The UnSafe Bible

Has anyone ever told you something you just aren’t getting? It could be instructions for building an IKEA table, or a story about something that happened years ago. You are listening, but the pieces just aren’t connecting. This is probably how the disciples felt when they heard Jesus talk about how He would bring about His kingdom. They were listening to Jesus, but they didn’t fully get the full p...

Have you felt the difficulty of life lately? It feels as though you are making changes and striving in a positive direction, but something brings you down. It could be an old habit, a friend, or something you see online. These things could be tempting you off the path you’ve worked so hard to stay on, but what if I told you that you don’t have to face these alone? In today’s message, Pastor Ken sh...

Have you been in a place where you are just going through the motions? Day by day, it's the same thing over and over again. Your days are starting to blend, and you feel a little checked out. That doesn’t have to be the case. Even in the mundane day-to-day grind, when you place your faith in Christ, He calls you to live a life dedicated to Him. This life looks different than the world.  In today’s...

When you beat a video game, there’s usually a reward at the end that shows other players you’ve completed the whole game. But sometimes the grind to get to that point doesn’t feel worth it. You feel frustrated and tired because you must constantly play the same levels just to win. Today, Pastor Ken says Christ will make living on this Earth hard, but He’s also your reward. There’s hope in His name...

When we mix water and oil, they never mix. In fact, they always split where the oil rises, and the water settles. This is because of the density of both liquids and how they interact! We would call oil hydrophobic because it can’t mix with water, but how does this relate to the message? Today, Pastor Ken shares that if you’re a believer, you’re going to live a lifestyle counter to the world. Just...

I come from an Asian background, so I’m sure you can imagine when Americans walk into my home how interested they are in the culture that I was raised in. The things my parents did were very different than my American friends’ parents. But there wasn’t a way that was better or worse; it was just different. Today, Pastor Ken says that in Paul’s day, they tried to understand the culture they were in...

Have you ever driven down a road and hit a closed road, even though that’s the road your GPS said to go down? What do you do in that moment? Well, I would guess that you would find a new way to get to your destination! In today’s message, Pastor Ken says when the enemy tries to stop you from sharing the Gospel, you must find another way. I mean, look at Paul, he was imprisoned, but that didn’t det...

When I go to the doctor’s office, I can feel skeptical about what they’re sharing with me. Even if I know it’s good for me, I get scared that they’re just trying to sell me something I don’t need! It’s funny because my father’s a doctor, so you would think that I would trust them more, but I don’t. Today, Pastor Ken says non-believers rarely want to hear what you have to say about the Gospel. They...

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and realized halfway through that they didn’t care about what you said because they had their own agenda? Those conversations frustrate me because it seems like I can’t share my side without being interrupted! Today, Pastor Ken says, sometimes people will start a Gospel conversation with you to share their doctrines and not care what you say. You must...

It would be strange if a basketball coach didn’t just coach the team but also played during a game with his players. You would question what was happening and if the coach was guiding his team! In today’s message, Pastor Ken says you are both a shepherd and a sheep in the kingdom of God. You shepherd those around you to be more like Jesus, but you also live under God’s authority and need guidance...

It’s said that you’re the sum of your three closest friends. But what’s interesting about that is that you can have friends who push you away from God or ones who bring you near. You can’t be afraid to stand up for the gospel, even if your friends aren’t. In today’s message, Pastor Ken says you must be vulnerable and transparent when it comes to sharing the Gospel with others. God’s Word is offens...

The sports teams that win championships usually have an identity and use it to unify their players to achieve their goal. It’s their unity that allows them to do things that other teams can’t. Today, Pastor Ken says you can’t get distracted by the things around you! The Gospel must be the driving force for your ministry! If you keep that at the forefront of your mind when making decisions, you’ll...

Have you ever driven a broken car before? It’s the worst… You start to question if you’re safe, and all the lights start to light up across your dashboard. Everything in the car has a purpose, and if anything doesn’t work correctly, there’s a chance you’re ruining the longevity of the vehicle. Today, Pastor Ken says if you’re a follower of Jesus, you’ll want to serve the church because of the gift...

