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Messages by ICA Tokyo, an international church in Tokyo, Japan — New episodes every Monday.

  1. 1d ago

    (In Japanese & English): How to Love People You Disagree With | Choosing Love Over Division | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    How do you love people you disagree with? In a world where it's easier to unfollow, block, cancel, or walk away, Jesus calls us to something different. In Part 4 of our FROM HERE TO THERE series, we explore what it means to build Christ-centered relationships and a church community where people with different personalities, cultures, opinions, and preferences can still live in unity. In Colossians 3:12–17, the Apostle Paul gives us a practical picture of how to treat people when relationships get difficult. Because Christian unity isn't built on how much we have in common, but on WHO we have in common: Jesus. In this message, discover 3 ways to love people you disagree with: Don't Allow Preferences to Become Requirements – People matter more than preferences. Sometimes it's better to lose the argument and win the person. Make Relationships Bigger Than Disagreements – Disagreements are moments. Relationships are bigger than moments. Choose forgiveness, patience, and grace over walking away. Your Actions Reveal Who You Represent – Before reacting, ask yourself: What does Jesus look like in this moment? Here's the truth: Love doesn't remove our differences. Love keeps our differences from becoming division. You can disagree deeply and still love faithfully. Because our relationships are part of our witness. The world needs to see people who disagree and still love, disappoint each other and still forgive, and remain united not because they have everything in common, but because they have Jesus in common. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Ephesians 2:19–22 Colossians 3:12–17 John 13:35 KEY TAKEAWAY:As a Christ-centered community, our differences are real, but Jesus is what brings us together. We choose JESUS over SELF and WE before ME. 📍 ICA Tokyo | International Church in Tokyo, Japan Whether you're exploring faith, looking for an English-speaking church in Tokyo, or wanting to grow in your relationship with Jesus, there's a place for you here. Subscribe for more practical Bible teaching, Christian messages, and conversations about following Jesus in everyday life. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  2. 2d ago

    How to Love People You Disagree With | Choosing Love Over Division | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    How do you love people you disagree with? In a world where it's easier to unfollow, block, cancel, or walk away, Jesus calls us to something different. In Part 4 of our FROM HERE TO THERE series, we explore what it means to build Christ-centered relationships and a church community where people with different personalities, cultures, opinions, and preferences can still live in unity. In Colossians 3:12–17, the Apostle Paul gives us a practical picture of how to treat people when relationships get difficult. Because Christian unity isn't built on how much we have in common, but on WHO we have in common: Jesus. In this message, discover 3 ways to love people you disagree with: Don't Allow Preferences to Become Requirements – People matter more than preferences. Sometimes it's better to lose the argument and win the person. Make Relationships Bigger Than Disagreements – Disagreements are moments. Relationships are bigger than moments. Choose forgiveness, patience, and grace over walking away. Your Actions Reveal Who You Represent – Before reacting, ask yourself: What does Jesus look like in this moment? Here's the truth: Love doesn't remove our differences. Love keeps our differences from becoming division. You can disagree deeply and still love faithfully. Because our relationships are part of our witness. The world needs to see people who disagree and still love, disappoint each other and still forgive, and remain united not because they have everything in common, but because they have Jesus in common. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Ephesians 2:19–22 Colossians 3:12–17 John 13:35 KEY TAKEAWAY:As a Christ-centered community, our differences are real, but Jesus is what brings us together. We choose JESUS over SELF and WE before ME. 📍 ICA Tokyo | International Church in Tokyo, Japan Whether you're exploring faith, looking for an English-speaking church in Tokyo, or wanting to grow in your relationship with Jesus, there's a place for you here. Subscribe for more practical Bible teaching, Christian messages, and conversations about following Jesus in everyday life. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  3. Oct 26

