Isaiah 60:1-6, John 1:10-18 and Matthew 2:1-12 | Epiphany Sunday | January 5, 2025 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠

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.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Sermon FCC St. Paul

00:00:11 Light in Darkness

00:04:31 The Magi's Journey

00:09:26 Revelation of Christ

00:15:18 Worship as Resistance

00:16:44 God Among Us

00:20:09 Importance of Remembering

Titus 2:11-14, Isaiah 9:2-7 and John 1:1-14 | Christmas Eve | December 24, 2024 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠

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.

#sermons #christmaseve #christmas

Chapters:

00:00:00 Sermon: A Christmas Carol - December 24, 2024

00:00:14 In the Beginning

00:01:46 The Spirit of Christmas

00:07:12 Grace Over Lists

00:09:36 Mary, Did You Know?

00:12:03 A Song of Joy

Micah 5:2-5 and Luke 1:39-55 | Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 22, 2024 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠

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.

#sermons #advent #christmas

Chapters:

00:00:00 Sermon: Born of the Virgin Mary - December 22, 2024

00:00:23 Introduction to the Gospel

00:01:29 The Birth of Jesus Foretold

00:04:01 A Prayer for Guidance

00:05:49 Insights from Bible Study

00:08:03 Mary's Visit to Elizabeth

00:12:24 Joy in the Arrival of Jesus

00:13:36 Elizabeth's Experience of Faith

00:15:35 Recognizing God in Our Lives

00:16:59 Salvation Through the Virgin Mary

00:18:44 Conclusion and Reflection

Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke 3:7-18 | Third Sunday of Advent | December 15, 2024 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Pastor Dennis explores hope and joy in Philippians and Luke, emphasizing prayer during anxiety, John the Baptist's call for repentance, and personal insights on faith, God's love, and compassionate action in the community.

Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠

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.

#sermons #advent #gaudete

Chapters:

00:00:00 Sermon: You Call This Good News? - December 15, 2024

00:00:18 Scripture Reading

00:03:08 Reflection on Joy

00:07:42 John the Baptist’s Message

00:12:51 The Joy of Serving Others

00:15:02 Conclusion and Thanks

Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6 | Second Sunday of Advent | December 8, 2024 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Pastor Dennis looks at Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6, emphasizing repentance, societal injustices, and the hope of renewal during Advent, using the interstate highway system as a metaphor for divine intervention.

Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠

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 Sermon: Smoothing the Rough Places - December 8, 2024

00:00:12 Scripture Reading and Reflection

00:00:58 The Message of John the Baptist

00:02:25 A Prayer for Repentance

00:07:07 The State of Our Hearts

00:08:43 Barriers to God and Each Other

00:12:28 The Meaning of Advent

00:14:43 Building Roads Through Challenges