https://hopegateway.com HopeGateWay sermons HopeGateWay sermons HopeGateWay no HopeGateWay Sermons allen@hopegateway.com ℗ & © 2026 HopeGateWay Amplify Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:12:09 +0000 720 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/love-yourself-first Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:12:09 +0000 Aidan Quinn continues HopeGateWay’s 2026 “Tell Me More” series. Aiden shares how years of people-pleasing and codependency—rooted in the belief that self-sacrifice earned spiritual worth—led to burnout, anxiety, and losing touch, until hitting rock... Aidan Quinn Aidan Quinn https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDgxOTIzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ1OTkzMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/l/0e21278377_1784646705_love-yourself-first.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/thankful-reflections-on-family-and-faith Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:08:37 +0000 Hear Tom Julian continue HopeGateWay’s 2026 “Tell Me More” series. Tom introduced himself and his family to the congregation, sharing about his life as a self-employed plumber, father of two young children, and his interests in cooking, reading, and... Tell Me More Tom Julian Tom Julian https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDgxOTE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ1OTkyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/t/0e21278369_1784646478_thankful-reflections-on-family-and-faith.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/finding-community-and-fitness Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:15:34 +0000 Rachel Katyl opens HopeGateway's 2026 "Tell Me More" series by sharing her family's journey from Pennsylvania to Guatemala to Maine, and how the church became their community after settling in Portland. She then reflects on how... Tell Me More Rachel Katyl Rachel Katyl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDczMjAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQzMzc2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21236009_1783448112_20260705-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/grief-as-fuel-clothed-in-compassion-for-a-changing-world Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:08:17 +0000 Rev. Stahl challenges the cultural impulse to suppress grief, arguing instead that honestly embracing our sorrow over injustice can become a powerful motivator for pursuing justice, mercy, and humility. Drawing on Colossians 3, Richard Rohr, and the... Rev. Wanda Stahl Rev. Wanda Stahl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDY1MjEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxODkzNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21211121_1782518808_20260621-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/now-is-enough Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:38:17 +0000 Rev. Katie Mears reflects on the passage "Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now" — exploring how she and many others unconsciously hear scripture through a lens of judgment and personal shortcoming. She invites the congregation to... Go Humbly Now Rev. Katie Mears Rev. Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDU3ODg4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQwMjQwOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/n/0e21186458_1781645897_now-is-enough.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/languages-of-liberation-a-pentecost-sermon-on-diversity-and-resistance Sun, 24 May 2026 01:13:05 +0000 Rev. Sarah Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, on Pentecost Sunday, reframes the miracle of many tongues not as the "arrival" of the Holy Spirit but as a radical, subversive act in which God's spirit honored every language and... Pentecost 2026 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzMjM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxMzk5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21203495_1782158853_20260524-pentecost-sermon.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/embracing-inner-truths Sun, 10 May 2026 00:58:45 +0000 Drawing from the Gospel of Mary, Rev. Sarah Ewing Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, explores the concept of the nous — a divine spark of pure truth at the center of every person — and how it serves as an inner compass for staying grounded amid... Mary Rose and Embraced THem Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzMzE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxNDMxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21204008_1782175758_20260510-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rooted-in-goodness-interconnectedness-and-liberation-in-the-gospel-of-mary Sun, 03 May 2026 16:18:12 +0000 In this third installment of a series on the Gospel of Mary, Rev. Sarah Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, draws on the text's teaching that all living beings exist in and with one another — weaving together Lakota, Ubuntu, and Sanskrit... Mary Rose and Embraced THem Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzNzY3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxNTE2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/r/0e21204974_1782231474_rooted-in-goodness-interconnectedness-and-liberation-in-the-gospel-of-mary.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/worthy-the-gospel-of-mary-and-the-radical-equality-of-jesus Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:29:37 +0000 In this second sermon of a series on the Gospel of Mary, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill examines the text's dramatic confrontation between Peter and Mary Magdalene — in which Peter dismisses Mary's spiritual authority out of jealousy and gender... Mary Rose and Embraced THem Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzODg2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxNTMzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21205259_1782239355_20260426-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/then-mary-arose-the-gospel-of-mary-as-antidote-to-despair Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:54:30 +0000 In this first sermon of the series, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill introduces the Gospel of Mary — an ancient, recently rediscovered text buried in the Egyptian desert — tracing its history and explaining how it presents a Christianity rooted in inner... Mary Rose and Embraced THem Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzODk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxNTM1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21205293_1782240852_20260419-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rise-resurrection-as-resistance Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:24:45 +0000 On the first Easter, Mary Magdalene - faithful witness through crucifixion, burial, and empty tomb - becomes the first to encounter the risen Jesus and is sent to proclaim it, a role the sermon reclaims against centuries of erasure. Pastor Sara... Companioned Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDE0NTI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDMwNTM0NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e21030721_1775942672_20260405-easter-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/jesus-call-to-servant-leadership Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:34:11 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, reflects on the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet as a radical act of self-emptying love — one that deliberately crossed boundaries of gender, status, and power. Drawing on the phrase “less... Companioned Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDAxMzY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDI3NDYyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20980197_1774197223_20260315-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/holy-rage-when-love-boils-over Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:24:44 +0000 Rev. Jane Field, Exec. Director of the Maine Council of Churches suggests that Jesus’ anger was rooted in deep love for the marginalized being exploited by the powerful — and that scholars, clergy, and artists have long been too quick to sanitize that... Companioned Rev. Jane Field Rev. Jane Field https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mzk0Nzk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDI2MDU0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20956684_1773257002_20260308-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/she-saw-what-was-coming-mary-magdalene-and-the-anointing-of-christ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:53:32 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, explores the story of Mary Magdalene anointing Jesus through the Gospel of John, suggesting that Mary’s act was not mere devotion but a prophetic, priestly consecration — a conscious acknowledgment... Companioned Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzkwMjM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDI0OTMzMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20937789_1772574784_2-26-3-1-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/someone-stayed-mary-magdalene-as-our-guide Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:25:32 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, reclaims Mary Magdalene as the defining model of faithful presence - one who never abandoned Jesus through anointing, crucifixion, burial, or resurrection. In a time of fear and uncertainty, Pastor... Companioned Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mzg1NDU3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDIzNjU0MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20917159_1771953906_20260222-sermonfinal.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/finding-balance-when-the-bottom-drops-out Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:34:44 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, explores the concept of “sea legs” as a spiritual practice—the ability to stay grounded in love and compassion even when facing life’s storms and uncertainties. Drawing on teachings from Cynthia... Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mzc5MTcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDIxOTM0NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20887679_1771284884_20260215-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/belonging-at-the-wide-open-door Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:16:06 +0000 Listen as Ophelia Hu Kinney, focusing on HopeGateWay’s “Primary Words,” calls the community to gather, listen, act, share, and evolve together, trusting that wisdom and the Holy Spirit’s “hidden treasure” are found around the tables as each person’s... Primary Words Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mzc1NzI0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDIxMTYwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20876896_1770916499_20260208-sermon.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/primary-words-evolve Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:13:54 +0000 In the concluding sermon of the “Primary Words” sermon series, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill discusses Hope Gateway’s community practices (gather, listen, act, share, and evolve) and reframes the concept of being “born again” as a continuous cycle of... Primary Words Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzY3NDYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDE5MDI3NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/p/0e20845165_1770498562_primary-words-evolve.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/primary-words-share Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:02:17 +0000 In the fourth sermon of the “Primary Words” sermon series, Rev. Katie Mears addresses the community value of “sharing” during a crisis involving ICE raids and community upheaval. Katie draws on Biblical passages about sharing resources and unity in... Primary Words Rev. Katie Mears Rev. Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzY3NDU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDE5MDI4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20845187_1770498122_20260125-share-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/primary-words-act Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:05:44 +0000 In the third sermon of the “Primary Words” sermon series, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill focuses on the principle of “acting” as an essential expression of faith, drawing from the Book of James to argue that faith without action is meaningless. Pastor Sara... Primary Words Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzY3NDU1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDE5MDI4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20845188_1770498263_20260118-act-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/primary-words-listen Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:44:15 +0000 In the second sermon of the “Primary Words” series, Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill explores listening as a foundational spiritual practice, drawing on the biblical story of young Samuel learning to recognize God’s voice in the Temple. He emphasizes that... Primary Words Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzY3NDUxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDE5MDI3MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20845160_1770496909_20260111-listen-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/primary-words-gather Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:44:36 +0000 In the first sermon of the “Primary Words” sermon series, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill introduces the community practice of “gather,” exploring how physically coming together in shared spaces is essential to human connection and serves as a powerful form... Primary Words Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MzY3NDQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDE5MDI1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20845119_1770496226_20260104-gatherfinal.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wait-for-each-other-building-an-egalitarian-community Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:08:05 +0000 Rev Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, reflects on Paul's letter to the Corinthians about their failure to practice equality at communal meals, where wealthy members ate and drank freely while poor members went hungry. She connects... Invest in Community: Build the Village Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjkyODI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDAxMDk2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/w/0e20559223_1762270254_wait-for-each-other-building-an-egalitarian-community.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/theclas-defiance-finding-courage-through-ancient-christian-resistance Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:29:10 +0000 In the concluding sermon of the series on Thecla, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, tells the story of an early Christian woman who defied societal conventions by baptizing herself, dressing in non-binary clothing, and becoming a... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mjg2MjYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzk5MzA0NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/t/0e20530396_1761503184_theclas-defiance-finding-courage-through-ancient-christian-resistance.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-power-of-unified-voices-lessons-from-theclas-story Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:53:45 +0000 In “The Power of Unified Voices: Lessons from Thecla’s Story” Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, explores the ancient story of Thecla from early Christian texts, focusing on how women found power through solidarity when they spoke “as... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://hopegateway.com/sermon/thecla-the-rebel-saint-who-baptized-herself Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:48:33 +0000 In “Thecla: The Rebel Saint Who Baptized Herself,”  Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, reflects on the ancient story of Saint Thecla, a woman who defied patriarchal expectations by surviving trials in the arena and baptizing herself... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-power-of-thecla-a-story-of-resistance Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, focuses on Thecla’s courageous resistance against sexual assault and unjust power structures in first-century Antioch. Pastor Sara draws powerful parallels between Thecla’s defiance of those who... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0Mjc2NTQ1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzk2Nzg4OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/t/0e20489618_1760229228_the-power-of-thecla-a-story-of-resistance.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rising-from-the-ashes-theclas-journey-of-transformation-and-miraculous-hope Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:38:15 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, examine how Thecla's defiance of societal norms and miraculous survival of execution exemplify kenosis—the practice of emptying oneself of false identities to emerge as one’s truest self. Pastor... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://hopegateway.com/sermon/breaking-free-learning-liberation-from-theclas-revolutionary-choice Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:24:08 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill’s sermon explores the story of Thecla from the non-canonical “Acts of Paul and Thecla,” focusing on how this early Christian woman rejected social expectations by choosing not to marry her fiancé after being captivated by... Thecla - The Ancient Story of Resistance and Resilience Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjY3MzQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzkzNzE4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/2/0e20439751_1758915475_20250921-sermon-final.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-acts-of-paul-and-thecla-a-courageous-story-of-standing-firm-in-faith Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:56:06 +0000 As we prepare for HopeGateWay’s upcoming sermon series, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, our Lead Pastor, invites us into the ancient story of The Acts (of Paul and) Thecla. Written in the first or second century, it tells of a remarkable 17-year-old young... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill thecla https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjUxODgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg5NzE1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/t/0e20376054_1757863498_the-acts-of-paul-and-thecla.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/embracing-our-unique-roles-in-unity Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:29:09 +0000 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, in her last sermon in that role, invites us to live authentically from our “deep gladness,” meeting the world’s needs in love, without shame in our differences, but with gratitude... ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, in her last sermon in that role, invites us to live authentically from our “deep gladness,” meeting the world’s needs in love, without shame in our differences, but with gratitude... Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjUyOTg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg5OTQ3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/e/0e20380189_1757889174_embracing-our-unique-roles-in-unity.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/holding-onto-faith-amidst-crisis Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:21:08 +0000 Elizabeth Bean shares her experience of going through a “dark night of the soul” existential crisis, where she lost her sense of faith and belonging, feeling disconnected from God, her family, and even her own life. She explains how she survived this... Tell Me More Elizbeth Beane Elizbeth Beane https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjUxNjI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg5Njg5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/http://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/35458/uploaded/h/0e20375705_1757858929_holding-onto-faith-amidst-crisis.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/my-journey-with-god-and-improv Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:14:05 +0000 Jeremy Lynch shares his personal journey from growing up in a “fear the world” church that emphasized hell and damnation to finding spiritual connection at HopeGateWay, a community where he discovered faith through love, discussion, and service to... Tell Me More Jeremy Lynch Jeremy Lynch https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/52e1805a78/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/embracing-music-as-spiritual-joy Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Ted Lacrone shares how music has served as a spiritual practice and source of meaning throughout his life, from childhood memories of listening to Joan Baez and his father's church music to using music as a way to process emotions and connect to... Tell Me More Ted Lacrone Ted Lacrone https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5a548ac699/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/meaningful-blessings-through-challenges Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Taylor Massey's message centers on the idea that the most meaningful blessings in life come not from circumstances of birth or natural advantages, but from the challenges we face and overcome through self-discovery and our relationship with God... Tell Me More Taylor Massey Taylor Massey https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTcxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df756935ee/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/finding-god-in-the-gray-a-journey-from-certainty-to-wonder Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Stephanie Cook shares her evolving spiritual journey from the black-and-white faith of her Baptist upbringing to embracing uncertainty and finding the divine through embodied practices like getting into the ocean every day, centering prayer, and... Tell Me More Stephanie Cook Stephanie Cook https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTczIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c3fd320b1f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-as-interconnection-finding-the-divine-within-and-between-us Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:51:10 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, introduces the sermon series Tell Me More by sharing her evolving understanding of God as interconnection, describing the divine as “a little puddle that lives in me that is the ocean” - present... Tell Me More Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE5MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/28e173e8d6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/undeterred-in-what-wrestling-with-jerichos-shadow Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill examines the troubling story of Jericho's destruction in Joshua 6, challenging traditional interpretations that celebrate the Israelites' faith while ignoring the genocide that followed the walls' collapse... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE4NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/cc58171ed9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/women-of-resilience-and-commitment Sun, 25 May 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Join Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Lead Pastor at HopeGateWay, as she reflects on the powerful story of Ruth and Naomi—a timeless example of steadfast love, mutual support, and resilience in the face of hardship. In this message, Pastor Sara invites us to... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bddfe00a83/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/keep-showing-up Sun, 18 May 2025 04:29:10 +0000 In her sermon, Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s Worship Coordinator, encourages us to “keep showing up. Keep praying and keep naming liberation where you recognize it.” She hopes that we will “keep pushing back that empire of despair with the kingdom... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTgxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/38ed6e79f2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/undeterred-inspiration-a-hopegateway-conversation Thu, 15 May 2025 04:29:14 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Lead Pastor of HopeGateWay, speaks with Dr. Art McClanahan about the Undeterred sermon series. This six-week series explores biblical stories of individuals who showed courage... HopegateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan and Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Dr. Art McClanahan and Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e7196b653d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/faithful-resistance-against-power Sun, 11 May 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, Associate Pastor at HopeGateWay, challenges us to think about what we believe so deeply that we would stand up to power and injustice, and encourages us to return to our faith as a source of strength and clarity as she reflects... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fe5ad17d81/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/courageous-resistance-the-power-of-five-sisters Sun, 04 May 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, continues the Undeterred: Stories of Resistance series by highlighting the courage of Zelophehad’s five daughters, who boldly demanded land rights and set a precedent for women’s inheritance in... