RCCM of Japan

↓Audio link to the sermon: 　Today’s message title is from Hebrews 6:12, “through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” Even if God’s promises do not change, we are easily lose our focus depending on the situation. The recipients of this book was also facing the risk of losing their faith from the fear of the persecution that took place in the Roman Empire. However, in the middle of this, God’s promise remains the same. God doesn’t abandon those who have been saved. God prepares a way for us to escape from difficulties. I want to encourage you to read 1 Corinthians 10:13. It says, “But when you are

↓Audio link to the sermon: Intro Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ. It has been almost a year now since the pandemic struck. This pandemic has taken a toll not only economically but also on mental health. More people have reported feeling lonely, depressed, and suicidal. The pandemic has shown that when isolated and disconnected from others, we suffer. Connection with others is crucial for our health. In the Bible, this idea of connection is best captured in the word “fellowship”. This theme of fellowship is a huge topic, I would like to spend two sermons on it. Today, I would like to focus on fellowship as “relationship”. The

　↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message title is from Hebrews 6:1, 「Let us be taken forward to maturity」The author of the Book of Hebrews begins to elaborate on Jesus’ work as high priest in Chapter 5. It also says that Jesus is more than a descendant of Aaron, a priest equal to the rank of Melchizedek. However, no matter how wonderful the content is, the attitude of the listener is very important and must be heard with the right attitude. Because when you listen to the Word of God in the right attitude, the Word has the power to change you. The reverse is also true. If you don’t

↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message title is from Hebrews 5:9, 「he became the source of eternal salvation.」The author of the Book of Hebrews begins to elaborate on Jesus’ work as high priest from chapter 5 to 10:18. First, we’ll learn about the role of a general high priest and that Christ is a priest who is equal to Melchizedek, who is more than a descendant of Aaron. Today, as we learn a work of Jesus as a high priest, we also want to learn that Jesus is praying for us everyday. Now, please read Hebrews 5: 1-10. Last week, we learned that Christ is a high priest who

↓Audio link to the sermon:  Today’s message title is from Hebrews 4:16, 「Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.」Jesus, the high priest, encourages us to approach the throne of grace, since he can sympathize with our weaknesses and he has been through trials just like us. Today, we would like to learn from this passage together. Now, please read Hebrews 4: 14-5: 10.  Here is a summary of what we have learned so far. Jesus is the creator and heir of all things (1: 2). Jesus is the glory of God and the exact representation of his being. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat

　↓Audio link to the sermon: Today’s message title is from Hebrews 4:1, “let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.” It’s important for us to have a fear of the Lord to enter into God’s rest. We are challenged to listen to God’s Word with a fear of the Lord, and to listen to God’s Word as a gospel. Now, please read Hebrews Chapter 4.  Hebrews 4: 1 says, “Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.” First, let us consider the rest of

　↓Audio link to the sermon: Intro A few weeks ago, a friend asked me, “How is your praise life?” “Hmm? Do you mean my prayer life?” I asked. “No, not your prayer life, but your praise life.” He went on to define what a praise life is. It means making time to focus on God by praising him for his character and things he has done. When I heard that, I realized that over these several months since COVID started, I really haven’t praised God much. Yes, I have poured out to him my worries but haven’t really taken the time to be grateful to God. It’s hard to remember