First Christian Union - Sermons

Our first sermon in a series entitle, The Adventure of Discipleship, John brings us message about the "Call to Discipleship." In it, we will look at the Basis for the Call, the Purpose of the Call, and the Framework of the Call and how this is to be transforming in the life of a follower of Jesus.

As we close out the year 2024, Jesse Frame brings us a challenging message to pursue holiness in our life. Taking a look back at the history of Israel and how God called them, set them apart for holiness, and blessed them time and time again, yet, the people of Israel would not take serious the discipline of holiness. As we enter 2025, may we make our pursuit of holiness one that is disciplined en...

In our final message in this Christmas series, John takes a look at reason for Jesus' birth. He was born to die, but not just at any moment, even if others sought to take His life. He was born to go to the cross. So, how far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary? That's the big question we must answer.

In our third sermon in this series, John brings us a message focused on the impact of the magi from the east who came to worship the newborn King. They discover, like all those since who've met Jesus, that once you've encountered Him, you'll never go back the way you came.

John brings us a message over the passage in Luke 2 where the angels announced to the shepherds the birth of Jesus. From the glories of heaven to the humble circumstances of the fields outside Bethlehem the most wonderful news was shared.

Welcome to our new Christmas series, Hollywood Christmas. In our first message, John takes us to Luke 1 and Matthew 1 where we discover the angel Gabriel bringing messages to both Mary and Joseph concerning the coming of Jesus. When God sends a message, our only response should be followed by faith and obedience.

In our final sermon over our series of Joshua, John brings us to the conclusion in Joshua 24 where we see Joshua calling all the tribes together at Shechem for one final appeal to remain faithful to God. Reminding them of all that God has done for them, Joshua challenges all of Israel to choose for themselves whom they will serve.

In this episode John brings us to Joshua 23 where we see that Joshua has called all the leaders of Israel together to give them a final challenge to remain faithful to God as they lead His people.

Our message today uncovers a problem with Israel as they are closing up their military conquest and heading home to their tribal allotments. With a bit of confusion and questionable decisions, civil war seems to be on the horizon until some cooler heads prevail and clarification of faith and commitment are understood.

In this message John covers chapter 20-21 where the city life of Israel is discussed, especially the cities of refuge and the Levitical cities that are dispersed throughout Israel. God, in His grace and mercy, provides for Israel places of refuge for those who through no intent or malice cause the death of another. The same is found in Christ our refuge for the sins we have committed in this life.

Our message delivered by John comes from Joshua 18-19 where we discover that the Tent of Meeting has been moved to Shiloh and the remaining seven tribes are content to stay together and not go out after their inheritance. They've gotten comfortable in worship and have forgotten what God has gone through to give them the land. Joshua challenges them to go out and identify the territorial boundaries...

Our message today comes from the 15th chapter of Joshua. Here we see that the tribe of Judah is chosen to be the first to inherit the land. Judah plays a very significant role in the history of Israel and for the Church today. And then right in the middle of the description of the land we are brought back into the life of Caleb and his inheritance where we discover his faithfulness and his generos...

John brings us another message from the book of Joshua. In it, we'll be looking at chapter 14 where we learn that Caleb is ready to take the mountain he's been dreaming of for 45 years. Are you ready to receive the promises of God today? Are you ready to storm the mountains in your life?

In our sermon series on Joshua, we've come to the 13th chapter. Here John explains to us that Joshua is getting old in years but God isn't through with him, yet. There's still more land to be possessed and divided amongst the tribes of Israel as an inheritance from God. So too, we are never too old for God to use us. Through our faithfulness in Christ, we also will receive an inheritance as childr...

In John's message today, we learn from Joshua 12 about the faithfulness of God. Even before the people of Israel entered the land of promise, God was proving His faithfulness to His people by helping them defeat those who would stand in the way of Him keeping His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. From Sihon and Og on the eastern side of the Jordan to the 31 kings within the land of Canaan,...

We close out the 11th chapter of Joshua today with a message by John. In it, we learn that while there may be weariness in the battle, when we fight with God on our side, we are victorious. Israel was able to conquer all that land that God promised they would receive. Sometimes, though, the hardest part if remembering why we're fighting. As Christians, we are in a battle, but not against flesh...

John brings us a message from the first 15 verses of Joshua 11 today where we learn that there is a coalition of armies in the northern part of Canaan that have come together to fight against Israel at the waters of Merom. However, God doesn't look at the number of His enemies, He looks at those who are faithful to fight on His side. As we learn to trust in God and His ways, we find victory ev...

Our message today comes from Darrell Jones. He brings to us a sermon from Joshua 10 where we see that God works in miraculous ways in order to keep His promises to Israel. We are also reminded that God still works in miraculous ways in the lives of disciples even today in order to accomplish His purposes.

In this message Jesse Frame shares with us another ministry that he is working with, Youth Hope, which is an international ministry doing youth ministry training around the world. He then moves in to discuss Joshua 9 with us where we learn that the Gibeonites entered into a treaty with Israel through deceptive means.

Today, John is bringing us a message from Joshua 8 where we learn that when we follow God's plans for our life, we are victorious and He deserves our praise.

In this message, John continues to share from our sermon series over the book of Joshua. We'll examine the 7th chapter where we find that when people do things their way in disobedience to God, they will end up with an Achan heart.

As we open up the 5th chapter of Joshua, we discover that God slows things down an bit, because there are some essential preparations that have not been completed for Israel to fully move forward in their conquest. Remembering they must follow the book of the Law, God calls them to be circumcised and celebrate His provision through the Passover Feast before they go any further.

This is the third sermon in our series over the book of Joshua. In it John brings us a message from Joshua 3 & 4 where we learn that God uses a miraculous even to bolster Israel's faith not only in Him but also in Joshua's leadership. In this we are challenged to be faithful, obedient, and intentional in how we remember the goodness of God.

In our message today, John brings us a look behind enemy lines as we uncover the secrets of Joshua 2 where 2 spies have been sent in to Jericho to gather intel for Israel as they are about to commence their campaign for the conquest of Canaan.

This is the first sermon in a new series over the book of Joshua. In this sermon John introduces us to the new leadership and the command of God for Israel to take possession of the Promise Land.