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Curtis Lee curtis.lee@livinghopecc.org Blessing in the Pushback https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-31/blessing-in-the-pushback https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-31/388/blessing-in-the-pushback Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0700 The Hard Christian Life https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/the-hard-christian-life How can believers proactively live out the hard Christian life? Listen to "The Hard Christian Life" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 13:1-25. How can believers proactively live out the hard Christian life? Listen to "The Hard Christian Life" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 13:1-25. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/206/the-hard-christian-life Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Endurance Race https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/the-endurance-race What are the instructions to the endurance runner? Listen to "The Endurance Race" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 12:1-29. What are the instructions to the endurance runner? Listen to "The Endurance Race" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 12:1-29. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/205/the-endurance-race Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Lightsaber of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/the-lightsaber-of-god What is the enemy's weapon of choice? Listen to "The Lightsaber of God" as Pastor Cory Ishida preaches from Genesis 3:1-6 What is the enemy's weapon of choice? Listen to "The Lightsaber of God" as Pastor Cory Ishida preaches from Genesis 3:1-6 https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/204/the-lightsaber-of-god Sun, 6 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 From Doubt to Faith https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/from-doubt-to-faith How can we trust in what is unseen? Listen to "From Doubt to Faith" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Hebrews 11:1-40. How can we trust in what is unseen? Listen to "From Doubt to Faith" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Hebrews 11:1-40. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/203/from-doubt-to-faith Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Heart of the Matter https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/the-heart-of-the-matter How does discipline driven by the flesh impact our hearts? Listen to "The Heart of the Matter" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from selected texts.. How does discipline driven by the flesh impact our hearts? Listen to "The Heart of the Matter" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from selected texts.. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2022-01-02/199/the-heart-of-the-matter Sun, 2 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Discouragement and Depression of Elijah https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/the-discouragement-and-depression-of-elijah How does God meet Elijah's spiritual need? Listen to "The Discouragement and Depression of Elijah" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from 1 Kings 19. How does God meet Elijah's spiritual need? Listen to "The Discouragement and Depression of Elijah" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from 1 Kings 19. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/196/the-discouragement-and-depression-of-elijah Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Leah's Tears https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/leahs-tears How does God work through the story of Leah and Rachel? Listen to "Leah's Tears" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Genesis 29:14-25. How does God work through the story of Leah and Rachel? Listen to "Leah's Tears" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Genesis 29:14-25. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/195/leahs-tears Sun, 5 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 I Will Remember Their Sins No More https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/i-will-remember-their-sins-no-more How is the new covenant transformational rather than transactional? Listen to "I Will Remember Their Sins No More" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Hebrews 8:1-13.. How is the new covenant transformational rather than transactional? Listen to "I Will Remember Their Sins No More" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Hebrews 8:1-13.. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/194/i-will-remember-their-sins-no-more Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Forever Lost or Forever Saved https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/forever-lost-or-forever-saved What is clear and unclear about salvation? Listen to "Forever Lost or Forever Saved" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 5:11-6:12. What is clear and unclear about salvation? Listen to "Forever Lost or Forever Saved" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 5:11-6:12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/192/forever-lost-or-forever-saved Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0800 In Time of Need https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/in-time-of-need How does the sympathy of Christ impact how we view Christ? Listen to "In Time of Need" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 4:14-5:10. How does the sympathy of Christ impact how we view Christ? Listen to "In Time of Need" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 4:14-5:10. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/191/in-time-of-need Sun, 7 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Rest https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/rest What are Jesus' warnings and instructions for the heart? Listen to "Rest" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 3:7-4:13. What are Jesus' warnings and instructions for the heart? Listen to "Rest" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Hebrews 3:7-4:13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/190/rest Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 In Pursuit of Unfair Relationships https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/in-pursuit-of-unfair-relationships How does Jesus' pursuit of unfair relationships inform us to love others? Listen to "In Pursuit of Unfair Relationships" as Pastor Kim Kira preaches from John 13:1-17. How does Jesus' pursuit of unfair relationships inform us to love others? Listen to "In Pursuit of Unfair Relationships" as Pastor Kim Kira preaches from John 13:1-17. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/189/in-pursuit-of-unfair-relationships Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/fixing-our-eyes-on-jesus How does Jesus' position of power affect our everyday? Listen to "Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Hebrews 1:1-14. How does Jesus' position of power affect our everyday? Listen to "Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Hebrews 1:1-14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/186/fixing-our-eyes-on-jesus Sun, 3 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Broken Work https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/broken-work In what ways can your job be a divine calling? Listen to "Broken Work" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from selected texts. In what ways can your job be a divine calling? Listen to "Broken Work" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from selected texts. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/183/broken-work Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Only Way Out is Through https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/the-only-way-out-is-through How can believers doubt in faith? Listen to "The Only Way Out is Through" as Pastor Jason Min preaches from Luke 24:13-35. How can believers doubt in faith? Listen to "The Only Way Out is Through" as Pastor Jason Min preaches from Luke 24:13-35. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/182/the-only-way-out-is-through Sun, 5 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Passing of Moses https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/the-passing-of-moses How are we God's prized possession? Listen to "The Passing of Moses" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Deuteronomy 34. How are we God's prized possession? Listen to "The Passing of Moses" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Deuteronomy 34. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/181/the-passing-of-moses Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Passing the Mantle of Leadership https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/passing-the-mantle-of-leadership Where can we find our greatest treasure in life? Listen to "Passing the Mantle of Leadership" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Deuteronomy 31. Where can we find our greatest treasure in life? Listen to "Passing the Mantle of Leadership" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Deuteronomy 31. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/180/passing-the-mantle-of-leadership Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Free in Christ https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/free-in-christ What is true freedom in Christ? Listen to "Free in Christ" as Pastor Will Chang preaches from Galatians 5:1-12. What is true freedom in Christ? Listen to "Free in Christ" as Pastor Will Chang preaches from Galatians 5:1-12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/179/free-in-christ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Chosen to Choose https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/chosen-to-choose How can believers make the choice to love God for life and good? Listen to "Chosen to Choose" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Deuteronomy 30:11-20. How can believers make the choice to love God for life and good? Listen to "Chosen to Choose" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Deuteronomy 30:11-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/178/chosen-to-choose Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 It is to Him You Shall Listen https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/it-is-to-him-you-shall-listen What can God-centered posture towards Christ offer? Listen to "It is to Him You Shall Listen" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Deuteronomy 8:15-22. What can God-centered posture towards Christ offer? Listen to "It is to Him You Shall Listen" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Deuteronomy 8:15-22. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/177/it-is-to-him-you-shall-listen Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Lord Your God Has Chosen You https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/the-lord-your-god-has-chosen-you How can we define 'holiness' according to Scripture? Listen to "The Lord Your God Has Chosen You" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Deuteronomy 7:1-11. How can we define 'holiness' according to Scripture? Listen to "The Lord Your God Has Chosen You" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Deuteronomy 7:1-11. