First Church

Have you ever wondered what makes a birthday that happened over 2000 years ago worth celebrating? Jesus truly changed everything! Check out this message to see why Christmas is worth celebrating and how it can change everything for you!

Dread is one of those feelings that can creep up on us. One day, we have an excitement for life and all that it entails, but eventually we wake up and instead of hope, we’re left feeling the dread and weight of our obligations. Obviously, life isn’t meant to be this way, but what’s the solution? Check out this message from Pastor John Hill about God’s solution for dread!

Peace on Earth sounds really nice, but let’s be real, that’s a pretty far-fetched idea these days. Amidst the fear, terror, and violence of ancient times, Jesus’s birth changed everything, and it still is changing lives today. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s all about or how you can experience that peace that people talk about at Christmas, you won’t want to miss this first week of our Christmas...

Matthew 22:36 says to “love God with all your heart, all your soul, and all you mind.” But what does that actually look like? This messages breaks down what it means to love God with everything and how you can grow in love for Him more!

Have you ever felt like God isn’t present in your circumstances? Like He sees you, but He hasn’t delivered you? This message is hope for you. Guest Pastor, Sam Hamstra brings encouragement and truth into whatever circumstances or unanswered prayers you’re facing today!

It’s not a secret that Jesus was the most influential leader of all time. Jesus models leadership in a way that we can mimic as we strive to become more like him in our everyday life and in our closest relationships! Check out our final week of “First Comes Love Then Comes Baggage” and understand how Jesus transformed the world through leadership and how you can start to transform your relationshi...

Have you ever wondered what allows people to love someone so completely? Or maybe you have a relationship that just ends in a fight no matter what you do? This message is based on Jesus’s teaching about how to have the best marriage, friendships, and family relationships you can have. Jesus’s teachings are truly revolutionary and we believe they will change your life forever! Don’t miss this messa...

Sometimes when God calls us to leave things behind, we can feel a longing to go back, but He's calling us into something better! Check out this message from Sisterhood about stepping in to what God has called you to!

What ruins relationships? The answer might seem obvious to you, maybe you think it’s fighting, lying, or gossip. At the core though of almost every wrong relationship is one thing: blame. Find out what God teaches about restoring your relationships so that you can experience intimacy and joy with the people closest to you!

We know from the Bible (and some of us from personal experience) that the supernatural is very real. But what does God say about it and how do angels and demons affect our lives? Check out this message that looks at some of the most frequently asked questions about the supernatural!

It's easy and tempting to take offense in our everyday lives, but is that bait really worth it? Guest speaker, Pastor Daniel Stidham, defines how we can reconcile with our offenses in this powerful message!

Prayer can feel weird and unnecessary, so it’s easy to wonder why we even do it at all. In this message Pastor John looks at Jesus’s example of prayer and answers those questions exactly! You won’t want to miss week one of our new series.

What do you do when church doesn’t work? When you’re doing the things, but you don’t see or feel life change happening? Pastor John Hill has an answer for these questions! Check out what we can learn from Peter and Paul as they lead the early church.

// Discussion Questions //  1. What “pitstops” do you tend to make your destination? (Ex. Scripture, Creation, end times, politics, health/wealth, Personal lives, marriage, houses, vacations, looks, Children etc.)   2. In what way should “pitstops” encourage us and help us along the way to our destination (Eternity)?   3. Why do you think it is easy to get distracted with pitstops and make those t...

Have you ever wondered what the original Church from the Bible was like? Check out this message about five key things that the early church did that we can model in our lives and in the church!

We can’t escape failure or the pain that our sin causes us and others, but we can recover from it and look to God to redeem us! Pastor John Hill tells the story of the life of Joseph and God’s redemption of his story and his past hurts. You don’t want to miss out on the encouragement and the hope that this message brings!

Week one of our new series about temptation looks at the life of Joseph and breaks down 4 practical steps to overcoming the temptations you face. Don’t miss out on this real and transformative message!

We are thrilled to get to welcome back our friend and guest, Pastor Zachary Fraley for this special message! Check out his encouraging message about the call and mandate of Christians to live a life full of the blessing of sacrifice.

Sometimes, church doesn’t feel very good. The connections seem empty, the messages don’t quite seem to apply, and everything is just a little stale… but why does this happen and what can you do right now to bring life to your church and to a community of believers!? Check out the final week of this series from Pastor John Hill!

Have you ever wondered why different churches (and even different Christians!) have different rules, standards, or practices? This message brings light and clarity into why that is and how you can navigate your faith!

Today's message from Pastor John Hill identifies 6 key standards to look for in a church to determine what a Christian church is! Don't miss week 1 of our brand new series.

Guest Pastor, Sam Hamstra, brings a message about the ABCs to following Jesus. If you’re sick of momentary happiness that isn’t lasting or fulfilling you want to check out this message about The Sermon on the Mount!

Jim Cicchese brings us a message about how we can invest our time and talents into God’s Kingdom and the reward that awaits us if we are faithful to serving the King of the Universe!

What if, instead of thinking about help as being our shortcoming, we considered it courageous? Whatever you are facing in your life right now, God is reaching out ready to help! Check out this message from our guest, Keith Robinson, to get encouraged!

Men, this one is for you! Life can be full of uncertainty or worry, but we weren't called to live in fear! In this message, Pastor John Hill encourages men to choose faith over fear of the dark ditches and challenges of this life.