Fasting & The Bridegroom (Mark 2:18-22)

Fasting & The Bridegroom (Mark 2:18-22)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:18-22. Jesus and His disciples were criticized for not fasting according to the religious customs of the day. However, beneath this controversy lies a deeper warning about the danger of religious piety without true understanding, judging spirituality by outward practices, elevating human traditions above God's Word, and ultimately missing Jesus Christ—the Bridegroom of His covenant people.

Children of God by Adoption (John 1:12-13)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from John 1:12-13. For the Christian, the highest privilege is the right to call God your Father. It is this glorious truth that makes Christianity all the more exceptional and stand out among all other religions of the world. God chose to redeem hell-bound sinners and set us apart as His own precious children by the gracious act of adoption.

The Great Physician for Sinners (Mark 2:13-17)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:13-17. We see yet another conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders as He reclines at table with tax collectors and sinners. But no matter how corrupt your life, no matter how shameful your past, you are not beyond the reach of God’s grace. Christ, the Great Physician, came to call not the righteous, but sinners. There is grace in Christ for the worst of sinners, the foulest of men, and even for the scum of the earth.

Your Sins Are Forgiven (Mark 2:1-12)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 2:1-12. This famous account of Jesus healing the paralytic man is rich with theological gems. But it also reveals our greatest problem. It's not mental health, sickness, financial hardship, stress, singleness, or any other earthly troubles. Your greatest problem is your sin, and your only hope of pardon is the God-man Jesus Christ!

Ministry According to Jesus (Mark 1:35-45)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Mark 1:35-45. Every Christian is called to ministry—a life devoted to serving Christ, loving people, and advancing the gospel. But both our passion and practice of ministry, no matter how sincere and well-intended, must be carefully guided if we want to be useful in the service of Christ. In this passage, Mark shows us the true Servant sent of the Father. And by carefully studying His life, His Words, His heart, we learn vital lessons for faithful Christian ministry.