First Christian Union

John is bringing us a message from 1 Corinthians 15:29-34 where we discover how the resurrection gives meaning to our faith, purpose for our suffering, and power to our morality. If there is no resurrection, even or baptism is insignificant and has to meaning.

John brings us another message from 1 Corinthians 15. This time, we'll look at how the resurrection of Christ guarantees not just life after death, but a kingdom where death itself dies and hope springs eternal.

John's sermon today focuses on 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 where we discover that without the resurrection, our faith is futile and we are still in our sins.

John is bringing us a message from 1 Corinthians 15 where we learn that the Gospel message is where we take our stand. When the world around is is skeptical of all the statements about Christ, Paul reassures us that there is verifiable evidence on which we can put our hope.

John is bringing us a message from 1 Corinthians 14 where we learn that God has an expectation for His people to worship with order and not chaos. The gifts that He has given us through His Holy Spirit are designed to bring the most benefit to the body of Christ when they are used in their proper manner.

This message explores the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians. Here we discover the ultimate gift of the Spirit that everyone should seek to possess in abundance, the gift of love. In our sermon, John will help us discover why love is so essential, what love looks like, and why love endures.

In this sermon, John covers Paul's letter to Corinthians where he discusses the aspect of the differences in the body of Christ, yet how they are drawn together as one. While we each are blessed with unique gifts, those gifts are designed to build up the body of Christ.

In our message today, John shares with us how the Christians in Corinth were making a mockery of the Lord's Supper because of their divisive spirit. So, Paul confronts their attitude and actions and reminds them of the purpose behind the memorial and warns them about partaking of it in an unworthy manner.

John brings us another message in our study through 1 Corinthians. In chapter 11, Paul addresses a difficult subject that was complicating things in the church of Corinth. He speaks to the issue of how men and women are to worship God in proper decorum and godly order. It's not really about head coverings, rather it's about our identity in Christ and following God's design for life.

Dennis McConnaughhay with Central Christian College of the Bible is our speaker today. He brings to us a message of hope when life is hard.

In this sermon, from 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1, we'll learn that God expects our full devotion and worship. He is a jealous God and doesn't want to share us with demons who are found in the idolatries of the world. While we have freedom in Christ, we are called to serve Him and others, not to be served. In everything we do, we are to do it for the glory of God.

As chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians begins, Paul is giving a history lesson of Israel's past to remind the Corinthians that even though you may have the blessings of God in your life, even though you may be privileged to be considered His chosen people, you have to live a life of faithfulness. When temptations come your way, God expects you to resist and overcome, however, if you are ready for that yet, He always provides a way of escape.

John brings us another message from the book of 1 Corinthians. This sermon comes from chapter 9 where Paul tells us that true Christian freedom means sacrificing personal rights, adapting to others, and living with discipline to advance the gospel for God's glory and the salvation of others.

John brings us another sermon from the book of 1 Corinthians. This message comes from chapter 8 where the apostle Paul is addressing the issue of eating meat that has been sacrificed to idols. But, in truth, Paul is speaking more to us about how we live out the freedom we have in Christ without doing harm to others in their vulnerable faith.

John brings us another message through 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, where Paul teaches that whether single or married, we are called to live with undivided devotion to God, making choices that prioritize His eternal kingdom over temporary distractions

In our message today from 1 Corinthians 7, John teaches us that no matter our marital status or social situation, we are called to faithfulness, contentment, and identity in Christ. Our lives are not defined by circumstances, but by the One who called us.

In this message, John speaks to us about our sexual integrity. While the world may view sexual relationships outside the bounds of marriage, God has other plans for it. We are informed by Paul that our bodies are not our own, they were bought with a price, therefore, we are to glorify God in everything with do with them.

John is bringing us a message from 1 Corinthians 6 where we discover the church has developed a problem of taking each other to court, making a public spectacle of Christ before a non-believing world. Paul has a lot to say about how we should resolve conflicts within the church through wisdom, humility, and holiness.

