Jesus notices a woman who can't stand straight and heals her. And then all hell breaks loose. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 24, 2025 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Roseville. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman (Luke 13:10-17) | August 24, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:03:19 Transition to Gospel Reading

00:05:00 Prayer for Freedom

00:10:31 Reflecting on the Sabbath

00:14:22 Personal Burdens and Freedom

00:16:39 Conclusion and Proclamation of Freedom

Jesus tells the crowd that he isn't a peacemaker. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Roseville. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Abraham is nervous and God tells him not to be afraid. What does that mean? #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=share

Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 God's Covenant with Abrabam (Genesis 15:1-6) | August 10, 2025

00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast

00:01:40 The Tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper

00:04:47 Trusting God Amidst Anxiety

00:10:28 God’s Faithfulness in Our Doubts

00:18:08 Generosity in Uncertain Times

Jesus tells a story about a foolish man not putting our faith in things, but in God #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=share

Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | August 3, 2025 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) | August 3, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:03:29 Transition to Gospel Reading

00:05:05 Reflection on the Rich Fool

00:08:51 The Inevitability of Death

00:11:14 Trusting in God's Provision

00:13:00 A Word for the Exploited

00:17:06 Moving from Fear to Freedom

The Disciples ask Jesus to help them pray. He gives them a prayer and story about a late night visit to talk about God's love for us. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=share

Dennis Sanders, preaching | July 27, 2025 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Jesus Teaches the Disciples to Pray (Luke 11:1-13) | July 27, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:00:53 First Scripture Reading

00:03:37 Gospel Reading

00:05:51 The Scariest Thing in Church

00:06:09 Navigating Public Prayer

00:09:25 Jesus Teaches About Prayer

00:14:06 Understanding Unanswered Prayers

00:17:09 God Listens to Our Prayers

Martha is mad at Mary for not helping her. Jesus tells Martha to stop and listen. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Dennis Sanders, preaching | July 20, 2025 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) | July 20, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:01:59 Scripture Reflection on Genesis

00:03:20 Transition to the Gospel of Luke

00:09:57 The Story of Mary and Martha

00:13:45 Embracing Boredom and Listening to God

A guy asks Jesus who is not someone he has to like. Just like Jesus, he turns the question around to ask who was a neighbor. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | July 13, 2025 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) | July 13, 2025

00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast

00:01:15 Exploring the Good Samaritan

00:09:35 Neighborly Challenges

00:16:46 A Call to Be Neighbors

Jesus sends the 70 (or 72) and tells them to not pack anything, not even a toothbrush. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Dennis Sanders, preaching | July 6, 2025 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Jesus Sends the Seventy (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20) | July 6, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:05:13 Scripture Readings and Reflections

00:09:25 The Art of Packing Light

00:16:41 Trusting God's Grace in Our Journey

Jesus meets three people with an offer they shouldn't refuse. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Dennis Sanders, preaching | June 29, 2025 | Third Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Would-Be Followers of Jesus (Luke 9:51-62) | June 29, 2025

00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast

00:02:32 The Call to Discipleship

00:04:33 Understanding Jesus’ Teachings

00:10:47 Embracing the Cost of Following

00:13:59 The Role of Grace in Discipleship

Elijah runs away from a mad ruler, God cares for him. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch

Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | June 22, 2025 | Second Sunday After Pentecost

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First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Elijah Flees from Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1-15) | June 22, 2025

00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast

00:04:34 Transition to the Gospel of Luke

00:08:03 Elijah's Triumph and Despair

00:15:46 Encountering God in Silence

00:20:13 Our Tasks After the Wilderness