First Pres Maumee

Where do we turn to seek answers to hard questions? Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert starts a new sermon series called, “Being Human in the Age of AI”.

Today we explore the relationship between our church and our ministry partner, Young Life.  Pastor Clint Tolbert illustrates this in comparison with Acts 13:1-5.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert turns to Acts 2:42-47. He talks about how we can maintain our spirit for worship, even as we try to decide the ways God is calling us to participate in the Church.

Today, Pastor Jason Armstrong points to 1 Peter 1:3-9, reminding us we have a present living hope, and inheritance through the mercy of God and Jesus’ resurrection.

Bringing our Hebrews series to a close, Pastor Clint Tolbert finishes chapter 13. With the call to live by the new covenant — the author encourages the church to nurture a continuing state of worship, until Jesus returns.

Today, Landon Rohrer looks at the check list in Hebrews 13:1-14. Then he invites us to put down our spiritual check-lists, and have a check-up with God.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert enlightens us with Hebrews 12:18-29. The author uses the vivid imagery of two mountains, Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion, to help his readers consider the way they approach God.

Continuing the discussion of holiness, Pastor Clint Tolbert brings up Hebrews 12:12-17. He shows a person’s holiness stems from faith, and extends in how we care for one another.

Have you wondered why God allows suffering? Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert answers with Hebrews 12:3-13. Strive for holiness and you will discover joy even in hardship; seek happiness, and you’re sure to be disappointed in the end.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert encourages us with Hebrews 12:1-3, to run through life unhindered, focusing on Jesus, expect opposition, and be prepared to not easily give up.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert looks at the life and faith of Moses, in Hebrews 11:24-28. Living in faith means choosing the way of Christ, even when the path itself is not clear.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert considers the faith spoken of in Hebrews 11:1-6. That faith is not a feeling, but an envisioned certitude that determines our actions, and the course of our lives.

Today, through Hebrews 10:26-39, Pastor Jason Armstrong encourages the faithful to stand together, and persevere in Christ against the trouble and persecution of the world.

Today, Landon Rohrer continues our sermon series with Hebrews 10:19-25. Showing us that through Jesus, God gives us a new heart, secure hope, and direct access to God’s presence. Jesus calls us to live by faith and be known by his love.

Guest Preacher, Pastor Tom Fraser, leads us through Hebrews 10:1-18. He reminds us that for those who believe, the sacrifice of Christ Jesus puts us in right relationship with God.

The Red Cross sometimes refers to blood as “the gift of life.” Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert takes it a step further with Hebrews 9:11-28. In this case, the blood of Christ enables us to take hold of life under the New Covenant.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert shows through Hebrews 8:1-13, that the old covenant based on works has been fulfilled. The new covenant is a faith focused on Jesus.

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert uses Hebrews 6:13-20 to show us, through the storms of life and faith, that Jesus is the anchor holding us firm and secure.

What is the evidence of faith in your life? Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert teaches from Hebrews 6:1-12. This passage calls us to examine our life for the evidence of genuine faith – spiritual disciplines that help us mature in Christ.

Today, Landon Rohrer continues in the sermon series with Hebrews 4:14-5:14. We learn Jesus is our high priest who enables us to draw near to God, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Today, Pastor Jason Armstrong takes us through Hebrews 4:1-13. It reminds us if we remain obedient to Christ, we will enter into the eternal, spiritual rest offered by God.

When you consider Jesus… what is happening in your heart? Today, Dr. Rupert Loyd uses Hebrews 3:1-19 to help us understand, if Jesus is here, how will we respond?

Today, Pastor Clint Tolbert helps us to understand Hebrews 2:1-18. This passage asks the question, “What will you do when you face suffering as a result of following Jesus?”

Today we start a new series in the book of Hebrews. Landon Rohrer shows us Hebrews 1:1-14 to help us recognize who Jesus is. He is the Son of God, he speaks today, and he is superior to all creation. The one who lived, died, and rose for you.

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Clint Tolbert uses Luke 24:13-35, to help us recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of all we hope for.