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Sunday, January 17 - Worship Service Sermon

Kobe Union ChurchJan 17, 2021

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Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 16, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "What's After Easter? Part 1: Holy Spirit" / Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen


Apr 16, 202328:25
Sunday, April 2, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 2, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "A Savior Who Saves Us" / Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Apr 02, 202326:57
Sunday, March 26, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, March 26, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Let It Die" / Scripture: John 11:1-16 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Mar 26, 202324:00
Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Jesus - the Water of Life" / Scripture: John 4:5-30 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung.

Mar 12, 202322:13
Sunday, March 5, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, March 5, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Don’t Tempt Me!" / Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Mar 05, 202328:02
Sunday, February 26, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, February 26, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Return With All Your Heart" /Scripture: Joel 2:1-17 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen. 

Feb 26, 202329:28
Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: Listen to God in the Mountains and in the Valleys / Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung 

Feb 19, 202328:28
Sunday, February 12, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, February 12, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: Don't be salty / Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen 

Feb 12, 202328:07
Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "The Blessing of Salt” / Scripture :Matthew 5:1-16 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen 

Feb 05, 202330:23
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Worship Service

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Worship Service

Scripture: Psalm 18:16-17 (NIV) / Testimony: Priya. 

Jan 29, 202307:08
Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "The Transformer” / Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Mark Bartsch 

Jan 22, 202329:08
Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "God’s Call” (Alternative title: “Gone Fishing”) / Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8 and Luke 5:1-11 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Jan 15, 202325:13
Sunday, January 8, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, January 8, 2023 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Epiphany" / Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Jan 08, 202328:56
New Year's Worship Service Sermon

New Year's Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "The Fulfillment of Time" / Scriptures: Mark 1:15, Galatians 4:4-5, Philippians 3:13-14, & Colossians 4:5 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Jan 01, 202321:08
Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Christmas Day Sermon

Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Christmas Day Sermon

Sermon title: "What is Christmas?" / Scriptures: Luke 2:12-14 and John 3:16 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Dec 25, 202215:27
Sunday, December 18, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, December 18, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Scripture: Matthew 1:6b-17 (NRSVUE) /Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Dec 18, 202229:09
Sunday, December 11, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, December 11, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Mary’s Magnificent Magnificat" / Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Dec 11, 202224:55
Sunday, December 4, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, December 4, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Revelation: You Are Part of God's Story" / Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6a (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Dec 04, 202225:59
Sunday, November 27, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, November 27, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Grounded in Love" / Scriptures: Ephesians 3:17-19, and 4:7&11-16 / Preachers: Rev. Claudia Genung and Devin Stagg (KUC moderator)

Nov 27, 202220:25
Sunday, November 20, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, November 20, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Scriptures: Galatians 2:20, John 12:24 and 8:3-11 (NIV) / Sermon: "God's Love and Power is Christian Identity" / Preacher: Rev. Bhim Bahadur Khaling Rai

ARI Training Assistant from Nepal

Nov 20, 202215:51
Sunday, November 6, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, November 6, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "We are a Communion of Saints" / Scriptures: Hebrews 11:3-4 and Hebrews 12:1-2 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung 

Nov 06, 202227:53
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, October 30, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-4 / Testimony: "Do you see Jesus in the streets?" / Preacher: Roy Mislang

Oct 30, 202218:41
Sunday, October 23, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, October 23, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Trusting in the Breath of God" / Scriptures: Job 1:1, 8-9, 11, 27:3-4, 42:16, and James 5:11 / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Oct 23, 202229:49
Sunday, October 16, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, October 16, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Daughter" / Scripture: Mark 5:21-34 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen 

Oct 16, 202228:32
Sunday, October 9, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, October 9, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Unworthy Servant" / Scripture: Luke 17:7-10 / Preacher: Rev. Mark Bartsch. 

Oct 09, 202227:27
Sunday, October 2, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, October 2, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "All Are Welcome" / Scriptures: Galatians 3:26-28 and Matthew 26:26-28 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung



Oct 02, 202222:22
Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Worship:Part II" / Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung 

Sep 25, 202223:45
Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Soils for Seeds" / Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 (ESV) / Preacher: Andrew Brubaker

Sep 18, 202215:18
Sunday, September 11, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, September 11, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Hardened Hearts" / Scripture: Psalm 95 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Sep 11, 202227:12
Sunday, September 4, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, September 4, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Worship" / Scriptures: Psalm 95:6-7 and Hebrews 12:28-29 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Sep 04, 202225:29
Sunday, August 21, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, August 21, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Peace Through Reconciliation" / Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-12 and 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Dr. Timothy Boyle. 

Aug 21, 202223:05
Sunday, August 14, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, August 14, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Peacemakers" / Scriptures: Matthew 5:9; John 14:27 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Aug 14, 202223:11
Sunday, August 7, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, August 7, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Preacher: Rev Michael Larsen (Nagoya Union Church) / Sermon: Jesus and our mistakes 

Aug 07, 202226:24
Sunday, July 31, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, July 31, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Communicating the Gospel in a Shame Culture" / Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-11 and Hebrews 4:12-16 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Dr. Tim Boyle 

Jul 31, 202230:59
Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" / Scripture: Luke 11:1-13 (NRSVUE) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Jul 24, 202226:00
Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

  

Jul 17, 202233:01
Sunday, July 10, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "We Have Not Stopped Praying" / Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Jul 10, 202235:33
Sunday, June 26, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, June 26, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Plans of Hope for the Future" / Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung 

Jun 26, 202224:09
Sunday, June 19, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, June 19, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Father's Day. 

Jun 21, 202214:55
Sunday, June 12, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, June 12, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Scripture: John 16:12-15 (NIV) / Sermon: "The Three -Faced God": Rev. Claudia Genung

Jun 12, 202226:44
Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, June 5, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Show Up!" / Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (NRSV) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen 

Jun 05, 202225:59
Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: 'God Calls and What Do YOU Do?" / Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17 (NRSV) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

May 29, 202222:15
Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Encountering God When Least Expected" / Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 and John 1:51 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Tomoyo Akemoto 

May 22, 202232:22
Sunday, May 15, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, May 15, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Walking Together on the Road Ahead with Jesus" / Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

May 15, 202219:37
Sunday, May 8, 2022 - Worship Service Testimony

Sunday, May 8, 2022 - Worship Service Testimony

Testimony: "The Amazing Power of Song" / Anne Morimoto.  

May 08, 202205:40
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, May 1st, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: "Jesus Rose For Us" / Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NIV) / Preacher: Rev. Jonathan McCurley (ARI) 

May 01, 202220:45
Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: "Seeing is Believing?" / Scripture: John 20:19-31 / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung  

Apr 24, 202220:01
Sunday, April 17, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 17, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: " Easter People" / Scripture: Matthew 28: 1-10 / Preacher: Rev. Claudia Genung

Apr 17, 202217:11
Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon title: " Repent or Perish Part 3: But I Have Prayed for You "/ Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 (NRSV) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Apr 10, 202230:01
Sunday, April 3, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sunday, April 3, 2022 - Worship Service Sermon

Sermon: “Repent or Perish Part 2: We are Weary. So is God.” / Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-24 (NRSV) / Preacher: Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen

Apr 03, 202229:45