Podcasts about First Church

We can't wait to see you for our annual You're Invited series at First Church! Jesus never intended for His church to be something boring, irrelevant, or dull. He's given us His joy, and we're called to be a community where the joy of Heaven meets the sadness of earth. Every Sunday during this series, we're throwing a party with a special theme that you can invite your friends and family to experience. We've got a lot of extra stuff planned as we point people to the life Jesus wants to give them! You're not going to want to miss a single week in this series, as we worship, hear a message of hope, and celebrate the Good News of Jesus together. It's going to be a lot of fun, and everyone's invited!

Today we continue our sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "Green Christianity: Caring for God's Creation."While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

August 24, 2025, | Pastor Nathan Elms To watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/live/vayXwr6hrLY?si=l9bjdiReW3G9EtQF To help support this ministry, donate by texting the number: 704-445-5353, or online using the "Tithely" App, & give to "First Church Charlotte", or by going to the website link: Giving | First Church Charlotte Breakthrough on Mondays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/ppj-surc-zvt Stay Connected Women's Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/zss-cuin-buw Connect on Wednesdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/cds-mmwh-tzk?pli=1 House to house On Thursdays at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/vnq-txun-ozr If you are in the Charlotte, NC area, allow us to host you at: 4929 N Sharon Amity Rd. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 535-1000

Ever wonder why church feels more like a weekly event than a family gathering? Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth return to Acts 2:42-47 to unpack six characteristics that made the early church unstoppable—and why most modern churches miss them entirely.You'll Learn:✅ Why devotion to God's Word must come first (always)✅ How true generosity exposes spiritual maturity✅ The shocking truth about loneliness in church✅ Why joy is non-negotiable for spiritual families✅ When inclusion becomes dangerousPerfect for your morning commute or workout—practical wisdom that transforms how you see church community. If you're tired of surface-level Christianity and ready for real spiritual family, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about church.New episodes Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7 AM CT.

Welcome, you are listening to the Faith First podcast produced by us here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. Hello, I'm Jonathan Gouthier, the host and a pastor here at First Church. Today's episode is one of those sit-down conversations. I'm having with our lead pastor, Steven Darr, on the topic of identifying with Christ. Hey Steve, glad you could be with us todayIn this episode, you'll discover:What is the identity of a believer?Those who follow Christ are called a new creation. If we are new, at one time, what were we?Why is holiness a characteristic of our new identity?What are the privileges and responsibilities of our new identity in Christ?Our new identity is not something we earned, but it is a gift of grace. We are called to live out this identity daily, understanding that we are dead to sand and alive to God. As we grow in our faith, we will increasingly reflect the life of Christ in our words, our actions, and our relationships. Our identity in Christ is the foundation of our Christian walk.We trust that the Faith First podcast provides you with some encouragement to walk out your faith first in the world. If this is your first time with us, be sure to hit the subscribe button below and be alerted when a new episode launches. Until next time, recognize that your identity is in Christ faith first.

Today we begin a new sermon series "United Methodist Responsibilities, Between Now and Then." Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin shares a sermon on justice. This week's scriptures are Isaiah 5:1-7 and Luke 12:49-56.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Recorded August 10, 2025

Today we conclude our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Courage to Unmask" referencing Ephesians 2:1-10.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Welcome! You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. I'm Jonathan Gouthier, a Pastor and your host and a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. Do you have any special people that you look up to and wish that you could be like them? I think we all have those individuals who we can identify with because we have commonalities with them. But let me ask you, have you ever thought about how you identify with Christ? If you haven't then this message given by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr is just what you're going to need, so let's listen in…In this episode, you'll discover:Why the identity of a believer is one of the most profound aspects of the Christian faithWhat happens when we come to ChristHow we are transformed when we walk in newness of lifeWhen we get our new identity in ChristAs followers of Christ, we are to embrace our identity in Christ wholeheartedly. Scripture tells us to embrace the fullness of our identity in Christ. It reminds us that we have been united with Christ in His death and resurrection, and as a result, we are called to walk in newness of life. If this is your first time listening to the Faith First Podcast, be sure to hit the notification bell below to be alerted to when a new episode will be launched. And until next time, remember that your identity is in Christ faith first.

