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May 11, 20251 Corinthians 4 - JudgingFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

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This sermon on Luke 24:13-35 was brought to the Epiphany family by Brian Fulton, inviting us into a deeper look at what being the church is all about, and remembering what God has done. May 4th, 2025

May 4, 20251 Corinthians 4For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

April 27, 2025Worldly v Godly WisdomFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

April 20, 2025Easter SundayFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

It's Wednesday, April 16th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Christian lawyer highlights persecution of Christians in Egypt A lawyer with Alliance Defending Freedom International visited Egypt recently to highlight the persecution of Christians there. The country is about 10% Christian. That's the largest Christian minority in the Middle East and North Africa. However, believers often face persecution from the Muslim majority. Christians suffer employment discrimination, false accusations of blasphemy against Muhammad, sexual violence, and even bombing campaigns.  Elizabeth Brink with Alliance Defending Freedom noted, “Yet, in the face of such hardship, the courage and resilience of Egypt's Christian community are a powerful testament to the enduring hope of the Gospel.” Egypt is ranked 40th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Hungary bans events that celebrate sexual perversion On Monday, lawmakers in Hungary passed a constitutional amendment to ban events that celebrate sexually perverted lifestyles.  The amendment also recognizes only two sexes: male and female.  Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supported the legislation, saying, “We won't let woke ideology endanger our kids. … We're protecting children's development, affirming that a person is born either male or female.”  Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Trump freezes $2.2 billion from Harvard over antisemitism In the United States, the Trump administration is taking on Harvard University.  The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it is freezing $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in multi-year contract value to Harvard. This came after Harvard refused to comply with demands from the Trump administration. Those demands included ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and screening students for issues like terrorism and anti-Semitism.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke with passion at the press briefing. LEAVITT: “The President made it clear to Harvard, ‘Follow federal law. No longer break Title VI, which was passed by Congress, to ensure no student can be discriminated against on the basis of race, and you will receive federal funding. “Unfortunately, Harvard has not taken the President, the administration's demands seriously. “All the President is asking, ‘Don't break federal law, and then you can have your federal funding.'  “I think the President is also begging a good question. More than $2 billion out the door to Harvard when they have a more than $50 billion endowment. Why are the American taxpayers subsidizing a university that has billions of dollars in the bank already? And we certainly should not be funding a place where such grave antisemitism exists.” Kansas pro-life legislature overrode pro-abort governor's vetoes Republican lawmakers in Kansas overrode vetoes from Democrat Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to pass several bills related to unborn children. One bill recognizes children as dependents from conception for child support programs. The second bill requires public school courses on human development or sexuality to include the development of a baby in the womb. And the third bill provides millions of dollars in funding for pro-life pregnancy centers.  Christian statesman new Ambassador-at-Large for religious freedom Last Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated Mark Walker as the U.S. Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom. Walker served as a U.S. House Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district from 2015 to 2021. Before working in politics, he served in pastoral roles at churches in Florida and North Carolina for 16 years. Listen to his advocacy of religious liberty not only here in America, but worldwide from the floor of the U.S. House back on July 24, 2015. WALKER: “Our commitment to allow people to live out their religious values, without fear of discrimination, is really the cornerstone that developed our country into a force for freedom. “But this liberty isn't just an American right. It should be a foundational element for all people groups. Ronald Reagan said it best. He said, ‘The most essential element of our defense of freedom is our insistence on speaking out for the cause of religious liberty.'” Walker thanked Trump in a post on X.  He wrote, “I'll be relentless in fighting for those targeted who dare to live out their faith. I'm grateful to my beautiful wife and family for their support. May God provide the path and may we have the courage to follow.” More Millennials are reading their Bibles The American Bible Society released the first chapter from their 2025 State of the Bible report. The study identified Bible users as those who read the Bible on their own at least three times a year. Forty-one percent of U.S. adults qualified as Bible users this year, up from 38% last year but down from 49% in 2019. Younger adults are leading the recent growth in Bible users. Thirty-nine percent of Millennials qualified as Bible users this year, up from 30% last year. Bible users are also increasing among Millennial and Gen X men in particular. Archeologists unearthed first Christian hymn captured in new film And finally, Christian music artists revived an ancient hymn last Friday ahead of Resurrection Sunday.  MOVIE NARRATOR: “Archeologists had no idea what they'd uncovered, an 1,800-year-old Christian hymn, the first to be discovered with words and music. It's not even a page, really. It's just 30 centimeters by 5 centimeters, but it provides amazing early evidence, not only of the beliefs and spread of Christianity, but also of its music.” The new recording is based on a papyrus discovered in Egypt in 1918. The manuscript dates from around the third century A.D. It's considered the earliest Christian song preserved with both words and musical notation.  John Dickson, a Christian historian, has worked to bring back the hymn since 2022, hosting a new documentary called “The First Hymn.”  Christian artists Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding collaborated to release a recording of the ancient song. Here are some of the lyrics from the recording: “All powers cry out in answer. All glory and praise forever to our God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, we sing amen.” Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Watch the trailer through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.   You can stream “The First Hymn” movie on line for $15. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, April 16th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In Luke's Gospel, an ancient inhabitant of Jerusalem named Simeon meets Mary and Joseph when they bring Jesus to be presented at the Temple on the 40th day after his birth. He has been promised that he will not die until he has seen Christ, and as he takes the baby into his arms he utters the words, 'Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.'  This prayer, known down the centuries by its opening Latin words Nunc dimittis, explains the title of Quentin Letts's novel Nunc!, a delightfully quirky retelling of the story of Simeon and his friends. It's framed by the experience of a 21st-century corduroy-wearing Englishman who, after receiving bad news about his cancer, wanders into his local cathedral and hears the Nunc dimittis sung at evensong. In this episode of Holy Smoke, Quentin touches on the real-life inspiration for his tale – and suggests to Damian Thompson that old Simeon, venerated as a saint, might be the first Christian in recorded history.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