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE5MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b53c421b1f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/undeterred-stories-of-resistance Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay's Associate Pastor, introduces the new sermon series entitled Undeterred: Stories of Resistance. Pastor Christie focuses on biblical women like Shipra, Pua, Jochebed, Miriam, and Pharaoh’s daughter, who each... Undeterred: Stories of Resistance Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTgzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6ff146676f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/easter-woke-join-the-message Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, in this Easter sermon, reclaims the term "woke" to describe Jesus' resurrection as a call to awaken to justice, community, and fearless action in the world. Pastor Sara invites us to... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ffa3bc751f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/embracing-the-narrow-path Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, reflects on the closing of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that Jesus' teachings are an invitation to a flourishing life through community, mutual aid, and solidarity, rather than a list... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/04cd40157e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-golden-rule-reimagined-beyond-the-embroidered-pillow Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Kaitie Mears looks at what Matthew 7:12 (the Golden Rule) really means. She says Jesus wasn't just telling people to be nice. Instead, he wanted his followers to truly connect with and depend on each other. Mears thinks the Golden Rule is... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Katie Mears Rev. Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0677215aac/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/inescapable-mutuality-living-in-solidarity-and-divine-love Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, explores the interconnectedness of all people, emphasizing that injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings on mutual aid and community care, she challenges us to... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8188df0001/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/life-after-doom-study-to-begin-march-31 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill and Rev. Dr. Wanda Stahl join Dr. Art McClanahan to discuss their upcoming nine-session series on Brian McLaren's book "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart," which will explore... HopegateWay Conversations Allen Ewing-Merrill, Wanda Stahl, and Art McClanahan Allen Ewing-Merrill, Wanda Stahl, and Art McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE4OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2558869785/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/finding-solidarity-in-jesus-message Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay's Worship Coordinator, invites us to see how Jesus teaches us to stand together as equals and support each other, rather than judging one another. Jesus shows us this loving way of community in his Sermon on the Mount. The Upside Down Kingdom Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIzNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8cdcd88add/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/join-the-journey-hopegateways-new-lenten-schedule-and-inspiring-resources Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:29:12 +0000 Pastor Sara and Pastor Christie join Dr. Art McClanahan to announce a revised Lenten Study and Lectio Divina schedule and discuss "The Upside-Down Kingdom" theme, which explores how Jesus' teachings challenge contemporary societal... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Rev. Christie Dahlin, and Dr. Art McClanahan Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Rev. Christie Dahlin, and Dr. Art McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTY0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d9e590a7c0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/trusting-in-gods-abundance-and-embracing-community-care Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, calls us “to deeply do the messy and hard and beautiful work of being in community with one another.” The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTkwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIzNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/64dfd0b607/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/storing-treasures-in-heaven-the-call-to-mutual-aid Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, emphasizes the importance of mutual aid and community care as a way to build a new society where all needs are met without hierarchy. She shares Jesus’ teachings on storing treasures in heaven by... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIzOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/89a17aa65e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/claiming-our-god-given-power Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:29:10 +0000 Rev. Katie Mears urges us to understand that God “made us superheroes and kings and demigods and emperors, all of us…and that we have power beyond our imagination.” The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Katie Mears Rev. Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTkzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4c9cb5168c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/called-to-collective-action-building-a-new-society Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:29:11 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, invites us to believe “that we can live differently, that we can create a different society.” The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2387b61a69/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-challenging-call-to-creative-non-violent-resistance Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:30:20 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, looks at Jesus’ challenging teachings of loving enemies, turning the other cheek, and praying for persecutors as a call to creative, non-violent resistance against oppression and injustice. The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/60032f087e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/let-your-yes-be-yes-honesty-and-transparency-in-community Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:29:12 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, explores Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount about not making oaths but instead letting your “yes be yes” and “no be no” as a way of promoting honesty and transparency in relationships. The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/372c4dd014/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/loving-through-change-building-community-in-challenging-times Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:29:12 +0000 In her sermon, Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s Worship Coordinator, emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining community, especially in challenging and changing times. Ophelia encourages us to find new ways to love and care for one another... The Upside Down Kingdom Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI1MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/31b4ef4a4a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-salt-and-light Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:29:13 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay's Associate Pastor, invites us to "be true to ourselves, true to what it is that brings us life, so that we may find our soul and beautiful selves grounded in Christ's love, grounded in our faith... The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI0OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8696a41412/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-upside-down-kingdom-hopegateways-new-worship-series Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:29:14 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan talks with Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, and Rev. Christie Dahlin, our associate pastor about our new worship series-“The Upside Down Kingdom,” what inspired it, who... HopegateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, and Rev. Christie Dahlin Dr. Art McClanahan, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, and Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTYyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE3OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b20292b1c3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/pause-reflect-hopegateways-new-small-group Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:29:10 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan talks with Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay's Associate Pastor. Get to know Pastor Christie better and learn about "Pause & Reflect Through the Practice of Lectio... HopegateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan and Rev. Christie Dahlin Dr. Art McClanahan and Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/17789bb975/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/living-in-the-way-of-the-upside-down-kingdom Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:29:11 +0000 The Upside Down Kingdom Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTk5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/637cec276a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-epiphany-story-and-the-first-advent-in-palestine Sun, 05 Jan 2025 04:29:12 +0000 Members of the HopeGateWay Community dramatically retell the Epiphany Story. Rev. Sara Ewing Merrill, HopeGateWay's Lead Pastor, shares a selected reading from "The First Advent in Palestine" by Kelley Nikondeha. Starry Nights Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and the HopeGateWay Community Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and the HopeGateWay Community https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI1OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3a877f3498/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/taking-a-leap-of-love Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:29:11 +0000 Starry Nights Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjAyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/752daeb6d4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/lessons-of-the-singing-revolution Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:29:14 +0000 Starry Nights Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjAzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8db43db745/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-peacemakers Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:29:14 +0000 Starry Nights Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/59755ac30f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/imagining-something-new Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:29:14 +0000 Suggesting action is an antidote to hopelessness, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, invites the community to imagine a kin-dom where abundance and equality reign. The message concludes the Yours Truly series. Yours Truly Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI3MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6dc4c694c7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/provoking-one-another-to-love Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:30:19 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney encourages us to resist apathy and engage in acts of love and kindness, drawing inspiration from the resilience of those who faced persecution in the past and the power of collective moral action. She discusses the biblical idea of... Yours Truly Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI3MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/16e644bc58/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/lament-and-hope Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:29:11 +0000 In a sermon shared on the Sunday following the 2024 presidential election Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, encourages the community to “feel their feelings,” including anger, fear, grief, and anxiety, and offers the reminder that... Yours Truly Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6e03506be2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/accepting-the-invitation Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:29:11 +0000 "We are invited to show love, share hospitality, and participate in the inclusive, vulnerable kin-dom of God," said Rev. Diane McClanahan, in the concluding sermon of the "You're Invited" series. You're Invited Rev. Diane McClanahan Rev. Diane McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI3NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ea429e653d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-center Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:30:19 +0000 Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay's administrative coordinator, asks, "Whatis the core that we are seeking to invite each other into as we are community together?" You're Invited Rev. Christie Dahlin Rev. Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI3NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0a0cbbf6db/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/vulnerability Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:30:20 +0000 HopeGateWay's lead pastor, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, speaks about vulnerability as being central to being in community together. You're Invited Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjEwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI3OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a53109eda4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/community Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:29:12 +0000 Thoughts about community and the human need to be in relationship. You're Invited Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI4MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1a49a37517/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/embracing-inner-peace Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:29:14 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, reflects on her journey toward embracing inner peace through rest, sacred encounters, and reconnecting with heart and intuition. She encourages us to reject the constant drive for productivity and... You Are Invited Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7e6228ff01/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/meditation-in-the-here-and-now Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:29:11 +0000 I've Been Meaning to Ask Phil Worster Phil Worster https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e8145ab7f3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/living-in-the-here-and-now Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:29:14 +0000 I've Been Meaning to Ask Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b9fb5fab98/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/easter-sunday-sermon Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:31:14 +0000 Wandering Heart Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzMwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a5d7c5e87c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/speak-clearly-and-boldly-about-jesus Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:29:12 +0000 Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s community and administrative coordinator, presents the sermon for the third Sunday of Lent. “Sometimes it feels safer, easier, wiser,” she says, “to do acts of love and care that show love in subtle ways rather than to... Wandering Heart Christie Dahlin Christie Dahlin https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/409c105075/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-ridiculous-hunch Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:30:24 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill’s sermon for the first Sunday of Lent encourages us to take a leap of faith and follow Jesus, even when we don't know what the future holds, and reminds us that Jesus will always be with us on the journey. Wandering Heart Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzMyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8ea838d0c4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/building-a-sense-of-belonging-and-community Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:30:20 +0000 In a co-created sermon, facilitated by Ophelia Hu Kinney, people of the HopeGateWay community noted that belonging is prioritized over belief, mirroring Jesus's approach with his followers. Members are committed to creating a just and... Belonging https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2826f003d0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/our-core-values-their-impact Sun, 21 Jan 2024 04:30:20 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney, Robin Jellis, Wanda Stahl, and Allen Ewing-Merrill discuss HopeGateWay’s core values: community, inclusivity, creativity, simplicity, and transformation. They share personal experiences and insights on how these values have deepened... Belonging HopeGateway panel HopeGateway panel https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7146fc7fd2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-justice-love-mercy-walk-humbly Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:30:21 +0000 Belonging Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzMzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e6aaaf20ae/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/new-years-eve-message Sun, 31 Dec 2023 04:30:20 +0000 How Does A Weary World Rejoice? Rev. Diane McClanahan Rev. Diane McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIzMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/16f6f00d3e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/welcome-home-to-515 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:29:14 +0000 Welcome Home to 515 is an open house for our new neighbors of the Woodford/Rosemont community as well as an opportunity for HopeGateWay folks to experience our new ministry center. Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill joins Dr. Arthur McClanahan in a... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Dr. Arthur McClanahan Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Dr. Arthur McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/055cb3e22c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stories-of-hope Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:29:14 +0000 A Future with Hope Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5609cf55c6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stories-of-hope-2 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:31:15 +0000 A Future with Hope Evelyn Johnson Moore Evelyn Johnson Moore https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f7180df04e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-are-stronger-by-being-together Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:30:19 +0000 A Future with Hope Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/475c81cdb5/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/original-sin-vs-imago-dei Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:29:14 +0000 Composting Christianity Rev. Wanda Stahl Rev. Wanda Stahl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI4MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/599ab3ca27/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/perfection-vs-growth Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:29:11 +0000 Composting Christianity Rev. Melissa Yosua-Davis Rev. Melissa Yosua-Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjE2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI4OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d88aa346a9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/inerrancy-vs-human-document Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:29:15 +0000 Composting Christianity Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjE3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI5MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1fc8a3eb39/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gatekeeper-god-vs-recruiter-god Sun, 24 Sep 2023 04:29:14 +0000 Composting Christianity Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjE1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI4NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8b7ec82a0b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/power-over-vs-power-with Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:30:24 +0000 Composting Christianity Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjEzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c2e83fca33/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-trees-teach-us-about-living Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:30:24 +0000 What's Under Our Feet Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUzOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/18d660ca8d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/jesus-and-zacchaeus-what-we-can-learn-from-them Sun, 09 Jul 2023 04:31:15 +0000 Rev. Don Rudalevige continues the “Kindlig Kindred” sermon series with a message that highlights the lessons we can learn from the relationship between Jesus and Zacchaeus. Kindling Kindship Rev. Don Rudalevige Rev. Don Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjE4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI5MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4b3ac0e0df/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/growth Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:29:14 +0000 Focusing upon growth Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor challenges us “to be transparent and honest with someone in your life about your struggles and our dreams, your desires to be different.” Kindling Kinship Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU0MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bf4d018b38/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-radical-vision-of-kinship Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:29:14 +0000 “What sustains your kinship? What are the languages of care your kin show you?” Questions that Ophelia Hu Kinney asks in the first message of the six-part sermon series entitled, “Kindling Kinship.” Kindling Kinship Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI5NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c271105723/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/pentecost Sun, 28 May 2023 04:29:12 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, in her sermon for Pentecost Sunday, asked, “May we seek to build a community and a world where all are valued and seen as worthy…May the Spirit flame in us and may we feel her fire enlivening for the... Pentecost Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjIwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI5NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/47de8f6e90/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reparation-and-transformation Mon, 15 May 2023 04:30:25 +0000 The story of the encounter of Jesus and Zacchaeus is really one of reparation and transformation suggests Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor. “Transformation might not repair the whole world,” she adds, “but it’s a small step.” The God Who Riots Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUzNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fa67d3e704/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-a-radical-follower-by-stopping-the-wreckage Fri, 12 May 2023 04:29:14 +0000 “Can I be rooted and grounded in the divine?” asks Rev. Littlefield Grenfell as she continues “The God Who Riots” series. “Maybe while tending the messiness of a wild meadow…we will recognize ourselves in the others who do so as radical protestors... The God Who Riots Rev. Linda Littlefield Grenfell Rev. Linda Littlefield Grenfell https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI5OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/053a8183e7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/does-jesus-want-you-to-be-a-doormat Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:30:20 +0000 “The last and least are the first and the greatest in the radical, rioting religion of Jesus,” said Rev. Jane Field, Executive Director of the Maine Council of Churches, in her sermon for April 23, 2023, at HopeGateWay. “Did Jesus ask his followers... The God Who Riots Rev. Jane Field Rev. Jane Field https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e0a653c699/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/christ-is-risen-indeed Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:30:19 +0000 “Christ is Risen! Indeed!” Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, led the community with that joyou exclamation on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Hearing together the Gospel story (John 20:1-18) of Jesus’ resurrection, all were invited to... Easter 2023 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjIyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMwMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3485ea99da/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-it-means-to-truly-love-someone Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:31:14 +0000 “Who do you need to tell that you’re here?” That’s a question that Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, asks in her March 26, 2023 sermon in the “Good Enough” series. Connecting with Mary Magdalene, Rev. Ewing-Merrill invites the... Good Enough Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjIzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMwMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/27abcd2e07/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-conversation-about-loose-ends Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:31:14 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill has a conversation with Masey Kaplan of the Loose Ends project. Kaplan and Jennifer Simonic, both avid knitters, realized that they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other... A Good Enough Lent Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Masey Kaplan Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Masey Kaplan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjI0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMwNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/255efbe73a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/our-journey-of-imperfection Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:30:24 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor introduces the journey of A Good Enough Lent and cites Dr. Kate Bowler's book, Good Enough as a guide for the lenten sermon series and study group. A Good Enough Lent Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/eed4e9402a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/counterfactual Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:31:14 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, introduces the new sermon series, “Counterfactual.” In her message she asks, “What does it mean to start over spiritually?” She adds, “I believe that living together in spiritual community is how... Counterfactual Rev. Sara Ewing Merrill Rev. 