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First Christian Church Champaign

First Christian Church Champaign

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  • Joy to the World | Sounds of the Season - Week 2 Sermon

    Joy to the World | Sounds of the Season - Week 2 Sermon
    Dec 21 2025
    Join us as we explore Luke 2 in our series, Sounds of This Season. This episode delves into the true meaning of joy versus happiness, emphasizing that joy is 'functioning hope.' Learn how cultural misconceptions often equate joy with happiness, and discover how the Gospel provides everlasting joy. Hear stories, analogies, and powerful reflections on the transformative power of placing hope in Jesus, rather than in worldly circumstances. This heartfelt sermon invites you to tie your hope to the eternal promises of Christ.
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    40 mins
  • Silent Night | Sounds of the Season - Week 1

    Silent Night | Sounds of the Season - Week 1
    Dec 15 2025
    Pastor Eric Friedmann fondly recalls humorous memories of Christmas past and sets the stage for a new mini-series titled 'The Songs of This Season.' He reflects on the unexpected origins and deep meaning behind popular Christmas carols, starting with 'Silent Night.' By delving into the context of Jesus's birth, Friedmann emphasizes that spiritual stillness and true peace are found not in the absence of life's chaos, but in the presence of the Savior. He invites the congregation to seek stillness through their relationship with God, stressing that they are at home with the Heavenly Father solely because of Jesus. Encouraging the community to embrace the essence of the season through worship, Friedmann concludes with a call to recognize and cherish the divine stillness brought by Christ's birth.
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    37 mins
  • Disciple-Making | Relentless Pursuit - Week 10

    Disciple-Making | Relentless Pursuit - Week 10
    Dec 7 2025
    In this final sermon of the 'The Relentless Pursuit' series, we dive into the essence of disciple-making according to the teachings of Jesus in Luke chapter 9. The message emphasizes three key principles: denying oneself, dying daily by taking up one's cross, and demonstrating devotion by following Jesus wholeheartedly. The sermon challenges cultural Christianity and calls for a return to committed discipleship, urging believers to live out their faith with purpose and impact. Through real-life stories and scriptural insights, this sermon seeks to transform listeners into true disciples who make disciples, partnering with the Holy Spirit to empower others to obediently follow Jesus.
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    48 mins
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