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Sermon Series: Renew Part 6: Renewal of the Church Premiered: August 12, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon "Renewal of Community", from episode 5 of the series "Renew"

Any community not grounded in Christ is not grounded in love. We can build our families, marriages, friendships, workplaces- every relationship we have- on a lot of things. But our communities will be renewed only when our relationships are centered in the love God has for us in Christ. Get your community together to watch and work toward Renewal of Community. Link in bio for all our services, ready for you whenever and wherever you are. Sermon Series: Renew Part 5: Renewal of Community Premiered: July 29, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon "Renewal of the Soul", from episode 4 of the series "Renew"

The human soul is the unifying force, binding together body, heart, and mind. But we neglect our souls in a world that doesn't believe we have them. God is seeking renewal for our souls. Put your soul in its place, behind Jesus, and Jesus will put your soul in its eternal place, in God's Kingdom. Worship with firstmin.church as we focus on Matthew 16, Genesis 6, John 12, and other parts of the Bible that help us acknowledge our souls, pay attention to them, and start to live in the humble ways of Christ. Sermon Series: Renew Part 4: Renewal of the Soul Premiered: July 15, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon "Renewal of the Body", from episode 3 of the series "Renew"

The body is meant for the spirit. We use, misuse and abuse our bodies when we treat them as something to consume or be consumed. Jesus has promised to resurrect these bodies; Jesus is working renewal in our bodies. Worship with us whenever and wherever, with this service; Renewal of the Body. Sermon Series: Renew Part 3: Renewal of the Body Premiered: July 1, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon "Renewal of the Mind", from episode 2 of the series "Renew"

Mental health has become a huge deal today. We are trying to understand our minds in a technical age, but removing the spiritual has corrupted the conversation. Our minds are messed up, and we need renewal in Jesus. "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds" (Romans 12:2). Worship along with us for Renewal of the Mind. Sermon Series: Renew Part 2: Renewal of the Mind Premiered: June 17, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon "Renewal of the Heart", from episode 1 of the series "Renew"

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick...who can understand it? Those words were written over 2,500 years ago, and they still apply. Our newest series, Renew, is touching on renewing our lives in Jesus. Worship with us and hear how God is looking to make us new, starting with our hearts. Sermon Series: Renew Part 1: Renewal of the Heart Premiered: June 3, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

How do we know we can hear from God? How do we know we're trusting God? Pastor @ethanluhman sits down with Christian rapper, Flame, to discuss faith, baptism, and Flame's newest album "Word and Water." Check out the whole conversation on the firstmin.church podcast-- on Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Flame's content with the links below, and follow Flame on Instagram @flame314 Flame's new album "Word and Water": https://open.spotify.com/album/6POg6jKy2aHNfKcZZlEUKI?si=eTuRjWt7Q6iEAvs58pYVyQ Flame's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQ9zxHXES05sJ0RigMvCrQ

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon Spiritual Evil, from episode 2 of the series "Evil"

Join Pastor Ethan Luhman and cameraman Nick as they take a deeper dive into the sermon Good & Evil, from episode 1 of the series "Evil"

What if evil is just an opportunity for blessing? No, not that God is sick or twisted, but what if God is working all things together for the good, even the things you think could never be redeemed? Catch the final part of our Evil series, The Blessing of Evil. Sermon Series: Evil Part 6: The Blessing of Evil Premiered: April 29, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Easter- the celebration of Christ's victory over all evil. Over death, over all the flaws and failures and sins. Jesus has won the victory, and he has promised to include us. Every sunrise is a reminder of the rising Son, the one who will bring us with him forever. Celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the promise of eternity with the God who is King over all things. Sermon Series: Evil Part 5: The Evil World Premiered: April 17, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Good Friday marks the death of Christ. It's only good because it's the end of evil. Good Friday stands as our refuge of peace and hope in a world full of violence, bitterness, and rage. Join us for a worship experience whenever and wherever you are. Gather with family and friends to reflect on what Jesus has done for the whole world through his death on the cross. Sermon Series: Evil Part 4: The Evil World Premiered: April 15, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

