January 14, 2024: The Pain of Reconciliation - Michael Hidalgo

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Reconciliation is so difficult; at some point you have to admit you are wrong and work toward forgiving the person who did you wrong. For as difficult as this is, Jesus sees this as an essential part of living. The downside of this is that it can fly in the face of what we might want or even demand. It challenges all of us, whether we are those who want to be right, or those who do not want to be wrong. But Jesus is tapping into something deeper here: he points toward people who are willing to reconcile at any cost. How do we live as a people willing to reconcile always? We must begin by remembering this is what has the power to bring peace and healing.

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January 14, 2024: The Pain of Reconciliation - Michael Hidalgo

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March 2, 2025: This is (Not) a Rebellion - Jonathan Merritt 37:12

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Jesus’ revolution was like nothing the world had ever seen. It was a revolution of love. At his arrest, some seemed to believe this was going to turn violent. And in one moment it did, when a disciple struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. But Jesus’ response was different. He pointed to the fact that he was always with them, teaching and in the place of worship. These words suggest tenderness in the heart of Jesus. Something the authorities miss. Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8 Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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February 23, 2025: Praying and Sleeping - Michael Hidalgo 36:42

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Luke gives us a startling picture of how agonizing Jesus’ decision was to obey. He was in the place of the “olive press” – a place where olives were pressed and crushed. Jesus is compared to an olive being pressed and crushed with the oil being squeezed out of it. Often, we abandon the humanity of Jesus and his agony in submitting to his God’s will. This was not an easy prayer to pray, but it was one that Jesus prayed in faith. Luke shows us that no matter how difficult the decision we, through God, have the power to do it, even if, like the disciples, we at times fall asleep. Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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February 16, 2025: Two Swords and a Few Other Things - Cassie Adams 32:30

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Many agree that Jesus espouses a nonviolent ethic; instructing us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Which is why his instruction here has the power to be confusing. However, Jesus does not stop there. He quotes the prophet Isaiah saying, “And he was numbered with the transgressors …” Which is to say that there is a connection in his mind between using the sword and transgressions. The disciples have two swords, which for Jesus is enough to fulfill the prophecy and justify the Jewish authorities accusing him of being a rebel leader. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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February 9, 2025: Serving Rules - Michael Hidalgo 40:28

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Just after Jesus serves the disciples, they embroil themselves in a debate about who is the greatest among them – obviously missing the point. Jesus’ response is to instruct them that the Kingdom way is about serving not being served. And it is in the serving that greatness is found. While it may be easy to roll our eyes at the disciples, who are eternally dull, we may do well to consider how we often pursue being served first and foremost. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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February 2, 2025: Bread & Wine - Hannah Thom 33:46

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The meal that is recorded here is a meal that the Church has celebrated for 2,000 years. Some have called it “The Lord’s Supper,” others “Holy Communion,” and most traditionally “Eucharist.” But what does it all mean? Many recognize that it is represents the Body and the Blood of Jesus which was broken and poured out for us, but what should the people of God know? The meal that Jesus celebrated with his disciples was the traditional Seder meal in which he brought new meaning to the elements of the dinner. Like the Seder the people of God are commanded to “do this in remembrance” of Jesus. We will ask, “What are we remembering?” “Why is the meal so central to all streams in the historic, orthodox church?” We will dive deep into the historic underpinnings of this meal and explore why some traditions forbid all those who are not “one of them” from participating in this meal. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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January 26, 2025: You Agreed to do What? - Michael Hidalgo 34:27

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Judas is known for one thing: betrayal. He’s an awful character in the Gospels; one who was Satan incarnate. While we assume we know his motives for betraying Jesus, perhaps we can take a step back from our assumptions. Did Judas really want Jesus dead? Or did he just miss Jesus’ message, which led him to do the unthinkable?= Some recognize that Judas may well have been connected to the Zealots; those who wanted a violent revolution. If this is the case, is it possible Judas was trying to foment rebellion by getting Jesus arrested? Maybe if this happened, he and others would take up arms against their oppressor. Of course, we know the end of the story. That’s not what happened. Worse yet, he missed another message of Jesus: forgiveness and restoration. He missed it all. How often do we, like Judas, miss the message and heart of Jesus? Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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January 19, 2025: It’s Not the Show You Think It Is - Michael Hidalgo 35:22

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There is something about religion that tempts us to appear good, right, attractive, and “holy” in our own way. This is often the result of submitting ourselves to outward performance and putting on a show for others. This is what Jesus points out about the “religious” in his day. As soon as the words leave his lips, an illustration happens right in front of them. Two offerings: one big but small and one small but big. Many immediately want to contrast this woman’s faithfulness in giving all she had. And we should, for Jesus points to her faith. But some suggest a dark side to this story given Jesus’ declaration about the religious “devouring widows’ houses.” There is a sense that there is something wrong with the system of religion that leads her to act this way. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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January 12, 2025: Our Eternal Hope - Hannah Thom 30:39

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Spiritual Formation Pastor Hannah Thom leads us through an exploration of Luke 21:5-38. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

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January 5, 2025: Who is Who and Why Am I Asking? - Paula Williams 31:40

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Imagine telling and retelling a story that you knew nothing about. This is more than talking about the good ‘ol days. This is telling a story about a legendary king named David. Yet as you talked about him you felt the breath of the Romans over your shoulder. At the same time, you had to tell these stories, because you knew that one day a son of David would come, and things would be like they used to be. Jesus asks a question as to whether or not the Messiah would in fact be the Son of David. He seems to say no. Not in the sense of one who is descended from David, but more so in the sense that the Messiah would not be like David – a warrior king who was known for being a “man of blood.” Jesus quotes this Psalm pointing out that he in fact is David’s Lord. He is not just different, he is greater.…

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December 24, 2024: Christmas Eve // There is No Waiting - Michael Hidalgo 22:16

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Advent promises Immanuel. God with us. Which means we never really wait at all. We only need to pay attention. How will our perspective change if we recognize the promise of Advent is a reminder that God has been with us all along? Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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December 22, 2024: Advent: How Long O Lord? // When God Remembers 37:44

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Months before Jesus was born, John was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth. It was then that Zechariah broke into a song, extolling the God who remembers. They had not only been waiting for the birth of a child, but like all those in their day, had been waiting for God to deliver them from their oppressors. And there may be a little play on words here as Zechariah means, “God remembers.” Indeed, God did. The wait, it seemed, was over. In this teaching, we explore the idea that God remembers us … and this is the promise of Advent. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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December 15, 2024: Neither Fast Nor Slow - Hannah Thom 34:28

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God is not slow in keeping his promise, claims Peter. Of course, we can comment that God’s conception of time and ours are two vastly different things. True. But Peter points toward God’s heart and desire for us. That we would be those who change our minds (repent) and turn toward God. It seems that in some way, God is on the move, God is responding all the time. The question is whether or not we see it. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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December 8, 2024: I’m Waiting for You - Michael Hidalgo 35:42

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There is a lot said in the Hebrew Scriptures about waiting on God. The word is qava and it expresses anticipation, hope, expectancy. And that this exactly what the season of Advent is about. It is a time when we wait expectantly, where in the midst of everything, we muster the courage and conviction to say, “Even so, come Lord Jesus.” Together we will explore introduce and explore the idea of waiting on God, and the discipline that is requires. A discipline into which we are invited in the Advent Season. Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp…

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December 1, 2024: I’m Waiting for You - Cassie Lynch 35:56

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November 24, 2024: That’s Quite a Scenario - Hannah Thom 33:06

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