Rich Villodas

Watching Where Jesus Walks | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk

February 15th, 2026  |  33 mins 26 secs

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We continue our Gospel of Mark series by discovering how our perspective shapes the way we interpret life’s challenges. As the winds rise and the exhausted disciples struggle forward, Jesus meets them with a powerful invitation to see through the eyes of faith, an invitation that still calls to us today.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:45-56

Faith that Gets Jesus’s Attention | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

February 8th, 2026  |  27 mins 3 secs

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We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark with a powerful, multilayered story of two people urgently seeking Jesus’s help. As their stories intertwine, we’ll discover the kind of faith that truly gets Jesus’s attention—and what that means for our own walk with Him.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 5:21-43

You’re Ready | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Jason Gaboury

February 1st, 2026  |  28 mins 2 secs

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Jesus invites all of his followers to participate in his ministry. We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, as we reflect on what it means to be ready, get ready, and stay ready as we join Jesus in his work in our lives.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:7-13

Lessons from the Mustard Seed | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

January 18th, 2026  |  33 mins 29 secs

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This message explores one of the most powerful metaphors of the Kingdom of God—the mustard seed. Through Jesus’s teachings on this tiny seed, we’ll discover how God works in mighty ways in our lives, often starting in the smallest and most unexpected places.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:30-32

The Surprising Presence of Jesus in the Storm | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

January 11th, 2026  |  30 mins 17 secs

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We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark by sitting with one of the most familiar and beloved stories in the Gospels. In it, we are invited to consider the storms we face in our own lives, personally, relationally, and as a community. Through this passage, we are gently reminded of the comforting and sometimes surprising presence of Jesus with us in every storm.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:35-41

A Fruitful Life | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

January 4th, 2026  |  37 mins 13 secs

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On this first Sunday of 2026, we continue our Gospel of Mark Series by turning to a passage of Scripture that helps us lay a strong foundation for a fruitful spiritual year. Together, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and reflect on what the four soils reveal about our hearts and our lives of faith.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:1-9

Come, Follow Me | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Shauna Rushing

December 28th, 2025  |  34 mins 22 secs

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As we return this Sunday to our Gospel of Mark series, we hear again Jesus’ call to his disciples. Jesus became like us so that we might become like him. In Mark 3, Jesus calls his followers first to be with him and then to be sent out in his authority. As we prepare to begin a new year, hear Christ’s call to every follower: come, dwell in his presence, and go in the power he provides.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 3:13–19

Christmas Eve 2025

December 24th, 2025  |  24 mins 27 secs

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Beholding the One Who Comes | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Rich Villodas

December 21st, 2025  |  30 mins 26 secs

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On this fourth week of Advent, we reflect on what it truly means to behold. We explore a familiar passage of Scripture that invites us to slow down, pay attention, and focus on what matters most.

Scripture Referenced: John 1:29

Living With Great Joy | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Glenn Packiam

December 14th, 2025  |  30 mins 51 secs

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We continue our Advent sermon series, “Waiting for Jesus,” by turning from the theme of Peacemaking to the theme of Rejoicing. In a season filled with both celebration and struggle, where can we find joy that truly lasts? We will explore the angel’s announcement of “good news of great joy” and see how Jesus, our saving King, invites us into a joy that changes our lives. Discover how to receive and sustain real joy in every season.

Scripture Referenced: Luke 2:9-12

Your Peacemaking Purpose | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Redd Sevilla

December 7th, 2025  |  34 mins 48 secs

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We continue our Advent sermon series, “Waiting for Jesus,” by turning from the theme of Waiting to the theme of Peacemaking. Advent invites us to reflect on Christ as the Prince of Peace and to prepare our hearts for his coming. We’ll explore how Matthew 5 calls us to embody God’s peace in tangible, restorative ways. Jesus’ words remind us that peacemaking is not passive but an active expression of God’s character in the world. Together, we’ll consider how meeting needs and righting wrongs become part of our faithful anticipation of Christ’s arrival.

Scripture Referenced: Matthew 5

Waiting like a Watchman | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Rich Villodas

November 30th, 2025  |  34 mins 21 secs

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This message marks the beginning of our four-week Advent series, "Waiting For Jesus." As we turn to Psalm 130, we reflect on what it means to be a people who wait on the Lord with hope and expectancy. Like the watchman longing for the first light of dawn, we’ll consider how God shapes us in the waiting and invites us to trust His unfailing promises.

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 130

Tell Them How Much the Lord has Done for You (Thanksgiving Sunday) | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

November 23rd, 2025  |  16 mins 49 secs

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During our Thanksgiving service, Pastor Rich shared a message on gratitude, and New Lifers shared stories of gratitude and hope.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 5:18-20

New Wine, New Wineskins | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

November 16th, 2025  |  30 mins 29 secs

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What does it mean to make room for something new? This message explores Jesus’ teaching on wine and new wineskins in the Gospel of Mark, and how God invites us into a life of renewal and fresh possibilities.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:18-22

Jesus, Friend of Sinners | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

November 9th, 2025  |  37 mins 48 secs

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This message continues our series through the Gospel of Mark. We explore a story where Jesus finds Himself among people of questionable reputation. Yet this scene is far more than a moment of social tension—it is deeply theological, revealing the heart of God’s kingdom and what life looks like when grace welcomes sinners to the table.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:13-17

Jesus, the Forgiver | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas

November 2nd, 2025  |  39 mins 58 secs

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We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark. This message explores how the kingdom of God draws near through the forgiveness that Jesus offers.

Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:1-12