The problem of evil extends to each individual. It's not just marked by disordered and diseased morality, corrupted hearts and souls. Ultimately, personal evil is demonstrated by corruption of our bodies- death. How do we deal with the problem of the evil within? Sermon Series: Evil Part 3: The Evil Within Premiered: April 1, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

There are spiritual forces out to get you. Ignoring the spiritual realm is just making it easier for your life to be sabotaged. Jesus has already won the battle, and he is calling us to stand firm. Worship along with us and be equipped for spiritual evil. Sermon Series: Evil Part 2: Spiritual Evil Premiered: March 18, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

There are a lot of terrible things happening in the world. And it seems like it continues to get worse... How do we as Christians respond to evil? How can a God who is good and all-powerful all such tragedy, sin, and evil? You have questions, and I know this sermon series will help you see God's loving plan more clearly. Sermon Series: Evil Part 1: Good & Evil Premiered: March 4, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

God doesn't give us more than we can handle... or does God? Life can be overwhelming, stressful, terrible. Even the good times present their challenges. But with the strength of Jesus, we can be content in all things. Worship whenever and wherever you are with us, as we wrap up our Joy on Purpose series, using the book of Philippians to help us frame our lives in the way of Jesus. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 7: All Things Premiered: February 18, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

A life of joy is one that is ordered by Christ. From our motivations to our actions to our thoughts. In other words, from our hearts to our bodies to our minds, we submit ourselves to Jesus and his will. This sounds repressive, right? Limiting, keeping us from doing all that our bodies, hearts, and minds would like to do. The problem is following our desires and feelings is modern slavery, and it doesn't offer us deep, lasting joy. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 6: A Life of Joy Premiered: February 4, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Where are you heading? What is your goal in life? Even if you don't have an aim in life, our goals inform our every day. All ends fall short, except for Christ. Christ is the one who has conquered death, and he has promised the same end for us- resurrection. Press on, through all challenges and hardships, to know Jesus, and the purpose he has for you. Join us to worship whenever and wherever for our newest service, Pressing on Purpose. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 5: Pressing on Purpose Premiered: January 21, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

What kind of people should you let into your heart? Not into your life- all sorts of people are in our lives. Receive people who impart joy. Likewise, impart joy in those who will receive you. That's what it means to be the community of God, the church, people called by the name of Christ- to be a community of joy. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 4: Community of Joy Premiered: January 7, 2022 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

God came to the world he created, becoming just like us to rescue us. If the story of Christmas teaches us anything, it's that Jesus is a humble God leading his people in humble joy. Willing to be born in a garage, to a poor couple, in the middle of nowhere, all so that each of us could know how deep his love is. This Christmas, celebrate Christ the newborn King whenever and wherever you are with firstmin.church. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 3: For the Joy of Others Premiered: December 24, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Joy comes from serving others. The way of the Christian is a life of service, following the example of Jesus. Tune in for part two of our joy on purpose series, walking through Paul's letter to the Philippians, and hear how you can be guided by joy for others. Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 2: For the Joy of Others Premiered: December 10, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

We begin to walk through Paul's letter to Christians gathered in Philippi. We focus on the Bible because it points us to Jesus- to his purpose and joy. In the first service in our seven part series, Pastor @ethanluhman unpacks hoy on purpose. Rejoicing is not a feeling but a choice, a seeing past the face value and looking to the deeper reality, praising God no matter what. We seek joy on purpose- finding God's purpose and praise in all things. “The One who began a good work in you will be bringing it to its purpose until the day of Christ Jesus.” [Philippians 1:6] Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 1: Joy on Purpose Premiered: November 26, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Pastor Ethan Luhman sat down with Jeff Cloeter (@jeffcloeter), lead pastor at Christ Memorial Lutheran in St. Louis, MO. They talk about Jeff's book, "Loved + Sent", which outlines Jeff's approach to faith and ministry. You are loved more than you could ever imagine, and sent with more purpose than you ever thought possible. Jeff shared how that plays itself out in life and in the church, and how to better share your story as a Christian. Find Jeff online here, and make sure to check out his book, "Loved + Sent", and subscribe to his podcast, "The Daily Pattern." You can also follow along with his blog at www.sixthgen.com.