Welcome to the School of Ministry podcast, where today's lesson focuses on the establishment of the First Church of Europe as recounted in Acts 16. Join us as we explore the journey of Paul, Silas, and Timothy, who were guided by a vision, known as the 'Macedonian Call' with God's intervening to spread the Good News of Christ in Europe. Witness how a diverse group of believers—including a wealthy businesswoman, a formerly demon-possessed slave girl, and a Roman jailer—came together to form a new church in Philippi. This episode challenges us to see the needs of those around us, love them as God does, and be ready to act when God interrupts our plans. We hope you are encouraged and inspired to embrace the high calling to join the Lord in His work.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “church?” First Church isn't a club or a social clique. We're more than an entertainment venue or a mere religious tradition. At First Church, we're a community of Jesus' followers who believe God has placed us where we are to change the 918 and beyond. Our mission is simple: to love Jesus and love like Jesus. For us to keep carrying out our mission, we regularly take time to celebrate what God is doing and reaffirm His greater purpose for our lives. In our upcoming 3-week series, “We are First Church,” we'll discuss how to participate in God's vision for our church family and the world.

Hello and welcome to the first podcast where we bring your messages and conversations of just how to walk your faith out in this world. I am trying to go there a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut and in this episode, I sit down with our lead pastor, Steven Darr to discuss what it means to have a renewed mind through reading God‘s word hey Steve, good to have you in the studioIn this episode, you'll discover:Why does the world seem to pull us away from God?How ought we be taking in the word of God? What does it mean by writing it on our hearts and minds?What does the word of God reveal in and for us?Why is meditation on God‘s word really not enough? What ought it drive us to do?When we ignore or refuse to follow the word of God, we are forgetting whose we are and why we are created. We are designing God, and we will find ourselves. A drift, caught up in the lies and schemes of the enemy. God's word was written for us to follow without it. We are lost in walking in darkness.We try to provide some very practical ways to step out in your faith and we pray it is beneficial to you who are listening. If you're new to the Faith first podcast, I ask you to hit the subscribe button below to be notified when our next episode will launch. And until then, renew your mind in the word of God faith first.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “church?” First Church isn't a club or a social clique. We're more than an entertainment venue or a mere religious tradition. At First Church, we're a community of Jesus' followers who believe God has placed us where we are to change the 918 and beyond. Our mission is simple: to love Jesus and love like Jesus. For us to keep carrying out our mission, we regularly take time to celebrate what God is doing and reaffirm His greater purpose for our lives. In our upcoming 3-week series, “We are First Church,” we'll discuss how to participate in God's vision for our church family and the world.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “church?” First Church isn't a club or a social clique. We're more than an entertainment venue or a mere religious tradition. At First Church, we're a community of Jesus' followers who believe God has placed us where we are to change the 918 and beyond. Our mission is simple: to love Jesus and love like Jesus. For us to keep carrying out our mission, we regularly take time to celebrate what God is doing and reaffirm His greater purpose for our lives. In our upcoming 3-week series, “We are First Church,” we'll discuss how to participate in God's vision for our church family and the world.

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Superiority" referencing Matthew 6:1-18.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Paul Irminger. In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

Join Pastor Jack King for "Operation Midnight Hammer," kicking off August with reflections on his busy July, including a highly successful Christian Youth Ministries International (CYMI) camp where he taught young people about the plan of salvation from Genesis to Christ's sacrifice. He then shifts focus to his church, Freedom Road Christian Ministry (formerly First Church of the Open Bible), and their recent move to a new 7,000-square-foot facility at 4141 Appalachee Parkway. Recognizing shifts in church attendance post-COVID, Pastor King is seeking community input on how to best serve Tallahassee. He invites listeners to text him with suggestions for ministry needs, asking: -- How can Freedom Road Christian Ministry most effectively reach the community? -- What specific needs does the community have that the church can address (e.g., counseling for divorce, family-oriented ministries)? Pastor King also shares an intriguing story about a 15-year, highly classified military operation, "Operation Midnight Hammer," initiated under President Donald J. Trump, which successfully obliterated Iran's nuclear capabilities. He explains the process of uranium enrichment and the development of the GBU-57 "bunker buster" weapon specifically designed to penetrate and destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear sites. The operation culminated in a ceasefire agreement after a 12-day war between Iran and Israel, following Israel's initial actions to neutralize Iran's air defense systems. Pastor King encourages Christian ministries to reach out and schedule an appearance on the show to share their work with the community. Episode #1237 ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Evasive Jocularity" referencing Psalm 42.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

First Church is invested in the lives of the next generation. Our Summer Life events are designed to help our “NextGen” grow their faith and their relationships with peers and leaders. There is so much to share from Summer Life that we dedicate a Sunday to look at how God is impacting young lives through First Church.

