riana.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3871 51 49aca9e166b860d006891c0bd75b3c0e no Hungry for Growth Michael Lee <p>Joy is fueled by pursuing growth, leaving the past behind, and pressing on toward our calling in Christ–a journey, not a destination.</p> <p>Joy is fueled by pursuing growth, leaving the past behind, and pressing on toward our calling in Christ–a journey, not a destination.</p> Joy is fueled by pursuing growth, leaving the past behind, and pressing on toward our calling in Christ–a journey, not a destination.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3036 52 16c64996eb19d79c770b79313488945b no You Don’t Have to Earn It Michael Lee <p>Joy comes from valuing Christ above everything else.</p> <p>Joy comes from valuing Christ above everything else.</p> Joy comes from valuing Christ above everything else.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3252 53 095713376b9f0cfeb1973a9a2a2a5a51 no Joy That Shines in the Dark Robert Gorini <p>The way of Jesus is downward. It is marked by humility, obedience, and joy. He gave up privilege for the sake of others and we are called to live the same way.</p> <p>The way of Jesus is downward. It is marked by humility, obedience, and joy. He gave up privilege for the sake of others and we are called to live the same way.</p> The way of Jesus is downward. It is marked by humility, obedience, and joy. He gave up privilege for the sake of others and we are called to live the same way.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2652 54 943e4cd1d505419fe3803f1256a3e2d1 no Joyful Humility Michael Lee <p>If your life doesn't match your words, your words become a lie.</p> <p>If your life doesn't match your words, your words become a lie.</p> If your life doesn't match your words, your words become a lie.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3108 55 e06ad3cec378dfea0fd7b54127992f31 no Where Real Joy Begins Michael Lee <p>There is joy in suffering for the cause of Christ.</p> <p>There is joy in suffering for the cause of Christ.</p> There is joy in suffering for the cause of Christ.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3571 56 c312f6abaa7ac1fef91cf36d0d376bf2 no Joy in the Mess Michael Lee <p>Biblical joy is a deep sense of peace, devotion, and hope that comes from knowing and trusting in God regardless of circumstances. It is not based on fleeting emotions or external situations but is rooted in the presence, purpose, and promises of God.</p> <p>Biblical joy is a deep sense of peace, devotion, and hope that comes from knowing and trusting in God regardless of circumstances. It is not based on fleeting emotions or external situations but is rooted in the presence, purpose, and promises of God.</p> Biblical joy is a deep sense of peace, devotion, and hope that comes from knowing and trusting in God regardless of circumstances. It is not based on fleeting emotions or external situations but is rooted in the presence, purpose, and promises of God.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3936 57 3fd2baf0d71371d211b214df6e5decef no Sojourner Michael Lee <p>God is a God of order who commands His people to respect and uphold laws established by governing authorities. God is a God of compassion who commands His people to treat every human being with love, dignity, and respect.</p> <p>God is a God of order who commands His people to respect and uphold laws established by governing authorities. God is a God of compassion who commands His people to treat every human being with love, dignity, and respect.</p> God is a God of order who commands His people to respect and uphold laws established by governing authorities. God is a God of compassion who commands His people to treat every human being with love, dignity, and respect.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3555 58 d77a4dcc43e16c8ae6f48a869df7d622 no Anti-Sex Trafficking REST <p>We strive to help victims of sex trafficking find freedom, safety, and healing as a tangible expression of God's love.</p> <p>We strive to help victims of sex trafficking find freedom, safety, and healing as a tangible expression of God's love.</p> We strive to help victims of sex trafficking find freedom, safety, and healing as a tangible expression of God's love.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2648 59 abcbd897754543d385ac21b7b3a00a42 no Homelessness Various <p>Homelessness Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of homelessness by providing support, resources, and hope to those experiencing housing insecurity, as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of the ministry is for every individual to have access to safe and stable housing.</p> <p>Homelessness Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of homelessness by providing support, resources, and hope to those experiencing housing insecurity, as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of the ministry is for every individual to have access to safe and stable housing.</p> Homelessness Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of homelessness by providing support, resources, and hope to those experiencing housing insecurity, as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of the ministry is for every individual to have access to safe and stable housing.