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Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU1MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2fe32ecb12/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/maine-needs-making-a-difference Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:29:14 +0000 Maine Needs is making a difference in the lives of people in the greater Portland area and throughout the 16 counties of the State. Located at 332 Forest Avenue, the organization, founded in 2019, strives “to help individuals and families…[to] meet... HopegateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan and Tara Balch Dr. Art McClanahan and Tara Balch https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjI3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/700415d397/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/celebration-of-remembrance-for-rev-ruth-cail-williamson Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:30:25 +0000 Remembering the life of Rev. Ruth Cail Williamson, January 13, 1930, to November 6, 2022. Rev. Virginia Fryer, Pastor of Bow Mills UMC, Bow NH, led the service that included readings and remembrances from family members and music from the choir of... Remembering the life of Rev. Ruth Cail Williamson, January 13, 1930, to November 6, 2022. Rev. Virginia Fryer, Pastor of Bow Mills UMC, Bow NH, led the service that included readings and remembrances from family members and music from the choir of... https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/55c848d254/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/celebration-of-remembrance-for-rev-ruth-cail-williamson-video Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:30:20 +0000 Remembering the life of Rev. Ruth Cail Williamson, January 13, 1930, to November 6, 2022. Rev. Virginia Fryer, Pastor of Bow Mills UMC, Bow NH, led the service that included readings and remembrances from family members and music from the choir of... Remembering the life of Rev. Ruth Cail Williamson, January 13, 1930, to November 6, 2022. Rev. Virginia Fryer, Pastor of Bow Mills UMC, Bow NH, led the service that included readings and remembrances from family members and music from the choir of... https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU0OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/05e02897e4/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/encountering-the-spark-of-community Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:30:19 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s worship coordinator, talks with Dr. Art McClanahan about a new way of co-creating worship together. She says, “we’ll be bringing back an old HopeGateWay tradition by... HopegateWay Conversations Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/024c2780e2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/following-our-values Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:31:14 +0000 “It’s precisely because we live in consistently, unprecedented, tumultuous times that our choices start to reveal our values. Our decisions are points of self-definition,” Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s worship coordinator, observes in her sermon... What Good is Faith Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjI5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1cb5275b96/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hope Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:32:14 +0000 “Hope is rooted in the belief nthat our actions on behalfof justice and restoration have implications beyond those we can see,” notes Wanda Stahl, in her sermon for October 16, 2022. Sharing in the “What Good is Faith” sermon series, she adds... What Good is Faith Wanda Stahl Wanda Stahl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjMwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5683b471de/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/community-2 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:30:20 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, speaks about community in this message, part of sermon series, “What Good is Faith?” What Good is Faith Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjMxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e0a58a710a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ritual Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:30:24 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s Worship Coordinator, in her sermon for October 2, 2022, says, “faith is good because through it we get to encounter ritual” and ads, “ritual forces us to slow down and to observe carefully.” What Good is Faith Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjMyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/769377dabe/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-good-is-faith Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:31:15 +0000 Rev. Diane McClanahan HopeGateWay’s Community Care Coordinator notes, in ser sermon for September 25, 2022, that faith “opens us to mystery. It enables us to see our place in the Universe - it grounds us.” What Good is Faith Rev. Diane McClanahan Rev. Diane McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjMzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7df17de43a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-good-is-faith-2 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:29:14 +0000 Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill suggests “Maybe it’s time to take our cues…from the earliest church, committing ourselves to awe and wonder, trusting that God is right there with us, present with us, present with us, gifting us with new vision.” What Good is Faith Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/73d1b3a747/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-good-is-faith-3 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 04:30:20 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, introduces the new sermon series, “What Good is Faith?” “When we invest in a faith community,” she says, we are choosing to listen to others and to let them influence us.” She shares some of the... What Good is Faith Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c5928d3309/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sermon-for-august-28-2022 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:32:15 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, concludes HopeGateWay’s “Water Water Everywhere” sermon series with this message from August 28, 2022. Water Water Everywhere Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6d03f76e20/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-is-waiting Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:30:21 +0000 Rev. Larry Kalajainen focuses on the biblical story of Jonah in this message for HopeGateWay’s “Water Water Everywhere” series. He reminds us that while Jonah waited for God to come around to his way of thinking God is still waiting for a whole host... Water Water Everywhere Rev. Larry Kalajainen Rev. Larry Kalajainen https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c2df92309b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-story-is-coming-to-life-through-you Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:30:21 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s worship coordinator, presents the message for August 14, 2022, as part of HopeGateWay’s “Water Water Everywhere” series. She asks, “What is the river that God has parted in your own life? What is the river that God... Water Water Everywhere Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMzMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a0c4e00d0c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-solidarity-calls-us-to-do Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:30:20 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, believes, “when we value the individual over the many in economics, in public health, or salvation, we fail to see the way that Jesus is inviting us into. Solidarity calls us to be willing to lay... Water Water Everywhere Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMzNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5f8d7ad723/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hopegateway-sermon-for-july-31-2022 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:29:14 +0000 Margaret Menger, chairperson of HopeGateWay's Leadership Team, presents the concluding sermon in the "Queering Genesis - Joseph" series Queering Genesis-Joseph Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMzNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/999674de8a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-in-relationship-with-ukraine-supporting-act-alliance Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:29:14 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Sean McConnell, of Episcopal Relief and Development, talks with Dr. Art McClanahan about the tragic impact that the war in Ukraine is having on the more than 7 million who have fled their country and... HopegateWay Conversations Sean McConnell and Art McClanahan Sean McConnell and Art McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTMzOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/99b4c5a87f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-is-always-with-us Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:32:14 +0000 In this Children's Message, Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill reminds us that whatever we face in life, God is with us, every moment. Children's Message Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM0MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fa4e5e0f67/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-we-listen-to-our-dreams Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:30:19 +0000 Jeff Huot suggests that because God is with us “we can make the dreams of equality for all a reality.” In his sermon for July 10, 2022, as part of HopeGateWay’s “Queering Genesis-Joseph” series, he adds, “Our job is to take our dreams to God and... Queering Genesis-Joseph Jeff Huot Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2c1c24f42d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sermon-for-july-3-2022 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:30:20 +0000 Erin Bruce presents the message, for July 3, 2022, as part of HopeGateWay’s “Queering Genesis-Joseph” series. Queering Genesis-Joseph Erin Bruce Erin Bruce https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/718a28533f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/committed-together-for-change Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:30:25 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, invites us to make a commitment, together, to something bigger and truer, to be certain in our witness as we work for change. Her message, for June 26, 2022, is presented as part of HopeGateWay’s... Queering Genesis-Joseph Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e4027ac45e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-does-love-look-like-for-you Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:30:19 +0000 Courtney Tabor asks the question, “What does love look like for you right now” in her message for June 19, 2022, presented as part of HopeGateWay’s “Queering Genesis-Joseph” series. Queering Genesis-Joseph Courtney Tabor Courtney Tabor https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM1MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/74a8727a87/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-a-cycle-breaker Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:31:14 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney asks the questions, “Who in your family are cycle breakers…and which cycles are you breaking by following the path that you’re on” in her message for June 12, 2022, presented as part of HopeGateWay’s “Queering Genesis-Joseph” sermon... Queering Genesis-Joseph Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM1MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c86c329659/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stepping-up-and-stepping-back Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:30:21 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor, presents the sermon for Pentecost Sunday. "This Pentecost, I hope you sense the flame within you and upon you...I encourage you to figure out what you need to do to recognize the flame of... Encountering Resurrection Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjUxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM1OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a240970a98/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hopegateway-sermon-for-may-29-2022 Sun, 29 May 2022 04:32:14 +0000 Rev. Don Rudalevige offers the sermon for Sunday, May 29. Encountering Resurrection Rev. Don Rudalevige Rev. Don Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjUwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7e449977cc/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-resurrection-faith Sun, 22 May 2022 04:30:24 +0000 Stacey Knight reminds us that God is with us, even when we don’t see God or prevent ourselves from seeing God’s presence. Encountering Resurrection Stacey Knight Stacey Knight https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjQ5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4ef0a53db9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/learning-from-someone-else Sun, 15 May 2022 04:30:24 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor notes, “this idea of trust, of honoring another’s experience of believing that we can learn and grow from someone else is transformational.” She goes on to suggest, “You might even call it resurrection.” Encountering Resurrection Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjUyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM2MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b6d5c99d4c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sharing-our-hurts Tue, 10 May 2022 04:30:25 +0000 In this Children's Message, we learn that there are many ways to help people. We pray, “Dear God, thank you for being with us when we are hurt, inside or outside. Help us to feel better and to find people to share our hurts with. Amen.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e87da25719/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/encountering-resurrection-through-us Tue, 10 May 2022 04:29:15 +0000 Rev. Diane McClanahan asks the question, “How can we put our woundedness in the service of others,” in her sermon for the Third Sunday after Easter, in the ”Encountering Resurrection” series. Encountering Resurrection Rev. Diane McClanahan Rev. Diane McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU0NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/62f8c54d33/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/lifted-from-the-no-of-all-nothing Sun, 01 May 2022 04:31:14 +0000 Rev. Linda Littlefield Grenfell’s sermon for the Second Sunday after Easter, in the ”Encountering Resurrection” series is entitled, “Lifted from the No of All Nothing.” The Scripture text is John 21:1-9. Encountering Resurrection Rev. Linda Littlefield Grenfell Rev. Linda Littlefield Grenfell https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzUzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/471a010b4c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/helping-people Sun, 01 May 2022 04:29:14 +0000 In this Children's Message, we learn that there are many ways to help people. We pray, “Dear God, thank you for boats and water and fish. Help us to remember to be the body of Jesus using our hands and feet and voices to show love and help... Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/97439b63fe/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-faithful-affinity Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:31:14 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Pastor Liz Fulmer join Dr. Art McClanahan for this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations to talk about how their congregations and two other former United Methodist churches in Maine are living into the faithful future of... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Pastor Liz Fulmer Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Pastor Liz Fulmer https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjUzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/94fe1297e6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/resurrecting-love Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:32:11 +0000 Dodie Sheffieled’s sermon for the Sunday after Easter is entitled, “Resurrecting Love.” Easter 2022 Dodie Sheffield Dodie Sheffield https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/63f6515dec/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/jesus-helps-us-to-not-be-afraid Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:30:21 +0000 In this Children's Message, we’re invited to be assured and at peace. We pray, “Dear God, thank you for Jesus who helps bring peace instead of fear and worry and help us to not be afraid.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b549940658/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/interdependence Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:30:19 +0000 In her sermon for Easter Sunday, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, notes, “interdependency is right there at the center of the Resurrections story”and offers an Easter challenge to make the world a more accessible place, especially... Easter Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ebb4379017/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/being-more-kind-and-loving Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:31:14 +0000 In this Children's Message, we’re invited to be thankful. “Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus on a donkey,” we pray. “Help us to be more loving, kind, and, and fair. Amen.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/602f403030/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reconciliation-and-love Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:30:24 +0000 In her sermon for Palm Sunday, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, offers a fresh insight into Jesus and his ministry. Citing the words of Diana Butler Bass, from her book, Freeing Jesus, we discover that Jesus “was not killed so his... Disabling Lent Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU3MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b2ec033e06/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/showing-joy Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:31:14 +0000 In this Children's message, we’re invited to show joy. “Dear God, thank you for dance,” we pray, “and for all the ways we show joy with our bodies.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU1MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f99c7b4f4e/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-season-of-being Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:30:19 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney offers a helpful word in her message for the fourth Sunday of Lent. “Spend less time attempting to fix [yourself] in order to earn love…” Speaking from her own experience she says, “What we have is God’s presence, God’s being with a... Disabling Lent Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM3MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2a9a38cd4b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-the-next-right-thing Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:31:15 +0000 Phil Wooster encourages us to believe that “the only thing you have to do is the next right thing.” In his message for the third Sunday of Lent expresses the belief that “when you make that decision, of course you make it with God’s love and prayer... Disabling Lent Phil Wooster Phil Wooster https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM3MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ff93ff1fea/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/using-our-voices Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:31:14 +0000 In this Children's message we’re invited to “use our voices.” Our prayer is that God will “help us to use them to make change for all people.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU3NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4689fdaabc/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/listening-to-all-people-video Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:30:24 +0000 In this Children's message we offer this prayer: “Dear God, thank you for our bodies. Help us to listen to people with disabilities and work for their world. Amen.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM3NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8a33ce0339/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/everyones-worthy-of-love-and-respect Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:30:21 +0000 Mitzi Erikson reminds us, “Everybody’s worthy of love and respect.” In her message for the third Sunday of Lent she also assures us, “All races, creeds, abilities, disabilities, orientations and nationalities are welcome to the table.” Disabling Lent Mitzi Erikson Mitzi Erikson https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM3NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/470b13bc0e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-journey-toward-a-new-beginning Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:31:12 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Courtney Tabor talk with Dr. Art McClanahan about “Disabling Lent: An Anti-Ableist Lenten Series.” “We’re taking the journey together,” says Rev. Ewing-Merrill, “to process... HopegateWay Conversations Dr. Art McClanahan, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Courtney Tabor Dr. Art McClanahan, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill and Courtney Tabor https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjYyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM4MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d1b53a8613/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-need-what-is-real Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:29:14 +0000 Courtney Tabor encourages us to “step out of the way in order to center disabled voices in the church and really in every setting in our lives.” In her message for the second Sunday of Lent, she cautions us that “It won’t be easy,” and also offers... Disabling Lent: An Anti-Ableist Lenten Series Courtney Tabor Courtney Tabor https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjYxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM3OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fad4156719/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hearing-the-voice-of-god-as-jesus-did Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:30:24 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill begins this new sermon series for Lent 2022. Citing Jesus’ baptism, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark, we’re reminded that it’s time to “change your hearts and lives and trust this Good News.” The inspiration for this Lenten... Disabling Lent Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU3NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ccb1093233/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-church-where-everyone-feels-welcome Sun, 06 Mar 2022 04:30:20 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn that “all minds and bodies are worthy and loved by God” It’s a reminder that even though “some people think that if you have a disability you can’t be happy or have fun isn’t true.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTc0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bd407c7a97/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-way-to-share-serve-the-gifts-talents-survey Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:30:24 +0000 Two of HopeGateWay’s staff, Diane McClanahan, Community Care Coordinator, and Bethany Smart, Administrative & Program Coordinator, talk with Dr. Art McClanahan about the gifts & talents survey in this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations... HopegateWay Conversations Diane McClanahan and Bethany Smart Diane McClanahan and Bethany Smart https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjYzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM4MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/39789fc8c1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/community-practices-presence Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:04:06 +0000 “Presence” is one of HopeGateWay’s community practices. We practice that “in order to be present to God,the world and ourselves.” In a conversation led by Ophelia Hu Kinney, Erica Lovejoy and Jeff Huot share their personal stories and reflections... Practice Ophelia Hu Kinney, Erica Lovejoy and Jeff Huot Ophelia Hu Kinney, Erica Lovejoy and Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjY1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0b0b47b385/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/presence Sun, 13 Feb 2022 04:30:24 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn that “God wants us to be present to ourselves, to others and to God eerie day.” We can do that by listening when others are talking, enjoying the WOW that’s happening now, and not worrying about... Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzYxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU3OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/abee23f345/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/helping-others-is-really-important-video Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:30:19 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn that “God wants us to be in service and help others…that’s really important!” Erica reads "My Hands Were Made for Helping," by Jacquelyn Stagg during the message. Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjY2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM4NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/db7bed6ea2/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hopegateway-community-practices-service Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:30:19 +0000 Four of HopeGateWay’s community practices are the focus of the current series entitled, “Practice.” This week’s focus is on service, which is guided by the words from Philippians, “put yourself aside and help others get ahead.” In the conversation... Practice Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril, Allison Rudalevige, and Carter Friend Rev. Sara Ewing-Merril, Allison Rudalevige, and Carter Friend https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjY3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM4OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/740160a561/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-our-commitments Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:31:14 +0000 “Let’s believe that when we hopefully bring our transformed selves into the storage house that is HopeGateWay,”notes Margaret Menger, in the fourth message of the Ojalá sermon series, for Stewardship Sunday, “that God will bless our words and... Ojalá Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM5MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/12d4ecfb71/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/make-the-world-a-better-place-video Sun, 30 Jan 2022 04:30:20 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn that “as we work together we are able to make the world better.” At the same time, we remember that “everyone is important.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzYyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU4MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/42dfe7f70d/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/engaging-the-world-with-our-gifts-from-god Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:30:21 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s lead pastor, talks with Dr. Art McClanahan about stewardship in this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations. The focus, she says, “is an opportunity for each of us to reflect on how we want to engage in the world... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjY5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM5MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3990cf6389/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/called-to-transformation Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:30:24 +0000 “God calls us to transformation” notes Ophelia Hu Kinney in the third message of the Ojalá sermon series. That transformation “is a life-long commitment to growth and living in the way of Jesus." Ojalá Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM5NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/264e1506c2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-is-with-us-video Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:30:19 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn “God is with us, no matter what we are feeling, especially in times of change.” Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTg2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTIyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a8b04e879b/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/help-us-to-be-kind-video Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:31:15 +0000 In this Children’s Message from HopeGateWay, we learn that everything that we do has an effect on the world. Our prayer is that God will help us to be kind. Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM5OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4fc5c9f558/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/where-is-hope Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:31:14 +0000 Martin Turnidge invites us to ask, “Where is Hope?” in the second message in the Ojalá sermon series. “While we perhaps are too ready to criticize ourselves or others,” he says, “if we believe in a grace-filled God we must extend that grace to... Ojalá Martin Turnidge Martin Turnidge https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjcxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTM5NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e1d2b7e2de/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-love Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:31:14 +0000 In today's Children's Message we discover how God's love includes everyone Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/489c1a1143/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ojala-hopefully Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:30:24 +0000 The Spanish phrase “Ojalá,” which has deep connotations and cross-cultural history, means “I hope.” In her sermon that begins this new series for the season of stewardship, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateway’s lead pastor, reflects on Matthew... Ojalá Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzYzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU4MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ce432d0fa5/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-love-video Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:29:14 +0000 In today's Children's Message we discover how God's love includes everyone Children's Message Erica Lovejoy Erica Lovejoy https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjczIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQwMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bbfd2d002d/1080p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sermon-for-the-second-sunday-after-christmas Sun, 02 Jan 2022 04:30:19 +0000 In his message for the second Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Jonathan Wright-Gray reflects on Luke 2:34-35 and encourages us to "listen to what's in your own heart and follow the real Jesus." He also shares a conversation with Dr... Those Who Dream Jonathan Wright-Gray Jonathan Wright-Gray https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQwMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/32cac0528e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/whats-on-your-heart Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:29:14 +0000 Erin invites us to ask others, "What's on your heart?" as she reflects on Luke 2 in her message for the first Sunday after Christmas. Those Who Dream Erin Bruce Erin Bruce https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU4NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8242c02bf9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/christmas-eve-reflection Fri, 24 Dec 2021 04:30:24 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor, brings the Christmas Eve reflection from the 7:00 o'clock worship celebration. Those Who Dream Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQwNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/12ad556b5c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/on-the-way-toward-regathering-in-person Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:31:14 +0000 HopeGateWay is on the way toward getting back together as an in-person worshiping community. In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Dr. Arthur McClanahan talks with Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor. She's... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU4OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/241d222312/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-dream-shared Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:31:14 +0000 "You are invited into the possibility of it all," said Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill in her sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Citing Luke's Gospel, we're assured that "the impossible is possible with God," and that we... Those Who Dream Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU5MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b3bfbdcc61/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/maine-council-of-churches-innovative-and-impactful-ministry Mon, 13 Dec 2021 04:31:14 +0000 In a wide-ranging conversation about the mission and ministry of the Maine Council of Churches, Rev. Jane Field, MCC's Executive Director, said of HopeGateWay, "You're such an incredible congregation. We really think the world of... HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Jane Field Rev. Jane Field https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQwNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/27b4076f35/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sermon-for-the-third-sunday-of-advent Sun, 12 Dec 2021 04:30:22 +0000 Courtney Tabor’s sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021, based upon Luke 1:39-55 Those Who Dream Courtney Tabor Courtney Tabor https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQwOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5d49a9287f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-has-new-and-wonderous-things-in-store-for-our-community Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:30:20 +0000 “Whatever lies ahead for us, it’s big.” That’s the firm belief that Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill shared with the HopeGateWay community during this year’s annual meeting. Hear Pastor Sara’s vision for HopeGateWay. HopegateWay Conversations Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQxMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c420ae56f5/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-the-heck-does-making-our-paths-straight-mean Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:30:24 +0000 Beginning with Isaiah 40:3-5, Patsy Frey-Davis wonders about the preparation we can and need to do to make a highway fit for our God. "We want to find the place," she says, "where our call is our capacity." Those Who Dream Patsy Frey-Davis Patsy Frey-Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f0b0b62c86/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/advent-at-hopegateway-this-year Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:31:15 +0000 In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations Dr. Arthur McClanahan talks with Bethany Smart, HopeGateWay's Administrative and Program coordinator about Advent and what it means and offers to the community this year. HopegateWay Conversations Bethany Smart Bethany Smart https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU5MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2d8c57be8a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-space-for-gods-dreams Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:29:14 +0000 "Transformation is on the horizon for us," said Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill in her sermon for the First Sunday of Advent. "We reimagined community...we are open to possibilities we'd never conceived of." And, as Hanna Garrity... Those Who Dream Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d7567be72d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-have-healing-to-unleash Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:30:19 +0000 Citing the words of Paul's letter to the Romans, in Chapter 12 (vs. 6-13) we're invited to understand that we cannot do self-care without community care. Our challenge is to be curious enough to find out why suffering exists and to realize... What Hurts? What Helps? Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjgxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/96f42b2ca9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/an-invitation-to-the-2021-annual-meeting-december-9-at-630-pm Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:30:24 +0000 In this inaugural episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Margaret Menger, chairperson of the Leadership Team, invites the HopeGateWay community to the 2021 Annual Meeting, to be held, via Zoom, on December 9, beginning at 6:30 pm. In this inaugural episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Margaret Menger, chairperson of the Leadership Team, invites the HopeGateWay community to the 2021 Annual Meeting, to be held, via Zoom, on December 9, beginning at 6:30 pm. Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzcxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4f3bfb5b2f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/listening-to-what-people-truly-need Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:30:25 +0000 Rev. Katie Mears challenges us to take the time to listen to others, especially persons in need and to be aware that Jesus is there, in the conversation, bringing to bear the full capacity of the Holy One. Rev. Katie’s message, in the worship service... What Hurts? What Helps? Rev. Katie Mears Rev. Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6a84f4f22f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/impacting-the-world-in-meaningful-ways Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:30:19 +0000 We want to make the world a better place. We want our ministry and missions as the new HopeGateWay to impact the world in meaningful ways, not simply in ways that make us feel good. Especially during this season when we traditionally reflect on... What Hurts? What Helps? Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzY5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU5NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2762969429/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/introduction-to-the-what-hurts-what-helps-sermon-series Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:30:20 +0000 Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor, talks about "What Hurts? What Helps?" The sermon series will be an opportunity to "reflect on and reevaluate what it means to be helpers" and the ways in which "the... What Hurts? What Helps? Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzUyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU2MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c986b7a368/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/faithfully-forward Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:30:19 +0000 To be faithful to our mission to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” we have embarked on the next leg of our journey as an independent and unaffiliated HopeGateWay Church. With faithful stewardship, HopeGateWay Church will... Faithfully Forward Rev. Mike Davis Rev. Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/13f3108522/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/faithfully-forward-2 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:30:20 +0000 To be faithful to our mission to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” we have embarked on the next leg of our journey as an independent and unaffiliated HopeGateWay Church. With faithful stewardship, HopeGateWay Church will... Faithfully Forward Dr. Arthur McClanahan Dr. Arthur McClanahan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjgzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/672c34eb08/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/faithfully-forward-3 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:30:24 +0000 To be faithful to our mission to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” we have embarked on the next leg of our journey as an independent and unaffiliated HopeGateWay Church. With faithful stewardship, HopeGateWay Church will... Faithfully Forward Sue Rudalevige Sue Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/60a9c9bc55/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-darkness-of-the-womb Sun, 13 Dec 2020 04:31:14 +0000 "One of the questions people of faith are asking over and over to ourselves lately is: How is God with us during this pandemic? I don’t know but I believe God is right there just beyond our perceiving. Waiting, gestating, wintering, and seeking... Holy Darkness Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7a65e2b67a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/darkness-is-holy Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:30:20 +0000 When Zacharias burnt the incense the dark cloud of smoke became the presence of God. And then he left that experience of encountering God in the darkness and he was left speechless. There was a mystery which was held in the darkness that then was... Holy Darkness Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/520d72081b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/mourning Sun, 25 Oct 2020 04:31:14 +0000 A Time to Mourn Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/02f71604ae/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/adjusting-expectations Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:29:12 +0000 A Time to Mourn Dr. Alex Roan Dr. Alex Roan https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ec8dcc4ae7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stages-of-grief Sun, 11 Oct 2020 04:30:19 +0000 A Time to Mourn Jim Davis Jim Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTEzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg4NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df3af6fac8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/nothing-can-separate-us Sun, 27 Sep 2020 04:30:21 +0000 A Time to Mourn Mike Davis Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5da9164388/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimaging-race-and-privilege Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:32:13 +0000 Reimagine Kelsey Rioux Kelsey Rioux https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/286e2122d9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/back-to-school-message-from-our-kids Sun, 13 Sep 2020 04:31:14 +0000 Kids of HGW Kids of HGW https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzgxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/35a2bc44ea/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-the-relationship-between-the-church-and-the-earth Sun, 06 Sep 2020 04:30:24 +0000 Re-imagine Wanda Stahl Wanda Stahl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzczIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/489e95357c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-an-altered-life Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:30:19 +0000 Re-imagine Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3d162cda59/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/new-covenants-for-a-new-world Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:30:25 +0000 Re-imagine Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY2OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/36e4dd257f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/unbuilding-rebuilding Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:32:14 +0000 If you had all the building blocks for a new world, what would you build? The pandemics of COVID-19 and white supremacy have revealed that many of our systems, institutions, and ideas aren't holding up the way we thought they might. But what if... Re-imagine Bob Moore Bob Moore https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d3a138875b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-the-church Sun, 09 Aug 2020 04:31:14 +0000 Re-imagine Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk3MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6714f41f2a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-the-future Sun, 02 Aug 2020 04:30:22 +0000 Re-imagine Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDIyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ee5495ba49/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-a-better-world Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:30:24 +0000 Re-imagine Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5e66dff2d8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/why-god-why Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:30:20 +0000 Medical professional and HGW Leadership Team Member, Chris Abbott, shares about his work as a doctor at Central Maine Medical Center and how he encounters God in the midst of suffering. Why God, Why? Chris Abbott Chris Abbott https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzMxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9baeacc6e8/720p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wa-wa-wa-emimimo Sun, 31 May 2020 02:00:57 +0000 Wa Wa Wa Emimo with the HopeGateWay (Portland, Maine, USA) Virtual Choir! Wa Wa Wa Emimo with the HopeGateWay (Portland, Maine, USA) Virtual Choir! https://hopegateway.com/sermon/doing-no-harm-staying-away-from-the-building Sat, 23 May 2020 02:01:22 +0000 Pastor Sara shares her thoughts and feelings about not gathering in person. Pastor Sara shares her thoughts and feelings about not gathering in person. Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://hopegateway.com/sermon/over-my-head Sun, 10 May 2020 01:56:24 +0000 I hear music in the air with the HopeGateWay (Portland, Maine, USA) Virtual Choir! I hear music in the air with the HopeGateWay (Portland, Maine, USA) Virtual Choir! HGW Virtual Choir HGW Virtual Choir https://hopegateway.com/sermon/singing-hallelujah-easter-sunday-2020 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 04:31:14 +0000 Singing Hallelujah! by Linnea Good from the Good Book © Borealis Music www.LinneaGood.com Hey now the tomb was empty Hey now! Singing Hallelujah! Hey now! The morning has come Hey now! Singing Hallelujah! The tomb was empty at the rising sun Jesus... Singing Hallelujah! by Linnea Good from the Good Book © Borealis Music www.LinneaGood.com Hey now the tomb was empty Hey now! Singing Hallelujah! Hey now! The morning has come Hey now! Singing Hallelujah! The tomb was empty at the rising sun Jesus... HGW Virtual Choir HGW Virtual Choir https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/efdce8dcac/720p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/fearless-jesus Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:32:11 +0000 We continue the story of Jesus as he once again demonstrates he is fearless. He says to his disciples, "I'm going to die. Don't stand in my way. Don't freak out about it. It's all good." It's a good message for... Radical Jesus Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcwOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/98cf6d3d40/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gospel-of-mark-21-17-23-28 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:32:14 +0000 This sermon looks at three stories from the Gospel of Mark: 2:1-17, 23-28 -- Jesus cures a paralyzed man, eats with a tax collector and sinners and his disciples pick grain on the sabbath. These stories show just how expansive Jesus's community... This sermon looks at three stories from the Gospel of Mark: 2:1-17, 23-28 -- Jesus cures a paralyzed man, eats with a tax collector and sinners and his disciples pick grain on the sabbath. These stories show just how expansive Jesus's community... Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg5MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/96127187ac/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/radical-jesus-mark-2 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 04:30:20 +0000 Radical Jesus Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTYzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5b4572e445/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/radical-jesus-mark-1 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:30:24 +0000 Philip Brooks, AOC, and Linda Sarsour remind us who Jesus is and that he is radical according to societies standards. Pastor Sara shares the beginning of the story of Jesus as he begins to gain a following and some notoriety. Radical Jesus Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/933d8d2ce7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/untitled Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:50:05 +0000 https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjQ5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjE2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/bae2e484-9e1a-4960-b55a-571727486c7f/0af43a4e8f/ https://hopegateway.com/sermon/community-practices-sunday Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:30:24 +0000 Several members share what our community practices mean to them. They are insightful and witty. Enjoy. Community Practice Sunday Courtney, Kathy, Phil, & Cassie Courtney, Kathy, Phil, & Cassie https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTY1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk5MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/869747471b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-the-gift-of-uncertainty Sun, 16 Feb 2020 04:31:14 +0000 In one way this year will be decisive, the choices we make may have long lasting consequences for our planet, but in another way we have no idea what the consequences of our actions to stave off climate disaster may be. That's the gift of... Active Hope Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU3MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1b6a56e9a9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:30:20 +0000 Active Hope Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/51be65c881/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-dare-to-believe-it-is-possible Sun, 02 Feb 2020 04:31:14 +0000 In this fifth message of the Active Hope series, Allen Ewing-Merrill invites us to reject denial and despair and instead choose active engagement- to envision a life-sustaining way of being and to dare to believe is possible, trusting that all things... Active Hope Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTY0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk4OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7c8775eec1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-a-different-kind-of-power Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:30:23 +0000 Katie explores the notions of power-over and power-with, and realizes that power-with---collaborative power-- means so much more than an effective strategy for victory. Collective power should allow for the kind of exuberant energy that Jesus... Active Hope Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/536f900240/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-a-deeper-sense-of-self-and-a-richer-experience-of-community Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:31:12 +0000 Pastor Sara reflects on a deeper sense of self and a richer experience of community as we go further into this idea of Active Hope. The goal of such a life is to live out the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King: Injustice anywhere is a threat to... Active Hope Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTYyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk4NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b7458f9802/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-honoring-our-pain Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:30:19 +0000 In Message 2 in the Active Hope worship series, Allen Ewing-Merrill invites us to honor our pain — not to turn away from it, but to be formed and re-formed and transformed by it — including the pain of ecological devastation. Active Hope Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTYxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2536d70e90/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/active-hope-overview-starting-from-gratitude Sun, 05 Jan 2020 04:32:14 +0000 Pastor Sara kicks of the year with our Active Hope Sermon Series. What is Active Hope? Active Hope is finding a way to engage an unexpected future with hope. Working in a new reality to achieve our desires for our world together. The story of... Active Hope Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/73cdea9fb6/720p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/member-interview Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Ophelia Hu Kinney interviews HGW member Cathie Long, who speaks with wisdom and compassion and authenticity about living with mental illness. We are grateful for this time of deep and honest sharing! Ophelia Hu Kinney interviews HGW member Cathie Long, who speaks with wisdom and compassion and authenticity about living with mental illness. We are grateful for this time of deep and honest sharing! Cathie Long Cathie Long https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU0MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/96d75c49a3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/christmas-eve-service Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:30:19 +0000 Christmas Eve Service Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a7fa46d8ea/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/are-you-listening-2 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Advent is a four-week season of anticipation and preparation, leading to Christmas. During this year’s Advent worship series, Are You Listening?, we are reminded it’s an old story, and we tell it every year: the fear, the readiness, the risk, and the... Are you Listening? Linda Grenfell Linda Grenfell https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ee5ed98cd4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/are-you-listening Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:30:20 +0000 Advent is a four-week season of anticipation and preparation, leading to Christmas. During this year’s Advent worship series, Are You Listening?, we are reminded it’s an old story, and we tell it every year: the fear, the readiness, the risk, and the... Are you Listening? Jonathon Wright-Gray Jonathon Wright-Gray https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzUwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6d6576f7f8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/advent-sermon-series-are-you-listening Sun, 08 Dec 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Advent is a four-week season of anticipation and preparation, leading to Christmas. During this year’s Advent worship series, Are You Listening?, we are reminded it’s an old story, and we tell it every year: the fear, the readiness, the risk, and the... Advent Sermon Series: Are You Listening? Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDI5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/73098cb3a2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/advent-series-are-you-listening Sun, 01 Dec 2019 04:32:13 +0000 Advent is a four-week season of anticipation and preparation, leading to Christmas. During this year’s Advent worship series, Are You Listening?, we are reminded it’s an old story, and we tell it every year: the fear, the readiness, the risk, and the... Advent Series: Are You Listening? Don Rudalevige Don Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/31abdbbfde/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/member-interview-2 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Member Interview https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk4MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7a2908901a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/enough-4 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Do you ever worry that you don't have enough? Does it feel like life would be better with more--more money, more stuff, more security, or more control? During our stewardship series this fall, we'll challenge fear and a scarcity mindset... Enough Rev. Cliff Ives Rev. Cliff Ives https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/be153fca6e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/enough Sun, 10 Nov 2019 04:30:21 +0000 Do you ever worry that you don't have enough? Does it feel like life would be better with more--more money, more stuff, more security, or more control? During our stewardship series this fall, we'll challenge fear and a scarcity mindset... Enough Jim Gertmenian Jim Gertmenian https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDMwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f6f55fcd88/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/enough-2 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Do you ever worry that you don't have enough? Does it feel like life would be better with more--more money, more stuff, more security, or more control? During our stewardship series this fall, we'll challenge fear and a scarcity mindset... Enough Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDMyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1cb68737f4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/united-methodist-church-vocabulary-and-structure Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:47:04 +0000 Pastor Sara explains the basics of the denominational system we are currently affiliated with called the United Methodist Church.UMC Vocabulary HGW's relationship with the UMC - discernment Sara Ewing-Merill Sara Ewing-Merill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTYzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTE4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEwNSJ9/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/a52baecd-b2b6-4c8d-8a7c-3613887b428f/56aac07548/720p.mp4 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/enough-3 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Do you ever worry that you don't have enough? Does it feel like life would be better with more--more money, more stuff, more security, or more control? During our stewardship series this fall, we'll challenge fear and a scarcity mindset... Enough Rev. Carolyn Lambert Rev. Carolyn Lambert https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDMzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9c76ff7e25/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hospitality Sun, 20 Oct 2019 04:32:12 +0000 In this Sermon Jeff speaks about how hospitality should be the way of life. Luke 10:38-42 Hospitality Jeff Huot Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg3NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/94d0cab3d8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/non-toxic-christianity-heaven-as-the-goal-of-christianity Sun, 13 Oct 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Non-Toxic Christianity confronts the toxic ways in which the Christian faith has been distorted. We will be sharing more fruit-bearing, life-giving alternatives to these myths. Luke 19:1-10 Non-Toxic Christianity Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/aa3b6a7d16/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/non-toxic-christianity-jesus-died-because-god-was-angry Sun, 06 Oct 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Ever wonder how God could really send Jesus to die? Last Sunday, we talked about what happened at the cross, why Jesus died, and restorative justice. Non-Toxic Christianity confronts the toxic ways in which the Christian faith has been distorted. We... Non-Toxic Christianity Ophelia Hu-Kinney Ophelia Hu-Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/48ec8fc173/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/non-toxic-christianity-jesus-wants-you-to-be-rich Sun, 29 Sep 2019 04:31:14 +0000 You may have heard that God wants you to be rich, but for those of us who follow Jesus who lead a life of teaching and healing while homeless and dependent on the care of others shows us a different way. God wants everyone to have enough. Non-Toxic... Non-Toxic Christianity Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ddcc9e57a3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/non-toxic-christianity-doctrine-of-depravity Sun, 22 Sep 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Non-Toxic Christianity worship series confronts the toxic ways in which the Christian faith has been distorted. In this message, Ophelia Hu-Kinney addresses the doctrine of depravity which teaches that we're inherently evil and incapable of good... Non-Toxic Christianity Ophelia Hu-Kinney Ophelia Hu-Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMTkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI0MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/09dcbbf4d7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/non-toxic-christianity-the-idol-of-christian-unity Sun, 15 Sep 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Today we are celebrating 10 Years as a Reconciling Congregation. We and other congregations are a part of a network of communities who even though we are in the United Methodist system have declared that we stand outside its oppressive policies. So... Non-Toxic Christianity Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTcyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0d4f6b0e6e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/kids-sunday Sun, 08 Sep 2019 04:30:20 +0000 As we celebrated "Kids' Sunday" at HopeGateWay, three teens from the congregation shared about their faith, friendship, prayer and more. (1 Timothy 4:12) Kids' Sunday Gelson, Eva, Beth Gelson, Eva, Beth https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk3NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1b88b9532f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/david-not-your-storybook-hero-2 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 04:31:14 +0000 David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! The story of David and... David: Not Your Storybook Hero Mike Davis Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTczMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4800a6fd06/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/david-not-your-storybook-hero Sun, 25 Aug 2019 04:30:25 +0000 David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! We've now reached... David: Not Your Storybook Hero Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDE2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY5MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/27c1f272c4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/david-not-your-storybook-hero-3 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:30:24 +0000 David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! As Sara tells this... David: Not Your Storybook Hero Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTczMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2b30c688f6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/david-not-your-storybook-hero-4 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:30:21 +0000 David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! Mike, in his message... David: Not Your Storybook Hero Mike Davis Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTczNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fb73c0959f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/david-not-your-storybook-hero-5 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 04:31:14 +0000 David, he was a complicated character. During this series we will share five intriguing stories from the beginning of David's life until the end. David proves you don't have to have it all together to be used by God! “The Lord said to... David: Not Your Storybook Hero Nathan Ndayiziga Nathan Ndayiziga https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/38ac4b7121/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-deeper-dive Sun, 28 Jul 2019 04:32:14 +0000 During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. In this sermon, referencing 1 Corinthians 12: 26-27, Katie challenges us to share more deeply with one another our prayer concerns, in... A Deeper Dive Katie Mears Katie Mears https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/dd7f521f24/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-deeper-dive-2 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 04:30:20 +0000 During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. In this sermon, Sara teaches about intercessory prayer referencing Romans 15: 30-33. Striving together, we pray for one another and... A Deeper Dive Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTczNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/53fe61b241/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/deeper-dive Sun, 14 Jul 2019 04:30:25 +0000 During our series "A Deeper Dive", we are focusing on building community through vulnerability and prayer. Margaret speaks to this time of change in HopeGateWay's evolution, relating for us the story told in Numbers 11. Deeper Dive Margaret Menger Margaret Menger https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b646aae208/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/deeper-dive-2 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Vulnerability: not the easiest choice. Listen as Randy unpacks the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, anointing Jesus with oil. Deeper Dive Randy Cathcart Randy Cathcart https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTczOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/48562665aa/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/brave-change Sun, 23 Jun 2019 04:30:24 +0000 The only thing constant is change! Change can evoke anxiety and fear; but with faith as our compass, trusting in God's guidance and wisdom, we can face life's transitions courageously, with hope and confidence in the future. During this... Brave Change Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc0MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/37ace26bac/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/pentecost-2 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 04:30:25 +0000 Come, Holy Spirit! Today is Pentecost Sunday! In this sermon, we celebrate the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit in wind and flames — God’s gift to the early followers of Jesus and to us. 2,000 years ago, Pentecost launched the early Christians into... Pentecost Sara & Allen Ewing-Merrill Sara & Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDEwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY3OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8f157e8e44/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/riseup-2 Sun, 26 May 2019 04:32:11 +0000 Rise Up! Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg3NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/39e75ce0fc/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/riseup Sun, 19 May 2019 04:32:14 +0000 Rise Up! Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4d5640ca4e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rise-up-3 Sun, 12 May 2019 04:31:12 +0000 Rise Up! Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk3MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/376b5d43ae/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rise-up Sun, 05 May 2019 04:30:20 +0000 The hope of Easter continues, because Easter isn’t just one special day - it’s a season - and a way of being in the world. Christ is risen! Will we rise up, too? In a world of gun violence, bigotry, extreme poverty and obscene wealth, xenophobia... Rise Up! Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTUxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/242c10fd11/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rise-up-2 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Rise Up! Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTUyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/da11338162/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/rise-up-easter-sunday Sun, 21 Apr 2019 04:30:24 +0000 For Mary and the early disciples, it seemed that the empire had won – that death and decay and devastation had had the final say – and it's easy for us to feel this way, too, but Easter reminds us that Love wins! Easter reminds us that goodness... Rise Up! Allen & Sara Ewing-Merrill Allen & Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bf1deb0fe3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/broken-vessels-3 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 04:30:20 +0000 Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole. Broken Vessels Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDEzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY4NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fddc24566f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/broken-vessels-5 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole. Listen to this fourth... Broken Vessels Rev. Bob Moore Rev. Bob Moore https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTUwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk2MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/207b3df514/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/broken-vessels-4 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we are all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through broken vessels and how God longs to make broken things whole. Listen to this third... Broken Vessels Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c79bdb5cfd/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/broken-vessels-2 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 04:30:23 +0000 Do you ever wish that you and everyone around you were a little more unbreakable? Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we're all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through... Broken Vessels Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0ed1f08f0f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/broken-vessels Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Do you ever wish that you and everyone around you were a little more unbreakable? Do you long for a world with less brokenness? The truth is, we're all quite fragile. During this season, we're exploring how God's grace works through... Broken Vessels Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY3MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ce98c8669a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/united-methodist-general-conference-debrief Sun, 03 Mar 2019 04:30:24 +0000 The Gift of Simplicity Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c0982f21b3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-gift-of-simplicity-jubilee Sun, 24 Feb 2019 04:30:24 +0000 The Gift of Simplicity Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk1OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f479d04f2d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-gift-of-simplicity-inward-simplicity-outward-simplicity Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:31:14 +0000 In this first in the series of "The Gift of Simplicity", we consider simplicity as one of HopeGateWay's core values, as well as thinking about inner and outer simplicity in our own lives. The Gift of Simplicity Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk1NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c6688c30f8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/start-here-community Sun, 10 Feb 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Start Here Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg5MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/62677d64de/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/start-here-called Sun, 03 Feb 2019 04:30:24 +0000 Start Here Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTMwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkyMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/777f6f5ab1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/start-here-the-gifts-of-being-lost-found Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:31:14 +0000 Start Here Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg5NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9036e6d89d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/start-here-claiming-your-belovedness Sun, 13 Jan 2019 04:30:20 +0000 You are a beloved child of God. At the moment of your birth, at your baptism and again and again, God looks at you and says "You are my beloved child, marked and chosen. I love you and I am wicked proud of you." As we go about our days, our... Start Here Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/77aef7531c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/epiphany Sun, 06 Jan 2019 04:30:25 +0000 When the things of this world seem dark and discouraging...In the words of Valerie Kaur, "What if this is the darkness of the womb, and not the darkness of the tomb." God's Love, Light and guidance is always with us. Breathe and... When the things of this world seem dark and discouraging...In the words of Valerie Kaur, "What if this is the darkness of the womb, and not the darkness of the tomb." God's Love, Light and guidance is always with us. Breathe and... Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc1MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/716be48332/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/joy-2 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 04:30:24 +0000 God, who was One and yet not alone made humanity to be one and yet not alone. So it has been since the beginning, that we have not been alone. It is in not being alone that we find some of our greatest Joy and in not being alone, that the unbearable... Lean in Toward the Light Ophelia Hu Kinney Ophelia Hu Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY3NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/345255274c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/marys-political-manifesto Sun, 09 Dec 2018 04:31:14 +0000 Luke 1:26-56 The angel Gabriel, visits Mary. Then we hear Mary's song: the Magnificat: Mary's political manifesto. During this year’s Advent worship series, Lean In Toward the Light, we reflect on several Biblical stories of hope and... Lean in Toward the Light Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ec69b836f0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hope-2 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:32:14 +0000 Advent is a four-week season of anticipation and preparation leading to Christmas. During this year’s Advent worship series, Lean In Toward the Light, we’ll reflect on several Biblical stories of hope and anticipation — stories that invite us to lean... Lean in Toward the Light Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzc2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d2fab80bbe/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/christ-the-king-sunday Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:31:14 +0000 We rethink Christ the King Sunday to understand that Christ came to turn all the social-norms upside-down and usher in a new Kin-dom, in which we know how incredibly loved we are and live lives that reflect that love. Ephesians 3: 16-21 I pray that... Preparing for Advent Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDIwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0afcda4df8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/celebrating-family-promise-and-our-volunteers Sun, 18 Nov 2018 04:32:14 +0000 We're beyond grateful for Sara and Courtney's leadership with Family Promise. And we're beyond grateful for the many, many Hope Gate Way volunteers who offer their time, talents and gifts to welcome our Family Promise guests during... Grateful Various Various https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7fa8a12b69/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-farmer-and-the-hollow-tree Sun, 11 Nov 2018 04:30:25 +0000 The final sermon in our Gratitude series, we give thanks for God's faithfulness. "Fear not, for I have redeemed you." Isaiah 43. When you think all is lost...God can act at what feels like the last moment. 