First Pres Maumee

How do we hold onto the faith we have been given? Pastor Clint Tolbert uses 2 Peter 1:1-2 and 2:1-3, where Peter writes to the church to celebrate the gift of faith, and to warn against those who would take it away.

Pastor Jason Armstrong talks about goodness with 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. The virtue of goodness produces the resolve to do works of faith, which glorify God.

Does the way you treat others reveal God’s presence in your life? Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about kindness – the sort of kindness described in Ephesians 2:4-10.

Do we really believe that patience is a virtue, such that we ask the Spirit to make us more patient? Pastor Clint Tolbert explores what the Bible says about patience in Colossians 1:9-14.

Today our guest pastor, Dr. Jim Singleton, brings up Bible passages from Matthew 28:16-20 and Jonah 1:1-10. He poses the question, is making disciples a great co-mission, or omission?

Pastor Clint Tolbert leads us to understand peace, with Romans 12:1-2, 17-21. Not world peace, but otherworldly peace the Holy Spirit brings.

Landon Rohrer continues talking about the Fruit of the Spirit with 1 Thessalonians 2:17- 3:9.

Pastor Jason Armstrong talks about 1 John 4:7-16 and love. When one believes in Jesus, the love of God is planted in them by the Holy Spirit. And those who are loved by God are to love one another.

Pastor Clint Tolbert begins a new sermon series with Galatians 5:13-18, and 22-28. He shows us that the Fruit of the Spirit, comes from living by the Spirit.

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 where the apostle Paul encourages generosity. Clint explains, your attitude as you give directly correlates to the abundance you should expect to receive.

Pastor Clint Tolbert discusses Matthew 6:19-24. Jesus calls the people not to store up treasure on earth, but instead, store up treasure in heaven, to lead our hearts in trusting Him fully.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Luke 12:13-21. Jesus warns about the power of greed, and the foolishness of believing our possessions define an abundant life.

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about Hebrews 3:12-14. We are reminded to encourage one another, and wait for Jesus’ lead in our life together.

Pastor Jason Armstrong talks about the hymn, “Hope of the Ages”, using Matthew chapter 16, verses 13-16. Jesus asks the disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about the hymn, “O Holy Night”, using the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-16. As Jesus spoke, people who had felt unseen, must have finally felt worthy and hopeful.

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about the hymn, “Angels We Have Heard On High”, using Luke 2:8-15. What signal, or sign do you give others, so that they will recognize Jesus’ love for them?

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about the hymn, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”, using Psalm 37:1-9. It reminds us that Jesus rules the future, but he leaves the present moment up to us.

Pastor Clint Tolbert discusses the hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. By remembering the titles of the Messiah, this hymn points to Jesus as both the sign and the promise of our hope, especially during Advent.

Pastor Jason Armstrong tells the story of Moses and Jethro from Exodus 18:5-12. He asks us, as Believers, how do we speak to one another in the midst of hardship?

Today, Landon Rohrer helps us understand Acts 15:36-41. Wisdom calls us to avoid foolish arguments, to guard the life we’ve been called to share together.

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about Ephesians 2:4-10. In it, the Apostle Paul reminds the church in Ephesus about God’s means and purposes for drawing them together, as the Church.

Pastor Clint Tolbert discusses Proverbs 4:20-27. Wisdom tells us if you want to live a good life, you must carefully manage your inner self.

Guest Pastor Roger Miller uses John 18: 33-38, to discuss the kingdom of Jesus, and the Protestant Reformation.

Guest Pastor Tom Fraser discusses the path to wisdom in Proverbs 3:1-8. The Christian life is a journey in which we are called to follow Jesus, our wisdom, and apply his life in every situation, every day!

Pastor Jason Armstrong talks about Proverbs 30: 24-25, and generosity. Wisdom instructs people to store up (save) during times of plenty, so they are prepared in seasons of want.