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FirstPres Hayward SermonsEarth Month (Week 3) - Rev. Brit BolerjackMay 11, 20252025-05-1100 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsEarth Month (Week 2) - Rev. Hallie HottleMay 4, 20252025-05-0400 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsEarth Month (Week 1) - Rev. Brit BolerjackApril 27, 20252025-04-2700 min
FirstPres Hayward SermonsEaster - Rev. Hallie HottleApril 20, 20252025-04-2100 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 6) - Rev. Hallie HottleApril 13, 20252025-04-1300 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 5) - Rev. Zondra TyreApril 6, 20252025-04-0600 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 4) - Rev. Hallie HottleMarch 30, 20252025-03-3000 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 3) - Pastor Jessica TrujilloMarch 23, 20252025-03-2300 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 2) - Rev. Hallie HottleMarch 16, 20252025-03-1600 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsLent (Week 1) - Rev. Hallie HottleMarch 9, 20252025-03-1000 min
FirstPres Hayward SermonsWinter Worship (Week 9) - Rev. Hallie HottleMarch 2, 20252025-03-0200 minFirstPres Hayward SermonsWinter Worship (Week 8) - Author Tracey GeeFebruary 23, 20252025-02-2300 min
Faith UnfilteredFaith Unfiltered: A Conversation About Gun ViolenceDid you know that gun violence is the leading cause of death among American children and teens? An estimated 4.6 million children live in a home where a gun is loaded and unlocked. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. Listen to Rev. Pen Peery and Director of Formation Garrell Keesler discuss this topic on our podcast. More information about FPC's Gun Violence Prevention Committee is available at firstpres-charlotte.org/gvp2024-06-1720 min
Light + Life PodcastEpisode 16: Faith in Everyday WorkIn this episode, join Tim and Liza as they discuss the significance of work and how it relates to faith and life. Tim recently celebrated his 50th birthday and reflects on the pressure he's placed on himself to make his work matter. Liza also shares her own struggles and aspirations in finding meaning in her career. Together, they explore the concepts of vocation, implication, and proclamation, providing valuable insights on how to measure your work and ensure it contributes to the greater good. If you have ever wondered about the purpose of your work or how to make it...2023-09-2430 min
Theology MattersFather, Into Your HandsThis is the sermon from Sunday morning May 3, 2020.2020-05-0909 minTheology MattersA Shout of TriumphThis is the sermon from Sunday morning April 26, 2020.2020-05-0909 minTheology MattersI ThirstThis is the sermon from Sunday morning April 19, 2020.2020-04-2208 minTheology MattersThe Riddle of EasterThis is the sermon from Easter Sunday morning April 12, 2020.2020-04-1318 minTheology MattersWhy Have You Forsaken Me?This is the sermon from Sunday morning April 5, 2020.2020-04-0515 minTheology MattersGod in the MiddleThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 29, 2020. The Scripture passage is a word for word artistic rendition of the "Good News Bible" translation from John 11:1-45.2020-03-2925 minTheology MattersA Word of KindnessThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 22, 2020.2020-03-2210 minTheology MattersToday, ParadiseThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 15, 2020.2020-03-1618 minTheology MattersA Father's LoveThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 8, 2020.2020-03-0916 minTheology MattersA Father's LoveThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 8, 2020.2020-03-0916 minTheology MattersFruit of the SpiritThis is the sermon from Sunday morning March 1, 2020.2020-03-0517 minTheology MattersBeing Led By the SpiritThis is the sermon from Sunday morning February 23, 2020.2020-02-2315 minTheology MattersGospel FreedomThis is the sermon from Sunday morning February 16, 2020.2020-02-1818 minTheology MattersGrace to the BarrenThis is the sermon from Sunday morning February 9, 2020.2020-02-1813 minTheology MattersGospel Ministry and Worldly ReligionThis is the sermon from Sunday morning February 2, 2020.2020-02-0314 minTheology MattersHeirs of God's PromiseThis is the sermon from Sunday morning January 26, 2020.2020-01-2817 minTheology MattersChildren of GodThis is the sermon from Sunday morning January 19, 2020.2020-01-2017 minTheology MattersScandalous GraceThis is the sermon from Sunday morning January 12, 2020.2020-01-1413 minTheology MattersThe Promised SeedThis is the sermon from Sunday morning January 5, 2020.2020-01-0615 minTheology MattersNew Year's ResolutionThis is the sermon from Sunday morning December 29, 2019. In the last Sunday of the year, Youth Director Steve Piper presented a sermon on New Year’s Resolutions. Special music is presented by Hailey Barnes, Ava Cunningham, Regina Riemann, and HtooWah