Episodes

  • 78. Blue Christmas

    78. Blue Christmas
    Dec 18 2025
    Our “Blue Christmas” at First Church has nothing to do with music by Elvis, although he sang some beautiful spiritual songs. Our Blue Christmas comes out of the tradition of “Longest Night” observances. As start to get longer about December 21, so we look toward recovering the Light of the World in our hearts, coming out of the darkness of grief of many kinds. If there is a lot of “blue” in your Christmas, click in to listen. If you know someone who might benefit from it, share it with them. A video of the entire service is available at Blue Christmas 2025 on YouTube.
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    33 mins
  • 77. A Burden of Joy

    77. A Burden of Joy
    Dec 15 2025
    Hear about Mary’s Burden of Joy, in this episode of The First Word from First Church. Take a look at Luke, Chapter 1, for the story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, and her song of praise. Hear about joy, and the burdens that may may intermingle with a call to joy.
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    14 mins
  • 76. Prepare the Way

    76. Prepare the Way
    Dec 9 2025
    14 mins
  • 75. Thanks to the King

    75. Thanks to the King
    Nov 24 2025
    On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, which is also Christ the King Sunday this year, hear Pastor Dave talk about giving thanks to… and for the King of Kings. Hear just how great a proclamation Jesus makes when He says, “I AM the Bread of life.”
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    16 mins
  • 74. Guarding the Love

    74. Guarding the Love
    Nov 17 2025
    Pastor Dave speaks about the Second Letter of John (usually shown in our Bibles as 2 John). Hear about the “elect lady,” and who she and her children might be. Hear about guarding the love of Christ and each other in the Church, from those who would subvert the message that binds us together. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The First Word from First Church.
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    20 mins
  • 73. An Exclusive Relationship

    73. An Exclusive Relationship
    Nov 12 2025
    This week, hear about God’s “jealousy” for his people. Hear about loving neighbors enough, not to learn of their religions, but to teach them of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us. Please give us a five-star rating, and follow our podcast to get the new posting (nearly) every week. May God bless you.
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    16 mins
  • 72. Heirs with the Saints

    72. Heirs with the Saints
    Nov 4 2025
    For this All Saints Sunday, hear Pastor Dave talk about what it really means to be one of the “saints” of God. Hear about the earnest nature of adoption, when Paul writes about it. Hear of the challenge and blessing of being called by God, in Christ’s Name.
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    16 mins
  • 71. Reformed

    71. Reformed
    Oct 27 2025
    Join us to hear Pastor Dave talk about the Reformation… of us, and of the Church. The Reformation didn’t end in the 16th Century. It should be continuing in each of us today, as well as in the Church. Thanks for joining us!
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    21 mins