Wicked: It Always Starts With an Other
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Claremont United Church of Christ
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K-Pop Demon Hunters
K-Pop Demon Hunters has become a global phenomenon as the most watched Netflix movie of all time with a soundtrack that became the fastest to 3 billion streams on spotify. In today's sermon, Pastor Jacob explores how the themes from the movie declare the
Holy Friendships: David and Jonathan
In our last installment of our "Holy Friendships" sermon series, Pastor Jacob explores the deep connection between David and Jonathan, a relationship so intimate that some scholars have suggested it goes beyond platonic friendship. Regardless of the natur
Holy Friendships: Jesus and Lazarus
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Holy Friendships: Paul and Barnabas
In Acts 9, Barnabas vouches for a recently converted Paul, seeing the potential in him to become a better person. But by Acts 15, the friendship breaks down when Barnabas feels like Paul isn't acting in accordance with the Gospel he is preaching. Pastor J
Holy Friendships: Ruth and Naomi
In a world with a notable loneliness epidemic, holy friendships are as critical to our health as a good diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. What does it look like to intentionally cultivate and nurture the type of genuine relationships that help u
Z is For…Zelophehad's Daughter
SUNDAY'S GUEST PASTOR Rev. Gabriel Lopez Co-Pastor of Iglesia Cristiana del Este de Whittier Gabriel is an immigrant from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was brought to the U.S. at the age of 7. His parents planted a church in Huntington Park, California
T is For…Tetragrammaton
As our "A is for..." summer sermon series winds down, Pastor Jacob explores what is known as the Tetragrammaton, or the four letters that make up the Divine name that God uses when talking to Moses in Exodus. What does it mean when God says, "I Am Who I A
"S is for...Storm"
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R is for...Rebekah
We often refer to God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the 3 main patriarchs from the Book of Genesis, but in each of their stories, their spouses take center stage as well. So, perhaps it could be the God of Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel. In this in
"Q is for...Queen of Sheba"
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N is for...Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed in some form represents the beliefs of 98.5% of global Christians, including all 3 major branches of Protestants, Catholics, and Eastern Orthodox. But the creed has not been without controversy throughout history, including causing the Gr