Tee.2019-12-3022 minTheology MattersO Come, Let Us Adore Him!This is the sermon from Sunday morning December 22, 2019. Christian Education Director, Dean Christianson, spoke as part of the Children's Christmas Program.2019-12-2217 minTheology MattersGod Came NearThis is our Christmas Cantata which was presented in our 12-15-19 10 a.m. Worship Service.2019-12-1534 minTheology MattersWhat Are You Living By?This is the sermon from Sunday morning December 8, 2019.2019-12-0917 minTheology MattersJustification by FaithThis is the sermon from Sunday morning December 1, 2019.2019-12-0215 minTheology MattersWalking in TruthThis is the sermon from Sunday morning November 24, 2019.2019-12-0215 minTheology MattersLiving the GospelThis is the sermon from Sunday morning November 17, 2019.2019-12-0216 min
Lyrical Assembly"The Faithful Church" | Kofi Acquaah-Arhin | Spoken Word | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CA#Title The Faithful Church
#Theme Risk-Taking Faithfulness
#Series Deeper Waters
#Scripture Luke 10:1-23
#Date November 17, 2019
#Poet Kofi Acquaah-Arhin
#FirstPres #Hayward #CastroValley #DeeperWaters #Series #DeeperWater #LyricalAssembly #ArhinLaw #RiskTaking #Faithfulness #Love #KofiAcquaahArhin2019-11-1907 min
First Pres PerspectivesPastor's Class | November 17th 2019We take a break from our regular scheduled content to look into last week's Pastor's Class on diversity at FirstPres. In the class, Dr. Swanson sits down with Gabe De Guia and Cheryl Mendes-Ellis as they share about their personal experience of being a minority in the church. 2019-11-1827 minTheology MattersGod is CallingThis is the sermon from Sunday morning November 3, 2019. It was Confirmation Sunday at First Presbyterian Church and Youth Director Steve Piper presented our sermon - for the Confirmands.2019-11-0412 minTheology MattersWhat God is DoingThis is the sermon from Sunday morning October 27, 2019.2019-10-3116 minLyrical Assembly“Dear Church” | Bailey Fan | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CAOn October 13, 2019, Bailey Fan from 7 Last Poems shared a spoken word piece, "Dear Church" with FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA.2019-10-2105 minTheology MattersJonah: The ConclusionThis is the sermon from Sunday morning October 20, 2019.2019-10-2115 minTheology MattersSaved By GraceThis is the sermon from Sunday morning October 13, 2019.2019-10-1518 minTheology MattersDanger of Passing JudgmentThis is the sermon from Sunday morning October 6, 2019.2019-10-0717 minTheology MattersGame PlanThis is the sermon from Sunday morning September 29, 2019. It was Football Sunday at First Presbyterian Church where Youth Director Steve Piper introduced our 5th and 6th grade football teams to the congregation.2019-09-3016 minTheology MattersDoing JusticeThis is the sermon from Sunday morning September 22, 2019.2019-09-2719 minTheology MattersThe Great RevivalThis is the sermon from Sunday morning September 15, 2019.2019-09-2720 minTheology MattersRunning from GraceThis is the sermon from Sunday morning September 8, 2019.2019-09-1619 minLyrical Assembly"Fight Evil With Poetry" | Micah Bournes | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CAOn September 8, 2019, Micah Bournes was in town and shared a few pieces with FirstPres Hayward’s Sunday Family Gathering. It was a blessing to have him and the pieces definitely resonated.
Micah is a creative man of faith. In addition to performing poetry and music, he often speaks and teaches on creative writing, pursuing justice, and the way of Jesus. In partnership with World Relief and The Justice Conference, Micah has been able to share his passions and gifts all over the world.
Like most kids growing up in Long Beach during the 90s, Micah wa...2019-09-1114 minTheology MattersPrayer From the DepthsThis is the sermon from Sunday morning September 1, 2019.2019-09-0617 minTheology MattersThe Sign of JonahThis is the sermon from Sunday morning August 25, 2019.2019-08-2616 minTheology MattersEmbracing the OtherThis is the sermon from Sunday morning August 18, 2019. 2019-08-2117 minTheology MattersDo You Know God?This is the sermon from Sunday morning August 11, 2019. 2019-08-1116 minTheology MattersRunning From GodThis is the sermon from Sunday morning August 4, 2019.2019-08-0819 minLyrical Assembly"Bodybuilding" | Kofi Acquaah-Arhin | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CAOn August 4, 2019, Kofi Acquaah-Arhin from New Life Community Church shared an original piece called "Bodybuilding" about fasting, a part of FirstPres Hayward's Spiritual Disciplines Sermon Series.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyricalopposition2019-08-0605 minTheology MattersI'm Sorry, Were You Comfortable?This is the sermon from Sunday morning July 28, 2019. Youth Director Steve Piper presented the sermon about many people are too comfortable in their Christianity. Included below is his Top 10 list from the sermon.