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3403 60 f2a004da0a76b5a09c29cb1e5b1df3e0 no Racial Justice <p>The Lakota philosophy of life, Mitakuye Oyasin, is a worldview that we are all related, to each other and to all creation, human and nonhuman. We have a kinship relationship with earth and are interdependent parts of the “community of creation,” with reciprocal responsibilities.</p> <p>The Lakota philosophy of life, Mitakuye Oyasin, is a worldview that we are all related, to each other and to all creation, human and nonhuman. We have a kinship relationship with earth and are interdependent parts of the “community of creation,” with reciprocal responsibilities.</p> The Lakota philosophy of life, Mitakuye Oyasin, is a worldview that we are all related, to each other and to all creation, human and nonhuman. We have a kinship relationship with earth and are interdependent parts of the “community of creation,” with reciprocal responsibilities.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3096 61 6e86a3b58dd20e6810c5b18f54cfc860 no Foster Care Various <p>Foster Care Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of social, material, and spiritual poverty of children in crisis as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of Foster Care Ministry is for every underserved child in crisis in the Seattle area to grow up in a safe, secure, and Christ-centered home.</p> <p>Foster Care Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of social, material, and spiritual poverty of children in crisis as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of Foster Care Ministry is for every underserved child in crisis in the Seattle area to grow up in a safe, secure, and Christ-centered home.</p> Foster Care Ministry at Encounter Church exists to break the cycle of social, material, and spiritual poverty of children in crisis as a tangible expression of God's love. The vision of Foster Care Ministry is for every underserved child in crisis in the Seattle area to grow up in a safe, secure, and Christ-centered home.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3239 62 7db4ac10da5a15ca4138812057ca6729 no It Matters to You Nancy Sugikawa <p>Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.</p> <p>Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.</p> Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2921 63 d04b0fbb2866d8ce065b86002ee37303 no It Matters to God Michael Lee <p>Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.</p> <p>Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.</p> Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable. It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3006 64 ce60d54dfbf9f811b79ebf13327b4ad5 no Change Me Michael Lee <p>Real change begins with you, not just your circumstances. Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.</p> <p>Real change begins with you, not just your circumstances. Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.</p> Real change begins with you, not just your circumstances. Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3039 65 bbad1c12501dc1cb58b85005c32f3cd3 no Skepticism Michael Lee <p>Why Jesus? Because Jesus alone taught with divine authority, lived a sinless life, performed supernatural miracles, prophesied with perfect accuracy, and resurrected from the dead.</p> <p>Why Jesus? Because Jesus alone taught with divine authority, lived a sinless life, performed supernatural miracles, prophesied with perfect accuracy, and resurrected from the dead.</p> Why Jesus? Because Jesus alone taught with divine authority, lived a sinless life, performed supernatural miracles, prophesied with perfect accuracy, and resurrected from the dead.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3193 66 8dc522d35ba2c802acbac9728794167a no I Am Afraid Michael Lee <p>When it's hard to trust God with your future, remember how he's been faithful in your past.</p> <p>When it's hard to trust God with your future, remember how he's been faithful in your past.</p> When it's hard to trust God with your future, remember how he's been faithful in your past.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2968 67 905aeed84924e2acff503760ef9b78d5 no I Need Help John Lee <p>Vulnerability isn't weakness, it's an act of trust in God and others.</p> <p>Vulnerability isn't weakness, it's an act of trust in God and others.</p> Vulnerability isn't weakness, it's an act of trust in God and others.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2509 68 e37212b53919744c2ddef7444f0ec44e no Goodbye Michael Lee <p>Goodbyes are inevitable so make every moment count.</p> <p>Goodbyes are inevitable so make every moment count.</p> Goodbyes are inevitable so make every moment count.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2868 69 f88d90d93ea2e26dc9b6cf05207dfbff no I Forgive You Michael Lee <p>There is freedom when you trust God to execute justice on your behalf.</p> <p>There is freedom when you trust God to execute justice on your behalf.</p> There is freedom when you trust God to execute justice on your behalf.