Podcasts by FCC Etown Podcast

ASKING FOR A FRIEND: Is the Bible Reliable? from 2023-07-17T15:52:45

The Bible is God inspired, true, sufficient, brilliantly written, and trusted by Jesus, and it keeps and moves us forward on the path closer to Jesus. The Bible is also a miracle. One book was w...

FAMILY MATTERS: The Stages (May 21, 2023) from 2023-05-22T17:22:59

Being a parent means your role is always changing. When your kids are small, you’re in the Discipline Years, teaching right and wrong and consequences. As they age and begin school, you move int...

Morining Devotional May 4, 2023 from 2023-05-04T08:00

Morning Devotional May 2, 2023 from 2023-05-02T08:00

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?: I’m Scared (April 30, 2023) from 2023-05-01T17:28:24

When we look back on our lives, there have been some dark hours. We’ve all wrestled with sleepless nights where we wake up thinking, “What if, what if, what if?” But God has shown us how to move...

Morning Devo for April 27, 2023 from 2023-04-27T08:00

Morning Devo for April 25, 2023 from 2023-04-25T08:00

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND: I’m Mad (April 23, 2023) from 2023-04-24T16:57:02

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. And he wants to quiet your mind and settle you down; He wants us all to eliminate unhealthy anger that is poisoning our lives, relationships, country, and world. Ma...

Morning Devo for April 20, 2022 from 2023-04-20T08:00

Morning Devo for April 18, 2023 from 2023-04-18T08:00

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND: I’m Sad (April 16, 2023) from 2023-04-17T18:15:49

There is a Father who loves us – a good shepherd who wants to lead us to green pastures and beside still water and restore our souls. If you are struggling with depression one of the best things...

Morning Devo for March 23, 2023 from 2023-03-23T08:00

Morning Devo for March 21, 2023 from 2023-03-21T08:00

HE GETS US: He is Generous (March 19, 2023) from 2023-03-20T17:07:36

As far as the Master of Generosity is concerned, as it matters to the one who can protect, heal, rewrite, and forgive, He wants to give lavishly of his unending generosity. This is who Jesus was...

Daily Devo for March 16, 2023 from 2023-03-16T08:00

Morning Devo for March 14, 2023 from 2023-03-15T05:00

HE GETS US: Jesus is Fun (March 12, 2023) from 2023-03-14T16:04:07

Jesus is fun. It's not like he used to be fun, and now he's not fun. He's fun. He is not stiff and stodgy, and he's not judgmental even though he's the only one who can be. He speaks of his fun ...

Morning Devo for March 9, 2023 from 2023-03-09T08:00

Morning Devo for March 7, 2023 from 2023-03-07T08:00

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Be a Light (March 5, 2023) from 2023-03-06T14:21:43

Accessing your Best life is about being the person you are because of Jesus now rather than later. Accessing your best life is not about changing anything about you; it's about living out the ch...

Morning Devo for March 2, 2023 from 2023-03-02T08:00

Morning Devo for February 28, 2023 from 2023-02-28T08:00

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Peace With Those I Disagree With (February 26, 2023) from 2023-02-27T14:58:27

It is frustrating when the government increases taxes instead of doing the hard work of cutting spending or pushing through legislation we disagree with. However,  if we want to bring about chan...

Morning Devo for February 23, 2023 from 2023-02-23T08:00

Morning Devo for February 21, 2023 from 2023-02-21T08:00

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Live with Love (February 19, 2023) from 2023-02-20T15:30:16

Our ultimate goal as Christians is to become more like Jesus. And that happens through creating healthy spiritual habits and spending time with him and his word. And if we treasure him and desir...

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: An Offering (February 5, 2023) from 2023-02-15T05:00

You can’t logic, pay your way, or copy your way toward God’s will for your life. His will for your life is specific to you, and if you worship him as an offering, not just here for a couple of h...

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Better Together (February 12, 2023) from 2023-02-13T12:15:37

When we all better understand that God is the source who has given a variety of gifts to help strengthen the church, we start to understand better where and why we are wired up the way that we a...

