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![[Sermon] Radical Inclusion: The Gospel We Live, Not Just Speak](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sYjvz4hmajg/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] Radical Inclusion: The Gospel We Live, Not Just Speak](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sYjvz4hmajg/maxresdefault.jpg)
[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
![[Sermon] Justice in the Body of Christ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8ozSqpytGeI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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
![[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
![[Sermon] Baptized Into the Way of Christ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Fm0p-ZkMZw/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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
![[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.
![[Sermon] Love Calls You By Name](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_RW38H9lJmI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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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
![[Sermon] The Fruit of Faithfulness](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-APZcUzCfAE/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] The Fruit of Faithfulness
Pastor Hector challenges us to move beyond the idea of doing more to be accepted by God.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Dec 15, 2024
![[Sermon] The Call to Journey Together](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VgRqhm2mi4Y/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] The Call to Journey Together](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VgRqhm2mi4Y/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Sermon] The Call to Journey Together
Lives are shaped and strengthened by God’s presence through one another
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Dec 8, 2024
![[Sermon] Chosen by God, Chosen by Name](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1c2RdlKXVTs/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Chosen by God, Chosen by Name
God pieces together the ordinary and imperfect parts of our lives to create something extraordinary.

Beverly Piro
Dec 1, 2024
![[Sermon] Finding Christ in Our Humanity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yMZwfrpF0FM/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Finding Christ in Our Humanity
, Aaron Franco-Ross deconstructs the common narrative of a hero in disguise, contrasting it with the true story of Christ's Incarnation.

Aaron Franco-Ross
Nov 24, 2024
![[Sermon] Stone Upon Stone](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOp1OQzzfAA/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] Stone Upon Stone](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOp1OQzzfAA/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Sermon] Stone Upon Stone
When stability crumbles, Jesus calls us to trust in God's renewing work. From endings to beginnings, God is always making things new.

Beverly Piro
Nov 17, 2024
![[Sermon] Faith in the Unlikely: Embracing God's Provision](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2Wlb2_yu1Q/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Faith in the Unlikely: Embracing God's Provision
Pastor Hector reflects on the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, a tale of unexpected abundance in the face of scarcity.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Nov 10, 2024
![[Sermon] Bound by Grace, Freed to Live](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g9S693mYhFg/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Bound by Grace, Freed to Live
God’s word unbinds us from the depths of despair, calling us to live in grace-filled community where we find hope, healing, and new life.

Beverly Piro
Nov 3, 2024
![[Sermon] The Cycle of Giving](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3CfN61B6BHs/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] The Cycle of Giving
e. Just as leaves fall and fruits decompose, only to give rise to new growth, so too are we called to a rhythm of receiving and releasing.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Oct 27, 2024
[Sermon] Branches of Compassion: Growing Together
By being open to God’s guidance, we can become channels of blessing for those in need.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Oct 20, 2024
![[Sermon] The Life-Giving Trunk](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UdIkJHF4yuw/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] The Life-Giving Trunk](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UdIkJHF4yuw/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Sermon] The Life-Giving Trunk
Our faith and trust in God are central to who we are as a community
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Oct 13, 2024
![[Sermon] Rediscovering Our Roots](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DeHgpvto6K8/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Rediscovering Our Roots
We are called to see the Divine in all things, grounding ourselves in our communal and spiritual roots.

Beverly Piro
Oct 6, 2024
![[Sermon] Generosity Lived: A Journey Beyond Scarcity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VaMwaLAjvtA/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] Generosity Lived: A Journey Beyond Scarcity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VaMwaLAjvtA/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Sermon] Generosity Lived: A Journey Beyond Scarcity
Pastor Hector contrasts the fear that leads to scarcity with the freedom of God’s abundance.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Sep 29, 2024
![[Sermon] Can Beauty Save the World? A Call to Radical Hope](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/giwesucoZN4/maxresdefault.jpg)
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[Sermon] Can Beauty Save the World? A Call to Radical Hope
Beauty isn’t just something to admire; it is a call to action, urging us to be messengers of hope and healing in the world.

David Horton
Sep 22, 2024
![[Sermon] Love Beyond the Why: Seeing God’s Beauty in Every Face](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/50MNKvRdKl8/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Sermon] Love Beyond the Why: Seeing God’s Beauty in Every Face](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/50MNKvRdKl8/maxresdefault.jpg)
[Sermon] Love Beyond the Why: Seeing God’s Beauty in Every Face
Pastor Hector invites the us to shift from asking "why" to asking "how" as we seek to understand God’s presence in the challenges we face.
Hector Garfias-Toledo
Sep 15, 2024
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