First United Church Podcast

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Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—we are more than conquerors! This series tackles some of the unseen issues that we all deal with: comparison, apathy, labels, and fear. Through Christ, we can overcome all these attacks of the evil one.

Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—we are more than conquerors! This series tackles some of the unseen issues that we all deal with: comparison, apathy, labels, and fear. Through Christ, we can overcome all these attacks of the evil one.

Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—we are more than conquerors! This series tackles some of the unseen issues that we all deal with: comparison, apathy, labels, and fear. Through Christ, we can overcome all these attacks of the evil one.

Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—we are more than conquerors! This series tackles some of the unseen issues that we all deal with: comparison, apathy, labels, and fear. Through Christ, we can overcome all these attacks of the evil one.

Despite the uncertainty of the world and the pressure we place on ourselves, Scripture directs us to release that anxiety to God. When we do, we don’t have to lie awake at night. Our shortness of breath can be replaced by life-giving rest. We can feel a peace that goes beyond all understanding.

Despite the uncertainty of the world and the pressure we place on ourselves, Scripture directs us to release that anxiety to God. When we do, we don’t have to lie awake at night. Our shortness of breath can be replaced by life-giving rest. We can feel a peace that goes beyond all understanding.

Despite the uncertainty of the world and the pressure we place on ourselves, Scripture directs us to release that anxiety to God. When we do, we don’t have to lie awake at night. Our shortness of breath can be replaced by life-giving rest. We can feel a peace that goes beyond all understanding.

Jesus used lots of cultural references to illustrate truth. That's what we are doing in this series. We will take songs that are popular in our culture and teach Biblical truth from them. Join us a we allow God to speak to us in some unexpected ways.

Jesus used lots of cultural references to illustrate truth. That's what we are doing in this series. We will take songs that are popular in our culture and teach Biblical truth from them. Join us a we allow God to speak to us in some unexpected ways.

Jesus used lots of cultural references to illustrate truth. That's what we are doing in this series. We will take songs that are popular in our culture and teach Biblical truth from them. Join us a we allow God to speak to us in some unexpected ways.

Can God be good when life is not? When life hits hard, it plunges us into a sea of questions we hoped we'd never have to ask. But when you feel broken, abandoned, and struggling to find answers, there's a beacon in the storm. This is a message series focusing on the book of Habakkuk, it shows us how we can cling to God even when our circumstances are overwhelming because He will carry us through the storm.

Can God be good when life is not? When life hits hard, it plunges us into a sea of questions we hoped we'd never have to ask. But when you feel broken, abandoned, and struggling to find answers, there's a beacon in the storm. This is a message series focusing on the book of Habakkuk, it shows us how we can cling to God even when our circumstances are overwhelming because He will carry us through the storm.

Can God be good when life is not? When life hits hard, it plunges us into a sea of questions we hoped we'd never have to ask. But when you feel broken, abandoned, and struggling to find answers, there's a beacon in the storm. This is a message series focusing on the book of Habakkuk, it shows us how we can cling to God even when our circumstances are overwhelming because He will carry us through the storm.

It’s all in your head. But what if that’s a good thing? Too often we’re prisoners to our thoughts: those voices telling us to worry, that we aren’t good enough, or that we can’t ever change our behavior. This series shines a light on the strongholds that hold us down and gives us the tools we need to shatter them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can rewire our brain to become the person God designed us to be.

It’s all in your head. But what if that’s a good thing? Too often we’re prisoners to our thoughts: those voices telling us to worry, that we aren’t good enough, or that we can’t ever change our behavior. This series shines a light on the strongholds that hold us down and gives us the tools we need to shatter them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can rewire our brain to become the person God designed us to be.

It’s all in your head. But what if that’s a good thing? Too often we’re prisoners to our thoughts: those voices telling us to worry, that we aren’t good enough, or that we can’t ever change our behavior. This series shines a light on the strongholds that hold us down and gives us the tools we need to shatter them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can rewire our brain to become the person God designed us to be.

It’s all in your head. But what if that’s a good thing? Too often we’re prisoners to our thoughts: those voices telling us to worry, that we aren’t good enough, or that we can’t ever change our behavior. This series shines a light on the strongholds that hold us down and gives us the tools we need to shatter them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can rewire our brain to become the person God designed us to be.

These days it’s easy to see life the way we want to. We can filter our images, pick the news we want to hear, and listen only to the viewpoints that agree with us. When we do that, we start to distort our view of the world. The same thing can happen to our view of God. We reshape our perception of Him into what we want to believe, or what we want to think about others. Jesus came to bring us the truth about God and His plan for us, and it doesn’t always sound like what you may think.

