Sermons From Fcc- St. Paul

Welcome to the weekly online worship service of First Christian Church of St. Paul a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  During the coronavirus pandemic, join us each Sunday for worship at 10:00 AM. www.fccsaintpaul.org How much do you trust second-hand information?  Or do you think you want to get your information from the source?  Thomas hears that Jesus is alive.  Thomas didn’t want to just hear about the Risen Christ, he wanted to see for himself.  How do we come to know Jesus?  How are we helping others know about Jesus? First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscrib

Welcome to the weekly online worship service of First Christian Church of St. Paul a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  During the coronavirus pandemic, join us each Sunday for worship at 10:00 AM. www.fccsaintpaul.org Have you ever read a book that ends abruptly?  How did that feel?  Our Easter text comes from Mark and we never see an empty tomb. Instead, we see women who run away from the tomb in terror.  What’s up with that and how is this good news? First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts Easter Sunday| Mark 16:1-8 | April

Welcome to the weekly online worship service of First Christian Church of St. Paul a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  During the coronavirus pandemic, join us each Sunday for worship at 10:00 AM. www.fccsaintpaul.org Who doesn't love a parade? It's Palm Sunday, so we see Jesus entering Jerusalem in what might be the oddest parade ever. The crowd shouts, "Hosanna!" which means, "Save us!" How did Jesus save the people? Did they know how he was going to save them? Do we understand what it means that Jesus saves us? This Sunday, Rob Hamilton will preach on this most unusual parade. First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpa

Have you ever heard of the phrase "get right with God?" It seems to connote that we have to do something in order to get back into God's good graces.  But in the texts for this coming weekend from Jeremiah and Hebrews talks about God being the one that acts in order to get people right with God.  The response is not to do something for God to like us but to respond to God's love with discipleship. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A Thankful Life | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Hebrews 5:5-10 | March 21, 2021 |Dennis Sanders, preaching

We look to vaccines to save us from the dangers of COVID-19. Just like vaccines bring healing or salvation, Jesus explains in John 3 how God's love will bring healing to all of creation through his death on a cross. But how? We will find out. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21 | Unafraid Worship Series | Fourth Sunday in Lent | March 14, 2021 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Third Sunday of Lent: We go to John chapter 2 where we see that Jesus is just a bit angry. What does it mean that Jesus got angry? What was Jesus angry about? What does it have to do with hope? What does it say to us today? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). John 2: 13-22 | Unafraid Worship Series | Third Sunday in Lent | March 7, 2021 | Robert Hamilton, preaching

Second Sunday in Lent: "Thoughts and Prayers." That can be a phrase of caring, but it can also be just mere words.  Jesus calls the disciples and the larger crowd to put words into action.  In Mark chapter 8 and Revelation 3 we learn that in God's Kingdom, words must be backed with acts of love. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Mark 8:31-38 and Revelation 3:14-22 | Unafraid Worship Series | Second Sunday in Lent | February 28, 2021 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

First Sunday in Lent: What is hope? How is it different from optimism? This is the First Sunday in the Season of Lent.  We start our worship Series, Unafraid: Courage and Hope in an Uncertain Time.  We will look at the tales of Noah and the Ark found in Genesis 9.  Noah and his family finally get out of the ark after a long time inside. After all the death and destruction, God offers a symbol of hope and trust. Notes for this sermon: IGY (What A Beautiful World) by Donald Fagen Hope Is A Thing With Feathers by Emily Dickinson Theologies of Hope by Miroslav Volf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Chris

Transfiguration Sunday: This is the last Sunday before the Season of Lent. Jesus goes up on a mountain with three of his closest disciples and is transformed. A voice from heaven tells the disciples to listen to Jesus.  Why? What were the disciples not understanding? What are we not understanding.  Join us as we together enter into Mark 9. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Mark 9:2-9 | For the Sake of the World Series | Transfiguration Sunday | February 14, 2021 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

We hear a lot about freedom in our culture.  The freedom of speech, the freedom to express ourselves, the freedom to choose.  But what does that mean if we are Christians?  What does freedom look like in the body of Christ?  Pastor  Rob will be looking at this question today from 1 Corinthians chapter 8. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify Apple Podcasts First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | For the Sake of the World Series | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | February 7, 2021 | Rob Hamilton, preaching

