Mar 8, 2026 Praise & Worship

 

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• My Jesus I Love Thee

My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus I Love Thee

CCLI Song #27817
Adoniram Judson Gordon | William Ralph Featherstone
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain

Verse 1
My Jesus I love Thee I know Thou art mine
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign
My gracious Redeemer my Savior art Thou
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now

Verse 2
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now

Verse 3
I'll love Thee in life I will love Thee in death
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now

Verse 4
In mansions of glory and endless delight
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now

If ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now

내 주 되신 주를 참 사랑하고

새 315 통 512

1. 내 주 되신 주를 참 사랑하고

곧 그에게 죄를 다 고합니다

큰 은혜를 주신 내 예수시니

이전보다 더욱 사랑합니다

2. 주 날 사랑하사 구하시려고

저 십자가 고난 당하셨도다

그 가시관 쓰신 내 주 뵈오니

이전보다 더욱 사랑합니다

3. 내 평생에 힘쓸 그 큰 의무는

주 예수의 덕을 늘 기림이라

숨질 때에까지 내 할 말씀은

이전보다 더욱 사랑합니다

4. 그 영광의 나라 나 들어가서

그 풍성한 은혜 늘 감사하리

금 면류관 쓰고 나 찬송할 말

이전보다 더욱 사랑합니다

Mar 1, 2026 "The Greatest of Being Small" (Matthew 18:1-4)

Matthew 18 New International Version

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

² He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 

³ And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

⁴ Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

The Greatest of Being Small 

Matthew 18:1-4 

 

We live in a world of hierarchies. We constantly rate and rank each other on everything. Whether it is age, salary, position, education or even looks, we are always comparing ourselves to others and trying to move up the ladder of success. 

 

In Matthew, the disciples wanted to know who was going to be the greatest in Heaven, or better to say, they wanted to know which of the disciples were going to be Jesus's number two. Jesus knew their hearts and knew the problem of taking earthly ideas into the Kingdom of Heaven. 

 

Jesus showed the disciples the correct way to think about entering Heaven. 

 

Matthew 18:3-4 ESV 

[3] and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. [4] Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

 

Jesus is not interested in perfect people. You don't need to be more successful than the next person. God loves the humble and we have to realize that our status and success will not get us into heaven. In fact, Jesus chose a child to show the perfect example of how we could be.  

 

Children are totally dependent on Their parents. They do not have any finances or power to protect themselves or take care of themselves. Like children, we need to be completely dependent on God. Calling on Jesus to help us with every difficulty and give all the glory to God. 

 

Greatest in Heaven is not about how high you can climb, but how much we are willing to humble ourselves. There are many people who do ministry but are quiet and unseen. They do not want the credit but only to do God' s work with humility.  They do not need others to validate them or to move up their social status. 

 

The world might look down on those people who work hard for God's kingdom not for their own benefit but to please God for no reward. The world will laugh at us for making ourselves lower for God's sake. 

 

Heaven is not a place where giants made a fortress to promote themselves, but a place where the humble has sacrificed and they call out for God to rescue them. Heaven is a place for respite. 

 

As our ego shrinks, Jesus will grow larger in our lives. 

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Feb 22, 2026 “Walking on Water”(Matthew 14:22-33)

Matthew 14:22-33 New International Version

Jesus Walks on the Water

22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 

23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 

24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 

26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 

33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Walking on Water

Matthew 14:22-33

When can you remember the last time you felt like your life was completely surrounded by darkness?  

 

Matthew 14:24 ESV 

[24] but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.  

 

The disciples were in a very scary place when they were in the middle of a storm. The disciples had obeyed Jesus and they were in the middle of a storm. It was not like Jonah, who had purposely disobeyed God. The obedient disciples were scared, but this sometimes happens. We find ourselves in situations that are too much and we cannot control it. 

 

Matthew 14:25-26 ESV 

[25] And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. [26] But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.  