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/174/the-lord-your-god-has-chosen-you Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 You and Your Son and Your Son's Son https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/you-and-your-son-and-your-sons-son How can we understand "The One Great Truth" and its importance? Listen to "You and Your Son and Your Son's Son" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. How can we understand "The One Great Truth" and its importance? Listen to "You and Your Son and Your Son's Son" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/173/you-and-your-son-and-your-sons-son Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Don't Be Afraid To Play The Eternal Game https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/dont-be-afraid-to-play-the-eternal-game How is Christian suffering different from other sufferings we endure? Listen to "Don't Be Afraid To Play The Eternal Game" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from 1 Peter 4:12-19. How is Christian suffering different from other sufferings we endure? Listen to "Don't Be Afraid To Play The Eternal Game" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from 1 Peter 4:12-19. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/169/dont-be-afraid-to-play-the-eternal-game Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Righteous for the Unrighteous https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-23/righteous-for-the-unrighteous How can Christians respond to hurt with blessing? Listen to "Righteous for the Unrighteous" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 3:8-22. How can Christians respond to hurt with blessing? Listen to "Righteous for the Unrighteous" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 3:8-22. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-23/167/righteous-for-the-unrighteous Sun, 23 May 2021 11:30:00 -0700 For Christ's Sake, Wives and Husbands... https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/for-christs-sake-wives-and-husbands What is the role of husbands and wives according to Scripture? Listen to "For Christ's Sake, Husbands and Wives..." as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from 1 Peter 3:1-7. What is the role of husbands and wives according to Scripture? Listen to "For Christ's Sake, Husbands and Wives..." as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from 1 Peter 3:1-7. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-16/166/for-christs-sake-wives-and-husbands Sun, 16 May 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Because Christ Also Suffered For You https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/because-christ-also-suffered-for-you How can we live in light of Christ's suffering and his teachings on enemy love? Listen to "Because Christ Also Suffered For You" as Pastor James Lee preaches from 1 Peter 2:1-12 How can we live in light of Christ's suffering and his teachings on enemy love? Listen to "Because Christ Also Suffered For You" as Pastor James Lee preaches from 1 Peter 2:1-12 https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-09/165/because-christ-also-suffered-for-you Sun, 9 May 2021 11:30:00 -0700 But You Are https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/but-you-are How can we be reminded of our identity as Christians? Listen to "But You Are" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 2:1-12. How can we be reminded of our identity as Christians? Listen to "But You Are" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 2:1-12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/164/but-you-are Sun, 2 May 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Rebuilding Our Shaken Foundations https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/rebuilding-our-shaken-foundations How can we understand God's holy and glorious character? Listen to "Rebuilding our Shaken Foundations" as Scott Sauls preaches from Isaiah 6:1-8. How can we understand God's holy and glorious character? Listen to "Rebuilding our Shaken Foundations" as Scott Sauls preaches from Isaiah 6:1-8. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/163/rebuilding-our-shaken-foundations Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Living as Exiles https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/living-as-exiles How can we live out God's commandments to live as Exiles? Listen to "Living as Exiles" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 1:13-21. How can we live out God's commandments to live as Exiles? Listen to "Living as Exiles" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 1:13-21. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/162/living-as-exiles Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Elect Exiles https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/the-elect-exiles How does our identity in Christ bring us blessings? Listen to "The Elect Exiles" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 1:1-12. How does our identity in Christ bring us blessings? Listen to "The Elect Exiles" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from 1 Peter 1:1-12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/161/the-elect-exiles Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Easter Tension https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-04/the-easter-tension How can we make sense of the tension of Jesus' resurrection? Listen to "The Easter Tension" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 16:1-8. How can we make sense of the tension of Jesus' resurrection? Listen to "The Easter Tension" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 16:1-8. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-04/160/the-easter-tension Sun, 4 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Anointed Beforehand for Burial https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-28/anointed-beforehand-for-burial What does the triumphal entry tell us about the mission of Jesus? Listen to "Anointed Beforehand for Burial" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Mark 14:1-11. What does the triumphal entry tell us about the mission of Jesus? Listen to "Anointed Beforehand for Burial" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Mark 14:1-11. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-28/159/anointed-beforehand-for-burial Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Be On Guard https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-21/be-on-guard How can you live a life of being on guard? Listen to "Be On Guard" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 13:1-37. How can you live a life of being on guard? Listen to "Be On Guard" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 13:1-37. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-21/158/be-on-guard Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0700 The Scholars and the Widow https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-14/the-scholars-and-the-widow Do we identify with the hypocrisy of the religious or humility of the widow? Listen to "The Scholars and the Widow" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 12:35-42. Do we identify with the hypocrisy of the religious or humility of the widow? Listen to "The Scholars and the Widow" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 12:35-42. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-14/157/the-scholars-and-the-widow Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0800 The Great Commandment https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-07/the-great-commandment How can we obey the Great Commandment? Listen to "The Great Commandment" as Dr. Erik Thoennes preaches from Mark 12:28-34. How can we obey the Great Commandment? Listen to "The Great Commandment" as Dr. Erik Thoennes preaches from Mark 12:28-34. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-07/156/the-great-commandment Sun, 7 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Debating Jesus https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/debating-jesus How does Jesus answer the religious elites? Listen to "Debating Jesus" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 12:13-27. How does Jesus answer the religious elites? Listen to "Debating Jesus" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 12:13-27. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/155/debating-jesus Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0800 By What Authority https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-21/by-what-authority How can we understand the authority of Jesus? Listen to "By What Authority" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 11:27-12:12. How can we understand the authority of Jesus? Listen to "By What Authority" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 11:27-12:12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-21/154/by-what-authority Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0800 A Confrontation at the Temple https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-14/a-confrontation-at-the-temple How can we understand the purpose of the temple? Listen to "A Confrontation at the Temple" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 11:1-26. How can we understand the purpose of the temple? Listen to "A Confrontation at the Temple" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 11:1-26. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-14/153/a-confrontation-at-the-temple Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0800 For This Reason I Bow My Knees Before the Father https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/for-this-reason-i-bow-my-knees-before-the-father How can we live out the unity assumed in Christ? Listen to "For This Reason I Bow My Knees Before the Father" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Ephesians 3:14-21. How can we live out the unity assumed in Christ? Listen to "For This Reason I Bow My Knees Before the Father" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Ephesians 3:14-21. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/152/for-this-reason-i-bow-my-knees-before-the-father Sun, 7 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0800 The Greatness of Being a Servant https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/the-greatness-of-being-a-servant How can we learn the way of Christ? Listen to "The Greatness of Being a Servant" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 10:32-52. How can we learn the way of Christ? Listen to "The Greatness of Being a Servant" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 10:32-52. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/151/the-greatness-of-being-a-servant Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Communities that Change the World https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-24/communities-that-change-the-world How can we transform the lives of others for Christ? Listen to "Communities that Change the World" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Matthew 5:13-16. How can we transform the lives of others for Christ? Listen to "Communities that Change the World" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Matthew 5:13-16. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-24/150/communities-that-change-the-world Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 With God, It is Possible https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/with-god-it-is-possible How does God make things possible? Listen to "With God, It is Possible" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Mark 10:17-31. How does God make things possible? Listen to "With God, It is Possible" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Mark 10:17-31. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/149/with-god-it-is-possible Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Better https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/better Why is two better than one? Listen to "Better" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. Why is two better than one? Listen to "Better" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/148/better Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Jesus Loves The Little Children https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-03/jesus-loves-the-little-children How does Jesus love the children? Listen to "Jesus Loves The Little Children" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 10:13-16. How does Jesus love the children? Listen to "Jesus Loves The Little Children" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 10:13-16. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-03/147/jesus-loves-the-little-children Sun, 3 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Hope Incarnate https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-27/hope-incarnate How does Jesus bring us hope in the midst of dark times? Listen to "Hope Incarnate" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Isaiah 9:1-7. How does Jesus bring us hope in the midst of dark times? Listen to "Hope Incarnate" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Isaiah 9:1-7. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-27/146/hope-incarnate Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Son of Man, Can These Bones Live? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-20/son-of-man-can-these-bones-live How does the Son of Man bring us a thrill of hope? Listen to "Son of Man, Can These Bones Live?" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Ezekiel 37:1-14. How does the Son of Man bring us a thrill of hope? Listen to "Son of Man, Can These Bones Live?" as Pastor James Lee preaches from Ezekiel 37:1-14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-20/145/son-of-man-can-these-bones-live Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Word Became Flesh https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/the-word-became-flesh What does the story of Christmas mean? Listen to "The Word Became Flesh" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from John 1:1-14. What does the story of Christmas mean? Listen to "The Word Became Flesh" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from John 1:1-14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/143/the-word-became-flesh Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Silence of Christmas https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/the-silence-of-christmas Does God being silent mean that He is absent? Listen to "The Silence of Christmas" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Matthew 1:18-2:25. Does God being silent mean that He is absent? Listen to "The Silence of Christmas" as Pastor Ben Tabbal preaches from Matthew 1:18-2:25. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/142/the-silence-of-christmas Sun, 6 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Does Relevance Matter? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-29/does-relevance-matter Should Christians strive to be relevant? Listen to "Does Relevance Matter?" by Chris Li as he preaches from 1 Corinthians 10:31-33; 9:19-23. Should Christians strive to be relevant? Listen to "Does Relevance Matter?" by Chris Li as he preaches from 1 Corinthians 10:31-33; 9:19-23. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-29/141/does-relevance-matter Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Who Are We? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/who-are-we Who does God call us to be? Listen to "Who Are We?" by Pastor Bobby Scott as he preaches from 1 Peter 2:9-10. Who does God call us to be? Listen to "Who Are We?" by Pastor Bobby Scott as he preaches from 1 Peter 2:9-10. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/140/who-are-we Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Bible's Answer to A Global Pandemic https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-15/the-bibles-answer-to-a-global-pandemic What does the Bible have to say about Covid-19? Listen to "The Bible's Answer to A Global Pandemic" by Pastor Steve Chang. What does the Bible have to say about Covid-19? Listen to "The Bible's Answer to A Global Pandemic" by Pastor Steve Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-15/139/the-bibles-answer-to-a-global-pandemic Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Yet I Will Leave Seven Thousand In Israel https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/yet-i-will-leave-seven-thousand-in-israel How can we deal with depression and issues of mental health? Listen to "Yet I Will Leave Seven Thousand in Israel" as Pastor James Lee preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-18. How can we deal with depression and issues of mental health? Listen to "Yet I Will Leave Seven Thousand in Israel" as Pastor James Lee preaches from 1 Kings 19:1-18. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/138/yet-i-will-leave-seven-thousand-in-israel Sun, 8 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Politics of Jesus https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-01/the-politics-of-jesus What are we to make of the political landscape? How should we vote as Christians? Listen to "The Politics of Jesus" as Pastor Scott Sauls preaches from Matthew 22:15-22. What are we to make of the political landscape? How should we vote as Christians? Listen to "The Politics of Jesus" as Pastor Scott Sauls preaches from Matthew 22:15-22. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-01/137/the-politics-of-jesus Sun, 1 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Life Worthy as a Masterpiece of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-25/life-worthy-as-a-masterpiece-of-god What does the Master make us for? Listen to "Life Worthy as a Masterpiece of God" by Pastor Yong Moon as he preaches from Ephesians 2:10; plus a testimony by Amor Chung. What does the Master make us for? Listen to "Life Worthy as a Masterpiece of God" by Pastor Yong Moon as he preaches from Ephesians 2:10; plus a testimony by Amor Chung. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-25/136/life-worthy-as-a-masterpiece-of-god Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Road to Paradox https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/the-road-to-paradox Jesus seems to be a paradox & teaches his disciples to live as such. Listen to "The Road to Paradox" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 9:30-50. Jesus seems to be a paradox & teaches his disciples to live as such. Listen to "The Road to Paradox" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 9:30-50. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/135/the-road-to-paradox Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Believing through Unbelief https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/believing-through-unbelief Do you believe that Jesus is powerful and good? Listen to "Believing through Unbelief" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 9:14-29. Do you believe that Jesus is powerful and good? Listen to "Believing through Unbelief" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 9:14-29. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/134/believing-through-unbelief Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Three Transformations of Jesus Christ https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/the-three-transformations-of-jesus-christ What is more important than knowing the name of Jesus is the person of Jesus. Listen to "The Three Transformations of Jesus Christ" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 9:1-13. What is more important than knowing the name of Jesus is the person of Jesus. Listen to "The Three Transformations of Jesus Christ" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 9:1-13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/133/the-three-transformations-of-jesus-christ Sun, 4 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Take Up His Cross and Follow Me https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/take-up-his-cross-and-follow-me What does it mean to follow Jesus? Listen to "Take Up His Cross and Follow Me" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 8:22-38. What does it mean to follow Jesus? Listen to "Take Up His Cross and Follow Me" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 8:22-38. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/132/take-up-his-cross-and-follow-me Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/clean-hands-dirty-hearts What can make us clean? Listen to "Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 7:1-23. What can make us clean? Listen to "Clean Hands, Dirty Hearts" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 7:1-23. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/131/clean-hands-dirty-hearts Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Unexpected Jesus https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/the-unexpected-jesus Who does Jesus say He is? Listen to "The Unexpected Jesus" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 6:45-52. Who does Jesus say He is? Listen to "The Unexpected Jesus" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 6:45-52. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/130/the-unexpected-jesus Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus: The Bread of Life https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/jesus:-the-bread-of-life How come every gospel has the story of Jesus feeding the 5000? Listen to "Jesus: The Bread of Life" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from Mark 6:30-44. How come every gospel has the story of Jesus feeding the 5000? Listen to "Jesus: The Bread of Life" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from Mark 6:30-44. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/129/jesus:-the-bread-of-life Sun, 6 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Fatal Flaws that Destroy Powerful Men https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/fatal-flaws-that-destroy-powerful-men How do people usually fall? Listen to "Fatal Flaws that Destroy Powerful Men" from Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 6:14-29. How do people usually fall? Listen to "Fatal Flaws that Destroy Powerful Men" from Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 6:14-29. