Jesus tells a story of two men who pray and about how grace comes to everyone. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch  Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | October 26, 2025 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/give First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Jesus tells a tale about a corrupt judge and a pesky widow to talk about the love of God and the importance of prayer. Dennis Sanders, preaching | October 19, 2025 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/give First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org. #sermons #podcasts #graceandmercy

Jesus enters a town, and ten lepers ask for mercy. They are healed in more ways than one. Dennis Sanders, preaching | October 12, 2025 | Eighteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.orgSupport the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.#sermons #podcasts #graceandmercyChapters:00:00:00 More Than Skin Deep (Luke 17:11-19) | October 12, 202500:00:23 Welcome to Good Word Podcast 00:01:11 The Story of Naaman 00:03:24 Healing from Leprosy 00:04:36 Finding Comfort in Isolation 00:07:37 The Deeper Meaning of Healing 00:15:39 Transformation Through Healing 00:17:52 Conclusion and Farewell

Jesus tells the disciples that if they have the faith the size of a mustard seed big things could happen. Dennis Sanders, preaching | October 5, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.orgSupport the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.#sermons #podcasts #graceandmercy

Jesus tells the disciples that if they have the faith the size of a mustard seed big things could happen.  Dennis Sanders, preaching | October 5, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/give First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Jesus tells a tale of a poor man named Lazarus and a rich man. The rich man never ignored Lazarus. In the afterlife, things change dramatically for both men. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | September 28, 2025 | Sixteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveListen to the Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9xmzw-1970472First Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Wake Up. (Luke 16:19-31) | September 28, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:03:51 The Rich Man and Lazarus 00:06:15 A Wake-Up Call 00:11:45 The Dignity of the Poor 00:15:32 Time to Respond

Jesus talks about a bad employee who gets fired, and then gets praised by his boss as an example of grace #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | September 21, 2025 | Fifteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters0:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast4:46 The Power of Grace11:45 The Strange Economy of Grace17:56 Grace and Redemption in Unexpected Places

Jesus tells two tales about how far God will go to find a lost soul. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | September 14, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 A Lost Sheep and A Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10) | September 14, 202500:00:23 Welcome to Good Word Podcast 00:00:59 Exodus Reading Reflection 00:04:36 The Search for the Lost 00:10:04 Parables of Lost and Found 00:14:05 God’s Joy in Finding Us 00:18:02 Celebrating Every Lost Soul

We don't always choose God, but God always chooses us. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | September 7, 2025 | Thirteenth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33) | September 7, 202500:00:23 Introduction to Good Word Podcast 00:00:53 Choosing Life and Death 00:02:05 The Cost of Discipleship 00:03:39 The Challenge of Choices 00:10:00 Understanding Our Struggles 00:13:29 Love and Loss in Choice

Jesus notices a woman who can't stand straight and heals her. And then all hell breaks loose. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 24, 2025 | Eleventh Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Roseville. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman (Luke 13:10-17) | August 24, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:03:19 Transition to Gospel Reading 00:05:00 Prayer for Freedom 00:10:31 Reflecting on the Sabbath 00:14:22 Personal Burdens and Freedom 00:16:39 Conclusion and Proclamation of Freedom

Jesus tells the crowd that he isn't a peacemaker. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located near St. Paul, MN in Roseville. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.

Abraham is nervous and God tells him not to be afraid. What does that mean? #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=shareDennis Sanders, preaching | August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 God's Covenant with Abrabam (Genesis 15:1-6) | August 10, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:01:40 The Tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper 00:04:47 Trusting God Amidst Anxiety 00:10:28 God’s Faithfulness in Our Doubts 00:18:08 Generosity in Uncertain Times

Jesus tells a story about a foolish man not putting our faith in things, but in God #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=shareTeresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | August 3, 2025 | Eighth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) | August 3, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:03:29 Transition to Gospel Reading 00:05:05 Reflection on the Rich Fool 00:08:51 The Inevitability of Death 00:11:14 Trusting in God's Provision 00:13:00 A Word for the Exploited 00:17:06 Moving from Fear to Freedom

The Disciples ask Jesus to help them pray. He gives them a prayer and story about a late night visit to talk about God's love for us. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Full worship service: https://youtube.com/live/3HqD0MNTwRU?feature=shareDennis Sanders, preaching | July 27, 2025 | Seventh Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Jesus Teaches the Disciples to Pray (Luke 11:1-13) | July 27, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:00:53 First Scripture Reading 00:03:37 Gospel Reading 00:05:51 The Scariest Thing in Church 00:06:09 Navigating Public Prayer 00:09:25 Jesus Teaches About Prayer 00:14:06 Understanding Unanswered Prayers 00:17:09 God Listens to Our Prayers

Martha is mad at Mary for not helping her. Jesus tells Martha to stop and listen. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | July 20, 2025 | Sixth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) | July 20, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:01:59 Scripture Reflection on Genesis 00:03:20 Transition to the Gospel of Luke 00:09:57 The Story of Mary and Martha 00:13:45 Embracing Boredom and Listening to God

A guy asks Jesus who is not someone he has to like. Just like Jesus, he turns the question around to ask who was a neighbor. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | July 13, 2025 | Fifth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) | July 13, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:01:15 Exploring the Good Samaritan 00:09:35 Neighborly Challenges 00:16:46 A Call to Be Neighbors

Jesus sends the 70 (or 72) and tells them to not pack anything, not even a toothbrush. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | July 6, 2025 | Fourth Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Jesus Sends the Seventy (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20) | July 6, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:05:13 Scripture Readings and Reflections 00:09:25 The Art of Packing Light 00:16:41 Trusting God's Grace in Our Journey

Jesus meets three people with an offer they shouldn't refuse. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | June 29, 2025 | Third Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Would-Be Followers of Jesus (Luke 9:51-62) | June 29, 202500:00:23 Introduction to the Good Word Podcast 00:02:32 The Call to Discipleship 00:04:33 Understanding Jesus’ Teachings 00:10:47 Embracing the Cost of Following 00:13:59 The Role of Grace in Discipleship

Elijah runs away from a mad ruler, God cares for him. #sermons #ordinarytime #firstchristianchurch Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, preaching | June 22, 2025 | Second Sunday After PentecostLearn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Elijah Flees from Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1-15) | June 22, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:04:34 Transition to the Gospel of Luke 00:08:03 Elijah's Triumph and Despair 00:15:46 Encountering God in Silence 00:20:13 Our Tasks After the Wilderness

Even in dark times, we have hope in God who is Three in One. #sermons #trinitysunday #firstchristianchurch Dennis Sanders, preaching | June 15, 2025 | Trinity Sunday Learn more about First Christian: ⁠⁠https://fccsaintpaul.org/⁠⁠ Support the ministry of First Christian: https://fccsaintpaul.org/giveFirst Christian Church of St. Paul is a small, open and affirming, and multicultural church located in St. Paul, MN. We are a local expression of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Learn more about us: fccsaintpaul.org.Chapters:00:00:00 Trinity Sunday (Romans 5:1-5) | June 15, 202500:00:23 Welcome to the Good Word Podcast 00:02:34 A Call to Prayer 00:05:49 Reflections on Hope and Despair 00:08:46 The Nature of Hope 00:12:15 A Vision for the Future 00:14:21 Planting Trees of Hope