June 4, 2023 | Rev. Bert Newton | Isaiah, Leviticus, Ezekiel, Luke, Matthew Rev. Bert Newton of Making Housing and Communities Happen in Pasadena joined to cast a Biblical vision of equitable housing and stewardship of the land. We looked from cover to cover in the Scriptures, from Jubilee to Jesus, to bear witness to […]
May 21, 2023 | Dr. Cindy Lee | Ezekiel 37:1-10 What does an East Asian worldview teach us about engaging with and experiencing the Spirit? This message, based on Ezekiel 37:1-10, looks at the Spirit as a life-giving force and breath of life within us known as qi in a Chinese worldview.
May 14, 2023 | Bobby Harrison | Philippians 2, John 20 In this sermon, we look at Spirit Christology: the theological exploration of Jesus’ life lived fully empowered by the Holy Spirit. And as Jesus exhales his divinity — lives into his humanity — and breathes in the Spirit, so we are invited to […]
May 7, 2023 | Inés Velásquez-McBryde | Exodus 15:1-13 Miriam leaves the place of slavery in Egypt and the one thing she brings is a tambourine. Jewish tradition teaches that Miriam led the women and people of Israel in song and dance at God’s liberation. She danced on dry land. Her tambourine is a […]
April 30, 2023 | Bobby Harrison | Zechariah 1-8 In this sermon, we lean into the Spirit’s writing through the prophet, Zechariah. And we imagine a world without walls — a vision of humanity where all that has historically divided has now been cast aside in the name of coming together in Spirit-shaped oneness.
April 23, 2023 | Inés Velásquez-McBryde | Genesis 1:1-3 Pastora Inés dives into an overview of the Ruach Elohim and scans the presence and power of the Spirit within the Old Testament. The same Spirit that hovers over the waters of creation falls upon prophets and prophetesses. She leans into the language we use […]
April 16, 2023 | Bobby Harrison | John 20-21, Luke 24 Jesus’ post-Resurrection life is filled with such simple but profoundly meaningful moments of reconnecting and reconciling with those closest to him. Let’s look at three vignettes of these sacred stories together. And then remember and recall the resurrection stories the Spirit is writing […]
April 9, 2023 | Bobby Harrison | John 20:1-18 In this Easter sermon, we followed the footsteps of Mary Magdalene as she bravely stayed at the tomb, even as others had fled. We also took note of Mary’s courage in looking into the tomb and we’re invited to look into the tombs of our […]
April 2, 2023 | Inés Velásquez-McBryde | Luke 19:35-40 Triumphal entries were a thing in ancient Rome. Kings would come back from a conquest showing off their spoils of war by marching in a procession in a conquered city. Victors would show off the conquered (enslaved) peoples, conquered kings and queens, and seized property/land. […]
March 26, 2023 | Sarah Dornbos & Inés Velásquez-McBryde | 2 Thess. 5:23-24, Mark 12:30-31 In this message, we’re reminded that spiritual transformation is an ongoing process that involves our bodies, spirits, and souls (not just our minds)! Spiritual Direction is one resource mentioned to help us sustain a faith that is both Holy […]