We all have needs and desires in life. The Bible is simple when it comes to achieving or acquiring these needs and desires: Ask. First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer preaches the next sermon in the Wise series. He compares God's willingness to provide with that of a loving parent. You'll also hear what happened to one member of our congregation recently when she put forth her request to Jesus.

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Ask Seek Knock 101324

Matthew 5:7
Sermon notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iz_8a7jVcy2QCDq3XD9RGNgPrqj2C771/view?usp=sharing

Note: The beginning of the sermon got cut off

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Blessed are the Merciful - Pastor Zack Hensley - 2024-10-13

Matthew 5:8
Matthew 13:1-9, 16-23
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Blessed Are The Pure in Heart - Pastor Zack Hensley - 2024-10-20

That old joke goes, "When you see a fork in the road, take it." If only it were that easy. Life presents us with many opportunities to make choices. Today's message is about life's ultimate choice. First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer shows us the way.

Two Gates Two Ways 102024

The Golden Rule is one of those biblical concepts that has entered the lexicon and culture of America, if not the world. Where does it come from and what exactly does it mean? And did you know that there are other rules with different material names? First Prez Associate Pastor Tim Shaw explains in today's sermon. This message is part four of the Wise sermon series. 

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The Golden Rule 102724

Matthew 5:9

Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppN92N-WySddZMggcbalYUxTOAvGO2-_/view?usp=sharing

Post Sermon Reflections:
- What are the relationships I need to make peace with?
- How can I take the first step toward healing this week?
- PRAY: Father, for the people I'm thinking of, help me see them through your eyes. What do you see when you seen them?
- PRAY: Jesus, Make me an instrument of peace. Help me to seek not so much to be understood, but to understand.

Blessed Are The Peacemakers - Pastor Zack Hensley - 2024-10-27

How do you define good behavior? What about bad behavior? The Bible clearly defines both. The Bible also comes with a word of caution about other people's behavior and motives. First Prez Executive Pastor Chris Pan explains. This is the continuation of our Wise sermon series.

Bad Tree, Bad Fruit Good Tree, Good Fruit 110324

From Jesus' Sermon on the Mount found in the 5th chapter of the Book of Matthew, King James Version.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 5
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.


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The Beatitudes - Matt 5:3-9, 16 (GTG)

Matthew 6:5-13

Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18kCA6UtLfl8Kej8IdLZd0NfWw5JLMJ2N/view?usp=sharing

Blessed Are Those Who Pray - Pastor Zack Hensley - 2024-11-03

Q & A - Pastor Zack and Carrie Hensley - 2024-11-10

God created the universe and everything in it. He is all-knowing, omnipresent, all-powerful, and holy. This magnificent God wants to have a personal relationship with you. He made you, He loves you, and He wants to know you. FPC Ohana Ministry Director Karen Makishima helps us understand this budding relationship. 

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Do You Really Know Me 111724

It's the final message in the Wise sermon series. The series has taken us through the entire Sermon on the Mount. The question is, are you going to rely on this treasure chest of wisdom to use as a blueprint for your life? First Prez Transitional Pastor Tim Fearer delivers today's message.

Two Foundations 112424

Turnstiles are effective at controlling the flow of a crowd. Typically, they consist of 3 arm bars, that rotate to allow one individual to proceed at a time. Jesus refers to a narrow gate as the entry point that leads to life. Like a turnstile, the narrow gate only allows one individual to proceed at a time. Thus, salvation is based on a personal, individual relationship with Jesus. Join us for our sermon "The Narrow Way," from Matthew 7:13-14, as well as Threefold Communion, which pertains to the past, present & future aspects of eternal salvation.

The Narrow Way - Matthew 7:13-14 - Matthew Niemier

Jesus was, and is, the Prince of Peace. During the holiday season we hear a lot about this subject, and that's good, but we need to make application year round of course. What is a "peace-maker"? How can you make peace, with God, yourself, your fellow man? Listen, study, learn from God's word.

Making Peace

So, why would a man who was a carpenter and perhaps never cooked have a keen interest in something seemingly insignificant like leaven? Why was this an aspect that Jesus focused on and part of His preaching? Interestingly, Jesus mentions leaven several times and applies it to specific situations that were relevant during His time. While we often associate leaven with sin in a general sense, Jesus is much more precise in His references. What was He really getting at? Join us this week as we explore the question, "What was He Thinking?" in the next installment of the series, entitled "Beware of Leaven."

What Was He Thinking 7

Today we continue with our worship series Fully Alive, based on the book of the same title by Elizabeth Oldfield. 

This book focuses on the question, “Who am I becoming?” In a world that is rife with division, pointing fingers, selfishness, and ecological destruction, am I becoming someone who is part of the problem or part of the solution? Am I becoming someone who is fully alive, or am I simply going through the motions of existence on this planet? 
More and more, I’ve been struck with the reality that people are searching for meaning in their lives—as Elizabeth Oldfield points out, they’re searching for wisdom. And there’s millions of places for people to find meaning and wisdom—social media influencers, authors and podcasters, on tags of teabags and inside Dove chocolate wrappers. 

The one place people decidedly don’t look is to religion, and particularly, the Christian faith. 
So much damage has been done in the name of the Christian God. And in Fully Alive, Elizabeth Oldfield acknowledges the harm that’s been done in the name of Christianity—she holds that and honors it, while also reminding us of the wisdom that the Christian faith tradition holds. 

She shares the signposts that show us how to become the kind of human this world needs. And she does this by digging into the seven deadly sins: how they show up in our lives and what it would look like to move towards more positive, life-giving virtues.
Last week, we talked about how sin is “the human propensity to screw things up.” And it’s part of the human experience—of who we are as humans. 

Sin is anything that causes disconnection between ourselves and others, us and the natural world, and us and God. 

It is something that needs to be met with grace, not judgment. And even though it’s part of the human experience, sin does not define us—our worst choices are not our identity. 
These are important truths to remember, particularly as we continue this series, focusing on one “deadly sin” each week. 

This week, we focus on a sin that is oh so fun to talk about—wrath. 

Wrath: From Polarization to Peacemaking

reflections on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:3-12
Verse 1:
    Poor in spirit, seeking truth
    Mourning hearts find solace, renewed
    Meek inherit, earth's delight
    Hungry souls feast on what's right
Chorus:
    Blessed are we, in trials and pain
    For in our weakness, we'll find strength to gain
    Kingdom of heaven, it's closer than it seems
    In our brokenness, we'll find our dreams
Verse 2:
    Merciful hands extend their grace
    Pure hearts see God in every face
    Peacemakers, children of the divine
    Persecuted souls, in glory shine
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    Rejoice in the face of adversity
    Your reward in heaven waits for eternity
    Let your light shine through the darkest night
    For in your blessing, you'll find your might
(Repeat Chorus)

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