FCC Houston Sermons

"Power of Two Words" by - Rameen Zahed

April 18, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

"Power of Two Words" by - Rameen Zahed Warning: Today’s subject matter deals with rape and violence. Viewer discretion is advised. A sermon on Judges 19:22-29 delivered by Rameen Zahed at First Congregational Church of Houston on April 18, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Wel...

"The Perfect Church" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

April 11, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

"The Perfect Church" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Acts 4:32-35 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on April 11, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston...

"God After God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

April 04, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MB

"God After God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Mark 16:1-8 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on April 04, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/e...

"Hosanna!" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

March 28, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MB

"Hosanna!" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Mark 11:1-11 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on March 28, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email...

"In the Divine Presence: The God of Numinous Experience" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

March 21, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MB

"In the Divine Presence: The God of Numinous Experience" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Isaiah 6:1-8 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on March 21, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for E...

"God and Science: An Emergent View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

March 14, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MB

"God and Science: An Emergent View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on March 14, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email U...

"The All Encompassing Mind of God: An Idealist View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

March 07, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 40 MB

"The All Encompassing Mind of God: An Idealist View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Exodus 20:1-17 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on March 07, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up ...

"God as the Ground of Being: An Existentialist View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

February 28, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MB

"God as the Ground of Being: An Existentialist View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Psalm 22:22-31 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on February 28, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign ...

"God as Relational- A Process View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

February 21, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

"God as Relational- A Process View of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Genesis 9:8-17 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on February 21, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Upda...

"The Problem of God" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

February 14, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MB

A sermon on Mark 9:2-9 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on February 14, 2021. www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTube Channe...

"Self Care" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

February 07, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MB

A sermon on Mark 1:29-39 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on February 7, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTube Channe...

"Prophets in our Midst" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

January 31, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MB

A sermon on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on January 31, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTub...

"Fishing for People" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

January 24, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 46 MB

A sermon on Mark 1:14-20 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on January 24, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTube Channe...

"The Power of Authenticity" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

January 17, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MB

A sermon on John 1:43-51 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on January 17, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTube Channe...

"Shine" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

January 10, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MB

"Shine" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page A sermon on Isaiah 60:1-6 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on January 10, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email...

"Forever Gathering" by Rev. Lynette Ross

January 03, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

A sermon on Jeremiah 31:7-14 delivered by Rev. Lynette Ross at First Congregational Church of Houston on January 3, 2021 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page ([email protected]) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Welcome! How to Stay Up to Date Sign up for Email Updates https://www.fcc-houston.org/email/ Our Social Media YouTube Channel...

"Nunc Dimittis" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

December 27, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 29.5 MB

Your work is done. Sometimes we find ourselves in situation like Simeon when our work is done and we can go home. That gives tremendous relief but we must first figure out what are our goals. What do we care about? How are we working towards that? When do we have leave to let go? That can be a true blessing of the Lord. A sermon on Luke 2:22-40 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on December 27, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational?...

"The Contrasts Of Christmas" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

December 24, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

Those moments of transcendence In life we have those rare moments when we see a great light and God truly comes into our lives. What characterizes those moments? What do they look like and how do we make them more often? The value of silence and exploring God's presence with intentionality. A sermon on Isaiah 9:2-7 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on December 24, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please feel free to reach o...

"The Lord is With You" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

December 20, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

How God's presence changes us Mary was an insignificant woman. She was told that God herself was with her. How does it change the perspective on your life when you know God is with you? Are you prepared for the good news of the incarnation? What if you are a child of God with God's seed within you? Can you put aside the shame of life to find yourself to be worthy? A sermon on Luke 1:26-38 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on December 20, 2020 www.f...

"The One Coming After Me" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

December 13, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 37 MB

Have the humility to look for Jesus The world so often looks for money, success, power, achievement. What would it mean to look for Jesus? Imagine the humility of saying, "I'm not the one. He/she is coming after me." Our lives have only limited impact. Can we see what we do as part of God's larger whole? Can we appreciate what it means that God becomes incarnate and makes things holy, not our sucesses? A sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-28 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational C...

