September 29, 2024 • Pastor Fari Maghami, Pastor Jessica Chen • 2 Corinthians 3:16–18, Luke 5:1–11
Jesus understands that to be transformed into His image is a process. In Luke 5:1-11 we see how Jesus gently leads Peter to make a commitment to follow Him. From this point onwards we see Peter's life is under construction.
GO! The Second Mile
September 22, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Philippians 2:5–8, Titus 2:11–12, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 5:43–45
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus introduced a radical principle that transforms the way we approach life, relationships, and even our struggles: the principle of the “second mile.” Walking that second mile, though often uncomfortable and sacrificial, is not about what we must do, but about who we are becoming—a people marked by the love and the generosity of Jesus, who went the “second mile” for us.
GO! Rescue the Perishing
September 15, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • John 20:24–27, James 5:19–20, Jude 20–24, Galatians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5
As the church, God’s spiritual family, we have the responsibility to reach out and rescue those who are spiritually perishing. The Bible reminds us that we can’t carry out this mission in our own strength but must rely on God’s mighty weapons and His Holy Spirit. Like any rescue effort, we must be prepared, equipped, and anchored in prayer.
GO! Go Connect To A Local Church
September 8, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Ephesians 3:10–11, Matthew 16:15–18, John 13:35, John 20:24–27, 1 Corinthians 12:7
Connecting to a local church is more than just attending a weekly service—it’s about joining a community where you can grow spiritually, support others, and find purpose. God designed us to be in relationships, and the church is His plan for helping us thrive together.
GO! The Church Marches Forward
August 25, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 28:30–31
The book of Acts ends by highlighting Paul’s final days in Rome. While Paul remains a key figure, the book of Acts ends on a cliffhanger, emphasizing that the work of spreading the gospel is far from complete. This unfinished story signals that the mission of the church—to GO into all the world—continues. Acts chapter 29, though unwritten in the Bible, continues to be written through the lives of believers to this day, empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry on the mission that began in Jerusalem.
GO! The Other Side of The Storm
August 18, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 27:23–25, Philippians 4:6–7, John 16:33
Life’s storms are inevitable. Whether they come as personal trials, challenges in our families, or difficulties in our communities, storms test our faith. However, it is in these very storms that our faith can shine the brightest, serving as a powerful witness to those around us.
GO! God's Unplanned Appointments in Our Lives
August 11, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 24:24–27, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Hebrews 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:10
Acts 24-26 depicts Paul’s trials and defenses before various Roman authorities. Despite facing false accusations and prolonged imprisonment, Paul steadfastly testifies to his faith in Christ, leveraging every opportunity to proclaim the gospel. His appeal to Caesar ultimately sets the stage for his journey to Rome, fulfilling God’s plan for him to witness there as well.
In Acts chapter 24 we see how Paul’s Roman citizenship had kept him from being killed. Now he stood before Felix, governor of Judea. As usual, Paul was sharing the faith, even with a very hardened ruler despite the risks involved.
GO! The Power of Your Testimony
August 4, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 1:8, John 9:25, Mark 4:26–28, 1 Peter 3:13–16
In the book of Acts we see on several occasions that Paul gave his testimony in defense of his faith and each time it had a powerful impact. Your testimony will also have a powerful impact on those you share it with.
Telling your testimony may seem intimidating but if you remember a few simple principles, you’ll discover the “joy of your salvation” as you share.
GO! Five Choices Paul Modeled For You
July 28, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 20:24, Proverbs 23:23, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 4:7–8, 1 Corinthians 11:1
In https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2020&version=nkjv Paul continues his journey and when he arrives in Miletus, he calls for the elders of the church from Ephesus and reminds them of the choices he modelled for them. He then exhorts them to take heed and care for the flock as he had.
GO! When Your Faith Upsets Others
July 21, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 1:5–8, Galatians 3:27, Matthew 3:1–2, Matthew 28:19
A life of faith in Christ will at times upset others. In Acts 19 we see the following attributes of faith upset the people of Ephesus: faith rooted in the power of the Holy Spirit, faith rooted in the word of God, faith rooted in the name of Jesus, and faith that produces miracles and renounces demonic powers.
GO! The Source For A Blessed Life
July 13, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop
Psalms 111 and 112 are both acrostics of the Hebrew alphabet, which helps pair these psalms together in a way that they complement each other. In Psalm 111 you have the qualities of God. In Psalm 112 the qualities of a person sees their identity in God.
Go! Rejoice in the Gospel
July 14, 2024 • Guest Speaker • Romans 5:1–11
This Sunday we’re excited to have guest speaker, Pastor John Oh, speak a message titled “Rejoice in the Gospel”.
John Oh has been serving as the senior pastor of SaRang Church in Seoul for 21 years, overseeing a membership growth of over 100,000. He places a strong emphasis on intentional discipleship in the workplace, global networking, and the unification of the two Koreas. He received a Ph.D. from Potchefstroom University and was a Harvard University Fellow. He also currently serves as the president of SaRang Global Academy (SaGA) and as the chairman of the board at Soongsil University. John is married to Nan-young Oh and has two sons, Joseph and Timothy, and two granddaughters, Eden and Ayla.
GO! God Uses Ordinary People
July 7, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 18, Proverbs 3:3–4, Acts 18:9–10, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:14
The book of The Acts of the Apostles is the blueprint of how Jesus established His church. In chapter 18 we see how God used ordinary people, regardless of their background, race, gender, or profession to accomplish His plan of making disciples.
As we look at the characters, we see that they experienced the same challenges you and I do yet they all invested into the work of the kingdom.
GO! Three Needed Keys To Share Your Faith
June 30, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Joshua 1:9, Mark 4:24, 2 Timothy 2:14–16, Acts 17:22–23, 1 Corinthians 10:19–20
Acts chapter 17 features three cities that Paul shared the Gospel. Each of the encounter was somewhat different and teaches a valuable lesson on how to share our faith.
GO! God Encounters Can Happen To Anyone
June 23, 2024 • Pastor Dave Koop • Acts 16:15, James 1:17, Acts 16:18, Acts 16:30–34, Acts 16:14
In Acts 16 we find the apostle Paul on his second missionary journey with Silas. Along the way, they have several gospel encounters that result in the transformation of lives. The diversity of backgrounds among those they meet illustrates that no one is beyond God's reach. This chapter encourages us to trust in the power of the Gospel and the importance of prayer to see people have a God encounter.
