First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield Sermons

Pastor Greg Penza reads from I Kings, and helps us to find strength in the Lord when we feel discouraged.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Acts, and takes us through a lesson of reflecting on the ways in which God has shaped our lives.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Proverbs and Matthew and preaches the importance of valuing heavenly treasures as opposed to earthly treasures.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Matthew, and talks of the God-given desire for greatness, and how the ultimate way of achieving it is through service to the Lord.

Guest speaker, Rev. Douglas Hoglund, reads from Matthew and preaches about the importance of community in the church, inviting us to reach and touch people’s hearts through Christ.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Psalm and Ephesians and discusses the true meaning and nuances of forgiving. Note that during the sermon, there were some unexpected microphone pops, so a few have made it into this recording.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Isaiah and Matthew and speaks on what it means to truly be with Christ, and allow Him to be a part of us.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Psalm and John, talking about what it means to have our souls nourished by God.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Proverbs and Matthews, discussing the importance of being active and participating in your faith.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Ecclesiastes and John, speaking of the ways in which we can turn to God in times of division and unrest.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Acts and John, and talks about the importance of emphasizing our personal relationship with God.

Guest pastor Peter Mitchell reads from Matthew, and discusses the importance of modesty and self control.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Galatians and 1 Corinthians, talking about the meaning of agape - “a sacrificial love that voluntarily suffers inconvenience, discomfort, and even death for the benefit of another, without expecting anything in return” and how it exists in our lives with God.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Hebrews and 1 Samuel, preaching about how when we focus on God, our faith grows, and becomes stronger.

Guest Pastor Candace Whitman reads from Luke and preaches of the power and prayer, and how not to overthink it. To be truthful and honest — “whatever comes to you [when you pray] is what God wants… something natural and authentic.”

Guest pastor Peter Mitchell reads from Matthew and Romansm and discusses the efforts we can make to be the peacemakers in times of chaos and opposing viewpoints.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Genesis and Isaiah, and talks about the way in which we should practice acts of kindness, and what kindness really means in the eyes of the Lord.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Peter and Luke, teaching us the importance of waiting for God in our lives, and warns us of what happens when we jump into His plan ahead of time.

Guest Pastor Liz Whitney reads from Psalm and Acts, guiding us in ways we can stay in fellowship with the Lord.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Deuteronomy and Galatians, and shares with us how we can and should live our lives to enjoy the fruit of The Spirit. 

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Ezekiel and John, discussing the way the belief in Jesus defeats death and is rewarded in eternal life. 

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Psalm and John, preaching that “in our grief, Jesus is faithful to lead us and remind us of the truth.”

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Psalm and John, preaching to us the story of Lazarus’s death, and the nuances of how God loves and protects each of us.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Exodus and Acts, and preaches about the celebration of Pentecost.

Pastor Greg Penza reads from Jeremiah and Matthew, and talks about the origins and true meaning of baptism.