Songs of the Season: Simeon's Song // December 27, 2020

"Simeon's Song" The fourth and final message in our "Songs of the Season" Advent sermon series, looking at Simeon's Song from Luke 2:25-35. Preached by Pastor Brandon Tong at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 27, 2020.

Songs of the Season: The Angels' Song // December 20, 2020

"The Angels' Song" The third message in our "Songs of the Season" Advent sermon series, looking at The Angels' Song from Luke 2:8-20, as the angels announced glory to God and peace on earth to the shepherds. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 20, 2020.

Songs of the Season: Zechariah's Song // December 13, 2020

"Zechariah's Song" The second message in our "Songs of the Season" Advent sermon series, looking at Zechariah's Song from Luke 1:67-79, and how it speaks into our experience of waiting, especially during this challenging year of 2020. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 13, 2020.

Songs of the Season: Mary's Song // December 6, 2020

"Mary's Song" The first message in our "Songs of the Season" Advent sermon series, looking at Mary's Song from Luke 1:46-55, which speaks about God's reversals in our world and in our lives. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on December 6, 2020.

What is Faith? November 29, 2020 - Brandon Tong

"What is Faith?" Our Director of Youth & Children's Ministries, Brandon Tong, preaches a Thanksgiving-focused message from Luke 17:11-19, looking at the question, "what is faith?" Preached by Pastor Brandon Tong at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 29, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: A Rule of Life November 22, 2020

"A Rule of Life" The ninth and final message in our "Rhythms of Rest" sermon series, looking at the rhythm of "A Rule of Life" from Acts 2:42-47, which gives us a picture of the rule of life that the early Christians followed, and what that might look like in our lives today. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 22, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Honoring the Body November 15, 2020

"Honoring the Body" The eighth message in our "Rhythms of Rest" sermon series, looking at the rhythm of "honoring the body" from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which speaks about how we are called to honor God with our physical bodies. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 15, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Simplicity November 8, 2020

"Simplicity" The seventh message in our "Rhythms of Rest" sermon series, looking at the rhythm of simplicity from Matthew 6:19-34, where Jesus calls us not to store up treasures on earth, but to live simply and seek first God's kingdom. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 8, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Self-Examination November 1, 2020

"Self-Examination" The sixth message in our "Rhythms of Rest" sermon series, looking at the rhythm of self-examination from Psalm 139:23-24. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on November 1, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Scripture October 25, 2020

"Scripture" The fifth message in our "Rhythms of Rest" series, looking at the rhythm of reading and meditating on Scripture from Psalm 1:1-6. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 25, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Prayer October 18, 2020

"Prayer" The third message in our "Rhythms of Rest" series, looking at the rhythm of prayer from Matthew 6:5-8, where Jesus speaks about true prayer that brings rest, in contrast to false prayer and living that brings exhaustion. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 18, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Sabbath October 11, 2020

"Sabbath" The second message in our "Rhythms of Rest" series, looking at the rhythm of Sabbath from Deuteronomy 5:12-15, where we see how the Sabbath helps to free us from various things in our culture that would enslave us. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 11, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Solitude October 4, 2020

"Solitude" The second message in our "Rhythms of Rest" series, looking at the rhythm of solitude from Mark 1:35-39, where Jesus shows us the importance of withdrawing to spend time alone with God. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on October 4, 2020.

Rhythms of Rest: Silence and Stillness September 27, 2020

"Silence and Stillness" The first message in our "Rhythms of Rest" series, looking at the rhythm of "Silence and Stillness." Pastor Andy looks at Psalm 46:10 and other passages of Scripture to explore the value of being silent and still in order to experience rest for our souls. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 27, 2020.

Rest for the Weary September 20, 2020

 "Rest for the Weary" Pastor Andy returns from his Sabbatical to talk about "rest for the weary" from Matthew 11:28-30, and what it means to take up Jesus' "easy yoke" in our lives. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on September 20, 2020.

