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　↓Audio link to the sermon:(2nd worship recording) (If you can’t listen on your iPhone, please update your iOS) Today’s message is from James 1:22,「Do what it (the word) says.」‭‬‬ From last week, we have started learning from the letter of James. Last time, I spoke from James 1:12, 「Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial…」I talked about enduring hardship, seeking God’s wisdom, and recognizing the difference between trials and temptations. I believe that our faith reflects on our lives naturally, and I sincerely hope to have faith that comes with action, not just by our words. This time, I would like to talk about paying attention to our words,

　↓Audio link to the sermon:(1nd worship recording) (If you can’t listen on your iPhone, please update your iOS) This passage is the climax of what I would suggest is the most important chapter in the entire book of Acts and surely one of the most important chapters in the whole bible. Peter was one of the twelve disciples and was more or less the leader among those twelve. Jesus even anointed him as the rock upon which he would build the church. Roman Catholic tradition holds that Peter was the first pope. Of course Peter was not without his faults and weaknesses. Many times in the gospel accounts we see

　↓Audio link to the sermon:(2nd worship recording Japanese only) Today’s message is from James 1:12,「Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial…」We have been learning from the book of Hebrews for a while, and from this week, we will be learning from the book of James. This James is believed to be a brother of Jesus. The name of Jesus’ brother James appears several times in the Bible. Acts 15: 12-21 talks about the Council of Jerusalem, and in which James is mentioned, who became the leader of the church in Jerusalem. Although he grew up as a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55), he apparently did not believe Jesus as

↓Audio link to the sermon:(2nd worship recording) Today’s message is the second message from Hebrews 13:8,「Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.」It is such an encouragement that we know this Jesus who is the same yesterday and today and forever. I’d like to focus on this passage and also verses 20-21, the word of benediction. We’ll also learn about Jesus as the high priest and the work of redemption that Jesus has accomplished. I hope you all will discover this truth today that Jesus has accomplished the work of God transcending centuries and let us give thanks to Him together. Now, please read Hebrews 13:8 and verses

↓Audio link to the sermon:(1st worship recording) Today’s main verse is Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” What an encouraging promise it is that Jesus never changes. I hope our faith in Jesus will be strengthened today by studying about the work and character of Jesus from the epistle to the Hebrews. Please read Hebrews 13:7-17. The author of Hebrews introduced the work of Jesus in Hebrews 1:2-3 by saying, “God appointed Jesus an heir of all things, and through him he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his

↓Audio link to the sermon:(1st worship recording) Today is the second Sunday of the Easter season. Easter season; a time when we recall and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it isn’t just so we can be filled with thanks and express that thanks to God. It’s a time when the church makes its boldest proclamation of all: Jesus is risen; he is risen indeed! This is our message to the world and to those who walk in darkness. For those who feel like life isn’t worth living anymore, we proclaim the true life in Christ that has defeated the power of death. For those who can’t see any

↓Audio link to the sermon:(1st worship recording) 　Happy Easter. We have an Easter worship service today. It is the day to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s share the joy of Easter. As we do that, let us briefly review the events that took place in Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection. Matthew 27:33-34 say, “They came to a place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.” The soldiers offered the wine mixed with gall to ease Jesus’ pain. We recognize that Jesus tried to take all the pain