In this message we'll explore God's urgent call in 1 Corinthians 5 to purge the leaven of sin through loving discipline. This is about legalism or shame but about protecting the church's holiness and restoring the sinner to Christ. We'll see three truths: the danger of tolerating sin, the necessity of biblical discipline, and the hope of holiness in Christ.

A special Father's Day sermon focusing on the challenge to be men of integrity as we lead our families toward godliness. John takes a look at the character of God and how that inspires men to follow His example to live above reproach.

In this sermon, John takes a look at 1 Corinthians 4 where we find Paul's challenge to re-evaluate our understanding of true Christian leadership and what discipleship is all about. It is defined by humble service, faithful stewardship, and fatherly mentoring of those we lead to Christ.

In our sermon, John brings to us a message from 1 Corinthians 3 where Paul confronts the church in Corinth about how they've been building their life of faith. He challenges them and us to build on the foundation of Jesus Christ.

When the world of chaos is calling your name, you need to listen to another voice, the voice of God, spoken through His Spirit. It has been a hidden call to God's wisdom that only through faith in Jesus Christ is it made readily available. In 1 Corinthians 2, John brings us a message that unveils God's wisdom in a world of noise.

As we round out the 1st chapter of the first letter to the Corinthians, John helps us understand that the foolishness of the gospel message centered on the cross of Jesus Christ, is greater than anything the world and its wisdom can understand. God uses the foolish to shame the wise, He uses the weak to shame the strong, and He uses us to make a difference.

In this sermon, John shares with us that Paul transitions in his letter from praise to confrontation. It seems someone has snitched on their behavior in Corinth and there are some factions beginning to surface concerning preachers.

This episode in our sermon series begins at the start of the epistle of First Corinthians where we are introduced to Paul and the Church in Corinth. Here, we discover that God has called, equipped, and sustained us for His glory.

This episode is the beginning of a new sermon series through the book of First Corinthians. Today, Jesse brings us some introductory remarks helping to set the stage for what the apostle Paul is about to write to the church in Corinth.

In our final sermon through our series on miracles John shares with us the greatest miracle of all, the resurrection of Jesus.

What would it have been like to have been a soldier on duty the day of the resurrection of Jesus. In this sermon, John takes a look behind the scenes at what might have been the reaction of a Roman soldier as he witnessed not only the death but the resurrection of Jesus and how it might have changed his life.

Our miracle finds us in the midst of controversy for Peter and Jesus. Is Jesus obligated to pay the temple tax or is He not? As John brings us this message from Matthew 17, we'll discover that not only is Jesus not liable for the tax, but all children of God aren't. However, in our freedom, we are live in humility just as Jesus did.

In our sermon in this episode, John takes us to Matthew 15 and Luke 7 where discover Jesus leaving Galilee and familiar surroundings and He ventures out to the region of Phoenicia where He encounters a Canaanite woman in search of a miracle for her daughter. What we learn is that even dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the master's table, insinuating that even Gentiles can find favor and grace in the plan of God for the redemption of the world.

In this message John takes us back to Matthew 17 where we find Jesus' disciples unable to heal a boy who is possessed by a demon. Jesus, having absolute authority, even over the forces of evil in this world, confronts their lack of faith and challenges them and us to put our confidence in Him. Jesus' victory at the cross conquered Satan's stronghold on us and we no longer are bound by his control. Jesus is victorious.

Our message come from Matthew 17:1-8 where we discover a whole new way of looking at Jesus. As He took with Him three of His disciples up on a mountain, Jesus was transfigured before their eyes and the saw Him in a fresh new light. John challenges us to not only see Jesus with new understanding but to trust and obey Him because of who He truly is.

In our message today, John helps us understand the compassion of Jesus as He recognizes the need of the people and prioritizes their need above and beyond His. By feed the 5000, Jesus leads them to an understanding that He is truly the Bread of Life which they are searching for. Only He can satisfy our hunger for righeousness.

In this episode, John is bringing us another message in our sermon series over the miracles of Jesus. Our message today focuses on Matthew 9:27-34 where we find Jesus restoring the sight to two blind men and confronted the blindness of the Pharisees.