Sabbath Rest June 14, 2020

"Sabbath Rest" Pastor Andy's final sermon before leaving on Sabbatical, where he looks at the Sabbath year in Leviticus 25:1-7 and what it teaches us about "Sabbath Rest." Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 14, 2020.

The Spirit's Conviction June 7, 2020

"The Spirit's Conviction" The fourth message in our series on the Holy Spirit, looking at what Jesus says in John 16:5-15 about how the Spirit convicts the world. Pastor Andy looks specifically at how this passage speaks into the events of the past two weeks, and especially as it relates to the sin of racism. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on June 7, 2020.

The Spirit's Teaching May 24, 2020

"The Spirit's Teaching" The second message in our series on "The Holy Spirit," looking at what Jesus says in John 14:25-27 about how the Holy Spirit teaches believers. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 24, 2020.

The Spirit's Presence May 17, 2020

"The Spirit's Presence" The first message in our series on "The Holy Spirit," looking at Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit's presence from John 14:15-21. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on May 17, 2020.

The Hardest Journey April 26, 2020

"The Hardest Journey" The tenth and final message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at Abraham's "hardest journey" in Genesis 22, where God asks him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 2020.

Audacious Prayer April 19, 2020

"Audacious Prayer" The ninth message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at Abraham's "audacious prayer" in Genesis 18:16-33. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 2020.

A Different Kind of Easter April 12, 2020

"A Different Kind of Easter" An Easter Sunday message from John 20:1-9, reflecting on the "different kind of Easter" we are having this year, and how the risen Jesus wants to meet us in these very different circumstances. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at home for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 12, 2020.

Praise in a Pandemic April 5, 2020

"Praise in a Pandemic" A Palm Sunday message on John 12:12-19, looking at how we can praise God in the midst of a world of trouble. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at home for 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on April 5, 2020.

Through the Storm March 22, 2020

"Through the Storm" Pastor Andy preaches from home in this sermon (over video), addressing the congregation in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, and looks at Mark 4:35-41, where Jesus brings the disciples "through the storm."

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? March 8, 2020

"Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?" The eighth message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at the moment in Genesis 18 when Sarah laughs and tries to hide her doubt, but God responds with the question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 8, 2020.

The Sign of the Covenant March 1, 2020

"The Sign of the Covenant" The seventh message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at God's confirmation of his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17, where he institutes the covenant sign of circumcision. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on March 1, 2020.

The Seeing God February 16, 2020

"The Seeing God" The sixth message in our Abraham sermon series, where we see Abram and Sarai taking things into their own hands, and God encountering Hagar to show that He sees her. Sermon text is Genesis 16:1-16. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on February 16, 2020.

Covenant Promises February 9, 2020

"Covenant Promises" The fifth message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at the covenant that God makes with Abraham in Genesis 15, and how God makes covenant promises to us today. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on February 9, 2020.

Rescue Mission February 2, 2020

"Rescue Mission" The fourth message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at the "rescue mission" that Abraham undertakes to rescue his nephew Lot, and what it teaches us about being part of God's mission to rescue people today. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on February 2, 2020.

Crossroads January 26, 2020

"Crossroads" The third message in our Abraham sermon series, looking at the crossroads that Abraham and Lot face in Genesis 13, and how it speaks into moments when we face a crossroads in life. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on January 26, 2020.

Stumbling on the Journey January 12, 2020

"Stumbling on the Journey" The second message in our series, "Abraham: A Journey of Faith," looking at Abraham's "stumbling" along the journey in Genesis 12:10-20, and how God meets him there. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on January 12, 2020.

Beginning the Journey January 5, 2020

"Beginning the Journey" The first message in our series, "Abraham: A Journey of Faith," looking at the beginning of Abraham's journey from Genesis 12:1-9, and what it shows us about our own journey of faith. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at 59th Street Church in Brooklyn, NY on January 5, 2020.