April 13, 2025Palm Sunday 2025For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

In Luke's Gospel, an ancient inhabitant of Jerusalem named Simeon meets Mary and Joseph when they bring Jesus to be presented at the Temple on the 40th day after his birth. He has been promised that he will not die until he has seen Christ, and as he takes the baby into his arms he utters the words, 'Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.'  This prayer, known down the centuries by its opening Latin words Nunc dimittis, explains the title of Quentin Letts's novel Nunc!, a delightfully quirky retelling of the story of Simeon and his friends. It's framed by the experience of a 21st-century corduroy-wearing Englishman who, after receiving bad news about his cancer, wanders into his local cathedral and hears the Nunc dimittis sung at evensong. In this episode of Holy Smoke, Quentin touches on the real-life inspiration for his tale – and suggests to Damian Thompson that old Simeon, venerated as a saint, might be the first Christian in recorded history.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

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April 6, 20251 Corinthians 3 Part 2For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

March 30, 20251 Corinthians 3For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

Americans need a platform designed to help families find physicians who align with their values. Daniel Cruz, co-founder of Presidio Healthcare, believes if it's your insurance plan, then you should be in control. Daniel joins us with the exciting details on coverage, including more holistic options including chiropractic and naturopathic options. Exciting! Get Affordable, Reliable, Pro-Life Health Insurance (https://www.presidiocare.com/)

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:2-4 on the apostle Paul's request for the Colossian Christians to pray continually, optimistically, and evangelistically.

What is the gospel, according to the book of Acts? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the first Christian sermon in Acts 2.

March 23, 20251 Corinthians 2For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

March 16, 2025Prayer Part 2For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

The account of Stephen's arrest, sermon, and martyrdom emphasizes that God's presence is no longer confined to the Temple or mediated by the Law, but is now accessible through faith in Jesus Christ, who embodies the New Covenant and offers his presence to all believers. Speaker: Jude St. John

March 9, 2025The Jesus WayFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

March 2, 2025PrayerFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

In 597, a party of forty missionary monks, led by St Augustine of Canterbury (May 28), was sent to Britain by the holy Pope Gregory the Great, to bring the blessed Gospel of Jesus Christ to the English people. Aethelberht, who had been King of Kent for thirty-six years, received the monks favorably, allowed them to preach in his kingdom, and invited them to establish their headquarters in Canterbury, his capital city, which already contained a small, ruined church dedicated to St Martin of Tours in Roman times.   The king himself was converted and received holy Baptism at the hands of St Augustine; a crowd of his subjects followed his example. When St Augustine was consecrated bishop, Aethelberht allowed him to be made Archbishop of Canterbury and gave his own palace to serve as a monastery. The king worked steadily for the conversion of the neighboring kindoms, and in 604 established an episcopal see in London. Unlike some Christian rulers, he refused to see anyone converted forcibly.   Saint Aethelberht reposed in peace in 616, after reigning for fifty-six years. He was buried in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, which he had established. Many miracles were worked at his tomb, where a lamp was kept lit perpetually until the monastery was disbanded by the Protestants in 1538.

