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First Christian Church Podcast Ministry — 283 episodes
“Is He Just Visiting or Is He Living Here?” (Exodus 25)
“God is Forming You” (Exodus 24)
“Family Resemblance” (Exodus 23)
“More Than Rules” (Exodus 21)
“God Comes First” (Exodus 20)
“Rescued for What?” (Exodus 19)
“You Were Never Meant to Carry It Alone” (Exodus 18)
“When the Battle is Too Hard” (Exodus 17:18-16)
“When Thirst Becomes Doubt” (Exodus 17:1-7)
“Bread for the Journey” (Exodus 16)
“What Is Worship” (Exodus 15)
“Stand and See” (Exodus 14)
“Face to Face” (Acts 9:3-6)
“Set Free” (Exodus 12:29-42)
“The Passover Lamb” (Exodus 12 & 13)
“5 More Plagues & 3 Invitations From God” (Exodus 9-10)
“Diagnosing a Hard Heart” (Exodus 8)
“The First Plague: God Versus the Nile” (Exodus 7:14-25)
“When God Confronts the Powers” (Exodus 7:1-13)
“the Tale of Two Goats” (Leviticus 16)
“When Obedience Gets Harder” (Exodus 5&6)
“Excuses at the Burning Bush” (Exodus 4:1-17)
“I Am Who I Am” (Exodus 3:13-22)
“The God Who Sees You” (Exodus 3:1-12)
“Failure, Flight and the Desert School” (Exodus 2:11-25)
“Missions (A Multitude Unaware)” (Acts 1:8)
“Missions (What Judas Missed )” (Acts 1:8)
“Missions (A Multitude Unaware )” (Acts 1:4-8)
“Missions” (Acts 1)
“A Promised Deliverer” (Exodus 2:1-10)
“When Life Gets Bitter” (Exodus 1:1-14)
“Power of the Blood” (1 Peter 1:18-19)
“Out of the Pit” (Psalm 40)
“Simeon’s Song” (Luke 2)
“The Angels’ Song” (Luke 2)
“Zechariah’s Song” (Luke 1:67-79)
“Mary’s Song” (Luke)
“Faith-Filled Gratitude” (Haggai 1 and 2)
“Green Lights” (Acts 8)
“Hugging Porcupines” (Romans 15)
“Be Ready” (Revelation1:3)
“The Porcupine’s Power Play” (Philippians 2)
“Courage to Connect” (Acts 2)
“Dropping the Quills” (Colossians 3)
“Wounded and Armed” (John 20)
“Don’t Touch Me” (Ecclesiastes 4)
“The Prickly Problem” (Genesis 3)
“Carving Out a Generational Legacy” (Psalm 78)
“Walk in the Truth” (2 John 1-13)
“My Jesus: Rejected By Man” (Isaiah 53:1)
“My Jesus: Our True Family” (Mark 3:20-21)
“My Jesus: Never Neglect Prayer” (John 11:40-44)
“Receiving the Holy Spirit” (John 20:19-22)
“Everybody Praise” (Psalm 117)
“My Jesus: Come Follow Me!” (Isaiah 64:8)
“My Jesus” (Mark 1:1)
“In Conclusion” (Galatians 6:11-17)
“No One Left Behind” (Galatians 61-10)
“Better. Stronger. Deeper.” (Galatians 5:22-26)
“How to Wreck Your Life” (Galatians 5:19-21)
“For Something not Just From Something (Galatians 5:13-18)
“Walking In Freedom” (Galatians 5:1-12)
"From Law to Life” (Galatians 4:21-31)
"God & the Generations to Come" ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
"Labor of Love” (Galatians 4:12-20)
"From the Cradle to the Throne” (Galatians 4:1-11)
"The Gospel According to Eden” (Easter Sunday)
"The Disappointment of Kings" (A Palm Sunday Sermon)
"What Are You Wearing?" (Galatians 3:23-29)
"I’ve Got Good News & Bad News" (Galatians 3:10-22)
"Father Abraham" (Galatians 3:6-9)
"Foolish Faith" (Galatians 3:1-5)
"A Tale of Two Visits" ~ Galatians 2
Guest Speaker - Tim Shields (Hisportic Christian Mission)
Guest Speaker - Jon Nutter (Young Life)
Guest Speaker - Al Serhal (Hippo Valley Christian Mission)
Guest Speaker - Ravi Kumar (Real Hope Ministries, India)
Guest Speaker - Troy Dean, Bushnell University (Missions Month)
“Things We Know” ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
“What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ?”