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3377 70 ca4ca3f820585d405c110a81887eb241 no I Am Sorry Michael Lee <p>True repentance requires humility and taking responsibility for our mistakes–it leads to renewal and restored relationships with God and others.</p> <p>True repentance requires humility and taking responsibility for our mistakes–it leads to renewal and restored relationships with God and others.</p> True repentance requires humility and taking responsibility for our mistakes–it leads to renewal and restored relationships with God and others.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2795 71 39789fcdfe3c365a504b38ed70913b96 no I Was Wrong Sara Hwang <p>Silent sin causes suffering. Honest confession brings healing.</p> <p>Silent sin causes suffering. Honest confession brings healing.</p> Silent sin causes suffering. Honest confession brings healing.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2322 72 a3c061f4e784a761dc5ce0deb6c0c751 no All in on Leading others to Jesus Michael Lee <p>All true disciples have a lifestyle of leading others to Jesus.</p> <p>All true disciples have a lifestyle of leading others to Jesus.</p> All true disciples have a lifestyle of leading others to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2864 73 bc9700c1bdeacc03456cfe12f3eb53c5 no All in on Living like Jesus Michael Lee <p>Embrace God’s heart for the marginalized and showing compassionate love to those in need.</p> <p>Embrace God’s heart for the marginalized and showing compassionate love to those in need.</p> Embrace God’s heart for the marginalized and showing compassionate love to those in need.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3438 74 1cc30a1f2ea61568b17e0824fb11aab3 no All in on Loving Jesus Robert Gorini <p>Loving Jesus is not a triumph of effort but a matter of orientation.</p> <p>Loving Jesus is not a triumph of effort but a matter of orientation.</p> Loving Jesus is not a triumph of effort but a matter of orientation.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2671 75 be9497655cae2248e4fd604b0dd79168 no No Turning Back Michael Lee <p>Following Jesus requires surrendering everything—our plans, comforts, and even control—to fully embrace His call.</p><p><br></p> <p>Following Jesus requires surrendering everything—our plans, comforts, and even control—to fully embrace His call.</p><p><br></p> Following Jesus requires surrendering everything—our plans, comforts, and even control—to fully embrace His call.


]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2940 76 63d9d0b457006372adac206076728323 no The Church: A Spiritual Hospital Michael Lee <p>The church is a hospital for broken people to love, grow, and serve together.</p> <p>The church is a hospital for broken people to love, grow, and serve together.</p> The church is a hospital for broken people to love, grow, and serve together.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2519 77 69d9ce6a9dce3855c6112a658ba980f7 no The Power of a Praying Church Michael Lee <p>God's power is unleashed in and through a praying church.</p> <p>God's power is unleashed in and through a praying church.</p> God's power is unleashed in and through a praying church.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3196 78 853b51065897942d63431b539fb78cd7 no Servant of All Michael Lee <p>True greatness comes from how we serve others not by how many serve us.</p> <p>True greatness comes from how we serve others not by how many serve us.</p> True greatness comes from how we serve others not by how many serve us.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2975 79 07e3df24bc52112d3748680441cc14c6 no Sold Out for Jesus Michael Lee <p>It's not about me, it's about God. What does God get out of my life?</p> <p>It's not about me, it's about God. What does God get out of my life?</p> It's not about me, it's about God. What does God get out of my life?

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2637 80 0dea17ed4dd05442c2d77c4b995522fb no Multiethnic Family of God Michael Lee <p>The Church is the family of God.</p> <p>The Church is the family of God.</p> The Church is the family of God.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3029 81 798de433a24d5f9c04b6d3f9df36b787 no Grace Beyond the Barriers Michael Lee <p>Through the coming of Jesus, God has removed all previously existing barriers so that now anyone can come to God.</p> <p>Through the coming of Jesus, God has removed all previously existing barriers so that now anyone can come to God.</p> Through the coming of Jesus, God has removed all previously existing barriers so that now anyone can come to God.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2718 82 a63f069d798149d9ef1b7e37060a06d4 no Mary Nancy Sugikawa <p>When God comes to us with a costly assignment or calls us to do something that doesn’t fully make sense, how willing are we to do it? Do we resist or do we demonstrate a posture of humble service?</p> <p>When God comes to us with a costly assignment or calls us to do something that doesn’t fully make sense, how willing are we to do it? Do we resist or do we demonstrate a posture of humble service?</p> When God comes to us with a costly assignment or calls us to do something that doesn’t fully make sense, how willing are we to do it? Do we resist or do we demonstrate a posture of humble service?