 

When things are looking terrible, Jesus comes to the disciples walking on the water. At first the disciples do not recognize that it is Jesus. This is true for us. Jesus will meet us in difficult times. It might be that we were obedient, but life can be like that. Jesus will use difficult times to meet us.  

 

Matthew 14:27-29 ESV 

[27] But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” [28] And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” [29] He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.  

 

After Peter sees that it is Jesus, Peter asks Jesus if he should come to Him. Jesus calls him to come. 

 

Matthew 14:30 ESV 

[30] But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”  

 

Unfortunately ,  Peter starts to sink. Peter sinks because his focus went off Jesus. He started to look at the waves. The storm had not intensified the waves did not get higher or the winds blow harder. Peter stopped looking at Jesus and focus on his situation. 

 

Faith takes effort. It requires action and deliberate action. We need to stop studying our problems and calculating. Faith is necessary to do the great things God wants us to do. Peter is smart enough to cry out to Jesus. Peter's Faith is not perfect, but He knows Jesus. 

 

Matthew 14:31-32 ESV 

[31] Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” [32] And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.  

 

Jesus doesn't hesitate or scold him, but reaches out to help Peter. Jesus does ask Peter why he doubted, but this is after Jesus pulls him up. Yes, Jesus asks why Peter doubted but it is not to shame him, but to help him grow.  

 

Jesus is not looking to point out our sins, but to have victory. The real victory was getting into the boat with Jesus. The moment they get into the boat, the wind stops. The wind is quiet and the boat is now still.  

 

Matthew 14:33 ESV 

[33] And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God. 

 

Maybe you, too feel like you are in the storm. Your situation is scaring you or out of control, but when Jesus comes into rescue you, you can give praise to God.  

 

We must remember that it is not our mistakes, our problems or fears that define us, but rather our relationship with Jesus. 

 

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Feb 15, 2026 “Lord of the Sabbath”(Matthew 12:1-8)

Matthew 12:1-8 New International Version

Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath

12 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them.

² When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

³ He answered, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

⁴ He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread—which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests.

⁵ Or haven’t you read in the Law that the priests on Sabbath duty in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are innocent?

⁶ I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

⁷ If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’^[a] you would not have condemned the innocent.

⁸ For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

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Footnotes

1. Matthew 12:7 Hosea 6:6

Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 12:1-8

The Pharisees see the disciples eating unpicked grain on the Sabbath. The Pharisees did not see hungry people but the law being broken. The tradition or law of keeping the sabbath has been around for many years at this time, yet what was more important- keeping the law or caring for the person?

 

Mosaic law forbade work on the Sabbath. Harvesting grain to eat was considered work. Jesus is the voice of God and does not change the law but looks at the law. Jesus takes the story of King David who violated the law by eating consecrated bread. The scriptures do not condemn David but celebrates the salvation of eating the bread.  

 

Matthew 12:3-4 ESV

[3] He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: [4] how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests?  

 

Jesus then looks at the temple priests who must work harder on the Sabbath to fulfill their duties.  

 

Jesus comes to the conclusion that the law was to save us and not to tie us down. Often times we forget the essence of the laws. The essence of the Sabbath was to give people rest. Over time this day of rest became a burden.  

 

Jesus did not come to tear down the law, but to restore it. At the centre of the law is restoration and life. The law was never made to oppress people. It was made to give life. This brings up the question, "What really pleases God?"

 

God desire mercy. The Hebrew word for mercy is a covenantal mercy(*chesed-steadfast love, kindness toward His people). Sacrifice without mercy is not what God wants. Living a life that pleases God is what God truly wants.  

 

Matthew 12:7 ESV

[7] And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.  

 

It is no good coming to church, praying, taking on roles at church, giving alms to the poor while not being merciful. The character of God is seen in Jesus, he was merciful, compassionate, and giving.  

 

Jesus is saying the sabbath is not a regulation but it is himself. Jesus healed, set people free, and restored people. Jesus fulfilled the sabbath. The standard of our faith is not how well we keep the rules but how we reflect Jesus.  

