Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast, Have you ever thought about whether or not you’re building your life on sand or rock? Daily we have the opportunity to grow in our walk with Jesus which equates to building our house upon the Rock. I’m here today with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr and we are deep diving into the topic of Sand or Rock.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why the answer is always Jesus
• What it means to hear and obey the words of Christ
• How to secure a true foundation in your life
• When everything else is crumbling down why we can be secure in Jesus

Jesus said that whoever heard his words and obeyed him would be like a wise man who built upon a rock and that house would never be torn down by the winds, rains, and storms that arise.

If you’ve been listening for a while to the Faith First Podcast, we’d love to hear from you. Head on over to our website at www.firstcong.org and connect with us there. Until next time build upon THE ROCK faith first.

You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. Today’s episode features a message delivered by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. He will be asking each one of us whether our lives are built upon sand or rock. Let’s get ready to listen in now…

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why resolutions are made and broken
• Why Building on Rock is Better for Life's Storms
• How do we build upon a foundation made of rock
• What can our lives be built on
• Why Jesus is the Rock

In the story from the New Testament, we read about two men who have each decided to build a house. The first man was foolish and chose to build on sandy soil. The second man was wise and chose to build his house upon the rock. Just like those men, we have a choice to build our lives on the shifting sands of the world’s ways or to build upon The Rock, Jesus and His promises that his word and ways never fail.

You can connect with us and we’ll gladly talk to you and help you understand how Jesus is the answer for living an upright life. Head over to our website at www.firstcong.org and leave us a message. We launch a new episode every week so be sure to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode airs. We hope that you’ve took another step in your faith with Jesus through this episode. We encourage you to go and build your life on Jesus faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast, I have a couple of fears. One is of heights and the other is of snakes and bees. But I don’t let those fears stop me from climbing up a ladder or doing some gardening outside. Fears of all types can hinder us from much that God has for us. Today, I am sitting down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to talk about overcoming your fear. Hello Steve!

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why are we so gripped by fear?
• How do we speak against or through our fear?
• Scripture says to fear God, what do they mean are we supposed to be afraid of God?
• You give us 3 keys in which to overcome our fears, could you once again elaborate on them?

By using these keys, you will open up a floodgate of peace, joy, and blessings. The God who set you free is with you and He will protect you— no need to fear.

If you’ve been listening for a while to the Faith First Podcast, we’d love to hear from you. Head on over to our website at www.firstcong.org and connect with us there. Until next time, fear not faith first.

Hello, You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. Today’s episode features a message delivered by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr. He will be talking about overcoming your fear. We all have fears and they can either spur us into action or hold us captive. So, let’s listen in as Pastor Steve comes to the platform

 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why fear grips us
• Fear of God is different from the fear of man
• Why fear makes us powerless
• Learn the 3 keys to overcoming fear

Fear, can grip us and not let go. It sneaks up on us and paralyzes us from doing the things we should be doing or we cave and do the things we do not want to do. Fear keeps us from engaging in godly pursuits because we think there is a special way to connect with God. That’s just not true.

You can connect with us and we’ll gladly talk to you and help you understand how Jesus is the answer for living an upright life. Head over to our website at www.firstcong.org and leave us a message. We launch a new episode every week so be sure to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode airs. We pray that through this message you’ll be able to overcome your fear faith first.

Welcome and hello, you’ve joined us here at the Faith First Podcast where we help to guide you in steps to take to live out your faith first in this world.  In today’s episode, I am joined by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we dive into the topic of Perseverance. Welcome, Steve!

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why is the Christian walk so difficult?
• What is God’s definition of Perseverance?
• How come when we are in the midst of trials and difficult times do we forget about having the ability in Christ to persevere?
• How does Christ persevere in dealing with us, those He created? 
• What are some tips to help us remember that Christ persevered for us and therefore we too can persevere?

There is no greater example for us to emulate than Jesus who endured and persevered through the cross out of love for us. As we follow Him faithfully through the trials and difficult times we face we can trust Him to be there through it all.

