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[Sermon] The God Who Still Burns Bright
When Moses turned aside to see the bush that burned without being consumed, he encountered the God whose presence endures through every season of life.

Jeff Tobin
6 days ago


[Sermon] The Bow, the Dove, and the Small Signs of Hope
When Noah released the dove, it returned carrying only a single olive leaf—yet that small sign was enough to remind him of God’s promise.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Sep 14


[Sermon] At the Table of Humility
In this week’s “Conversations on the Road” Pastor Hector sits down with Mark Larson to reflect on Jesus’ teaching about humility at a banquet table.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Aug 31


[Sermon] Being the Light of the World
This week’s “Conversations on the Road” features a dialogue between Pastor Hector and Jake Lindstrom as part of Jake’s Affirmation of Faith journey.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Aug 24
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[Sermon] The Fire That Transforms
In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks of fire, division, and urgency—words that unsettle rather than comfort. Rev. Salvador Cosio explores how this fire is not about destruction but about transformation: reshaping our identity in baptism, gathering us into true belonging in Christ’s body, and sending us into the world with purpose.

Rev. Salvador Cosio
Aug 17
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[Sermon] The Gospel Can't Fit in a Barn
With urgency and grace, Kevin calls out the greed that clings to buildings and traditions while inviting listeners to imagine a church courageous enough to let go.

Kevin Beebe
Aug 3
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[Sermon] The Prayer That Runs Between Floors
With a touch of humor and a deeply personal story, Pastor Hector brings us into a week of chaos, hope, and divine irony.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Jul 27
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[Sermon] Exactly Where She Needs to Be
Guest preacher Pastor Aaron Scott reflects on the story of Mary and Martha, offering a powerful reframe that honors both sisters.

Aaron Scott
Jul 20
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[Sermon] Grace in the Ditch
Whether we find ourselves in the ditch or watching someone we love suffer there, God’s unconditional love reaches in and lifts us up.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Jul 13


[Sermon] Peace Is a Weapon: Why God's Shalom Terrifies the World
In Luke 10, Jesus sends out his followers with nothing but trust—and peace—as their mission strategy.

David Horton
Jul 6


[Sermon] Freedom's Fruits
In a world of division and tribalism, the Apostle Paul reminds the Galatians—and us—that true freedom is not self-serving but Spirit-led.

Jeff Tobin
Jun 29
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[Sermon] Disrupted to Be Whole
In a world that clings to categories and systems that divide, God’s healing often arrives in ways that unsettle and surprise.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Jun 22
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[Sermon] Drawn into the Dance
The Trinity isn’t just a doctrine—it’s a divine rhythm of relationship, a dance of love shared between Creator, Christ, and Spirit.

Hector Garfias-Toledo
Jun 15
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[Sermon] Voices of the Spirit
Pastor Hector and the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center-TLCS Engagement Team share a conversation about the Spirit’s work in and through community
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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


[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


[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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