 

We need to experience the love of God and share that with others. We need to reflect Jesus. The way life is given is mercy-the same compassion that is given by God. It is not calling people out or judging them. When Jesus is the centre of the service, worship and Sabbath, restoration will happen wherever you go.

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Feb 8, 2026 “When Faith Meets Questions”(Matthew 11:1-19)

Matthew 11:1-19 New International Version

Jesus and John the Baptist

11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.^[a]

² When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples

³ to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

⁴ Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 

⁵ The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy^[b] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. 

⁶ Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

⁷ As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 

⁸ If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.

⁹ Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

¹⁰ This is the one about whom it is written:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    who will prepare your way before you.’^[c]

¹¹ Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

¹² From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,^[d] and violent people have been raiding it. 

¹³ For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 

¹⁴ And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

¹⁵ Whoever has ears, let them hear.

¹⁶ “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:

¹⁷ “‘We played the pipe for you,
    and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge,
    and you did not mourn.’

¹⁸ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 

¹⁹ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.”

When Faith Meets Questions

Matthew 11:1-19

 

John the Baptist was a very disciplined man and well known. John the Babtist did many great things and attracted much attention. He was taken from the desert and his followers and put into prison.  

 

John the Baptist had proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah.  

 

Matthew 3:11-12 ESV 

[11]  “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. [12] His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” 

 

Still John needed to examine who Jesus was, so John sent his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the one. 

 

Matthew 11:2-3 ESV 

[2]  Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3] and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”  

 

Jesus responds with evidence of what He was doing rather than a direct answer. 

 

Matthew 11:4-6 ESV 

[4] And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: [5] the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. [6] And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” 

 

John would have to examine his understanding of who the messiah was. Jesus was doing something very radical.  Jesus came to bring the Good News and He did great things such as healing people. John and his disciples were probably hoping Jesus would say that He was the Messiah. Yet, Jesus gave evidence to show the signs that He was the Messiah. 

 

The Kingdom of God is revealed through actions and transformations.  However, those actions are not great miracles, political movements or punishing unjust people and systems. The Kingdom of God is about restoration and healing what is broken.  

 

Jesus gives praise to John the Baptist but added something very humbling. 

 

Matthew 11:11 ESV 

[11]  Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.  

 

Jesus then goes onto show the spiritually corrupt generation with a children playing a game. 

 

Matthew 11:16-19 ESV 

[16]  “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, [17]  “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ [18]  For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ [19] The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.” 

 

Here is an attitude problem with people. John the Baptist who was very disciplined, was criticized about his austere life. Whereas with Jesus, who celebrated openly, people criticized His behavior and His company. The people did not have the heart to see God truly. The people put their expectations first and refused to respond.  

 

The real issues was not that God hadn't spoken or hadn’t shown himself; the real issue was the people had chosen not to respond. 

 

If you love God, you will have questions. You might be in a type of prison. Waiting to be released from suffering while praying for change. You might see the signs of the Kingdom of God, but finding excuses not to believe this is the Kingdom of God. 

 

The Gospel is being preached to the poor, the sick are being healed and the disabled made able. Jesus is still working and we need to respond to Jesus. 

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Feb 1, 2026 “I Never Knew You… or Did I?”(Matthew 7:15-23)

I Never Knew You... or Did I 

Matthew 7:15-23 

 

The message that Jesus is giving is addressed to those who believe in Jesus. Jesus isn't criticizing their righteous actions, efforts or diligence but their relationship with Jesus. Jesus is challenging their self-confidence. 

 

Jesus tells His audience that real faith comes from our relationship with Christ. 

 

Matthew 7:15 ESV 

[15]  “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.  

 

False prophets look like sheep not wolves. It is easy to be deceived by those who use faith language but their lives are not aligned with Jesus' ways. In church, we can deceive ourselves by not questioning our actions or intentions.  We could be the wolves in sheep's clothing. 

