The Sunday Sermon

In this week’s episode, we dive into Acts 13 and explore how God launches extraordinary missions from the most ordinary moments. Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on the power of worship, prayer, and obedience, and how spiritual mission always flows from spiritual formation. We’ll also discuss what it means to turn everyday spaces into sacred ground and why transformed lives transform lives. Tune i...

New episode alert! 🎧 Join Pastors Becca and Angelo as they reflect on last week’s sermon from Acts 8–10 and look ahead to this Sunday’s message on Acts 13. It’s all about how the early church broke down barriers and welcomed new people into God’s family—and how we’re called to do the same today. Don’t miss this encouraging and challenging conversation! Listen now and join the journey! ✨

🎙️ New Episode Alert! In this week’s episode of our Resurrection Life series, Pastor Angelo Sanchez brings a powerful message titled “Beyond Boundaries.” Through the stories of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, Saul’s dramatic conversion, and Peter’s encounter with Cornelius, we’ll explore how the resurrection of Jesus calls us to step beyond the limits we often place on God’s grace. It’s a message...

🎧 Episode 2 is live! In this week’s episode of Companions on the Journey, Pastors Angelo and Becca dive into the heart of Christian community, reflecting on last Sunday’s message from Acts 4:32–37 and previewing what’s ahead in Acts 8–10. Along the way, they explore big questions about sin, freedom, and accountability — not just for individuals, but for the church as a whole. It’s honest, insight...

In this week’s message, Pastor Angelo unpacks the bold, countercultural life of the early church in Acts 4:32–37. What happens when people live like the resurrection of Jesus actually changes everything? Unity deepens, generosity overflows, and encouragement becomes a lifestyle. With help from C.S. Lewis and a few real-life stories, this sermon invites us to move beyond a “moderate” faith and beco...

On this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on the first two weeks of our daily Acts readings as well as the previous and upcoming sermon in that Resurrection Life sermon series.

The resurrection isn’t the end of the story — it’s just the beginning. In this powerful sermon, Rev. Becca Detterman invites us into the opening chapter of Acts, where Jesus commissions his followers to bear witness "to the ends of the earth," empowered by the Holy Spirit. With stories of endurance, honest reflection, and a deep dive into the meaning of spiritual witness, Becca reminds us that fai...

Easter morning cracks open the tomb—and our understanding of love. In this finale to our Gospel‑of‑Luke series, Pastor Angelo traces Luke 24:1‑12 and St. Bernard’s “four degrees of love” to show how the risen Christ moves us from self‑interested faith to a life‑giving, world‑changing love. Discover why the empty tomb is only the beginning and hear the preview of our next journey, Resurrection Life...

In today's Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Angelo Sanchez explores Luke 19:28–44, inviting us to reflect on the powerful yet paradoxical moment of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Together we'll unpack the unexpected humility of Christ, the joyful praise of the crowds, and the profound tears Jesus shed over a city—and people—who misunderstood Him. Join us as we begin our Holy Week journey, challenging ours...

Have you ever searched high and low for something, only to realize it was right in front of you the whole time? In this week’s sermon, Rev. Becca Detterman reflects on a powerful moment in Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem—a journey marked by urgency, compassion, and a call to be watchful. Preaching from Luke 12:35-41, Pastor Becca reminds us that Jesus isn’t asking us to panic, but to posture ourselves...

In this week’s message, Pastor Angelo is joined by special guest Wesley Magruder, Director of Church World Service in Wilmington, NC. Together, they explore Jesus’ parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus—a powerful story that challenges us to see the people the world often ignores. What does it mean to notice the “Lazarus” at our gate? How can we move from comfort to compassion, from indifference to a...

In today's message, Pastor Angelo kicks off our mini-series, "Parables from the Underside," by exploring Luke 18:9-14—the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Why does Jesus praise the sinner and challenge the religious leader? What does it mean to truly go home justified? Listen in as we uncover the freedom of authenticity, the compassion that grows from grace, and the wisdom found in d...

Have you ever felt too broken, too unsure, or maybe too self-righteous to approach God? In this week's sermon, the Rev. Elizabeth Miller-Villegas explores a powerful moment in Luke's Gospel where Jesus meets both a desperate woman and a skeptical Pharisee at the same table. Discover how grace invites each of us—no matter how we arrive—to find our place at God's table. Because grace always pulls up...

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke by diving into Mary’s song—a bold declaration of how God’s kingdom turns the world upside down. What does it mean when God scatters the proud, lifts the lowly, and fills the hungry? How does this great reversal challenge the way we see power, success, and security? And where do we find ourselves in this story? Join us as we explor...

As we begin our Lenten journey through the Gospel of Luke, this sermon sets the stage with a primer on Luke 1:1-4. Why did Luke write this Gospel? What makes it unique? And how does it shape the way we follow Jesus today? Luke gives us a powerful portrait of Jesus—one who seeks the lost, welcomes the outsider, and turns the world upside down. This episode unpacks Luke’s purpose, major themes, and...

In the final message of our Friends by Design series, we dive into Acts 2:42-47 and explore why friendship isn’t just a side effect of church—it’s the strategy of the Kingdom. When Jesus made disciples, He made friends, and the early church grew not through programs, but through deep, intentional community. If discipleship is relational before it’s instructional, how are we living that out today?...

What does it mean to have a friendship that truly lasts? In this week’s message, we dive into Ruth 1:16-18, where Ruth’s unwavering commitment to Naomi gives us a powerful picture of faithfulness, love, and enduring friendship.

In this episode, we continue our Friends By Design series with a message from 2 Kings 4:8-17, exploring the power of hospitality and friendship with the stranger. How does making space for others reflect the heart of God? Why does true hospitality go beyond kindness? Join us as we dive into this story of a woman who welcomed a prophet—and encountered God’s transformative work in the process.

In this message, Pastor Angelo offers Biblical teaching on the concept of forgiveness. As Christian disciples, forgiveness is not an emotion but a decision. It is an act of obedience born out of our understanding of God's forgiveness of us. If you're struggling with forgiveness, this sermon is for you.

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo walks through Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, focusing on healthy friendships. What do they look like? How do we cultivate them? And what do we do with bad friends? Listen here for more!

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo explores one of the most radical claims of scripture: we are friends of God. Why does this matter? What purpose does it serve? What difference does it make? Listen here for more!

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo walks us through the story of creation, identifying the ways we see God's design for relationship established right from the beginning.

One of the basic realities of being human is that at some point we will all experience seasons when life doesn't go according to plan. There is good news. The Bible is filled with stories of people who experienced the same thing, and yet, God still makes a way. In this sermon, Pastor Becca shares this important truth with us. Listen here for more!

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and the reminder that God is with us. In this sermon, Pastor Angelo offers a word on the true beauty of Christmas and what makes it so different from any other story the world has to offer. Listen here for more!

In this message, Pastor Becca weaves together the stories of Mary and Joseph to give us a unique perspective on hope. Listen here for more!