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[Sermon] Wrestling in the Middle
Guest preacher and TLCS member Lori Schmidt invites us into the honest, often painful space between hope and resolution—what she calls “living in the middle.”

Lori Schmidt
Jun 1
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[Sermon] Even When We Can't
Conversations on the Road: Rachel Tobin. Jesus gave us a new commandment: love one another. But what happens when we just… can’t?
Hector Garfias-Toledo
May 18
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[Sermon] One Great People of God
In a world fractured by fear, propaganda, and division, Revelation reminds us of God's dream already unfolding: a multitude from every nation, gathered in joy, praising the Lamb who was slain.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
May 11
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[Sermon] Pulled from the Deep
When fear, loss, or uncertainty overwhelms us, we often retreat to the familiar—to places, routines, or identities that feel safe.
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[Sermon] Peace Be With You: Seeing and Believing
Sermon by Van Hutton for April 27, 2025 - Second Sunday of Easter.

Josh Judd-Herzfeldt
Apr 27
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[Sermon] The Disruption of Resurrection
The resurrection is a divine disruption—a holy shaking of our assumptions, plans, and even our faith
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Apr 20
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[Sermon] Take Off Your Shoes
The Sacred Scandal of Bare Feet and Broken Hearts

David Horton
Apr 17
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[Sermon] Disrupted by Praise
Palm Sunday is a story of holy disruption.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Apr 13
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[Sermon] The Beauty That Disrupts
When Mary pours perfume on Jesus' feet, it’s more than an act of devotion—it’s a bold, prophetic gesture that unsettles those around her.
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[Sermon] The Prodigal Gift of Belonging
In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals a God whose grace overflows beyond expectation
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Mar 31
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[Sermon] God’s Garden: Rooted in Worth
Too often, we live as if we must prove our worth—at work, in relationships, in society.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Mar 23
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[Sermon] Embraced by Grace: A Full Lenten Journey
Lent, typically seen as a time of scarcity, is reimagined this Sunday as a time of fullness

Jeff Tobin
Mar 16
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[Sermon] Finding Life in the Barren Places
It’s easy to believe that deserts—literal or spiritual—are places of absence. But what if they are places of transformation?
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[Sermon] Living in the Light of God's Reign
The Transfiguration is a moment of revelation, but its purpose is not to transport us to another world
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[Sermon] Into the Deep: Trusting God Beyond the Shore
Jesus calls us beyond the safety of the shore into the deep waters of faith.

Beverly Piro
Feb 9
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[Sermon] Radical Inclusion: The Gospel We Live, Not Just Speak
Jesus' first sermon in Luke wasn't just a reading of Isaiah—it was a declaration of his mission

David Horton
Feb 2
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[Sermon] Justice in the Body of Christ
Pastor Hector's Epiphany 3 sermon examines the role of justice within the church as the body of Christ.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Jan 26
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[Sermon] Gifts for the Common Good
Every gift—whether wisdom, service, or energy—is intended to benefit the entire community

Jeff Tobin
Jan 19
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[Sermon] Baptized Into the Way of Christ
The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of a ministry that defied expectations and dismantled the status quo.

Beverly Piro
Jan 12
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[Sermon] Winding Paths, Guiding Stars
The journey of the Magi to meet Jesus wasn’t straightforward, and neither are our lives.
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