First Congregational Church of Clinton MA

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- August 9, 2026Guest Preacher: Peter AndersonText:  Numbers 22:21-38Title:  God speaks through donkeys to change the intention of human hearts

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon (plus Scripture Reading) -- August 9, 2026Guest Preacher: Peter AndersonText:  Numbers 22:21-38Title:  God speaks through donkeys to change the intention of human hearts

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- August 2, 2026Guest Preacher: Peter AndersonText:  Mark 7:9-13Title:  Honoring your parents

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon (plus Scripture Reading and Introductory Remarks) -- August 2, 2026Guest Preacher: Peter AndersonText:  Mark 7:9-13Title:  Honoring your parents

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- July 26, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 32:6-15, 30, 34-44 & Psalm 126(:1-6)Title:  Those Yahweh restores from captivity will harvest joyMain Idea:  Yahweh illustrates His restoration from exile by Jeremiah purchasing a field

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- July 26, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 32:6-15, 30, 34-44 & Psalm 126(:1-6)Title:  Those Yahweh restores from captivity will harvest joyMain Idea:  Yahweh illustrates His restoration from exile by Jeremiah purchasing a field

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- July 19, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 27:1-22 & Psalm 107:10-15Title:  Those who cry out to Yahweh in their subjection are savedMain Idea:  Yahweh commands Judah to serve Nebuchadnezzar by putting a yoke on Jeremiah

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- July 19, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 27:1-22 & Psalm 107:10-15Title:  Those who cry out to Yahweh in their subjection are savedMain Idea:  Yahweh commands Judah to serve Nebuchadnezzar by putting a yoke on Jeremiah

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- July 12, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 18:1-17 & Psalm 33:13-19Title:  Yahweh delivers those He formed who hope in His unfailing loveMain Idea:  Yahweh illustrates His authority over people with a potter and clay

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- July 12, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 18:1-17 & Psalm 33:13-19Title:  Yahweh delivers those He formed who hope in His unfailing loveMain Idea:  Yahweh illustrates His authority over people with a potter and clay

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- July 5, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 13:1-14 & Psalm 106:37-43Title:  Yahweh abhors those who defile themselves with idolsMain Idea:  A destroyed waistband illustrates Judah’s proud idolatry

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- July 5, 2026Text:  Jeremiah 13:1-14 & Psalm 106:37-43Title:  Yahweh abhors those who defile themselves with idolsMain Idea:  A destroyed waistband illustrates Judah’s proud idolatry

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- June 21, 2026Text:  Deuteronomy 11:13-28 & Proverbs 22:5-8, 15Title:  A father disciplines his children so they will not live in follyMain Idea:  Children must be taught God’s words and ways

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- June 21, 2026Text:  Deuteronomy 11:13-28 & Proverbs 22:5-8, 15Title:  A father disciplines his children so they will not live in follyMain Idea:  Children must be taught God’s words and ways

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- June 14, 2026Text:  2 Kings 13:10-25 & Psalm 132:11-16Title:  Yahweh will do great things through His Messiah from DavidMain Idea:  Ask Yahweh for more than we need

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- June 14, 2026Text:  2 Kings 13:10-25 & Psalm 132:11-16Title:  Yahweh will do great things through His Messiah from DavidMain Idea:  Ask Yahweh for more than we need

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- June 7, 2026Text:  1 Kings 11:29-40 & Psalm 133Title:  Unity is good and pleasantMain Idea:  Ahijah demonstrates national division with a robe

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- June 7, 2026Text:  1 Kings 11:29-40 & Psalm 133Title:  Unity is good and pleasantMain Idea:  Ahijah demonstrates national division with a robe

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- May 31, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 31[:1-13] & Psalm 89:20-23Title:  Yahweh swore to strike down David’s enemiesMain Idea:  Saul and his three sons die before their enemy

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- May 31, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 31[:1-13] & Psalm 89:20-23Title:  Yahweh swore to strike down David’s enemiesMain Idea:  Saul and his three sons die before their enemy

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- May 24, 2026Text:  Ezekiel 36:22-38 & Isaiah 61:1-3Title:  The Holy Spirit anointed Messiah gives beautyMain Idea:  Obedience to God comes through the Holy Spirit

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- May 24, 2026Text:  Ezekiel 36:22-38 & Isaiah 61:1-3Title:  The Holy Spirit anointed Messiah gives beautyMain Idea:  Obedience to God comes through the Holy Spirit

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- May 17, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 30:16-31 & Psalm 44:1-5Title:  God gives salvation to all His peopleMain Idea:  Combatants and supporters share in God's victory

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- May 17, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 30:16-31 & Psalm 44:1-5Title:  God gives salvation to all His peopleMain Idea:  Combatants and supporters share in God's victory