Morning Devo for February 2, 2023 from 2023-02-02T08:00

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Clothed in the Armor of a Conqueror (January 29, 2023) from 2023-02-02T05:00

When fear threatens to take over this time, remind yourself that fear and remind yourself that you have the unbreakable love of God. You have a salty resolve galvanized by the unbreakable love o...

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Living the Life of the Spirit (January 22, 2023) from 2023-02-01T12:30:06

Pay attention to the Spirit. Choose to walk in the Spirit because God has the right, holy, lawful step and path for you in every part of your life. Holy Spirit, God is speaking into your life in...

Morning Devo for January 19, 2023 from 2023-01-20T05:00

Morning Devo for January 17, 2023 from 2023-01-19T07:00

ACCESS YOUR BEST LIFE: Sin to Salvation (January 15, 2023) from 2023-01-18T05:00

Have you accepted God’s gift of grace. The gift is still there and God is anticipating your decision to accept that gift, to take it, unwrap it and accept it as you own.  He is still waiting wit...

YOUR 2023: Your Mission (January 8, 2023) from 2023-01-17T09:52:34

The puzzle pieces are all there, and you can begin putting them together. There is a method that works best that Jesus gave to us. Intentional time spent with God helps us better spend time with...

YOUR 2023: Your Vision (January 1, 2023) from 2023-01-04T10:22:07

Your vision is to lead people closer to Jesus through conversations, invitations, introductions, generosity, and service. Our church has a responsibility to be all about sharing Jesus, but more ...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC 2022: Personal Journey (Christmas Day) from 2023-01-04T10:20:54

Emmanuel, God with us, left his role as High King of Heaven to enter this broken world. He was emptied of all his prerogatives and rank to stretch out his arms as a servant on the wood of the cr...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC 2022: Uncomfortable Journey (Christmas Eve) from 2023-01-04T10:19:46

The announcement of the Light of the World was filled with light. “The glory of the Lord shown around them.” The Light of the World was announced with light. He was the Light, and the darkness c...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC 2022: Unexpected Journeys (Decmeber 18, 2022) from 2022-12-19T16:40:20

Faith and trust in the Lord require obedience. Mary and Joseph were obedient to the angels who delivered God’s word to them despite facing social struggles, financial difficulties, and the stres...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC 2022: Intense Journeys (December 11, 2022) from 2022-12-12T12:38:52

Who does God announce the arrival of Jesus to? Not royalty or the highest elected official. The first announcement came to a bunch of lowly outcasts. What does that teach you about your Heavenly...

Morning Devotional:December 8, 2022 from 2022-12-08T08:00

Morning Devotional: December 6, 2022 from 2022-12-06T08:00

CHRISTMAS AT FCC 2022: Long Journeys (December 4, 2022) from 2022-12-05T18:02:07

Is there something you’re longing for, something for which you’ve been searching for quite some time or maybe just for a few months? Perhaps you’ve searched for a better job, a godly mate or for...

SEASONS OF GRATITUDE: Day of Thanks (November 20, 2022) from 2022-12-02T07:00

Day of Thanks 2022 is a Sunday dedicated to sharing stories of God’s goodness and blessing experienced by FCC over the past year.

Morning Devotional: December 1, 2022 from 2022-12-01T08:00

Morning Devotion: November 29, 2022 from 2022-11-30T07:00

SEASONS OF GRATITUDE: Gratitude when All Seems Lost (November 27, 2022) from 2022-11-29T16:40:11

Keep searching, and don’t give up on a quest to understand more and more, but trust that your God knows it all. Trust because of his past successes, victories, explanations, and evidence. He is ...

SEASONS OF GRATITUDE: Psalms for Any Season (November 13, 2022) from 2022-11-14T10:12:01

Feelings of orientation, disorientation, and new orientation are all positive and negative feelings captured in the book of Psalms. These moments and emotions recorded all those thousands of yea...

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Reach - Life Exponential (August 14, 2022) from 2022-11-11T11:00

When we immerse ourselves in the abundant life, Holy Spirit God will use that commitment to impact people in your sphere of influence. He is the Vine and we are the branches and there are househ...

