Episodes
22 hours ago
Sermon: Pentecost
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
5/19/24 This week we celebrate the Pentecost and delve deep into our new series, Spirit of the Living God. Pastor Caressa expertly crafts a homily, reading a pivotal scripture from Acts 2. We revisit the time when Jesus passes the baton to the disciples, marking the end of 40 days he spent appearing to his followers after his resurrection. This passage presents us with the disciples, grappling with what it means to receive the Holy Spirit, a truly transformative experience.
7 days ago
Sermon: The Conversion of Paul
7 days ago
7 days ago
05/12/24 Pastor Jordan explores the profound experience that changed the course of Paul's life, drawn from Acts 9, 1-19. The sermon delves deeply into Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. Pastor Jordan guides listeners through the distinct phases of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. These moments of transformation are linked with Paul's journey, from a zealous Pharisee to a persecuted Christian. The sermon is a thought-provoking exploration of how faith in Christ can bring about significant transformation.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Sermon: Great Commission & Ascension
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
5/5/24 Pastor Caressa continues our series, "Christ's Encounters of the Risen Kind," with an inspiring sermon titled, "The Great Commission and Ascension." Drawing from the scripture Matthew 28:16-20, Pastor Caressa reveals an emotional journey of faith, hope, and redemption as she recounts the story of Ari, a young girl who lives on the edge of a city dump in Guatemala.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sermon: Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
4/28/24 Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind
In this moving sermon, Pastor Caressa revisits the moment the disciples first encountered Jesus, traveling back to their initial fishing miracle and Jesus' prophetic challenge to Peter. From their struggles to astonishing miracles, from denial to restoration, immerse yourself in this transformative encounter that forever altered the lives of the disciples.
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sermon: Thomas Encounters The Risen Christ
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
4/21/24 Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind
Pastor Jordan sheds new light on Doubting Thomas encounter with the resurrected Christ. Drawing from the scripture John 20, 24-31, the narration revisits Thomas's demand for proof of Christ's resurrection. Far from endorsing blind faith, it emphasizes the importance of mindful belief, transforming traditional understanding of faith and echoing the value of truth-seeking.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sermon: Jesus Appears to the Disciples
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
4/14/24 Pastor Caressa delves into a profound sermon from the series, Christ Encounters of the Risen Kind. She provides insightful reflections on the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples as depicted in John 20, verses 19-23. Pastor Caressa beautifully highlights the metaphor of hiding behind fear and uses it to emphasize the journey to inner power and purpose.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Sermon: Revived by the Breaking of Bread
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
04/07/24 Listen to Pastor Caressa as she dives deep into the latest sermon of the "Meeting Jesus at the Table" series. The sermon is an intricate revelation about the resurrection of Jesus, his encounter with his followers, and the transformative power of faith and realization of the Divine.
This sermon invites you to recognize and cherish the extraordinary presence of Jesus in the ordinary moments of life, encouraging a deeper understanding of his love, acceptance, and guidance.
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sermon: Easter Worship 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
3/31/24 In this very special Easter episode of Voices of Hope, Pastor Caressa presents a compelling and heartfelt resurrection narrative drawn from John 20, verses 1-18. She explores the story of Mary Magdalene’s heartrending journey from grieving at Jesus's tomb to bearing the first witness to his miraculous resurrection.
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