In those very early days of the church, we have a model for how the present-day church should look like. How close are we today? Those early Christians gathered together around one central thing: Jesus. Today's message starts there and shows us what First Prez should aspire to be.

The beginning of something is a very special time. We celebrate the start of things from births to anniversaries, from inventions to discoveries. And we celebrate the day the church of Jesus Christ was born. What was that day like? What did it mean for those who said yes and believed? What does it mean for us today? Our God in the City sermon series continues with FPC Associate Pastor Tim Shaw.

If you're starting the new year with a resolution to improve your life by making better decisions, this is the sermon to listen to. First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer gives us a very practical template you can use to help you make the big decisions in your life.

We're at the beginning of a new year. It's also the beginning of a new sermon series called "God in the City." And it's a study in the very beginning of Jesus's church. This is documented in the Book of Acts. Today, we look at not only the beginning of Jesus's church but also the start of Christianity in Hawaii. Join us on this year-long series in 2025.

The theme for our December sermon series is loneliness. Even during a joyful, festive time, there's still much loneliness all around. Joseph experienced loneliness as he grappled with the Mary's divine pregnancy. Families that are rich experience loneliness created by independence and internal dynamics. And yet, they arise from their loneliness to vibrant and connected lives. First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer delivers the Christmas message.

When a child goes missing, it's a horrible feeling for everyone involved. When Mary and Joseph discovered Jesus was missing, they behaved like any parent would. Anxiety set in. It's an event we parents work hard to prevent. But in Jesus's case, it was necessary. Pastor Tim Fearer explains.

Life is challenging. You set out to do good and then you're faced with difficult choices pulling you in different directions with equal force. What do you do? The Bible is full of examples from people just like us faced with decisions. People like Joseph. Faced with an outrageous situation, what does he do? Pastor Tim Fearer continues the loneliness series as we countdown to Jesus's birth.

The Bible is full of stories of inspiring people. That includes Mary, the mother of Jesus. This second sermon in the advent series considers her divine pregnancy and the special situation it created. First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer puts the spotlight on Mary in today's message.

Merry Christmas! It's Advent season. Our Advent sermon series this year focuses on loneliness. One of the things we'll learn in this message is that loneliness can happen even during times that are perceived to be joyous and happy. And as you may know, loneliness can happen to anyone. None of us is immune.

It's the final message in the Wise sermon series. The series has taken us through the entire Sermon on the Mount. The question is, are you going to rely on this treasure chest of wisdom to use as a blueprint for your life? First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer delivers today's message.