How can Buddhist philosophy help us address the everyday suffering we encounter in a human body - the accidents, falls, missteps, mistakes, broken bones and broken hearts? In this talk, Laura Burges recounts her own experience following a recent fall and injury. She shares practices and reminders that can be helpful when we experience "The thousand…

Sunday PM - 06.23.2024 - Bro. Garrett Purtell - " The Soldier, The Athlete, & The Farmer " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Tuesday PM - 06.18.2024 -Bro. CJ Casey - "Deserving the Undeserved" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

05.19.2024 - Sunday PM by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Tuesday PM - 06.11.2024 - Rev. Cornelius Williams - "When The "East Wind" Blows" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Sunday PM - 06.02.2024 - "If My People..." - Bro. Josiah Winkler by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

05.28.2024 - Tuesday PM - "Repentance from Dead Works" - Bro. Jeremy Brock by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Can turning away from pleasurable experiences actually limit our practice? In this talk René Rivera shares that there are wholesome states that signal we are on the path to awakening. However the pleasurable states often get a "bad rap" in Buddhism as something to be avoided so as not to trigger craving. René summarizes the importance of pleasure b…

How can our relationship with fear deepen our practice? In this rich talk, Dale Borglum explains that in fear, we are separated from our feeling of unity. Yet, all true contemplative traditions teach that the end of the spiritual path brings us to the realization that all is one. He speaks of the two main spiritual paths: Devotion and Self-Inquiry.…

Tuesday PM - 05.07.24 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - "Down" is not an Option" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Sunday PM - 05.05.24 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - "Better Than Before" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Why is wholesome speech one of the hardest precepts to navigate? In this talk, Tom Baker explores the many nuances of wise conversation, including: The ways our words cause suffering The intoxicating aspect of slander and gossip The mindfulness component of watching our speech Listening with our whole presence Our responsibility to speak out agains…

Tuesday PM - 04.30.2024 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - "Slaying Baby Giants" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Sunday PM - 04.28.24 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - "The Shaking of Prayers, Praise & Prophecy" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

What is humanity's relationship to change? In this talk, Syra Smith shares her thoughts on impermanence, leading with this quote: "Change is the thread woven through the fabric of Human existence, a constant force shaping our journey. In transition, we navigate the spectrum of emotions, from the excitement of new beginnings to the discomfort of unc…

04.14.24-Sunday PM - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - " The Lifting Of The Lifted" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

What does it mean to "be Buddhist?" In his signature honest and humorous style, Kevin Griffin enriches this powerful and practical talk with numerous examples and approaches to making the dharma real in our everyday lives. He shares that living the dharma is not about doing activities that are Buddhist, but instead making every activity we engage w…

Tuesday PM - 04.09.24 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - " The War Of Wells " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

What does it mean to go beyond separation as described in the Heart Sutra? Prasadachitta prefaces this rich talk by asking us to consider all the ways we are steeped in separation. This is evidenced by our language's practice of adding -ism to a tradition or condition to define ourselves or others -- a practice that can serve as a judgment that fos…

04.02.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Hair, Sex, and The Holy Ghost " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

03.31.24 - Sunday AM - Rev. Rodger Carruth - " The Ultimate Sacrifice " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

03.26.24 -Tuesday PM - Bro. Raymond Andreas - "Can I Get A Witness" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

03.24.24 - Sunday PM - Bro. Nate Ruiz- "My Response To The King " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Do we trust our thoughts more than the wisdom of our own experience? In this talk, David Lewis helps us see that our reliance on thinking and studying can be an obstacle to gaining a true understanding of reality. He outlines that Sangha can help us gain wisdom in three ways, through: Direct experience - meditating in silence Listening to Dharma ta…

03.24.24 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " I Shall Not Be Moved " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

03.19.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Wonders and Signs" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Can generosity lead to joy in a wounded world? Ian Challis believes so, and helps us explore both our generous impulses and the actions they give rise to if we allow it. Generosity is the first of the 10 Paramis or beautiful qualities that lead to Buddhahood: Generosity Virtue Renunciation Wisdom Energy Patience Truthfulness Resolve Loving Kindness…

3.17.24 - Sunday AM - Bro. Jordan Johnson - " From Struggle to Testimony" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

3.12.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Mane Of The Lion " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

3.10.24 - Sunday PM - Pastor Bryce Cosme - " Put a Yet on It " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Steven Tierney shares that we begin to truly embody the Bodhisattva vow when our decisions are based on their impact on "we" rather than "I." We pause and consider others before we think or act. It doesn't mean we forget ourselves, but that others are considered in our actions. Taking this vow we commit to not being instigators of any further chaos…

3.05.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - "Vested Apostolic Power" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

3.03.24 - Sunday PM - Missionary Ryan Thompson - " A God of Necessary Detours " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

How can our practice inform encounters with dark times, when we feel loss or face a turning point with trepidation? Laura Burges shares that we can find "fountains of joy" even in going to the places that scare us. Our practice is not separate from the dark places - we can turn towards the darkness and examine it clearly and experience the "soft he…

3.03.24 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Keep Me From The Dogs" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

2.20.24 - Tuesday PM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - " A Word for the Withered " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Rev. Chris Hornsby - " It's Time To Embrace Isaac" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

2.18.24 - Sunday PM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - " Is Your Seed Still in the Barn?" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

We all have Stories, Opinions, and Ideas but we don't have to buy into them. In this talk, Rev. Daigan Gaither explains that as humans, our minds think; it's just what they do. Letting go of these thoughts can become the focus of our practice. He examines the trap of thinking that our meditation should be a certain way, but then our experience ofte…

2.11.24 - Sunday PM by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Alchemy is all about transformation, and there is nothing in our practice more transformative than generosity - toward both ourselves and others. In this talk, Kevin Martin shares that what we do on the cushion is the most generous thing we can give to ourselves. Our practice can help us disrupt personal karma by making us more curious about the de…

2.11.24 - Sunday AM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - "The Remedy for the Overwhelmed" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

"Responding to the Correct Evidence" - Rev. Chris Hornsby - 2.6.24 Tuesday PM by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

02.04.24 - Sunday AM - Rev Jacob Phillips - " Leftover Lamb " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

2.4.24 - Sunday PM - Rev. Jacob Phillips - "David's Approach To A New Season" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

How do we bring our practice into the difficult moments of relationships with others? Can we learn from these and approach them with curiosity and presence as an opportunity to grow? René Rivera looks at the ways our practice can help us become more aware of when our words or behaviors generate conflict. He shares his approach to mend these transgr…

1.30.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Biblical Leadership " by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

The Diamond Approach incorporates some aspects of psychology to look at what causes our suffering, obscures our innate qualities, and stands in the way of personal freedom. In this talk, Trip Weil examines a key aspect he sees that the Diamond Approach shares with Buddhism: one calls it the super-ego, and the other speaks of the demon Mara. He expl…

1.23.24 - Tuesday PM - Bro. Laren Kaufman - "Having The Hart's Heart" by GBFPCโดย GBFPC

Youth service - January 12th, 2024 by GBFPCโดย GBFPC