Top 10 signs your Christianity is Too Comfortable
10) You are not attending church with a high level of expectancy.
9) Your happiness on Sunday mornings is more important than what it takes to reach the unchurched. As long as you get your parking spot, your seat, and hear the music you like, everything’s fine.
8) You never feel challenged, only af...2019-07-3020 minTheology MattersJonahThis is the sermon from Sunday morning July 21, 2019.2019-07-2116 minTheology MattersHolinessThis is the sermon from Sunday morning July 14, 2019.2019-07-1922 minTheology MattersRelentless Service This is the sermon from Sunday morning July 7, 2019. It was our Youth Mission Trip presentation and Youth Director Steve Piper presented the sermon about how our lives should be full of Service. 2019-07-1912 minTheology MattersMen and Women of Fire This is the sermon from Sunday morning June 30, 2019. It is the 16th in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-07-1918 minTheology MattersI Believe in the Holy Spirit
This is the sermon from Sunday morning June 23, 2019. It is the 15th in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-07-1919 minTheology MattersThe Life EverlastingThis is the sermon from Sunday morning June 9, 2019. It is the 15th in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. In this message, Pastor Dwight references a song by Billy Joel "The River of Dreams." We recommend going to YouTube and searching for "billy joel the river of dreams lyrics" and watching the video. It will help you to understand the references to thy lyrics in the sermon.2019-06-1820 minTheology MattersResurrection of the BodyThis is the sermon from Sunday morning June 9, 2019. It is the 14th in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-06-1016 minTheology MattersTo Be Trusted Still This is the sermon from Sunday morning June 2, 2019. It is the thirteenth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-06-0417 minTheology MattersThe Power to DoThis is the sermon from Sunday morning May 26, 2019. It was "Graduation Recognition Sunday" and Youth Director Steve Piper presented the sermon – a charge to our graduating seniors that we can all take something from.2019-06-0416 minLyrical Assembly"Dry Bones" | Bailey Fan | Spoken Word | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CABailey Fan from San Francisco, California, shares her original and powerful spoken word poetry piece, "Dry Bones" which was written and inspired by the text from Ezekiel 37. This performance was taken place at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, California on May 12, 2019 as part of FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering in Castro Valley, CA.
#DryBones #BaileyFan #SpokenWord #Poetry #Ezekiel372019-06-0104 minLyrical Assembly“A Message to You” | Kimane Juneau | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CASpoken Word Poet & Filmmaker, Kimane Juneau performs a poetry piece called “A Message to You” at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA.2019-06-0103 minTheology MattersThe Unlocked Door Called Unforgiveness This is the sermon from Sunday morning May 19, 2019. It is the twelfth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-05-2114 minTheology MattersI Believe In the Holy Catholic Church
This is the sermon from Sunday morning May 12, 2019. It is the eleventh in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-05-1316 minTheology MattersRestoration - Highlife 5-1-19This week, in Highlife we will talk about restoration and direction. In our Bible passage today, we see that Jesus is asking Peter if he loves Him – Peter has already seen Jesus a couple of times since the resurrection. I am sure that in Peter’s mind, he was unsure about where he stood with Jesus. The first thing Jesus does is ask Peter three times (the same number of times that Peter denied Jesus) if he loved Him. He gives Peter three opportunities to rectify the denials. Then, Jesus clearly tells Peter what to do as a result of t...2019-05-0616 minTheology MattersHe Will Come Again to JudgeThis is the sermon from Sunday morning May 5, 2019. It is the tenth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-05-0616 minTheology MattersHe Ascended into Heaven The scripture passages for this message are: Acts 1:6-11 and Ephesians 2:1-10. This is the sermon from Sunday morning April 28, 2019. It is the ninth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-05-0612 minLyrical Assembly"Bad Dream" | Fego Navarro | Spoken Word | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CALyrical Poet, Fego Navarro shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Bad Dream" is an original piece that was included, as part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on April 7, 2019.
