Mari Ikeda (Luke 22:1-6, Ephesians 6:10-18) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161106.mp3 God’s Plan and Satan’s Power A. “Satan entered Judas”? (Luke 22:1-6) 1 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. 5 They were delighted and agreed to give him money. 6 He consented, and watched…
10/30/2016 Trusting in the name of the LORD
Andy Nagahara (Luke 21:5-38) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161030.mp3 Trusting in the name of the LORD A. Let us pray like this each other 1) Intercession (0-2) 0 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 2) What is the Victory for us? (3-5) 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. <Selah> 4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.…
10/23/2016 What Lies Beyond The End of The World
Mari Ikeda (Luke 21:5-38) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161023.mp3 What Lies Beyond The End of The World A. The end times that are to come 1) Don’t be deceived by false-prophets (5-8) 5 Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6 “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” 7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8 He replied: “Watch out…
10/16/2016 Listening to the Inaudible Voice
Andy Nagahara (Psalms 19) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161016.mp3 Listening to the Inaudible Voice A. The hotline between God and you (0-6) 1) The line had been broken by human (0-4a) 0 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. 2) The line has been restored by Jesus (4b-6, John 14:6,7)…
10/09/2016 Let’s Seek the Glory that Comes From God
Mari Ikeda (Luke 20:45-21:4) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161009.mp3 Let’s Seek the Glory that Comes From God 1. Glory from people (20:45-47) 20:45 While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, 46 “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” a. If we keep seeking it, we will no longer seek God b. Let’s beware of…
10/02/2016 The confession which brings happiness
Andy Nagahara (Psalms 16) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message161002.mp3 The confession which brings happiness A. Prayer (1) A <miktam> of David. Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. B. Confession (2) I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” C. Declaration (3, 4) As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips. D. Understanding (5-11) 1) God’s Character 5 LORD, you have assigned me my portion and…
9/25/2016 Oh, No! That’s Impossible! But…
Andy Nagahara (Psalms 15) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message160925.mp3 Oh, No! That’s Impossible! But… A psalm of David. LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will…
9/18/2016 God is present in the company of the righteous
Andy Nagahara (Psalms 14) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message160918.mp3 God is present in the company of the righteous A. God looks for the people who are seeking Him (1-4) 0 For the director of music. Of David. 1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. 4 Will evildoers never learn–…
9/11/2016 God poured Holy Spirit out on us generously through Jesus
Andy Nagahara (Titus 3:1-15) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message160911.mp3 God poured Holy Spirit out on us generously through Jesus A. God’s grace as the grounds for the teachings (11-15) 1) Recommended actions and behavior (1, 2) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. (1, 2) 2) The reason of the reminder (3-8) At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one…
9/4/2016 Messiah for All People
Mari Ikeda (Luke 20:27-40) Video Youtube Audio http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2016/message160904.mp3 A. Is Messiah the son of David? (Luke20:41-44) 41 Then Jesus said to them, “Why is it said that the Messiah is the son of David? 42 David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand 43 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’ 44 David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” 1. Yes (It can be said so) 2. No(But really He is not) 3. Messiah is the one whom David called his “Lord” B. Jesus is the Messiah for all people 1. The…