The kingdom begins with God, not us. It’s not my kingdom, or our will, but His. Until we see that everything is about God’s glory, we’ll keep building our own little kingdoms. This week reorients us from self-glory to God-glory as the starting point of true discipleship.

What if the question isn't how much Jesus is worth to you, but how much you are worth to Jesus? The Last Supper reveals a truth that changes everything: God gave His perfect Son because you were infinitely valuable to Him before you ever did anything to earn it. When this reality takes root in your heart, tremendous peace overwhelms your soul. Are you trying to prove your worth to God, or resting in the worth He's already shown you?

Jesus described four key signs that would precede his return: global deception through false prophets and messiahs, worldwide turmoil including wars and natural disasters, global persecution of Christians, and personal betrayal even by family members. The purpose of these signs isn't to help us predict when Jesus will return, but to prepare us to live faithfully during difficult times. When we ignore Jesus' return, we lose three crucial elements: urgency about eternal matters, sobriety to see spiritual realities clearly, and hope during suffering. The second coming represents the completion of the gospel - not just forgiveness from sin's penalty, but complete removal of sin's presence.

Jesus is more than just a helper or life coach—He is King. In Mark 12, Jesus reveals His divine identity as both David's son and Lord, the anointed King of kings. People respond to Jesus in three ways: those who are merely entertained by His teaching, those who pretend to worship while serving themselves, and those who give everything like the poor widow. The widow's sacrificial giving of two small coins demonstrates true worship because she understood that God had already given everything to her. Jesus is unique among all rulers—He's the only King who gives everything to His people rather than taking from them.

Pastor Nghia's message masterfully redefined "true gospel ambition" by contrasting the disciples' worldly pursuit of greatness with Jesus's counter-cultural example of servant leadership, where He gave His life as a ransom. The sermon ultimately calls the church to embrace this sacrificial path, embodied by figures like William Borden, finding ultimate fulfillment in serving others rather than seeking status.

Pastor Scott shares his deep grief over the recent loss of Brennan, son of Lead Pastor Ryan Kwon, whose selfless love impacted many, and guides us to find strength in the unshakeable foundation of the gospel. Through this message, we learn that God enters our suffering through the cross and conquers it through resurrection, assuring us that nothing done in Christ is wasted and death does not have the final word.

The sermon focuses on the Transfiguration of Jesus as a pivotal moment that reveals His divine glory, grace, and the assurance of His voice, compelling believers to follow His call with a transformed heart. It emphasizes the necessity of experiencing Jesus' glory and grace personally and within a community, leading to a life of obedience and anticipation of His return.

The sermon explores the difficulty of understanding God and life's perplexities, emphasizing that the cross of Christ is the central lens through which we can make sense of our lives and God's character. It highlights that the cross is not just an event but a revelation of God's eternal nature, demonstrating His willingness to suffer and serve for the sake of humanity.

The sermon focuses on how Jesus sends us into storms not just through disobedience but sometimes through our obedience, as demonstrated when He sent the disciples across the sea into difficult conditions. Through these storms, Jesus reveals His glory and sufficiency by showing He sees us in our struggles, demonstrating His divinity by walking on water, and ultimately getting into our "boat" to journey with us through life's transitions and difficulties.