Paul’s Origin Story ~ Galatians 1:10-24 (‘Too Good To Be News’ Series through Galatians)
Defending the Gospel ~ Galatians 1:1-9 (‘Too Good To Be News’ Series through Galatians)
Abraham’s Secret to Success ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
The Miracle of the Method
The Miracle of the Message
The Miracle of the Moment
What is a MIRACLE? (John 3)
Entering the Kingdom (Matthew 7:21-29)
Decision & Discernment ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 7:12-20)
Asking, Seeking, & Knocking ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 7:7-11)
Specks, Planks, & Pearls ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 7:1-6)
Eliminating Worry ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:25-34)
The Good Life ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:19-24)
"We are one." ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
One Liners ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
Dr. Bruce Russell (135th Anniversary Service)
Forgiveness ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:14-15)
Prayer & Fasting ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:5-18)
Giving & Hypocrisy ~ The Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:1-4)
Loving Our Enemies ~ THIS or THAT (Matthew 5:43-48)
Conflict in Relationships (This or That)
The Importance & Impact of Our Credibility (This or That)
Lust, Adultery, & Divorce (This or That)
Anger, Abuse, and Murder (This or That)
This or That?
The Prevailing Church (Guest Speaker: Mike Kildal)
Pastor Darren Dickson
The Lord’s Prayer (Guest Speaker: David Van Wormer)
Priorities from Haggai (Guest Speaker: Mike Kildal)
Our Identification in Christ
Living Fearlessly - A Conclusion to the Beatitudes
“Blessed are the peacemakers…”
“Blessed are the pure in heart…”
“Blessed are the merciful…”
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”
“Blessed are the meek...” (Guest Speaker: Dr. Joe Womack, Bushnell University)
Guinea-Bissau Mission Trip Report from Pastor Darren Dickson
“Blessed are those who mourn…”
“Why?” (An Easter Sunday Message)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit…”
The Way of Jesus (an introduction)
“Do you love God?” (Pastor Darren Dickson)
One Great Month for Missons (D.H. Shearer, Turner, Oregon)
One Great Month for Missons (Steve Ross, Ninos de Mexico)
One Great Month for Missons (Haitian Christian Missions)
One Great Month for Missons (Allen Speer, Agape Flights)
Guiding Values (Meeting Jesus)
Guiding Values (Healthy Relationships)
Guiding Values (Authentic Faith)
Guiding Values (An Introduction)
Unwrapping Love
Unwrapping Giving
Unwrapping Spending
Unwrapping Worship
Unwrapping Christmas
Gratitude Sunday with Dr. Agam Iheany-Igwe
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: SELF-CONTROL
“The Light of the World”
“Slowing” with Dr. Derek Voorhees
“Hope from the Book of Revelation”
“Living Water” ~ Troy Dean
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: FRIENDSHIPS
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: FORGIVENESS
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: SINGING
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: MEDITATION
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: SCRIPTURE
“This is my story.” ~ Pastor Darren Dickson
SECOND NATURE ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits: WORSHIP
Second Nature ~ Developing Strong Spiritual Habits (An Introduction)
Ends & Beginnings: the Story of Eli (Braden Abbott)
Special Guest Speaker: Pastor Dwayne Dickson
“This is my story.” ~ Pastor Daniel
"The Gospel is for Everyone" (Matthew 22:1-14)
"To be continued..." (Acts 28:7-31)
"The Past is our Prologue" (Acts 27:27-28:6)
"Are You All-In?" (Acts 27:1-26)
“‘Close Enough’ Isn’t”(Acts 26)
ACTS - "Faith & Opportunities" (Acts 25)
“To Delay or To Reject” (Acts 23 & 24)
“Embracing the Power of the Holy Spirit” (Pentecost Sunday)
"Take Courage" (Acts 22:22-23:11)
“A Story Worth Sharing” (Acts 21:31-22:21)
“Pay Careful Attention” (Acts 20:1-24)
“The Best Sermon Ever”
“Riots, Revival, & Revolution”
Palm Sunday with Pastor Darren Dickson
ACTS - "I Believe!...Now What?" (Acts 18:23-19:7)
“Gentle Reminders During Obedience” (Acts 18:1-22)
“What response leads to a relationship with God?” (Acts 17)
"Four Compelling Ways to Describe the Early Church" (Acts 17)
Guest Speaker: Bob Wood (One Great Month for Missions)
Guest Speaker: Joe Hoover (One Great Month for Missions)
