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First Presbyterian Pine City

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Weekly Messages from Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Church in Pine City, Minnesota.

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  1. I Want to be Great 2 - "I Have Decided"

    Our character defines our greatness. Sure, we may know people who are “great at” something. But when we think of truly great people, it is their character… their willingness to love unconditionally or give generously… their willingness to do the right thing at all costs… that makes them great.…

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  2. I Want to Be Great! - "Just Do It"

    Some people are great at doing something or making something. And then there are others who are simply… great. But is greatness something that you’re born with or is it possible to acquire greatness? Can you choose to be great? In this message, we learn from the parable of the good Samaritan that...

  3. Only a God Like You 6 - "King"

    We all know about Jesus as Savior, but there's a title he claimed for himself that goes far beyond that, and it's a title that calls us to more than just asking Jesus to forgive us. In this message we look at the significance of Jesus as God's final king.

  4. Only a God Like You: "Sacrifice"

    One of the most unexpected ways God has revealed himself to humanity is as a sacrifice. We trace the image of a scarlet thread through the Bible that begins in the Garden of Eden and ends at the cross as we ask: "Who will deal with your sin?"

  5. Only a God Like You: "Creator"

    What do we do when life feels out of control? Genesis 1 introduces us to the Creator who brings order out of chaos, calls his world good, and invites us to rest under his reign. Discover why these ancient words still bring hope to our chaotic world—and to our hearts.

  6. Only A God Like You: "Guide"

    Every day you make about 35,000 decisions. Most are small — what to eat, what to wear. But some aren't. Should I take this job? End this relationship? Say yes to this proposal? Left on our own, none of us really has what it takes to navigate those calls. But here's the good news: our God is a...

  7. Only a God Like You: "Judge"

    We all have a passion for justice and a desire to see injustice punished. How does this relate to the fact that God is a judge? Is that good news for us? And what does that mean for our everyday life? Find out as we continue our series, Only a God Like You.

  8. Only a God Like You 1 - "Redeemer"

    What do you do when your life feels like a mess you can’t fix? In this message, we trace the story from Genesis 3 through Babel and discover a God who never gives up on broken people. No matter how far we’ve wandered, there is hope - because we have a Redeemer.

  9. Heard 3 - "Ears to Hear"

    Ever ask God for advice and hear nothing back? Oftentimes it turns out that God isn't the problem - we are. In the final message of "Heard," we ask the real question: are you actually in a position to listen?

  10. Heard 2 - "Hearing Aid"

    Ever wished you could undo a decision? Proverbs says wisdom was speaking before the regret . In this message, we look at three kinds of listeners (simple, mockers, and fools) and why asking, “What is the wise thing for me to do?” can change the trajectory of your relationships, finances, and future.

  11. Heard 1 - "Selective Hearing"

    What you listen to shapes what you do—but most of us only hear what we want to hear. In this message, we look at a forgotten Old Testament story that exposes how dangerous selective hearing can be, and how God keeps speaking even when we’d rather not listen.

  12. Let Freedom Ring 2 - "Authorized Use Only"

    If freedom is a gift from God and is only maintained by faith in God, what are the implications for our lives and our country? We take a look at Paul's writing to the Galatians as well as George Washington's farewell address and discover some applications for life in 21st-century America.This...

  13. Let Freedom Ring 1 - "Some Restrictions May Apply"

    Is freedom just doing whatever I want - no rules, no limits - or is there something deeper God had in mind? In this message we look at Galatians 5, the Declaration of Independence, and the Fourth of July to ask a bigger question: am I using my freedom for myself, or am I leveraging it for the…

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  14. What We Leave Behind (Father's Day 2026)

    What kind of legacy are you going to leave behind for the next generation? We take a look at this question and see how the Apostle Paul handled it in his letter to Timothy as we celebrate dads together on Father's Day.

  15. Diapers to Disciples

    We're called to pass our faith down to the next generation but what does that look like? We take a look at a real-life example from 1st Samuel and see how Hannah's prayer and faith is a template for us to follow. This message was a part of a child dedication service at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  16. Faith, Hope & Luck 5 - "All In"

    What does it mean to go "All In" and finish well in the race of faith? Hebrews 12 gives us three keys to persevering for the long haul.

  17. Faith Hope and Luck 4 - "No Dice"

    We can come to God and ask anything and hope that he says yes. But what do you do when God says "no"? What about the times when our prayers seem to go unheard. In this message we look at a principle we can apply from someone who heard a "no" from God and we discover what we can always expect from...

  18. Faith, Hope & Luck 3 - "Beating the Odds"

    If faith is the confidence that God is who He says He is and will do everything He's promised to do, then the question becomes: What has God promised to do for you every single time you come to Him?

  19. Faith, Hope & Luck 2 - "Better Odds"

    Since "circumstantial faith" is always very fragile, what kind of faith are we supposed to have. This message, we share a definition of faith that will help you make sense of your own life and interpret Scripture more accurately.

  20. Faith, Hope & Luck 1 - "Better Odds"

    What is the difference between faith, hope, and luck? We set the stage in part one of this message series as we look at the foundation of our faith.

  21. If Jesus Ran the World 7 - "If Jesus Ran Pizza Ranch"

    One of the main images for the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament was a great feast. But something Jesus did around this got him into more trouble than just about anything else. What do his actions and his teaching have to do with us today and who we invite to His table? This message is the last...

