First Prez Honolulu Sermon Podcast

It's a new year so it's time to walk. Walking is good exercise, but in this case, we mean walking of a different kind. Walking as in living and moving through life. First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan has 5 aspects of walking through life with Christ. Download the sermon series booklet here. First Prez website

Happy New Year! New year, same God, new you. That's the idea behind today's sermon from FPC Senior Pastor Chris Pan. It's not about resolutions. Today is about reconnecting with God and remembering His holy promise to us. Not only is it a new year, but it's also the start of a new sermon series called "Walk This Way." Aerosmith fans, calm down. It's not that. Download...

It's Christmas 2025. Christmas can be explained in one word. First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan's Christmas message revolves around this one word and its translation. He explains what it all means. First Prez website

This will be a fun and inspiring message to listen to. You'll get a snapshot of how God is working in the lives of several of our fellow First Prezzers. The people and the stories run the gamut. From deliverance from substance abuse to an outpouring of charitable giving and everything in between. Hear what God has done for us in 2025. As you listen, take the time to reflect on your own 2025. S...

It's the 4th Sunday of Advent. During the Christmas season, we hear a lot about God's love, as well we should. Today, FPC Associate Pastor Tim Shaw reminds us that Trust is central to the Christian faith. And as is our tradition, today's message includes an Advent testimony. You'll hear Charity Watkins's story of heartbreak, perseverance, breakthrough, and love. Download the se...

What is joy? And how do you acquire it? That's the topic in this Advent message. Today, we turn to a woman who seems to be everywhere you look. She serves as an Elder, she's on committees, she works at FPC, and she's studying to be a commissioned lay pastor. And as you'll hear, she has an infectious laugh. You'll also hear from another Elder and part-time worship leader, Joy Yoshida, who will offe...

We continue our "Imitate God" sermon series during this season of Advent. Today you'll hear an Advent testimony and an explanation of what God's peace really is. First Prez Senior Pastor Chris Pan leads us on the second Sunday of Advent. Download the series booklet here First Prez website

It's the first Sunday of Advent. And with it, a new sermon series called "Imitate God." Today's sermon focuses on waiting. You'll hear about the waiting Simeon and Anna endured and how we can apply the same principles in our lives. And because it's Advent, you'll hear the first of four testimonies. Today's comes from Ed Hope. Download the new sermon series booklet...

It's us against the world when it comes to living a Christian life. The world can be a strong magnet, luring us into the traps and trappings. But Paul is very clear in his letter to the Ephesians. He lays it out bluntly. Do this, don't do that. It's all a part of our transformation from followers of the world to followers of Christ. Download the sermon series booklet here . First Prez...

Last week, Pastor Chris started part 1 of a two-part sermon on maturing as a Christian. Today it's part 2, covering unity and gifts. This is part of the larger sermon series called "What God Has Done." Everyone has a God-given gift. A set of talents and abilities that, when put to use in the name of Jesus, helps build up the Christian world and minister to the world at large. Downloa...

By the time you listen to this sermon, Chris Pan will have been installed as the new Senior Pastor of First Prez. The installation service occurred just after this sermon. Congrats, Pastor Chris! This sermon is a continuation of our What God Has Done series. It's a study in the book of Ephesians. We move ahead to chapter 4, which represents a transition. Today we learn that it's not ok to...

There's nothing like the love of God. It's enveloping, all-encompassing, endless, and unconditional. First Prez Ohana Ministries Director Karen Makishima delves further into God's love as she continues our sermon series, What God Has Done. Download your series booklet here . First Prez website

What happens to the person who gets adopted into a family? We tend to use the terms "adoptive parents" or "birth parents." And we continue to distinguish them from one another. As in many cases, God's way of looking at adoption is different. Vine Pastor Jenny Sung continues the "What God Has Done" sermon series with this sermon called Heirs Together. Download the...

First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer continues with our "What God Has Done" sermon series. Today we take a deep dive on being saved. Saved from what? Saved into what? Saved for what? He also draws attention to the difference between Grace and Mercy. Download the series booklet here . First Prez website Support the Mission of FPC

We're trying something new in the service today. Part of our vision is to bring everyone in the church together in order to walk with Jesus together. So we're all in with children, youth, and adults all worshipping God together. First Prez Youth Director Luke Shin continues our sermon series called What God Has Done. Today, it's all about thankfulness and prayers. Download the What God...

It's a special Sunday. The First Prez Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has made its choice for our next senior pastor. An edited version of this announcement starts today's message. Then, FPC Executive Pastor Chris Pan continues our current sermon series, What God Has Done. He goes deep into what God's plan is and what it entails for us and the world. Find the sermon series booklet he...

Open your Bible to the book of Ephesians. That's where we're going to spend the next few months as we start a new sermon series called "What God Has Done." First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer starts with a breakdown of the salutation and the first few lines. If you come away with anything, it'll be summed up in the word "Blessed." Download the series booklet h...

First Prez is in between sermon series. But that doesn't mean this sermon is insignificant. On the contrary. Pastor Tim Fearer takes a long, hard look at First Prez and its many facets. You'll hear about the mission and the ministries, and how our church is moving forward. But you'll also hear about challenges we face. Buckle up for The 2025 State of the Church address. Give to the mis...

Today, FPC Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer tells us about how he made a decision to take on a position in Turkey all those years ago. It's a personal story, but the truths revealed apply to us all.

We've reached the end of the "Ending Well" sermon series. Paul is once again at the center of the story. Pastor Jenny Sung leans on a horticultural metaphor that works quite well for this life lesson. Download the Ending Well booklet here. First Prez Honolulu

The Apostle Paul's journey took him to many areas. He got to many of these places by walking. He also used a boat to traverse the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, on one of those maritime treks, the boat was shipwrecked. Lessons abound in this story. Our "Ending Well" sermon series continues with this message from FPC Lay Pastor Rosella Shishido. Download the Ending Well booklet here ....

Sometimes when we think about being an agent of the Lord, we might feel like we need a theology degree or we need to be great orators. Nothing could be further from the truth. All we need to do is tell our own story in our own words. It's as simple as that. Pastor Tim Shaw gives us a good example today as we continue our "Ending Well" sermon series. Download the Ending Well booklet h...

Paul is in prison. He remains steadfast in the face of persecution and physical abuse. He knows where his heart is, where his loyalty lies, and who he places his trust in. It's knowing the end of a scary movie. Paul knows what to focus on and that Jesus is ultimately victorious despite any temporary trials Paul might have to endure. First Prez Transitional Pastor preaches from Acts ch 23-24. T...

Our new sermon series called "Ending Well" continues. The story from Acts 22 proves that cancel culture has been around longer than we realize. But the story here also includes the antidote to the hate and disrespect we see today. First Prez Executive Pastor Chris Pan explains. Download your Ending Well booklet here . First Prez Honolulu

The Apostle Paul is nearing the end of his life. And we begin a new sermon series that kicks off with Paul and other believers contemplating risky travel and his possible death. Paul's response is one we can apply to our own lives, no matter where we are in the timeline of our lives. Find the new Ending Well series booklet here . First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu