ICA Tokyo Podcast

Have you lost your joy? Is life leaving you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or spiritually empty? In Psalm 40 , we discover that true joy isn't based on perfect circumstances—it's rooted in God's faithfulness. Whether you're walking through hardship, waiting on God, or searching for hope, this message will encourage you to trust Him again. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why...

Do you ever wonder if anyone truly sees you? In a world where it's easy to feel overlooked, forgotten, or insignificant, Psalm 139 reminds us of one life-changing truth: God sees you, knows you completely, and loves you deeply. In this message, we'll explore one of the Bible's most personal and encouraging chapters as David reveals four powerful truths about God's heart for us: ✅...

Have you ever felt abandoned, rejected, afraid, or alone? In Psalm 27, David reminds us of an incredible truth: even when people fail us, God never leaves us. In this powerful message, The God Who Holds Me Close , we discover how God invites us to see Him as: ✅ Our Confidence in the middle of fear ✅ Someone to Know through a personal relationship ✅ The Father Who Never Leaves, even when others...

What does it really mean to be blessed? In this message from Psalm 1, we explore the powerful contrast between the righteous and the wicked, and discover how our daily influences shape our character, our spiritual growth, and ultimately our destiny. Psalm 1 serves as the introduction to the entire Book of Psalms, pointing us toward a life rooted in God's Word and grounded in a deep relationshi...

Are you settling for less than what God has for you? 🙏 In this powerful message from 2 Kings 13:14-19, we unpack what it truly means when God says He has MORE for your life, and why most believers stop short of receiving it. 📖 Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19 IN THIS SERMON WE COVER: ⚔️ MORE VICTORIES God wants to give you greater victories, but more victories demand more battles. Are you willing to...

In this powerful message from Luke 15:11–24, we dive deep into one of the most famous parables Jesus ever told — The Parable of the Lost Son , also known as The Prodigal Son . But what if the story was never mainly about the son… and always about the Father? 👀 Jesus shares this story after religious leaders criticize Him for welcoming sinners. Through the lost sheep, lost coin, and finally the lo...

Have you ever felt forgotten, unseen, or spiritually lost? In the Parable of the Lost Coin, Jesus reveals something powerful about the heart of God: He searches for what is lost because every person has value. 🪙❤️ This message dives deep into Luke 15 and reminds us that God doesn’t give up on people. No matter how far you’ve wandered, how broken you feel, or how invisible you think you are—He sti...

Why were sinners drawn to Jesus… while religious people criticized Him? In this message from Luke 15:1-7, we unpack the Parable of the Lost Sheep and what it reveals about the heart of Jesus. While the Pharisees judged people for their failures, Jesus moved toward the broken, the rejected, and the lost. This sermon explores: ✨ Why Jesus spent time with sinners ✨ The danger of self-righteousness...

What happens when pain becomes the loudest voice in your mind? In this final message of our Playlist series, we talk about the wounds that don’t easily go away — rejection, betrayal, abandonment, abuse, disappointment, and emotional pain that continues to shape the way we think, trust, worship, and relate to God. Sometimes the deepest wounds become the internal soundtrack of our lives: “I’m not wo...

Are you tired of being easily offended? Struggling with anger, frustration, or hurt caused by others? In this powerful message, How to Rise Above Offense , we dive into what the Bible says about dealing with offense, controlling anger, and responding with grace instead of retaliation. In a world where people are quick to react and slow to listen, this sermon unpacks how to break free from the cycl...

Are you constantly battling insecurity, negative thoughts, or a critical inner voice? This message will help you break free. In this powerful sermon, we explore how insecurity silently shapes your thoughts, relationships, and decisions—and how God invites you into a life of confidence, peace, and purpose. Through the story of Moses in Exodus, you’ll discover how even one of the Bible’s greatest le...

When your mind won’t stop racing and your thoughts start running the show, it can quietly shape the atmosphere of your entire life. Join us for the first message in our new series, "Playlist" with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: When Your Mind Won’t Stop Learn more at https://icatokyo.com/playlist .

When disappointment shapes how we see God, He invites us to trust that He’s still working—often in ways greater than we expect. Join us for a special message with guest speaker Pastor Jason James from Bethany Church in Wycoff, NJ USA. This week’s message title: Defeating Disappointment

When life feels silent and the story seems unfinished, we can trust that God is still working behind the scenes. Join us for the third message in “Hope Has a Name.” This week’s message title: "The Story You Tell Yourself" Learn more at https://icatokyo.com/easter.

When you fear being fully known, Jesus shows us that grace meets us in our worst moments, not with condemnation, but with freedom. Join us for the second message in “Hope Has a Name.” This week’s message title: What If God Sees Your Worst?

When life hits your panic button and the storm feels overwhelming, it reveals what’s really underneath . Join us for the first message in our series, “Hope Has a Name,” with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: Who is This Man? Learn more at https://icatokyo.com/easter

When faith stays only in our heads, it never transforms how we live. Join us for a special message with guest speaker Pastor Ed Teo. This week’s message title: A Planted, Potted, or Plastic Faith?

When you truly know Jesus, His life in you is too good to keep to yourself. Join us for the sixth message in our series, “The Jesus Way,” with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: Too Good to Keep Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christian” as a label and step into discipleship as a way of life. This series ex...

When obedience gets delayed by hesitation, we miss the moments God placed right in front of us . Join us for the fifth message in our series, “The Jesus Way,” with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: Held Up in Hesitation This week’s message title: Held Up in Hesitation Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christ...

When real change feels slow, uncomfortable, and costly, God may be doing deeper work than we expect. Join us for the fourth message in our new series, “The Jesus Way,” with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: The Uncomfortable Truth About Change Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christian” as a label and step...

How much you look like Jesus is measured by how much you love like Jesus. Join us for the third message in our "The Jesus Way" series, as we explore what it truly means to move from believing in Jesus to actually following Him. This week’s message title: The Measure of Jesus Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christia...

Being a disciple is learning to make Jesus your home.  Join us for the second message in our "The Jesus Way" series, as we explore what it truly means to move from believing in Jesus to actually following Him. This week’s message title: The Fault in Your Default Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christian” as a label...

When following Jesus becomes more than a label, it transforms the way we live. Join us for the first message in our "The Jesus Way" series, as we explore what it truly means to move from believing in Jesus to actually following Him. This week’s message title: More Than a Label Series Synopsis: What does it really mean to follow Jesus? The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond being “Christ...

When the battle is no longer external, compromise can quietly undo what God has rebuilt. Join us for the fifth and final message in our Nehemiah series, “Nehemiah: Rise & Build,” with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: " The Quiet Danger of Compromise" Series Synopsis: The book of Nehemiah shows how God uses ordinary people to step into meaningful action. In this se...

When distractions, criticism, and fatigue try to pull you away, God calls you to stay focused and finish strong. Join us for the fourth message in our "Nehemiah: Rise & Build" series, with Pastor Jonathan Lowrance. This week’s message title: " Finish What You Started " Series Synopsis: The book of Nehemiah shows how God uses ordinary people to step into meaningful action. I...