    (In Japanese & English): Your Family in 10 Years: 4 Ways to Build a Christ-Centered Home | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    What will your family look like 10 years from now? Will your children have a faith that lasts, the character to make wise decisions, and a relationship with Jesus that shapes how they live? In Part 3 of FROM HERE TO THERE, we explore how to build a Christ-centered home and create a family culture that passes faith from one generation to the next. You can’t control every decision your children will make, but you can shape the faith, values, and example they inherit from you. Discover 4 practical ways to build a Christ-centered family: Don’t Make Sin Easy — Set wise boundaries around technology, social media, relationships, and the influences shaping your home. Instill Values, Not Just Rules — Help your children understand why your family lives the way it does and develop convictions that last. Match Your Life to Your Words — Model authentic faith through your worship, your choices, your relationships, and even the way you handle mistakes. Bring God Into Everyday Moments — Make faith part of everyday conversations, from moments of fear and failure to gratitude and celebration. 📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:8–9, Proverbs 22:6, and Deuteronomy 6:4–9. Your children don’t need perfect parents. They need to see what it looks like to love Jesus, depend on God, practice forgiveness, and live out their faith every day. We’re not just a Christian family. We’re a Christ-centered home. Where you are today doesn’t have to be where you stay. Start building a home today that points the next generation toward Jesus. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  4. Oct 26

    Your Family in 10 Years: 4 Ways to Build a Christ-Centered Home | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    What will your family look like 10 years from now? Will your children have a faith that lasts, the character to make wise decisions, and a relationship with Jesus that shapes how they live? In Part 3 of FROM HERE TO THERE, we explore how to build a Christ-centered home and create a family culture that passes faith from one generation to the next. You can’t control every decision your children will make, but you can shape the faith, values, and example they inherit from you. Discover 4 practical ways to build a Christ-centered family: Don’t Make Sin Easy — Set wise boundaries around technology, social media, relationships, and the influences shaping your home. Instill Values, Not Just Rules — Help your children understand why your family lives the way it does and develop convictions that last. Match Your Life to Your Words — Model authentic faith through your worship, your choices, your relationships, and even the way you handle mistakes. Bring God Into Everyday Moments — Make faith part of everyday conversations, from moments of fear and failure to gratitude and celebration. 📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:8–9, Proverbs 22:6, and Deuteronomy 6:4–9. Your children don’t need perfect parents. They need to see what it looks like to love Jesus, depend on God, practice forgiveness, and live out their faith every day. We’re not just a Christian family. We’re a Christ-centered home. Where you are today doesn’t have to be where you stay. Start building a home today that points the next generation toward Jesus. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  5. Oct 19

    (In Japanese & English): Changing Your Family's Culture | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    What kind of culture are you building in your home? ❤️ Every family has patterns that shape how we communicate, handle conflict, forgive, and love one another. But what happens when those patterns are pulling your family away from the relationships you really want? In From Here to There #2: Changing Your Family’s Culture, discover how to move beyond simply keeping the peace and start intentionally building a Christ-centered home where Jesus shapes the way you love, serve, and treat one another. Because a strong family isn’t just defined by what it avoids. It’s defined by what it intentionally builds. In this message, you’ll discover how to: ❤️ Put Jesus at the center of your family and relationships 🗣️ Use life-giving words that build your spouse and family up 🤝 Resolve conflict instead of letting anger and resentment grow 🙏 Practice forgiveness instead of keeping score 🏡 Build a healthy family culture rooted in Christ-like love Here’s the question to ask yourself: What does Christ-like love require of you? You can’t change your family overnight, but with God’s help, you can start changing the culture of your home today. You don’t have to wait for someone else to make the first move. Choose to love first, forgive first, and serve first—just as Jesus did for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:6–13, Genesis 4:7, John 15:12, Ephesians 4:26–32 Listen to the full message and discover how small choices today can shape the future of your family. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  6. Oct 19

