Ken Shigematsu

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The Gift of Limits

How to discern and discover our limits.

Sermon

Homily for Evan Cheung’s Memorial Service

Nothing can separate him and us from the love of God, that he is in a place of rest and peace, and that we have the hope of resurrection.

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Redefining Success

How to live and enjoy life without losing sight of God.

Sermon

Love Conquers Envy

We can overcome our shame, which connects to envy, as we experience and express God’s love.

Sermon

A Song of Contentment

If we know we are loved, refuse to compare, and accept God’s will, we will sing the song of contentment.

Field Guide

Preparing for Your Sermon Through Prayer

Listening to the most important voice in our preaching–the Holy Spirit.

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God Meets Me in My Daily Run

What used to feel like a duty has now become my lifeline.

Field Guide

Preaching on Job

An overview of the historical background and theology of Job to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers.

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Sermon

Work: Now and in the World to Come

Because our work will continue and be redeemed in the world to come, we are inspired to do excellent work here knowing that our work for the Lord is not in vain.

Sermon

Hope in a Time of Anxiety

God causes all things ultimately to work for the good of those who love him.

Sermon

Cursing the Tree and Curing the Temple

Jesus demonstrates through two action parables that he came to restore us to right relationship with God and with each other.

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The Unbearable Pressure to Do Great Things for the Lord

My quest for significance left me anxious and deflated.

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Connecting the Dots at Christmas

Sometimes seemingly imperfect timing is perfect for accomplishing God’s purposes.

Sermon

Seeking Truth and Reconciliation

We become an instrument of reconciliation in the world when we become reconciled to God.

Article

Deepen Your Preaching Barrel by Planning Ahead

The benefits of using your summer to plan out your sermon series for the coming year.

Sermon

Easter Hope

The reality of Easter is something worth celebrating.

Sermon

God’s Love for the Unborn

God loves unborn children and calls on us to do the same.

Sermon

Suffering and the ‘U-Curve’ of Life

What we consider to be the worst can result in God’s best for us.

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Sermon

The Freeing Power of Silent Prayer

Being still before God makes us whole and sets us free.

Sermon

How Easter Turned the World

Christ’s resurrection gives us joy, courage, and a vision for change.

Sermon

God with Skin

Jesus took on flesh so that we could become sons and daughters of God.

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Taking the Pressure Out of Sermon Prep

A longer preparation window reduces anxiety, fosters creativity, and makes us more attentive to the Holy Spirit.

Sermon

God Is at Work

We work hard, but we sleep because God gives to us, his beloved, while we sleep; we invest, but we rest because God is at work while we rest.

Article

Hitting Your Creative Peak

5 tips for healthier sermon prep.

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