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November 27, 2023 Searching For Jesus- Advent Week One
Pastor Sean Palmer invites us into the season Advent by inviting us into
the story of the Wise Men in Matthew. As you approach this season and begin
to wait expectantly for Jesus, Sean invites you to Worship Fully with the
time, talents and resources you have been given.
31 min
November 20, 2023 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.
29 min
November 13, 2023 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.
29 min
October 24, 2023 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.
23 min
October 02, 2023 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.
29 min
September 24, 2023 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.
32 min
September 10, 2023 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.
32 min
September 03, 2023 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.
35 min
August 20, 2023 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.
30 min
August 13, 2023 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.
36 min

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