Love God And Your Neighbor

Reflecting on Jeremiah 1:4-10, we recognize that we were all created for a reason. Are we living into our purpose or are we just floating through life? Your homework for the week (or for life) – From Jeremiah 4:4-10 Now God is saying to you, “Before I created you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart; I made you a ______________.” WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO SAY TO GOD? “Ah, Lor...

Reflecting on 2 Timothy 1:1-14, we explore together the way we're called to live out the gospel while also challenging ourselves to be better.

So many of us are told not to question authority - not pastors, politicians, and so on. Today we scan the Bible to see what it really says about questioning the Bible and religious leaders.

Luke 24:46-53 - through this text, we explore our call to worship, to spread the good news, and to welcome everyone. We redidicate our newly renovated sanctuary and we give ourselves and our space to the glory of God.

Luke 14:8-14 - Pridefulness is our destruction. But humility is preparation for eternity.

As I reflect on Psalm 1, I remember a long ago visit to Zion National Park in Utah. Drawing parallels between the cottonwood trees that grow along the Virgin River and the trees the psalmist wrote about, I show how living a life devoted to loving God nourishes and refreshes is through even the hardest of times.

A sermon reflecting on Proverbs 3:5-8. The text tells us to trust in the Lord and don't lean on our own insight. In this world, as it is today, we may be feeling overwhelmed or hopeless. The scripture offers deep wisdom for frightening times and guidance for the faithful. #wisdom #fear #obstacles #perspective #powerofGod #God #loveGod

Reflecting on Luke 12:32-40, This sermon points our minds towards the things that really matter and away from the things that cause us to stress and worry.

John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscario...

In today's sermon on Luke 18:31-34, we continue with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem. This sermon series is inspired by FACING JERUSALEM: A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH JESUS by Terri Hord Owens.

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 Noli aemulari (Do not Fret) Special Thanks to Nadia Bolz-Weber and your RED STATE REVIVAL. You and The Good News of Jesus are this episode's inspiration.

John 6:1-14 - Feeding the Masses.

2 Corinthians 4 - yep, the whole thing!

Looking at all the ways mothers and motherhood are represented in scripture is so comforting. It's not easy being called to such a noble vocation. Thankfully, the Bible does not honor the perfect. Instead, it highlights the imperfections, challenges, and blessings of all the ways motherhood comes to us! Referencing 1 Kings, Genesis, the Gospels, and 2 Timothy... this may be the first time you've h...

Hebrews 11:1-3

Matthew 21:1-11

1 John 1:5-10 This episode covers sin, forgiveness, the power of confession, Christ is the Light of the World...

Romans 4:13-25

Mark 1:9-15 We're all used to hearing about repentance and sin in direct relation to Hell. But Jesus said, "Repent and believe the GOOD NEWS!" There must be more to it than just telling someone how to avoid eternal damnation. Is there a GOOD way to talk about sin and repentance that doesn't leave you feeling terrible about yourself? Yes. Yes, there absolutely is!

Today, we are celebrating the fact that God is answering prayers at First Christian Church! But why? And how? And how LONG have we been praying? And how exciting is it to finally hear God say, "YES!" And in honor of Black History Month, we're ending today's episode with a folk version of WE SHALL OVERCOME. Matthew 7:7-8 7 ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the...

The main scripture in preaching on today comes from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The rest of the scripture verses I mention are: Matt. 3:2, 1 Cor. 15:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, Revelation 14:16, Matt 24:14, & Mark 16:15.

Reflecting on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Do our actions lead people to stumble or to KNOW God's love?

Romans 12:9-21 - reflecting on the online persecution against a member of our congregation. How does God call us to react when things like this happen? Who is God, and who does God call us to be in the name of Jesus?

Matthew 2:1-12 - Epiphany Sunday This Sunday, we kicked off the service by dressing up 3 adorable volunteers as Kings while the scripture was read. You can hear some of that at the very beginning of this podcast.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Be blessed!