First Christian Church Champaign

There’s an old saying, “You can’t get runover by a truck and not be changed!” Well, we believe the same to be true as generous disciples of Jesus. If we become RELENTLESS in our pursuit of Jesus, surrendered in our discipleship and generosity, then the transformative impact will be undeniable. We will see Spirit-led fruit in the changing of marriages, relationships, parenting, evangelism, and more...

There is an urgency of souls in our church, homes, and community at large. And while we cannot take the Gospel to every single person - we are going to try! But - in order for us to make it more probable and possible, there is a burden we need to release. We won’t bury the lead - we believe the time is now to become a debt-free church! Not to build a bigger building or spend it on ourselves, but t...

“Go and make disciples of all nations…” This was Jesus’ last command to the apostles. We desire to be a church where we make Jesus’ last words our first work. A church that does not make disciples who make-disciples is not a church at all. We will not back down or shy from this Great Commission, and that is why it is the vital seeds we desire to plant in the life of our church for now and forever...

What would it take for our church to see a move of God like never before? What would it take for you to see a move of God in your life? While we might not all answer that question the same - we do know it all centers around planting seeds before God to see an abundant Kingdom harvest. Join us as we announce and cast the vision for the future of FIRST!

5 Commitments for 2025 by First Christian Church Champaign

There are countless amounts of infamous gifts in Christmas movies, but one stands above them all! (And no, we’re not thinking of the ‘Jelly of the Month Club'). The funny thing is, in all these movies, every gift is depicted as falling short of what truly is the reason for the season.

A high-powered gal from the coast returns to her seemingly insignificant small town in the Midwest in the heat of an ever so stressful time in her life. Looking to regain some sensibility or purpose, she instead finds what she’s been looking for all along… If this plot sounds familiar, there’s dozens that follow this script on that one “channel”. However, sometimes knowing what’s going to happen n...

Nothing will stop the tenacious love and drive one mother has for her son. She will cross countries via plan, bus, and van - all to be reunited with her child. We agree, there’s nothing quite as powerful when a Father and child are reunited once again.

He’s everyone’s favorite elf! Full of joy, holiday spirit, lots of sugar, and nothing ever seems to get him down. And while he might be a little disillusioned, Buddy the Elf shows us all the unique power and joy of a child-like faith.

The Mid-life crisis is defined as: an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence that occurs in early middle age. Basically, it’s someone trying to hear from God about their purpose in life. Maybe you or someone you know is or is about to enter into that stage of life. Some solve it with career changes or new toys. but what if we told you there is a much more impactful way to Hearing From Go...

Have you ever seen the video of the cat who thinks it’s a duck? That’s the power of our community. The people we are around the most has the ability to transform our beliefs, actions, and sometimes even our identity. In week 3 of Hearing From God, we look to the most transformative way we hear from Jesus.

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone, and then you catch yourself not actually listening - just waiting for you turn to talk? If we’re honest, we’ve all done that before. Not only that, we would all probably agree it’s not the best way to have a relationship with someone we love. This week, we dive into the a way of Hearing From God that develops our love and trust for Him.

Every communication between two parties requires intentionality on both sides. In the most basic function, someone has to speak, and another has to listen! And while some things can get lost in translation, hearing clearly from someone is best when we listen directly to their voice. In week one of Hearing From God, we look to the most clear way to hear God’s voice.

At some point when we were all younger, we were introduced to the power of compound interest. Whether through the original Indian parable or the “magic penny,” there’s a power behind investing early, and often. The same goes with our finances as disciples of Jesus because we can steward God’s resources for a purpose that lasts.

What’s bigger - 9 or 10? No, this isn’t a trick question or start of a joke… sort of. While we know 10 is bigger than 9, in the Kingdom of God - 9 reigns over 10. There is something about a tenth that matches the heart of God we are all called to emulate. So, let’s see where this idea of a tenth comes from and what to do with it.

Did you ever butt your way into a conversation that didn’t involve you and you were met with - “Hey! Mind your own business!” Well, when it comes to talking about God and money, almost all of us feel that way. Yet, God and the Bible understand that money is important and a very big part of our lives. In week 1 of this series, we look to see how God sees money, our hearts, and how they connect.

From The Bachelor to Love Is Blind, our society is infatuated with people chasing after “the one.” However, marriage is so much more than just finding Mr. or Mrs. Right, right? What if the focus was less on hoping to not fall out of love, and more about choosing the things for a strong relationship?

We know children are a gift. However, they don’t come with a manual; and not to mention they’re all different! If you’re a parent, new parent, soon-to-be parent, or hope-to-be one, knowing how to parent well is a daunting role. We know it requires a lot of pre-decision - but in what ways is best?

It’s one of the most Googled questions of all time: What should I have for dinner? Vitally important, right? It’s researched closely with questions about love, the meaning of life, and knowing God’s will. When it comes to pre-deciding to live as a disciple, it’s not just a good question, rather foundation to know and follow.

Whether those habits are good, bad, or somewhere in-between, our habits are what we consistently do - usually without thinking. So, looking at what you consistently do, what would you say is the trajectory of your life? health? Marriage? And most importantly, spiritual growth?

Time for a reality check: Your favorite candidate will win or lose based on how our country votes this November. However, the church can win or lose based on our behavior between now and then. While your vote on a ballot matters, how we act as disciples matters even more.

Sams or Costco? Coke or Pepsi? Cubs or Cardinals? There are a lot of opinions out. And despite most of them, we still live at peace with one another. So, why is it as soon as the conversation turns Red or Blue, does all that seem to go out the window? For Week 1 of United, we look at the one thing to keep in mind that should help all disciples remain focused on the main thing.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a sheep? Well, look out because Jesus is calling us out as sheep in this one! Do we share any common characteristics with sheep - and, if so, what does that mean for us and how we live our lives?

Of your five senses - which would you least want to lose? Statistically, 70% of people say the ability to see would be the worst sense to lose. For this week’s passage, we look at a fairly popular story where someone gets the ability to see for the first time and the transformation(s) that happen as a result.

It’s one thing to get a nickname… it’s another thing to dub yourself! So, what if someone you knew labeled themself as the GOAT? You’d probably think they're either delusional or completely full of themselves, right?!?! But - what if they were right?