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There is something incredibly significant at stake in this moment of American Church History. It is not a battle for the culture, it is a battle for the soul of the church. Loving one another is supposed to be a strength of the church. We are supposed to be known...

The meaning of Christmas is found in the man, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus is the incarnation, literally the in-flesh-ment, of the Eternal God of creation. The Creator God, entered into His creation, in order to make himself known. But do we know Him? Have we come to know not only...

When we think of Jesus’ teachings on generosity we tend to think it terms of financial giving. And that is fair, because Jesus talks a lot about money, its power, and our hearts. But money is only one kind of currency. To be a radically generous person means that we...

As unique as each of us is, we share much in common as human beings. In this series, we will study the shape of the human heart that is revealed in the Psalms. We will discover some of our universal needs, universal fears, and universal longings. The Psalmists describe in...

As we begin a new school year, a new church program year, and a new sermon series, many things feel the same. We are still in the midst of a global pandemic, we are still concerned about balancing safety and normalcy, and we are still facing an uncertain future. The...

Everyone reaches certain crossroads in their life: moments when a decision must be made, and we know the implications will be long lasting. In this short sermon series, we will learn what God’s word has to teach us about these experiences and how to face the crossroads moments well. Every...

On Sunday, May 23, First Pres launched MissionsFest 2021 - a great opportunity to re-energize your engagement with our mission partners and serve the world! Though we are called to serve the world each day, this is a special time at First Pres when we focus more closely on our...

The sermon series, The Messy Path of Discipleship: The Walk of Faith in Peter’s Sandals, continues throughout May, 2021. The ultimate reason for coming to know Peter better is so together we can get to know Jesus better. The story of Peter and Jesus is the story of us and...

The cross is the enduring symbol of Christianity. But in its pre-Christian history the crucifix was a symbol of terror and tyranny used as an instrument of brutal punishment to make an example of its victims and dissuade witnesses from perpetrating similar crimes. Why did God’s own Son, the King...

The prophet Daniel lived amidst intense pressure to compromise his faith. Surrounded by a hostile culture, threatened by those who mocked his faith, and confronted by adversaries who longed to see him fail, Daniel was compelled to forge a life of integrity while the pressures continued to rise. Daniels’ life...