We hope that you are getting something out of the Faith First Podcasts. We launch a new episode each week so, hit the subscribe button below and be notified when a new episode is available. Until next time, lean on Christ the One who has persevered for us faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast. The Christian walk is not an easy one. If you’ve ever watched Pilgrim’s Progress you have some idea of what a follower of Christ fights off. One of the biggest characteristics we need is perseverance. It’s more than pulling up your bootstraps and get moving on. It is being united with Christ as He builds up your faith. In this episode, we will be listening to a message by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr on the topic of Perseverance.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why there is a purpose for our struggles and suffering
• What it means to partner with Christ in our suffering
• Perseverance for now and the eternal
• How we develop perseverance

When we look at God’s word, we see a much richer, more powerful picture of perseverance and the reason why we like to see it. Perseverance is so important because it produces wonderful things like maturity, completeness, and wholeness in our lives. When we exhibit confidence in the Lord through persevering through difficult times, it can be a testimony to those around us.

We launch a new episode of the Faith First Podcast every Tuesday so make sure you hit the subscribe button and be alerted to when the next episode is ready for listening. Until then, persevere faith first. 

Welcome and hello, you’ve joined us here at the Faith first Podcast where we help to guide you in steps to take to live out your faith first in this world. In today’s episode, I am sitting down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr as we dive into the topic of Being Bold, Even if. As Christians, we are to share our faith and witness of Jesus with boldness and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Let’s all welcome Pastor Steve and get into the topic today! Welcome Pastor Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why do we equate boldness with someone being pushy
• How you are to show boldness as a follower of Christ
• What is spiritually empowered conviction
• How we can develop the faith and courage to be bold
• Why urgency is part of being bold

Boldness is not constant nor should it be taken for granted. We must continue to pray to the Lord for the boldness at the times and places necessary to share the love and light of Christ with those we interact with. Ask him to remove the hold of fear on you and to increase your boldness. 

We hope that you are getting something out of the Faith First Podcasts. We launch a new episode each week so, hit the subscribe button below and be notified when a new episode is available. Until next time, be bold faith first 

You are listening to the Faith First Podcast. Today’s episode features a message delivered by our Lead Pastor Steve Darr on the topic of Being Bold, Even if. Even if someone persecutes you, be bold in your faith. Even if someone calls you a name, be bold even if. Do you get the idea, let’s listen while Pastor Steve comes to the podium.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why you may have a hard time being bold
• How much do we want to be bold in our faith
• Recognize the three things needed to be bold
• Where in the Bible do we see boldness
• How to start a movement of boldness

Too often boldness is equated with being pushy or over-assertive. The truth is that when we hope in the Lord we are being bold. When we love as Christ loved we are being bold. When we forgive as we have been forgiven, we are being bold. When we are content with what God has provided, we are being bold.

We hope you enjoy the content we provide in the Faith First Podcast. We launch a new episode every week so be sure to hit the notification bell below and be alerted to when the next episode airs. Until then, step out in boldness faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast. Our family, my family has Gouthier traits. There are things that my grandparents, parents, uncles, and cousins do that are very common. That’s just who we are. Yet God calls us to be unique in His Son Jesus. Just because our relatives throughout the generations have done something, said something, or have been something doesn’t mean we also live that life. God calls us higher, to greater things. I am sitting down with our Lead Pastor Steve Darr to talk about how God longs to change us. Welcome, Steve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why we are so unwilling to change
• The definition of an idol
• Why change is difficult
• Defining the term “Sanctification”
• • How to let go and allow God to do the work of change in you

The cool thing is that we don’t have to settle on being the same and loving in a rut of sin and problems. We can release it all to God and our lives can be changed.

If you’ve been listening for a while to the Faith First Podcast, we’d love to hear from you. Head on over to our website at www.firstcong.org and connect with us there. Until next time, begin today and live a brand new life faith first.

Hello and welcome to the Faith First Podcast. The one thing constant is change. The odd thing is that we ourselves don’t want to change— not really. Maybe you’ve replied to a comment made by a friend by saying that’s just who I am. Well, today’s message is for you because our Lead Pastor dives into why we need to change thoughts that keep us from change. Let’s listen in.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why change is hard work
• What hinders us in changing
• What it takes to have victory over the status quo
• How we place idols in our lives that don't want us to change

Our unwillingness to change is always due to our own thinking and way of living. God has given us all we need for life and the right way to live. At some point, we have to realize any lack of change in us is a matter of personal choice. If we choose not to change we need to examine our excuses. As a new creation in Christ God longs to change us into the character of Christ.

We launch a new episode of the Faith First Podcast every Tuesday so make sure you hit the subscribe button and be alerted to when the next episode is ready for listening. Until then, let go and let God change you faith first.