Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio Put your hope in God! Psalm 42, 43 PS 42 　0 For the director of music. A <maskil> of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  God Is Rejoicing  Philippians 4:10-23 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all…

Andy Nagahara ❖ Video ❖ Audio  O LORD, Have Mercy on Me  Psalm 41, Matthew 5:7   A. The mercy of the Lord for those who are merciful (0-3, Matthew 5:7) 0 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. 3 The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.  Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  Rejoice Always! Philippians 4:1-9 1. Stand firm in the Lord (1-3) 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.   2. Rejoice always (4-9)…

Mari Ikeda ❖ Video ❖ Audio  We Need the Help of the Holy Spirit A. The event of Pentecost 1) Jesus’ promise (Acts 1:3-5) 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with…