  22. If Jesus Ran the World 6 - "If Jesus Ran Netflix"

    What if the biggest problem in your spiritual life isn't what you're doing — but what you're thinking? In this message, we explore one of Jesus' most overlooked teachings from the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:43-45), where Jesus compares our inner lives to a tree: whatever is growing on the inside...

  23. If Jesus Ran the World 5 - "If Jesus Ran the MN Vikings"

    How do you deal with disappointment in life? One option is despair. But the reality of the Kingdom of God offers another option - hope. How can we becoming Kingdom bearers and hope bringers? This message was presented on Easter Sunday 2026 at First Presbyterian Pine City by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  24. If Jesus Ran the World 4 - "If Jesus Ran Carnival Cruise Lines"

    Most people in Israel though of God’s kingdom in terms of visible, national restoration: freedom from Rome, vindication over enemies, and divine rule centered in the temple. Yet Jesus redefined that expectation. His kingdom was not built by revolt, withdrawal, or compromise but by a new community...

  25. If Jesus Ran the World 3 - If Jesus Ran Wall Street

    What does the reality of the Kingdom of God have to say about who is really safe in this world? Is it those who have engineered their own security or is there another, better way?

  26. If Jesus Ran the World 2 - "If Jesus Ran the Marine Corps"

    A lot of times people picture Jesus as sort of a passive, mild-manned guy who went around just telling people to "be nice". Nobody gets crucified by preaching "be nice." Today we look at the courage of Jesus as he faces opposition to the political forces of his time.

  27. If Jesus Ran the World part 1

    What is the gospel that Jesus preached? It sounds like a simple question. But a lot of people in churches today actually don’t give the same answer that the Bible does. We launch this new series, If Jesus Ran the World, by taking a look at that question.

  28. Exodus 7 - Ditto

    We wrap up the journey out of Egypt and prepare to enter the Promised Land as Moses presents his final message to the Israelites in the book of Deuteronomy. But why more law? And what does that have to do with us today?

  29. Exodus 6 - Up in Arms

    The prevailing power of God gets released through prayer. So how do we become people of prayer? Moses' experience praying during the battle with the Amalekites gives us some steps we can take.

  30. Exodus 5 - "We'll Leave a Light On"

    When we understand where God wants to live, we learn about His character. With the Israelites, God designed his Tabernacle, his house, as a physical object to help them remember and understand His will, and to learn about how people could dwell with God. The objects in the Tabernacle were to…

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  31. Exodus 4 - One Day at a Time

    This is the fourth message in the series "Exodus", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  32. Exodus 3 - Purely a Gift

    This is the third part of the series Exodus, presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on January 18, 2026.

  33. Exodus 2 - "One More Night with the Frogs"

    This is the second part of the series "Exodus", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

  34. Exodus 1 - "Where's God? There's God"

    "Where's God? There's God" is the first message in the series Exodus presented at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, January 4, 2026, by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  35. Imaginary Jesus

    "Imaginary Jesus" - This message was given on Christmas Eve 2025 by Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  36. The Day After Christmas 2 "Kingdoms in Conflict"

    This is the second message in the series "The Day After Christmas", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on December 21, 2025 at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  37. The Day After Christmas 1 - "Birth of a King"

    This message was presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on December 14, 2025, at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  38. Heaven 4 - "Who Goes There"

    This is the final message in the series "Heaven", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on December 7, 2025.

  39. Heaven 3 - "The End of the Beginning"

    This is the third message in the series Heaven, presented at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  40. Heaven 2 - "Movin' On Up"

    This is the second message in the series "Heaven", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on November 23, 2025.

  41. Heaven 1 - "Afterlife 101"

    This is the first message in the series "Heaven", presented by Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

  42. Is That in the Bible 4 - "It's Not About the Wedding and It's Not About the Wine"

    This is the fourth message in the series "Is That In The Bible?" which was presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  43. Is That in the Bible 3 - "Surviving Saturday"

    This is the third message in the series Is That In The Bible? which was presented by Pastor Rob Spahr on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at First Presbyterian Pine City.

  44. Is That In The Bible 2 - "Shaken, Not Stirred"

    This is the second message in the series Is That In The Bible? based on the series The Chosen. This message, "Shaken, Not Stirred," was presented at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, October 26, 2025 by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  45. Is That In The Bible 1 - "Now for Something Completely Different"

    This is the first message in the series Is That In The Bible?, presented at First Presbyterian Pine City by Pastor Rob Spahr. This series utilizes clips from The Chosen series (used by permission). Complete episodes are available at www.thechosen.tv

  46. Generations 3 - "Finishing Well"

    The final part of the series Generations, presented by Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, October 28, 2025.

  47. Generations 2 - "Starting Strong"

    "Starting Strong" is part 2 of the message series Generations, presented at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, September 21, 2025, by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  48. Generations 1 - "Would You Like Another Family?"

    Part 1 of the series Generations presented at First Presbyterian Pine City on Sunday, September 14, 2025, by Pastor Rob Spahr.

  49. Heroes 10 - Lose to Win

    This is the final message in the series, Heroes, presented by Pastor Rob Spahr at First Presbyterian Pine City on September 7, 2025.

  50. Heroes 9 - Kryptonite

    "Kryptonite" is the ninth part of the sermon series, Heroes, presented by Pastor Rob Spahr.

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