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2787 83 89a2602b9774aac3231b24c8c8622165 no Shiphrah & Puah Helen Chung <p>Waiting is one of the hardest things we can be asked to do. Waiting is a spiritual practice and something worth exercising.</p> <p>Waiting is one of the hardest things we can be asked to do. Waiting is a spiritual practice and something worth exercising.</p> Waiting is one of the hardest things we can be asked to do. Waiting is a spiritual practice and something worth exercising.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1993 84 cd999968ad23842aad9632e250e5c8e9 no Hagar Sara Hwang <p>Knowing we are seen gives us the faith to endure what we are required to endure.</p> <p>Knowing we are seen gives us the faith to endure what we are required to endure.</p> Knowing we are seen gives us the faith to endure what we are required to endure.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2342 85 68489ec205631739e14acee028cb6d52 no Advent Robert Gorini <p>Do not underestimate the transformative power of a shared meal.</p> <p>Do not underestimate the transformative power of a shared meal.</p> Do not underestimate the transformative power of a shared meal.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2345 86 4053b9b36d889ba136cf580390f654d7 no Be on Mission Tammy Swanson-Draheim <p>God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.</p> <p>God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.</p> God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2639 87 6ab2fa4c96f1119d20d01a909312eb8a no Alleviating Economic Proverty Michael Lee <p>Without discernment, our intent to help the marginalized can have the unintended impact of hurting them.</p> <p>Without discernment, our intent to help the marginalized can have the unintended impact of hurting them.</p> Without discernment, our intent to help the marginalized can have the unintended impact of hurting them.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3356 88 9c5cd30d504500e454079640ca9aad2f no Alleviating Social Poverty Michael Lee <p>Alleviating social poverty requires both the declaration and demonstration of God's love.</p> <p>Alleviating social poverty requires both the declaration and demonstration of God's love.</p> Alleviating social poverty requires both the declaration and demonstration of God's love.

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3035 89 5a9806b27d3de89113c23b1b9c50ac59 no The Foundation of Global Justice Grace Shim <p>God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.</p><p><br></p> <p>God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.</p><p><br></p> God’s plan from the beginning has been to bless all nations and peoples, calling His followers to be a part of that mission.


]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3051 90 555ef68dee5687d2da135a7a439fc5bc no Fully Loved Fully Known Sara Hwang <p>Whether in your darkest moments or your greatest moments, you are fully loved and known by God.</p> <p>Whether in your darkest moments or your greatest moments, you are fully loved and known by God.</p> Whether in your darkest moments or your greatest moments, you are fully loved and known by God.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3086 91 56f16146d1da7856ab31c3d8f0187114 no Vulnerability Robert Gorini <p>Confession is a work of grace that leads us out of doing and into being.</p> <p>Confession is a work of grace that leads us out of doing and into being.</p> Confession is a work of grace that leads us out of doing and into being.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3174 92 65bc81c99fe34500fcdb59c720719452 no Share Wayne Ogimachi <p>Sharing your personal story of God’s love and an invitation to take a step towards Jesus are powerful ways to lead people to Jesus.</p> <p>Sharing your personal story of God’s love and an invitation to take a step towards Jesus are powerful ways to lead people to Jesus.</p> Sharing your personal story of God’s love and an invitation to take a step towards Jesus are powerful ways to lead people to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2014 93 d06352b2a2fa45ba16b26c1a8baf4499 no Care Nancy Sugikawa <p>Letting people experience God’s love through you is essential to leading others to Jesus.</p> <p>Letting people experience God’s love through you is essential to leading others to Jesus.</p> Letting people experience God’s love through you is essential to leading others to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2369 94 e8c0766be0e413ba7dd967fb222cd258 no Pray Rick Newell <p>Pray daily for each person to be saved and for you to have the courage to be a witness for Jesus.</p> <p>Pray daily for each person to be saved and for you to have the courage to be a witness for Jesus.</p> Pray daily for each person to be saved and for you to have the courage to be a witness for Jesus.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2389 95 c8e5228b645179f0dd5886006ac949b9 no Domestique Nancy <p>If he can do it, you can do it. If we can do it, you can do it.</p> <p>If he can do it, you can do it. If we can do it, you can do it.</p> If he can do it, you can do it. If we can do it, you can do it.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2063 96 f9fc96132b3b9deefb15acc092b25f1b no Life Together Michael Lee <p>The Christian life is a community effort. It may be personal, but it is not private.</p> <p>The Christian life is a community effort. It may be personal, but it is not private.</p> The Christian life is a community effort. It may be personal, but it is not private.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3209 97 68be2aa6a8e191c419c2e5f5338f5c9f no Solid Rock Michael Lee <p>In what areas in your life are you listening to God's word but not putting it into practice?</p> <p>In what areas in your life are you listening to God's word but not putting it into practice?</p> In what areas in your life are you listening to God's word but not putting it into practice?

