First Christian Church Sermon Podcast

About This Sermon Series The Bible is full of names like Abraham, Moses, David, Jonah, Peter, and Paul. They and others like them are well-known even to many people who don’t follow Jesus. They are almost legendary stories that stand out from many others that are told in the pages of Scripture. But when we look closer, we find that there are literally hundreds of people who played a significant ro...

About This Episode This week's podcast episode features a conversation that took place during our worship services on Sunday, March 13 on the topic of sexual abuse. The panel that Pastor Jimmy interviews is made up of three women from First Christian Church who are all survivors of sexual abuse or assault. The focus of the conversation is on how the church can do a better of job providing wel...

About This Sermon Series The Bible is full of names like Abraham, Moses, David, Jonah, Peter, and Paul. They and others like them are well-known even to many people who don’t follow Jesus. They are almost legendary stories that stand out from many others that are told in the pages of Scripture. But when we look closer, we find that there are literally hundreds of people who played a significant ro...

About This Sermon Series Something every one of us has in common is the feeling of desperation that washes over us when we’re in a hopeless situation that seems to have no possible happy ending. But the Bible is filled with stories of people who experienced something unexpected and miraculous when Jesus arrived on the scene and changed everything. It’s these moments where the greatest peace can be...

About This Sermon Series Something every one of us has in common is the feeling of desperation that washes over us when we’re in a hopeless situation that seems to have no possible happy ending. But the Bible is filled with stories of people who experienced something unexpected and miraculous when Jesus arrived on the scene and changed everything. It’s these moments where the greatest peace can be...

About This Sermon Series Something every one of us has in common is the feeling of desperation that washes over us when we’re in a hopeless situation that seems to have no possible happy ending. But the Bible is filled with stories of people who experienced something unexpected and miraculous when Jesus arrived on the scene and changed everything. It’s these moments where the greatest peace can be...

This Week's Episode This week's sermon isn't part of a series, but instead we set aside a week to talk about the kind of church we want to be moving forward. We took a close look at Acts 1, even before the church officially started, to get an idea of what made the whole thing work. This week was a timely reminder that we are called to be a movement of people on mission to be witness...

About This Sermon Series There is a big difference between going to First Christian and being a part of First Christian. Between identifying as a Christ Follower and following Christ. As we kick-off the new year, what if we chose to move from spectator to participant? Here at FCC, we believe the best way to do that is to dive into community. Is it a little scary? Yeah. Could it cost you something?...

About This Sermon Series There is a big difference between going to First Christian and being a part of First Christian. Between identifying as a Christ Follower and following Christ. As we kick-off the new year, what if we chose to move from spectator to participant? Here at FCC, we believe the best way to do that is to dive into community. Is it a little scary? Yeah. Could it cost you something?...

About This Sermon Series There is a big difference between going to First Christian and being a part of First Christian. Between identifying as a Christ Follower and following Christ. As we kick-off the new year, what if we chose to move from spectator to participant? Here at FCC, we believe the best way to do that is to dive into community. Is it a little scary? Yeah. Could it cost you something?...

About This Sermon Series There is a big difference between going to First Christian and being a part of First Christian. Between identifying as a Christ Follower and following Christ. As we kick-off the new year, what if we chose to move from spectator to participant? Here at FCC, we believe the best way to do that is to dive into community. Is it a little scary? Yeah. Could it cost you something?...

This Week's Episode In the final week of 2021, Pastor Ryan wraps the year up with a little extra holiday encouragement. Wondering what to do with what you've heard? Your Next Step is waiting for you at hub.firstchristian.com ! Learn More You can follow along with this series by joining in this Sunday's services on-campus or streaming online at 9 and 11am this weekend. Follow @fcccan...

About This Sermon Series Everybody loves Christmas lights. There’s something about loading the family into the car, putting on some Bing Crosby, and driving through neighborhoods to take in the festive decorations. The twinkling red and green glow penetrating the darkness of cold December nights acts as a reminder that, in the end, light always breaks through the darkness. This month we’re explori...

About This Sermon Series Everybody loves Christmas lights. There’s something about loading the family into the car, putting on some Bing Crosby, and driving through neighborhoods to take in the festive decorations. The twinkling red and green glow penetrating the darkness of cold December nights acts as a reminder that, in the end, light always breaks through the darkness. This month we’re explori...

About This Sermon Series Everybody loves Christmas lights. There’s something about loading the family into the car, putting on some Bing Crosby, and driving through neighborhoods to take in the festive decorations. The twinkling red and green glow penetrating the darkness of cold December nights acts as a reminder that, in the end, light always breaks through the darkness. This month we’re explori...

About This Sermon Series Did you know there are over 200 Christian denominations in the United States alone and an estimated 45,000 denominations worldwide? Even within denominations there are differences. With so many different churches often believing differently about things, have you ever stopped to consider what the Bible actually says about some of Christianity’s most core practices? In this...

About This Sermon Series Did you know there are over 200 Christian denominations in the United States alone and an estimated 45,000 denominations worldwide? Even within denominations there are differences. With so many different churches often believing differently about things, have you ever stopped to consider what the Bible actually says about some of Christianity’s most core practices? In this...

About This Sermon Series Did you know there are over 200 Christian denominations in the United States alone and an estimated 45,000 denominations worldwide? Even within denominations there are differences. With so many different churches often believing differently about things, have you ever stopped to consider what the Bible actually says about some of Christianity’s most core practices? In this...

About This Sermon Series Did you know there are over 200 Christian denominations in the United States alone and an estimated 45,000 denominations worldwide? Even within denominations there are differences. With so many different churches often believing differently about things, have you ever stopped to consider what the Bible actually says about some of Christianity’s most core practices? In this...

About This Sermon Series Love. Grace. Hope. Blessing. These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating at first, but like any good thing, over time the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these gifts from God actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This series is a deeper look at why we cannot los...

About This Sermon Series Love. Grace. Hope. Blessing. These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating at first, but like any good thing, over time the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these gifts from God actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This series is a deeper look at why we cannot los...

About This Sermon Series Love. Grace. Hope. Blessing. These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating at first, but like any good thing, over time the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these gifts from God actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This series is a deeper look at why we cannot los...

About This Sermon Series Love. Grace. Hope. Blessing. These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating at first, but like any good thing, over time the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these gifts from God actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This series is a deeper look at why we cannot los...

About This Sermon Series Love. Grace. Hope. Blessing. These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating at first, but like any good thing, over time the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these gifts from God actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This series is a deeper look at why we cannot los...

About This Sermon Series Sometimes we lose our way. Whether as individuals, or even large groups of people. We can become distracted by the wrong things and find ourselves needing a little realignment. The story of Hezekiah is about getting right again. More specifically, it’s a story about revival. It’s the tale of an entire Kingdom that lost their way. And even more, the story of one man’s work,...