In this insightful message, Reverend John Gorin explores a unique moment in the life of Christ: the story of a young Jesus in the temple. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, Reverend Gorin examines the only recorded event between Jesus’s birth and the start of his public ministry. He challenges us to look beyond the "Home Alone" moment experienced by Mary and Joseph and instead focus on the profound identity Jesus reveals in his Father’s house.
Whether you are starting a new year or seeking a deeper sense of belonging, this sermon offers a powerful reminder that through Christ, we are adopted into the same intimate relationship with God that Jesus modeled in the temple.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Priority of Presence: Why Jesus chose to stay behind in the temple courts to seek His Father’s presence.
Living for a Purpose: How Jesus, even as a child, was already "connecting dots" spiritually and aligning His life with His Father’s mission.
Overcoming Barriers to "Father": A compassionate look at how we can embrace God as our "True Father," even if our earthly experiences with fatherhood were difficult or "hot-tempered".
The Gift of Adoption: Understanding the "astounding" reality that we are predestined for adoption and can cry out to God as "Abba, Father".
About Reverend John Gorin: Reverend John Gorin is the rector of Holy Trinity silicon Valley. He provides a thoughtful, relational approach to the Gospel. His ministry emphasizes connecting ancient scriptural truths with the practical, everyday calling of modern believers.
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In this insightful message, Reverend John Gorin explores a unique moment in the life of Christ: the story of a young Jesus in the temple. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, Reverend Gorin examines the only recorded event between Jesus’s birth and the start of his public ministry. He challenges us to look beyond the "Home Alone" moment experienced by Mary and Joseph and instead focus on the profound identity Jesus reveals in his Father’s house.
Whether you are starting a new year or seeking a deeper sense of belonging, this sermon offers a powerful reminder that through Christ, we are adopted into the same intimate relationship with God that Jesus modeled in the temple.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Priority of Presence: Why Jesus chose to stay behind in the temple courts to seek His Father’s presence.
Living for a Purpose: How Jesus, even as a child, was already "connecting dots" spiritually and aligning His life with His Father’s mission.
Overcoming Barriers to "Father": A compassionate look at how we can embrace God as our "True Father," even if our earthly experiences with fatherhood were difficult or "hot-tempered".
The Gift of Adoption: Understanding the "astounding" reality that we are predestined for adoption and can cry out to God as "Abba, Father".
About Reverend John Gorin: Reverend John Gorin is the rector of Holy Trinity silicon Valley. He provides a thoughtful, relational approach to the Gospel. His ministry emphasizes connecting ancient scriptural truths with the practical, everyday calling of modern believers.
In a world filled with rising tensions, unexpected challenges, and daily anxieties, how do we stay rooted in Christ? In this final message of the Good News in Anxious Times series, Rev. John Gorin explores Paul’s pastoral wisdom from 2 Thessalonians, offering a biblical roadmap for navigating the pressures we face right now — not yesterday, not someday — but in the present moment.
Drawing from the struggles of the early Thessalonian church, Rev. Gorin reveals three powerful practices that help believers remain faithful and resilient amid stress, uncertainty, and spiritual opposition:
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The Posture we must take when pressures mount — and why avoidance, distraction, and numbing never lead to peace.
The Prayer Paul gives the church: “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”
The Practice of Sabbath rest — not as luxury, but as an act of trust, worship, and spiritual formation.
Through Scripture, pastoral insight, and real-life application, this sermon helps listeners face life’s pressures with courage, humility, and dependence on God. Whether you’re battling worry, navigating tough relationships, or simply feeling worn thin, this message offers hope, clarity, and a path toward spiritual renewal.
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In this insightful message, Reverend John Gorin explores a unique moment in the life of Christ: the story of a young Jesus in the temple. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, Reverend Gorin examines the only recorded event between Jesus’s birth and the start of his public ministry. He challenges us to look beyond the "Home Alone" moment experienced by Mary and Joseph and instead focus on the profound identity Jesus reveals in his Father’s house.
Whether you are starting a new year or seeking a deeper sense of belonging, this sermon offers a powerful reminder that through Christ, we are adopted into the same intimate relationship with God that Jesus modeled in the temple.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Priority of Presence: Why Jesus chose to stay behind in the temple courts to seek His Father’s presence.
Living for a Purpose: How Jesus, even as a child, was already "connecting dots" spiritually and aligning His life with His Father’s mission.
Overcoming Barriers to "Father": A compassionate look at how we can embrace God as our "True Father," even if our earthly experiences with fatherhood were difficult or "hot-tempered".
The Gift of Adoption: Understanding the "astounding" reality that we are predestined for adoption and can cry out to God as "Abba, Father".
About Reverend John Gorin: Reverend John Gorin is the rector of Holy Trinity silicon Valley. He provides a thoughtful, relational approach to the Gospel. His ministry emphasizes connecting ancient scriptural truths with the practical, everyday calling of modern believers.
