The Good Word- Sermons from First Christian St. Paul
First Christian Church -St. Paul is an open and affirming, multicultural Disciples of Christ congregation united in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ for the sake of the world. Join us here for weekly messages looking for glimpses of God in our daily life.
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We don't always choose God, but God always chooses us. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | September 7, 2025 | Thirteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33) | September 7, 202500:00:23 Introduction to Good Word Podcast 00:00:53 Choosing Life and Death 00:02:05 The Cost of Discipleship 00:03:39 The Challenge of Choices 00:10:00 Understanding Our Struggles 00:13:29 Love and Loss in Choice
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
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 PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Jesus tells the crowd that he isn't a peacemaker. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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.
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
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=shareDennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
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=shareTeresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | August 3, 2025 | Eighth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
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=shareDennis Sanders, preaching | July 27, 2025 | Seventh Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
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 PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
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 PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
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 PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Jesus meets three people with an offer they shouldn't refuse. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | June 29, 2025 | Third Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst 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, 202500:00:23 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