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/128/fatal-flaws-that-destroy-powerful-men Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Facing Rejection https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/facing-rejection Rejection is one of the worst things we can face. Listen to "Facing Rejection" by Pastor Ben Tabbal as he preaches from Mark 6:1-13. Rejection is one of the worst things we can face. Listen to "Facing Rejection" by Pastor Ben Tabbal as he preaches from Mark 6:1-13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/127/facing-rejection Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Waiting for Jesus https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/waiting-for-jesus Why does God want us to wait? Listen to "Wait for Jesus" as Chris Li preaches from Mark 5:21-43 Why does God want us to wait? Listen to "Wait for Jesus" as Chris Li preaches from Mark 5:21-43 https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/126/waiting-for-jesus Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Battles Within & Without https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-09/the-battles-within-without Where is the battle waged today? Listen to "The Battles Within & Without" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 5:1-20. Where is the battle waged today? Listen to "The Battles Within & Without" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 5:1-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-09/125/the-battles-within-without Sun, 9 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Mystery of Marriage https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-02/the-mystery-of-marriage How can we grow in our marriage or save it? Listen to "The Mystery of Marriage" by Pastor Alex Choi as he preaches from Ephesians 5:31-33. How can we grow in our marriage or save it? Listen to "The Mystery of Marriage" by Pastor Alex Choi as he preaches from Ephesians 5:31-33. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-02/124/the-mystery-of-marriage Sun, 2 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0700 When Sown on the Ground https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-26/when-sown-on-the-ground Are you in the right spot? Listen to "When Sown on the Ground" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 4:26-34. Are you in the right spot? Listen to "When Sown on the Ground" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 4:26-34. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-26/123/when-sown-on-the-ground Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Why Some Streams Fail https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-19/why-some-streams-fail What is happening in our hearts during this time? Listen to "Why Some Streams Fail" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 4:1-20. What is happening in our hearts during this time? Listen to "Why Some Streams Fail" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 4:1-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-19/122/why-some-streams-fail Sun, 19 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The One Unforgivable Sin https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/the-one-unforgivable-sin What is the one sin that is not forgiven? Listen to "The One Unforgivable Sin" by Pastor Steve as he preaches from Mark 3:21-35. What is the one sin that is not forgiven? Listen to "The One Unforgivable Sin" by Pastor Steve as he preaches from Mark 3:21-35. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/121/the-one-unforgivable-sin Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Twelve Misfits https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/the-twelve-misfits Why did Jesus choose the 12? Listen to "The Twelve Misfits" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 3:7-21. Why did Jesus choose the 12? Listen to "The Twelve Misfits" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 3:7-21. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/120/the-twelve-misfits Sun, 5 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0700 One Day A Week https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-28/one-day-a-week One word that describes how many of us feel is tired so what do we need? Listen to "One Day A Week" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 2:23-3:6. One word that describes how many of us feel is tired so what do we need? Listen to "One Day A Week" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 2:23-3:6. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-28/119/one-day-a-week Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Dining With the Sick https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-21/dining-with-the-sick Who has Jesus come for? Listen to "Dining With the Sick" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 2:13-22. Who has Jesus come for? Listen to "Dining With the Sick" as Pastor Steve Chang preaches from Mark 2:13-22. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-21/118/dining-with-the-sick Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Rise, Pick Up Your Bed & Go Home https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/rise-pick-up-your-bed-go-home What is our greatest need? What should be our greatest longing? Listen to "Rise, Pick Up Your Bed & Go" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 2:1-13. What is our greatest need? What should be our greatest longing? Listen to "Rise, Pick Up Your Bed & Go" by Pastor James Lee as he preaches from Mark 2:1-13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/117/rise-pick-up-your-bed-go-home Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Healer https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/the-healer How would Jesus respond to cries for social justice? Listen to "The Healer" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 1:21-45. How would Jesus respond to cries for social justice? Listen to "The Healer" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Mark 1:21-45. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/116/the-healer Sun, 7 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0700 God Became Flesh https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/god-became-flesh What hope do we have in this world? Listen to "God Became Flesh" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from John 1. What hope do we have in this world? Listen to "God Became Flesh" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from John 1. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/114/god-became-flesh Sun, 31 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 A Conversation on Race https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/a-conversation-on-race A conversation on Race with Pastor Vaughn Jarrett & Pastor Steve Chang. A conversation on Race with Pastor Vaughn Jarrett & Pastor Steve Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/115/a-conversation-on-race Sun, 31 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The True Story of the Cross https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/the-true-story-of-the-cross Why the cross? Why did Jesus have to die? Listen to Pastor Chris Chi teach on "The True Story of the Cross" from various passages. Why the cross? Why did Jesus have to die? Listen to Pastor Chris Chi teach on "The True Story of the Cross" from various passages. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/113/the-true-story-of-the-cross Sun, 24 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Religion vs. The Gospel https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-17/religion-vs-the-gospel What's the difference between religion & the gospel? Listen to "Religion vs. The Gospel" by Chris Li as he preaches from Ephesians 2:1-10. What's the difference between religion & the gospel? Listen to "Religion vs. The Gospel" by Chris Li as he preaches from Ephesians 2:1-10. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-17/112/religion-vs-the-gospel Sun, 17 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Can We Really Know God & Why We Can't https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/can-we-really-know-god-why-we-cant Can we really know God? Listen to Pastor Ben Tabbal preach on "Can We Really Know God & Why We Can't" from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. Can we really know God? Listen to Pastor Ben Tabbal preach on "Can We Really Know God & Why We Can't" from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/111/can-we-really-know-god-why-we-cant Sun, 10 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Foolishness of God & The Wisdom of Men https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/the-foolishness-of-god-the-wisdom-of-men Does science contradict Christianity? Listen to Pastor Steve Chang preach on "The Foolishness of God & The Wisdom of Men" from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Does science contradict Christianity? Listen to Pastor Steve Chang preach on "The Foolishness of God & The Wisdom of Men" from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/110/the-foolishness-of-god-the-wisdom-of-men Sun, 3 May 2020 11:30:00 -0700 But Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/but-let-justice-roll-down-like-waters How is God just? Why should I join a church when they are responsible for so much injustice? Listen to Pastor James Lee in "But Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters" as he preaches from Amos 5:21-24. How is God just? Why should I join a church when they are responsible for so much injustice? Listen to Pastor James Lee in "But Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters" as he preaches from Amos 5:21-24. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/109/but-let-justice-roll-down-like-waters Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0700 One Way https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/one-way Isn't Christianity a narrow & exclusive religion? Listen to "One Way" by Pastor Steve Chang as he begins our Why We Believe series with various texts. Isn't Christianity a narrow & exclusive religion? Listen to "One Way" by Pastor Steve Chang as he begins our Why We Believe series with various texts. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/108/one-way Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0700 What If https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-12/what-if What if Jesus has risen from the dead? What does that mean for us? Listen to "What If" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches on Easter Sunday from 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. What if Jesus has risen from the dead? What does that mean for us? Listen to "What If" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches on Easter Sunday from 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-12/107/what-if Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0700 The Presence of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-05/the-presence-of-god In the midst of this crisis, perhaps what we need most is God's presence. Listen to "The Presence of God" by Chris Li as he teaches from Psalm 118. In the midst of this crisis, perhaps what we need most is God's presence. Listen to "The Presence of God" by Chris Li as he teaches from Psalm 118. