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Have you ever committed to breaking free from an addiction or bad habit, only to find yourself trapped again? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, hidden habits, shame, or just feeling stuck in the same patterns, this message is for you. We cannot get everlasting freedom if we simply change our environment and don’t change our hearts. How can we get the freedom our hearts truly crave? Would bo...

As humans, we often try to fill the emptiness inside us in various ways. Many may seek fulfillment through religion, success, or relationships, yet still feel that something is missing. What if the freedom you are searching for lies not in achieving something, but in the simple act of surrender and embracing the calmness of doing nothing? This Easter, discover how Jesus' resurrection offers m...

What if the biggest barrier to breakthrough isn't the problem itself, but our willingness to move toward our Savior with it? In the Bible, the friends who carried the paralytic didn't focus on the problem; they focused on God's power. They saw what could happen, they stepped into action, and they stayed until breakthrough came. What are you magnifying in your life right now—the obst...

We know radical hospitality isn’t just about being nice – it’s about living out a countercultural love that shocks the world. As God’s children, where and how can we practice this radical love? How can we create environments that foster radical hospitality? Why should we even yearn to spread love? Join us as we continue our series, We Are.. Let us together discover why and how we can passionately...

What if generosity isn't just about money, but about the condition of your heart? The key to developing generous hearts isn't trying harder—it's receiving God's sacrificial love and rippling his love to those around us. As God’s children, when we truly encounter a love we could never earn, everything we have becomes a joyful sacrifice. Because His grace has always been sufficie...

Have you noticed how as you drive through the streets of the Bay Area, we’re surrounded by billboards promising “the next level” of insight? Smarter phones, smarter feeds, smarter assistants, and now smarter intelligence. Yes, we live in a world where AI can access all the information of human history, pull from every book and digital resource of every generation, and curate the wisdom of humanity...

What if one simple virtue could deepen your relationships, calm anxiety, grow wisdom, and open new possibilities for your life? In this episode of our “We Are” series, we explore how curiosity unlocks understanding, purpose, and lasting meaning. Drawing from Proverbs 2 in the Bible, we unpack how listening carefully, asking earnestly, and searching relentlessly shape a thriving life. A curious min...

Are you a student who stays up all night studying, determined to ace your test? Or are you a parent who works two jobs to provide the best life for your child? Many of us have felt the relentless persistence to achieve something we want. Our God calls us to embody that same passion and determination in seeking His presence. Why do we have to seek God’s presence? What is the purpose of prayer? What...

Each of us possesses unique talents. But as H.E. Luccock says, no one can whistle a symphony; it takes a whole orchestra to play it. We live in a place that celebrates diversity while also experiencing significant division. We live in a world with rich self-awareness alongside profound loneliness. But our God designed us for togetherness and unity. And we are meant to bring our unique talents to w...

Identity is shaped over time by the values we hold, the voices we listen to, and the beliefs we carry forward. Whether individually or together, we’re always becoming something; and where we focus matters. Our new series, “We Are”, explores what truly leads to fulfillment, and the kind of people and church God is forming us to be. It’s a fresh look at identity, purpose, and what really deserves ou...

In this powerful message from the "Unplugged" series, Hosanna Wong reveals how to overcome the roadblocks that complicate our relationship with God. She dives into Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "live in me," explaining that our unique "soil"—our personal history and experiences—is actually a shortcut to a genuine connection with Him. This perspective challenges...

In this powerful message from the "Unplugged" series, Hosanna Wong reveals how to overcome the roadblocks that complicate our relationship with God. She dives into Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "live in me," explaining that our unique "soil"—our personal history and experiences—is actually a shortcut to a genuine connection with Him. This perspective challenges...

From scrolling and gaming to workouts, sugar, and social connection. We all experience quick dopamine moments that bring pleasure and motivation, but they don’t always last. In a world full of digital noise and endless stimulation, many of us are left searching for deeper peace and lasting joy. But as humans, dopamine moments, good ones or bad ones, tend to fade away, and we strive for peace and j...

We’ve all experienced letting go of something to gain something better — going to bed early for a flight, skipping the party to study, or cutting back on sugar to feel healthier. Real growth often starts with releasing what’s distracting us so we can step into what matters most. Today, we’ll talk about the everyday distractions many of us face, like endless scrolling or binge-watching, and how sma...

UNPLUG is a teaching series designed to help us detox our minds so we can reclaim what matters most — God’s presence, meaningful relationships, and a focused life. During this series, our whole church will participate in a digital detox, stepping back from constant screen time and distractions so we can experience greater mental, emotional, and spiritual clarity. ✅ Check in to let us support you...

Do you think good deeds ever go in vain? Acts of justice towards the poor, displays of hospitality to foreigners, or times when you've been inconvenienced to help someone—do they truly matter? What about choosing integrity when it's easier to cheat, or telling the truth when it’s simpler to lie? Consider how bringing healing to a relationship with kind words or actions can make a differe...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of injustice in the world or unsure what to do about it? Those questions are common, and you’re not alone in wrestling with them. Today, we’ll explore what the Bible says about justice and how ordinary people can respond in meaningful, practical ways. It’s less about having all the answers and more about taking simple steps that restore dignity, fairnes...

What comes to mind when you see someone facing financial problems? Do you ever think they should have planned better or worked harder? Do you ever feel like someone should not be as lazy to be hungry and should get a job? What if someone has nowhere to sleep for the night? Did you ever think they made too many bad choices and should have done better? It sometimes might be challenging to go out of...

In our series, A Worthy Pursuit, we’ve been exploring how our influence and everyday choices can shape the world around us. Today, we’re leaning into what it truly means to "walk humbly". Humility isn’t about shrinking back; it’s about using our gifts and opportunities to elevate others. Jesus modeled this through surrender, service, and sacrifice; showing a strength that lifts rather th...

Have you ever chased after things that ultimately left you feeling broken or without peace? Perhaps you pursued someone who rejected you, or tried something you thought would bring you satisfaction, only to end up feeling even more dissatisfied. While some things in life are truly worth pursuing, you might find yourself still feeling as though something is missing. Have you ever wondered why these...

Have you ever had moments that define everything you've worked for? Moments that feel like the culmination of your long-term efforts, or experiences that make you sit on the edge of your seat like a rocket launch? We are the first generation to experience many such threshold moments on this Earth. First generation to witness explosive population growth. First to be fully globally connected. F...

As much as we know we don't have to travel to certain places to feel the holiness of our God, He cares about the place that you determine your life in. He wants to open His presence into your life at the physical location wherever you are. We might experience dryness or emptiness in the physical locations we live like in school, work, or home. But how can we infuse these spaces with Heavenly...

Are you someone who has experienced God's mighty hand in your life in the past, but now feels like something is missing? Do you yearn for that comfort and peace again, and even more? Are you trying to figure out how to invite His presence into your life in this very busy world? Our God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What can you bring to Him? Any of your expectations and desperat...

Are you someone who has experienced God's mighty hand in your life but now feels stuck and distant from His presence? Do you sense that something is lacking, which prevents you from feeling that divine comfort? If so, you are not alone! If you are a follower of Jesus, you may have heard that where two or three gather in His name, there He is. Our unity in understanding God is just as vital as...

Have you ever been in moments or places where the veil between heaven and Earth seemed to grow thin, and you felt God's presence becoming more palpable? Have you wondered why it is not as common today for God to directly speak to people or through prophets, like in ancient times? Or why miracles seem less frequent now compared to the biblical days? Our God is the same yesterday, today, and fo...