First Church Podcast

Are your personal aspirations too low? Consider the higher expectations that God may have for you. Dare to leave behind limited visions and embrace the divine plans for your life. Join us as we journey towards fulfilling God’s envisioned purpose for us.

“Let’s Go Up The Mountain.” It was the ultimate test of faith. It was a faith journey that was so much more than Abraham could have imagined. God asked Abraham to worship Him by sacrificing his only son, Isaac. Abraham passed the test and was greatly blessed. This narrative, however, isn’t just ancient history, it holds profound relevance for us today. Discover the power of obedience and faith and uncover the blessings that await those who trust in the providence of the Divine.

You cannot have a comeback if you stay in your setback! So how do you get through what you are going through? In this special Easter message, Pastor Daryle Williams reminds us that God has revealed to us a profound lesson in overcoming setbacks and experiencing comebacks.

Jesus is King! For a follower of Christ, that has to be more than simple lip service. To say truly say He is King requires from us a profound commitment to worship, serve, and trust Him. Only then to we begin to experience what it means to live in His kingdom.

Witness the awe-inspiring authority of Jesus as He taught people and expelled demons. Through the divine synergy of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit, His power flowed effortlessly. Join us in this message to explore how we, too, can tap into the transformative power of the Word, empowered by faith and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus, a man of flesh, embodied the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. As followers, we too can unlock the fullness of God’s blessings by embracing the indwelling, guidance, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

At his baptism, Jesus heard the Father say three things, “You are mine, you are loved, and you bring me joy.” You and I as children of God need to know that the Father is saying the same three things to us - you are His, He does love you, and you do please Him. The first statement is our identity - we are His children. The second statement is unconditional - He will always love us. And the third statement is emotional - Your Father in heaven expresses emotion over you. Hear these words and believe them.

Many people feel unfulfilled in life - incomplete. In this first message in the Complete series, Pastor Daryle Williams shows us that even though Satan and those around us want to help us find fulfillment elsewhere, we can truly be complete in Jesus.

God is a promise keeper. He loves us, He blesses us, and He pursues us - not because of who we are, but because He can't help Himself - He is, by nature, a promise keeper! Guest speaker Pastor Rex Johnson brings a powerful and encouraging word that God is still interested in you.

We all want to be in control. But in order to love Mondays - and every other day of the week - sometimes we have to let go of control and trust that God has all things in His capable hands. In this first message in the Love Mondays series, Pastor Daryle Williams encourages us to ask three questions when we try to keep control: Does it matter? Is it mine? and Is it God's matter?

Our sermon series for the month of July is titled, "You Asked For It." Each Sunday, we answer questions submitted by you. In this first sermon in the series, Pastor Daryle Williams answers the question, "Should Christians be involved in politics?"

Sometimes, our mind plays dangerous, life-altering games that cause anxiety, depression, fear, and worse. But, the Bible has an answer for how to win when our brain doesn’t play fair. It all begins with our internal thoughts, positive and negative, and they really do matter.

The word "church" comes from the Greek word "ecclesia" which means "a gathering of people for a purpose." The church is not a building or a system or an ideology - it is a gathering of imperfect people for the purpose of proclaiming the saving power of Jesus.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, it can have a dark side - a reminder of hopes, dreams, and ideals that are unfulfilled and unrealized. How can this Christmas be different? Put your hope into action! Pastor Daryle Williams gives us 4 things to remember in putting action behind our hopes.

Every living thing is meant to grow. However organisms without a skeleton - a structure - are very limited in how much they can grow. Pastor Daryle Williams challenges us today to create a system in our lives of five things that will serve as a skeleton on which our spiritual lives can grow and flourish.

Does God want you to change? To answer that question, Pastor Daryle Williams takes us through verses in the Bible that clarify to us that God wants us to become more like Him, He wants us to be more fulfilled, more full of faith, and more satisfied in this life. And when God asks us to change, He always provides the power of His Spirit to make that change possible.

All of us go through circumstances in our lives we don't understand. We know God is sovereign and in control, yet He doesn't always make sense to us. In this sermon in the "When God" series, Pastor Daryle Williams uses the story of Ruth and Naomi to show us how God is loving and good even when He doesn't make sense to us.

Guest speaker Pastor Rex Johnson of Austin, Texas brings a timely message today with this central thought: God will leave purpose to go to possibilities. Based on a prayer from the prophet Habakuk, Pastor Johnson challenges us to pray continually, knowing that God sees the possibility in our lives and will come quickly.

What does the Holy Spirit look like when He comes to live in us? Pastor Daryle gives us four things the Spirit looks like - money, new, freedom, and extra. Not sure what that means? Watch the sermon to find out. Also this week, we have four more stories from people telling about their initial experience with the Holy Spirit in their own words.

The Holy Spirit is simply the presence of God living in our lives. In this message in the My Church ____________ series, Pastor Daryle Williams gives us six reasons why we want the Holy Spirit to live in us. This message includes a special video of people from First Church telling their stories of being filled with God's Spirit.