How to Rise Above Offense | Stop Being Easily Offended & Respond Like Jesus | Jonathan Lowrance

The Prodigal Son EXPLAINED | The Heart of the Loving Father (Luke 15) | Ps. Daniel Matsunaga

In this powerful message from Luke 15:11–24, we dive deep into one of the most famous parables Jesus ever told — The Parable of the Lost Son, also known as The Prodigal Son. But what if the story was never mainly about the son… and always about the Father? 👀 Jesus shares this story after religious leaders criticize Him for welcoming sinners. Through the lost sheep, lost coin, and finally the lost son, Jesus reveals the heart of God toward broken, wandering people. 💔 A grieving Father 🙏 A longing Father ❤️ A compassionate Father 🤝 A reconciling Father This sermon uncovers the true character of God — not as an angry, distant judge, but as a loving Father waiting with open arms for His children to come home. If you’ve ever felt too far gone, ashamed, rejected, or like you need to “clean yourself up” before coming to God, this message is for you. 📖 Scripture: Luke 15:11–32 🎙️ Series: Stories Jesus Told 🌏 International Christian Assembly Tokyo ✨ No matter your past, the Father is still looking down the road for you. 👇 Comment below: What part of the Prodigal Son story impacts you the most? 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible teaching, Christian encouragement, and sermons from Tokyo, Japan.

God Won’t Stop Searching for You | The Lost Coin Parable | Ps. Daniel Matsunaga

Have you ever felt forgotten, unseen, or spiritually lost? In the Parable of the Lost Coin, Jesus reveals something powerful about the heart of God: He searches for what is lost because every person has value. 🪙❤️ This message dives deep into Luke 15 and reminds us that God doesn’t give up on people. No matter how far you’ve wandered, how broken you feel, or how invisible you think you are—He still pursues you. In this sermon/message, you’ll discover: ✨ The meaning behind the Lost Coin parable ✨ Why God compares us to something valuable ✨ How Heaven responds when one person is found ✨ What this story teaches about grace, repentance, and identity If you’ve been searching for hope, purpose, or a reminder of God’s love, this message is for you. 📖 Luke 15:8-10 🙏 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Christian messages, Bible teaching, and encouragement.

Why Jesus Loved the People Religion Rejected | The Lost Sheep Explained | Ps. Daniel Matsunaga

Why were sinners drawn to Jesus… while religious people criticized Him? In this message from Luke 15:1-7, we unpack the Parable of the Lost Sheep and what it reveals about the heart of Jesus. While the Pharisees judged people for their failures, Jesus moved toward the broken, the rejected, and the lost. This sermon explores: ✨ Why Jesus spent time with sinners ✨ The danger of self-righteousness and pride ✨ What the lost sheep really represents ✨ How Jesus pursues people with love and grace ✨ Why heaven celebrates repentance and transformation So many people feel disqualified because of their past, mistakes, shame, or failures. But the message of Luke 15 is that Jesus came to seek the lost — not avoid them. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still wants someone who’s messed up, this message is for you. 📖 Luke 15:1-7 Subscribe for more Bible teaching, faith conversations, and encouraging Christian content.

When Pain Becomes Your Playlist | God Heals the Brokenhearted | Melissa Lowrance

What happens when pain becomes the loudest voice in your mind? In this final message of our Playlist series, we talk about the wounds that don’t easily go away — rejection, betrayal, abandonment, abuse, disappointment, and emotional pain that continues to shape the way we think, trust, worship, and relate to God. Sometimes the deepest wounds become the internal soundtrack of our lives: * “I’m not worthy of love.” * “I’ll always be broken.” * “God abandoned me.” * “I can’t trust anyone.” But what if your pain is not proof that God left you… but an invitation for healing? Through the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 and 21, we discover three powerful truths about God’s heart for wounded people: ✔️ God sees you ✔️ God hears your cries ✔️ God provides in the wilderness This sermon is for anyone struggling with emotional wounds, church hurt, trauma, anxiety, rejection, insecurity, or feeling distant from God. Jesus still heals the brokenhearted. 📖 Key Scriptures: * Genesis 16 * Genesis 21:15-20 * Psalm 147:3 🙏 If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so more people can encounter the hope and healing of Jesus.

How to Rise Above Offense | Stop Being Easily Offended & Respond Like Jesus | Jonathan Lowrance

Are you tired of being easily offended? Struggling with anger, frustration, or hurt caused by others? In this powerful message, How to Rise Above Offense, we dive into what the Bible says about dealing with offense, controlling anger, and responding with grace instead of retaliation. In a world where people are quick to react and slow to listen, this sermon unpacks how to break free from the cycle of offense and live with peace, wisdom, and Christ-like love. * Why offense is so easy—and so dangerous * The difference between righteous anger and self-righteous anger * How offense shapes your perspective and relationships * Biblical ways to respond instead of reacting emotionally * How to choose peace over proving a point * What it really means to “overlook an offense” * How to respond like Jesus when hurt by others * James 1:19–20 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger * Ephesians 4:2–3 — Walk in humility, patience, and unity * Proverbs 19:11 — It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense * 1 Peter 3:8–9 — Respond to insults with blessing You don’t become like Jesus by avoiding offense—you become like Him by how you respond to it. Offense says: “Get even.” God says: “Do good.” Do you want to make a point… or make a difference? Choose to: * Assume the best * Overlook instead of overreact * Respond with blessing, not retaliation If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible-based teaching and practical messages to help you grow in your faith. Join our community in Tokyo or online—everyone is welcome!