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Christian Lee (2026 Sept 27, Sunday at Storyline Seoul)
Today's passage has been described as the Everest of Scripture. The apostle Paul covers 5 unanswerable questions to strengthen our faith and also declares we are “more than conquerors." Paul isn’t promising a life without suffering, pain, disappointment, or loss. He’s declaring that none of these things gets the final word over our lives. Through Christ, even the things that wound us can serve to deepen our faith, strengthen our courage, and transforms our character. We don’t conquer because we are strong enough to overcome—we conquer because the love of Christ that holds us is stronger than anything that comes against us. In Jesus, nothing is wasted, nothing can ultimately defeat us, and nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Christian Lee (2026 Sept 20, Sunday at Storyline Seoul)
When we are first saved many of us naturally think we had a great deal to do with our conversion. But as you continue to mature in Christ and study the Scriptures, the more you’ll move away from the feeling that you are responsible for your salvation or even contributing anything to it. The apostle Paul reveals the cosmic origins of our salvation through what is commonly known as the golden chain. Learn how this unbreakable chain can give us unshakable faith in times of trial and crisis.
Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Christian Lee (2026 Sept 13, Sunday at Storyline Seoul)
When suffering and temptation come, it can feel like our circumstances are in charge of our future. In Romans 8:28–30, Paul reminds us that beneath everything we see is the invisible hand of a sovereign and loving God, working all things together for our good. This promise gives us gratitude when life is good, removes anxiety when life goes wrong, and deep assurance that even our sins and failures cannot derail God’s good purposes to conform us into the image of his Son.
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Christian Lee (2026 Sept 6, Sunday at Storyline Seoul)
What if your groaning isn’t a sign that your faith is failing—but evidence that you’re longing for something better?
In Romans 8:18–27, Paul gives us a powerful picture of life between suffering and glory. Creation groans. We groan. And even the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with “groans too deep for words.” Our pain is real, but it is not the end of the story. The glory that is coming is greater than the suffering we experience now.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Christian Lee (2026 August 30, Sunday at Storyline Church)
Sin doesn’t always begin with what we do—it goes deeper to the level of our motivations and core beliefs. Self-pity tells us, “I’ve suffered enough,” while entitlement tells us, “I deserve better,” creating fertile ground for sin to grow. In Romans 8, Paul shows us sin isn't something we're called to manage, it's something we need to make war with and put to death. This battle isn't won through willpower or fear, but through beholding what Christ has done, believing we're empowered by the Holy Spirit, and being mindful of our new identity. Only when we are continually captivated by the gospel, can we kill off the weeds of self pity and entitlement.
Scripture: Romans 8:11-17

Erin Lee (2026 August 23, Sunday at Storyline Church)
In our distraction filled world, awakening our spiritual hunger when we abstain from the gifts in order to seek the Giver. In this sermon, we explore how fasting exposes the things we depend on, interrupts the patterns that keep us distracted, and redirects our desires toward the One who truly satisfies. Like trying to talk with a friend in a loud and crowded cafe., sometimes we need to remove ourselves from the noise in order to hear what he's saying.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3
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Christian Lee (2026 August 16, Sunday at Storyline Church)
The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Today's word invites us to imagine what becomes possible when we refuse to let failure, wounds, cynicism, or even our circumstances have the final word. The Spirit of resurrection empowers us to live with faith, hope, and love even in the face of barrenness, darkness, hostility, and futility. The grave didn't have the final word on Jesus—and it doesn't get the final word on you.
Scripture: Romans 8:15-11 

Christian Lee (2026 August 9, Sunday at Storyline Church)
What if the condemning voice in your head isn’t telling you the truth? The gospel proclaims there is now no condemnation. That means what Christ has done has the final say and not your worst thoughts about yourself. When we forget this, we live under patterns of fear, shame, and self contempt. Namely, hostility toward oneself and others. Which is the exact opposite of what Christ provides: shalom. In addition, the Holy Spirit is sent into your heart to give you progressive victory over the power of sin.
Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Christian Lee (2026 August 2, Sunday at Storyline Church)
Many believe the key to personal growth is greater education and self-esteem. Yet education and therapy alone cannot remove evil from the human heart. The gospel teaches that true transformation begins when we honestly acknowledge our wretchedness (our spiritual poverty) and look away from ourselves to the grace of Christ. Rooted in our new identity in Him, we can freely confess our struggles, rest in His righteousness, and depend daily on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Christian Lee (2026 July 26, Sunday, Storyline Church)
What if the underlying motive of every sin isn't greed, anger, or lust—but the desire to be in charge? In Romans 7:7–13, Paul reveals that God's law doesn't make us more sinful, it arouses and exposes the rebellious impulse already inside us. We feel an aversion to God's law because every command undermines our desire for personal sovereignty. The purpose of the good, righteous law of God is to show us the character of sin and convince us how utterly sinful we are so we would look outside ourselves to be saved and for the grace to grow.
Scripture: Romans 7:7-13
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