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- May 10, 2026Text:  Genesis 24:1-4, 12-15, 22-26, 50-51, 57-58; 27:5-7, 9-13, 15-19 & Psalm 113:5-9Title:  God makes barren women to be joyful mothersMain Idea:  Rebekah: willing wife and scheming mother

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- May 10, 2026Text:  Genesis 24:1-4, 12-15, 22-26, 50-51, 57-58; 27:5-7, 9-13, 15-19 & Psalm 113:5-9Title:  God makes barren women to be joyful mothersMain Idea:  Rebekah: willing wife and scheming mother

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- May 3, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 30:1-15 & Psalm 33:16-22Title:  Hope is in the saving love of YahwehMain Idea:  God will answer prayers to rescue families

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- May 3, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 30:1-15 & Psalm 33:16-22Title:  Hope is in the saving love of YahwehMain Idea:  God will answer prayers to rescue families

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- April 26, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 29[:1-11] & Psalm 69:1-7, 33-36Title:  When we confess our guilt to God, He will save us in our humilityMain Idea:  Sometimes God rescues in unexpected ways

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- April 26, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 29[:1-11] & Psalm 69:1-7, 33-36Title:  When we confess our guilt to God, He will save us in our humilityMain Idea:  Sometimes God rescues in unexpected ways

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- April 19, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 28:13-25 & Psalm 52:6-9Title:  Those who trust in God for His strength will flourishMain Idea:  Turning from God in disobedience leads to despair and destruction

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- April 19, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 28:13-25 & Psalm 52:6-9Title:  Those who trust in God for His strength will flourishMain Idea:  Turning from God in disobedience leads to despair and destruction

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- April 12, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 28:1-12 & Psalm 78:29-37Title:  Success can lead to pride, deceit and rejection by GodMain Idea:  Those who forsake God will deceive others out of fear

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- April 12, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 28:1-12 & Psalm 78:29-37Title:  Success can lead to pride, deceit and rejection by GodMain Idea:  Those who forsake God will deceive others out of fear

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- April 5, 2026Text:  Matthew 28:1-17 & 27:50-53Title:  All who die in the faith of God will be bodily resurrectedMain Idea:  Let us reverently worship our risen Savior

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- April, 5, 2026Text:  Matthew 28:1-17 & 27:50-53Title:  All who die in the faith of God will be bodily resurrectedMain Idea:  Let us reverently worship our risen Savior

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- March 29, 2026Text:  Mark 11:1-11 & Psalm 22:14-18, 22-23Title:  David described the death of the Eternal KingMain Idea:  People interpret Jesus´ actions according to their expectations

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- March 29, 2026Text:  Mark 11:1-11 & Psalm 22:14-18, 22-23Title:  David described the death of the Eternal KingMain Idea:  People interpret Jesus´ actions according to their expectations

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- March 22, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 27[:1-12] & Psalm 106:34-39Title:  Interacting with the world can lead to idolatryMain Idea:  Those who live with God’s enemies will sin

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- March 22, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 27[:1-12] & Psalm 106:34-39Title:  Interacting with the world can lead to idolatryMain Idea:  Those who live with God’s enemies will sin

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- March 15, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 26:13-25 & Psalm 86:5-9Title:  Supplication to the Lord of steadfast love leads to forgivenessMain Idea:  Grace can lead to repentance of sin

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- March 15, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 26:13-25 & Psalm 86:5-9Title:  Supplication to the Lord of steadfast love leads to forgivenessMain Idea:  Grace can lead to repentance of sin

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- March 8, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 26:1-12 & Psalm 86:14-17Title:  When enemies attack, call on the gracious GodMain Idea:  Knowledge of God enables gracious action

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- March 8, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 26:1-12 & Psalm 86:14-17Title:  When enemies attack, call on the gracious GodMain Idea:  Knowledge of God enables gracious action

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- March 1, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 25:32-44 & Psalm 119:97-104Title:  Those who love God’s Word want Him to instruct themMain Idea:  True believers are open to godly advice

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- March 1, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 25:32-44 & Psalm 119:97-104Title:  Those who love God’s Word want Him to instruct themMain Idea:  True believers are open to godly advice

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- February 22, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 25:13-31 & Psalm 125Title:  Yahweh is good to His people, keeping them from iniquityMain Idea:  Godly women try to prevent bloodshed

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- February 22, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 25:13-31 & Psalm 125Title:  Yahweh is good to His people, keeping them from iniquityMain Idea:  Godly women try to prevent bloodshed

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Service -- February 15, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 24:16-25:12 & Psalm 45:1-5Title:  Gracious kings are blessed by GodMain Idea:  It is good to show grace to others

First Congregational Church of Clinton, MA -- Sermon -- February 15, 2026Text:  1 Samuel 24:16-25:12 & Psalm 45:1-5Title:  Gracious kings are blessed by GodMain Idea:  It is good to show grace to others