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Feeling stuck at the edge of what God has promised because fear keeps showing you the giants? Pastor Ryan walks through Numbers 13-14 to show why Caleb had a different spirit than the ten spies who saw only obstacles, and how faith changes the way we see, walk, and worship. Hear a vulnerable story of choosing faith in the middle of grief, plus a testimony of stepping out in generosity when the nee...

Wondering if there's more to life than surviving your job and your weekly routine? In this message, Pastor Ryan Kim teaches from Joshua 1:1-6 that God's plan always starts with a calling, and that calling is never convenient, never about being perfectly qualified, and always about a purpose bigger than ourselves. You'll learn what the Kingdom of God really means, why every person in every career a...

On Banner Church's second anniversary, Pastor Ryan shares how a $13 million warehouse next door was donated to the church just after a final "no" on funding, and celebrates all God has done in year two. He launches a four-week journey through the book of Joshua, inviting the church to pray, be in the room, and prepare for Commitment Sunday to raise $1.5 million over 24 months for a n...

In week three of "I Am Mentally Well," we dive into 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 to discover God as the source of all comfort in our hardest seasons. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's own story of suffering and vulnerability, this message shows how pain and comfort aren't opposites, but connected, with God's comfort flowing through us to others. We explore how the Holy Spirit's pres...

Jesus promised His followers wouldn't face life alone. He gave them the Holy Spirit as the Advocate, the one who testifies to truth and stands against every accusation. In this message from John 16:7–14, we unpack what it means to live with a truthful advocate in a world where the devil, the flesh, and the world are constantly fighting for your peace. Discover practical ways to guard your mind...

This message kicks off a new three-week series called "I Am Mentally Well," exploring how Jesus meets us in our anxiety, worry, and mental battles. Walking through John 14, the message unpacks who the Holy Spirit is. He's not a force or a feeling, but a person who comes alongside us as our Comforter, Counselor, and Advocate. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and even Pastor R...

In this powerful conclusion to "The Miracles of Jesus" series, Pastor Ben unpacks the story of four friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, refusing to let a crowded doorway stop them from tearing open a roof to bring him before the Healer. Through this account in Mark 2:1-12, we discover that God doesn't just want to work miracles for us, He wants to work miracles through us a...

In this powerful message from our series "The Miracles of Jesus," we dive into the famous account of Jesus walking on water and Peter's bold step out of the boat. Even when life feels like an unpredictable storm, discover what it means that God is sovereign: in complete authority and ultimate control. Learn why Jesus doesn't always pray for us to be removed from our trials, but i...

In John 5:1–9, Jesus encounters a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years and asks him a challenging question: “Do you want to get well?” In this message Pastor Ryan explores how receiving the miracle God wants to do in our lives may require us to embrace change, take responsibility, and obey Jesus in ways we never have before. Through the healing at the Pool of Bethesda, we’re reminded that...

Doubt is not the absence of faith—it can be part of the journey of learning to trust Jesus. Through the story of Thomas in John 20, we discover that when our faith feels weak, God meets us through community, His presence, and the power of the cross. Rather than isolating or waiting until every question is answered, we can borrow the faith of others and choose to believe even when we cannot yet see...

Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana reveals that every sign and wonder is ultimately meant to point us to the glory of Christ, not simply the miracle itself. In this message, we discover how turning water into wine foreshadows the salvation Jesus would accomplish through His death and resurrection, inviting us into a life transformed by His grace. As Banner Church begins 21 days of pra...

This message explores the biblical purpose of fasting through Isaiah 58, revealing that true fasting is about far more than giving something up. It's about making room for more of God. Pastor Ryan challenges believers to move beyond temporary satisfaction and pursue a life nourished by the Holy Spirit, highlighting how prayer and fasting can bring freedom, breakthrough, wisdom, healing, and re...

