Sermons

Living Water in the Midst of Famine

"A lake of gold in the desert sand is less than a cool, fresh spring and to one lost sheep a shepherd boy is greater than the richest king." These are the lyrics from the animated film "The Prince of Egypt." Quite rightly so! To a lost sheep, a shepherd…

Desire for Spiritual Blessings

There is a great difference in deed between those who understand and those who do not. In Zion there are two kinds of people: the wise who fully understand the words of God and store up blessings one by one, and the foolish who do not understand and lose lots…

Be Conscious of God

I believe each of you has many plans whenever a new month or a new year comes. To make all the plans succeed, we are to rely on God rather than on our own abilities. We may make plans, but it is God who fulfills them. We can confirm that…

Rebirth

People experience many hardships and trials in their lives. Taking their cross, they walk the path of suffering. This is the life of pilgrims. How about us who have received God? God has a plan for our life. If we realize this fact, we will understand that our present suffering…

Do Not Grumble but Give Thanks

I’ve heard that it is words of complaints that people utter most frequently throughout their lives. However, there is nothing to grumble about as long as we believe that God is with us and loves us. This time, let’s find out God’s will for us, seeing what the fate of…

He Who Has an Ear Hears God’s Voice

Most churches today claim to hear the word of God. Actually, they do not understand the meaning of God's word. The Bible says that they have an uncircumcised ear. How about us? We have eyes to see, ears to hear and minds to understand. Giving thanks to God, let's see…

You have no part with me

Let us be on God's side This happened about 150 years ago when the Civil War was getting fierce in America. At that time, Abraham Lincoln, who had advocated emancipation of slaves, presided over the North (the Union), confronting the South (the Confederacy). But he couldn't easily subdue the Confederates…

Those approved by God

People in the world live in their own way of life, with their own opinions. Some say this is right, and others that is true. In political circles, the government party and opposition parties are pitted against each other in divided opinions. And sometimes people take a stand against their…

The world of the righteous and the world of sinners

What is the difference between the world of the righteous and the world of sinners? In the world of the righteous, there is no word ‘sorry.’ But in the world of sinners we can frequently hear these words-‘I’m sorry,’ ‘It’s my fault.’ Which world do you want to live in-the…

The Kingdom of Heaven Has Been Forcefully Advancing

We hear the glad news that the flame of the gospel is burning throughout the world and our heavenly family members, both nationwide and worldwide, are bearing abundant fruit. Such good news is a result of the positive thought of all our brothers and sisters in Zion who strive for…

Let’s Acquire the Citizenship of Heaven

Now many of our spiritual brothers and sisters are coming from so many different places in the world, according to God's prophecy-Your children will come from afar, flying like doves to their nests.' This shows us that not one of God's prophecies can pass away without being fulfilled. Though they…

Prayer

Prayer is an indispensible part of Christian faith. Without earnest prayer, we can achieve nothing. Though invisible, prayer has a miraculous power to make the impossible possible. Communicating with God by prayer Let me tell you a story of an American family who had a problem with their telephone. The…

Beautiful Unity of Brothers

As God said, "I am the LORD; in its time I will do this swiftly," God is working without rest for our salvation. In these days, we ought to preach the gospel of the heavenly kingdom more diligently in accordance with God's will, being united with one another in the…

A Person Whom God Uses

God said, "If those who are entrusted with the new covenant take the word ‘humility' to heart, the gospel of God will greatly prosper." From the prophets to the new comers, let's think of humility and be gospel workers bearing that virtue. Have Christ's attitude of humility ... but in…

Tell Him That the Lord Needs Them

It is said that truth is found in commonness. Some try to find it in something special, but the Bible says that we have treasure in jars of clay. Thus, truth is in commonness. God leads all things very quietly in a common way. Actually the works of Jesus Christ…

God Will Come on a Day When You Do Not Expect Him

What if a Christian soaks in the idea, "Peace and safety"? He is not worthy to be called a true Christian even though he acts outwardly as a Christian. Some have fervent faith in the face of persecution and hardship, but in favorable situations they lose their faith in God.…

You, Man of God

We are all sinners who were expelled from heaven and cast down to this earth because of our sins. God has given us redemption, the forgiveness of sins, through the blood of Christ who is without blemish or defect, so that we may be born again and become God's children…

The Apostle Paul’s Preaching

In our life of faith, we sometimes experience difficulties by surrendering to an unfavorable situation. When we do not overcome hardship at the moment and compromise with it, the situation becomes worse and our faith meets a great crisis. In any situation, we should overcome hardship and preach the gospel…

I Will Make You Fishers of Men

Picasso is one of the abstractionists of world-wide fame. Among his works, there is a piece-the Head of Bull. This was a masterpiece which he was most satisfied with and valued immensely. It brought world-wide fame and praise to him. Through this piece, we can see his creativity and artistic…

Go and Make Disciples

God says to us, "Go and make disciples of all nations." According to this word, we've been trying to make disciples, considering this mission more important than any other work. However, all are not qualified for making disciples. Now, let's have a time to reflect upon ourselves and check whether…