Pastor Efraín Sermons, www.yuma1st.org

Prayers of the People for Sunday, September 19, 2021

September 20, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MB

Prayers of the People by Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, September 12, 2021

September 13, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.39 MB

Weekly prayers of the people by Brandon Coz.

Seeking Truth Through Wisdom

September 13, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.05 MB

There are differences of opinion today regarding what is truth. Events happen around the world, and reports describing those events vary significantly. Sometimes it is had to believe the different reports are describing the same event. In other instances, large amounts of scientific data are collected, and widely differing conclusions are drawn from the same data. This has left many wondering if science can be trusted to discern the truth and provide reliable guidance. Ultimately, the issue ...

Breaking Barriers

September 07, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This week we reflect on the stories of the Syrophoenician woman who begged Jesus to heal her daughter and the deaf man from the Decapolis region who was brought to Jesus for healing. The Syrophoenician woman was expressly not Jewish, so her petition for help was initially rebuffed. In a manner uncharacteristic of other situations where someone had sought help, Jesus responds sharply to her, telling her it is unfair to give the children’s food to the dogs. Her reply, which did not directly...

Prayers of the People for Sunday, September 5, 2021

September 07, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

His Eye is on the Sparrow

September 07, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MB

Special music by Sheryl Clifton.

Making the Most of Our Gifts

August 30, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MB

Society is saddled with many sources of conflict today. There are differences of opinion on the need for masks, immigration policy, race relations, and human sexuality, just to name a few. Unfortunately, conversations on these topics often devolve into angry confrontations that raise blood pressure more than awareness. As the animosity rises between camps, mutual respect suffers, and we may say or do things that purposefully hurt others. The consequence is a fracturing of our community that ...

Prayers of the People for Sunday, August 29, 2021

August 30, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.53 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Abiding in Christ

August 23, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 9.84 MB

All of us have our own personal experiences of encountering Christ in our lives. Sometimes they come us as epiphanies where we have “mountain top” experiences that change how we see ourselves and the world. These encounters can motivate us to seek out more divine experiences where we can come closer to God and taste the fruits of the Spirit. Continually recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and the presence of Christ around us can be described as abiding in Christ. In the ...

In the Garden Medley

August 23, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MB

Special music for August 22, 2021.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, August 22, 2021

August 23, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.46 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Finding What Matters Most

August 17, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.26 MB

A common question posed as an ice breaker or conversation starter is, “What would you ask for if you were told you could have anything you wanted?” This can be asked through various scenarios such as finding a genie in a lamp or winning the lottery, but the common theme is identifying what is most important to us. The answers we give can shed light on our principles, attitudes, and values allowing others to get a glimpse of our nature. In this week’s passage, we look at King Solomon’s res...

Ave Maria

August 16, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MB

Special music from Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, August 15, 2021

August 16, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, August 8, 2021

August 09, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.05 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Moving Forward

August 09, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 8.56 MB

This week we look into the story of the prophet Elijah when he was at the lowest point of his life. He was being pursued by Queen Jezebel and was exhausted, alone, and ready to give up. After journeying deep into the wilderness, he laid down, asking God to let him die, and went to sleep. But God had a different plan for Elijah. God sent an angel to give him nourishment and direction for a new mission in his life which he had never considered before. Like Elijah, we sometimes come to a p...

Prayers of the People for Sunday, August 1, 2021

August 02, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Special music for communion Sunday

August 02, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MB

Special music for communion Sunday from The Common Book of Prayer, presented by Brandon Coz.

Building On Our Differences

August 02, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

There are many divisions within our communities today: republican versus democratic, liberal versus conservative, wealthy versus poor, … We have found many ways to create groups that identify “us” versus “them” that have led to greater animosity within our culture. Diversity is helpful for society because it can lead to innovative solutions to our social problems, but greater diversity built on anger and distrust stifles those opportunities for healthy growth. This week we continue looking...

Setting Goals

July 26, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 8.58 MB

Setting goals is helpful in many ways. They give us direction based on a vision of where we want to be in the future. Without goals we tend to aimlessly meander through our day, or we may find that we are not able to reach our full potential. In this week’s passage, the Apostle Paul describes a vision for the church community in Ephesus. He hopes to see them strengthened in their inner being, rooted and grounded in love, and “to know the love of Christ that surpasses all knowledge.” He ...

Prayers of the People for Sunday, July 25, 2021

July 26, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

Prayers of the People for the week by Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, July 18, 2021

July 19, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MB

Prayers of the People for July 18, 2021 by Brandon Coz.

Keeping the Sabbath

July 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 8.31 MB

In modern culture, being “always on” is a common expectation. We have cell phones and laptops supported by vast digital networks that enable others to reach us just about anywhere we go. This constant connection can create significant stress that takes a toll on our mental and physical health. God meant for us to periodically take a rest from our work and even listed it as one of the ten commandments. Jesus also urged his followers to periodically take a rest after completing a big task. I...

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

July 19, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.01 MB

Special music for the week by Sheryl Clifton.

Keeping the Word

July 12, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

When we make a promise, we usually have every intention of keeping our word. It reflects on our personal integrity which is one of those intangible traits that is hard to recover once it has been marred. Although personal integrity may seem to be fully under our control, we often find ourselves in situations where we feel cornered between what we said we would do and what we know we should do. And it can be more complicated than simply setting aside a personal desire. This week's message...

Lonesome Valley/We Must Walk

July 12, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

Special music for July 11, 2021 by Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, July 11, 2021

July 12, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MB

Prayers of the People for July 11, 2021 by Brandon Coz.

Freedom

July 07, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Yuma 1st's first sermon with new pastor, Mike Wilkerson! This weekend we celebrate Independence Day, a day when we honor the brave people who risked their lives to procure the national freedom that we are blessed with today. This freedom, which has been highly regarded by many nations throughout the world, has been tested over time and has withstood many trials. We reflect with gratitude on the opportunities afforded to us because of the sacrifices made by those who struggled to achieve and...

America: The Spirit Lives On

July 03, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MB

Special music for the Independence Day weekend from Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, July 4, 2021

July 03, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MB

This Sunday's Prayers of the People from Brandon Coz.

Christ in Me Arise

June 27, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MB

Inspiring music from Brandon Coz.

Prayers of the People for Sunday, June 27, 2021

June 27, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 4.55 MB

This Sunday's Prayers of the People from Brandon Coz.

Healthy Touch, Healing Touch

June 27, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Guest speaker Katie Fuchs, ordained deacon, brings the message, "Healthy Touch, Healing Touch," with scripture from Mark 5:21-43. Touch can be a powerful force for good in our lives. The woman who touched Jesus’ robe knew that if she squeezed through the crowd and touched him, she would be blessed in a beautiful and life-changing way. How can we best serve our Lord in the ways we honor one another's physical space and the natural human need for contact?

It Was NEVER About the Wall!

June 19, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

It seems like for many of us, life has its moments, maybe even years, when things are not joyful and worshipful. However, a spirit of gratitude is not only what God desires for us, it is actually good for our health. (originally shared November 19, 2019)

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