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-05/106/the-presence-of-god Sun, 5 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Bless the Lord https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-29/bless-the-lord How can we worship in the midst of a crisis? Listen to Pastor Steve Chang in "Bless the Lord" as he teaches from Psalm 103. How can we worship in the midst of a crisis? Listen to Pastor Steve Chang in "Bless the Lord" as he teaches from Psalm 103. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-29/105/bless-the-lord Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Where Does My Help Come From? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/where-does-my-help-come-from In these trying times, we are all seeking help, but from who? Listen to "Where Does My Help Come From?" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Psalm 121. In these trying times, we are all seeking help, but from who? Listen to "Where Does My Help Come From?" as Pastor Chris Chi preaches from Psalm 121. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/104/where-does-my-help-come-from Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Still https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-15/still Listen to the first sermon in our new mini series, "Finding Peace: A Season in the Psalms" during this challenging time. Pastor Steve S. Chang launched our series from Psalm 46 "Still." Listen to the first sermon in our new mini series, "Finding Peace: A Season in the Psalms" during this challenging time. Pastor Steve S. Chang launched our series from Psalm 46 "Still." https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-15/103/still Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus & The Jealous Priests https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/jesus-the-jealous-priests Who killed Jesus and why? Who drove the agenda to arrest, try and execute Jesus? There is a clear answer to this according to Mark. The answer to this may also reveal something about idols in our own hearts. Take a listen to "Jesus & the Jealous Priests" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from selected passages from Mark 14 & 15. Who killed Jesus and why? Who drove the agenda to arrest, try and execute Jesus? There is a clear answer to this according to Mark. The answer to this may also reveal something about idols in our own hearts. Take a listen to "Jesus & the Jealous Priests" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from selected passages from Mark 14 & 15. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/102/jesus-the-jealous-priests Sun, 8 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Jesus & The Failed Follower https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-01/jesus-the-failed-follower Could it be that our painful failures actually prepare our hearts more than our highest victories to receive gospel calling? Listen to the narrative of how the best of the disciple, Peter, fell into failure to be poor in spirit. "Jesus & the Failed Follower" (Mark 14:26-72) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Could it be that our painful failures actually prepare our hearts more than our highest victories to receive gospel calling? Listen to the narrative of how the best of the disciple, Peter, fell into failure to be poor in spirit. "Jesus & the Failed Follower" (Mark 14:26-72) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-01/101/jesus-the-failed-follower Sun, 1 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Jesus & The Betraying Disciple https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-23/jesus-the-betraying-disciple Judas was "One of the Twelve!" He was up close and personal with Jesus, heard Jesus public, tutored by Jesus privately, and did miracles in Jesus name. What made Judas betray Jesus ultimately? Listen to "Jesus and the Betraying Disciple" by Pastor Ben Tabbal from Mark 14:10-21, 43-50. Judas was "One of the Twelve!" He was up close and personal with Jesus, heard Jesus public, tutored by Jesus privately, and did miracles in Jesus name. What made Judas betray Jesus ultimately? Listen to "Jesus and the Betraying Disciple" by Pastor Ben Tabbal from Mark 14:10-21, 43-50. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-23/100/jesus-the-betraying-disciple Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Jesus & The Lone Worshipper https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/jesus-the-lone-worshipper The disciples were indignant at seeing the extravagant gift of Mary, and they would have been justified if Jesus was a mere man. But we don't worship a famous man, but we worship the Son of God. Take a listen to "The Lone Worshipper" from Mark 14:3-9 by Pastor Steve S. Chang. The disciples were indignant at seeing the extravagant gift of Mary, and they would have been justified if Jesus was a mere man. But we don't worship a famous man, but we worship the Son of God. Take a listen to "The Lone Worshipper" from Mark 14:3-9 by Pastor Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/99/jesus-the-lone-worshipper Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Beginning of the Gospel https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-09/the-beginning-of-the-gospel Who is Jesus? This is one of the most important questions we can consider. Listen to "The Beginning of the Gospel" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Mark 1:1-20. Who is Jesus? This is one of the most important questions we can consider. Listen to "The Beginning of the Gospel" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Mark 1:1-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-09/98/the-beginning-of-the-gospel Sun, 9 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Mercy of the Lord https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/the-mercy-of-the-lord What is God's mercy? Jonah is a story of God's mercy towards all people - and ultimately points us to receive mercy from Jesus. Listen to "The Mercy of the Lord" by Chris Li as he preaches form Jonah 4:1-11. What is God's mercy? Jonah is a story of God's mercy towards all people - and ultimately points us to receive mercy from Jesus. Listen to "The Mercy of the Lord" by Chris Li as he preaches form Jonah 4:1-11. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/97/the-mercy-of-the-lord Sun, 2 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Reluctant Obedience https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/reluctant-obedience "Why does God give success to the unwilling?... The good news is ithat God uses imperfect obedience." Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "Reluctant Obedience" from Jonah 3:1-10. "Why does God give success to the unwilling?... The good news is ithat God uses imperfect obedience." Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "Reluctant Obedience" from Jonah 3:1-10. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/96/reluctant-obedience Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Praying in the Dark https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-19/praying-in-the-dark Some of the best prayers in the Bible are not eloquent, long, or from a position of holiness. Some of the most authentics are prayers of desperation. Listen to "Praying in the Dark" from Jonah 1:17-2:10 by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Some of the best prayers in the Bible are not eloquent, long, or from a position of holiness. Some of the most authentics are prayers of desperation. Listen to "Praying in the Dark" from Jonah 1:17-2:10 by Pastor Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-19/95/praying-in-the-dark Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0800 The Unwanted Call https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/the-unwanted-call Jonah was called to go to a place where he did not want to go, to do what he did not want to do, for a people he did not want to be with. In so many ways, he is a prophet all of us can relate to. Take a listen to "The Unwanted Call" (Jonah 1:1-16) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Jonah was called to go to a place where he did not want to go, to do what he did not want to do, for a people he did not want to be with. In so many ways, he is a prophet all of us can relate to. Take a listen to "The Unwanted Call" (Jonah 1:1-16) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/94/the-unwanted-call Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Making Ministry More Manageable https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-05/making-ministry-more-manageable How can someone stay in leadership or ministry for the long haul? Listen to "Making Ministry More Manageable" by Pastor Cory Ishida as he preaches from various passages. How can someone stay in leadership or ministry for the long haul? Listen to "Making Ministry More Manageable" by Pastor Cory Ishida as he preaches from various passages. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-05/93/making-ministry-more-manageable Sun, 5 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0800 Heroes of the Faith https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-29/heroes-of-the-faith How are some Christians able to do the ordinary acts of service week after week, month after month, year after year? Take a listen to "The Heroes of the Faith" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from Romans 16:1-27. How are some Christians able to do the ordinary acts of service week after week, month after month, year after year? Take a listen to "The Heroes of the Faith" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from Romans 16:1-27. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-29/92/heroes-of-the-faith Sun, 29 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0800 The Cradle and the Cross https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/the-cradle-and-the-cross O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Take a listen to "The Cradle and the Cross" as Pastor Steve S. Chang preaches from Matthew 1:20-21 for Christmas Sunday. O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Take a listen to "The Cradle and the Cross" as Pastor Steve S. Chang preaches from Matthew 1:20-21 for Christmas Sunday. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/91/the-cradle-and-the-cross Sun, 22 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0800 An Invitation to Struggle https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/an-invitation-to-struggle There is God-sized work that God wants us to do but the only way we can accomplish it is together. Listen to "An Invitation to Struggle" by Pastor Steve Chang preach from Romans 15:14-33. There is God-sized work that God wants us to do but the only way we can accomplish it is together. Listen to "An Invitation to Struggle" by Pastor Steve Chang preach from Romans 15:14-33. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/90/an-invitation-to-struggle Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0800 The Burden of the Strong https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-08/the-burden-of-the-strong For those who are spiritually strong, there is a burden that must be carried. Listen to "The Burden of the Strong" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Romans 15:1-13. For those who are spiritually strong, there is a burden that must be carried. Listen to "The Burden of the Strong" by Pastor Steve Chang as he preaches from Romans 15:1-13. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-08/89/the-burden-of-the-strong Sun, 8 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Living Under the Same Rules... Roof... Lord https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-01/living-under-the-same-rules-roof-lord How should both weak and strong Christians interact with one another? Listen to "Living Under the Same Rules... Roof... Lord" by Dr. David Talley as he preaches from Romans 14. How should both weak and strong Christians interact with one another? Listen to "Living Under the Same Rules... Roof... Lord" by Dr. David Talley as he preaches from Romans 14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-01/88/living-under-the-same-rules-roof-lord Sun, 1 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Church to Our Neighbors https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/church-to-our-neighbors We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves but what does that mean? Listen to "Church to Our Neighbors" by Pastor Ben Tabbal as he preaches from Romans 13:8-14. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves but what does that mean? Listen to "Church to Our Neighbors" by Pastor Ben Tabbal as he preaches from Romans 13:8-14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/87/church-to-our-neighbors Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0800 The Power of Submission for the People of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/the-power-of-submission-for-the-people-of-god Submission is call that Jesus gives. Submission is human, it is powerful and God is restoring us through submission. Listen to Dr. Mark Saucy as he shares on "The Power of Submission for the People of God" from Romans 13:1-7. Submission is call that Jesus gives. Submission is human, it is powerful and God is restoring us through submission. Listen to Dr. Mark Saucy as he shares on "The Power of Submission for the People of God" from Romans 13:1-7. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/86/the-power-of-submission-for-the-people-of-god Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Love for Others https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/love-for-others Our love for others must be based on Christ's love for us. Listen to "Love for Others" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from Romans 12:9-21. Our love for others must be based on Christ's love for us. Listen to "Love for Others" by Pastor Chris Chi as he preaches from Romans 12:9-21. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/85/love-for-others Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Gifted for Others https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-03/gifted-for-others How do we change? How do we grow spiritually? Grace humbles us to serve one another in community. Listen to "Gifted for Others" by Chris Li as he speaks from Romans 12:3-8. How do we change? How do we grow spiritually? Grace humbles us to serve one another in community. Listen to "Gifted for Others" by Chris Li as he speaks from Romans 12:3-8. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-03/84/gifted-for-others Sun, 3 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus Loves the Church https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-27/jesus-loves-the-church Why go to church? As Jesus calls us to Him, He also calls us to commit to the church that He established and builds. Listen to Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality LA share from Matthew 16:13-20. Why go to church? As Jesus calls us to Him, He also calls us to commit to the church that He established and builds. Listen to Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality LA share from Matthew 16:13-20. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-27/83/jesus-loves-the-church Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Therefore https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-20/therefore One of the most well-known passages in Romans begins with "therefore." In light of the mercy and grace of God, how are we called to live out the gospel? Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang teach from Romans 12:1-2. One of the most well-known passages in Romans begins with "therefore." In light of the mercy and grace of God, how are we called to live out the gospel? Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang teach from Romans 12:1-2. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-20/82/therefore Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Redeeming Culture https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/redeeming-culture God has given us a cultural mandate to glorify God and bless others. But how do we practically apply the gospel when it comes to media? Hear from Chris Li as he speaks on "Redeeming Media" from Genesis 1:28 and 12:1-3. God has given us a cultural mandate to glorify God and bless others. But how do we practically apply the gospel when it comes to media? Hear from Chris Li as he speaks on "Redeeming Media" from Genesis 1:28 and 12:1-3. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/81/redeeming-culture Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Wearing the Crown of Glory https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-06/wearing-the-crown-of-glory As our bodies decay, we are also being renewed. Take a listen to Pastor Cory Ishida as he teaching on the topic of aging from various passages. Also visit our YouTube page to listen to a testimony from Aveline Purvis. As our bodies decay, we are also being renewed. Take a listen to Pastor Cory Ishida as he teaching on the topic of aging from various passages. Also visit our YouTube page to listen to a testimony from Aveline Purvis. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-06/80/wearing-the-crown-of-glory Sun, 6 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Strangers Among Us https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-29/strangers-among-us Jesus Christ was a stranger who did not belong in this world and that informs how we are called to minister to those who are undocumented. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share in "Strangers Among Us" as he teaches from various passages. To listen from Heidi Park and Joy Kim's (LiNK) testimony, please visit out YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrY_1JDpmMIHQfuuzxuh9w/videos Jesus Christ was a stranger who did not belong in this world and that informs how we are called to minister to those who are undocumented. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share in "Strangers Among Us" as he teaches from various passages. To listen from Heidi Park and Joy Kim's (LiNK) testimony, please visit out YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrY_1JDpmMIHQfuuzxuh9w/videos https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-29/79/strangers-among-us Sun, 29 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Politics: A Life of Cross Shaped Kindness https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/politics:-a-life-of-cross-shaped-kindness Christians can get fixated on politics and policies more than the simple posture they need to practice. Take a listen to Dr. Barry Corey's exhortation for us to practice "A Life of Cross Shaped Kindness" from 2 Samuel 9:3-11 as well as the testimony of Pastor and School Superintendent James Han. Christians can get fixated on politics and policies more than the simple posture they need to practice. Take a listen to Dr. Barry Corey's exhortation for us to practice "A Life of Cross Shaped Kindness" from 2 Samuel 9:3-11 as well as the testimony of Pastor and School Superintendent James Han. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/78/politics:-a-life-of-cross-shaped-kindness Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Marriage and Divorce https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-15/marriage-and-divorce What does the Bible have to say about the topic of divorce and to those who are going through this painful process of divorce? Take a listen to Pastor Chris Chi on "Marriage and Divorce" from Matthew 19:1-9 as well as an honest testimony by Roy Kim. What does the Bible have to say about the topic of divorce and to those who are going through this painful process of divorce? Take a listen to Pastor Chris Chi on "Marriage and Divorce" from Matthew 19:1-9 as well as an honest testimony by Roy Kim. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-15/77/marriage-and-divorce Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Problem of Israel and the Church https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-08/the-problem-of-israel-and-the-church The church has an estranged older brother and his name is Israel. Is they are the chosen people of God why do they not believe in the gospel? Listen to "The Problem of Israel and the Church" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Romans 11:1-36. The church has an estranged older brother and his name is Israel. Is they are the chosen people of God why do they not believe in the gospel? Listen to "The Problem of Israel and the Church" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Romans 11:1-36. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-08/76/the-problem-of-israel-and-the-church Sun, 8 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Man's Decisions https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-01/mans-decisions God is sovereign over all but we also have a choice. It seems paradoxical, but it's biblical. Listen to "Man's Decisions" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Romans 9:26-10:21. God is sovereign over all but we also have a choice. It seems paradoxical, but it's biblical. Listen to "Man's Decisions" by Pastor Steve S. Chang as he preaches from Romans 9:26-10:21. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-01/75/mans-decisions Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The God of All Seasons https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-25/the-god-of-all-seasons We can't live in the past or the future because we live under the hands of a sovereign God. Take a listen to Pastor Eddie Byun's exhortation from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on "The God of All Seasons." We can't live in the past or the future because we live under the hands of a sovereign God. Take a listen to Pastor Eddie Byun's exhortation from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on "The God of All Seasons." https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-25/74/the-god-of-all-seasons Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0700 God's Sovereignty https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/gods-sovereignty Perhaps the greatest tension in the Christian faith is the tension between the comprehensive competence of God (sovereignty) and autonomouse competence of man (free will). Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "The Sovereignty of God" from Romans 9:1-29. Perhaps the greatest tension in the Christian faith is the tension between the comprehensive competence of God (sovereignty) and autonomouse competence of man (free will). Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "The Sovereignty of God" from Romans 9:1-29. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/73/gods-sovereignty Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Who Shall Separate Us from the Love of Christ? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/who-shall-separate-us-from-the-love-of-christ We ask with our head if anyone can separate us from the love of Christ. We ask with our hearts if I can separate myself from the love of Christ. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "Who Shall Separate Us from the Love of Christ" from Romans 8:31-39. We ask with our head if anyone can separate us from the love of Christ. We ask with our hearts if I can separate myself from the love of Christ. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "Who Shall Separate Us from the Love of Christ" from Romans 8:31-39. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/72/who-shall-separate-us-from-the-love-of-christ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0700 All Things for Good https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/all-things-for-good Romans 8:28 can be a deep comforting truth in the midst of suffering. Yet, a misunderstanding of it can lead to crushing discouragment. Take a listen to "All Things Good" by Steve S. Chang from Romans 8:28-30. Romans 8:28 can be a deep comforting truth in the midst of suffering. Yet, a misunderstanding of it can lead to crushing discouragment. Take a listen to "All Things Good" by Steve S. Chang from Romans 8:28-30. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/71/all-things-for-good Sun, 4 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0700 From Groanings to Glory https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/from-groanings-to-glory Christians are not immune from the deep lingering pains of life. The promise for the Christian is not immunity from suffering but a surprising ministry of the Holy Spirit. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang's message "From Groanings to Glory" from Romans 8:18-27. Christians are not immune from the deep lingering pains of life. The promise for the Christian is not immunity from suffering but a surprising ministry of the Holy Spirit. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang's message "From Groanings to Glory" from Romans 8:18-27. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/70/from-groanings-to-glory Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Abba! Father! https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/abba-father What does it mean to cry out to "Abba! Father!"? The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are not simply creation but children of God whom we can know and approach. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on The Greatest Chapter, part 2 "Abba! Father!" from Romans 8:14-17 What does it mean to cry out to "Abba! Father!"? The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are not simply creation but children of God whom we can know and approach. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on The Greatest Chapter, part 2 "Abba! Father!" from Romans 8:14-17 https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/69/abba-father Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Life Through the Spirit https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-14/life-through-the-spirit "The greatest enemy is not the world. The greatest enemy is not the evil one. But the greatest enemy is ourselves." How can we live in the Spirit while the enemy is within us? Take a listen to "Life through the Spirit" from Romans 8:1-14 by Pastor Ben Tabbal. "The greatest enemy is not the world. The greatest enemy is not the evil one. But the greatest enemy is ourselves." How can we live in the Spirit while the enemy is within us? Take a listen to "Life through the Spirit" from Romans 8:1-14 by Pastor Ben Tabbal. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-14/67/life-through-the-spirit Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Why Do I Sin? (Pt.2) https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-30/why-do-i-sin-pt-2 Why do mature Christians still sin? Furthermore, why do they even want to sin? Take a listen to this important message on "Why do I sin?" part 2 (Romans 7:14-25) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Why do mature Christians still sin? Furthermore, why do they even want to sin? Take a listen to this important message on "Why do I sin?" part 2 (Romans 7:14-25) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-30/66/why-do-i-sin-pt-2 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Slaves of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/slaves-of-god "If you only talk to God about your sin, you're never gonna be free from sin. He's gonna give you forgiveness but you need accountability... to fight sin." What a powerful message from Romans 6:15-23 on what it means to be "Slaves of God" and not slaves of sin by Chris Li. "If you only talk to God about your sin, you're never gonna be free from sin. He's gonna give you forgiveness but you need accountability... to fight sin." What a powerful message from Romans 6:15-23 on what it means to be "Slaves of God" and not slaves of sin by Chris Li. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/64/slaves-of-god Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Enslaved in Freedom https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/enslaved-in-freedom Who are the most miserable people on earth? It's not the non-Christian. Rather, the most miserable people are Christians who are still enslaved to sin. Take a listen to the message "Enslaved in Freedom" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from Romans 6:1-14. Who are the most miserable people on earth? It's not the non-Christian. Rather, the most miserable people are Christians who are still enslaved to sin. Take a listen to the message "Enslaved in Freedom" by Pastor Steve S. Chang from Romans 6:1-14. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/63/enslaved-in-freedom Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The One Sinner and The One Savior https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/the-one-sinner-and-the-one-savior Romans 5:12-21 shows us that every single one of us is immensely ill with a sickness that we have inherited from the first man and woman. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "The One Sinner and the One Savior." Romans 5:12-21 shows us that every single one of us is immensely ill with a sickness that we have inherited from the first man and woman. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang on "The One Sinner and the One Savior." https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/62/the-one-sinner-and-the-one-savior Sun, 2 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Whole Gospel https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/the-whole-gospel The gospel is not just about you and me, but Jesus cares about the flourishing of the whole world. Listen to Pastor Eugene Cho speak on "The Whole Gospel." The gospel is not just about you and me, but Jesus cares about the flourishing of the whole world. Listen to Pastor Eugene Cho speak on "The Whole Gospel." https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/61/the-whole-gospel Sun, 26 May 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Fruit of Justification https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/fruit-of-justification Justification brings with it more than simple forgiveness. One of the surprising gifts is the ability to receive suffering as a gift. Take a listen to Pastor Chris Chi in "Fruit of Justification" from Romans 5:1-11. Justification brings with it more than simple forgiveness. One of the surprising gifts is the ability to receive suffering as a gift. Take a listen to Pastor Chris Chi in "Fruit of Justification" from Romans 5:1-11. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/60/fruit-of-justification Sun, 19 May 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Anatomy of Faith https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-12/the-anatomy-of-faith When we stand before God, do we stand as wage earners demanding fairness or gift receivers hoping against all hope? Take a listen to the sermon "The Anatomy of Faith" on Romans 4:1-25 by Steve S. Chang. When we stand before God, do we stand as wage earners demanding fairness or gift receivers hoping against all hope? Take a listen to the sermon "The Anatomy of Faith" on Romans 4:1-25 by Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-12/59/the-anatomy-of-faith Sun, 12 May 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Law of Faith https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/the-law-of-faith Instead of asking, "Do I have enough faith." Ask yourself, "Whom do I have faith in?" Take a listen to "The Law of Faith" from Romans 3:27-31 by Steve S. Chang. Instead of asking, "Do I have enough faith." Ask yourself, "Whom do I have faith in?" Take a listen to "The Law of Faith" from Romans 3:27-31 by Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/58/the-law-of-faith Sun, 5 May 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Case for Faith https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-28/the-case-for-faith How can God be both loving and just to an unrighteous people? There is only one way. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang in What is Faith, part 1: "The Case for Faith" from Romans 3:21-26. How can God be both loving and just to an unrighteous people? There is only one way. Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang in What is Faith, part 1: "The Case for Faith" from Romans 3:21-26. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-28/57/the-case-for-faith Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0700 How Easter Changes Everything https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-21/how-easter-changes-everything If Jesus Christ died and was resurrected, then everything is different. Take a listen to Steve Bang Lee's Easter message on "How Easter Changes Everything" from John 20:1-18. If Jesus Christ died and was resurrected, then everything is different. Take a listen to Steve Bang Lee's Easter message on "How Easter Changes Everything" from John 20:1-18. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-21/56/how-easter-changes-everything Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Worshipping the Uncrucified Christ https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/worshipping-the-uncrucified-christ Palm Sunday is tethered not only to the death and resurrection of Jesus, but the death and reversal of death of Lazarus. Take a listen to "Worshiping the Uncrucified Christ" from John 12:9-26 by Steve S. Chang. Palm Sunday is tethered not only to the death and resurrection of Jesus, but the death and reversal of death of Lazarus. Take a listen to "Worshiping the Uncrucified Christ" from John 12:9-26 by Steve S. Chang. