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2 Corinthians 4: Fixing Your Eyes on What Is Unseen
At Aburayama Shalom Church's memorial service, Pastor Yokota reads 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: do not lose heart, look to what is unseen.
油山シャローム教会 · 12 min read
Who is 油山シャローム教会?
油山シャローム教会 (Aburayama Shalom Church) is the everyday name of the Fukuoka Church, affiliated with the Japanese denomination 日本イエス・キリスト教団 (Nihon Iesu Kirisuto Kyodan). Founded in 1955, the church is located at 6-15-9 Higashi-Aburayama in Fukuoka's Jonan Ward (postal code 814-0155), close to Fukudai-mae Station. Two services are held every Sunday, a first one at 8:45 AM and a second at 11:10 AM, the latter streamed live on the church's YouTube channel since 2025. A new church building was completed in spring 2026.
Senior pastor Horo Yokota, who holds a PhD in New Testament studies from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, is known for making Bible messages accessible through everyday illustrations. In 2016 he also founded the Kyushu Christian Disaster Relief Center, which he still directs. He serves alongside emeritus pastor Takeyuki Yokota, who pioneered the work in Fukuoka, as well as an American missionary and a young evangelist responsible for youth ministry. Efficient Church presents here a selection of sermons from 油山シャローム教会, with a link back to the original video for each message featured.
Practical information
- Address
- 6-15-9 Higashi-Aburayama, Jonan-ku, 814-0155 Fukuoka · Directions
- Service
- Sunday at 8:45 and 11:10 (local time)
- Website
- aburayama.org
Sermon summaries from 油山シャローム教会
ECVIE INTÉRIEURE
油山シャローム教会 · 9 min read
In John 2, Jesse Rose shows how the anger of Jesus in the temple reveals his love for the presence of God, and how the cross opens the way to the Father.
ECSAINT-ESPRIT
油山シャローム教会 · 9 min read
Acts 1: Horo Yokota shows why Jesus said "wait" and why the church must pray and wait for power from on high in order to bear witness.
油山シャローム教会 · 9 min read
In Zechariah 4, Hōro Yokota shows that God's work advances by his Spirit, not by human strength: recognize your limits and follow the Spirit.
油山シャローム教会 · 10 min read
Genesis 39: Horo Yokota shows that the Lord was with Joseph in prison and shaped there a faith centered on God, no longer on self.
ECVIE INTÉRIEURE
油山シャローム教会 · 9 min read
For Pastor Yokota, thirsting for God is not a lack of faith but a sign of spiritual health. Psalm 42 and the torn veil.
油山シャローム教会 · 9 min read
With 1 John 2:24-25, Jesse Rose shows that eternal life is a relationship with God, found in Jesus, that begins right now.
油山シャローム教会 · 8 min read
In Jeremiah 15, Masami Nakayama shows a prophet crying out his pain to God and a Lord who lifts him up: I am with you to deliver you.
Watch the full teachings on their YouTube channel.
Frequently asked questions about 油山シャローム教会
What time is the Sunday service at 油山シャローム教会?
Two services are held every Sunday, the first at 8:45 AM and the second at 11:10 AM, which is also livestreamed on YouTube.
Who is the pastor of 油山シャローム教会?
The senior pastor is Horo Yokota, who holds a PhD in New Testament studies and also founded the Kyushu Christian Disaster Relief Center.
Where is 油山シャローム教会 located?
The church is located in Jonan Ward, Fukuoka, at 6-15-9 Higashi-Aburayama. Its sermons are also published on its YouTube channel.