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"Satisfaction" Love: Week 3 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 2-20-22 www.1pres.org/giving

Tasha and Ken finish up discussion of the commandment to not kill and move onto the commandment against adultery.

When we say "God is in charge," what do we mean?   Recognizing the limits of our understanding of God and God's power opens the door to a deeper faith.  In this episode Stephen and Phil discuss our understanding of God relative to our abilities.  They talk about Church, faith and the idea of pilgrimage.  Join us!

"Loyalty Card" Love: Week 2 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 2-13-22

What does it mean to honor our father and mother? How do we live it out as children and how do we live it out as adults?

We tend to get upset about all sort of things in culture.  From how we greet one another at the holidays, to the use of Scripture to justify racism, Christians in America seem to be all over the map as we try to negotiate our faith in society.  Phil and Stephen discuss issues of faith and our relationship with culture, and what our posture to society should be.  Check it out. 

"Love is a Many Splendored Thing" Love: Week 1 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 2-6-22

It is time to rest!  Take a break, kick up your feet, close your email and listen for awhile as Ken and Phil talk about the commandment to remember, or is it observe, the Sabbath.  This week we talk about one of God's greatest gifts to humanity, how we should approach it in our modern world, and what it means for the world to come.  Join us.  

For centuries Christians have pushed women into background and support roles in the Church.  It has happened for so long we tend to think it's the appropriate thing, but is it?  Should women be allowed to preach and teach?  Are women entitled to equal roles with men in the Church? In this episode, Phil and Stephen talk about the role of women in the Church, why they believe in equal...

"Call, a Friend" Dreams and Visions: Week 4 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 1-30-22

We've heard that we aren't supposed to take the Lord's name in vain, but what does that really mean?  And what is the Lord's name, anyway?  In this episode Phil and Ken discuss oaths, blasphemy and how a single sentence can be so complex to live out and practice.  

Have you ever heard someone say, "the devil made me do it?"  The devil, or Satan, is a complicated figure in Christianity.  For some, he is literally the embodiment of evil. For others, the devil is a personification of the human propensity for sin.  In this episode Phil and Stephen talk about the devil.  What does Scripture say?  Is there more to him than we imagine. &nbs...

"The Ez-Files" Dreams and Visions: Week 3 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 1-23-22

This week Phil and Stephen look at some of the most common Christian platitudes.  Heaven needed another angel.  God doesn't give us more than we can handle.  God helps those who help themselves.  When God closes one door He opens another.  Phrases like these help us say something when we feel uncertain about what to say, but are they helpful?  Could we do better? &nbs...

"Madness" Dreams and Visions: Week 2 Rev. Tasha Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 1-16-22

Over the coming 8 weeks we will look at the Ten Commandments.  The Ten Commandments have become powerful symbols in current American culture wars.  Because of this, they have become loaded with meaning they don't necessarily hold and they have been used as a cudgel to attack those who seem to be deviating from their teaching.  Over this series we will try to reclaim these vital bibl...

In this new series, Phil Blackburn and Stephen Martin tackle some common misconceptions in modern Christianity.  This week, we ask the question, does God want us to be rich?  We address the faulty idea that if you give to the church you are likely to get what you want.  And we talk about what the material benefits of faith are or are not.  

"Big Dreams in the House of the Lord" Dreams and Visions: Week 1 Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 1-9-22

Christmas Eve Worship 12-24-21

Rham wonders what to do as mountain bike racing season approaches?  Shall he skip worship and race?  If not, why not?  Listen as Phil and Rham talk about worship attendance, church and the nature of Christian community.  

Silent Nights is a live, online meditative worship service beginning December 1st at 6:00 pm CST. Take a weekly break from the craziness of the season for a few minutes of scripture, prayer, song, and light.

Lessons and Carols Worship A service of scripture and music. DayOne Worship 12-19-21

Silent Nights is a live, online meditative worship service beginning December 1st at 6:00 pm CST. Take a weekly break from the craziness of the season for a few minutes of scripture, prayer, song, and light.

"Work Requirements" Rev. Phillip Blackburn Sanctuary Worship 12-12-21