This sermon is the final message in the "Receive" series that talks about the blessing of what we receive from God in the good news of Easter. May we all be blessed by the abundant and mysterious love of God. As we are, we will be transformed and compelled to love in Christ's name.

Luke 7:36-50

This sermon talks about the hope of Grace that comes in the resurrection of Christ. Let us release the burden of judgment and shame so that we can find the amazing Mercy of God.

Romans 8:22-25

This sermon reflects upon the Good News of Hope that comes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In our times of weakness, let's find strength in the hope of God.

John 20:19-29

For this sermon, Rev. Avilesbernal, the Executive Minister of our Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, speaks about the need to move in love and to learn from the encounter of Thomas and the Risen Christ.

John 20:19-22

This sermon reflects upon the risen Christ's encounter. From this long season of Lent, we have learned to release which brings us to Easter: we are called to receive the things of life in light of the resurrection.

Matthew 26:36-41

This sermon reflects about the experience of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. As we see Christ's example, we are called to release our fears unto God and to entrust our lives unto our Heavenly Father.

Pastor Sam reflects on the growing reports of racism towards the AAPI community and its connection to Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in Samaria from John 4.

Matthew 4:1-4

This sermon reflects upon Christ's temptation in the wildnerness and its connection to our own struggles with addiction. Let us humble ourselves and recognize our unhealthy attachments and seek the necessary steps to find restoration.

2 Corinthians 7:10-12

This sermon talks about the power of shame and God's call to help us release shame so that we can discover the healing acceptance of God's grace.

James 4:13-17

This sermon reflects on the lenten teaching of releasing control. How can we entrust our lives into God's good care in the midst of an ever changing world?