Hear the Good News preached each week from First Covenant Church (Lincoln, NE).
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Welcoming God's presence begins with Jesus. Here are a few questions you can ask to draw closer:How have I seen God at work?What is God doing in me right now?What do I hope God will do next?Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Be devoted to the truth and use it wisely.Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Greed is Never SatisfiedIntegrity is More Valuable than StuffGenerosity Fulfills (Worry Kills)Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Be a model of maturity over temptation and commitment to Christ. Resources mentioned: https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/life-group-questions-may-11-2025/Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Life is a gift. And it should be handled as a gift. We are not to live murderously. Jesus calls us to live lovingly towards his gift of life.Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
If you follow Jesus, you are a saint. Saints live in the light, not the darkness. Preached at Encouragement Kingdom Outreach on April 27, 2025).
Saints who develop Saints (or Disciples who make Disciples) are invitational and hospitable.Preacher: Pastor Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
John is telling us a true story. Do you believe him ? Could God raise Jesus from the dead? Is Jesus speaking to you today? Do you want the power of God in you? Do you want the presence of an all loving, powerful God with you always? Do you want Joy when things are good and when things are not?Preacher: Pastor Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Jesus is Lord of the colt. Jesus is Lord of his disciples. Is Jesus your Lord? What needs to be untied in your life for Jesus to fully claim you as his own?Preacher: Pastor Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
Parents should not make it difficult to fulfill this commandment. Look to Christ to guide you as you honor your father and mother, this is a command with a promise. Preacher: Pastor Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE
We REST so that we might be free to worship God; and we give God worship, in part, by TRUSTING him enough to rest.Preacher: Dr. Garrett Hope.FIND US ONLINE
1) God's name represents God's identity, authority, and reputation. 2) Misusing God's name shows a lack of reverence for who God is.3) How we speak about God reflects our relationship with God.Preacher: Mark Schwarting.FIND US ONLINE
God's promises are good for those who love him, who yield to him. God wants to claim you as his own. Live like it. Worship God alone.Preacher: Evan Westburg.FIND US ONLINE
Through Jesus, God has invited you and me to true life. He has made the claim: You are mine. Have you said yes to Jesus?Does your life reflect that claim: You are mine?Preacher: Evan Westburg.FIND US ONLINE
Mission and Values highlighted in this series:1) As long as I follow Jesus I can always grow more. (Luke 6:40) 2) God has been completely hospitable to me through Jesus, as a disciple I desire to be just as hospitable. (Luke 7:44-46) 3) I believe God will act in the world when I pray, often beyond my expectations. (Matthew 26:29) 4) I do not fear the world, questions about truth and reality should be asked and answered truthfully. (1 Thess. 2:13) 5) The next generation needs to be taught the truth. (Ps 145:4 & Ephesians 4:12-13)Preacher: Evan Westburg.FIND US ONLINE
Mission and Values highlighted in this series: As long as I follow Jesus I can always grow more. (Luke 6:40) God has been completely hospitable to me through Jesus, as a disciple I desire to be just as hospitable. (Luke 7:44-46) I believe God will act in the world when I pray, often beyond my expectations. (Matthew 26:29) I do not fear the world, questions about truth and reality should be asked and answered truthfully. (1 Thess. 2:13) The next generation needs to be taught the truth. (Ps 145:4 & Ephesians 4:12-13)Preacher: Evan Westburg.FIND US ONLINE
Mission and Values highlighted in this series: As long as I follow Jesus I can always grow more. (Luke 6:40) God has been completely hospitable to me through Jesus, as a disciple I desire to be just as hospitable. (Luke 7:44-46) I believe God will act in the world when I pray, often beyond my expectations. (Matthew 26:29) I do not fear the world, questions about truth and reality should be asked and answered truthfully. (1 Thess. 2:13) The next generation needs to be taught the truth. (Ps 145:4 & Ephesians 4:12-13)Preacher: Mark Schwarting.FIND US ONLINE
Mission and Values highlighted in this series:As long as I follow Jesus I can always grow more. (Luke 6:40)God has been completely hospitable to me through Jesus, as a disciple I desire to be just as hospitable. (Luke 7:44-46)I believe God will act in the world when I pray, often beyond my expectations. (Matthew 26:29)I do not fear the world, questions about truth and reality should be asked and answered truthfully. (1 Thess. 2:13)The next generation needs to be taught the truth. (Ps 145:4 & Ephesians 4:12-13)Preacher: Evan Westburg.FIND US ONLINE
Mission and Values highlighted in this series: As long as I follow Jesus I can always grow more. (Luke 6:40) God has been completely hospitable to me through Jesus, as a disciple I desire to be just as hospitable. (Luke 7:44-46) I believe God will act in the world when I pray, often beyond my expectations. (Matthew 26:29) I do not fear the world, questions about truth and reality should be asked and answered truthfully. (1 Thess. 2:13) The next generation needs to be taught the truth. (Ps 145:4 & Ephesians 4:12-13) Preacher: Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
God is a God of order, not chaos. Eagerly desire the gifts. Seek God's order in your life, first through Jesus. Then through His Spirit. Preacher: Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
God is a God of order, not chaos. He provides visible gifts that demonstrate order and provide clarity. Preacher: Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
Though some believe God to be quiet, God is actually speaking all the time. Through the Holy Spirit God reveals who he is and who you are supposed to be. Then the amazing thing occurs, God provides the power to know him and become who we are supposed to through the Holy Spirit. Preacher: Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
God is not a God of formulas. Preacher: Mark Schwarting. FIND US ONLINE
Listening to God's voice is essential, especially through Scripture. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
God can speak to you even when you're not paying attention. Luke 1:39-45. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
How should we respond to the advent of the Messiah? Luke 3:7-18. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE
This radio drama is adapted from Scripture by Vern Hansen. Edited and revised by Dr. Garrett Hope. Special thanks to our cast at First Covenant Church (Lincoln, NE) on their performance.
