Dangerous Christmas December 29, 2019

"Dangerous Christmas" A message on the first Sunday after Christmas, looking at Matthew 2:13-23, where Mary, Joseph, and Jesus have to flee to Egypt because of danger they faced from King Herod. We reflect on the danger in our world, how God responds to this danger, and how we can respond as well. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 29, 2019.

The Meaning of the Manger December 24, 2019

"The Meaning of the Manger" Christmas Eve message, reflecting on the meaning of the manger from Luke's account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church on December 24, 2019.

Calculating Christmas December 22, 2019

"Calculating Christmas" The message at our Joint English-Chinese Christmas Celebration worship service, looking at Matthew 1:18-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen (with translation from Pastor Novy Yiu) at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 22, 2019.

Jesus: God With Us December 15, 2019

"Jesus: God With Us" The third message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah," looking at what happens when God comes to be with us, as we see in Isaiah 35:1-10, and how this was fulfilled in Jesus. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 15, 2019.

Jesus: The Ultimate Ruler December 8, 2019

"Jesus: The Ultimate Ruler" The second message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah," looking at how Jesus was the "Ultimate Ruler" in Isaiah 11:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 8, 2019.

Jesus: The New Temple December 1, 2019

"Jesus: The New Temple" The first message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah." We look at how Jesus fulfilled the role of the temple, as seen in Isaiah 2:1-5, and what that means for our lives today. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 1, 2019.

God's In-Breaking Kingdom November 24, 2019

"God's In-Breaking Kingdom" The tenth and final message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of God and how God's Kingdom is breaking into our world today. Sermon text is Luke 17:20-21. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 24, 2019.

Atonement November 17, 2019

"Atonement" The ninth message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the meaning of the atonement, which Jesus accomplished through his death on the cross. Sermon text is Romans 5:6-11. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 17, 2019.

Miracles November 10, 2019

"Miracles" The eighth message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at why to believe that God has done miracles in the past and still does miracles today. Sermon text is John 11:38-44. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 2019.

The Only Way? November 3, 2019

"The Only Way?" The seventh message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the claim that Jesus is the only way to salvation. Sermon text is John 14:1-7. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 3, 2019.

Heaven and Hell October 27, 2019

"Heaven and Hell" The sixth message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the reasons to believe in the Christian understanding of heaven and hell. Sermon text is Luke 16:19-31. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 27, 2019.

Are You Good? Are You God? October 20, 2019 - Brandon Tong

"Are You Good? Are You God?" The fifth message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the problem of evil and suffering. Sermon text is Matthew 27:38-50. Preached by Brandon Tong at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn on October 20, 2019.

The Divinity of Christ October 6, 2019

"The Divinity of Christ" The fourth message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the reasons for believing in the divinity of Christ. Sermon text is John 10:22-33. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 6, 2019.

The Authority of Scripture September 29, 2019

"The Authority of Scripture" The third message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the reasons to believe in the authority of Scripture. Sermon text is 2 Peter 1:16-21. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 29, 2019.

God's Existence September 22, 2019

"God's Existence" The second message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at the question of God's Existence. Sermon text is Romans 1:18-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 22, 2019.

Reasons for Faith September 8, 2019

"Reasons for Faith" The first message in our "Reasons for Faith" sermon series, looking at why we should have reasons for what we believe as Christians. Sermon text is 1 Peter 3:15-16. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 8, 2019.

Saved and Sent September 1, 2019

"Saved and Sent" The final message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at the remarkable conversion story of Saul of Tarsus in Acts 9, who was saved and then sent as a witness to what God had done in his life. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 1, 2019.

Witnessing As We Go August 18, 2019

"Witnessing As We Go" The tenth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at the example of Philip's witness to an Ethiopian man in Acts 8:26-40. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen (with Chinese translation) at a joint English-Chinese service at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on August 18, 2019.

The Freedom of the Spirit August 11, 2019

"The Freedom of the Spirit" The ninth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at the freedom of the Holy Spirit to work in unexpected ways, as we see in Acts 8:1-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on August 11, 2019.