 

Before we look for others who are False prophets or anti-Christs, we need to look at ourselves. Anyone can imitate the life of faith with actions. However, eventually reality will come up. Faith is not something you can display, but something you live. 

 

Matthew 7:16-17 ESV 

[16] You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? [17] So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.  

 

Jesus does not say that we should evaluate faith, but we need to look at fruit. The fruit is not short term results. Yes, there are good goals and ministries we can do, but Jesus is talking about endurance.  

 

Fruit is the revelation of faith. Worship matters, prayer matters, ministry matters, outreach matters, but they are not the end result. 

 

Matthew 7:21-22 ESV 

[21]  “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 

[22] On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 

 

This passage can be used to judge others but it is asking us to self-examination. It is about are we living for our Lord Jesus and not our actions. We can look at our service, our efforts, our results, but if our relationship was not right with Jesus what good is that. 

 

For a Christian, this is the most terrifying statement you could hear. 

 

Matthew 7:23 ESV 

[23] And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ 

 

Jesus has one standard. Are you having a proper relationship with God. Roles can be delegated, results can be measured, but your relationship with God is between you and God. No one else can fix your relationship with God but you.  

 

It is not the lazy that Jesus is addressing, but the diligent. Jesus is not trying to discourage us from doing good works or from being diligent. He is trying to look at our relationship with Him.  

 

Our hope is not how faithful we have been, but how faithful Jesus has been to us. 

What we long for to hear that Jesus says he knows us and loves us. It is not by effort but by grace we are saved. 

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Jan 25, 2026 “Am I Still Blessed?” (Matthew 5:1–12)

Am I still Blessed 

Matthew 5:1-12 

 

The Beatitudes talks about blessings. There are eight blessings in particular, but the blessed people he mentions seem they are lacking, struggling or suffering.  

 

Jesus doesn't give a message saying that their lives will get better, but he gives a new direction for living. Even the way Jesus calls his disciples to learn with him is humble and different from other leaders. 

 

Matthew 5:1 ESV 

[1] Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 

 

Jesus then goes on to say how to live. He does not say that if you do these things you will be blessed. Instead, He says this is how blessed people are. 

 

Matthew 5:3 ESV 

[3]  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

 

This is not talking about the future. It is talking about now. God's kingdom is for those who come empty handed. They come with complete dependence. 

 

Matthew 5:4 ESV 

[4]  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 

 

The same is true with the second beatitude. When we realize the gap between us and God is do severe. When we see what sinners we are and how much we have rebelled against God. However, God will comfort those who come to this realization.  

 

Matthew 5:5 ESV 

[5]  “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 

 

Those who wait on God to right the wrongs and do not seek vengeance will be blessed. 

 

Matthew 5:6 ESV 

[6]  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 

 

People who crave a right relationship with God are hungry for God and what is good. Following God will give a blessed life. 

 

 The first part of the beatitudes that deal with our self but then we move into the second part which deals with our relationship with others. 

 

Matthew 5:7 ESV 

[7]  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 

 

Mercy costs something. It might cost you time, comfort or some resource, and this is why we are reluctant to give mercy. Yet, we know Jesus has been merciful to us, and this alone should make us merciful to others. Those who show mercy are already living in God's mercy and this is a blessing.  

 

A sinless life is a direction towards God that is not divided. A divided heart is always suspicious. Is this God's will? The one whose direction is straight to God can be faithful. 

 

Matthew 5:9 ESV 

[9]  “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 

 

To be a peacemaker does not mean to avoid confrontation. Sometimes we need to confront people and make people uncomfortable in order to reconcile them to God. This is choosing obedience over comfort. 

 

What is the outcome of this path? 

 

 

Matthew 5:10 ESV 

[10]  “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

 

If you love God and are serious about living for God, you will be hated by the world. Jesus also tells us to be happy when we are persecuted because we are on the right path. Our life has meaning now and pleasing to God. 

 

We do not need to seek pain or suffering, but we do need to live for God. We start poor in spirit and move towards living for God. It will be difficult but worth the effort. 

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