'Don't panic... Grateful Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d3ec4c8a49/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/giving-as-gratitude-and-spiritual-practice Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:32:13 +0000 Hope.Gate.Way members share their stories of what a practice of giving as gratitude means to them. Grateful Allen Ewing-Merrill, Katie Mears, Don Rudalevige Allen Ewing-Merrill, Katie Mears, Don Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDE4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/86131110f1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gratitude-keeping-the-focus-on-what-is-essential Sun, 28 Oct 2018 04:31:14 +0000 During this series, we're exploring the transformative power of giving thanks, including the blessings that come with a life defined by generosity. This week, we're exploring how to continue a practice of gratitude even when things feel... Grateful Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTEwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg3OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/663e722278/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gratitude-is-both-a-noun-and-verb Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:30:24 +0000 During this series, we're exploring the transformative power of giving thanks. Gratitude is a spiritual practice, and part of the challenge is remembering that gratitude, like love, takes the form of both noun and verb. Listen! Grateful Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDE1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY4OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1e49c6b47f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-practice-of-gratitude Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:30:20 +0000 During this series, we'll explore the transformative power of giving thanks. Gratitude is a spiritual practice, important not only when life is good and easy and filled with hope, but also and especially when things are challenging and... Grateful Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/21f53a6dbf/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/global-neighbors Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:31:15 +0000 The final sermon in our series "Won't You Be My Neighbor", Nathan Ndayiziga challenges us to not just consider, but fully love our global neighbors. Won't you be my neighbor Nathan Ndayiziga Nathan Ndayiziga https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f2ae9aed7a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/whose-mat-do-you-carry-who-carries-your-mat Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:30:19 +0000 Based on the story of Jesus healing the paraplegic in Mark 2: 1-12, we reflect on who carries us in difficult times and to what lengths we are willing to carry our neighbors when they are in need. Won't you be my neighbor Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY3NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/49895a0679/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/lets-go-neighboring Sun, 16 Sep 2018 04:31:15 +0000 Won't you be my neighbor Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e2f947a3d9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/who-is-your-neighbor Sun, 09 Sep 2018 04:30:25 +0000 Who is your neighbor? A better question is who isn't your neighbor. If Jesus tells us to love our enemies and to love our neighbors as ourselves, then we can't exclude anyone from being our neighbor. Won't you be my neighbor Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk0MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/24ab93b07f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/balancing-labor-and-sabbath Sun, 02 Sep 2018 04:30:20 +0000 We give thanks for the many contributions that workers make, and we celebrate the way each of us is called to use the gifts God has given us for the common good. We commit ourselves to upholding workers' rights - to ensuring that everyone has... Labor Sunday Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY2NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/dda9f24549/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/whats-in-a-name Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:30:20 +0000 What's in a name? What gives you hope? #WhatNextHGW Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc0OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2c4d936386/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/transformation Sun, 19 Aug 2018 04:30:19 +0000 Christian life is about a deepening relationship with the One in whom we live and move and have our being. Paying attention to this relationship transforms us. #WhatNextHGW Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDAyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4c3669a069/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/creativity Sun, 05 Aug 2018 04:30:20 +0000 #WhatNextHGW Priscilla Dreyman Priscilla Dreyman https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk0OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bbdec3dd9f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ten-commandments Sun, 01 Jul 2018 04:30:20 +0000 in this series, we're focusing on the life and leadership of Moses, a reluctant prophet and hero of the Hebrew people. This sermon based on Exodus 20 focuses on the Ten Commandments, rules we are given in order to be in best relationship with God... Moses: Reluctant Prophet Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjQ4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjE1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9048e884b9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/guatemala-grace Sun, 17 Jun 2018 04:31:14 +0000 Mike shares about his service mission work in Guatemala in the context of loving our neighbors as ourselves. See also: www.guatemalagrace.org Mike shares about his service mission work in Guatemala in the context of loving our neighbors as ourselves. See also: www.guatemalagrace.org Rev. Mike Davis Rev. Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTMxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkyMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/96ff943c3b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/persistence Sun, 10 Jun 2018 04:30:20 +0000 Pharoah proves his stubbornness through plagues of frogs, mosquitos, beetles and locusts as Moses persistently pleads for his people to be set free! "When you make demands or you seek influence on systems that are holding you or others in... Moses: Reluctant Prophet Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEzNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6318d4734d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/moses-the-burning-bush Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:30:19 +0000 Enter the story of Exodus as Moses is given instructions to return to Egypt, face the Pharoah and liberate his people. Moses asks the classic question: Who am I? God gives the classic response: I will be with you. I will equip you. Moses: Reluctant Prophet Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTMzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkyNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ddf5ba3ffb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/moses-reluctant-prophet Sun, 27 May 2018 04:30:25 +0000 We're focusing on the life and leadership of Moses, a reluctant prophet and hero of the Hebrew people. Over these six weeks, we're digging into the stories from the Book of Exodus, from the baby in the basket to the burning bush, from the... Moses: Reluctant Prophet Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjE0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3db42d98d1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/pentecost-3 Sun, 20 May 2018 04:31:14 +0000 Lindsay Flick Lindsay Flick https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDUzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc2NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/41c96a9d4e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-ascension Sun, 13 May 2018 04:31:14 +0000 This sermon concludes our Practicing Resurrection sermon series, during which we've been celebrating the ways we are responding to God's call to embody the hope of Easter - to practice resurrection - in our daily lives. Practicing Resurrection Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTMyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkyNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ea0a7785fc/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/remembering-the-resurrection Sun, 29 Apr 2018 04:30:20 +0000 "We are a part of the continuing story of the resurrection...we won't see the end. There comes responsibility with the part we each play. Our task is to run the race before us, to fight the good fight, to keep the faith. In the end, what... Practicing Resurrection Ophelia Hu-Kinney Ophelia Hu-Kinney https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDUyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc2MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/888b975796/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/a-light-shines-in-the-darkness Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:30:24 +0000 John 21: 1-14 Jesus appears to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee. "A light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it." Illustrated by the story of Maison Shalom in Burundi: www.maisonshalom.org/en Practicing Resurrection Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f7e781011d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/repentance Sun, 28 Jan 2018 04:30:24 +0000 Luke 13 What do we need to repent from, as a society? What would give us the confidence that we have the strength to stand to make a new path: to feel empowered to stand against violence, hatred, greed and destruction? We can stand with confidence and... The Questions of Jesus Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjE0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0637acbe76/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/jesus-invites-us-on-a-journey-through-questions Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:30:24 +0000 Throughout his ministry, Jesus taught by asking questions. We find these questions all through the Gospels, and 2,000 years later, they still invite us to explore a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. John 1 The Questions of Jesus Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjE1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5fa454b908/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/celebrating-mlk-jrs-life-ministry-call-to-action Sun, 14 Jan 2018 04:31:14 +0000 This creative service allowed each individual to explore themes of social justice through their chosen art form, either something comfortable and familiar or something that pushed their creative bounds. We then came together and shared powerful songs... MLK, Jr. Sunday Collective Service Collective Service https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk1MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df383e38db/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/xenophobia-and-philoxenia Sun, 07 Jan 2018 04:31:14 +0000 Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, immediately following the 12 days of Christmas. Epiphany Sunday Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2cbd646813/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/who-are-the-shepherds-in-our-world Sun, 24 Dec 2017 04:30:20 +0000 During this year's Advent worship series, Angels Among Us, in light of the angels' visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherd, we're thinking about how we are called to be messengers of God's Good News - messengers not of... Angels Among Us Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDUwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5e46535fd1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/reimagining-mary Sun, 10 Dec 2017 04:31:14 +0000 During this year's Advent worship series, Angels Among Us, in light of the angels' visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds, we're thinking about how we are called to be messengers of God's Good News - messengers not of... Angels Among Us Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDUxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1a928f0790/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/luke-1-an-angel-visits-zachariah Sun, 03 Dec 2017 04:31:14 +0000 During this year's Advent worship series, Angels Among Us, we'll consider the stories of the angel visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. We'll think about how we are called to be messengers of God's Good News -... Angels Among Us Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQ1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk1MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e77e10ca7f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ephesians-1-table-discussion Sun, 26 Nov 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc4OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e5838b3e28/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gun-violence-a-spiriual-crisis Sun, 12 Nov 2017 04:32:15 +0000 Jeff Huot Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk0MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ca403f02a9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wearehgw-stewardship-celebration Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:32:14 +0000 Allen and Sara Ewing Merrill Allen and Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc5MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f669821e2e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wearehgw-where-your-treasure-is Sun, 29 Oct 2017 04:32:13 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc5MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/062d73d0c0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wearehgw-we-are-hope-magnets Sun, 22 Oct 2017 04:30:23 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/866c50883e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/wearehgw-on-the-move Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkzMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/37c67fffeb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-end-times Sun, 08 Oct 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Making Sense of the Bible Don Rudalevige Don Rudalevige https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkxOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df7cb2036e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-sense-of-the-bible-global-perspective Sun, 01 Oct 2017 04:30:21 +0000 Getting over Americancentrism and the Dispised Samaritan Getting over Americancentrism and the Dispised Samaritan Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTc1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e76e61411f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-sense-of-the-bible-questions Sun, 24 Sep 2017 04:30:24 +0000 HopeGateway panel HopeGateway panel https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjMwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEyMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/faa9f8dbc6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-sense-of-the-bible-context-is-everything Sun, 17 Sep 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjExNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b11b46f167/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-sense-of-the-bible-noah Sun, 10 Sep 2017 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/27c61caf1d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/jesus-at-the-beach-woman-at-the-well Sun, 03 Sep 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Gary Nettleton Gary Nettleton https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjExMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bf72f98796/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/faith-formation Sun, 27 Aug 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Erin (17) bravely shares the story of her faith formation. Erin (17) bravely shares the story of her faith formation. Erin Bruce Erin Bruce https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTUzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk2NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ee023f496c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/sleeping-in-the-storm Sun, 13 Aug 2017 04:30:20 +0000 Teaching beside the Sea of Galilee...hanging out with fishermen...sleeping on a boat in the middle of a storm...being baptized in the Jordan River...walking on water and even sharing breakfast on the beach with his disciples...It seems like Jesus... Jesus at the Beach Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc2OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/291b4b7a03/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/no-turning-back Sun, 06 Aug 2017 04:30:25 +0000 Teaching beside the Sea of Galilee...hanging out with fishermen...sleeping on a boat in the middle of a storm...being baptized in the Jordan River...walking on water and even sharing breakfast on the beach with his disciples...It seems like Jesus... Jesus at the Beach Nathan Ndayiziga Nathan Ndayiziga https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2ca33b83cb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/walking-on-water Sun, 30 Jul 2017 04:32:14 +0000 Teaching beside the Sea of Galilee...hanging out with fishermen...sleeping on a boat in the middle of a storm...being baptized in the Jordan River...walking on water and even sharing breakfast on the beach with his disciples...It seems like Jesus... Jesus at the Beach Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjIzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEwNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/333835f924/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/deeper-water Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Teaching beside the Sea of Galilee...hanging out with fishermen...sleeping on a boat in the middle of a storm...being baptized in the Jordan River...walking on water and even sharing breakfast on the beach with his disciples...It seems like Jesus... Jesus at the Beach Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDcxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/77f677eb3b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-amen Sun, 16 Jul 2017 04:30:25 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9c55751277/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-lead-us Sun, 09 Jul 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjEwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b4ac404147/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-forgive Sun, 02 Jul 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDczIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ca7cd3106b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-daily-bread Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkzMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/876c07e3ba/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-your-kingdom-come Sun, 18 Jun 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkwMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6d20831f53/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/praying-like-jesus-holy-is-your-name Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkyOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/edf1d81682/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/speaking-in-universal-language Sun, 04 Jun 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0cb1c8a82b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/walk-humbly Sun, 28 May 2017 04:32:14 +0000 Jeff Huot Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjE4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3089a601c7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/love-kindness Sun, 14 May 2017 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f5f99b97ba/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-justice Sun, 07 May 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg0MiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4ee5247433/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hospitality-in-disagreement Sun, 19 Feb 2017 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQzMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f5cd6999ab/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/let-us-not-grow-weary-of-doing-good Sun, 12 Feb 2017 04:32:13 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjE2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA5MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0314b443fe/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/show-hospitality-to-strangers Sun, 29 Jan 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Video near the end can be found at https://vimeo.com/193125533 Video near the end can be found at https://vimeo.com/193125533 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjg5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5088c92f6a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/marching-in-the-light-of-god Sun, 22 Jan 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjEzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3a340d73c3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/philoxenia Sun, 15 Jan 2017 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDkzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg0NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/23512126ce/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/love-is-on-the-way Sun, 18 Dec 2016 04:01:04 +0000 Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6f0f7b3f3a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/peace-is-on-the-way Sun, 04 Dec 2016 04:31:15 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTAzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg2NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c2c4970e81/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hope-is-on-the-way Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4b0d6c21bb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stewardship-commitment Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ea2a260fed/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/generosity-project-the-work-of-hgw-matters Sun, 13 Nov 2016 04:30:21 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA3NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/711c2a2fbb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-gift-to-us-love Sun, 06 Nov 2016 04:32:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTIwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkwMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b0da462160/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/generosity-project-gratitude Sun, 30 Oct 2016 04:30:25 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkzNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d81082c14b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/generosity-project-prayer Sun, 23 Oct 2016 04:32:15 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c35132775c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-coping-with-election-stress Sun, 16 Oct 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/58821f0411/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-global-perspective Sun, 02 Oct 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/77409289d5/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-gun-violence Sun, 25 Sep 2016 04:30:20 +0000 Allen Ewing-Merrill Allen Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTcyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/acd83eabee/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-economic-justice Sun, 18 Sep 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing-Merrill Sara Ewing-Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgxMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1e512c693b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-civil-discourse Sun, 11 Sep 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNjA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA2OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/061f3dcbeb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/work-and-faith Sun, 04 Sep 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Armand, Tad, Steve, and Christina Armand, Tad, Steve, and Christina https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg5OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/255a9e5829/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-unconditional-love Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Jeff Huot Jeff Huot https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTk3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/15094e3017/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-god-is-joy Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:31:15 +0000 Patsy Frey-Davis Patsy Frey-Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2f4711dd9e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-trusting-god Sun, 14 Aug 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Divine N Divine N https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTk5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/14bd7f2101/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-musics-wordless-gospel Sun, 07 Aug 2016 04:30:23 +0000 Bob Moore Bob Moore https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg1MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1b350c4a7e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-justice-kindness-walk-humbly Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:32:14 +0000 Courtney Tabor Abbott Courtney Tabor Abbott https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc3MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/32cd0d1180/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/this-i-believe-giving-and-receiving-mercy Sun, 24 Jul 2016 04:32:13 +0000 God cares far less the dirt that is getting in your way than the gold that is to be revealed deep inside you. God cares far less the dirt that is getting in your way than the gold that is to be revealed deep inside you. Randy Cathcart Randy Cathcart https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk3NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df3ffc9f98/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-all-lives-matter Sat, 16 Jul 2016 04:30:22 +0000 Jesus said "Samaritan Lives Matter" and "Lepers Lives Matter" and if he were here today he woudl say "Black Lives Matter." Jesus was always advocating for those who society was pushing down. Jesus said "Samaritan Lives Matter" and "Lepers Lives Matter" and if he were here today he woudl say "Black Lives Matter." Jesus was always advocating for those who society was pushing down. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTk0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA0OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4163cda806/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-everything-happens-for-a-reason Sun, 10 Jul 2016 04:30:21 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjkwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQzNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b92c90d355/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-god-helps-those-who-help-themselves Sun, 03 Jul 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Mike Davis Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjA0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b4c13381db/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-the-bible-says-it-i-believe-it-that-settles-it Sun, 26 Jun 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg2NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/456ad96916/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-love-the-sinner-hate-the-sin Sun, 19 Jun 2016 04:31:15 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUzMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1fec3b3d74/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/half-baked-god-will-never-give-you Sun, 12 Jun 2016 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ee304e5f46/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/stay-in-love-with-god Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTg5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAzOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/be52e24c57/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-good Sun, 29 May 2016 04:32:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg0MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6ddc78f1b2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/do-no-harm Sun, 22 May 2016 04:32:10 +0000 Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Here are three simple rules, celebrated by John Wesley, who founded the Methodist movement almost 300 years ago, that still have the power to change the world.Over the next three weeks, we will look closely... Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Here are three simple rules, celebrated by John Wesley, who founded the Methodist movement almost 300 years ago, that still have the power to change the world.Over the next three weeks, we will look closely... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/74abb4c8de/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-spirit-connects-us Sun, 15 May 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAzNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/12f275e8c2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/failure Sun, 01 May 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Ben Yosua-Davis Ben Yosua-Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTg0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/02bb5d57c4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes Sun, 24 Apr 2016 04:30:21 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgxMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/bc5ec6389b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/communitas Sun, 17 Apr 2016 04:30:23 +0000 Ben Yosua-Davis' debut sermon as our new site pastor for the Parkside Neighborhood. Ben Yosua-Davis' debut sermon as our new site pastor for the Parkside Neighborhood. Ben Yosua-Davis Ben Yosua-Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTcwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2ed4cef6ce/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-is-not-your-safety-blanket Sun, 10 Apr 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTIyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkwNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6cd4f19b96/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-risk-of-being-faithful Sun, 03 Apr 2016 04:30:23 +0000 We have to take risks to be faithful. Failure is an option whether we act or do nothing. So don't be afraid to fail. We will be challenging you to take risks and inviting you to some specific risks over the next few weeks. Be brave and be... We have to take risks to be faithful. Failure is an option whether we act or do nothing. So don't be afraid to fail. We will be challenging you to take risks and inviting you to some specific risks over the next few weeks. Be brave and be... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b4356b449c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/re-surrection Sun, 27 Mar 2016 04:31:15 +0000 God's favorite prefix is Re-: to redo, to do again. God's favorite prefix is Re-: to redo, to do again. Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill Sara & Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQzNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5a0bd67d5b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/be-like-jesus-mistaken-identiy Sun, 13 Mar 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Mike Davis Mike Davis https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc3NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9215a8b12e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/testimonies Sun, 06 Mar 2016 04:30:25 +0000 Rachel, Armand, Bob Rachel, Armand, Bob https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDkwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgzOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/261f4419f0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/be-like-jesus-bridges-not-walls Sun, 28 Feb 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk0NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0877e52a98/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/be-like-jesus-compassion Sun, 21 Feb 2016 04:32:10 +0000 If only we could have the power to see into someone else's life like Harry Potter can see into Snape's life, we would have more compassion. If only we could have the power to see into someone else's life like Harry Potter can see into Snape's life, we would have more compassion. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjkzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ0MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/38a2ed2113/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/be-like-jesus-temptation Sun, 14 Feb 2016 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTQzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk0NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f2ffb943f7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ever-flowing-stream Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTE4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg5NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/983bf368a6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gifts-of-winter-invitations Sun, 31 Jan 2016 04:32:10 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc3NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9a0c0badfc/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gifts-of-winter-dependence Sun, 24 Jan 2016 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgzNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a4f6852366/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/you-are-beloved Sun, 17 Jan 2016 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgzMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8bc2b2f7f8/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-mysterious-star Sun, 03 Jan 2016 04:32:14 +0000 The Story of Epiphany from Matthew and the Story of the Mysterious Star by Joanne Marxhausen found in Christmas Classics for Children The Story of Epiphany from Matthew and the Story of the Mysterious Star by Joanne Marxhausen found in Christmas Classics for Children Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg0NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7b7c00e3bf/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/grateful-and-generous-saints Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:32:10 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgzNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f600ab55c4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/walking-the-way-justice Sun, 25 Oct 2015 04:30:22 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDU3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/4e5f7a42e4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/walking-the-way-compassion Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:30:22 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/348f7801d7/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/walking-the-way-worship Sun, 04 Oct 2015 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDk1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg0OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9ee3509e84/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/racism-is-sin Sun, 06 Sep 2015 04:31:14 +0000 We joined with our brothers and sisters in the historic African American Methodist community in dedicating our worship this Sunday to "Confession, Repentance, and Commitment to End Racism". We joined with our brothers and sisters in the historic African American Methodist community in dedicating our worship this Sunday to "Confession, Repentance, and Commitment to End Racism". Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQzOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/12174e4517/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/etty-hillesum Sun, 19 Apr 2015 04:32:14 +0000 David Bruggink shares "What is giving me hope right now statement at the begining. David Bruggink shares "What is giving me hope right now statement at the begining. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1d322b034d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/henri-nouwen Sun, 12 Apr 2015 04:31:14 +0000 Jen Dimond shares what is giving her hope today to start off the message. Jen Dimond shares what is giving her hope today to start off the message. Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1dd78aeced/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/waiting-in-hope Sun, 05 Apr 2015 04:30:24 +0000 Allen and Sara Ewing Merrill Allen and Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9d9660bd3a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/one-life-to-live Sun, 22 Mar 2015 04:31:15 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDYwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc3OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a9069b19e1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/scheming-love Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/14156e7126/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/hit-the-pause-button Sun, 08 Mar 2015 04:31:15 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg3MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b4fe3bd013/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/pause-groundedness Sun, 01 Mar 2015 04:31:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ0OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e65503afd4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-are-missionaries Sun, 08 Feb 2015 04:31:15 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTAyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/211cc64fba/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-are-community Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:32:11 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkxNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/756f144758/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-are-followers-of-jesus Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:30:23 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkxMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b6d017d4fa/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/we-are-beloved-children-of-god Sun, 11 Jan 2015 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgzMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/82728ee066/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/all-things-are-possible Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:30:22 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ1MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/be14d65238/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/joy Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:32:10 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjk5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ1MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c14316a3cf/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/waiting Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgyOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/533d2be4d4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/giving-thanks Sun, 23 Nov 2014 04:32:11 +0000 Daniel Katyl Daniel Katyl https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg2MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/5396852f99/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/giving-hope-risk Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkwOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0423eef308/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/renew-awareness Sun, 20 Jul 2014 04:32:10 +0000 What a difference it makes when we are fully present in the present moment. Our tendency toward continual partial attention keeps us from living fully. What a difference it makes when we are fully present in the present moment. Our tendency toward continual partial attention keeps us from living fully. Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY0NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1311c07de1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/renew-sabbath Sun, 13 Jul 2014 04:30:23 +0000 We all need to be reminded that the world doesn't turn because we are busy. The practice of Sabbath, of rest, renews our spirits and reminds us that we need rest and we need God. We all need to be reminded that the world doesn't turn because we are busy. The practice of Sabbath, of rest, renews our spirits and reminds us that we need rest and we need God. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzAyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ1OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7b7705bff3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/god-does-not-love-a-wall Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:30:24 +0000 What does it feel like to be welcomed as an insider? What does it feel like to feel like an outsider? What does it feel like to be welcomed as an insider? What does it feel like to feel like an outsider? Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ1NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2a5e317c42/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/getting-to-know-you Sun, 15 Jun 2014 04:31:14 +0000 Who is in your neighborhoodd, do you know? How can you get to know your neighbors? How can you reach out to your neighbors with compassion? Who is in your neighborhoodd, do you know? How can you get to know your neighbors? How can you reach out to your neighbors with compassion? Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY0OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0fac6a2e18/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/satyagraha Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:32:14 +0000 Sometimes the Holy Spirit comes dramatically and sometimes it comes quietly. Ghandi called the Spirit, Satyagraha, Truth Force. He and many others lived through this power and we can too. Sometimes the Holy Spirit comes dramatically and sometimes it comes quietly. Ghandi called the Spirit, Satyagraha, Truth Force. He and many others lived through this power and we can too. Allen & Sara Ewing Merrill Allen & Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ1NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7c3ae4b9b3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/its-up-to-you-now Sun, 01 Jun 2014 04:32:10 +0000 What does it mean to find your STRIDE? It is to live like Maya Angelo--to take your life by the horns and live it. What does it mean to find your STRIDE? It is to live like Maya Angelo--to take your life by the horns and live it. Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzk2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY1MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2145d558b2/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-makes-you-come-alive Sun, 18 May 2014 04:30:25 +0000 Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. - Howard Thurmon Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. - Howard Thurmon Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzkzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY0NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/dc00fed2e6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/whats-that-in-your-hand Sun, 11 May 2014 04:32:15 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkzNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/905f063d41/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/finding-your-birthright Sun, 04 May 2014 04:31:14 +0000 What does it mean to find your Stride? Learning about yourself, your God given gifts, your passions and energy is a blessing to yourself and more importantly to the world at large. You are invited to take this journey of discovery together as a... What does it mean to find your Stride? Learning about yourself, your God given gifts, your passions and energy is a blessing to yourself and more importantly to the world at large. You are invited to take this journey of discovery together as a... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTM5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkzOCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0be44eb5f6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes-esther Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:32:11 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ2NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3fb9d6a5f0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes-david Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:32:15 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTA1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTg2OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/446267346c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes-deborah Sun, 21 Jul 2013 04:32:14 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ2NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fa2c96a70a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes-2 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Sam Johnson Sam Johnson https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDgxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgyMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/270411facd/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/heroes-moses Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ2MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/512251d5d3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/fully-following Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:32:11 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDgzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgyNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ed007e2f43/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/breathing-to-follow Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:32:11 +0000 Following Jesus isn’t easy, but it’s not something we accomplish through our own effort either. It’s a daily choice, but it’s not a to do list. It might just be in following Jesus that we scrap the to do list. Relationships with other Jesus... Following Jesus isn’t easy, but it’s not something we accomplish through our own effort either. It’s a daily choice, but it’s not a to do list. It might just be in following Jesus that we scrap the to do list. Relationships with other Jesus... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzAzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ2MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/060790217f/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-underqualified-disciple Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:32:10 +0000 Lindsay Flick Lindsay Flick https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkxNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/e1c56c089e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/following-boldly Sun, 26 May 2013 04:30:25 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDg0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgyNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/54b1275eaf/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/less-me-more-others Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:32:11 +0000 When we open ourselves to the joy and pain of others, it helps us to understand our own joy and own pain. We can only let go of the power of seeing the world through own own limited view, when we recieve the joy and pain of another as our own. This... When we open ourselves to the joy and pain of others, it helps us to understand our own joy and own pain. We can only let go of the power of seeing the world through own own limited view, when we recieve the joy and pain of another as our own. This... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzEwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ3NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/178c404dab/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/less-consumption-more-compassion Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Less consumption, more compassion. Richard Foster writes, "Fasting helps us keep our balance in life. How easily we begin to allow nonessentials to take precedence in our lives. How quickly we crave things we do not need until we are enslaved by... Less consumption, more compassion. Richard Foster writes, "Fasting helps us keep our balance in life. How easily we begin to allow nonessentials to take precedence in our lives. How quickly we crave things we do not need until we are enslaved by... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0382446a8a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/less-resentment-more-contentment Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:30:24 +0000 What if we really had the wisdom to accept the things we cannot change and the courage to change the things we can. How would our lives be different? We might move into a whole new reality, or we might be able to accept the reality we have for what... What if we really had the wisdom to accept the things we cannot change and the courage to change the things we can. How would our lives be different? We might move into a whole new reality, or we might be able to accept the reality we have for what... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ3MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/d6270ce585/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/less-noise-more-listening Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:32:14 +0000 Over and over in the Gospels we see an ebb and flow – Jesus is attracting great crowds, he’s teaching and healing, and everywhere he goes, people are following him. Over and over, in at least eight places recorded in the Gospels, Jesus leaves the... Over and over in the Gospels we see an ebb and flow – Jesus is attracting great crowds, he’s teaching and healing, and everywhere he goes, people are following him. Over and over, in at least eight places recorded in the Gospels, Jesus leaves the... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDYxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/8b091c6723/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/less-guilt-more-grace Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:32:15 +0000 We all need to make a space for grace in our hearts, in our lives, for ourselves. We need to confess so that we can be open the forgiveness we long for. We need to make space for grace all around us. We need to share grace with others. We all need to make a space for grace in our hearts, in our lives, for ourselves. We need to confess so that we can be open the forgiveness we long for. We need to make space for grace all around us. We need to share grace with others. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzA3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ2OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/926832b18d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/at-the-core-simplicity Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzExIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ3NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/95d7ec6a77/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/at-the-core-creativity Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Lindsay Flick Lindsay Flick https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ3OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6e90a586c5/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/at-the-core-inclusivity Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:32:11 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY2MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0f02a3d555/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/at-the-core-community Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:30:24 +0000 Hope.Gate.Way. has tried to live by a series of Core Values. The first of which is Community. True community is something rare and wonderful, but is a reality among us. What makes community? How can we each contribute to community? The message... Hope.Gate.Way. has tried to live by a series of Core Values. The first of which is Community. True community is something rare and wonderful, but is a reality among us. What makes community? How can we each contribute to community? The message... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzEzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ4MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/cacd526b33/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-space-for-peace Sun, 16 Dec 2012 04:32:11 +0000 During this week when violence ripped through the peace in our country, we come seeking peace. What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace? There was no end to violence when Jesus was born, nor when he died, nor when he was resurrected. The... During this week when violence ripped through the peace in our country, we come seeking peace. What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace? There was no end to violence when Jesus was born, nor when he died, nor when he was resurrected. The... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3ecbde35e1/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-space-for-mystery Sun, 09 Dec 2012 04:31:14 +0000 We live in a google age. We believe there is an immediate answer to every question. We let this expectation flood over into our faith. Mary ask few questions when the angel told her she would have a baby and he would be God's Son. We need... We live in a google age. We believe there is an immediate answer to every question. We let this expectation flood over into our faith. Mary ask few questions when the angel told her she would have a baby and he would be God's Son. We need... Lindsay Flick Lindsay Flick https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDYyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc4MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ba9d3dc98a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/making-space-for-hope Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:31:14 +0000 The voice of Jeremiah echoes down across 2600 years: “The days are surely coming, says the Lord…” A message of hope. The hope is that God is with us in whatever wasteland we find ourselves, and God invites us to be part of God’s work of restoring all... The voice of Jeremiah echoes down across 2600 years: “The days are surely coming, says the Lord…” A message of hope. The hope is that God is with us in whatever wasteland we find ourselves, and God invites us to be part of God’s work of restoring all... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzkyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/77f11ef00e/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/draw-the-circle-of-community-wide Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:31:14 +0000 As we reflect on how to draw the circle wider still at Hope.Gate.Way. We want to focus on the importance of community. There is a deep sense of community at Hope.Gate.Way. and it's something that we want to grow even deeper in. As we reflect on how to draw the circle wider still at Hope.Gate.Way. We want to focus on the importance of community. There is a deep sense of community at Hope.Gate.Way. and it's something that we want to grow even deeper in. Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/6529c2e1f3/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/draw-the-circle-of-gratitude-wide Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:30:23 +0000 The first week of our series Draw the Circle Wide. Gratitude is the place where stewardship starts. When we draw our circle of gratitude wider we are thankful for more parts of our lives. When we exchange resentment for gratitude, we find the peace... The first week of our series Draw the Circle Wide. Gratitude is the place where stewardship starts. When we draw our circle of gratitude wider we are thankful for more parts of our lives. When we exchange resentment for gratitude, we find the peace... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ4NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fcd701e25d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics-poverty-and-wealth Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f74c51b8ff/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/same-sex-marriage Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:30:22 +0000 As we continue this worship series, "God's Politics," we're attempting to cut through the rhetoric to explore some of the issues at stake as we seek the heart of God. Today's message focuses on the issue of... As we continue this worship series, "God's Politics," we're attempting to cut through the rhetoric to explore some of the issues at stake as we seek the heart of God. Today's message focuses on the issue of... Charlotte Hendee & Sam Johnson Charlotte Hendee & Sam Johnson https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzkxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY0MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1d70033223/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/war-and-peace-in-the-usa Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Jesus said turn the other cheak, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. How are we to let these teachings guide us, while we live in the most militarized country in the world. Today we are talking about how to follow our faith as we... Jesus said turn the other cheak, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. How are we to let these teachings guide us, while we live in the most militarized country in the world. Today we are talking about how to follow our faith as we... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzkwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYzOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a93e27991a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/gods-politics Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:31:12 +0000 God is not a Republican. God is not a Democrat. God is not even an American. But for people who wish to wish to put their faith into action, politics do matter. In the words of Oscar Romero, “The Christian faith does not cut us off from the world but... God is not a Republican. God is not a Democrat. God is not even an American. But for people who wish to wish to put their faith into action, politics do matter. In the words of Oscar Romero, “The Christian faith does not cut us off from the world but... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ4OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2f84f657cb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/why-look-at-the-splinter-in-your-brothersisters-eye Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:30:25 +0000 Why is it so easy to see the mistakes others make and so hard to see our own? It's easy to judge others, but the challenge Jesus gives us is to see the pieces in us that need changing rather than focusing on the parts of others that need... Why is it so easy to see the mistakes others make and so hard to see our own? It's easy to judge others, but the challenge Jesus gives us is to see the pieces in us that need changing rather than focusing on the parts of others that need... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYzNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/206ee62371/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/what-father-among-you-would-give Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:31:14 +0000 Sometimes we think we can ask God for whatever we want. We want to be someone else. We want to have something else. We want to do something else. But what we ultimately want is to be satisfied. God wants us to accept who we are, and most of all... Sometimes we think we can ask God for whatever we want. We want to be someone else. We want to have something else. We want to do something else. But what we ultimately want is to be satisfied. God wants us to accept who we are, and most of all... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTI2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkxMiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ac5481e6fb/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/why-do-you-worry Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:31:14 +0000 Jesus asks, "Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes? Aren’t you worth much more than they are? Who among you by worrying can add a single moment to your life? And why do you worry about your clothes?"And then the promise... Jesus asks, "Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes? Aren’t you worth much more than they are? Who among you by worrying can add a single moment to your life? And why do you worry about your clothes?"And then the promise... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYzNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3fd41fd9ec/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/laughter Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Today we conclude the worship series "Blessed to Be a Blessing." On the other side of fear, skepticism, and impatience -- is laughter! Three times in this story, Abraham and Sarah laugh. They laugh at the sheer craziness of their situation!... Today we conclude the worship series "Blessed to Be a Blessing." On the other side of fear, skepticism, and impatience -- is laughter! Three times in this story, Abraham and Sarah laugh. They laugh at the sheer craziness of their situation!... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYzMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3091a49249/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/impatience Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:30:25 +0000 Almost 15 years after God promised Abram many decendants, Sarai got impatient and gave her servant Hagar to her husband to have a baby. We all get impatient. We all think we can find a quick fix to our problems, but we learn through trial and error... Almost 15 years after God promised Abram many decendants, Sarai got impatient and gave her servant Hagar to her husband to have a baby. We all get impatient. We all think we can find a quick fix to our problems, but we learn through trial and error... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ5MSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c89567cdee/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/skepticism Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:02:06 +0000 God promise Abram is outlandish--unbelievable! Sometimes we are like Abram and imagine that our current reality is the only reality possible. God can change our circumstances. God promises to bless us not just for our own blessing, but so that we... God promise Abram is outlandish--unbelievable! Sometimes we are like Abram and imagine that our current reality is the only reality possible. God can change our circumstances. God promises to bless us not just for our own blessing, but so that we... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYzMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/0646ce2358/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/fear Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:32:10 +0000 We begin the story of Sarai and Abram, as they were first named. We explore their journey of faith and the obstacles to trusting God. Particularly this week, we begin with the obstacle of fear. Abram pretended Sarai was his wife out of fear. What... We begin the story of Sarai and Abram, as they were first named. We explore their journey of faith and the obstacles to trusting God. Particularly this week, we begin with the obstacle of fear. Abram pretended Sarai was his wife out of fear. What... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzE5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ5MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/856e2a5372/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/all-fired-up Sun, 27 May 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgxNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/df34f73dc0/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/who-is-the-greatest Sun, 20 May 2012 04:30:24 +0000 The greatest is the one who serves. Is the goal of the Christian Life to be the greatest? Should we be trying to achieve something with our lives? Or should we just serve. Service brings us to a place of contentment and compassion, that is the way... The greatest is the one who serves. Is the goal of the Christian Life to be the greatest? Should we be trying to achieve something with our lives? Or should we just serve. Service brings us to a place of contentment and compassion, that is the way... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/f47ab67a19/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-great-commission Sun, 13 May 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Jesus' final words to his followers: "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations..." We call it the Great Commission.Brian McLaren says, "“Good evangelists... are people who engage others in good conversation about... Jesus' final words to his followers: "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations..." We call it the Great Commission.Brian McLaren says, "“Good evangelists... are people who engage others in good conversation about... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzIwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a3ad751111/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-great-commandment Sun, 06 May 2012 04:32:11 +0000 A Pharisee comes to Jesus and - testing him - asks, "Teacher, which commandment in the Law is the greatest?" There are 613 commandments in the Torah – 613 commandments which faithful people were expected to keep. Jesus says the greatest is... A Pharisee comes to Jesus and - testing him - asks, "Teacher, which commandment in the Law is the greatest?" There are 613 commandments in the Torah – 613 commandments which faithful people were expected to keep. Jesus says the greatest is... Allen & Sara Ewing Merrill Allen & Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzIxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ5NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/aff998596a/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-great-requirement Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:32:14 +0000 What does the Lord Require of you? To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. This is a whole life experience. This is worship with your whole life. This is the way we follow Christ, and become Christ-like. Jesus did justice... What does the Lord Require of you? To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. This is a whole life experience. This is worship with your whole life. This is the way we follow Christ, and become Christ-like. Jesus did justice... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTgwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAxOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/ceb2934d11/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/every-step-of-the-way Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:30:24 +0000 We are going to sing this song in worship. We are going to sing this song in worship. Christopher Grundy - Song Recording Christopher Grundy - Song Recording https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzIyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTQ5OSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/c7ecda941d/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/earth-day Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:32:13 +0000 Scripture reminds us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). How we care for the earth – God’s Creation – matters to God, and it should matter to people of faith, too. Today, on this 42nd annual Earth Day, we celebrate the... Scripture reminds us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). How we care for the earth – God’s Creation – matters to God, and it should matter to people of faith, too. Today, on this 42nd annual Earth Day, we celebrate the... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMjAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTI2MCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/027d2c4cba/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ready-for-a-change-letting-go Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:30:24 +0000 Jesus said, "Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who... Jesus said, "Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTU5IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk3OCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/884dbdf38c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ready-for-a-change-choice Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:30:24 +0000 We all have a choice as to how we want to live our lives. We are all invited to God's Kingdom Party. God has an invitation for each one of us. We are like small paper lanterns. If we accept the invitation to be lit we can all share light... We all have a choice as to how we want to live our lives. We are all invited to God's Kingdom Party. God has an invitation for each one of us. We are like small paper lanterns. If we accept the invitation to be lit we can all share light... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDc4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTgxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/9b2d61659c/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ready-for-a-change-courage Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:31:14 +0000 As we continue this Lenten worship series, "Ready for A Change," we hear Jesus' words: "Courage! Don't be afraid!" and we explore three words: Courage, Discourage, and Encourage. In Matthew 14: 22-33, we... As we continue this Lenten worship series, "Ready for A Change," we hear Jesus' words: "Courage! Don't be afraid!" and we explore three words: Courage, Discourage, and Encourage. In Matthew 14: 22-33, we... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDYzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc4NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1d0c4b237b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ready-for-a-change-ruts Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:30:25 +0000 What are the ways of thinking that get your way of living fully? What do you need to change about your internal life that would change your external life? What ruts are holding you back? This Lenten journey provides us the opportunity.Bonus... What are the ways of thinking that get your way of living fully? What do you need to change about your internal life that would change your external life? What ruts are holding you back? This Lenten journey provides us the opportunity.Bonus... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzg0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYyNyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/026799230b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/ready-for-a-change-wilderness Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:32:10 +0000 On this first Sunday of the Season of Lent, we walk with Jesus into the wilderness -- a little 40-day retreat -- where he faced temptation, which led him to deeper self-reflection. As we begin this worship series, "Ready for A Change," we... On this first Sunday of the Season of Lent, we walk with Jesus into the wilderness -- a little 40-day retreat -- where he faced temptation, which led him to deeper self-reflection. As we begin this worship series, "Ready for A Change," we... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzIzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUwMSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b8ff6e425b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/love-wins Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:30:23 +0000 What would the world be like if we all pursued love instead of success? Frank Deford's story of Elena Delle Donne, which aired on NPR's Morning Edition begins this week's message. It seems many times that love is not... What would the world be like if we all pursued love instead of success? Frank Deford's story of Elena Delle Donne, which aired on NPR's Morning Edition begins this week's message. It seems many times that love is not... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzI0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTUwMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/15fb8c1daa/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/souper-bowl-of-caring Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Today we join faith communities around the nation in a project to raise awareness about hunger and to care for hungry people in thousands of communities in all 50 states. Since Souper Bowl of Caring began with one church in 1990, more than $50 million... Today we join faith communities around the nation in a project to raise awareness about hunger and to care for hungry people in thousands of communities in all 50 states. Since Souper Bowl of Caring began with one church in 1990, more than $50 million... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzQ1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTU0NiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/1dc04e37a4/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/covenanting-sunday Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Allen reads Matthew 22:34-40, and then five different people share wonderful stories of their faith and reasons why they are covenanting at Hope.Gate.Way. These are amazing people who have been changed by community and in the process changed the... Allen reads Matthew 22:34-40, and then five different people share wonderful stories of their faith and reasons why they are covenanting at Hope.Gate.Way. These are amazing people who have been changed by community and in the process changed the... Robin, Patty, Chris, Norbert, & Ali Robin, Patty, Chris, Norbert, & Ali https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzgzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYyNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/3c924ea528/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/first-things-first-let-your-light-shine Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:32:14 +0000 Jesus said, “You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think... Jesus said, “You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDAzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTY2NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/7760474fa6/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/first-things-first-following-jesus Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:32:13 +0000 The day before Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sara focuses on the radical way of following Jesus. Dr. King followed this way, and we should too. When we center our lives and our spirits in Jesus Way, we can be world changers too. The day before Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sara focuses on the radical way of following Jesus. Dr. King followed this way, and we should too. When we center our lives and our spirits in Jesus Way, we can be world changers too. Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxMzgyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTYyMyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/fe4a22fb43/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/first-things-first-covenant Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:30:25 +0000 Allen shares the first message in a series called "First Things First." The new year is a good time to think about priorities. So… what would it take to really stay grounded – focused – with God at the center in this year ahead? What... Allen shares the first message in a series called "First Things First." The new year is a good time to think about priorities. So… what would it take to really stay grounded – focused – with God at the center in this year ahead? What... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTY4IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTk5NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/2fdc80bf4b/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-journey-bethlehem Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:32:15 +0000 This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the vantage point of Bethlehem. It is in caring for the children of the world... This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the vantage point of Bethlehem. It is in caring for the children of the world... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTc3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MjAxNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/16a8f5c7c9/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-journey-mary-and-elizabeth Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:32:14 +0000 This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. The relationship of Mary and Elizabeth reminds us that we need people in our life who confirm our "Yes" to... This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. The relationship of Mary and Elizabeth reminds us that we need people in our life who confirm our "Yes" to... Sara Ewing Merrill Sara Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNTIzIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTkwNiIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/a0b8dc2c31/audio.mp3 https://hopegateway.com/sermon/the-journey-joseph Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:32:10 +0000 This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the viewpoint of Joseph and who when he thought he was going through the darkest moment... This sermon is a part of our Advent sermon series on the journey of the various characters in the story of Jesus' birth. Allen explores the story through the viewpoint of Joseph and who when he thought he was going through the darkest moment... Allen Ewing Merrill Allen Ewing Merrill https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMzU0NTgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0MjMxNDY0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxMzg1MTc4NyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/account-media-clover/store/e6f49753-fe61-4cbf-bb36-ec49a23e4151/b4847b75e6/audio.mp3