First Church

Letting it slide feels easier today. It’s almost always harder tomorrow. This message is about the conversations we avoid with our kids and why they matter more than we think.

Ever notice the urge to quit hits hardest when life gets messy? People let you down, prayer feels empty, and pulling away just feels easier. In this message, we look at what Jesus told his closest friends hours before everything fell apart.

Money has a way of influencing more of our lives than we realize. It shapes our decisions, our priorities, and sometimes even our relationships. But what happens when we start allowing money to determine what matters most? That's the conversation we're having in this week's message.

The stories in this talk are Pastor John’s own. Its structure, rhetoric, and outline draw from Pastor Josh Howerton’s message on giving from last year, and we’re grateful for his work.

The world has a lot to say about sex. So does the Bible. And sometimes those messages couldn't be more different. This week's message takes an honest look at sex, dating, and what the Bible says about creating healthy relationships.

There's a version of church where you show up, consume something, go home, and repeat. And then there's a version that actually changes the way you live. This message explains why First Church is intentionally trying to become the second kind.

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but something still feels off? This message explores why we drift, what pulls us off course, and where lasting peace actually begins.

Most people don't reject heaven—they just don't think about it because this life has captured their hearts. Jesus teaches that heaven isn't primarily about a place; it's about being with Him, and the things we love most often reveal where our hearts already are.

Ever looked at someone else's faith and wondered if you're doing it wrong? Jesus actually addressed this exact question. This message explores why following Him can look different from person to person—and what really matters in a growing relationship with God.

Have you stopped dreaming because disappointment, fear, or the weight of life convinced you not to hope anymore? This message is a call to let God awaken your imagination, restore your hope, and help you see what your life—and His Church—could become when you fully trust Him.

Maybe you still believe in God, but your faith feels stuck. You pray, go to church, and try to do the right things, but you don’t feel as close to Jesus as you once did. In this message, we’ll look at why that happens—and how Jesus calls us into a deeper, more mature faith.