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Groups - LIfe Connected (August 7, 2022) from 2022-11-09T11:00

A life of community, growth and support is a special thing. Stuart quoted Malcolm Gladwell who called this type of community, “Magic.” Biblical community is so incredible that it seems magical. ...

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Generosity - Life Renewed (July 31, 2022) from 2022-11-07T11:00

Generosity has its foundations in the ability to do more than what we thought we could do. To reuse, renew and recycle what we have for the purposes of others and the purposes of sharing the Goo...

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Worship - Life Undone (July 24, 2022) from 2022-11-04T11:00

Worship provides us with the opportunity to focus on our God. And when we focus on him, when we truly see him in comparison to who we are, we are undone. We are met with our inadequacies, his su...

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Serve - Life Energized (July 17, 2022) from 2022-11-02T11:00

We were created to serve. Therefore, when we serve we are fulfilled, and fulfilled people are happy people! Also, how on earth do we show Jesus to our world without serving. How do you present a...

Morning Devotion: November 1, 2022 from 2022-11-01T10:03:21

AUTHENTIC LIFE: Serve - A Life Shared (July 10, 2022) from 2022-10-31T17:05:55

Serving allows us to express our gratitude and it allows us to invest and be a part of something much greater than ourselves. All of us have 100 reasons to stay in the locker room, but that’s no...

I NEVER SAID THAT: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves (July 3, 2022) from 2022-07-05T17:52:31

God wants us to work and has given us gifts and talents to work differently in this world. But, none of us work hard enough or in some unique way to earn our most incredible help from God. God h...

I NEVER SAID THAT: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin (June 26, 2022) from 2022-07-05T17:51:23

The comment of, "love the sinner and hate the sin," puts the emphasis and focus on everybody else and identifies how to view and respond to everyone else. When was the last time you confessed to...

I NEVER SAID THAT: Money is the Root of All Evil (June 19, 2022) from 2022-07-05T17:50:11

Money is not bad. Money is not the root of all evil. The love of money. The obsession with money. The stranglehold of money is the root of all kinds of evil. These attitudes toward money are the...

I NEVER SAID THAT: God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle (June 12, 2022) from 2022-07-05T17:49:12

God will never give you more than you can handle. When we get to the point where we can’t handle it anymore, that’s when God takes over. That’s when HE becomes most visible in me and powerful th...

WORDS MATTER: Nothing (June 5, 2022) from 2022-06-06T16:54:28

Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. There are some crucial times when words are needed. Sometimes people need to hear the weight of the words that matter, but sometimes ...

WORDS MATTER: I Forgive You (May 29, 2022) from 2022-06-01T12:27:44

Receiving forgiveness from God sets us free but saying, "I forgive you," to others, keeps us free. 

Forgiveness isn't forgetting something that happened, condoning their actions, and forg...

WORDS MATTER: Thank You (May 22, 2022) from 2022-05-24T17:07:09

The more we think we deserve, the less thankful we are. Saying "Thank you" helps us focus on what we have instead of what we don't have. When we're focused on what we do have instead of what we ...

WORDS MATTER: I’m Sorry (May 8, 2022) from 2022-05-12T17:10:36

When was the last time you said I love you? When was the last time you said I love you to Jesus?

There are many ways to convey to Jesus I love you. Our baptism is the initial way we say I...

WORDS MATTER: I’m Sorry (April 24, 2022) from 2022-04-25T11:07:18

Godly sorrow can see, godly sorrow leads to repentance, and godly sorrow always leads to confession. God’s goal is not to make you feel bad or beat you up. Instead, God’s truth helps you see the...

JESUS TROUBLE: The Problem with Doubt (March 27, 2022) from 2022-03-28T12:39:22

We don’t have to be afraid of questions, because God is not afraid of questions. So use your doubt as the way to grow stronger in your faith than ever before. God says bring me your doubt. Bring...

21 Days of Prayer: Day 21 from 2022-03-27T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 20 from 2022-03-26T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 19 from 2022-03-25T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 18 from 2022-03-24T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 17 from 2022-03-23T05:00

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BE A LIGHT: Speak Boldly (March 20, 2022) from 2022-03-22T10:51:28

We are to be a light in this dark world, but we are never alone. We are never alone in the conversations we have with others. God has given us the Holy Spirit. His power and his presence live wi...

