First Pres Colorado Springs Sermons

Are you praying for someone who seems far from God?  Have you wondered if God's promises still hold when people reject him?  Do you ever question whether anyone is beyond the reach of grace?    Jesus came to save people who could never rescue themselves, and the good news of the gospel is that God's mercy reaches farther than our failures. His grace gives us something solid to build on w...

Do you ever feel nervous about talking about your faith? Have you wondered if you are the right person to share the good news of Jesus? Do you worry that someone might reject what you have to say?    Jesus invites ordinary people into His extraordinary mission. The gospel is the good news that through His life, death, and resurrection, we can be forgiven, restored, and brought into a relationship...

Have you ever wondered if God could really save someone like you?  Do you feel weighed down by shame or regret?  What if the way to new life is closer than you think?  Could Jesus be inviting you to trust him today?    The good news of Jesus is not about climbing your way to God or trying harder to earn his approval. Jesus came for you. He died for sin, rose from the dead, and offers forgiveness,...

Do you ever feel like you have to prove yourself to God? Are you exhausted from trying to be good enough? Have you wondered if grace could really be for someone like you?    Jesus meets us with good news. The gospel tells us that our relationship with God is not built on our performance but on what Christ has already done through his death and resurrection. When we stop striving to earn God's...

Do you ever wonder if you really belong with God?  Do you feel like an outsider looking in?  Have you struggled to understand God's plans or questioned whether there is a place for you in His family? Jesus is the good news for people who feel uncertain, unworthy, or far from God. In Romans 9, we are reminded that salvation rests on God's mercy and grace, not on our performance or ability...

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and uncertainty?  Have you wondered where real security can be found when life feels fragile?  What holds you together when fear keeps pressing in?  Can anything separate you from the love of Jesus?    Romans 8 speaks directly into the fears and pressures we carry every day. Jesus meets us in our weakness with a conquering love that cannot be broken by suffering,...

Do you ever look at the world and wonder why everything feels so broken?  Are you carrying grief, exhaustion, or disappointment you cannot put into words?  Do you long for hope that feels steady when life feels uncertain?    Romans 8 reminds us that Jesus meets us in a hurting world with real hope. The gospel tells us that creation was made good by God, broken by sin, and is being restored through...

Are you holding onto hope for someone you love?  Do you ever feel like giving up when nothing seems to change?  Where do you find strength when life feels like a spiritual battle?    In the middle of real struggle, Jesus meets you with good news. Through his life, death, and resurrection, he sets you free from sin and brings you into the family of God. This gospel is a foundation that holds when e...

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of life?  Do you look around and wonder why so many people seem exhausted or empty?  Do you feel the pull between who you want to be and what you actually do?  What if there is a real way to be fully alive?    In Jesus, God meets us right in that tension with good news. Scripture says there is now no condemnation for those who are in Chr...

Do you ever feel pulled in two directions inside your own heart? Do you struggle to find peace even when you know what is right? Do you feel tired of trying to fix yourself and still coming up short?    In the middle of that inner conflict, Jesus meets you with good news. The gospel tells us that you are not saved by getting everything right, but by trusting the One who made it right for you. Thro...

Do you ever feel like you are trying to be good enough but falling short? Do you wonder if your relationship with God depends on how well you perform? Are you tired of the pressure to get everything right? What if there is a different kind of freedom waiting for you?    In Romans 7, we see that Jesus offers something deeper than religious effort. He meets us in our struggle and gives us a new way...

Have you ever wondered what happens after you die?  Do you feel unsure about whether you will be okay in the end?  Are you carrying grief or missing someone you love?  What if there is more waiting for you than you can imagine?    In Jesus, we are given more than answers. We are given life. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has already done what we could never do for ourselves. Through His...

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns you cannot break? Do you wonder if real change is actually possible? What would it mean to truly start over with a new life? Jesus does not just offer improvement. He offers resurrection. The good news of the gospel is that through his death and resurrection, Jesus gives you a new life that is real and lasting, a foundation that steadies your soul when everythi...

"Do you ever feel stuck in patterns you did not choose? Why does selfishness seem to come so naturally? Where did this brokenness come from and can it really be undone? The good news of Jesus meets us right here. Scripture tells us we are all connected to Adam in sin, yet Jesus Christ steps in as the one man who brings life, forgiveness, and a new beginning. This gospel is a foundation that h...

Have you ever wondered what is really wrong in your life and in the world? Do you long for peace with God that is deeper than changing circumstances? Do you need hope that can hold when suffering is real? In Romans 5, Jesus meets us with the gospel, the good news that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. His love is not distant or delayed. In Jesus, God gives us a foundation that holds...

"Where do you turn when life feels uncertain? What holds steady when the rules of life feel confusing or unfair? Have you ever wondered if you have done enough to be right with God? What does real faith actually look like? In Romans 4 we meet the good news of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us that our relationship with God is not earned through perfect obedience or spiritual performance. Jesu...

Where is your faith today?  Are you trying to prove you are good enough for God?  Do you feel like you have to earn your place with Him?  What if the relationship you have with God was never meant to be earned?    The good news of Jesus Christ answers that question with grace. The gospel tells us that salvation does not come from our performance but from trusting the One God sent to save us. Jesus...

Do you ever feel like you are doing okay compared to everyone else? Do you quietly wonder how you really measure up before a holy God? What do you do with the ache that something is off inside, even when life looks fine on the surface?    In Romans 3 we hear the true note sound: all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. When God’s holiness fills the room, comparison collapses and we see...

Have you ever wondered what is really wrong with the world? Why you keep repeating patterns you wish you could break? Why even your best intentions still seem mixed and fragile? The gospel of Jesus Christ meets us right there, telling the truth about our sin and offering a hope strong enough to carry us.    Romans 3 speaks plainly about the human condition. We are all under the power of sin. Every...

Have you ever felt your heart drifting out of tune? Do you carry faith on the outside while wondering what is really happening inside? Do you long for a deeper love that holds steady when emotions fade? In this message, we are invited to bring our hearts honestly before Jesus, the One who knows us fully and loves us completely. The gospel tells us that Jesus gave his life so our hearts could be re...

Do you ever feel the gap between what you believe and how you live? Have you wondered why faith can feel fragile when life puts pressure on you? Do you long for a faith that feels honest and whole rather than performative? In Romans chapter two, we are reminded that knowing what is right is not the same as living it, and that gap can become a broken witness to the world around us. The good news is...

Do you ever catch yourself judging others more quickly than you want to admit? Have you felt the quiet relief of seeing someone else get called out while you stay unnoticed? Do you wonder what God sees when He looks past our comparisons and into our hearts? In Romans 2, Paul turns the mirror toward us and invites us to encounter Jesus in a deeper and more honest way. The good news of the gospel is...

Have you ever felt pulled in two directions inside your own heart? Do you wonder why life can feel upside down even when you are trying your best? Have you sensed both a longing for God and a resistance to letting Him be at the center? In Romans 1, we hear the good news that Jesus meets us right in that tension and offers a foundation that holds when everything else feels unstable. This message na...

Have you ever felt pressure to prove you can handle life on your own? Do you wonder why needing help can feel like weakness? Are you carrying shame about faith in a world that prizes self reliance? Paul speaks into that tension with hope that still holds today. Jesus meets us in our need, not our strength, and the gospel tells the good news that God has come near to save, heal, and restore what we...