Episodes

  • 98. Easter 2026

    98. Easter 2026
    Apr 8 2026
    Thank you for joining us for our Easter message for 2026. Pastor Dave addresses the angels’ question: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” Hear about the comfort, confidence, and challenge of our risen Lord. Subscribe to our channel, in order to receive notifications of new postings. You can find the videos of the entire worship events at our YouTube channel, youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton If you wish to support the ministry of First Church, including these podcasts, please contribute via PayPal, Venmo, or a check via “snail mail.” The information and links are available at www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give Blessings!
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    17 mins
  • 97. Maundy Thursday

    97. Maundy Thursday
    Apr 3 2026
    This special episode of The First Word from First Church is from our Maundy Thursday service. The message is about the institution of the Lord’s Supper, at what is called the Last Supper. We pray that the message is meaningful for you, and the Spirit has something to say to you through it. May God bless you with a joyous Easter.
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    10 mins
  • 96. Lenten Midweek April 1

    96. Lenten Midweek April 1
    Apr 2 2026
    Here is the last of our Lenten Midweek Meditations for this year. Please join us for a quarter hour, as part of your preparation for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. We at First Church wish you a blessed Holy Week, and a joyous Easter!
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    16 mins
  • 95. Save Us Now

    95. Save Us Now
    Mar 31 2026
    We are glad that you have joined us for this episode of The First Word from First Church. Thanks for joining us for this Palm Sunday message! Hear Pastor Dave explain what the crowds were really saying, and did not yet understand, when they shouted “Hosanna!” at the first of the two parades that week in Jerusalem. Hear how much more “Hosanna!” will mean on Good Friday. Again, you can access our messages in the context of the full worship service at our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton. To learn more about First Church, you might want to visit our website at www.suttonfirstchurch.net. Links to the videos and the podcasts are right on the home page. If you are called to support The First Word from First Church, and the household of faith that provides it, navigate to https://suttonfirstchurch.net/give where you will find the links for PayPal or Venmo donations. May God bless you!!!
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    55 mins
  • 94. Resurrection and Life

    94. Resurrection and Life
    Mar 24 2026
    Hear about Jesus in Bethany, and his statement, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.” You might want to read John 11:1-45 as the background. The video of the entire service is available at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton. In the video, you can see the Martha & Mary window to which Pastor Dave refers in the message. The window depicts the scene of Martha complaining to Jesus that Mary is not helping her in the kitchen, while hosting Jesus and the disciples at their home in Bethany.
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    22 mins
  • 93. Lenten Midweek March 18

    93. Lenten Midweek March 18
    Mar 18 2026
    We are pleased that you are continuing to observe our Lenten preparation with us. May God bless you with a meaningful, holy Lent. You can view the video of this post, and all our worship videos, at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton
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    13 mins
  • 92. Lenten Midweek March 11

    92. Lenten Midweek March 11
    Mar 11 2026
    We are pleased that you are continuing to observe our Lenten preparation with us. May God bless you with a meaningful, holy Lent. You can view the video of this post, and all our worship videos, at youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton
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    12 mins
  • 91. Reap the Harvest

    91. Reap the Harvest
    Mar 11 2026
    Hear about Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, and the harvest reaped for the Kingdom out of that “chance” encounter. Learn some of the culture and history of the event, and how it impacted that Samaritan town. In addition to the audio episodes on the podcast, you can tune in to the video of the entire worship service at our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton.
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    16 mins