John 12:1-8 · April 24, 2026 · 40:19
A Worship That Counts
From John 12, Mary's anointing of Jesus: worship that counts flows from revelation of who He is — costly, humble, and filling the house with His presence.
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Discipleship
Growing as a follower of Jesus — day by day, to the very end.
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2 Corinthians 4:7 · September 3, 2025 · 41:54
Treasure in Clay Jars
Paul carries the treasure of Christ in a fragile clay jar, so that the all-surpassing power that shows through his weakness is plainly God's and not his own.
James 1:16-18 · April 24, 2025 · 41:57
The Giver Who Never Changes
In a world of constant change and trial, James 1:16–18 anchors us in the unchanging God — the Father of lights and giver of every good and perfect gift.
Matthew 5:20, Matthew 7:15-27 · November 26, 2024 · 38:41
The Narrow Way: Walking in the Path of Life
Jesus' Sermon on the Mount calls disciples onto the narrow way that leads to life — through surpassing righteousness, lasting fruit, knowing Christ, and obedience.
Philippians 1:9-11 · August 9, 2024 · 41:09
Knowledge That Loves: From Feelings to Commitment
Paul's prayer for the Philippians: a love that abounds in knowledge and insight, moving beyond mere feeling to discerning, committed love.
Acts 5:1-3 · May 22, 2024 · 37:11
Death and Deceit
The story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5: a sober look at deceit, hypocrisy, and the call to be real before God and hold nothing back from Him.
Luke 24:13-35 · March 12, 2024 · 40:32
Burdened Hearts Turned to Burning Hearts
On the Emmaus road, two disheartened disciples meet the risen Jesus, who walks with them, confronts them, and breaks bread — turning burdened hearts to burning.
John 3 · May 17, 2023 · 52:18
Nicodemus: From Darkness to Light
A Pharisee comes to Jesus by night and is told he must be born again — tracing Nicodemus from curiosity to courage to costly commitment.
Ephesians 3 · February 1, 2023 · 46:46
God’s Open Secret
From Ephesians 3, the open secret of Christ: the mystery God hid for ages is now disclosed by grace to weak and unlikely people — to be defended and displayed.
2 Timothy 2:8 · August 9, 2022 · 45:54
Finishing Well
Paul's last charge to Timothy from prison: to finish well, keep remembering Jesus Christ — incarnate, the true King, raised from the dead.
1 Corinthians 2:15-16 · April 15, 2021 · 53:51
The Spiritual Man: A Man with a Different Perspective
Beyond being a Christian or a believer, are you spiritual? Maturity meets suffering with a different perspective — the Spirit's revelation, understanding, and discernment.
Romans 12:1-2 · March 16, 2021 · 54:09
Our Body for His Body
From Romans 12:1-2: in view of God's mercies, offer your whole self as a living sacrifice — true and proper worship, made possible by a renewed mind.
Galatians 1 · January 15, 2020 · 1:03:34
Study of Galatians (Part 1)
Introducing Galatians, Paul's earliest and most polemical letter: even genuine, Spirit-filled believers can be led astray when a distorted gospel adds to Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15 · November 25, 2019 · 57:44
Discern Correctly
The new covenant gives the Spirit to every believer and calls us to judge all things correctly; the mark of maturity is right judgment, not spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 · August 25, 2019 · 1:38:32
The Marks of a True Apostle
In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul pictures the true minister not as a celebrity but as a galley slave, a steward, and a captive of Christ — called to be faithful, not successful.
Ephesians 1:18 · August 23, 2019 · 1:14:28
Essentials for Effective Christian Ministry
From Ephesians 1:18: as the eyes of our heart are opened we see why God called us to holiness, that we are His costly inheritance, and His incomparably great power.
John 13:21-30 · August 22, 2019 · 1:23:33
Judas: A Model to Avoid in Ministry
Judas Iscariot as a warning to ministers: one can participate, sympathize, and be washed, yet never be part, sincere, or clean.
Philippians 1:29 · August 19, 2019 · 1:20:21
Suffering: The Mark of True Ministry
Paul tells the Philippians that suffering, like faith, is a gift: it shapes us into Christ's likeness, makes us a witness to others, and lets us taste resurrection power.
Luke 9:23 · August 12, 2019 · 57:29
Cross-Shaped Christian Life
A call to cross-shaped discipleship: to be defeated by the love of God, to give up our rights and privileges, and to be driven by future glory.
2 Timothy 2:3-7 · August 3, 2019 · 1:10:01
Characteristics of a Good Minister
Paul calls Timothy to be a good soldier of Christ: to endure hardship for the true gospel, refuse to be entangled, and please only the One who enlisted him.
John 6:70-71 · April 30, 2019 · 40:42
The Lessons from Judas Iscariot
Hand-picked yet a betrayer, Judas warns us it is possible to participate without belonging, to be sympathetic without sincerity, and to be washed but not clean.
Matthew 7:24-27 · September 18, 2018 · 1:07:26
The Secret of Spirituality
Jesus' first sermon ends with the test of a true foundation: not outward religion but a hidden, obedient heart — generous, undivided, and stored up in heaven.
Ephesians 1:17-18 · October 28, 2016 · 31:11
Study on Ephesians — Part 1
Paul's first prayer in Ephesians 1: for a Spirit of wisdom and revelation, to know the hope of our calling and that holiness is adoption into God's family.
Ephesians 1:15-23 · October 28, 2016 · 40:33
Study of Ephesians (Part 2)
Being chosen in Christ means acceptance, life and hope — and we are God’s own inheritance, kept by His incomparably great power.