21 Days of Prayer: Day 16 from 2022-03-22T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 15 from 2022-03-21T10:51:44

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 14 from 2022-03-20T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 13 from 2022-03-19T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 12 from 2022-03-18T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 11 from 2022-03-17T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 10 from 2022-03-16T05:00

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BE A LIGHT: Invite Boldly (March 13, 2022) from 2022-03-15T12:58:51

The church is for the poor, the crippled, the blind, the lame, the people who have made bad mistakes, people who are not okay. The church includes messy people. The good news is Jesus is not afr...

21 Days of Prayer: Day 9 from 2022-03-15T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 8 from 2022-03-14T10:26:32

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 7 from 2022-03-13T04:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 6 from 2022-03-12T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 5 from 2022-03-11T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 4 from 2022-03-10T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 3 from 2022-03-09T05:00

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21 Days of Prayer: Day 2 from 2022-03-08T05:00

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BE A LIGHT: Love Intentionally (March 6, 2022) from 2022-03-07T11:30:18

Care and courage. Matthew showed care for those he knew and he had the courage to invite them all over so they could meet Jesus. In this message Stuart challenges us all to care enough about som...

21 Days of Prayer: Day 1 from 2022-03-07T09:40:56

21 Days of Prayer: Day 1

IDENTITY: You (January 23, 2022) from 2022-01-24T12:15:05

Sadly only 30% of Americans feel fulfilled in their job, meaning 70% of the people we see every day don’t like the thing that most people use to define them. The alternative is to allow Jesus to...

VISION REVISITED: Leading People Closer to Jesus Part 2 (January 16, 2022) from 2022-01-17T16:34:34

As the church, we need to one another, one another. How do we do that? We share with one another by giving our time, finances, and empathy. We also share what we know with one another truth, hop...

VISION REVISITED: Leading People Closer to Jesus (January 9, 2022) from 2022-01-10T12:24:38

Leading people closer to Jesus requires action. Inviting, speaking, and loving are all action steps. What actions are you taking to lead people closer to Jesus? Do the people in your life have a...

Don’t Just Sit There. Fight! (January 2, 2021) from 2022-01-05T12:50:11

Sometimes in the church we forget who our real enemy is. It is Satan, and he is a liar, and deceiver who only seeks to cause chaos in the lives of those who follow Jesus. As a result it is essen...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC: There’s No Place Like Home (December 26, 2021) from 2022-01-05T12:48:11

When “home” is more than a feeling, when God takes up residency in our hearts, and our heart becomes his home. What happens when the warmth of Christmas lasts longer than December? What happens ...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC: The Unwanted Gift (December 19, 2021) from 2021-12-21T15:43:56

Fear is the thief of dreams and peace and joy. What keeps you from taking a risk, setting aside your fears, and taking a step of faith where you feel called. Trust your Heavenly Father and the p...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC: I‘ll Be Home...Help! (December 12, 2021) from 2021-12-15T16:08:11

Grace, truth, and time. Who in your world could use one of those from you?  Who in your world could use a little grace, truth, and time this Christmas, but for one reason or another, you don’t w...

CHRISTMAS AT FCC: Home for Christmas (December 5, 2021) from 2021-12-06T13:21:19

Jesus came to us in an obscure part of this world amid social outcasts, yet a couple of millennia later, it is his birthday we celebrate, not the birthday of the One who thought he was a gift to...

BEYOND: What Do You Want To Be Remembered For? (November 28, 2021) from 2021-11-30T11:10:08

We live in a world that doesn't like risky. Our culture wants guarantees, warranties, and return policies. God, however, has never called us to any of those things because security, peace, and t...

BEYOND: What Do You See? (November 21, 2021) from 2021-11-23T11:17:56

Joshua and Caleb believed God for what was Beyond. They believed God could be trusted while ten other men did not. Which one are you? The challenge is to go against the voice of the majority and...

BEYOND: Who Am I? (November 14, 2021) from 2021-11-15T12:23:03

God values who he creates. God stands beside who he creates. God stands up for who he creates. Knowing that, why would we listen to anyone or anything else?