"Prepare the Way" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

December 06, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

Preparing for God's presence So often we are so caught up in the busyness of life that we forget to prepare for special times. What does it mean to mark out certain times as holy, sacred? Can we use Advent to slow down, appreciate our friends and loved ones, and truly prepare for the advent of Christ at Christmas? A sermon on Mark 1:1-8 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on December 06, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Please ...

"Keep Awake" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MB

To live in the moment is to live for God We are constantly living in a world where we look to the future or the past. What does it mean to make the present the true present? How can we relish the good things of life during this time? One lesson from this passage is the unknown future and how that forces us to look at the now. A sermon on Mark 13:24-37 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on November 29, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congrega...

"Pilgrims at 400" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

November 22, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MB

To find the best in crazy people The Pilgrims made decisions that we would never make. They left everything for their faith. That degree of self righteousness has its pitfalls, for sure. How do we honor the pilgrim's legacy by being willing to take risks for God in the congregation? What does boldness look like today? A sermon on Psalm 65 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on November 22, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Pleas...

"Two Types of Maidens" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

November 15, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

Vigilance for Christians What does it mean to be vigiliant as a Christian in the 21st Century? This is particularly true when you are a panentheist. We must set aside time regularly for God. Prayer time and time for silence and repair. We should allow ourselves time for true rest if we want to be spiritual people. A sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on November 15, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ New to First Congregational? Pl...

"Christianity in the 21st Century: The Hereafter" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

November 08, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MB

Heaven is spiritual union with God. According to Jesus and Paul, the after life is not like this life. We don't "switch horses and keep on riding." The next life is about union with God. Our created bodies make that union only partial. Once we die, our bodies are transformed and able to exist in the presence of absolute love. A sermon on Luke 20:27-40 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on November 08, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/ Welcome! We're glad y...

"Christianity in the 21st Century: Human Flourishing" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

November 01, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

The aim of the Christian life is flourishing. The aim of Christianity is not self-inflicted pain or suffering. It is about living a flourishing life with God. Christians believe that is what brings true happiness and joy. It does not mean always being free from pain or suffering, which would be impossible. But it does mean finding meaning and joy in life's moments and in service to others. A sermon on John 10:1-10 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston o...

"Christianity in the 21st Century: The Jesus Way" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

October 25, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MB

Following Jesus means grace and inclusion. Jesus rebelled against the religious conventions of his day. He ignored society's judgments of others and saw people as they were and showed grace, especially to the marginalized. If we are to follow Jesus, we need the courage to do the same. A sermon on Mark 2:13-28 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on October 25, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/

"Christianity in the 21st Century: Get Over the Sex Thing" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

October 18, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MB

Sex is not a sin. God created us as fundamentally good and our sexual lives are a part of that. The longstanding shame over sex in the Christian tradition is misplaced and has to be reframed for the faith to be relevant in the 21st century. A sermon on Romans 13:8-10 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston on October 18, 2020 www.fcc-houston.org/

"Christianity in the 21st Century: Panentheism" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

October 15, 2020 12:46 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MB

Christianity in the 21st Century: Panentheism God is in everything and everyone. Process theologians pioneered the concept of panentheism, the notion that God is in everything and everyone. God is the creative force that gives life order and is omnipresent. God is not omnipotent in the classic sense of the word and does not have a will in the sense that humans do. God, instead, is love. A sermon on Psalm 104:1-30 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Houston o...

"Christianity in the 21st Century: Man as Sinner" by Rev. Jonathan C. Page

October 15, 2020 12:32 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

Christianity in the 21st Century: Man as Sinner We must acknowledge our brokenness. The first step of faith is to acknowledge our own brokenness. Humans fall short of the best we know we can be. We are all people who carry deep wounds. Those wounds so often affect how we relate to the world. When we acknowledge our brokenness, it opens us up to grace in our lives and God's life-giving presence. A sermon on Psalm 130 delivered by Rev. Jonathan C. Page at First Congregational Church of Housto...

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