These days it’s easy to see life the way we want to. We can filter our images, pick the news we want to hear, and listen only to the viewpoints that agree with us. When we do that, we start to distort our view of the world. The same thing can happen to our view of God. We reshape our perception of Him into what we want to believe, or what we want to think about others. Jesus came to bring us the truth about God and His plan for us, and it doesn’t always sound like what you may think.

These days it’s easy to see life the way we want to. We can filter our images, pick the news we want to hear, and listen only to the viewpoints that agree with us. When we do that, we start to distort our view of the world. The same thing can happen to our view of God. We reshape our perception of Him into what we want to believe, or what we want to think about others. Jesus came to bring us the truth about God and His plan for us, and it doesn’t always sound like what you may think.

These days it’s easy to see life the way we want to. We can filter our images, pick the news we want to hear, and listen only to the viewpoints that agree with us. When we do that, we start to distort our view of the world. The same thing can happen to our view of God. We reshape our perception of Him into what we want to believe, or what we want to think about others. Jesus came to bring us the truth about God and His plan for us, and it doesn’t always sound like what you may think.

In many ways, hymns are the oral history of our faith. Like the Psalms in Scripture, they are passed from generation to generation and sung in cathedrals, chapels, or around a family piano. In this series we will delve into some of those classic hymns and explore their meaning, breathing new life into their melodies to illuminate the hope they have for us today.

Knowing your forever can shape your today. The questions we have about life after death—Is there a heaven? Am I good enough? What if I’m not?—can leave us wondering. But that doesn’t mean we have to live in fear. Discover why our ideas of life after death could change everything.

Knowing your forever can shape your today. The questions we have about life after death—Is there a heaven? Am I good enough? What if I’m not?—can leave us wondering. But that doesn’t mean we have to live in fear. Discover why our ideas of life after death could change everything.

Do you believe in miracles? Chalk it up to coincidence or luck if you want, but we think there’s something bigger going on when the impossible happens. This series is all about appreciating the fantastic, crazy, outlandish miracles that really happen and opening our eyes to the miraculous work Jesus can do in our hearts.

Do you believe in miracles? Chalk it up to coincidence or luck if you want, but we think there’s something bigger going on when the impossible happens. This series is all about appreciating the fantastic, crazy, outlandish miracles that really happen and opening our eyes to the miraculous work Jesus can do in our hearts.

Do you believe in miracles? Chalk it up to coincidence or luck if you want, but we think there’s something bigger going on when the impossible happens. This series is all about appreciating the fantastic, crazy, outlandish miracles that really happen and opening our eyes to the miraculous work Jesus can do in our hearts.

Do you believe in miracles? Chalk it up to coincidence or luck if you want, but we think there’s something bigger going on when the impossible happens. This series is all about appreciating the fantastic, crazy, outlandish miracles that really happen and opening our eyes to the miraculous work Jesus can do in our hearts.

Do your finances bring you fear or freedom? Whether you’re digging out of debt or planning for your future, now’s the time to build a foundation that endures. Investing in a brighter tomorrow starts by Keeping The Change today. This series covers biblical truths about finances, and how to find freedom in a debt-saturated world.

Do your finances bring you fear or freedom? Whether you’re digging out of debt or planning for your future, now’s the time to build a foundation that endures. Investing in a brighter tomorrow starts by Keeping The Change today. This series covers biblical truths about finances, and how to find freedom in a debt-saturated world.

Do your finances bring you fear or freedom? Whether you’re digging out of debt or planning for your future, now’s the time to build a foundation that endures. Investing in a brighter tomorrow starts by Keeping The Change today. This series covers biblical truths about finances, and how to find freedom in a debt-saturated world.

The trut is that it's often the small things that no one sees that results in the big things that everyone wants. Let's work on some of the small things and start making a big difference.

The trut is that it's often the small things that no one sees that results in the big things that everyone wants. Let's work on some of the small things and start making a big difference.

A message series designed to welcome those who are hurt and alone, this four-week resource teaches that God is with us in every moment. He’s with us through the pain. He comforts us in the waiting. He gives us courage when we feel anxious. Perfectly suited for the Christmas season, “God With Us” provides an inspirational reminder of the impact of Christ’s birth.

