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The First Word from First Church
by First Congregational church of Sutton
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120. Members of the Body
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. The theme this week is Members of the Body. We received five new members, by affirmation of baptism, this Sunday at First Church. The Apostle Paul used the image of various parts of the body, and their...
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119. Given to Share
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. The theme this week is Given to Share. This was Stewardship Sunday at First Church, so I talked about our gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure, and how they are given by God, that we might share them to…
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118. Rally and Revival
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. The theme this week is Rally and Revival. This was Rally Sunday at First Church, so I talked about our need and call to gather, and the Church’s need for revival. Please join in prayer for it. Please...
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117. Reconciliation
Reconciliation
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116. Overcome Evil with Good
Overcome Evil with Good
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115. One Hand Washes the Other
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. Our main audio recording decided to quit before the main message. We apologize for the “big box” sound that ensued. We hope you can follow it clearly enough. Many people enjoyed the children’s message this...
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114. For Whom the Blessing
114. For Whom the Blessing Pastor David Buchanan Download
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113. Feeding Body and Soul
113. Feeding Body and Soul Pastor Dave Buchanan Download
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112. A Burdon of Joy
Hear about Mary’s Burden of Joy, in this episode of The First Word from First Church. Take a look at Luke, Chapter 1, for the story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, and her song of praise. Hear about joy, and the burdens that may may intermingle with a call to joy.
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111. Tares in the Wheat
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talked about Jesus’ parable of the tares sown in the wheat field, and who would conduct such “agricultural vandalism.” Learn why the “tares” are such a destructive, insidious act!...
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110. Bearing Fruit
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talked about Jesus’ parable of the sower, and where the seeds of the Word land. (Matthew, chapter 13) Enjoy! Please subscribe to The First Word from First Church channel. You can…
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109. Bearers of the Word
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talked about ambassadors, apostles, what a “plenipotentiary” is in messengers, and how we are to receive them (and be them). Enjoy. Please subscribe to The First Word from First…
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108. The Christian Flag
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. For Flag Day, Pastor Dave talked about the history and the symbolism of the Christian Flag. Learn about the origin, the meanings of the colors, and the symbol on the field. Learn, too, what is the true...
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106. Full measure
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. Our service this past Sunday observed Memorial Day weekend. Pastor Dave talked about the “Last Full Measure of Devotion,” honoring those who gave it in service of our country, and explaining who truly gave...
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105. High Priestly Prayer
Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about the High Priestly Prayer. Jesus, on the eve of his greatest trial and sacrifice, prays for the people whom the Father has given over to his care. He prays for the restoration of the Son’s glory in…
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104. The Unknown God
Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about the Apostle Paul’s visit to Athens, and his commentary on finding a monument dedicated To the Unknown God. As we still live and work in a culture full of potential idols clamoring for our attention…
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103. National Day of Prayer 2026
Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This is a special episode, for the National Day of Prayer (Thursday, May 7). For this who cannot join with a local gathering, Pastor Dave leads in Scripture and prayer (even a song) for the main points being observed in prayer...
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102. Show Us the Father
Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about Philip’s request, “Show us the Father!” Jesus’ response still avails for us today. Please subscribe to the channel. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos of our worship...
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101. Shepherd at the Door
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about Jesus’ teaching that He is the “door of the sheep.” Yes, in the context of the day, his saying makes sense. Learn a bit about shepherding in Jesus’ day and in that part…
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100. Son in Our Eyes
We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about the encounter with Jesus of two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the afternoon of that first Easter. Hear about having the sun in our eyes, and getting the...
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99. Unseen
Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. Hear Pastor Dave speak about “Doubting Thomas,” the apostle. Hear, too, about the blessing of believing without seeing. We pray that you will be taught, inspired, perhaps even challenged by The First Word, that is, by God’s Word. You...
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98. Easter 2026
Thank you for joining us for our Easter message for 2026. Pastor Dave addresses the angels’ question: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” Hear about the comfort, confidence, and challenge of our risen Lord. Subscribe to our channel, in order to receive notifications of new postings. You...
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97. Maundy Thursday
This special episode of The First Word from First Church is from our Maundy Thursday service. The message is about the institution of the Lord’s Supper, at what is called the Last Supper. We pray that the message is meaningful for you, and the Spirit has something to say to you through it. May…
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96. Lenten Midweek April 1
Here is the last of our Lenten Midweek Meditations for this year. Please join us for a quarter hour, as part of your preparation for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. We at First Church wish you a blessed Holy Week, and a joyous Easter!
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95. Save Us Now
We are glad that you have joined us for this episode of The First Word from First Church. Thanks for joining us for this Palm Sunday message! Hear Pastor Dave explain what the crowds were really saying, and did not yet understand, when they shouted “Hosanna!” at the first of the two parades that...
