First Church

Christians are called to make disciples, but sometimes we can get caught up in all of the other things and don’t actually ever reach our friends for Jesus! This message from Pastor John Hill describes the things that can easily distract and how to truly begin reaching your friends for Jesus.

Studies show that introverts and extroverts handle shame differently; but neither of them handle shame biblically. Check out this message from Pastor John about how to truly manage shame and walk in freedom from anxiety and shame!

Friends. A show we know and love and even the type of friendships we desire, and yet no matter what we do the relationships they show us seems so out of our reach. If you crave meaningful, live giving friendship then you want to check out this message from Kristin Hill!

The mental health crisis is one of the biggest health concerns in our country, but thankfully 2000 years ago the teachings of Jesus illuminated a godly solution to the raising rates of depression and anxiety. Check out this message from Pastor John Hill to find out more!

We kick off week 1 of our brand new series with a message from Pastor John that will help you understand and love the people around you! Make sure you tune in to this thought provoking message about God’s best for you in your relationships.

Guest Pastor Dave Izenbart brings a great message this morning about the challenges Christians face, but how we can rely on God for resilience in the midst of turmoil!

We’ve heard it said that the heart wants what it wants, but Jesus actually teaches us a way to control the desires of hearts! In this message from Pastor John Hill we hear a powerful message about what Jesus would do to control and direct his heart and how we can too.

It’s all too easy to fall into routines or habits that leave your life and faith feeling empty, insufficient, and boring. This message is about exactly that! If you’ve found yourself wondering if there is meant to be more, the answer is YES and Pastor John Hill brings a message that tackles exactly that.

In 1893, ten Dutch immigrant families started First Church, and over the last 130 years we have seen God’s faithfulness as we have strived to reach generation after generation to become followers of Jesus! This message celebrates the legacy of those who have come before us, but casts a vision for how to follow Jesus and reach the generations that are yet to come!

In this message, pastor John Hill has a teaching about taking risks. When nothing is ever certain and we have so many choices and opportunities available to us, how do we know when to act and what to do? If you've ever had to make a decision or take a risk, don't miss this valuable teaching!

In week 2 of our “Word of the Year” series, Pastor John Hill brings a message about experiencing the presence of God and why a lot of Christians feel far from God! If you have ever wondered how to feel God’s presence, check out this message!

Pastor John Hill reveals the 2023 word of the year! This message gives vision to the next year and encourages Christian’s to rise up and live wholeheartedly!

We are so excited to kick off 2023 with a message from Worship and Music Director, Grant Allen! If you want this year to be your best year yet, you won’t want to miss the teaching in this encouraging and challenging message!

It's easy to get caught up in what we want or wish for this time of year, but the truth is, nothing in this world can satisfy us... check out this Christmas Eve message about where fulfillment truly comes from!

In this message, Pastor John Hill looks to Joseph, the husband of Mary and Jesus’s earthly father. Joseph’s story and life is one of confusion, faith, and God’s goodness even in the midst of broken plans and dreams. If you’re asking yourself if God is really good and if God is really faithful to keep His promises, then you won’t want to miss out this powerful and encouraging teaching!

This time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the busy-ness and feel far from God, but it doesn’t have to be that way! in this message, Pastor John Hill’s teaching brings a new perspective to the Christmas season!

This message from Pastor John Hill brings a new perspective on joy in the Christmas season! If you struggle to feel the excitement and joy of Christmas time, you won’t want to miss this message.

We were excited to welcome Pastor Zachary Fraley back to First Church as a guest pastor! Check out his powerful message about the pain of people pleasing and how to live for God instead!

As parents and individuals, we want to love like Jesus, but sometimes putting that into practice can be tough. This message from Pastor John Hill gives a breakdown of how we can love like Jesus!

This message is a great biblical teaching about parenting through different ages and life stages! If you struggle to connect with your adult children or if you have aging parents, you won’t want to miss week 2 of our series, “Parenting in the 21st Century!"

In general, all parents hope and pray for their child to be successful… but how do we help them get there? In this message, Pastor John lays out the biblical plan for raising a family and gives 4 practices based on the Bible that you can start using today to lead and parent children!

It’s so tempting to always look forward to the next thing. Thinking like this causes us to feel dissatisfied, stressed, empty, and frustrated. So, what do we do when we can’t wait for a future we don’t have yet? In this message, Pastor John Hill uses biblical teaching to answer and encourage you through this time!

The words we use have the power to frame the world around us and impact our thoughts, decisions, and relationships! In this message from guest pastor, Daniel Stidham, we continue with our “Stay Positive” series with a biblical and encouraging message that has the power to transform the world you live in.

Every day we are faced with situations, people, and battles that threaten to steal our peace and joy. It can be challenging not knowing how we should respond as Christians and being left feeling upset, frustrated, and hurt. In this message, Pastor John looks at Nehemiah and brings biblical clarity to the question: Which battles are worth fighting?

Are you worn out and overwhelmed by the never ending to-do list and constant hustle? Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. In the midst of life’s demands, it’s possible to experience a life of peace and a holier kind of hustle.