Who do you listen to? Do you l...

BEYOND: Where is God Calling Us? (November 7, 2021) from 2021-11-08T17:18:24

The More Paradox convinces us that we have never arrived. As soon we accomplish or acquire we immediately wonder if we could accomplish more or acquire more. What would it look like if we were n...

SCARY STORIES: What’s True for You Isn’t True for Me (October 31, 2021) from 2021-11-01T14:25:07

The phrase, “What’s true for you isn’t true for me,” seems true at first glance. However, it is actually a scary story because that statement is so untrue. If any two people jump out of an airpl...

SCARY STORIES: Follow Your Heart (October 24, 2021) from 2021-10-26T12:37:14

John Mark Comer, author of "Live No Lies," wrote, "We just assume that the way to a happy, flourishing life is to follow our hearts, which we often misunderstand to be any authentic desire...Hap...

SCARY STORIES: God is Within You (October 17, 2021) from 2021-10-18T14:00

Most Eastern mysticism revolves around the idea of discovering the divine within us, but Paul makes it clear to the philosophers in Athens that their “unknown god” could be known and He is not t...

THAT FOLLOW THING: That Thing We Just Do (October 10, 2021) from 2021-10-18T10:57:18

The church, the body of Christ exists to do many things. It exists to build you up, it exists so that we are built up together as the body, and finally so that the church is built up. The truth ...

THAT FOLLOW THING: That Thing We Give (October 3, 2021) from 2021-10-11T13:18:10

One of the most difficult talking points for any church and any Christian is often money and giving. However, giving isn’t all about following rules, but about what generosity does for the Kingd...

THAT FOLLOW THING: Those Things We Do With Others (September 26, 2021) from 2021-09-27T16:37:09

Life groups should provide fellowship opportunities, learning about God through His Word, and serving in some capacity. Have you joined a life group and found that you enjoy the fellowship and l...

THAT FOLLOW THING: That Thing We Do With Others (September 19, 2021) from 2021-09-20T16:35:45

Fellowship, trust and care are essential elements of biblical community and essential elements of community among believers today. We believe Life Groups create the best environment for developi...

THAT FOLLOW THING: That Thing We Do Alone-Ish (September 12, 2021) from 2021-09-13T11:36:43

When it comes to the other parts of your week that don’t show up on your schedule as church time are there times when you approach and spend time with the One who gave everything for you? Do you...

THAT FOLLOW THING: That Thing WE Do (September 5, 2021) from 2021-09-09T15:59:17

Maybe the first step, maybe the most comfortable step, maybe the most known step of following Jesus these days is the idea of corporate worship. When we sing with others, laugh with others, give...

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION: How Do I Know I'm Saved? (August 29, 2021) from 2021-08-30T18:01:36

God is big enough to forgive your sins; whatever they may be, whenever they may be and however many of them there may be. But if you deny him, he will deny you. If you wanted his grace and then ...

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION: What About Homosexuality? (August 22, 2021) from 2021-08-23T10:35:31

It is one thing to be against Homosexuality and to recognize that the Bible rejects the practice of same-sex lifestyles, but it is another to be against Homosexuals and villainize people because...

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION: Why Do Children Suffer? (August 15, 2021) from 2021-08-16T13:04:40

Have you ever run across a Facebook post requesting prayer for an individual and then realize that individual is a child? Does your heart go out to that precious one, even though it's someone yo...

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION: Why Does God Change Between the Old Testament and New Testament (August 15, 2021) from 2021-08-12T07:00

It is hard to envision a loving God asking the Israelites to wipe out groups of people, including women and children?  This can be confusing as well the difference between the God in the Old Tes...

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION: Who Will We Recognize in Heaven? (August 1, 2021) from 2021-08-11T08:30

How will we know/recognize our loved ones once we reach Heaven? Will my grandfather be young, and will he know me or my son when we reach Heaven, and will I know him? For those who truly believe...

FOREST OF FAITH: The Tree of Life (July 25, 2021) from 2021-08-10T12:42:40

Poetry reigns in the imagery of the Tree of Life. The presence of the tree in the Garden was the picture of God’s want for our relationship. A tree that would need no work or effort from us to s...