February 23, 20251 Corinthians 1 WisdomFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

February 16, 20251 Corinthians 1 UnityFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

February 9, 20251 Corinthians 1:4-9For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

February 2, 2025Touch The Hem of His GarmentFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

January 26, 20251 Corinthians Part 2For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

January 19, 20251 Corinthians IntroFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

January 12, 2025Living For Jesus In BabylonFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

Happy New Year! Dr. Biles is beginning this New Year with a new sermon series from the book of Acts. This series is about the beginning of the Church. It's a story of how God used the persecution of believers to spread the message of the Gospel. We want every believer to be encouraged that whatever the circumstances are that we face, the truth of the Lord Jesus Christ will endure, His church will prevail, and His will WILL be accomplished. Turn in your Bibles to Acts 11 and let's look at the story of The First Christian church.

January 5, 2025Sunday ServiceFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

Christmas at First Christian 2024 by First Christian Church

December 29, 2024Finding Joy in a World of WorryFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

At first it seemed like a simple question with a simple answer - but like with most things concerning Pre-Nicene Christianity there turned out to be much more to the story, including the removal of the word 'virgin' from the gospel of Matthew. Publication of this episode was deliberately delayed until a few days after Christmas to avoid any unnecessary controversy. Show notes: Catholic bishops remove word 'virgin' from gospel of Matthew: https://archive.ph/pZ24H https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+7:14&version=KJV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+1:18-25&version=KJV https://ehrmanblog.org/the-virgin-birth-and-the-gospel-of-john/ The Gospel of The Lord: https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/ Marcionite Church: https://www.marcionitechurch.org/ Presbyter Chat on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@prenicenetv Twitter: @PreNicene_TV

December 22, 2024Christmas Incarnation For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

December 15, 2024Christmas - JosephUnto Us A Child Is Born

December 8, 2024Christmas - Matthew 1

December 1, 2024Christmas AnticipationFor more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

November 24, 2024Mark - Communion For more information about FCC, please visit our website at www.fccsantamaria.org

You're ready for first-time guests. You've planned your sermon series. You've prepared your message. But how do you know if it's working? How do you evaluate your weekend experience? Throughout the “Weekend Quality Check” series, we've shared some practical ways you can increase the quality of your weekend planning, preparation and execution. Now, it's time to evaluate it.  In this episode, Sean and Amy talk through some ways to evaluate our weekends. Plus, we have another great interview to share with you from a very strategic Millennial pastor whom we love dearly: Jimmy McCloud at First Christian in Canton, Ohio. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at  theunstuckgroup.com/episode371. This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios Unleash the power of your church's story with PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio! Their creative, fun-loving team of designers, architects, and specialists will come alongside your church to help you excel in your storytelling—and reach the people who need you most. PlainJoe has expertise in strategic, spatial, and digital storytelling, from brand development to architecture, website design, and beyond. Learn more at plainjoe.net.   Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram.   

August 7, 2024: Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer Catechesis 32: Prayer of the First Christian Martyr first offered on May 2, 2012 text: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120502.html Audio: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/frjimchernshomilies

What does it mean to behold Christ? Together, we are studying the New Testament, one chapter at a time, and answering this very question. Join us as we dive deep into details of the New Testament and behold Jesus as the centerpiece of God's sovereign plan of redemption. Today, we are journeying through Acts 7. You can follow along with us in Behold | A Study of the New Testament vol. 2  Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Behold bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more. Find a free digital copy of the Behold reading plan here. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App. Click here for a transcript of this episode

On the day of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon. This was the same Peter who'd denied knowing Christ when He was arrested! What gave this fearful apostle the confidence to preach so boldly? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘When the Church Was Young' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Clickhereto get your free download of the “Name Above All Names” Ebook and Digital Study Guide. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Scripture teaches that Jesus saves those who call on Him. So how can we encourage unbelievers to do so? Peter's first sermon established a framework for effectively sharing the Gospel. Examine Peter's example along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘When the Church Was Young' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Click here to get your free download of the “Name Above All Names” Ebook and Digital Study Guide. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

The apostle Peter had amazing, personal experiences with the Lord Jesus. Yet when he preached his first sermon to the early church, his experiences weren't even part of his message! So what was his main focus? Find out on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘When the Church Was Young' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Click here to get your free download of the “Name Above All Names” Ebook and Digital Study Guide. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!