First Church

What do you do when church doesn’t work? When you’re doing the things, but you don’t see or feel life change happening? Pastor John Hill has an answer for these questions! Check out what we can learn from Peter and Paul as they lead the early church.

// Discussion Questions //  1. What “pitstops” do you tend to make your destination? (Ex. Scripture, Creation, end times, politics, health/wealth, Personal lives, marriage, houses, vacations, looks, Children etc.)   2. In what way should “pitstops” encourage us and help us along the way to our destination (Eternity)?   3. Why do you think it is easy to get distracted with pitstops and make those t...

Have you ever wondered what the original Church from the Bible was like? Check out this message about five key things that the early church did that we can model in our lives and in the church!

We can’t escape failure or the pain that our sin causes us and others, but we can recover from it and look to God to redeem us! Pastor John Hill tells the story of the life of Joseph and God’s redemption of his story and his past hurts. You don’t want to miss out on the encouragement and the hope that this message brings!

Week one of our new series about temptation looks at the life of Joseph and breaks down 4 practical steps to overcoming the temptations you face. Don’t miss out on this real and transformative message!

We are thrilled to get to welcome back our friend and guest, Pastor Zachary Fraley for this special message! Check out his encouraging message about the call and mandate of Christians to live a life full of the blessing of sacrifice.

Sometimes, church doesn’t feel very good. The connections seem empty, the messages don’t quite seem to apply, and everything is just a little stale… but why does this happen and what can you do right now to bring life to your church and to a community of believers!? Check out the final week of this series from Pastor John Hill!

Have you ever wondered why different churches (and even different Christians!) have different rules, standards, or practices? This message brings light and clarity into why that is and how you can navigate your faith!

Today's message from Pastor John Hill identifies 6 key standards to look for in a church to determine what a Christian church is! Don't miss week 1 of our brand new series.

Guest Pastor, Sam Hamstra, brings a message about the ABCs to following Jesus. If you’re sick of momentary happiness that isn’t lasting or fulfilling you want to check out this message about The Sermon on the Mount!

Jim Cicchese brings us a message about how we can invest our time and talents into God’s Kingdom and the reward that awaits us if we are faithful to serving the King of the Universe!

What if, instead of thinking about help as being our shortcoming, we considered it courageous? Whatever you are facing in your life right now, God is reaching out ready to help! Check out this message from our guest, Keith Robinson, to get encouraged!

Men, this one is for you! Life can be full of uncertainty or worry, but we weren't called to live in fear! In this message, Pastor John Hill encourages men to choose faith over fear of the dark ditches and challenges of this life.

It’s all too common to look at the world around us and see a society that seems so far from God… You might find yourself asking, “God, what are you going to do about this?” Pastor John Hill looks at the God’s word to help bring hope, clarity, and encouragement to the brokenness of this world.

You were made on purpose and with a purpose by God! This message from Pastor John Hill is filled with biblical truth, conviction, clarity, and encouragement about what your purpose is and how you can begin to live it out today. Bring focus back into your relationship with God and with other’s!

Pastor Daniel Stidham brings a compelling message discussing the sufficiency of Jesus... if you've ever wondered if Christ is truly enough, you will want to check out what Pastor Daniel has to say!

In this message, Pastor John Hill looks at the most important part of having a faith that lasts: God’s authority in your life. If you’re struggling to follow God in each area of life or you’re overwhelmed by your feelings and emotions, you want to check out this teaching!

Kristin Hill brings an inspiring Mother’s Day message to moms and women everywhere about bringing your best at home! If you ever feel like you just don’t have anything left for your husband, kids, or family or like what you’re doing just doesn’t matter, you should check out this message! Spoiler: It is totally worth it!

No matter where you are in your faith, you’ve no doubt experienced the consequences that sin has. Broken relationships, insecurity, bitterness… It hurts! God forgives us completely in an instant, but how can we heal our earthly relationships and heartache? Check out this message from Pastor John Hill for some insightful teaching on this topic!

One of the most common red flags we can see in other people is their ability to lie to themselves. Chances are though, you do this too. It’s not all bad though, because God, through the Bible, clearly gives us a way to make wise choices and see reality! Check out this message from Pastor John Hill to learn more.

It’s easy to look back on a long life and see all the things you wish you could do different, but what if we had the tools to make sure we spent our life doing the most important things? Jesus gives us those tools! Check out this message from Pastor John Hill about investing our life the best we can.

We know it’s impossible to be right 100% of the time, but how often are we really able to admit that we are wrong? If we’re honest, it’s easier said than done! In this message, Pastor John Hill looks at Matthew 18 and gives us 4 steps to healthily admit when we are wrong.

Every Easter we come together to remember and celebrate Jesus’s victory over sin, but why does sin even matter in the first place? Pastor John Hill gives an encouraging and transforming message that answers this question and explains why Jesus’s resurrection is really the best day ever!

“Does Jesus get mad at me?” To be honest, this is a question a lot of people have wondered about. The events recorded in the Bible on Palm Sunday actually show us the answer! Check out this message from Pastor John to find out what makes Jesus mad.

Check out this message from our Hebron Worship Director, Noah Felten. Noah’s teaching answers the question “What does it take to be a Christian?” in a way that is tangible, relevant, and challenging no matter where you are at in your faith journey!