First Church Podcast

In a culture that screams “freedom,” “rights,” and “be your own boss,” Jesus says the greatest in His Kingdom must become a slave — not forced, but by choice. This isn’t a call to volunteer. It isn’t a call to serve. It’s a call to fall so in love with your Lord and Master who paid your un-payable debt that you look at all the freedom the world offers and say, “I will not go out free.” If you are...

Ever felt lost in life, unsure which direction to take next? You’re not alone. In this message, “Way-Finding,” Scott Embry shares a powerful and relatable story about hiking, getting off the trail, and learning how those same moments reflect our spiritual journey with Christ. Just like on the trail, our walk with Jesus requires markers—His Word, His Spirit, and His Church—to help us stay on the ri...

In The Fire Is Real! (Daniel 3), we are reminded that everyone faces fiery trials. Sometimes we stumble in them, but God uses the fire to break chains, reveal His presence, and lift us to greater heights.

In this powerful message, we explore the tragic story of Absalom — a man consumed by bitterness, whose refusal to forgive led to rebellion and ruin. In contrast, David’s life was shaped by mercy — receiving it from God and extending it to others, even his enemies. Discover how choosing forgiveness over fury can change the course of your life. Don’t let rage write your story — let mercy make you wh...

Do you feel forgotten? In this message, we explore the incredible truth that God sees, hears, and remembers you. Your faithfulness, your tears, your prayers - they’re not forgotten. They’re recorded in a “Book of Remembrance.” Watch and be encouraged by the power of being remembered by God.

MISLABELED – Don’t Accept a Label God Didn’t Approve Have you been living under a false label? “Failure,” “Unworthy,” “Too Far Gone”? In this powerful message, MISLABELED, we expose the lies the enemy uses to define us and reclaim the truth of who God says we are. From snake oil salesmen of the past to the spiritual deceptions of today, we uncover how damaging false labels can be—and how you can b...

In this powerful video, you'll hear multiple stories from real people whose lives have been forever changed through First Church.

Explore what it truly means to live a Spirit-empowered life like Jesus. Drawing from Scriptures like Galatians 3:3, Romans 8:11, Acts 10:38, and John 3:1–8, uncover how Jesus operated in the Holy Spirit throughout His life and ministry—and how we are called to do the same. Learn why we often drift into self-reliance, how to know if you've received the Holy Spirit, and how to return to a life fuele...

On Palm Sunday, Jesus didn’t just enter Jerusalem—He stepped into His role as the Lamb who sets us free. In this message, “Circle Back to Freedom,” we remember that the Cross is not about our performance, but about His finished work. Stop striving—circle back to the table and rediscover the freedom found in Jesus.

In Acts 4:13, the religious leaders marveled at Peter and John—astonished by their boldness and the power they displayed. Though they were ordinary men, it was undeniable that they had been with Jesus. In the same way, when we are filled with the Holy Spirit, our lives should reflect that transformation—empowered, changed, and unmistakably marked by His presence.

Jesus is not against good things – having a fancy car, a nice boat, or a big barn. But He is against us upholding the blessing over the one who is doing the blessing. Guest speaker, Jeff Goodman, compels us to get out of storing mode, and get back into the field, sowing as God intended us to.