In football, it takes a whole team to win. They must be unified and together so they can play as a unit. It would be strange if we saw one player alone against eleven others. They would most definitely lose! Today, Pastor Ken says the only way we can fulfill the great commission is with the Holy Spirit. He’s your teammate and wants to help you bring others to Christ. There’s nothing you can do wit...

In Marvel’s Avengers movies, there’s one substance that is stronger than anything else. It’s called vibranium. With this element, machinery and weapons become more powerful than anything in this world. Whoever controls it has immense power. Today, Pastor Ken says, when you’re a Christian, people will persecute you. Like Vibranium, God’s Word has power; you must use it appropriately and purposefull...

Have you ever felt insecure about your place in God’s Kingdom? Maybe you know someone successful in ministry, or you just pulled out your phone and saw someone leading thousands of people in worship, and it made you feel insecure about your own role in the body of Christ. Well, Pastor Ken wants to encourage you today by reminding you that God has different paths in mind for every person. It may no...

When we read stories about God performing miracles in the Bible, it can be easy to count those miracles as nostalgia. We start to believe that God doesn’t perform miracles today! But in today’s message, Pastor Ken reminds us that the best is yet to come! God’s power hasn’t diminished in the time since the Bible was written, and He hasn’t stopped intervening for those whom He loves! The Bible simpl...

Many people are nostalgic for the “good old days”. Maybe they preferred the music that was popular back then, or they miss some of the friendships they had in the old days. But Pastor Ken is here to remind you today that you can’t always go back to the way things used to be! The Holy Spirit has been moving through the world for two thousand years now, and His work is too important to be undone! Th...

Sometimes, when we’re reading the Bible, we’ll come across a commandment that we don’t like, and say, “Oh, that passage doesn’t apply to me anymore!” However, Pastor Ken teaches us today that the guidelines outlined in God’s Word are just as relevant to us today as they were years ago. We aren’t just supposed to throw out the Old Testament once we have the New; we are meant to read them in conjunc...

If you’ve followed Jesus for a long time, you’ve probably noticed some people who are habitual evildoers. Not only are they openly living in sin, but they are harming others with their evil actions. Well, Pastor Ken teaches you today that God is aware of those who delight in their wickedness, and he reminds you that justice isn’t far away! When God judges the living and the dead, He will separate...

Did you know that God is always watching you? Even in those moments when you are all alone, God doesn’t just see your actions, but He can see the thoughts behind them. And in these last days, He is seeing people fall away from the path of righteousness just as fast as new people are coming to Him. Pastor Ken encourages you to persevere today, even as the world tries to pressure you away from servi...

Have you ever been trusted to run someone’s business for them? You can feel like you’re on top of the world when you’re the one calling the shots, but at the end of the day, you are responsible for making sure things are running smoothly on the owner’s behalf. Well, Pastor Ken reminds us today that everything we own belongs to the Lord. He allows us to use the resources He has entrusted us with, b...

When you visit another culture, it is important to take some time to understand the customs of that culture, so that you can make sure not to step over any boundaries that may offend your hosts. Pastor Ken reminds you today that as a member of God’s family, there are new expectations that you must learn to uphold. Jesus wants you to reflect His love into this dark world and to show that love to yo...

The Torah had strict standards for how the Hebrew people should live, and that included how much they should sacrifice to the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Ken teaches you about the different sacrifices and tithing customs of the Israelites in the Old Testament, and how giving so much of their resources to the Temple helped them learn to rely on the Lord. God doesn’t want to be the second most...

In this life, we go through many trials and hardships, and sometimes those experiences can leave us feeling scarred or even hard-hearted. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Ken wants you to know that you are never alone. In every moment of trouble, there is One who will never leave you nor forsake you. His name is Jesus Christ, and no matter what you’ve been through, no matter how many times y...