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2040 98 876a08ad81ed1871193f8b6a0bd8121b no Baptism Michael Lee <p>Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.</p> <p>Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.</p> Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3478 99 1ee984a2d0581b1cba52a2ac0c511834 no Overcoming Worry Michael Lee <p>Do not worry. Trust today to God's care and leave tomorrow in God's hand.</p> <p>Do not worry. Trust today to God's care and leave tomorrow in God's hand.</p> Do not worry. Trust today to God's care and leave tomorrow in God's hand.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2653 100 21cca16f56aa91b91f991be449997ddb no Eternal Treasures Michael Lee <p>Jesus calls us to prioritize the eternal things of God and give him our undivided heart.</p> <p>Jesus calls us to prioritize the eternal things of God and give him our undivided heart.</p> Jesus calls us to prioritize the eternal things of God and give him our undivided heart.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2666 101 13eb14a82a2843936f2e2d9ea2bf15e8 no The Lord's Prayer Michael Lee <p>How are we to pray? Our approach should be to come to God in closeness and awe. Our attitudes should be to surrender ourselves humbly. Our posture should be to rest in our dependence on God.</p> <p>How are we to pray? Our approach should be to come to God in closeness and awe. Our attitudes should be to surrender ourselves humbly. Our posture should be to rest in our dependence on God.</p> How are we to pray? Our approach should be to come to God in closeness and awe. Our attitudes should be to surrender ourselves humbly. Our posture should be to rest in our dependence on God.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2322 102 4756bf0831deaed84fc4e6e6e9ac0d70 no Authentic Piety Robert Gorini <p>This is what is at stake, to know God and to be known by God.</p> <p>This is what is at stake, to know God and to be known by God.</p> This is what is at stake, to know God and to be known by God.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2210 103 b7c8d062e7e9f270f9dabdde545f561d no Radical Love John Lee <p>Jesus challenges us to respond to wrongdoing with grace and to love our enemies by modeling God's perfect love.</p> <p>Jesus challenges us to respond to wrongdoing with grace and to love our enemies by modeling God's perfect love.</p> Jesus challenges us to respond to wrongdoing with grace and to love our enemies by modeling God's perfect love.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2651 104 9ca300c55e56b33216ae4d3854ceb31e no Faithfulness in Marriage Michael Lee <p>Jesus calls for faithfulness in marriage, reflecting God’s faithfulness and truth.</p> <p>Jesus calls for faithfulness in marriage, reflecting God’s faithfulness and truth.</p> Jesus calls for faithfulness in marriage, reflecting God’s faithfulness and truth.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2719 105 468ad3e7c5391e14347be093abe970eb no Pursuing Purity Michael Lee <p>Guard against the lust of the heart by being vigilant, finding accountability, and practicing fasting.</p> <p>Guard against the lust of the heart by being vigilant, finding accountability, and practicing fasting.</p> Guard against the lust of the heart by being vigilant, finding accountability, and practicing fasting.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3096 106 c0b96ee9de6f30d83f23efdafe0a8ae9 no The Danger of Anger Michael Lee <p>The right thing, with the wrong heart is the wrong thing.</p> <p>The right thing, with the wrong heart is the wrong thing.</p> The right thing, with the wrong heart is the wrong thing.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2959 107 cff48339dc4257236759833db6be3818 no Being the Salt and Light Sara Hwang <p>Jesus calls us to impact the world by being agents of change.</p> <p>Jesus calls us to impact the world by being agents of change.</p> Jesus calls us to impact the world by being agents of change.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2435 108 453e3eb4ee22b0934eb6eb6f4047acde no Be Different Michael Lee <p>Followers of Jesus must live in a way that contracts sharply to the ways of the world.</p> <p>Followers of Jesus must live in a way that contracts sharply to the ways of the world.</p> Followers of Jesus must live in a way that contracts sharply to the ways of the world.

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2615 109 9ea87977a64235d35d995026b3fd8d2b no