Faith First

First Lutheran Church
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Faith First

Dig into God’s word with informal conversation around the scripture and ways to apply the message to our lives. We’ll pray for you, chat about what’s brewing around our church, First Lutheran in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and take your questions about faith and life. Join us as we put our Faith First.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Salt and Light

    On this episode our Pastors dig into what it means to be "Salt and Light" on earth today; bringing a zest and vibrancy as we welcome people like Christ.

    30 min

  2. NOV 6

    Prodigal God

    Pr. Craig asks for help from Pr. Steve & Pr. Katie to take a closer look at his favorite scripture, the Prodigal Son.  How big can God's welcome get for us?  The three take a deep dive into the answer.

    34 min

  3. OCT 31

    Welcome Like Christ

    Pr. Steve, Marita, & Pr. Craig all describe what All Hollow's Eve (Halloween) and All Saints Day mean for eternally for each of us to experience God's Welcome in Christ and how we can live out that call to welcome others with the same confidence that Christ welcomes us.

    30 min

  4. OCT 25

    Stir Up in Us Your Holy Spirit

    Visitation Chaplain Sheila Anderson shares some inspiring stories of home visits during a massive home communion effort while Pr. Steve talks about the Holy Spirit's work in our 9th graders affirming their Baptism this coming weekend.

    27 min

  5. OCT 16

    Failed Dumpster Dive

    Are there any bad chairs that don't belong at Christ's Holy Communion table?  Pr. Craig talks about a failed attempt to save chairs from the landfill as we ponder our role in the mission to Build a Bigger Table where all have a seat.  Also Deb Hansen invites you to pray for for peace for our upcoming Presidential election at a brand new style of prayer service on Oct. 31.

    33 min

  6. OCT 10

    Good/Bad Communion

    Is there a wrong way for a church to do Communion?  Pr. Katie & Pr. Craig ponder Paul's harsh words to a church for not partaking in Communion in a God-honoring way.  Find out how they messed up and what we can do to get it right on this week's episode.

    35 min

  7. OCT 3

    Why the Lord's Prayer?

    Why do we say the Lord's Prayer before every time we gather for communion when Jesus likely didn't say it before his Last Supper with his friends?  Pr. Craig & Pr. Steve ponder giving thanks before we eat and the forgiveness it brings while Jasmine Wu announces a special distinction for First Lutheran Church as we get ready to battle hunger with another great CROP walk.

    36 min

  8. SEP 27

    Receiving Forgiveness

    Does God loves us DESPITE us? Pr. Steve & Pr. Craig ponder the question of what God gives us in Holy Communion in exchange for our own death and sinfulness.

    34 min
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Dig into God’s word with informal conversation around the scripture and ways to apply the message to our lives. We’ll pray for you, chat about what’s brewing around our church, First Lutheran in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and take your questions about faith and life. Join us as we put our Faith First.

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  • Creator
    First Lutheran Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 First Lutheran Church, ELCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Show Website
    Faith First

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