Minemachi Christ Church Message English

Sunday, July 5, 2026 “The Golden Rule: Do Unto Others”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. What is the golden rule?* Meaning: A useful rule in any country throughout all generations which is commonly understood* The golden rule up until then: “Don’t do to..

Sunday, June 28, 2026 “The Reuniting of Joseph & His Brothers”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. Joseph’s brothers going down to Egypt* The two elements necessary for reconciliation(1) Apology from the perpetrator(2) Forgiveness from the victi..

Sunday, June 21, 2026“The Father’s Tears”Pastor Kenichi Osumi1. The purpose of the parable* Luke 15:3 “Then Jesus told them this parable.” (NIV)* Luke 15:17 “…he came to his senses…” = To realize that you are no longer able to do something ..

Sunday, June 14, 2026“Pray Boldly to the Good Father”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. What hinders us from praying boldly* Matthew 7:7-8 (See above)* What hinders us from praying boldly to God → The image of Father God as a “father”2. The nature of God..

Sunday, June 7, 2026“Joseph, in Whom the Spirit of God Dwelt”Pastor Hiroyuki AnjikiCharacteristics of a life trusting in omniscient and omnipotent God* (1) A life without despair* (2) A life not fearing people* (3) A life that is humble*The..

Sunday, May 31, 2026“Joseph’s Life in Prison”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. Joseph received a request* Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (NIV)2. Jo..

Sunday, May 24, 2026“Do not Judge; Act with Love”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Reasons why we are not to judge* (1) Because you will be judged (Matthew 7:1)(2) Because you will be measured with the same measure you apply to others (Matthew 7:2)“When..

Sunday, May 17, 2026“Freedom from Worry”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Worry* Matthew 6:25 (See above)* What influenced their lives: “weather”* Don’t worry about things that don’t go as you expect.* Psychologist Ernie Zelinski’s data on worry* How ca..

Sunday, May 10, 2026“From Slave to Prisoner”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. Joseph, who overcame temptations* Genesis 39:7 “took notice” = to raise one’s eyes (direct translation)* Genesis 39:9 “such a wicked thing” = (1) Betray Potipher’s trust (..

Sunday, May 3, 2026 “As a Responsible Steward of Wealth”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Wealth is a blessing, at the same time also becoming a temptation* Matthew 6:19 (See above)* Wealth can become an idol* Howard Hughes (1905 – 1976)* 1 Timothy ..

Sunday, April 26, 2026 “Joseph, Whom Which God was With”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. Joseph’s solitude* (1) Separation from his hometown(2) Separation from his family whom he loved(3) Freedom taken away2. Joseph’s master, Potipher* Genesis ..

Sunday, April 19, 2026 “The Lord’s Prayer: Second Half”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Our daily bread* Matthew 6:11 (See above)* In those days, securing food each day was a big issue for people* Donald Boudreaux, an American economist2. Forgiveness* ..

Sunday, April 12, 2026 “The Defiled Lineage of Judah”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. The marriage and family of Judah* Genesis 38:3-5 Firstborn son “Er,” second born son “Onan,” third born son “Shelah”* “Reverse marriage” (Levirate marriage) custo..

Sunday, April 5, 2026　　　“What the Blessings of Heaven Bring”Pastor Joey Anjiki1. Salvation the Bible teaches* Sin came into human life through Adam and Eve* What is sin that the Bible describes?* The accident of the Titanic sinking* The sal..

Sunday, March 29, 2026“Joseph, Sold as a Slave”Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki1. Joseph, who went in search of his brothers2. Joseph, who was sold by his brothers* Genesis 37:20 “Come now, let’s kill him” = “Now it’s finally the time to kill him” (d..