Reflection
What Was It Like Trusting God And Eating From The Hand of God
Our church-wide Sabbatical journey enters the phase of Reflection. Taking a sabbatical is a unique opportunity to step away from the daily demands of life and focus on personal and spiritual growth. By practicing Sabbatical Reflection, you can deepen your relationship with God, gain clarity and perspective, and develop habits that will support your growth even after your sabbatical has ended.
That fiftieth year shall be a Jubilee to you; in it you shall neither sow nor reap what grows of its own accord, nor gather the grapes of your untended vine. For it is the Jubilee; it shall be holy to you; you shall eat its produce from the field— Leviticus 25:11-12
What God Did For Us
June 4, 2023 - Pastor Wungreiso Valui
You shall eat its produce from the field
Graduation + Sabbatical Experiences:
June 11, 2023 - Pastor Richard Reaves
Why we should take sabbatical (Not just clergy)
God Provides
June 18, 2023 - Matt Stephens
Focusing on the importance of planning for a sabbatical and highlights how God faithfully provides for those who take this time of rest and renewal.
Congregational Care
June 25, 2023 - Pastor Richard Reaves
This sermon centers on God's individual care for each person and emphasizes the role of the Congregational Care Team in supporting the congregation during the sabbatical year.
Worship in the Sabbatical year
July 2, 2023 - Pastor Daniel Kim
This sermon explores how God orchestrated the coming together of a worship leader and a team during the sabbatical year, emphasizing the divine hand in assembling and empowering them for worship ministry.
Youth Sunday
July 9, 2023 - VIBE
This sermon delves into the transformative journey that the youth of the church embarked upon during their sabbatical experience, highlighting how God intervened and worked powerfully in their lives.
Sabbatical Journal
July 16, 2023 - Pastor Jonathan Fung
This sermon underscores the significance of sabbatical journaling. Take a moment to revisit your journal and explore how God has shown care and provision for you throughout your journey.
Discipleship
July 23, 2023 - Pastor Dan Griffith
This sermon delves into the process of how God empowers His disciples to make more disciples, leading to experiences of healing and transformation during the sabbatical year. It highlights the divine work of equipping and empowering believers to spread the message of God's love and grace, resulting in profound personal growth and positive change.
Hope Sunday
July 30, 2023 - Jon Hammar
This sermon explores the significance of our initiative to provide free haircuts, backpacks, health screenings, and food to students. It emphasizes the reasons behind our care for the families in our community, emphasizing the importance of compassion and practical support in demonstrating God's love and fostering a thriving community.
Prayer And Fasting
August 6, 2023 - Pastor Jonathan Fung
31 days and 31 people. This sermon delves into the profound impact of prayer and fasting, specifically highlighting the practice of beginning each year with a dedicated period of prayer and fasting. It emphasizes the significance of interceding for 31 individuals in 31 days, exploring how this intentional spiritual discipline lead to transformative outcomes.
Welcome Ministry
August 13, 2023 - Pastor Richard Reaves
This sermon focuses on the Welcome Ministry and its powerful impact on the individuals who joined the church during the sabbatical year. It highlights the importance of creating a warm and inclusive environment for newcomers, exploring how the Welcome Ministry has positively influenced the lives of those who have recently become part of the church community.
Prayer for Healing and Wellness
August 20, 2023 - Pastor Dan Griffith
This sermon invites us to reflect on the profound encounter of prayer at the well, drawing inspiration from the story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman. It explores the fruitful outcomes of this encounter, such as salvation, healing, and spiritual direction during the sabbatical year. Through this reflection, we are encouraged to seek and embrace the transformative power of prayer in our own lives, expecting to witness similar fruits in our journey with God.
Leadership
August 27, 2023 - Pastor Richard Reaves
This sermon delves into the theme of leadership, specifically focusing on the Leadership Retreat, team culture, and the essential aspects during the sabbatical year. It highlights the significance of these elements and explores their impact on the church community. The sermon emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership development, cultivating a healthy team culture, and embracing essential practices during the sabbatical year for the betterment and growth of the church as a whole.
What Next?
September 3, 2023 - Pastor Richard Reaves
This sermon centers around the topic of "What's Next," particularly focusing on the importance of praying for the pastor and staff as they set goals to lead the church forward. It emphasizes the role of prayer in seeking God's guidance and wisdom as they discern the path for the future. The sermon encourages the congregation to come together in prayerful support, interceding for the pastor and staff as they set goals and navigate the next steps in leading the church towards its God-given vision.