In our sermon we see two miracles where people in desperate situations reach out to Jesus for healing. Both are important to Him and Jesus takes the time necessary for both, even when it seems like and interruption causes one request to suffer loss. We are challenged to reach out to Jesus when we are in desperation.

Our message today comes from Matthew 9 where Jesus demonstrates His authority not only to heal those with infirmities and disease but also to forgive the sins of men. While some may focus on His miraculous ability to heal the physical, His ability to bring healing to the spiritual life is even greater.

Our third sermon in this series brings us to the end of Matthew chapter 8. In this message, John shares with us the authority of Jesus as He performs two miracles that demonstrate His true identity. Christ calms creation when it is robust and tumultuous and Christ conquers chaos when our spiritual lives are out of control.

In this message from John, we will take a close examination of three miracles found in Matthew 8 where Jesus touches the lives of those who are sick and brings healing to their infirmities. We'll also discover that Jesus not only brings physical healing but holistic healing, as well. His concern is ultimately to heal us from the disease of sin and death.

With this sermon, we begin a new sermon series, "It Would Take a Miracle." This series will take us through the miracles that are presented in the book of Matthew. Our first sermon deals with defining what miracles are and their purpose as found in Matthew 4.

The final sermon in our series over the Adventure of Discipleship. In this sermon, John brings us a message that focuses on the Goal of Discipleship...to make disciples who love God and others.

Our third sermon in our Adventure of Discipleship takes us to the book of John chapter 6 where Jesus has made some very bold statements about who He is. Many people who have been following Him now decide to walk away and He asks the twelve if they want to leave also. Peter, replies with boldness that Jesus is the only One who has the words of eternal life and that they see Him as the Holy One of God. In our sermon John will take a look at two specific disciples to demonstrate the difference between those who have a heart of discipleship and those who only have a heart for themselves.

The second sermon in our series of the Adventure of Discipleship brings us to examining the Cost of Discipleship. Following Jesus isn't as simple or easy as many may make it out to be. Jesus has some expectations for those who would choose to follow after Him. In this message John will take at look at what it might cost us to be a disciple of Christ.

Our first sermon in a series entitle, The Adventure of Discipleship, John brings us message about the "Call to Discipleship." In it, we will look at the Basis for the Call, the Purpose of the Call, and the Framework of the Call and how this is to be transforming in the life of a follower of Jesus.

As we close out the year 2024, Jesse Frame brings us a challenging message to pursue holiness in our life. Taking a look back at the history of Israel and how God called them, set them apart for holiness, and blessed them time and time again, yet, the people of Israel would not take serious the discipline of holiness. As we enter 2025, may we make our pursuit of holiness one that is disciplined enough to keep us faithful to God.

In our final message in this Christmas series, John takes a look at reason for Jesus' birth. He was born to die, but not just at any moment, even if others sought to take His life. He was born to go to the cross. So, how far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary? That's the big question we must answer.

In our third sermon in this series, John brings us a message focused on the impact of the magi from the east who came to worship the newborn King. They discover, like all those since who've met Jesus, that once you've encountered Him, you'll never go back the way you came.

John brings us a message over the passage in Luke 2 where the angels announced to the shepherds the birth of Jesus. From the glories of heaven to the humble circumstances of the fields outside Bethlehem the most wonderful news was shared.

Welcome to our new Christmas series, Hollywood Christmas. In our first message, John takes us to Luke 1 and Matthew 1 where we discover the angel Gabriel bringing messages to both Mary and Joseph concerning the coming of Jesus. When God sends a message, our only response should be followed by faith and obedience.

In our final sermon over our series of Joshua, John brings us to the conclusion in Joshua 24 where we see Joshua calling all the tribes together at Shechem for one final appeal to remain faithful to God. Reminding them of all that God has done for them, Joshua challenges all of Israel to choose for themselves whom they will serve.

In this episode John brings us to Joshua 23 where we see that Joshua has called all the leaders of Israel together to give them a final challenge to remain faithful to God as they lead His people.