Browse published episodes from Pastor Joshua Lim in Family Chapel.
Nov 11, 2018 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we arrive at one of the most beautiful descriptions of humility seen in Christ. With this passage, Paul exhorts Christians to have the same humility as Christ, as it is seen in his incarnation and in his crucifixion. Humility is the way o
Nov 4, 2018 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here in our passage, Paul reminds us of our Christian citizenship. As Christian citizens, we are to live in line with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. WHAT that looks like is standing firm in unity before a hostile world full of tempting compromises. WHY we do
Oct 21, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we see the Gospel advance in an unexpected way while Paul is in prison. Unplanned inconveniences are unexpected opportunities for the unstoppable Gospel to advance. We need to recognize and embrace those life interruptions as God-given me
Sep 23, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we see that God is the righteous Judge. And in a world of injustice, the righteous Judge will bring justice. And that is a good thing (God has an answer for evil). But, we also have to recognize that we too are in danger of judgment. But
Sep 16, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we see how God responds to our pride. God's solution to the problem of our pride is found in calling us to repentance, humbling us, and restoring us. And in Christ, we see God's ultimate solution in the true King humbling Himself to bring
Sep 9, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this Sunday's passage, we see how we are to respond to the pressures of false worship in our world. Instead of giving in to the pressure of false worship, we should worship the true God alone, even if it costs us everything, because God alone is worthy
Sep 2, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we see that the God of heaven to whom alone belongs wisdom and power can reveal the hidden mystery concerning the future. He is the Revealer of mystery because He is the Ruler of history. And God is at work in history to bring about His K
Aug 26, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We are launching into our new series through the first 6 chapters of Daniel. This Sunday, we looked at Daniel 1:1-21. Here, we are introduced to the difficult situation the people of God find themselves in - exile in Babylon. In this foreign land, there i
Aug 19, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
This Sunday, we looked at what wisdom looks like in how we use our words. We are to use our words wisely because words are powerful - they either bring life or they bring death. To use our words wisely, we need to use our words carefully, truthfully, and
Aug 5, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We'll be looking at what wisdom looks like in how we use our time. We are to use time wisely by receiving it as a gift that has been entrusted to us to fulfill God’s purposes.
Jul 15, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We are continuing our summer series through Psalms & Proverbs and will be looking at Psalm 146 this Sunday. This Psalm is part of the collection know as the "Hallel Psalms" because they all start with the phrase "Hallelujah", which means "praise the Lord"
Jul 8, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this passage, we see how our Shepherd leads us through both green pastures as well as through dark valleys. He guides us until we safely reach Home. And ultimately, our Shepherd is Jesus Christ!
Jul 1, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We are kicking off 8 weeks of going through some Psalms and some topics in Proverbs during this Summer. And we'll be starting with Psalm 1. Here we see the blessed life, and it involves turning away from sin and following after God's Word. God seeks to br
Jun 24, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We are wrapping up our series through the book of 1 Timothy! In this passage, Paul issues a final call for perseverance. As we have been entrusted with the Gospel, we must persevere in godliness! Perseverance looks like fleeing from sin, following after G
Jun 17, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here in our passage, Paul addresses how Christians are to navigate a world of discontentment. Discontentment ultimately comes from a disconnection with the Gospel and ultimately leads to destruction. Rather than give into greedy discontentment which leads
Jun 10, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here in our passage, Paul addresses how Christians are to carry out their work. Christians are to work with excellence so that God’s name and Gospel will not be blasphemed and so that they can serve others well with their work. All work that is done wel
May 27, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here in our passage, Paul addresses how the local church is to help widows, those who are hurting. The local church, in partnership with the family, should support its hurting members by assessing real needs and godly character, in order to avoid hurting
May 20, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
We have seen the importance of godliness (and training for godliness) over the past few weeks. And from this point forward, Paul gives instructions on what godliness looks like within the context of the church community. He’s going to show how we are to
May 6, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here we see the importance of godliness since we are the church of the living God entrusted with the truth. And we'll see that the key to godly living is the Gospel. Resting in the finished work of Christ is what gives us the strength to live lives of god
Apr 29, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
With this passage, we'll be looking at the role of deacons in the life of the church. And we're going to see that deacons are ministers of mercy who are to meet the practical needs of the people. Given the role of a deacon at a local church, one must have
Apr 22, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
With this passage, we'll be looking at the role of elders in the life of the church. And we're going to see that elders are the pastors of the church who are to teach the church, lead the church, and protect the church. Given the role of an elder at a loc
Apr 8, 2018 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
With this passage, we'll be looking at Paul's call to prayer for all people. And we're going to see that we should pray for the salvation of all peoples because (1) God’s heart is for all peoples, (2) Christ’s work on the cross was for all peoples, an