In this message from 1 Peter 2:1–10, we explore the biblical theology of the altar and discover how God's people have always encountered Him through lives of worship and surrender. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament to Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice on the cross, this sermon reveals that believers are now called to offer their entire lives as living sacrifices to Christ. As Banner Chu...

Team Teach Sunday wrapped with a third set of speakers at the 12pm service, teaching on Banner's four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM. Priscilla spoke on God's presence from Psalm 27, sharing the tragic loss of her brother to gun violence and how God's presence brought her healing rather than hatred. Naima taught on home from John 13, using her own journey of resistin...

Team Teach Sunday continued with four new voices from Banner's serve team unpacking our four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM. Jose, from the worship team, shared on God's presence from Psalm 27, teaching that it must be our greatest desire and requires active pursuit through worship, prayer, and Scripture. Austin spoke on being a home that looks like heaven from John 13,...

Team Teach Sunday brought four voices from our serve team to unpack Banner's four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM. Prisca shared on God's presence from Psalm 27, Morgan on being a home like heaven through his own story of redemption, Ava on freedom in Christ using Colossians 1, and Will on building God's kingdom together as true disciples from Matthew 28 Each speaker...

Through Ephesians 4 and the imagery of odor fatigue, this message challenges us to become aware of the attitudes, words, and habits we've grown accustomed to, while inviting the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts. As we draw closer to God through everyday rhythms of faith, the fruit of the Spirit becomes the scent we carry, pointing others toward Jesus. This practical and encouraging sermon w...

Prayer is far more than asking God for what we want—it is how we stay connected to His power, His presence, and His purpose in every season of life. In this final message from the book of James, we discover what it means to pray with faith, align our hearts with God's will, encourage one another through prayer, and faithfully intercede for those who have wandered from Him. Whether you're w...

What do we do when life feels painful, uncertain, or overwhelming? In this message from James 5:7–11, we discover that suffering is a universal part of life, but followers of Jesus are invited to endure with patience, stand firm in hope, and trust that God is still at work. Through the examples of the farmer, the prophets, and Job, we are reminded that the rain is coming, the harvest is coming, an...

What does it look like to follow Jesus with our finances? In this message, Pastor Mark Venti explores how money is not primarily a financial issue but a heart issue, revealing where we place our trust, security, and identity. Through the teachings of Jesus, he challenges believers to adopt a Kingdom perspective on wealth, generosity, stewardship, and multiplication. Discover practical and biblical...

Conflict is a normal part of every relationship, but James 4 teaches us that healthy relationships are not built by avoiding conflict—they are built through biblical responses to it. In this message, Pastor Ryan explores the root causes of relational tension, the importance of humility, and how God's grace empowers us to pursue reconciliation. Through practical wisdom and personal stories, he...

In this message from the book of James, the church is challenged to move beyond simply knowing truth and instead live with godly wisdom in everyday life. Through James 3:13–18, this sermon explores the difference between earthly wisdom driven by selfish ambition and godly wisdom marked by peace, humility, mercy, and righteousness. This message reminds us that wisdom is revealed not by our words or...

Pastor Amreitha Jeeva unpacks James 3 and challenges us to examine the power of our words and how they can either bring life or set entire relationships on fire. Through the story of Peter denying Jesus, this message reveals that failure, regret, and harmful words do not have to be the end of our story. With honesty, humor, and vulnerability, Pastor Amrietha shares how Jesus restores what shame tr...

In this message we walk through James chapter 2 and discover how genuine faith is revealed in the way we love and treat other people. This sermon challenges believers to reject favoritism, show mercy instead of judgment, and recognize that every person is made in the image of God. We're reminded that Christianity is not just about belief, but about faith expressed through action, compassion, a...

In this message we walk through James 1 and confront the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. This sermon challenges us not to be hearers of God’s Word only, but doers who are transformed from the inside out by the Spirit of God. Through practical teaching, personal stories, and biblical truth, we learn how hypocrisy destroys our peace, relationships, and witness — and how...