A message series designed to welcome those who are hurt and alone, this four-week resource teaches that God is with us in every moment. He’s with us through the pain. He comforts us in the waiting. He gives us courage when we feel anxious. Perfectly suited for the Christmas season, “God With Us” provides an inspirational reminder of the impact of Christ’s birth.

A message series designed to welcome those who are hurt and alone, this four-week resource teaches that God is with us in every moment. He’s with us through the pain. He comforts us in the waiting. He gives us courage when we feel anxious. Perfectly suited for the Christmas season, “God With Us” provides an inspirational reminder of the impact of Christ’s birth.

There are some people that just seem to suck the life out of us. Some are endlessly needy; others complain. Some you can’t trust because they’re manipulative, or just hypocrites. We know we’re supposed to love them, but honestly, sometimes it’s just plain difficult. In this series, we’ll recognize that these people are all around us draining our energy, and that it’s easy to fall under their spell and become vampires ourselves. Instead of running from or fighting with these vampires, though, we will learn how God can use us to bring love into their lives.

There are some people that just seem to suck the life out of us. Some are endlessly needy; others complain. Some you can’t trust because they’re manipulative, or just hypocrites. We know we’re supposed to love them, but honestly, sometimes it’s just plain difficult. In this series, we’ll recognize that these people are all around us draining our energy, and that it’s easy to fall under their spell and become vampires ourselves. Instead of running from or fighting with these vampires, though, we will learn how God can use us to bring love into their lives.

There are some people that just seem to suck the life out of us. Some are endlessly needy; others complain. Some you can’t trust because they’re manipulative, or just hypocrites. We know we’re supposed to love them, but honestly, sometimes it’s just plain difficult. In this series, we’ll recognize that these people are all around us draining our energy, and that it’s easy to fall under their spell and become vampires ourselves. Instead of running from or fighting with these vampires, though, we will learn how God can use us to bring love into their lives.

In Jesus' time on Earth, He wasn't interested in token gestures. He didn't care about outward behavior. He shook up anyone whose faith was lukewarm, and He brought hope to the broken, the lost, and those tangled in sin by showing them what true worship could be. In this series, we'll go beyond the simple slogans of what it means to follow Christ, and open ourselves up to discover the knots in our lives that Jesus wants to undo, so that we can live an authentic faith. You will leave with an understanding of the roadblocks Jesus wants to remove from our spiritual walks as well as a renewed passion for a legitimate relationship with him.

In Jesus' time on Earth, He wasn't interested in token gestures. He didn't care about outward behavior. He shook up anyone whose faith was lukewarm, and He brought hope to the broken, the lost, and those tangled in sin by showing them what true worship could be. In this series, we'll go beyond the simple slogans of what it means to follow Christ, and open ourselves up to discover the knots in our lives that Jesus wants to undo, so that we can live an authentic faith. You will leave with an understanding of the roadblocks Jesus wants to remove from our spiritual walks as well as a renewed passion for a legitimate relationship with him.

In Jesus' time on Earth, He wasn't interested in token gestures. He didn't care about outward behavior. He shook up anyone whose faith was lukewarm, and He brought hope to the broken, the lost, and those tangled in sin by showing them what true worship could be. In this series, we'll go beyond the simple slogans of what it means to follow Christ, and open ourselves up to discover the knots in our lives that Jesus wants to undo, so that we can live an authentic faith. You will leave with an understanding of the roadblocks Jesus wants to remove from our spiritual walks as well as a renewed passion for a legitimate relationship with him.

We all know that prayer is important but what else do we reall know about it? Let see what prayer really is and how we should pray.

We all know that prayer is important but what else do we reall know about it? Let see what prayer really is and how we should pray.

It's time to stop going to church. It's time to be planted in God's House. Let's look at Psalm 92 and see what it looks like to flourish in God's House.

When you make a choice, its effects ripple further than you can see. When you plant a seed and nourish it, it can grow beyond your wildest expectations. And when you add to the work God is doing, He can multiply it into something Exponential.

When you make a choice, its effects ripple further than you can see. When you plant a seed and nourish it, it can grow beyond your wildest expectations. And when you add to the work God is doing, He can multiply it into something Exponential.

Sometimes you just want God to tell you what to do. You want a revelation. The choices you make today will lead you one way or another—but when you know who to trust, you'll always be headed in the right direction. You will learn how to seek God's will for your life and see that He cares more about who you are than what you do.

Sometimes you just want God to tell you what to do. You want a revelation. The choices you make today will lead you one way or another—but when you know who to trust, you'll always be headed in the right direction. You will learn how to seek God's will for your life and see that He cares more about who you are than what you do.