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The Dry Season

What Will Mature My Life

Applying Scripture

Living By the Word - The Basics

Living By The Word

Prodigal Son

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

The Unmerciful Servant

The Wise Builder

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Parables of the Talents

Living Water

Mother's Day Service

The Pearl

In this kickoff message of the “Parables of Jesus” series, Pastor Joe Cano reflects on the power of storytelling and why Jesus chose parables to reveal deep spiritual truths. Launching from the parable of the Ten Virgins, Joe invites listeners to examine their own preparedness for Christ’s return—challenging the church to stay spiritually awake and filled with oil, both individually and collectively.Throughout the message, Joe:Shares personal memories about how stories shaped his own lifeExplains why some people miss the deeper meanings of parables

Pastor Joe Cano reflects on the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, particularly focusing on the triumphant entry into Jerusalem just before Passover. He emphasizes that this was the only time in Jesus’ ministry where He publicly promoted His arrival, fulfilling ancient prophecies from Isaiah and Zechariah. Jesus deliberately orchestrated this moment, sending disciples ahead to retrieve a donkey and colt for His symbolic entry.Joe draws a parallel between that divine preparation and how God still sets things up for believers today. He encourages the congregation not to be anxious about witnessing or doing God’s work because, just as Jesus prepared the way then, He prepares our steps now—whether we’re at a store, salon, family gathering, or anywhere else. Joe passionately stresses that believers are called to carry the message forward in everyday life.He also highlights the miracle of Jesus riding a colt that had never been ridden before—pointing to the divine authority and calm Jesus carried even into uncomfortable and risky situations. His overarching message is a call to boldness and obedience, trusting that God has already gone ahead of us.

In this second installment of the Footprints series, Pastor Joe Cano continues walking the congregation through the final steps of Jesus' life. After exploring the Garden of Gethsemane in the previous message, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ trial—not in exhaustive theological detail, but highlighting the emotional and spiritual weight of the moment.Joe emphasizes:The injustice and spiritual purpose of Christ's trialThe importance of walking this path slowly, not rushing past the key moments on the way to the cross

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Joe Cano launches a new series titled Footprints, tracing the final 20 hours of Jesus’ life—from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross. He invites listeners to walk with Jesus through these sacred moments, leading up to Resurrection Sunday.Joe paints a vivid picture of how quickly things unfolded—from the Last Supper at 6 PM to Jesus hanging on the cross by 9 AM the next day, and breathing His last by 3 PM. He reflects on the crowd’s swift change—from welcoming Jesus as king on Palm Sunday to calling for His crucifixion days later. Through this, he challenges us to see the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice and the emotional weight of each moment.The message leads into communion, reminding us that Jesus’ last supper was a Passover meal—rich with meaning and prophetic fulfillment. Joe emphasizes how Jesus had prepared everything in advance, just as He did on the cross, setting the table for salvation.

Living in the Light

Life and Love

Love That Lasts

Joe Cano - Gracious Living Church

Sermon Series: To Know HimPart 1: The Invitation to Intimacy In this first installment of our series "Called to Know Him," we delve into the profound invitation that Paul presents in Philippians 3:10-11. Here, the Apostle Paul expresses his deep desire to know Christ, not merely through surface-level understanding, but in the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings. Join us as Joe Cano explores what it truly means to pursue an intimate relationship with Jesus. We’ll uncover how knowing Him transforms our lives, our perspectives, and our purpose. This sermon will challenge you to reflect on your own journey of faith and consider how you can deepen your relationship with Christ.