Ryan Kwon

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Pastor Ryan highlights the ongoing need for repentance in a believer's life, emphasizing that it's not just a one-time act for salvation but a continuous process for sanctification. He clarifies that while Christ's sacrifice justifies us, ongoing repentance deepens our understanding of sin and magnifies our appreciation for God's grace. Pastor Kwon concludes that true repentance involves humbly acknowledging our sinfulness while embracing God's immense love and willingness to forgive, leading to genuine heart transformation.

Pastor Ryan highlights the deceptive and predatory nature of sin, using the story of Cain and Abel to emphasize the constant spiritual struggle a true Christian must face. He contrasts the blood of Abel's call for justice with the blood of Jesus's offer of forgiveness, urging listeners to commit to full devotion and genuine repentance to find true reconciliation with God.

In the final sermon of "Citizens of the Kingdom," Pastor Ryan emphasizes that believers must prioritize their identity as citizens of heaven over political affiliations, unified by the gospel rather than earthly power. He urges the church to use gentle persuasion, reflecting the meekness of Christ, to draw others to the profound hope found in the gospel, rather than relying on political structures.

The main message is that Christians are called to be citizens of God's kingdom first while engaging wisely with earthly politics. Pastor Ryan outlines that believers should fear God above all, honor and obey authorities when not in conflict with Scripture, maintain peaceful relationships with all people, and avoid both political idolatry and political passivity.

Pastor Ryan begins a new series on politics by reflecting on the past political season, where Christians often prioritize their political parties over their faith, leading to disunity and a loss of witness. He introduces the series by emphasizing that true Christian allegiance is to King Jesus alone, and the church's primary mission is to be a community that lives by His values, not by political rhetoric.

This sermon addresses depression through the lens of Lamentations, particularly focusing on Jeremiah's raw expressions of despair and eventual hope in God. Pastor Ryan outlines four key anchors for those struggling with depression: having permission to be real with God, recalling God's goodness even in dark times, understanding that our wounds can help heal others, and recognizing that God is the ultimate portion/inheritance beyond earthly struggles.

Pastor Ryan delves into the impact of shame on our lives, drawing from personal experiences and the story of the woman healed by Jesus. He elucidates how shame drives us to hide and overachieve, yet through faith in Jesus, we can be freed from shame's burden. Pastor Ryan encourages a shift towards desperate faith in Jesus, emphasizing that our identity is rooted in His love and sacrifice, not past actions or others' opinions. The sermon concludes with a prayer, reminding the congregation of their new identity as beloved children of God, free from shame and embraced in community.

This sermon discusses how the Sabbath serves as both a rhythm for rest and a form of resistance against modern consumerism and overwork, drawing parallels between ancient Egyptian slavery and today's culture of constant productivity and consumption. Pastor Ryan emphasizes that true contentment comes through Christ alone, not through accumulation of possessions or achievements, and encourages practical application of Sabbath principles through choosing contentment over accumulation, stillness over striving, and connection over crowds.