Hello and welcome! I'm Jonathan Gouthier, a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut and host of the Faith First Podcast. You and I think about many things throughout the day. What if our choices and thoughts came directly from God's word? It would change the way we view our lives and how we walk out our faith in the world. In this episode we will be listening to a message our Lead Pastor Steve Darr has given on “Renewing our minds in God's Word.In this episode you'll discover:Why God's word is up against distractions and temptationsHow we get back into alignment with GodWhat we can do to live according to God's wordWhy we must share the Good NewsThe key to living according to God's word is to seek him at all times and in all places. When we make God's word only something to go to when we are in trouble, we are missing out on the true depth and power we can find in His word. If you've been listening to the Faith First Podcast for a while, we thank you. If this is your first time, we invite you to click the subscribe button below. This will send you a notification of when the next episode is launched. And until next time, remember to get into God's word and be renewed faith first.

Gulfside elder Andrew Basic shares the week 5 message entitled "Committed to the Craft." In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Saintly Fortitude" referencing Luke 10:38-42.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Paul Irminger. In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast, I'm Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT. I remember being at my grandparents and having to use a sickle to chop down small shrubs to make a way through the forest to get to where we wanted to go. It was tough and tiring. Some of us act that way in trying to get to God. In today's episode, our Lead Pastor Steve Darr is in the recording studio with me to chat about how the Way has been made. Welcome Steve.In this episode, you'll discover:Why do we try to find our own way to God?What is it about the Cross of Christ that has us thinking that there has to be another way?How do we eliminate the anxiety, fear, and guilt in our lives to accept that Christ made a way?What power is found in the cross of Christ? And why is it important to recognize what Jesus did?Through the Cross, the way has been made for us to be free from sin and death. Through the Cross, the way has been made for us to be reconciled to God and live righteous lives. Through the Cross, the way is made for us to know we are loved as true children of God.We hope that you've received something from this episode to know that a way has been made for you by a loving God. If this is your first time with us, we ask you to hit the subscribe button below to be notified when a new episode launches. Until then, recognize that a way has been made for you to receive Jesus faith first.

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "THE MASK OF INVISIBILITY" referencing Esther 4:1-4.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Paul Irminger. In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Rushing shares a sermon titled "The Mask of Righteous Rage" referencing Jonah 4.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Hey there! I'm Jonathan Gouthier, your host of the Faith First Podcast and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. What do you know about the Cross of Christ? Do you know it was necessary? How about, do you know that it is the Cross that has made the way to a relationship with God? Maybe you do or don't know the reason for the Cross, so today's episode will help with understanding that the way has been made through the Cross. Let's listen in on the message given by our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr.In this episode, you'll discover:Why do we try to get to God our own wayWhat is it that truly brings God to usHow anxiety and depression affect our relationship with GodHow the cross of Christ has the power to bring us into a relationship with GodThe cross of Christ provides a new life in Jesus, and we are a new creation in the risen Lord Jesus. Many say that they are fine the way they are and do not need to change. God created them the way they are, no matter how far they have fallen from the precepts of Scripture. Only the Cross opens direct access to God to receive His grace.If this is your first time engaging with the Faith First Podcast, we again welcome you and encourage you to hit the subscribe button below to be alerted to when a new episode will launch. Until then, focus on the cross that makes the way faith first.

