First Christian Church of Louisville Podcast

The early church had a radical approach to living in community that worked incredibly well. So much so that there was not a needy person among them.

While recreating their approach may not work today, God's plan for us to take care of our community is still pretty radical. The good news is that if we live into it, we may just find there is not a needy person among us either.

We are in our final week of this year's ministry celebration. If you have not already done so, please consider filling out an estimate of giving card for 2020 using the link provided.

At First Christian Church, we seek to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world, welcoming all to the Lord's Table just as God has welcomed us. At the heart of that mission, is our call to be a welcoming and inclusive church. Of course, a welcoming church also means a diverse church, which can lead to some tensions as we seek to serve Christ together.

Join us for a powerful message that explores how we can overcome those tensions and break the bounds that divide us.

As part of his message, Brian referred to the article, "Jesus loved outsiders. So why is the Church known for being judgmental?" by John Ortberg. A link to that article has been provided.

We are also in the middle of our 2020 Stewardship Campaign. If you have not yet filled out your estimate of giving card for the coming year, please follow the link provided.

"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." This passage from Jeremiah (29:11) is one of the most popular passages of scripture. Unfortunately, the reason for that is based on a misinterpretation of its message. The Good News is that the true meaning is far more powerful - not just for you, but for everyone.

In the second sermon of this two-part series, student intern Sara Don Bailey explores a powerful message from the prophet Habakkuk about waiting, prayer, and the hope of God in our lives - even when life is hard.

Sometimes it's easy to tune out and avoid unpleasant stories or tough conversations. In the first sermon of this two-part series, Rev. Caitlin Simpson explores what it means to "stay awake" for Jesus.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day journey toward Easter. In this meditation, we learn a little bit more about why this day is so important and how we can make the most of this sacred season.

Since a specific reference is made to the bulletin, we have made a PDF copy of that available through the link provided.

Rev. Caitlin Simpson offers a starting point to answer the question: How can we all get along, and still maintain our beliefs?

"And a little child shall lead them."

This year's season of Advent got off to a great start as over 50 of our children led our Hanging of the Greens service.

Last week, Stan Lee, the brilliant and creative mind behind the wildly successful Marvel stories and movies died. In the wake of that news, stories popped up all over the place about Mr. Lee's life work and the beliefs he held that infuse the stories and characters he created. This Sunday, we'll take a look at how some of those stories and characters really embody the Gospel--what can we learn or take away from his popular and decades-long work that might help us understand our own faith in a deeper way?

On this Thanksgiving Sunday, we celebrate some of the amazing things God has done in and through our church this year. Join us as we tell the amazing story of how FCC continues to be a movement for wholeness in our fragmented world.