First Pres Maumee

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Acts 3:1-10, where Peter and John see and offer healing to a lame man, by the power of Jesus. What are we offering to those we see?

Pastor Jason Armstrong leads us through Luke 24:36-49 and Acts 1:1-14. Jesus entrusted his ministry to the apostles, through the power of the Holy Spirit. How have you been empowered by the Holy Spirit?

Pastor Clint Tolbert tells the story in Mark 16:1-8. The women at the empty tomb were told of the resurrection and to share the good news, but they were left trembling and bewildered. What Now?

Pastor Clint Tolbert talks about Mark 11:1-11 and 14:3-9. He shows us that God’s Spirit, not our own reason, will enable us to take hold of God’s kingdom.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Mark 13:1-8 and 24-37. To receive Jesus’ kingdom we must watch for his return, not with anxiousness, but eager anticipation.

Pastor Jason Armstrong talks about Mark 12:28-44 and asks, “Are you offering God your entire life, or only the surplus?”

Pastor Clint Tolbert shows us with Mark 12: 1-17, that the more we try to control our life by ourselves, the less we are able to trust in God’s kingdom.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Mark 10:32-45. As the disciples vie for positions of importance, Jesus teaches that greatness will be found by taking on the identity of a servant.

Pastor Jason Armstrong looks at Mark 10:17-31. Those who live their life depending on their own wealth and power have difficulty finding God, but those who place their trust in God will have treasure stored up in heaven.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Mark 8:27 – 9:8. Jesus calls us to pivot away from using power to serve ourselves, toward using our power to serve him, by serving others.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Mark 6:1-29 with a warning. Three ways we might reject Jesus and his kingdom, without even knowing it.

Pastor Clint Tolbert leads us through Mark 5:21-43. Demonstrating the power of the kingdom by healing a woman inflicted with bleeding, and raising a young girl from the dead, Jesus calls people to trust in him, not give in to desperate fear.

Pastor Tom Fraser uses Romans 8:22-39 to talk about suffering. It’s a problem each of us must face. How we respond reveals our biblical understanding of the purpose of suffering.

Pastor Clint Tolbert leads us through the parables in Mark 4:1-34. Placing our hope in the kingdom of God will feel like foolishness at times, but God’s Word calls us to hope in what we cannot see. This is the definition of faith.

Pastor Jason Armstrong starts the new year with Mark 2:1-22. Jesus speaks with authority and performs miracles the people had never seen before. How do you respond to Jesus’ authority?

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Mark 1:1-20. Mark declares that the long awaited kingdom has come near and calls the people to return to God (repent), surrendering themselves, believing completely in Him.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Luke 1:5-25 and 57-80. Silence is a gift we struggle to receive; yet without it we will not begin to comprehend God’s profound movement in our lives.

Pastor Jason Armstrong uses the Book of Ezra to consider how we worship and serve God under different circumstances.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Isaiah 40:1-11, and God’s comfort for his people. Those who receive the message in the midst of despair, are called to be the messengers of this comfort and joy.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Jeremiah 33:14-18. He helps us to recognize, our desperate need for salvation is required if we are to embrace the coming Savior.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about Second Kings 22 and 23. Under the rule of King Josiah, the book of the law is rediscovered in the temple. As it is read, Josiah tears his robes in repentance, and leads the people to renew their covenant before God.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about “The Song of the Vineyard” in Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:1-5. Through song, God expresses his heartbreak over Israel’s betrayal, announcing the devastating consequences, along with the promise of the One who will rightly restore all things.

Pastor Jason Armstrong leads us through Hosea 11:1-9, learning that when we turn from God, we are not punished in the way we deserve. Instead we find an opportunity for restoration and forgiveness, because of God’s compassion.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about 1 Kings 18:17-39. Elijah confronts Ahab for his disobedience, and calls upon God to demonstrate his power as a way of calling the people to repentance and devotion.

Pastor Clint Tolbert speaks about 1 Kings 12:1-17 & 25-29, and Reformation Sunday. There are many ways to use the power we have to serve ourselves, but Jesus’ is the only way that leads to life.