❖ Video ❖ Audio The Faith of Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52 Mari Ikeda 46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet!…

❖ Video ❖ Audio The Road Where Jesus Leads Mark 10:32-45 Mari Ikeda A.  Jesus leads the way (32-34) 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Ekklesia 1 Corinthians 1:2, 12:12-20, Mark 3:31-35 Matthew 11:28-30 Andy Nagahara A.  What is a church? 1) A common misconception 2) Ekklesia (1Corinthians 1:2) (1COR 1:2) To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ–their Lord and ours: B. What is Your Church? 1) One part of the church that exists throughout the world (1Corinthians 12:12-20) (1COR 12:12-20) The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body.…

❖ Video ❖ Audio What You Cannot Gain Without Letting Go of Everything Mark 10:17-31 Mari Ikeda A.  Letting go of self-confidence 1) The mistake of trying to win God’s approval with good deeds (17-20) 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud,…

❖ Video ❖ Audio The Greatest Source of Jesus’ Indignation Mark 10:13-16 Mari Ikeda 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. A. Excluding the weak 1) Children 2) Those who are weak in…

❖ Video ❖ Audio But, God’s Word is Not Chained! Andy Nagahara 1. Why should we be strong? (1-2) You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2. What kind of strength does God want for us? a. The strength of a soldier who carries out Jesus’ will (3, 4) Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. b.…

❖ Video ❖ Audio The Good that is Entrusted to Us Mari Ikeda A. The joy of inheriting faith (3-5) 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. B. What it means to inherit faith 1. Fan the flame of the Holy Spirit (6-7) 1 Now…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Let’s Journey on Toward God’s House Mari Ikeda A. The place where we need to return (Matthew 11:28-30) 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. B. Let’s journey on (Hebrews 11) 1. Believing and hoping in what we cannot see (1) 1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.…

❖ Video ❖ Audio O Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord  – From the Christian hymn”O Come, All Ye Faithful” The Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019 (Luke 2:8-20, John1:1-14) Andy Nagahara 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Seeking Peace and Joy  – From the Christian hymn”The First Noel” The Third Sunday of Advent 2019 (Luke 2:8-21) Mari Ikeda 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a…