FOREST OF FAITH: The Fig Tree (July 18, 2021) from 2021-07-20T17:04:46

In the book of Mark, Jesus curses and allows the withering of a fig tree to teach His disciples that some people can appear religious on the outside but are truly dead on the inside. Jesus encou...

FOREST OF FAITH: The Burning Bush (July 11, 2021) from 2021-07-12T16:23:31

“Moses spent 40 years thinking he was somebody, 40 years learning he was a nobody, and 40 years discovering what God can do with a nobody.”

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A NATION UNDER GOD (July 4, 2021) from 2021-07-06T08:45:29

God is over all, through all and in all.  Our Heavenly Father is sovereign.  Those little phrases such as, “it just so happened,” are those moments when His sovereignty is noticed.

God i...

FOREST OF FAITH: Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (June 27, 2021) from 2021-06-28T09:51:27

God created mankind to have free will. He didn’t want puppets or robots to follow and love him because they had no choice; the man was created to love and serve God willingly. Adam and Eve enjoy...

FATHER FIGURES (June 20, 2021) from 2021-06-24T15:28:32

What do our lives and our choices tell people about what matters? What do our lives tell people who are watching us about what’s significant for them to mimic? Ultimately, the question that you ...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Trustworthy (June 6, 2021) from 2021-06-14T12:54:42

Our whole mission can be summed up with one question, “Are you for me?” It is that simple and specific. Because when you know that someone is for you, is wanting the best for you and is pulling,...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Living Out Humility (June 6, 2021) from 2021-06-07T16:44:50

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it's thinking of yourself less," C.S. Lewis.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the father's humility is often overlooked. The father saw his...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Freedom from Fear (May 30, 2021) from 2021-06-01T11:31:46

Love is a word we often use flippantly. We say we love food, clothes, and cars. But when love is used in the Bible, it’s almost always being used about people.

Dear friends, let us love ...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Equipped for Empathy (May 23, 2021) from 2021-05-24T12:53:19

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RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Goodness (May 16, 2021) from 2021-05-17T10:45:45

We carry the imprint of God in our souls; we were created in His image, “So God created mankind in his own image….” (Genesis 1:27) Jesus is the perfect model of goodness, and as a church, we are...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Heart of Christ (May 9, 2021) from 2021-05-10T10:26:03

Acts 6:1-4 tells us about a time when the Apostles faced a challenge at the start of the church. The widows were being overlooked. When the Christians were making the rounds to care for some of ...

RISE FROM THE RUBBLE: Assemble the Body (May 3, 2021) from 2021-05-03T09:53:10

Rising from the rubble is the church that will share the greatest message that the world needs right now. A message of hope, a message of grace and mercy and love that has been forgotten over th...

RELATIONSHIP GOGGLES: Friendship (April 25, 2021) from 2021-04-26T10:55:32

Do you have these friends in your life? Do you have friends where you feel comfortable revealing the real stuff? Friends, who share and help carry the load? Friends who encourage you and fight f...

RELATIONSHIP GOGGLES: Parenting (April 18, 2021) from 2021-04-19T10:56:10

It takes courage and patience and bravery to be a parent. Parents are brave warriors because parents are on a mission to do more than just fight battles over food, sleep and toys. They are fight...

RELATIONSHIP GOGGLES: Marriage (April 11, 2021) from 2021-04-12T10:57:28

You’ve probably spent more time with your spouse during the last year than you normally do. Most of the time it was good to have that time together but then there were times when it was best to ...

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: Unbelievable (April 4, 2021 Easter) from 2021-04-07T12:02:10

Jesus is alive! Praise God, Christ Jesus has defeated death, and the tomb is empty! Forever He is glorified! He is our resurrected King, and He is lifted high! His followers had trouble realizin...

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: A Criminal (March 28, 2021) from 2021-03-29T12:49:10

In Luke 23:39-43, we read about the two criminals that were crucified with Jesus. The first criminal was indignant and hurled insults at Jesus. But the other one was the total opposite. He is co...