Fego Navarro is a Salvadorian American rapper/actor from San Francisco, CA. Fego’s musical journey in Hip Hop began in his teen years at church. After church service, he would get together with his friends and kick freestyle raps outside the temple. This developed into a passion for writing his ow...2019-04-2602 minTheology MattersThe Joy of the Resurrection - Highlife 4-17-19This week, in Highlife, we will talk about the wonder of the resurrection. Trying to “keep it fresh” can be difficult as a Christian. We celebrate Easter every year. So we are going to take a mental journey back to the actual resurrection and try to get a look at what it would have been like for Jesus’ followers. Steve thinks that often we get complacent in our beliefs – the miracles of Jesus’ birth and resurrection are incredible! We need to celebrate because our God has risen from the grave! He’s the only one who has conquered death AND He is co...2019-04-2313 minTheology MattersOn the Third Day He Rose Again This is the sermon from Easter Sunday morning April 21, 2019. It is the eighth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-04-2320 minTheology MattersHe Decended into Hell This is the sermon from Sunday morning April 14, 2019. It is the seventh in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-04-1517 minTheology MattersPeace with God Through Faith - Highlife 3-27-19 This week, in Highlife Steve will talk about having peace with God through faith. We live in a world of turmoil and Steve thinks that a reminder of the peace we have with God is a good one. The good news of our Bible passage today should propel us to reach out to others who desperately need peace. Think about all the people who want peace. Many live life looking for a sense of contentment. They want to be able to go to bed at night without any fear of tomorrow. Our world offers no guarantees of happiness, safety, or...2019-04-0816 minTheology MattersThe Life Crucified
This is the sermon from Sunday morning April 7, 20192019-04-0824 minTheology MattersSuffered Under Pontius Pilate
This is the sermon from Sunday morning March 31, 2019. It is the sixth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-04-0812 minLyrical Assembly"Irresponsible" | Demitrius Burnett | Spoken Word | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CALyrical Poet, Demitrius Burnett shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Irresponsible" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with Alternative vocalist, Alex Largusa's rendition of "Moving Forward" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 31, 2019.
Demitrius Burnett is originally from Chicago, Illinois.2019-04-0205 minLyrical AssemblyPost-Performance Interview | "Surrender" | Seth Carmenatty | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CAPost-Performance Interview from Seth Carmenatty. He explains what the spoken word piece is about and shares other random facts.
Recorded on March 24, 2019.2019-03-2701 minLyrical Assembly"Surrender" | Seth Carmenatty | Spoken Word | FirstPres Hayward | Castro Valley, CALyrical Poet, Seth Carmenatty shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Surrender" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks' rendition of "Lay It All Down" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 24, 2019.
Seth Carmenatty is originally from Bushwick, Brooklyn.
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2019-03-2517 minTheology MattersFear. Respect. Love.This is the sermon from Sunday morning March 24, 2019. It was "Youth Sunday" and Youth Director Steve Piper presented the sermon.2019-03-2518 minTheology MattersConceived By the Holy Spirit This is the sermon from Sunday morning March 17, 2019. It is the fifth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-03-1819 minTheology MattersI Believe in Jesus Christ This is the sermon from Sunday morning March 10, 2019. It is the fourth in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-03-1124 minTheology MattersAsh WednesdayThis is the message from our March 6, 2019 Ash Wednesday Service.2019-03-1116 minTheology MattersLove Your Enemies - Highlife 2-27-19 This week, in Highlife, Steve talks about how being “on mission” requires us to love one another. And how we are directed to take that love to those in the world. It is easy to love the lovable people. It is much harder to love those who are unlovable and / or those who just flat out don’t like us. Jesus set a standard that was unlike any the world had heard of when he proclaimed that we should love our enemies. He then proceeded to explain how loving those who love you and treating people nicely who treat you nic...2019-03-0420 minTheology MattersTraveling with Jesus - Frontline 2-27-19 This week, Steve talks to the Frontline students about traveling with Jesus. Can you imagine the things that the disciples witnessed? How amazing were the sights and experiences they got to be a part of! As Christians, we will get to be a part of amazing things as well. And like Peter, we will always want to remain in the “mountain top” experience – never wanting anything to change. However, if Peter, James, and John had not come down from the mountain top, think of all the things they would have missed! For example, the very next day, Jesus cast a demon...2019-03-0413 minTheology MattersMaker of Heaven and Earth This is the sermon from Sunday morning March 3, 2019. It is the third in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-03-0415 minTheology MattersI Believe in God the Father Almighty This is the sermon from Sunday morning February 17, 2019. It is the second in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed. 2019-02-1816 minTheology MattersHighlife 2-13-19 This week, in Highlife Steve talks about why people would come to Jesus when He walked the earth vs why they would come to Him now. In the days of the Bible it seems obvious why people would follow Jesus – He fed people, He healed people, He loved people. And even when He said things they didn’t like, the crowds still seemed to show up. Today – it seems less obvious why anyone would follow Jesus. We will be discussing those reasons – and touching on the reasons we don’t “market” His superior product.
Consider these questions while listening...2019-02-1418 minTheology MattersWhat Are You Prepared to See? This is the sermon from Sunday morning February 3, 2019. 2019-02-1128 minTheology MattersWhy a Creed This is the sermon from Sunday morning February 10, 2019. It is the first in a 16 week series from Pastor Dwight on the Apostle's Creed.2019-02-1125 minTheology MattersWhat Are You Prepared to See?This is the sermon from Sunday morning February 3, 2019.2019-02-0528 minTheology MattersThe Quest for JoyThis is the sermon from Sunday morning January 27, 20192019-02-0526 min