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The Greatest Prayer: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 29, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

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What if God’s intent is to deliver us from evil, not use it? The Lord’s Prayer reminds us that God stands against evil, desiring our deliverance. The final line is a benedictory alleluia, declaring that all of who we are belongs to God, for all creation is part of His kingdom.
Reflection Questions:
1. What would it mean to give God all of what you have and do?
2. How can you make your life a living Temple in which God resides?
3. What new insights do you have about the Lord’s Prayer, and what difference will it make?
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Beyond the Sermon: Forever and Ever, Amen Jun 30, 2025

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This week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho wrap up our series on the Lord’s Prayer by asking a surprising question: why do we say a final line that doesn’t actually appear in scripture? They explore how tradition, worship, and scripture have long been in conversation—shaping how we pray and how we see God. From ancient manuscripts to personal reflections, this episode uncovers the deeper meaning behind “forever and ever, Amen.” Join us as we reflect on what it means to see our everyday lives through the lens of eternity.
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Beyond the Sermon: The Four Prayers We Pray Jun 23, 2025

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In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho and Pastor Magrey deVega reflect on Sunday’s message and get personal about their own prayer lives. What does it look like to pray when you’re not sure what to say — or when you’re not even sure you want to pray? Whether you’re a long-time believer or just exploring faith, this conversation invites you to think differently about what it means to connect with God.
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The Greatest Prayer: Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 22, 2025 Jun 23, 2025

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What if everything we need is already provided? God guides us away from anything that hinders our relationship with Him. These words remind us of God’s providence and His call for us to co-create with Him.
Reflection Questions:
1. Which of the four petitions do you resonate with the most right now?
2. What do you think it means to pray, “Lead us not into temptation”?
3. How will reciting the Lord’s Prayer deepen your desire and ability to love God and others?
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Beyond the Sermon: Teach Us To Pray Jun 16, 2025

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This week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off a new worship series exploring the Lord’s Prayer—one of the most familiar, yet deeply profound, prayers in scripture. They reflect on how this short prayer invites us to see God more intimately, reorient our perspective, and live with a renewed sense of purpose. From rethinking father language to noticing God in everyday moments, this episode dives into why the Lord’s Prayer still matters. Join us as we uncover the depth and direction it offers for our daily lives.
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The Greatest Prayer: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 15, 2025 Jun 16, 2025

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The Lord’s Prayer reminds us of this critical but often forgotten truth: It’s not about us. We are not the center of the universe, and all we are and do should be centered in the worship and praise of God.
Reflection Questions:
1. What word or phrase do you find most meaningful from the Lord’s Prayer? Why?
2. What aspects of the Lord’s Prayer prompt questions or curiosity for you? 3. How will the pronouns “Our” and “Your” make a difference in how you live each day?
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Beyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes Everything Jun 09, 2025

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This week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho reflect on the meaning of Pentecost—a celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power to comfort, challenge, and send us into the world with boldness and love. From vibrant symbols of global unity to a moving poem about radical belonging, this conversation invites us to see Pentecost not just as a moment in history, but as a call to live connected, compassionate lives today. Join us as we explore what it means to be kin to one another and listen together for the language of God.
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Hearts Afire: Part 2 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // June 8, 2025 Jun 09, 2025

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What if the church is more than a destination? On Pentecost, Peter quoted Joel, saying that young people would see visions and older ones would dream dreams. That dream lives on in us as we carry out God’s mission in a changing world, reminding us that the church is a hub, where people find their purpose and mission to make a difference.
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Beyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes Everything Jun 09, 2025

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Hearts Afire: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 1, 2025 Jun 02, 2025

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What if we all embraced the power to be witnesses? On Ascension Sunday, we hear Jesus’ promise to the disciples: they would receive the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses, near and far. This service invites us to reclaim that evangelical spirit, which has been central to the Wesleyan movement from the start.
Reflection Questions:
1. What significant life stage transitions were rewarding? What were challenging?
2. What did you learn about stability and moving forward as you went through those transitions?
3. How will you strengthen both contemplation and action in your spiritual life?
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