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: A Wannabe (March 21, 2021) from 2021-03-23T09:31:56

As a kid, we're asked what we want to be when we grow up. We answer, doctor, firefighter, pilot, teacher, etc. People aspire to be important, reliable cogs in life who bring benefit to themselve...

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: An Anointer (March 14, 2021) from 2021-03-15T10:39:30

In Mark 14:3-9, we read of a woman who anointed Jesus with fine, expensive perfume. She faced harsh and disapproving looks from those present as she did this and was rebuked for her actions. The...

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: The Forgotten (March 7, 2021) from 2021-03-08T16:59:21

Our vision of leading people closer to Jesus has most certainly been blurred in the past year. The connections that facilitate leading others have been disrupted. Closer goes against the grain i...

WHISPER: The Seven Languages (February 28, 2021) from 2021-03-02T11:59:43

THE SEVEN LANGUAGES

Have you ever had difficulty trying to learn a language other than English? Or difficulty as a parent trying to understand your young child...

WHISPER: The Key of Keys (February 21, 2021) from 2021-02-24T18:16:25

Often, when thinking through tools for spiritual formation, Prayer and Scripture are mentioned independently of each other. However, it is through God’s Word that prayer is explained and modeled...

WHISPER: The Whisper Spot (February 14, 2021) from 2021-02-15T11:46:10

THE WHISPER SPOT

We live in a world full of noise. Not only outside of us, but also inside of us. We need a break from the chaos and the noise so we can connec...

WHISPER: The Power of Whisper (February 7, 2021) from 2021-02-08T10:41:03

The Power of a Whisper “The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” We live in a world of blaring stimuli seeking to garner our attention. Music is loud, m...

DO JOY: Joyfully Content (January 31, 2021) from 2021-02-01T12:44:39

Joyfully Content

When we get restless, we tend to make bad decisions. Restlessness often comes from not being content or a lack of contentment. That can spring from not being focused on ...

DO JOY: Enduring Joy (January 24, 2021) from 2021-01-25T10:05:40

ENDURING JOY (Philippians 3:12-21)

The race of life is often draining because we’re looking for strength from the wrong source or we’re running at a pace we cannot sustain. In this messa...

DOJOY: Joy in the Effort (January 17, 2021) from 2021-01-18T12:18:05

Do Joy: Joy in the Effort

Were you told by your parents to be proud of who you are? How you look? How well you do in school? Yet in Philippians, we are told th...

DO JOY: Choose Joy (January 10, 2021) from 2021-01-11T11:52:49

CHOOSE JOY

As Christians, we have so much to be joyful about! It may seem like the world is crumbling around us but because of Jesus, we have nothing to fear! ...

Good Riddance 2020 (January 3, 2021) from 2021-01-04T13:02:08

GOOD RIDDANCE 2020 –WHAT DID WE LEARN?

As 2020 is coming to a close, we all can say who we are as the church. Pre-pandemic, we were a church with one campus. We are now a church of two c...

Christmas @ First: Search (December 27, 2020) from 2021-01-04T13:00:45

Christmas Eve 2020 from 2021-01-04T12:59:27

Christmas @ First: Wonder (Decmeber 20, 2020) from 2020-12-21T15:40:51

For children and many older kids and adults, Christmas morning is an exciting time. Christmas can be a time of surprise, mixed with admiration and wonder that is often caused by something beauti...

Christmas @ First: Traditions (December 13, 2020) from 2020-12-14T11:02:18

The tradition that God was trying to get back to with us was not a tradition of things or events or ornaments or programs, but a tradition of relationship. A relationship with you and with me. H...

Christmas @ First: Peace (December 6, 2020) from 2020-12-07T13:03:57

Christmas @ First: Peace

This is the time of year when our lives can be filled with busyness, frustration, worry, and disagreements. God’s Word tells us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace...

Christmas @ First: Truth (November 29, 2020) from 2020-11-30T12:29:33

Christmas @ First - Truth

The reason for Christmas was for the sake of truth. It was not to rewrite truth or redefine truth. Jesus came for the sake of truth. Now Truth is Truth whether ...

November 22, 2020 (Day of Thanks) from 2020-11-30T12:16:13

DAY OF THANKS!

