God doesn’t give us more than we can handle... or does God? Life can be overwhelming, stressful, terrible. Even the good times present their challenges. But with the strength of Jesus, we can be content in all things. Worship whenever and wherever you are with us, as we wrap up our Joy on Purpose series, using the book of Philippians to help us frame our lives in the way of Jesus.  

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose 

Part 7: All Things Premiered: February 18, 2022 

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A life of joy is one that is ordered by Christ. From our motivations to our actions to our thoughts. In other words, from our hearts to our bodies to our minds, we submit ourselves to Jesus and his will. This sounds repressive, right? Limiting, keeping us from doing all that our bodies, hearts, and minds would like to do. The problem is following our desires and feelings is modern slavery, and it doesn't offer us deep, lasting joy.   

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose 

Part 6: A Life of Joy 

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Where are you heading? What is your goal in life? Even if you don’t have an aim in life, our goals inform our every day. All ends fall short, except for Christ. Christ is the one who has conquered death, and he has promised the same end for us- resurrection. Press on, through all challenges and hardships, to know Jesus, and the purpose he has for you. Join us to worship whenever and wherever for our newest service, Pressing on Purpose.  

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose 

Part 5: Pressing on Purpose 

Premiered: January 21, 2022 

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What kind of people should you let into your heart? Not into your life- all sorts of people are in our lives. Receive people who impart joy. Likewise, impart joy in those who will receive you. That’s what it means to be the community of God, the church, people called by the name of Christ- to be a community of joy.  

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose 

Part 4: Community of Joy 

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God came to the world he created, becoming just like us to rescue us. If the story of Christmas teaches us anything, it’s that Jesus is a humble God leading his people in humble joy. Willing to be born in a garage, to a poor couple, in the middle of nowhere, all so that each of us could know how deep his love is.

This Christmas, celebrate Christ the newborn King whenever and wherever you are with firstmin.church.

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose

Part 3: For the Joy of Others

Premiered: December 24, 2021

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Joy comes from serving others. The way of the Christian is a life of service, following the example of Jesus. Tune in for part two of our joy on purpose series, walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and hear how you can be guided by joy for others.

Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose

Part 2: For the Joy of Others

Premiered: December 10, 2021

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We begin to walk through Paul’s letter to Christians gathered in Philippi. We focus on the Bible because it points us to Jesus- to his purpose and joy.  In the first service in our seven part series, Pastor @ethanluhman unpacks hoy on purpose. Rejoicing is not a feeling but a choice, a seeing past the face value and looking to the deeper reality, praising God no matter what.  We seek joy on purpose- finding God’s purpose and praise in all things.  “The One who began a good work in you will be bringing it to its purpose until the day of Christ Jesus.” [Philippians 1:6]  Sermon Series: Joy on Purpose Part 1: Joy on Purpose Premiered: November 26, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.  Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Pastor Ethan Luhman sat down with Jeff Cloeter (@jeffcloeter), lead pastor at Christ Memorial Lutheran in St. Louis, MO.  They talk about Jeff's book, "Loved + Sent", which outlines Jeff's approach to faith and ministry. You are loved more than you could ever imagine, and sent with more purpose than you ever thought possible. Jeff shared how that plays itself out in life and in the church, and how to better share your story as a Christian.  Find Jeff online here, and make sure to check out his book, "Loved + Sent", and subscribe to his podcast, "The Daily Pattern." You can also follow along with his blog at www.sixthgen.com.

If God can do anything, why would God do this? 

Our lives intersect with God’s story especially when we feel helpless, weak, imperfect, out of control. Jesus came to bring heaven to earth- to change us and to reveal God’s power. Consider how Jesus is moving in your life during our Intersection series. 

Sermon Series: Intersection Part 4: Power Premiered: November 5, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.  Licensing: CCLI License Number: 1175275, Size E Streaming License: CSPL090808, Size E

Sorry isn’t enough... what do we do with the weight of mistakes, failures, sins, and pains? God made a way for us, taking our sins on himself, giving us pardon and release.  We’ve been rescued. Watch our service, Pardon, in our Intersection series. Our lives, God’s story.  Sermon Series: Intersection Part 3: Pardon Premiered: October 22, 2021 firstmin.church, your on-demand, digital church community.