If God can do anything, why would God do this? Our lives intersect with God's story especially when we feel helpless, weak, imperfect, out of control. Jesus came to bring heaven to earth- to change us and to reveal God's power. Consider how Jesus is moving in your life during our Intersection series. Sermon Series: Intersection Part 4: Power Premiered: November 5, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Sorry isn't enough... what do we do with the weight of mistakes, failures, sins, and pains? God made a way for us, taking our sins on himself, giving us pardon and release. We've been rescued. Watch our service, Pardon, in our Intersection series. Our lives, God's story. Sermon Series: Intersection Part 3: Pardon Premiered: October 22, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Sermon Series: Intersection Part 2: Presence Premiered: October 8, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Sermon Series: Intersection Part 1: Loved & Sent Premiered: September 24, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Jesus' last words on the cross: It is finished-- and then He rested. Rest is a big part of worship so rest in the Father's hands. Sermon Series: Worship Part 4: Rest Premiered: September 3, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

So you want to be a worshipful person. Or maybe you're curious what the life of a Christian should look like. We worship the way we do because we are responding to God- who [first] reached down in love to us. Join firstmin.church for a service and sermon all geared to engage you body, spirit, and mind in worship. Message from Pastor Ethan Luhman. Sermon Series: Worship Part 3: Why we worship the way we worship Premiered: August 20, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

We worship the God who created us, redeemed us, and gives us new life. We worship the True God. Message from Pastor Randy Raasch. Sermon Series: Worship Part 2: Why we worship the God of the Scriptures Premiered: August 6, 2021. firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Everyone worships something. We can't escape it- it's part of what it means to be human. We reach for something or someone bigger than ourselves. The problem is that we become what we worship. So it's important to worship what's good, right, and true. That's why we reach up to the Ultimate. That's why we worship Jesus. Part 1 of our sermon series on worship. Why do we worship? Message from Pastor Ethan Luhman on July 23, 2021.

What do you fear? What is hanging over your head or has a stranglehold on your heart? Jesus has won the fight over all things, has done away with your fear. It's time to live with courage and face your fears. God commanded Joshua not to be frightened when he entered the Promised Land. In 1 John 4, the Scriptures make clear that our fear has to do with punishment, instead of focusing on love. To live courageously is to love God, love others, and share the life-changing message of Jesus' love. Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman. Sermon Series: Courage Part 3: The Courage to Fight Premiered: July 9, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community. Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Sermon Series: Courage Part 2: The Courage to Act Premiered: June 25, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Be strong. Be courageous. God commands Joshua, and all of God's people, to follow with conviction. But will we listen? It takes courage to confront our ignorance, weaknesses, and self- interest. Jesus is inviting us to come to him, rely on him, and learn from him. Will we have the courage to hear?

Give up, or dig down. The conclusion to our first sermon series! Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman. Sermon Series: Finding Hope Part 4: Hope Premiered: May 28, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.

Finding Hope: Community. Finding your community rooted in the right places. A conversation between Pastor Ethan Luhman and Pastor Kevin Bender.

Part 3 of Finding Hope sermon series. Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman. Service premiered May 14, 2021.

Finding Hope: Purpose. Holding onto hope in purpose and rest. A conversation between Pastor Ethan Luhman and author and speaker Tanner Olson.

Part 2 of our series Finding Hope. From April 30, 2021.

Pastor Ethan Luhman and Pastor Marcus Lane go deeper with the idea of stability in today's world.

The kickoff to our first sermon series: Finding Hope. Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman on April 16, 2021.

He is risen! Easter celebration with firstmin.church on April 4, 2021.

Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman on Good Friday of 2021.

Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman on Ash Wednesday of 2021.

What if this were the year that every house became a house of prayer, every home became a place of worship? What if this were the year we began to see our relationships as eternal, the year that we got intentional with community? What if this were the year that every person saw themselves as uniquely gifted to fulfill God's purpose, every person received a spirit of service? Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman on Christmas Eve of 2020.