No Fear August 4, 2019

"No Fear" The eighth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at the life and death of Stephen in Acts 6:8-15 and 7:51-60, and how he showed "no fear" in the face of opposition and even death. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on August 4, 2019.

Unity in Diversity July 28, 2019

"Unity in Diversity" The seventh message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at Acts 6:1-7, where we see the Jerusalem church seek to built unity in the midst of diversity. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on July 28, 2019.

Unstoppable Force July 14, 2019

"Unstoppable Force" The sixth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at Acts 5:12-42, where we see the unstoppable force of God's mission and how different individuals respond to it. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on July 14, 2019.

Integrity July 7, 2019

"Integrity" The fifth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at Acts 5:1-11, where the issue of integrity is addressed in the Jerusalem church. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on July 7, 2019.

Empowering Prayer June 30, 2019

"Empowering Prayer" The fourth message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at Acts 4:23-37, where the believers in Jerusalem respond to adversity by praying for boldness and empowerment. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 2019.

Confident Witness June 23, 2019

"Confident Witness" The third message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at Acts 4:1-22, where Peter and John display a confident witness in the face of opposition. We explore how to have a confident witness in our lives. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 23, 2019.

Power in Word and Deed June 16, 2019

"Power in Word and Deed" The second message in our "Witnesses" sermon series, looking at the witness of Peter and John in Acts 3:1-26. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 16, 2019.

Witnesses June 2, 2019

"Witnesses" The first message in a new summer sermon series from the book of Acts, looking at Jesus' call for the disciples to be his witnesses in Acts 1:1-11. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 2, 2019.

Beyond Failure May 26, 2019

"Beyond Failure" The fourth message in our "Eastertide" sermon series, looking at Jesus' encounter with Simon Peter in John 21:15-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 2019.

Catching Fish and Eating Breakfast May 19, 2019

"Catching Fish and Eating Breakfast" The third message in our "Eastertide" sermon series, looking at Jesus' encounter with the disciples at the Sea of Galilee in John 21:1-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 19, 2019.

Dealing With Doubt May 12, 2019

"Dealing With Doubt" The second message in our "Eastertide" sermon series, looking at the Resurrected Jesus' encounter with Thomas in John 20:24-31. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 12, 2019.

"Beyond Fear" May 5, 2019

"Beyond Fear" The first message in our "Eastertide" sermon series, looking at the Resurrected Jesus' encounter with his disciples in John 20:19-23. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 5, 2019.

"Life Out of Death" April 21, 2019

"Life Out of Death" Easter Sunday message from Luke 24:1-12, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 21, 2019.

"Who Is This?" April 14, 2019

"Who Is This?" Palm Sunday message from Matthew 21:1-11, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 2019.

"Develop a Rule of Life" April 7, 2019

"Develop a Rule of Life" The eighth and final message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 2019. Sermon text: Acts 2:42-47.

"Grow into an Emotionally Healthy Adult" March 31, 2019

"Grow into an Emotionally Healthy Adult" The seventh message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 31, 2019.

Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath March 24, 2019

"Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath" The sixth message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 24, 2019.

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss March 17, 2019

"Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss" The fifth message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 17, 2019.

Journey Through the Wall March 10, 2019

"Journey Through the Wall" The fourth message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 10, 2019.

Going Back To Go Forward March 3, 2019

"Going Back To Go Forward" The third message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 3, 2019.

"Know Yourself That You May Know God" February 24, 2019

"Know Yourself That You May Know God" The second message in our "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" sermon series, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church in Brooklyn, NY on February 24, 2019.

"The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality" February 17, 2019

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"Introducing Jesus: Disciple-Maker" February 10, 2019

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"Introducing Jesus: Rejected" February 3, 2019

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"Introducing Jesus: The Liberator" January 27, 2019

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"Introducing Jesus: Tempted Yet Victorious" January 20, 2019

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"Introducing Jesus: Spirit-Empowered Son" January 13, 2019

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"Searching" January 6, 2018

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