Through Jesus I am free from the curse of sin to be a blessing to God and his beloved creation. Luke 1:67-79. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Hope requires trust. Do you trust God more than anything? Luke 21:25-36. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Matthew 19:26. Preacher: Pastor Matt Norlen, Lead Pastor, Ceresco Covenant Church. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Following requires commitment. Commitment requires trust. 2 Kings 2:1-18. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
God's mercy is an invitation to turn from wrong to right. God's mercy is active, seeking the lost to bring them home. 2 Kings 1:1-18. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
When you have good news, you want to share it more, not less. Romans 10:15. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
It is better to choose humility than to be served humble pie. 1 Kings 21:1-29. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
God can be trusted. What doe we learn about how Elijah demonstrates trust in God? 1 Kings 19:19-21. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
What is your Mount Horeb? Where do you go or what do you do when you are deeply in need of God's presence? 1 Kings 19:9b-18. Preacher: Mark Schwarting. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Luke 5:27-32. Preacher: Rev. Brian Johnson, Superintendent of the Midwest Conference. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
People often reject God in search of satisfaction only to discover that God is what they truly need. God does not need you, but you need God. 1 Kings 18:20-46. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Psalm 78. Guest Preacher: David Dillon. Worship & Communications Pastor at Centennial Covenant Church, Littleton, CO (https://centcov.org/). FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Trusting God takes practice. The wise put their trust in God, fools trust themselves. 1 Kings 18:1-15. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
God provides. It is in His character. The big questions are: Why does God provide? What does God provide? When does God provide? How does God provide? 1 Kings 17:7-24. Preacher: Rev. John Harris, Encouragement Kingdom Outreach. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
It is easy to understand what it takes to lose faith when the brook runs dry. How can trust in God be increased even in dry times? 1 Kings 17:7-24. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Elijah was called to be the voice of God in an unfaithful time. He followed through but even Elijah had moments of doubt. What did he learn? God provides; God is faithful; God can be trusted. 1 Kings 17:1-7. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Psalm 8. Preacher: Brandi Kejr. Brandi serves as the office manager for the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church and is a member of First Covenant Church of Omaha. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
If you are not willing to face your problems, you are not ready to embrace God's promises. Revelation 3:14-22. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Jesus has won the victory. Jesus' promises are true. When you have the desire to run or give up, don't flee. Walk with Jesus to the open door. Revelation 3:7-13. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
A faithful church seeks success that Jesus would consider success. Revelation 3:1-6. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. FIND US ONLINE https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/ WHO WE ARE We are disciples who make disciples. Join us Sunday at 9:00 am in person or online. Stay connected with our e-news at https://FirstCovLincoln.flocknote.com or text FirstCovLincoln to 84576.
Jesus has power and authority. So does his church. Revelation 2:18-29. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/
If we are God's people, we should embrace God's blessings. Revelation 2:12-17. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/
What does it take to persevere when you face affliction because you follow Jesus? Our confidence in Jesus is strengthened when the road is tough. Revelation 2:8-11. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/
Don't just serve Jesus. Love Jesus above all else. Revelation 2:1-7. Preacher: Pastor Evan Westburg. https://firstcovenantlincoln.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstCovLincoln/ https://www.youtube.com/@FirstCovLincoln/