First Presbyterian Church Of Englewood Audio

The "triumphal entry" made it look too easy - so easy that most didn't even notice. A Palm Sunday message on Mark 11:1-11, delivered on April 1, 2012 by Richard Hong.

The final week of our "Life Lessons" series looks at what we can learn from the life of Pontius Pilate. He tried to "wash his hands" of the execution of Jesus, but could he actually escape responsibility for his actions? A message on Matthew 27:11-26, delivered on March 25, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Week 3 of our "Life Lessons" series looks at what we can learn from the life of Elijah. Do we have enough faith in God's provision to challenge not just ourselves but others to acts of faith? A message on 1 Kings 17:8-16, delivered on March 18, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Week 2 of our "Life Lessons" series looks at what we can learn from the life of Sarah. God's care for us is not dependent on the role we play in God's purposes. A message on Genesis 21:1-14, delivered on March 11, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Week 1 of our "Life Lessons" series looks at what we can learn from the life of Nehemiah. A message on Nehemiah 6:1-9, delivered on March 4, 2012 by Richard Hong.

When you think you have fears, consider the Christians who were persecuted under Nero. A message on 1 Peter 3:13-22, delivered on February 26, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Forgiveness. The most important thing Jesus teaches and the hardest thing to do. A message on Mark 2:1-12, delivered on February 19, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Do you ever wonder if God really loves you? A message on Mark 1:40-45, delivered on February 12, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Jesus doesn't just heal us; he restores us to a sense of purpose. A message on Mark 1:29-39, delivered on February 5, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Teaching with authority is different from having the authority to teach. A message on Mark 1:21-28, delivered on January 29, 2012 by Richard Hong.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation that calls for dropping everything else. A message on Mark 1:14-20, delivered on January 22, 2012 by Richard Hong.

It's tempting to put things off and deal with them later. But for our nation, our faith, and our personal lives, this isn't a great strategy. A message on John 1:43-51, delivered on January 15, 2012 by Richard Hong.

In the early days of Christianity, some believers didn't quite get the entire message. Some of us today are also missing out on critical parts of faith - and often the very best parts. A message on Acts 19:1-7, delivered on January 8, 2012 by Richard Hong.

We like people who finish what they start. But when it comes to the things of God, faithfulness is doing when the finish line seems far away. A message on Luke 2:22-40, delivered on New Year's Day 2012 by Richard Hong.

A thousand years before Jesus, the Psalmist assured us that the Lord would come to judge the world with righteousness. What makes this Good News? A brief message on Psalm 98, delivered on Christmas Day 2011 by Richard Hong.

The shepherds were amazed, but Mary treasured their words. "But?" Were the words meant to amaze us, or meant to be treasured? A brief message on Luke 2:8-20, delivered on Christmas Eve 2011 by Richard Hong.

Mary immediately answered the angel with an incredible willingness to serve. How do we "practice" so we can be better followers of Jesus? A message on Luke 1:26-38, delivered on December 18, 2011 by Richard Hong.

There are so many needs in the world that trying to help can feel like a no-win scenario. So how do we carry on? A message on John 1:6-8, 19-28, delivered on December 11, 2011 by Richard Hong.

"That must have been some star" - said one of our elders about the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem. A brief Christmas message delivered at our 100th Candlelight Carol Service on December 11, 2011 by Richard Hong.

"The beginning of the gospel..." so begins the account by Mark of Jesus' life and ministry. But what did he mean by "the beginning"? The beginning is more than just the first words of a new book, it's the start of a new life. A message on Mark 1:1-8, delivered on December 4, 2011 by Richard Hong.