January 31, 2021 (Fourth Sunday of Epiphany): Do we believe in God?  Really, do we believe that God is real, that God makes a difference in the world, in our lives?  In Mark 1 we encounter Jesus preaching in a local synagogue and casting out demons to the surprise of the crowd.  They saw God acting in a way they never had before.  What does that mean for us today? What does a living God mean for us now and what can it mean in our world today? Join us as we learn together.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FCCStPaul Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fccstpaul/ Watch Past Worship Services: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline  Subscribe to the podcast:  Spotify  Apple Podcasts   First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Mahtomedi. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Mark 1:21-28 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany| For the Sa

Jonah 3:1-10 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | For the Sake of the World Series | January 24, 2021 | Dennis Sanders, preaching This Sunday (Third Sunday of Epiphany): If you felt that God was calling you to meet with the Klan and preach repentance, would you do it? Would you WANT to do it?  That's what is the case in today's passage in Jonah 3.  Jonah the prophet was called to preach the Ninevites, the sworn enemy of the Israelites.  He tried to run away from God, became a snack for a fish and then preached the repentance to the Ninevites who repented!  In real life, we hear the story of Daryl Davis an African American musician, who is known for starting up friendships with active Klansmen. When we hear that God so loved the world, we have to come to terms that God really does love the world. What does that mean when we profess to follow Jesus? Watch the worship service: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/FCCStPaul Read the sermon

This is a special evening prayer time for the nation on Martin Luther King Day 2021.  We come together to pray for the upcoming Inauguration, for justice, for peace and for healing in a time when it seems our nation is on the knife's edge. Join us as we pray to God together.  www.fccsaintpaul.org.   Though the Earth Shall Change: Contributors: Tom Witt, Rolf Vegdahl Tune: © 2009, Augsburg Fortress Text: © 2009, Augsburg Fortress Permission through One License A-723823.  #eveningprayer #martinlutherkingday #prayerforthenation

John 1:35-51 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | January 17, 2021 | For the Sake of the World Series | Dennis Sanders, preaching Come and See.  The sentence sounds like someone inviting you over for warm chocolate chip cookies.  Jesus and Philip tell others to “come and see” what Jesus is up to. Inviting people to meet Jesus is not about shoving the Bible in people’s faces.  It’s about sharing what God means to us with our family and friends.  In John 1 we see how Christ invites us to follow him and it gives us insight into how we can invite people to follow Jesus today. Watch the worship service: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/FCCStPaul Read the sermon reflection: https://fccsaintpaul.org/news/homework-set-a-course-for-adventure Join us online every Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Mark 1:4-13 | Baptism of Our Lord | January 10, 2021 | For the Sake of the World Series | Dennis Sanders, preaching "This is not who we are." It's hard to admit that we are sinners.  On this Sunday when we remember the Baptism of Jesus, Pastor Dennis talks about the insurrection this week at the United States Capitol, what it says about us as a nation and how in Christ through our baptisms, we have a new identity that allows us to be Christ's witnesses in these troubling times. Watch the worship service: https://fccsaintpaul.org/worshiponline Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/FCCStPaul Read the sermon reflection: fccsaintpaul.org/news/this-is-who-we-are Join us online every Sunday at 10:00 AM.

John 1:1-18 | Second Sunday of Christmas | January 3, 2021 | Robert Hamilton, preaching

John 1:1-14 | Christmas Eve | December 24, 2020 | Dennis Sanders, preaching

Luke 1:26-38 | Fourth Sunday in Advent | The World Is About to Turn Series | December 20, 2020 | Dennis Sanders, preaching Mary is just a normal girl from a normal town, loving a normal life. Then an angel comes to tell her of something extraordinary: she will give birth to a Savior! We learn how God surprised Mary and can surprise us as well.

Isaiah 61:1-11 | Third Sunday in Advent | The World Is About to Turn Worship Series | December 13, 2020 | Dennis Sanders, preaching "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?" It's not just a song, it's also how the people of Israel felt after they returned from exile.  But in Isaiah 61, we hear of a prophet that will come to heal broken hearts.  Signs of hope abound on this Third Sunday in Advent. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we aren't offering in-person worship so join us online at fccsaintpaul.org.

Mark 1:1-8 | Second Sunday in Advent | The World Is About to Turn Series | December 6, 2020 | Rob Hamilton, preaching During the COVID-19 pandemic, we aren't offering in-person worship so join us online at fccsaintpaul.org.