    Changing Your Family's Culture | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    What kind of culture are you building in your home? ❤️ Every family has patterns that shape how we communicate, handle conflict, forgive, and love one another. But what happens when those patterns are pulling your family away from the relationships you really want? In From Here to There #2: Changing Your Family’s Culture, discover how to move beyond simply keeping the peace and start intentionally building a Christ-centered home where Jesus shapes the way you love, serve, and treat one another. Because a strong family isn’t just defined by what it avoids. It’s defined by what it intentionally builds. In this message, you’ll discover how to: ❤️ Put Jesus at the center of your family and relationships 🗣️ Use life-giving words that build your spouse and family up 🤝 Resolve conflict instead of letting anger and resentment grow 🙏 Practice forgiveness instead of keeping score 🏡 Build a healthy family culture rooted in Christ-like love Here’s the question to ask yourself: What does Christ-like love require of you? You can’t change your family overnight, but with God’s help, you can start changing the culture of your home today. You don’t have to wait for someone else to make the first move. Choose to love first, forgive first, and serve first—just as Jesus did for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:6–13, Genesis 4:7, John 15:12, Ephesians 4:26–32 Listen to the full message and discover how small choices today can shape the future of your family. *Disclaimer: This summary has been made by a ChatGPT summary directly based off the original message notes.

  7. Oct 12

    (In Japanese & English): How Did I Get Here? | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    How did I get here? One bad decision rarely happens overnight. It’s often a series of small compromises that slowly take us somewhere we never intended to go. In this message, “From Here to There #1: How Did I Get Here?”, we look at the story of King David and how a man known for his integrity fell into devastating compromise. His story reminds us that pride can blind us, small choices shape our direction, and eventually, what’s happening in our hearts shows up in our lives. But here’s the good news: Where you are doesn’t have to be where you stay. Discover what the Bible says about overcoming temptation, breaking the cycle of bad decisions, and finding the courage to take your next right step. Through God’s faithfulness, there is always a way out, and through Jesus, there is grace, forgiveness, and a way forward. 📖 In this message, you’ll discover: How small compromises can lead to big consequences What King David’s fall teaches us about pride and spiritual drift Why good circumstances don’t automatically lead to good choices How to recognize temptation and choose God’s way out Why one bad decision doesn’t have to determine your next one How repentance can change your direction and help you move forward How to approach God with confidence and receive His grace Key Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1–4, Deuteronomy 17:17, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, Psalm 51:17, Hebrews 4:15–16. 💬 Reflection question: Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “How did I get here?” Remember, you may not be able to change the decision that brought you here, but you can choose what you do next. 📍 Join us at ICA Tokyo, an international, English-speaking church in Tokyo, Japan. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church community, or wanting to grow in your relationship with Jesus, there’s a place for you here. 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible-based messages, practical Christian teaching, and encouragement to follow Jesus every day.

  8. Oct 12

    How Did I Get Here? | Ps. Jonathan Lowrance

    How did I get here? One bad decision rarely happens overnight. It’s often a series of small compromises that slowly take us somewhere we never intended to go. In this message, “From Here to There #1: How Did I Get Here?”, we look at the story of King David and how a man known for his integrity fell into devastating compromise. His story reminds us that pride can blind us, small choices shape our direction, and eventually, what’s happening in our hearts shows up in our lives. But here’s the good news: Where you are doesn’t have to be where you stay. Discover what the Bible says about overcoming temptation, breaking the cycle of bad decisions, and finding the courage to take your next right step. Through God’s faithfulness, there is always a way out, and through Jesus, there is grace, forgiveness, and a way forward. 📖 In this message, you’ll discover: How small compromises can lead to big consequences What King David’s fall teaches us about pride and spiritual drift Why good circumstances don’t automatically lead to good choices How to recognize temptation and choose God’s way out Why one bad decision doesn’t have to determine your next one How repentance can change your direction and help you move forward How to approach God with confidence and receive His grace Key Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1–4, Deuteronomy 17:17, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, Psalm 51:17, Hebrews 4:15–16. 💬 Reflection question: Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “How did I get here?” Remember, you may not be able to change the decision that brought you here, but you can choose what you do next. 📍 Join us at ICA Tokyo, an international, English-speaking church in Tokyo, Japan. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church community, or wanting to grow in your relationship with Jesus, there’s a place for you here. 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible-based messages, practical Christian teaching, and encouragement to follow Jesus every day.

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Messages by ICA Tokyo, an international church in Tokyo, Japan — New episodes every Monday.

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  • Creator
    ICA Tokyo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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