Guest Speaker: Donna Stroop (One Great Month for Missions)
Guest Speaker: Cory Lemke (One Great Month for Missions)
“Reminders During Progress” (Acts 16:1-18)
“Lessons from Disagreements” (Acts 15:22-41)
“How are we made right before God?” (Acts 15:1-21)
“A Day Full of Surprises” (Pastor Darren Dickson)
Abraham & the Lamb (JESUS, BC)
Nebuchadnezzar & the Furnace (JESUS, BC)
Isaiah & the Crisis (JESUS, BC)
Abram & the Covenant (JESUS, BC)
Gratitude Sunday (Phil Roberts, Guest Speaker)
Three Reminders in the Middle of Your Chaos
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe)
“Encountering God’s Word” (Acts 13:42-52) with guest speaker Mike Kildal
"Whose Salvation?" (Acts 13:13-41)
“The Church Sends” (Acts 13:1-12)
“One and One” (Acts 12)
“What do people call you?” (Acts 11:19-30)
“A Good Defense” (Acts 11:1-18)
“Would you tell me about Jesus?” (Pastor Darren Dickson)
“Everyone means EVERYONE” (Acts 10:24-48)
“Peter’s Repentance” (Acts 10:1-23)
“Four Miracles, Four Lessons” (Acts 9:31-43)
“Once a Target, Now a Brother” (Acts 9:10-31)
“Two Questions” (Acts 9:1-9)
“The Scattering Continues” (Acts 8:26-40)
“Focus Please” ~ Pastor Darren Dickson (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
“The Scattering Begins” (Acts 8:4-25)
“The Martyrdom of Stephen” (Acts 7:51-8:3)
“Finding Jesus in the Old Testament” (Acts 7)
“Stephen’s Faith” (Acts 6:8-15)
“God is Our Helper” (Pentecost Sunday)
“Unity Threatened” (Acts 6:1-7)
“Strength on Multiple Fronts” (Acts 5:29-42)
“I Pledge Allegiance” (Acts 5:12-32)
“Understanding & Practicing the Fear of God” (Acts 5:11)
“Power, Grace, Generosity, & Pretenders” (Acts 4:32-37)
“A Prayer for Boldness” (Acts 4:11-31)
“Welcoming the King” (Palm Sunday)
“No other name…” (Acts 4:1-12)
“And so it begins…” (Acts 3)
“Vital Components to a Church Community” (Acts 2:42-47)
“What Shall We Do?” (Acts 2:37-41)
“Identifying Jesus” (Acts 2:21-36)
Steve Ross | Ninos de Mexico
John Chae | Korean Christian Gospel Mission
Ken Smith | Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp
Danny Harrod | Boise Bible College
“Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost” (Acts 2:12-24)
“What does this mean?” (Acts 2:4-12)
“The Coming of the Holy Spirit - part 1” (Acts 2:1-4)
“What are we supposed to do while we’re waiting?” (Acts 1:9-26)
“Is it time yet?” (Acts 1:1-8)
PEACE…when we are disappointed.
PEACE…even while we are waiting.
Everybody drives me crazy!
Is peace even possible?
Hope for Mental Health Sunday with Pastor Hugh Heinrichsen
Faith over Fear takes Honesty
Faith over Fear takes Action
A Message from the Princess Cruise
Pastor Darren Dickson Speaking
Faith over Fear takes Commitment
ALL IN: Healthy Churches have Healthy Leadership
ALL IN: Healthy Churches have Healthy Members
ALL IN: A Place to Belong
ALL IN: 2 Values + 1 Mission
The Next Step (part 2)
The Next Step (part 1)
Paul’s Final Words
Spirit Filled Relationships
Love, Light, & the Spirit
Out with the Old, In with the New
A Psalm When You Need Direction (Psalm 37)
A Triumphant Psalm for FEAR (Psalm 91)
A Psalm for when Your Heart is Overwhelmed
A Psalm for Discouragement & Frustration
The Mystery of God & Our Part (the Master’s Plan)
A Reconciled Family (the Master’s Plan)
God’s Way of Reconciliation (the Master’s Plan)
Paul’s Prayer for Us (the Master’s Plan)
The Master’s Plan (an introduction)
The King of the Jews at the Cross
The Six Hours at the Cross
The Thieves at the Cross
The Messiah at the Cross
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#6 Send Me)
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#5 Break Me)
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#4 Search Me)
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#3 Align My Heart with Yours)
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#2 Speak to Me)
Six Life-Changing Prayers for 2021 (#1 Make Me Bold)
O Come Let Us Adore Him (part 4 of 4)
O Come Let Us Adore Him (part 3 of 4)
O Come Let Us Adore Him (part 2 of 4)
O Come Let Us Adore Him (part 1 of 4)
Less is More (part 3 of 3)
Less is More (part 2 of 3)
Less is More (part 1 of 3)
Greater than Unfulfilled Promises
Greater than Normal
A Greater Perspective
The Old versus The New
Jesus is Our Greater Hope
Greater: It’s Time to Move On to Greater Things
Abide (John 15) part 3 of 4
Abide (John 15) part 2 of 4
Abide (John 15) part 1 of 4
sheep + shepherds (John 10)
sheep + shepherds (Psalm 23)
Palm Sunday