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94. Resurrection and Life
Hear about Jesus in Bethany, and his statement, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.” You might want to read John 11:1-45 as the background. The video of the entire service is available at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton. In the video, you can see the Martha & Mary window to which Pastor Dave…
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93. Lenten Midweek March 18
We are pleased that you are continuing to observe our Lenten preparation with us. May God bless you with a meaningful, holy Lent. You can view the video of this post, and all our worship videos, at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton
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92. Lenten Midweek March 11
We are pleased that you are continuing to observe our Lenten preparation with us. May God bless you with a meaningful, holy Lent. You can view the video of this post, and all our worship videos, at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton
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91. Reap the Harvest
Hear about Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, and the harvest reaped for the Kingdom out of that “chance” encounter. Learn some of the culture and history of the event, and how it impacted that Samaritan town. In addition to the audio episodes on the podcast, you can tune in…
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90. Lenten Midweek March 4
We are pleased that you are continuing to observe our Lenten preparation with us. We apologize that this week’s midweek audio posting is a bit late. Weather, and a friend in need, interrupted the smooth flow of conversion to podcast. You can view the video of this post, and all our worship…
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89. New Life
This episode, hear Pastor Dave talk about the pharisee Nicodemus, and about Jesus’ challenging saying about being born again. What did that mean for Nicodemus, and what does it mean for us? To get our messages in context & video, visit our YouTube page at youtube.com/@suttonfirstchurch where you...
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88. Lenten Midweek Feb 25
Please join us each Wednesday during Lent, as we add a message of Scripture, song, reflection, and prayer. Prepare for observance of Holy Week and Easter with us. This week, hear about the 100th sheep.
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87. Our Forty Days
The message this Sunday is for the beginning of Lent, reflecting on the meaning of “Forty Days.” Hear Pastor Dave speak about Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness, and the meaning of our forty days of Lent. The video of the entire worship service is available from our website,...
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86. Ash Wednesday 2026
Hear about the purpose of Lent, a bit about what “fasting” can mean. Hear the call to a holy, solemn, meaningful preparation in this season before Holy Week.
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83. One Spirit
Thank you for joining us for this episode of The First Word from First Church. If you want a preview of the Scripture for this week’s message, look at the first chapter of Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. Hear why his message “back then” is still very applicable to households of the Church...
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82. Another Witness
Here we have “another witness” to just who this Jesus of Nazareth really is. His cousin announces to the crowds, and then to a couple of the first Disciples, the arrival of the Lamb of God. The video version of the complete worship service is available at www.suttonfirstchurch.net.
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81. Threefold Witness
John the Baptist preached a baptism of repentance. So, why would his cousin Jesus come for baptism? Yet, it happened anyway. With a very special cast of witnesses. Hear Pastor Dave talk about why the Church didn’t have to invent baptism, but how the meaning changed with John.
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80. The WORD became Flesh
On the first Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Dave talks about the meaning of “the WORD became flesh,” as the Evangelist John opens his Gospel. Find out what it means to call Jesus the “Logos” of God.
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79. Christmas Message
Here is the Christmas Message delivered at First Church at the late Christmas Eve service. We pray that God has something to teach, to inspire, and to comfort in Pastor Dave’s words at this holy season.
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78. Blue Christmas
Our “Blue Christmas” at First Church has nothing to do with music by Elvis, although he sang some beautiful spiritual songs. Our Blue Christmas comes out of the tradition of “Longest Night” observances. As start to get longer about December 21, so we look toward recovering the Light of the World…
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77. A Burden of Joy
Hear about Mary’s Burden of Joy, in this episode of The First Word from First Church. Take a look at Luke, Chapter 1, for the story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, and her song of praise. Hear about joy, and the burdens that may may intermingle with a call to joy.
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76. Prepare the Way
76. Prepare the Way Pastor David Buchanan Download
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75. Thanks to the King
On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, which is also Christ the King Sunday this year, hear Pastor Dave talk about giving thanks to… and for the King of Kings. Hear just how great a proclamation Jesus makes when He says, “I AM the Bread of life.”
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74. Guarding the Love
Pastor Dave speaks about the Second Letter of John (usually shown in our Bibles as 2 John). Hear about the “elect lady,” and who she and her children might be. Hear about guarding the love of Christ and each other in the Church, from those who would subvert the message that binds us together.…
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73. An Exclusive Relationship
This week, hear about God’s “jealousy” for his people. Hear about loving neighbors enough, not to learn of their religions, but to teach them of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us. Please give us a five-star rating, and follow our podcast to get the new posting (nearly) every...
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72. Heirs with the Saints
For this All Saints Sunday, hear Pastor Dave talk about what it really means to be one of the “saints” of God. Hear about the earnest nature of adoption, when Paul writes about it. Hear of the challenge and blessing of being called by God, in Christ’s Name.
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71. Reformed
Join us to hear Pastor Dave talk about the Reformation… of us, and of the Church. The Reformation didn’t end in the 16th Century. It should be continuing in each of us today, as well as in the Church. Thanks for joining us!
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70. Faith Dubious and Sure
Hear Pastor Dave talk about two healing stories, from many years apart. Naaman, commander of the army of Syria, and the “tenth leper,” each received healing by God’s grace. Hear about the faith leading up to each, and the faith resulting from God’s gifts of grace.
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69. Grace Common & Amazing
We hear (and perhaps sing) a lot about God’s grace, expressed and given through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There is more grace! Long before Jesus walked the earth, and for those who do not know Him. Hear Pastor Dave talk about Grace: Common and Amazing.
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