The First Word from First Church

Join us for the Third Sunday of Advent, traditionally the Sunday of Joy. Hear Pastor Dave talk about Mary’s song of joy, when greeted by her cousin, Elizabeth. Hear about The World Turned Upside Down. Enjoy!

Hear about “Preparing the Way of the Lord,” as called for by the Prophet Isaiah, and echoed by John the Baptist. It’s more than rolling out the red carpet for the conquering hero. Take a quick look at Luke 3:1-6 if you’d like, before listening to the message (although you don’t really have to).

Welcome to our First Advent podcast episode. Hear why Jesus calls us to be “standing watch” during this season, and every season. You may want to read the Scripture passages first: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36. Relax and enjoy Pastor Dave’s message to kick off your Advent season.

Samuel warned the people, “If you want a king like the other nations, this is what you’ll get!” Unlike the kings of the nations, our King is a loving and giving King. Hear the message about why we can say that with confidence.

Here’s our episode entitled Hold Fast! Pastor Dave talks about Hebrews 10:11-25 in particular, with Mark 13:1-8 in the background. “Hold fast to the faith!” encourages the writer of Hebrews. Hear about holding fast, and the value of being part of the worshiping community.

This week, hear Pastor Dave talk about the only thing that we, as Christians, are to fear. Many are fearful in our nation right now. Many are also putting their trust in the wrong places. Hear how a proper, holy fear leads us to place our trust where it truly belongs.

The Church: Reformed, being Reformed, and Reforming in its own turn. Hear Pastor Dave’s message about our role as the Church, being reformed by God, and reforming the world around us on God’s behalf.

Find out why we gather on Sunday mornings, or other times. What are we really here to do? The Scriptures for this message are 1 Chronicles 16:23-31, John 4:21-24, and Revelation 4:6-11.

Pastor Dave talks about evil, hardship, and grief. How can God allow such things to happen? If you want to prepare, the Scripture lessons are Job 23:1-7, Psalm 22:1-11, and Hebrews 4:12-16. Trivia question: When did Jesus quote the first verse of Psalm 22? Thanks for looking up this episode of The First Word from First Church. Subscribe to the podcast, to be notified of new postings. Please give u...

Hear Pastor Dave talk about the G.O.A.T. Apologies to Patriots fans; it’s not about Tom Brady, although football gets mentioned a little bit. Hear both the Children’s Message and the Sermon, about being servants first, and how humility is a trait to be emulated. Hear too, how we need to be children… ready to care for others, and to be cared for by our Lord. The messages are based on Mark 9:30-37,...

Pastor Dave talks about why James called the tongue “a fire ignited by hell.” Hear about fresh water overpowering salt water, steering life with the tongue, and why Simon Peter was the disciple with his foot in his mouth. You might want to prepare by looking at James 3:1-12 and Mark 8:27-33.

Join in listening, as Pastor Dave explains the connection between healing and salvation, as only Jesus can bring us. Hear about the time that Jesus all but called a woman a dog…

If you want a preview of the Scripture basis of Doers after God’s Heart, take a look at the letter of James, chapter 1, and the Gospel according to Mark, chapter 7. Pastor Dave speaks about the difference between what God would implant in our hearts, and what the heart will spew out, if we are left to our human impulses.

Do you know what a “panoply” is, for a Christian in God’s service? Some soldiers call it the “battle rattle.” Hear Pastor Dave tell of the “Gospel armor,” recommended by the Apostle Paul.

Who is this character “Wisdom” in the Bible, and in The Shack? We look for wisdom, wittingly or not, in many directions in our lives. God provides Wisdom for us, and stands ready to guided us in seeking it.

Pastor Dave poses the question: Is a given issue still “fair game” for preaching of morality, based on God’s Word, once it’s been declared “political” by those seeking to gain power. In trying to avoid preaching politics, do moderate (I hate the label) churches muzzle themselves, doing the job for those outside who would see the church muzzled? What “regiment” was most feared and hated by the Brit...

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Hear stories of God’s miraculous feeding of those who needed it, and how he continues. Learn about Sill, if you’ve never had a holiday meal with someone of Swedish heritage. If you’re a vintage Downeaster, you’ll recognize the Maine versions of salt cod and soused mackerel.

God showed Amos a plumb line; and God has given us a permanent reference for acting uprightly, and toward our neighbors. Hear about God “shaking a building straight,” and how might need to be “shaken straight.”

Join us for our Independence Day Sunday message! Hear why freedom and independence aren’t really the same thing in God’s Kingdom. Hear Pastor Dave confess to petty larceny.

Who set the foundations of the earth? Who constrained the seas to their boundaries? Who can still the waves, and command the wind? Do you know? Hear about Him.