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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
2 days ago
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BQiY2GssBek/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J1m61CkqwKI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oRBYsCnaGZs/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ic_UTidnxpU/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pDJR0HnQyv8/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sYjvz4hmajg/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fRPxbazQiGI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TTDe-VWkUk/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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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[Sermon] Love Calls You By Name
At the heart of the Christmas story is an extraordinary proclamation: a Savior is born, and God has drawn near.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Dec 24, 2024
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