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Letting it slide feels easier today. It’s almost always harder tomorrow. This message is about the conversations we avoid with our kids and why they matter more than we think.

Ever notice the urge to quit hits hardest when life gets messy? People let you down, prayer feels empty, and pulling away just feels easier. In this message, we look at what Jesus told his closest friends hours before everything fell apart.

Money has a way of influencing more of our lives than we realize. It shapes our decisions, our priorities, and sometimes even our relationships. But what happens when we start allowing money to determine what matters most? That's the conversation we're having in this week's message.

The world has a lot to say about sex. So does the Bible. And sometimes those messages couldn't be more different. This week's message takes an honest look at sex, dating, and what the Bible says about creating healthy relationships.

There's a version of church where you show up, consume something, go home, and repeat. And then there's a version that actually changes the way you live. This message explains why First Church is intentionally trying to become the second kind.

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but something still feels off? This message explores why we drift, what pulls us off course, and where lasting peace actually begins.

Most people don't reject heaven—they just don't think about it because this life has captured their hearts. Jesus teaches that heaven isn't primarily about a place; it's about being with Him, and the things we love most often reveal where our hearts already are.

Ever looked at someone else's faith and wondered if you're doing it wrong? Jesus actually addressed this exact question. This message explores why following Him can look different from person to person—and what really matters in a growing relationship with God.

Have you stopped dreaming because disappointment, fear, or the weight of life convinced you not to hope anymore? This message is a call to let God awaken your imagination, restore your hope, and help you see what your life—and His Church—could become when you fully trust Him.

Maybe you still believe in God, but your faith feels stuck. You pray, go to church, and try to do the right things, but you don’t feel as close to Jesus as you once did. In this message, we’ll look at why that happens—and how Jesus calls us into a deeper, more mature faith.

Sometimes the easiest person to fool is ourselves. In this message, we look at the difference between a faith that looks real and one that actually changes the direction of your life.

Why does life feel busier than ever but somehow less alive? This message looks at a few things quietly stealing our attention and leaving us disconnected from what matters most.

What if the part of worship we talk about the most is actually the smallest part? This message challenges some of the assumptions we’ve picked up about worship and asks a bigger question about how we’re living.

Many people believe they’re too far gone to change, while others think saying the right things is enough. Jesus’ parable of the two sons shows that what matters isn’t what we say—it’s whether we’re willing to change our minds, turn toward God, and take a step of obedience.

None of us asks for difficult seasons, but all of us eventually face them. This message explores how our hardest moments don’t have to define us—and why they may be shaping us more than we realize.

Most people can handle life when things are going well. The real test comes when everything feels uncertain and people are looking for answers. This Father’s Day we explore what leadership looks like in difficult moments and where real strength comes from when we’re running low.

Many people have great intentions when they read the Bible, but somewhere along the way, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. This message challenges people to stop treating faith like information consumption and start treating it like something meant to be lived.

A lot of people try to read the Bible, get frustrated, and give up. This message shows why growth with God is less like flipping a switch and more like building something over time. Types of Literature in the Bible - https://first-church-in.cls.co/note/vnpvvr

A lot of people feel like they should read the Bible, but then they try and feel confused, bored, or completely lost. This message gives simple, practical steps to help you read the Bible in a way that actually makes sense.

In “Seeds of Kindness,” Pastor Bob reminds us that we can’t control the condition of someone’s heart, but we can choose to faithfully sow seeds of love. Through kindness, truth, prayer, and simple moments of courage, God can use our everyday relationships to point people toward Jesus.

What will your kids care about when they’re older? Probably not every game, trip, or perfectly planned moment. This message helps parents zoom out and think about what we’re really trying to build in the next generation.

Throwing in the towel can feel justified in the moment, but that’s what makes it dangerous. This Mother’s Day we’re talking about how to live as women who don’t throw in the towel on what we want most for what we now!

If being a Christian had a job description… would you know what’s on it? This message walks through who’s really in charge and what that changes.

Everyone hits moments where what they believe gets shaken—by pain, questions, or something they hear. This message is about what to do when that happens, and how to rebuild something real instead of walking away or staying stuck in doubt forever.

A lot of people don’t make bad decisions because they don’t care. They make them because they only see what’s right in front of them. So when it comes to something like “God’s will”… it can feel confusing or out of reach. What if it’s actually more practical than that? Like how you handle fear, pressure, and the decisions right in front of you.