The Good Word- Sermons from First Christian St. Paul

The Testing of Jesus (Luke 4:1-13) | March 9, 2025

Jesus is tempted in the desert and resists the lies told by the devil. Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | March 9, 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 #ashwednesdayChapters:00:00:00 The Testing of Jesus (Luke 4:1-13) | March 9, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:07:43 Lies We Believe About God 00:09:15 Lies We Believe About Ourselves 00:10:39 Rewriting Our Stories 00:13:45 Embracing Our True Identity 00:17:17 Love and Transformation

Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21) | March 5, 2025

Jesus warns of practicing your piety in front of others.Dennis Sanders, preaching | March 5, 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 #ashwednesdayChapters:00:00:00 Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:01:41 Reflections on Personal Confidence 00:04:29 The Significance of Ash Wednesday 00:07:38 The Good News in Jesus 00:08:24 A Story of Redemption 00:11:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Transfiguration (Luke 9: 28-43)

Jesus takes the disciples up a mountain and they see the literal Light of the World.Dennis Sanders, preaching | March 2, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 The Transfiguration (Luke 9: 28-43)00:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:03:14 The Transfiguration of Jesus 00:04:29 Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday 00:05:31 Understanding the Transfiguration 00:12:48 The Importance of Awe and Beauty 00:14:18 Hope in the Midst of Struggle

Love of Enemies (Luke 6:27-38) | February 23, 2025

Jesus continues his Sermon on the plain and tells the crowd to subversively resist evil and love our enemies.Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | February 23, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 Love of Enemies (Luke 6:27-38) | February 23, 202500:00:23 Introduction to Good Word Podcast 00:03:01 Gospel Reading from Luke 00:05:00 Ethics of Love and Resistance 00:09:21 Beyond Transactions in Community 00:13:36 Generosity of Spirit 00:16:30 Call to Action in Community

The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17-26)

Jesus comes down to meet a desperate people and give them hope in a God that hasn't given up on them.Dennis Sanders, preaching | February 16, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17-26)00:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:05:42 Exploring Schrödinger's Cat 00:14:19 The Complexity of Human Nature 00:19:06 The Good News of Jesus

Jesus Calls the First Disciples (Luke 5:1-11)

Jesus meets up with Peter again to go fishing and to present Peter with a new calling.Dennis Sanders, preaching | February 9, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠The full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/zo2MZQA5hu8?feature=shareFirst 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 The Call of the First Disciples (Luke 5:1-11)00:00:15 Introduction to the Good News 00:03:24 The Call to Ministry 00:07:17 The Miracle of the Catch 00:10:16 The Struggle of the Unworthy 00:13:12 God's Grace in Our Calling 00:16:12 Conclusion: Called by Grace

Jesus Is Rejected At Nazareth (Luke 4:21-30)

Jesus finishes his sermon and then tells those gathered of God's radical grace. The crowd is not pleased.Dennis Sanders, preaching | February 2, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠First 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 Jesus Is Rejected At Nazareth (Luke 4:21-30)00:00:13 The Power of Love 00:02:04 The Fulfillment of Scripture 00:04:02 Music and Its Messages 00:08:57 Stories of Grace 00:11:20 The Challenge of Acceptance 00:15:21 Radical Grace for All 00:16:53 Salvation for Everyone

Jesus at Nazareth (Luke 4:14-21)

Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and tells the crowd that today the Scripture is fulfilled.Dennis Sanders, preaching | January 26, 2025 | Season of EpiphanyLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠First 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 Jesus at Nazareth (Luke 4:14-21)00:00:20 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12 00:04:09 Transition to the Gospel of Luke 00:04:21 Jesus in the Synagogue 00:10:42 Understanding Jesus' Message 00:13:19 The Need for Freedom 00:13:45 The Impact of Grace 00:16:32 Jesus' Fulfillment of Prophecy 00:18:26 Sharing the Good News

Sermon: The Wedding Planner- January 19, 2025

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and John 2:1-11 | Third Sunday After Epiphany | January 19, 2025 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Dennis Sanders, preachingLearn 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 Sermon: The Wedding Planner- January 19, 202500:00:25 Opening Prayer and Scripture Reading 00:02:33 Wedding at Cana 00:04:34 A Personal Wedding Reflection 00:09:17 The Unexpected in Weddings 00:13:09 The Miracle of Water into Wine 00:17:14 Martin Luther King’s Story 00:20:50 Conclusion: God’s Grace and Salvation

Sermon: We Are God’s Beloved - January 12, 2025

Acts 8:14-17 and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | Baptism of Jesus | January 12, 2025 | First Christian Church, Roseville, MN | Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preachingLearn 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 #epiphany #progressivechristianityChapters:00:00:00 FCC Sermon 01122500:00:14 Opening Scriptures 00:00:57 Transition to the Gospel 00:02:15 The Baptism of Jesus 00:04:32 Question of Belonging 00:07:45 Belonging to God 00:11:08 Invitation to Show Love 00:12:37 Community of Belonging