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/54/worshipping-the-uncrucified-christ Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0700 Come and See https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/come-and-see All of us need a Savior, but none of us can save ourselves. Listen to Steve S. Chang in "Come and See" from John 1:35-51. All of us need a Savior, but none of us can save ourselves. Listen to Steve S. Chang in "Come and See" from John 1:35-51. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/6/come-and-see Sun, 7 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Case Against All https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/the-case-against-all The sin condition problem is not just an action problem. It is a human condition problem. Down to the very core of who we are, there is a fallenness to us. Take a listen to this necessary truth from "The Case Against All" (Romans 3:9-20) by Steve Bang Lee. The sin condition problem is not just an action problem. It is a human condition problem. Down to the very core of who we are, there is a fallenness to us. Take a listen to this necessary truth from "The Case Against All" (Romans 3:9-20) by Steve Bang Lee. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/7/the-case-against-all Sun, 31 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Case Against the Religious https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/the-case-against-the-religious When your community observes your snide remarks, inflammatory social media post, and indifference to those who are of different religion, sexual orientation, political leanings, race, and legal standing, would they see you as judgmental or loving? Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang's message on "A Case Against the Religious" from Romans 2:17-3:8. When your community observes your snide remarks, inflammatory social media post, and indifference to those who are of different religion, sexual orientation, political leanings, race, and legal standing, would they see you as judgmental or loving? Take a listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang's message on "A Case Against the Religious" from Romans 2:17-3:8. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/8/the-case-against-the-religious Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0700 The Case Against the Immoral https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/the-case-against-the-immoral Pastor Steve S. Chang illustrates how we abdicate knowledge of God and morality because we choose not to know. Take a listen to The Case Against Mankind, part 1 from Romans 1:18-32. Pastor Steve S. Chang illustrates how we abdicate knowledge of God and morality because we choose not to know. Take a listen to The Case Against Mankind, part 1 from Romans 1:18-32. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/9/the-case-against-the-immoral Sun, 3 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Experiencing Gospel Thesis https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-24/experiencing-gospel-thesis The gospel is for all of us. We do not graduate from the gospel but rather deeper into it. Take a listen to Steve Bang Lee's message on the central thesis on the book of Romans in "Experiencing Gospel Thesis" (Romans 1:8-17). The gospel is for all of us. We do not graduate from the gospel but rather deeper into it. Take a listen to Steve Bang Lee's message on the central thesis on the book of Romans in "Experiencing Gospel Thesis" (Romans 1:8-17). https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-24/10/experiencing-gospel-thesis Sun, 24 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Faithful Parenting https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/faithful-parenting If we want our kids to learn reptentance, we need to model repentance when we sin against them. Pastor Owen Y Lee breaks down "Faithful Parenting" at Living Hope Community Church on February 17. If we want our kids to learn reptentance, we need to model repentance when we sin against them. Pastor Owen Y Lee breaks down "Faithful Parenting" at Living Hope Community Church on February 17. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/16/faithful-parenting Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0800 The Gospel of God https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-10/the-gospel-of-god We began our Year through Romans today with "The Gospel of God" from Romans 1:1-7 by Pastor Steve Chang. So let's put on our big boy pants on and be saturated with the book of Romans. We began our Year through Romans today with "The Gospel of God" from Romans 1:1-7 by Pastor Steve Chang. So let's put on our big boy pants on and be saturated with the book of Romans. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-10/5/the-gospel-of-god Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Created for Community https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/created-for-community God made us not to be alone but to flourish in community. Take a listen to Created for More, part 3, "Created for Community" by Pastor Ben Tabbal. God made us not to be alone but to flourish in community. Take a listen to Created for More, part 3, "Created for Community" by Pastor Ben Tabbal. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/11/created-for-community Sun, 3 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0800 The God in Us for the Love of Others https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/the-god-in-us-for-the-love-of-others God has uniquely made us and filled us with the Holy Spirit to love others. The Holy Spirit manifests Himself in different people and different ways. Listen to "The God in Us for the Love of Others" by Pastor Steve S. Chang to hear more. God has uniquely made us and filled us with the Holy Spirit to love others. The Holy Spirit manifests Himself in different people and different ways. Listen to "The God in Us for the Love of Others" by Pastor Steve S. Chang to hear more. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/12/the-god-in-us-for-the-love-of-others Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Who Are You? https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/who-are-you Our identity is to key to who we are & what we do. Take a listen to "Who Are You? Are You Greater than Moses and David?" by Dr. D.A. Carson from Matthew 11:2-19. Our identity is to key to who we are & what we do. Take a listen to "Who Are You? Are You Greater than Moses and David?" by Dr. D.A. Carson from Matthew 11:2-19. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/17/who-are-you Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Sitting at the Dining Table https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/sitting-at-the-dining-table God has a greater purpose for the local church than we often believe. We began our Created for More series with "Sitting at the Dining Table" from John 11:17-44 with Pastor Steve Bang Lee. God has a greater purpose for the local church than we often believe. We began our Created for More series with "Sitting at the Dining Table" from John 11:17-44 with Pastor Steve Bang Lee. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/13/sitting-at-the-dining-table Sun, 13 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0800 A Church to Call Home https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-06/a-church-to-call-home For 2019, our theme for the year is synonymous to our mission: a church to call home. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share his heart in "A Church to Call Home" from various texts. For 2019, our theme for the year is synonymous to our mission: a church to call home. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share his heart in "A Church to Call Home" from various texts. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-06/14/a-church-to-call-home Sun, 6 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0800 Hope in the Dark https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-16/hope-in-the-dark We all need hope, perhaps especially in the holiday season. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share from Isaiah 11:1-9 about "Hope in the Dark." We all need hope, perhaps especially in the holiday season. Listen to Pastor Steve S. Chang share from Isaiah 11:1-9 about "Hope in the Dark." https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-16/20/hope-in-the-dark Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0800 Hope Has a Name https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-09/hope-has-a-name We continued our series, The Gospel According to Isaiah with the sermon "Hope has a Name" (Isiah 9:1-7) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Take a listen to how the Messiah will be an Everlasting Father to those are hopeless. We continued our series, The Gospel According to Isaiah with the sermon "Hope has a Name" (Isiah 9:1-7) by Pastor Steve S. Chang. Take a listen to how the Messiah will be an Everlasting Father to those are hopeless. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-09/19/hope-has-a-name Sun, 9 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0800 Sign of the Season https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-02/sign-of-the-season During this Advent season, our Sunday sermon series will look at the coming of the Messiah through the words of the ancient prophet Isaiah. The prophetic words of Isaiah written centuries before the birth of Jesus not only tells the Christmas story in a fresh way but also validates that this is all a part of God’s divine design. We began our new Advent series, The Gospel According to Isaiah with "The Sign of the Season" from Isaiah 7:10-17 by Pastor Steve Bang Lee. During this Advent season, our Sunday sermon series will look at the coming of the Messiah through the words of the ancient prophet Isaiah. The prophetic words of Isaiah written centuries before the birth of Jesus not only tells the Christmas story in a fresh way but also validates that this is all a part of God’s divine design. We began our new Advent series, The Gospel According to Isaiah with "The Sign of the Season" from Isaiah 7:10-17 by Pastor Steve Bang Lee. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-02/18/sign-of-the-season Sun, 2 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0800 Death & Dying https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-25/death-dying We finish our Real Conversation series on the topic of "Death and Dying." Our teaching will be given by Pastor Steve Chang and our talk will be given by Doctor David Park. In addition to serving as an elder at Living Hope, David is a medical oncologist practicing in Fullerton and the medical director of the St Jude Crosson Cancer Institute. We finish our Real Conversation series on the topic of "Death and Dying." Our teaching will be given by Pastor Steve Chang and our talk will be given by Doctor David Park. In addition to serving as an elder at Living Hope, David is a medical oncologist practicing in Fullerton and the medical director of the St Jude Crosson Cancer Institute. https://www.livinghopecc.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-25/21/death-dying Sun, 25 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0800