Sermons
Reflections on Persecution and Righteousness
Today Pastor Chris delves into a powerful exploration of faith, sharing personal experiences of cultural exposure that reshaped his understanding of Christianity. The emphasis shifts our perspective from a traditional focus on morality and rule-keeping to a profound appreciation for justice and righteousness. The transformative impact of encountering different cultural perspectives is highlighted, illustrating how embracing diversity can save one's faith. Join us on this spiritual journey, recognizing that true Christianity involves a worldview centered on God's restorative justice and the belief that He is working to resurrect and make everything right.
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness- the Beatitudes
Pastor Sean Palmer continues our series in the Beatitudes and challenges us to continue to hunger for justice even in the midst of seemingly impossible problems.
On Peacemaking- the Beatitudes
Pastor Chris continues our series on the Beatitudes as he reflects on the call for peacemakers, the pursuit of justice, and the importance of understanding differing perspectives. With empathy and insight, he examines how these biblical teachings can be practically applied to the multifaceted layers of the conflict happening in the Middle East, fostering understanding and laying the groundwork for reconciliation and peacebuilding.
On Grief and Mourning- The Beatitudes
Pastor Chris invites us to reflect on what the Scriptures say about why and how we mourn and grieve, as the people of God.
The Paradox of Blessing- The Beatitudes
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? Ericka Graham continues our series on the Beatitudes by sharing the paradoxes that Jesus presents in the Beatitudes and challenges us to redefine what we consider blessed.
Worthy Of Blessing- The Beatitudes
This week Pastor Sean Palmer introduces are new series on The Beatitudes and talks about what it means to be blessed.
Generosity Inspires Generosity
What do you have in your hands? Pastor Chris encourages us to consider the time, talents, and resources we have as gift to be given instead of things to hoard.
Our Work is Not Our Worth
Sean Palmer shares with us the profound truth that our worth is not determined by what we do, but by who we are at the core of our being. When work becomes our idol, we fail to live into the truth that God is the only one who is relentlessly faithful to us, and is the place where our vision and meaning lies.
Bringing God To Work - Vocation and Faith
How do we show up as followers of Jesus in our places of work? Pastor Sean challenges us to consider our skills & talents as gifts to be given to the people we interact with at our places of work.
How We Work - Vocation and Faith Series
Pastor Chris delivers a profound message that delves deep into the essence of hard work, shedding light on its significance in our lives and emphasizing the crucial importance of not just the work itself, but also the manner in which we undertake it.
Work Imagination - Vocation and Faith
As Christians our work imagination is simple: to please God. Today Pastor Sean Palmer talks about what it means to work and how we should leverage the gifts God has given us to please Him with our work.
All Work is Sacred
Pastor Chris & Ericka Graham kick off our new series that will challenge us all to view our vocation as sacred. Whether you work in an office, are staying home raising children or are retired, the work we engage with is sacred.
Moral Injury Pt. 2 | Rita Nakashima Brock - Tell Her Story
What do we do when are in conflict with our moral ethics? This week Pastor Chris continues teaching on the concept of moral injury and shares Rita Nakashima's writing and teachings on this idea, including the 10 step process we go through to repair our souls.
Moral Injury | Rita Nakashima - Tell Her Story
What do we do when are in conflict with our moral ethics? Pastor Chris explores the concept of moral injury and shares Rita Nakashima's writing and teachings on this idea. He provides a few suggestions for a path forward when we are in need of soul repair.
Phoebe - Tell Her Story
Guest speaker Rochelle Palmer invites us into her story of women in leadership & the Church. Through her story, Rochelle invites us to be a hospitable, welcoming & unified Church as we serve and care for others.
Sojourner Truth - Tell Her Story
The story and faith of Sojourner Truth inspire us to live a life of justice. Pastor Chris tells the story of Sojourner's fight for justice and trust in Jesus and invites us to re-examine how we live our own lives.
Hospitality - Tell Her Story
Hospitality can mean different things to different people. For some it is opening their home, for others it is providing meals to those in need, and still for others it could mean something completely different. This week Lisa Trevino shares stories from her own life in connection with the woman that washed the feet of Jesus with her hair and tears to talk about the ways The Bible calls us to approach hospitality as we engage others in the world around us.
The Story of Ruth & Naomi - Tell Her Story
The story of Ruth & Naomi teaches about what it means to depend on one another and offer presence to each other. Ericka Graham continues in our series titled Tell Her Story, by inviting us into the story of Ruth & Naomi.
What Makes A Good Leader? - Tell Her Story
Ericka Graham shares the story of Deborah and Jael and invites us to reimagine how we view leadership and authority. These powerful women in Scripture teach us a lot about collaboration, humility & strength.
Tell Her Story - Hagar
Pastor Chris kicks off a new series called "Tell Her Story." Over the next several weeks we will be focusing on women in the Bible and their stories of faith and leadership. Today, Pastor Chris recounts the story of Hagar, Sarah & Abraham and invites us to reimagine how we balance the humanity of these figures of our faith.