On this day when we remember all God has done for us over the past year, this verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 comes to mind. It says "Give thanks in all circumstances; for...

November 15, 2020 from 2020-11-16T16:49:26

The call of offerings, tithes and generosity are often attached to buildings or projects happening within the church. Yes, it takes money to do so many of the activities that we love and appreci...

November 8, 2018 from 2020-11-10T15:06:48

FIRST LOVE: Part 1

Every period of time we live in will bring new and unique challenges and opportunities. Today we find ourselves being constrained in our ability to gather and denied t...

November 1, 2020 from 2020-11-02T14:01:28

The greatest example of unity that can exist in our world, especially at the moment that we are in right now, might just be the church. But only if the church can follow-thru on the prayer of Je...

October 25, 2020 from 2020-10-26T11:29:42

You’re in a lively discussion with a friend when the two of you disagree on a topic. What do you do? Persist in the discussion by citing references to prove your point until your friend gives up...

October 18, 2020 from 2020-10-19T14:52:38

The Jews are God’s chosen people, God’s only chosen people before Christ. After Christ, it is those who accept Jesus as His Son and promised Messiah that are God’s chosen people. Peter told Corn...

October 11, 2020 from 2020-10-12T14:27:27

2020 has been quite a year. From the pandemic to riots and protests and the election coming up, there are many people, fueled by anger and frustration, making decisions and posting statements on...

October 4, 2020 from 2020-10-07T12:28:12

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15.

Imagine a person out on the sea after their boat capsized, ho...

September 27, 2020 from 2020-09-29T18:12:40

In Matthew 19:13, we read, “Then people brought little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them.” Today, people bring their children to Jesus by bringing them to ch...

September 20, 2020 from 2020-09-21T12:00:29

Your camera roll probably includes pictures showing the happy reactions of people receiving gifts. These are photo-worthy moments. Unwrapping the paper, opening the box, and seeing the gift for ...

September 13, 2020 from 2020-09-14T10:31:56

Have you ever said something in haste or in anger to a friend and it severed your friendship? The two of you stopped speaking to one another and you now avoid one another. While words can’t be t...

September 6, 2020 from 2020-09-09T10:53:24

God hates sin and cannot coexist with it. Because Christ offered Himself as a sacrifice for us — all of us, from the first person to the last person, our sins are forgiven. If Jesus had not died...

August 30, 2020 from 2020-08-31T17:34:33

Before we can reach the end of the journey, we have to understand the beginning of the journey. The journey for all of us begins with sin. The sin that condemns us and keeps us from the life tha...

August 23, 2020 from 2020-08-24T17:06:10

WAYMAKER: JEHOVAH-JIREH

There was a family who lived on one income and had a tight budget. They rarely went out to eat. One Sunday the mother wanted to treat the kids to lunch out at a r...

August 16, 2020 from 2020-08-18T14:38:26

“If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm.”  - Mahatma Gandhi

Reading the story of the prodigal s...

August 9, 2020 from 2020-08-10T11:39:06

God created. His creation included time and space. Both were problems for a man lying by a pool in Jerusalem. He had been an invalid for 38 years. Many other disabled people were around the pool...

July 19, 2020 from 2020-08-04T15:29:40

In Matthew 28:18-19, Jesus gives us a very clear command, "Go and make disciples of all nations." The key word is "Go." It's not a suggestion or optional. As followers of Jesus, He expects us to...

July 12, 2020 from 2020-08-04T15:24:35

As babies, we are reliant on others to sustain our lives.  So, it is as we journey through our entire lives in relation to our mission and direction.   Light shows the path in the darkness.  God...

July 5, 2020 from 2020-08-04T12:56:06

Chasing lions—yes you can do it. Lions and fear go hand in hand, so confronting them is scary. The question then is this: Are you going to let fear (the lion) overcome you and run from it or are...

August 2, 2020 from 2020-08-04T10:12:44

In Genesis, we learn that God created the heavens and the earth; day and night; the sky, sun, moon, and stars; land and sea and all creatures including man and woman. Then He rested.   He didn’...

July 26, 2020 from 2020-07-30T15:32:33

July 26, 2020, full worship service.