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The Lord's Prayer: Our Father, Hallowed Be Your Name
The Lord's Prayer: Our Father, Hallowed Be Your Name Rev. Sara Pyon Matthew 6:9-13CategorySara Pyon -
Praying The Lord's Prayer #1
Praying The Lord's Prayer #1 Luke 11:1-13CategorySara Pyon -
From Jerusalem to Sterling: Acts Then, Acts Now
From Jerusalem to Sterling: Acts Then, Acts Now (Book of Acts) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Acts – The Ongoing Story The abrupt end of Book of Acts Acts was never intended to end It continues down the centuries and throughout the world II. We Need to ...CategorySara Pyon -
Paul’s Purpose-Driven Life
Paul’s Purpose-Driven Life (Acts 29:17-32) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Paul’s Own Testimony Paul’s WHAT: How he preached the Gospel (vv. 18-21, 25-27) With great humility With tears (endurance) (v. 19) With boldness and passion (v. 20) In complete ob...CategorySara Pyon -
Obedience to God
Obedience to God (Acts 16:16-40) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Obedience to God does not guarantee smooth sailing in life Paul wants to go to Asia, but God stops him (16:6) God calls Paul to Macedonia and Paul obeys immediately (16:9-10) Paul and Silas...CategorySara Pyon -
Paul’s Conversion
Paul’s Conversion (Acts 9:1-31) Rev. Mark Kosko Do you know The Way? I. Paul fiercely loved the Lord As a prominent Jew he breathed murderous threats towards Christians A stunning encounter with Jesus obliterated his Jewish identity in God ...CategorySara Pyon -
I Was Blind But Now I See
I Was Blind But Now I See (Acts 9:1-22) Rev. Sara Pyon I. You can be sincere, but sincerely wrong. Saul was very sincere in persecuting the followers of Jesus (9:1-6) His privileged birth and upbringing had blinded him (Phil 3:5-6) His zeal...CategorySara Pyon -
Signs You are Standing Up For the Truth of the Gospel
Signs You are Standing Up For the Truth of the Gospel Rev. Sara Pyon (Acts 5:12-42) I. You influence the people in your life (vv. 12-16) You bring healing and restoration You are highly regarded You bring people to Christ II. You incite jea...CategorySara Pyon -
The Enduring Power of Hope in God
The Enduring Power of Hope in God Rev. Sara Pyon (1 Peter 1:3-6. Romans 15:13) I. What is Biblical hope? It’s not a wishful thinking It’s not self-confidence It’s not optimism It’s a confident expectation that what God says is true and will...CategorySara Pyon -
The End of the Honeymoon for the Early Church
The End of the Honeymoon for the Early Church (Acts 4:1-22) Rev. Sara Pyon I. The work of the Holy Spirit resulted in persecution from the religious leaders The religious leaders were greatly disturbed that(4:2) The apostles were teaching t...CategorySara Pyon -
Entering into the King’s Throne Room
Entering into the King’s Throne Room (Book of Esther) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Esther’s humble beginnings prepare her for her destiny She was an orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai She learned submission & humility early on (2:8-9, 15) Esther...CategorySara Pyon -
Hannah: A Powerful Driving Force Behind Samuel
Hannah: A Powerful Driving Force Behind Samuel Rev. Sara Pyon (1 Samuel 1 & 2) I. Hannah was ‘handicapped’ and heartbroken (1:1-8) God had closed her womb (1:5) God opened her womb after her heart was open to God (1:11) II. Hannah praye...CategorySara Pyon -
Back to the Basics
Back to the Basics (Matthew 25:31-46) Rev. Sara Pyon I. The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats Not always easy to distinguish between sheep and goats Separation at the end with different destinations II. Sheep commended for what they did fo...CategorySara Pyon -
Fear-Based Reaction vs. Faith-Based Response
Fear-Based Reaction vs. Faith-Based Response (Jonah 3:1-10) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Jonah’s fear-based reaction to God’s command (Chapter 1) II. Jonah’s fear of men replaced by fear of God (Chapter 2) III. Jonah’s faith-based response to God’s se...CategorySara Pyon -
Running Away From God
Running Away From God (Jonah 1:1-17) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Historical Background Jonah (2 Kings 14:25) Ninevah – Capital of Assyria (Nahum 3) II. Jonah Hears the Word of God and Disobeys It (vv. 1-3) Jonah tries to flee from God Why did Jonah r...CategorySara Pyon -
What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ Worth to You?
What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ Worth to You? (Philippians 2:1-4) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ (1:27) II. What the Gospel of Christ has offered us (2:1) Encouragement from being united with Christ Com...CategorySara Pyon -
What Really Matters
What Really Matters (Philippians 1:12-18) Rev. Sara Pyon I. How You Can Rejoice in Difficult Personal Circumstances Know your calling (v. 1) Know God is in control (v. 6) Focus on the benefits (vv. 12-14) Opportunity to advance the Gospel a...CategorySara Pyon -
The Heart Transplant and Beyond
The Heart Transplant and Beyond (Ezekiel 36:24-28) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Background II. The Need for the Heart Transplant The problem: A heart of stone (v. 26) God-initiated procedure: “I will” God-provided donor: Jesus Christ The result: A hea...CategorySara Pyon -
Be a Doer of the Word
(6) Be a Doer of the Word (Colossians 3:17-4:6) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Do Everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus (3:17-4:1) Between wives and husbands: Submission and Love Between children and parents: Obedience and Encouragement Between slave...CategorySara Pyon -
Our Reason For Living
(3) Our Reason For Living (Colossians 1:24-2:5) Rev. Sara Pyon I. Suffer joyfully for the Gospel (v. 24) II. Serve according to our calling (vv. 25-27) God’s plan and mystery revealed through obedience Christ in us, the only hope of glory I...CategorySara Pyon