First Church Sermons

Invited

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Lucinda Seacrest McDowell, guest speaker

Run the Race

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10 Wayne Luman, associate pastor

Delight

Scripture: Psalms 36:7-9 Todd Willard, associate pastor

Sabbath

Scripture: Genesis 1:31 - 2:3

Freedom

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-14 Wayne Luman, associate pastor

Trust

Scripture: Psalms 46:1-11 Samuel Hollings, Intervarsity of Connecticut

Lament

Wayne Luman, associate pastor Sccripture: Psalms 102:1-13

Return and Rest

Pastor Todd kicks off our summer sermons series, "Rest & Renew". Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18

Whatever You Do, Get Them To Jesus

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Victor Rush, Hartford City Mission

Letting the Spirit Lead

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-23 Wayne Luman, associate pastor

The Will of God for Worship

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Todd Willard, associate pastor

Caring For One Another

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5: 14-15 Wayne Luman, associate pastor

Respecting Church Leaders

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Rev. Dr. Glenn Sunshine, guest speaker

Be Encouraged - The Day Of The Lord

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Deryk Richenburg, senior pastor

Be Encouraged - He's Coming

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Deryk Richenburg, senior pastor

Walking Properly

Todd Willard, associate pastor Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Why Was Jesus Killed?

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25 In this special Palm Sunday message, Pastor Deryk describes the reasons behind why Jesus was killed.

Discerning The Will Of God

Todd Willard, Associate Pastor Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Encouragement From Others

Deryk Richenburg, senior pastor Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Affliction

Wayne Luman, associate pastor Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Others-Centeredness

Pastor Todd will continue our message series titled, Encourage taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us a message from 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 on the love we are to have for others.

Spiritual Warfare

Pastor Deryk will continue our message series titled, Encourage taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us a message from 1 Thess. 2:17-18 on spiritual warfare.

Receiving the Word of God

Today's message: "Receiving the Word of God" Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 This Sunday, Valentine’s Day, Pastor Wayne will continue our message series titled, Encourage taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us a message from 1 Thess. 2:13-16.

Doing Ministry for Others

Today's message: "Doing Ministry for Others" Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 Pastor Deryk will continue our message series titled, Encourage taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us about Spiritual parenting.

Doing the Ministry out of God's Word

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 Pastor Deryk will continue our message series titled, Encourage taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us about the transformation that happens when ministry is done out of God’s Word.

Preaching the Gospel to the World

 Today's message: "Preaching the Gospel to the World"  Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10  Pastor Todd will continue our message series, "Encourage," taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us about the transformations that happens when the Gospel comes into a community. 

Evidence of God Working

 Pastor Deryk begins our new message series, "Encourage", taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians. He will be sharing with us the evidence of God working in our lives.  Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7

Anna

Today's message: "Anna"  Scripture: Luke 2:36-38  Pastor Wayne Luman will pick up where Pastor Deryk left off last week in Luke 2, the story of the baby Jesus in the Temple. He will preach on the prophetess, Anna. 

Simeon

Pastor Deryk shows us the story of Simeon. Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Living from the Future

Pastor Todd concludes our Advent sermon series, "No Other Name," by talking about how we should live in anticipation of future God has planned for all of us.

Prince Of Peace

Pastor Deryk continues our Advent sermon series, "No Other Name".

Everlasting Father

Pastor Deryk continues our Advent sermon series, "No Other Name", and talks about our fatherly relationship with God. Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Mighty God

Pastor Wayne continues our Advent series, "No Other Name," speaking about the mightiness of God through the ages.

Wonderful Counselor

Pastor Deryk kicks off our Advent sermon series, "No Other Name."

The Wise and Foolish Builders

Pastor Todd delivers the final message in our Sermon On The Mount Series.

Revelaton 1:10-20

 Pastor Deryk speaks to us about our unity under Christ in these trying and turbulent times. 

The Narrow and Wide Gates

Pastor Wayne share's with us the differences between entering through the wide and narrow gates. Spoiler alert: choose the narrow one! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New to our channel? Find out more about First Church at firstchurch.org Need to make a prayer request? Use our new online request form: https://www.firstchurch.org/prayer-requests Additional sermon audio: https://www.firstchurch.org/...

Trust in God's Ways

Pastor Todd share with us Jesus's words about trusting in the ways of the Father. Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Judging Others

Pastor Todd shares with us what Jesus spoke about the judgement of others.

Worry

Pastor Wayne talks about how there is no need to worry.

Treasures in Heaven

Pastor Deryk talks about the greatest treasure of all.

Fasting

Prayer

Pastor Deryk talks about being along with Jesus praying.

Giving to the Needy

Pastor Todd preaches Jesus's teachings about giving to those in need.

Love for Enemies

Pastor Deryk delivers a powerful message about loving your enemies in today's polarizing society.

Eye for an Eye

Pastor Todd delivers a powerful message about revenge on one's enemies.

Oaths

Pastor Deryk continues our series on the Sermon On The Mount; this time talking about oaths and legalities.

Divorce

Pastor Wayne continues our series on the Sermon On The Mount; this time, talking about divorce.

Adultery

Pastor Wayne touches on adultery, lust and sexuality as we continue our series on the Sermon On The Mount.

Anger

Pastor Deryk continues our series on the Sermon On The Mount by talking about anger.