Pastor Paul Irminger. In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

New Life Haverhill

Lessons from the Early Church.The church described in the New Testament remains our God-given standard. What was it like? What was its secret?Support the show

Lessons from the Early Church.The church described in the New Testament remains our God-given standard. What was it like? What was its secret?Support the show

Lessons from the Early Church.The church described in the New Testament remains our God-given standard. What was it like? What was its secret?Support the show

Hello, I'm Jonathan Gouthier a pastor here at First Church in Torrington, CT, and you are listening to the Faith First Podcast. Have you heard the term “ALL IN”? It means going all in on following Jesus. In today's episode, I sit down with our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, and discuss Wholeheartedly following Jesus, it's kind of the same thing as all in— everything you are and everything you will become. Join me in welcoming Pastor Steve and hitting him right off the start with the question: How would you define following Jesus wholeheartedly?In this episode, you'll discover:Most of us aren't too constant with following Jesus, why is that?Why should we follow Jesus wholeheartedly?Following Jesus wholeheartedly takes commitment. What does the Bible state about being dual-hearted or divided?What does it mean being involved in our wholehearted walk with Jesus?How far are you willing to go for God? If we commit to following God in Christ we are saying we are willing to give it all up and go all in— body, mind, spirit to live a life honoring to God.If this is your first time listening to the Faith First Podcast, we say welcome! And, please take the time to hit the subscribe button below to be alerted when a new episode launches. Until next time, decide to wholeheartedly follow Jesus faith first.

Lessons from the Early Church.The church described in the New Testament remains our God-given standard. What was it like? What was its secret?Support the show

Pastor Paul Irminger. In this series, we're going back to the roots of the church to see how the first believers lived out their faith with boldness, power, and purpose. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live like they did.

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Vance shares a sermon titled "The Superhero's Mask" referencing Judges 16:4-22.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Lessons from the Early Church.The church described in the New Testament remains our God-given standard. What was it like? What was its secret?Support the show

Few could match the power of Evangelist Rosie Wallace and the First Church of Love, Faith and Deliverance Choir of Philadelphia!

Today is we continue our sermon series "The Masks We Wear." Pastor Mark shares a sermon titled "A Mask of Many Colors" referencing Luke 8:16-18.While you worship online, we invite you to fill out a connection card. This card is not only a way for us to connect with you but also an opportunity for you to share any prayer requests you may have: firstchurchorlando.org/connection-cardGiving: firstchurchorlando.org/give-nowMissed a past service? Check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from.Like and Subscribe for more First Church content.Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast! I'm Jonathan Gouthier, your host and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington, Connecticut. In today's episode, we're going to be listening to a message by our Lead Pastor, Steve Darr, where we need to evaluate how we are following Jesus. Are we doing it half-heartedly or wholeheartedly? Let's listen in and find out what it means to be a wholehearted follower of Jesus…In this episode, you'll discover:What it means to follow the Lord wholeheartedlyHow following the Lord edifies othersWhy do we all have a divided heartWhat happens when we are willing to go for GodFollowing the Lord wholeheartedly means that we follow the Lord completely. To follow Him completely means to follow Him utterly, absolutely, with heart and soul, without reservation. It means to follow Him in all that we are, in all that we do, and in all that we say and do, under every circumstance we might face. We're so glad you found the Faith First Podcast, and if this is your first time with us, we encourage you to hit the notification button below to be notified when a new episode launches. Until then, don't hold back, but follow wholeheartedly and with faith first.

Hello and welcome I'm Jonathan Gouthier host of the Faith First Podcast and a Pastor here at First Church in Torrington CT. In this episode, I'll be joined with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we have a conversation about how we are to be living our lives in God's purpose and plan. Welcome Steve.In this episode, you'll discover:As you suggested in your message, we are going to use journalistic questions to find out what we should be doing up to the end. So, What is going to happen?When is it going to happen? Why will these end times things spoken of in the Bible happen?Who will all of these catastrophic things happen to?In response to end-time prophecy, what should we do? It begins with repentance of our personal sins. We are not only to stop sinning, but turn to God for how He desires for us to live now and in the future. This means obeying God's commands. We must watch our own lives and be doing the things God wants us to do.You may have more questions than answers from this episode and we would love to connect with you and answer any questions you might have about how to live a godly life. You can find us online at www.firstcong.org and send us a direct message from our website. We hope you'll hit the subscribe button below and be alerted to when a new Faith First Podcast episode launches and until then, live your life by doing what God desires faith first.

To close the first church series, Brian Baer focuses on the Berean church.