Preach The Word with David Ryu

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.

Doubting Thomas Meets The Risen Christ (John 20:24-31)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from John 20:24-31. Most people remember him as "Doubting Thomas". But John includes this unique account of a doubting disciple in his Gospel to persuade you to believe! Christianity is not a blind faith, in the sense that it requires you abandon all reason and logic. Thomas is not rejected and turned away for wanting to investigate the claim of the resurrection of Christ. In fact, we will see that his persistent and honest pursuit of truth is answered with grace.

The True Meaning of the Cross (Galatians 3:13-14)

Sermon by Rev. David Ryu, on Good Friday April 3, 2026, at Diaspora Church. The sermon text comes from Galatians 3:13-14. The cross is worn by many, but understood by few. Whether you hate the cross or love the cross, ignorance abounds. Do you have a true understanding of the cross of Jesus Christ? And if you do, does your heart still burn within you at the preaching of the cross? Because though it is foolishness to those who are perishing, it is the power of God and wisdom of God for salvation.