First Church

It’s all too common to look at the world around us and see a society that seems so far from God… You might find yourself asking, “God, what are you going to do about this?” Pastor John Hill looks at the God’s word to help bring hope, clarity, and encouragement to the brokenness of this world.

You were made on purpose and with a purpose by God! This message from Pastor John Hill is filled with biblical truth, conviction, clarity, and encouragement about what your purpose is and how you can begin to live it out today. Bring focus back into your relationship with God and with other’s!

Pastor Daniel Stidham brings a compelling message discussing the sufficiency of Jesus... if you've ever wondered if Christ is truly enough, you will want to check out what Pastor Daniel has to say!

In this message, Pastor John Hill looks at the most important part of having a faith that lasts: God’s authority in your life. If you’re struggling to follow God in each area of life or you’re overwhelmed by your feelings and emotions, you want to check out this teaching!

Kristin Hill brings an inspiring Mother’s Day message to moms and women everywhere about bringing your best at home! If you ever feel like you just don’t have anything left for your husband, kids, or family or like what you’re doing just doesn’t matter, you should check out this message! Spoiler: It is totally worth it!

No matter where you are in your faith, you’ve no doubt experienced the consequences that sin has. Broken relationships, insecurity, bitterness… It hurts! God forgives us completely in an instant, but how can we heal our earthly relationships and heartache? Check out this message from Pastor John Hill for some insightful teaching on this topic!

One of the most common red flags we can see in other people is their ability to lie to themselves. Chances are though, you do this too. It’s not all bad though, because God, through the Bible, clearly gives us a way to make wise choices and see reality! Check out this message from Pastor John Hill to learn more.

It’s easy to look back on a long life and see all the things you wish you could do different, but what if we had the tools to make sure we spent our life doing the most important things? Jesus gives us those tools! Check out this message from Pastor John Hill about investing our life the best we can.

We know it’s impossible to be right 100% of the time, but how often are we really able to admit that we are wrong? If we’re honest, it’s easier said than done! In this message, Pastor John Hill looks at Matthew 18 and gives us 4 steps to healthily admit when we are wrong.

Every Easter we come together to remember and celebrate Jesus’s victory over sin, but why does sin even matter in the first place? Pastor John Hill gives an encouraging and transforming message that answers this question and explains why Jesus’s resurrection is really the best day ever!

“Does Jesus get mad at me?” To be honest, this is a question a lot of people have wondered about. The events recorded in the Bible on Palm Sunday actually show us the answer! Check out this message from Pastor John to find out what makes Jesus mad.

Check out this message from our Hebron Worship Director, Noah Felten. Noah’s teaching answers the question “What does it take to be a Christian?” in a way that is tangible, relevant, and challenging no matter where you are at in your faith journey!

Christians are called to make disciples, but sometimes we can get caught up in all of the other things and don’t actually ever reach our friends for Jesus! This message from Pastor John Hill describes the things that can easily distract and how to truly begin reaching your friends for Jesus.

Studies show that introverts and extroverts handle shame differently; but neither of them handle shame biblically. Check out this message from Pastor John about how to truly manage shame and walk in freedom from anxiety and shame!

Friends. A show we know and love and even the type of friendships we desire, and yet no matter what we do the relationships they show us seems so out of our reach. If you crave meaningful, live giving friendship then you want to check out this message from Kristin Hill!

The mental health crisis is one of the biggest health concerns in our country, but thankfully 2000 years ago the teachings of Jesus illuminated a godly solution to the raising rates of depression and anxiety. Check out this message from Pastor John Hill to find out more!

We kick off week 1 of our brand new series with a message from Pastor John that will help you understand and love the people around you! Make sure you tune in to this thought provoking message about God’s best for you in your relationships.

Guest Pastor Dave Izenbart brings a great message this morning about the challenges Christians face, but how we can rely on God for resilience in the midst of turmoil!

We’ve heard it said that the heart wants what it wants, but Jesus actually teaches us a way to control the desires of hearts! In this message from Pastor John Hill we hear a powerful message about what Jesus would do to control and direct his heart and how we can too.

It’s all too easy to fall into routines or habits that leave your life and faith feeling empty, insufficient, and boring. This message is about exactly that! If you’ve found yourself wondering if there is meant to be more, the answer is YES and Pastor John Hill brings a message that tackles exactly that.

In 1893, ten Dutch immigrant families started First Church, and over the last 130 years we have seen God’s faithfulness as we have strived to reach generation after generation to become followers of Jesus! This message celebrates the legacy of those who have come before us, but casts a vision for how to follow Jesus and reach the generations that are yet to come!

In this message, pastor John Hill has a teaching about taking risks. When nothing is ever certain and we have so many choices and opportunities available to us, how do we know when to act and what to do? If you've ever had to make a decision or take a risk, don't miss this valuable teaching!

In week 2 of our “Word of the Year” series, Pastor John Hill brings a message about experiencing the presence of God and why a lot of Christians feel far from God! If you have ever wondered how to feel God’s presence, check out this message!

Pastor John Hill reveals the 2023 word of the year! This message gives vision to the next year and encourages Christian’s to rise up and live wholeheartedly!

We are so excited to kick off 2023 with a message from Worship and Music Director, Grant Allen! If you want this year to be your best year yet, you won’t want to miss the teaching in this encouraging and challenging message!