This week we take inspiration from the Ghost of Christmas Present and explore the themes of gratitude and generosity. Let's unwrap the gift of Christmas Present to experience its transformative power during the holiday season and our lives every day of the year.

This sermon explores how holidays bring memories of past Christmases, both joyful moments and regrets. Drawing inspiration from the story of Scrooge, the sermon encourages reflection on our own past experiences to find wisdom, healing, and a deeper connection to God's grace.

This sermon challenges the "Bah, Humbug" attitude that can often arise from holiday stress and instead encourages a shift towards finding joy, transformation, and deeper connections during Christmas. Learn how approaching the holidays with a different mindset can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling experience.

Pastor Sue Coller emphasizes the idea that one cannot live in both the realm of God and the world simultaneously, that we ultimately have to choose one over the other. The Kingdom of God is portrayed as subversive and defying logic, with a focus on values such as generosity, service, and lack of grudges. The sermon contrasts this with the world, highlighting its potential for debt, self-interest, and lack of support for others. Despite the challenges, it ultimately presents the listener with the choice of who they want to be in the world - a kingdom person or a worldly person.

In a world filled with competing and often contradictory messages, it can be challenging to remain focused on living as people of God. This sermon will explore strategies for navigating the noise and staying loyal to the message of Jesus Christ.

November 17th, 2024 | Navigating the Noise: Embracing God's Call in a Distracted World | Dr. Kris Brammer | First Presbyterian Church

This sermon investigates the role of risk-taking in making the world a better place. The audience is asked to reflect on their willingness to take risks with their resources, whether it be their own or those entrusted to them by others. Pastor Sue Coller emphasizes that all that we possess ultimately belongs to God. She explains how the parable of talents challenges individuals to step out in faith and take risks with what they have been given.

In this sermon, Pastor Sue Coller describes how money traps us with fleeting gratification and empty promises. She challenges us to instead follow our hearts and live with a mission for a more fulfilling and joyful life. 

November 3rd, 2024 | Don't Fall For The Happiness Trap: Putting Money In Its Place | Rev. Dr. Sue Coller | First Presbyterian Church

Our value isn't tied to our bank accounts! That taking a spiritual perspective on money is the path to freedom. Join Pastor Sue Coller as she cautions listeners not to "break the gaze" and to instead keep our eyes, and our hearts, focused on Jesus. Part 1 of 3. First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, Nebraska

This sermon reminds us that our value isn't tied to our bank accounts and that taking a spiritual perspective on money is the path to freedom. Pastor Sue Coller cautions listeners not to "break the gaze" and to instead keep their eyes, and their hearts, focused on Jesus.

Pastor Sue Babovec describes an exercise where she challenged a group of youth to think differently about how they form a circle. Despite their initial skepticism and resistance, they eventually realized the importance of changing their perspective and forming a circle by facing outward instead of inward. This metaphor illustrates the importance of shifting focus from self-centeredness to serving others.