Summary of New Wine Skins | Ryan Kwon | 6/15/25 (Sermon Only)

Summary of Key Wellness, Self-Care, and Productivity Insights from "New Wine Skins | Ryan Kwon | 6/15/25"

The sermon by Ryan Kwon centers on Spiritual Wellness, emphasizing transformation through relationship with Jesus rather than mere religious formality. The key strategies and insights focus on cultivating authentic faith, embracing grace, and prioritizing heart over ritual.

Key Wellness and Self-Care Strategies

Prioritize Relationship Over Religion
- Avoid empty rituals or traditions that do not lead to transformation.
- True Spiritual Wellness comes from a living relationship with Jesus, not just attendance or outward religious behavior.
- Example: Church attendance or owning gym equipment doesn’t guarantee spiritual or physical fitness unless actively engaged.
Focus on Substance, Not Form
- Spiritual disciplines like fasting and Prayer are windows to experience God’s presence, not ends in themselves.
- Don’t worship the form (fasting, attendance, Prayer posture) but seek the substance (God’s presence, transformation).
- Prepare your heart before engaging in worship or spiritual activities, just as you would prepare for important life events (e.g., preparing for golf).
Embrace Joy and Rest Instead of Burden and Guilt
- Jesus brings joy and rest, not guilt or burdensome rules.
- The Sabbath is a gift for rest and restoration, not a set of legalistic burdens.
- Let go of guilt and performance-based spirituality; embrace grace and freedom.
Reject Self-Righteousness and Emphasize Compassion
- Avoid valuing performance and external appearances over mercy and love.
- Compassion and heart-centered faith matter more than perfect doctrine or behavior.
- Model authentic faith and vulnerability to your family rather than just rules and religious correctness.
Allow Scripture to Examine You
- Be open to correction and sanctification through Scripture rather than only seeking comfort.
- Avoid editing or bending scripture to fit personal ideologies or political views.
- Submit to the full counsel of God’s word for true transformation.

Practical Productivity and Spiritual Engagement Tips

Prepare Intentionally for Spiritual Engagement
- Just as you prepare mentally and physically for activities like golf, prepare spiritually for worship and Prayer.
- Engage actively and expectantly, not passively or just going through the motions.
Use Prayer as a Faith Practice
- Prayer should flow from faith, not just formulaic recitation.
- The structure of Prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) is helpful but faith behind the Prayer is most important.
- Be honest and vulnerable in Prayer, allowing space for real emotions and struggles.
Cultivate a Heart of Mercy in Leadership and Parenting
- Lead your household with grace and compassion, not just rules and expectations.
- Show your children what a real relationship with Jesus looks like through your prayers, confessions, and love.
- Allow space for struggle and imperfection in yourself and others.

Four Realities to Reorient Your Heart (Summary of Jesus’ Transformative Work)

Jesus is the Bridegroom Who Brings Joy, Not Guilt
Jesus is the New Wine Who Offers New Life, Not Just Patching Old Life
Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath Who Offers Rest, Not Burden
Jesus is the Lamb of God Who Ends Dead Religion and Offers Redemption

Final Encouragement

Stop pretending to be close to God if you feel distant.
Surrender to grace rather than striving harder.
Come to Jesus as you are, letting Him transform you from within.
Embrace your identity in Christ and receive His love and righteousness freely.

Presenter

Ryan Kwon
Pastor at Resonate Church, delivering the sermon titled "New Wine Skins" on June 15, 2025.