The Good Word- Sermons from First Christian St. Paul

The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11) | June 1, 2025

#sermon #easter #resurrectionJesus prepares to ascend to heaven, but this is not goodbye. Dennis Sanders, preaching | June 1, 2025 | Ascension SundayLearn 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 Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11) | June 1, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:04:16 Prayer for Ascension Sunday 00:07:29 Reflections on Star Trek and Loss 00:08:34 The Meaning of Ascension 00:14:59 The Spirit's Role in Our Witness 00:16:37 Ascension: A Beginning, Not an Ending

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (John 5:1-9) | May 25, 2025

#sermon #easter #resurrectionA man is looking to walk again, but does he want to be healed?Dennis Sanders, preaching | May 25, 2025 | Sixth Sunday of EasterLearn 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 Heals on the Sabbath (John 5:1-9) | May 25, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:00:51 Scripture Reading from Acts 00:04:24 Reflection on Healing and Grace 00:15:00 The Living Gift of Grace

Love One Another (John 13:31-35) | May 18, 2025

#sermon #easter #resurrectionJesus has a command for us: to love each other.Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | May 18, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of EasterLearn 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 Love One Another (John 13:31-35) | May 18, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:01:55 New Commandment of Love 00:07:39 Comforting One Another 00:09:43 Power of Prayer 00:10:37 Love in Action 00:12:28 Jesus' Lasting Presence

Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:22-30) | May 11, 2025

#sermon #easter #resurrectionThe people can't hear Jesus is the Messiah. But Jesus proclaims he is the Good Shepherd.Dennis Sanders, preaching | May 11, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of EasterLearn 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 the Good Shepherd (John 10:22-30) | May 11, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:05:10 The Voice of the Good Shepherd 00:12:11 Listening in a Noisy World 00:14:46 Personal Encounters with God 00:15:52 Closing Reflections and Prayers

Jesus and Peter/The Conversion of Saul (John 21:1-19 and Acts 9:1-20)

#sermon #easter #resurrectionPeter and Saul meet the Risen Christ and their lives are changed forever.Dennis Sanders, preaching | May 4, 2025 | Third Sunday of EasterLearn 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 and Peter/The Conversion of Saul (John 21:1-19 and Acts 9:1-20)00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:08:42 A Prayer for Reflection 00:08:59 The Fascination with Origin Stories 00:10:41 Encounters that Change Lives 00:14:47 The Transformative Journey of Saul 00:17:05 Hope from the Empty Tomb 00:19:09 Baptism: Our Origin Story 00:21:15 Embracing Our Hope in Christ

The Resurrection of Jesus (John 20:1-18)

#sermon #easter #resurrectionThe tomb is empty. Mary frets until she meets a strange gardener...Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | April 20, 2025 | Easter SundayLearn 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 Resurrection of Jesus (John 20:1-18)00:00:23 Introduction to Good Word Podcast 00:05:18 Mary at the Tomb 00:09:20 The Commissioning of Mary 00:11:08 The Meaning of Resurrection Today 00:13:16 Living Between the Already and Not Yet 00:15:18 The Importance of Community 00:16:56 Conclusion: Living into the Joy

Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40)

#sermon #palmsunday #holyweekJesus comes to town and a party erupts as people looked for salvation.Dennis Sanders, preaching | April 13, 2025 | Season of LentLearn 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 Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40)00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:03:12 A Reflection on Palm Sunday 00:04:19 The Reality of Palm Sunday 00:06:12 Desperation and Hope 00:08:39 Jesus' Courageous Entry 00:10:38 Our Modern Desperation 00:12:22 The True Source of Hope 00:13:10 The Call for Salvation

Jesus Anointed At Bethany (John 12;1-8)

Mary anoints Jesus. Judas gets miffed. Jesus reminds him they are living in a penultimate time.Dennis Sanders, preaching | April 6, 2025 | Season of LentLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ (https://fccsaintpaul.org/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) 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 Anointed At Bethany (John 12;1-8)00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:04:44 A Prayer of Thanks 00:05:26 The Concept of Penultimate 00:11:56 The Cost of True Love 00:16:42 The Need for Forgiveness 00:18:05 Time is Short, Love Deeply

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

A man had two sons. Both broke his heart. And he still loved them both.Dennis Sanders, preaching | March 30, 2025 | Season of LentLearn 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.#sermons #lent #worshipChapters:00:00:00 The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:05:07 The Power of Grace and Reconciliation 00:14:20 God's Relentless Love and Acceptance

Repent or Perish (Luke 13:1-9) | March 23, 2025

When tragedies happen, Jesus tells people to repent and give their lives to God. Dennis Sanders, preaching | March 23, 2025 | Season of LentLearn 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.#sermons #lent #worshipChapters:00:00:00 FCC Sermon 03232500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:02:36 A New Gospel Reading 00:04:31 Reflecting on a Personal Experience 00:07:42 The Significance of Towers 00:09:29 Understanding Repentance 00:14:27 The Parable of the Fig Tree 00:17:15 The Call to Repentance