❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) A Kernel of Wheat Dies and Produces Many Seeds (John 12:20-26) Mari Ikeda Today we return to our series on the Gospel of John, 12:20-26. This passage contains one of the most famous sayings of Jesus. That is what I have titled today’s message, “A kernel of wheat dies and produces many seeds.” It appears in the second half of the verse, but let’s read the first half first: verses 20-23. A. Jesus’ love spreading around the world (20-23) 20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Trust in the LORD with all your heart (Proverbs 3:1-12) Andy Nagahara Today we begin chapter 3 of our Proverbs series. Today I will cover up to verse 12.It contains six things in the context of a father’s instruction to his son. And each one also includes a description of the blessings from God that will come if we follow its instructions. Let’s look at each instruction one by one and see what blessing it brings. 1. Obey the teachings and commandments that are in accordance with God’s will (1,2) 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Living with Chronic Illnesses Series “Theology of Interdependence and Disability” Part 8 (Mark 5:25-34) Mari Ikeda Today is the eighth in our series on Kathy Black’s book. Today we will focus on chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are the kinds of illnesses that are difficult to cure completely and must be lived with for the rest of one’s life, even if the manifestation of symptoms is gradual. They include arthritis, cancer, dementia, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, respiratory disease, and a variety of other rare and incurable illnesses. Although the degree to which illnesses affect our daily lives varies, there are members of this church who suffer…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Living Everyday with Jesus (Matthew 28:8-10, John 21:20-23) Andy Nagahara It’s Easter morning. People say “Happy Easter” to each other, but what’s so auspicious/festive  about it? That is because the events of Easter are the evidence that Jesus, who was crucified, has been resurrected and is now your companion for life. Do you realize that Jesus is walking with you through your life? This morning I would like to share two things with you to help you realize that you are walking with Jesus. Let’s start by reading Matthew 28:8-10. 1. Jesus said, “I will see you in Galilee.” (Matthew 28:8-10) 8 So the women…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Who is Your King? Palm Sunday (John12:12-19,19:14-18) Mari Ikeda Today is Palm Sunday, the Sunday one week before Easter. The reason why it is called Palm Sunday can be found in today’s passage. Let’s read it. It is from the Gospel of John 12:12-19. 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on…