Podcast

Did you miss a week? Looking for past sermons? You’ve come to the right place! Files are listed by date, most current first.

May 19, 2013 | Merely Tongues of Fire? | Dr. Mari Kim

 

 

 

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May 12, 2013 | I Remember Mom | Rev. Sandy Brown

As a special highlight of this Mother’s Day sermon, readers share stories written by First Church members and friends about their mothers.

 

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May 5, 2013 | The Realization of a Mission, or is Life Worth Living | Rev. Sandy Brown

In celebration of First Church’s 160 years of service to the Seattle community, Rev. Sandy reads a sermon from Rev. Adna Wright Leonard, preached at First Church in 1911 as part of the Voices from the Past sermon series.

 

 

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April 28, 2013 | Three Simple Rules: 3) Do All the Good You Can | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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April 21, 2013 | Three Simple Rules: 2) Do No Harm | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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April 14, 2013 | Three Simple Rules: 1) Stay in Love With Jesus | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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April 7, 2013 | Easter Laughter | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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March 31, 2013 | The Rolled Away Stone | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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March 24, 2013 | The Stones Would Shout | Rev. Pat Simpson

 

 

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March 17, 2013 | Upon This Rock | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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Due to technical difficulties there is no recording of the March 10, 2013 service.

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March 3, 2013 | Sticks and Stones | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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February 24, 2013 | The Stone the Builders Rejected | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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February 17, 2013 | Stones to Bread | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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February 10, 2013 | Healed of Blindness | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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February 3, 2013 | Healed to Speak | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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January 27, 2013 | Healed of Your Secret Wound | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

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January 20, 2013 | Healed of Toxic Religion | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

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January 13, 2013 | Healed of Our Sins | Rev. Sandy Brown
 

 

 

 

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January 6, 2013 | A Vivid Imagination | Karyn Kuan

 

 

 

 

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December 16, 2012 | A Dedication to Sandy Hook | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

December 2, 2012 | Songs of Advent: Mary’s Song | Barbara Moreland

 

 

 

 

November 25, 2012 | Gratitude | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

Pastor Sandy starts out by giving thanks, comedian style.

Gratitude is the attitude to bring to both good AND bad things that happen in our lives. Hear about the importance of gratitude and thanksgiving, in our devotion to God.

 

November 18, 2012 | Question & Answer | Rev. Sandy Brown

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You asked, he answered. Hear Pastor Sandy’s responses to questions posed by the congregation, like “Why believe the Bible?” and “Where do we stand with the UMC as a whole?”.

 

November 11, 2012 | What’s Wrong with this Picture? | Rev. Jeff Wakeley

 

 

 

 

 

November 4, 2012 | It’s About the Kingdom…| Rev. Jeff Wakeley

 

 

 

 

 

October 28, 2012 | Celebrate | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

October 21, 2012 | Give in Proportion | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

October 14, 2012 | Give Joyfully | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

October 7, 2012 | World Communion Sunday | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

September 23, 2012 | Foot Washing | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

September 16, 2012 | Mary | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

 

 

 

September 9, 2012 | Lazarus | Rev. Sandy Brown

Take a deep look into the story of the raising of Lazarus and find a theme that has plagued the human race throughout history: the fear of death. It’s what pushes and pulls us to stray from what we know is right. It’s what compels us to reach for immortality and to attempt to use reason to deal with our mortality. Through the insight of scripture, however, we see that only through faith may we begin to come to terms with our fate.

Join us in week six, as we encounter Jesus through the story of Healing on the Sabbath.

September 2, 2012 | Woman Caught in Adultery | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

August 26, 2012 | Healing on the Sabbath | Rev. Sandy Brown

“Do you want to be healed?…Stand up and take your mat.” These were Jesus’ instructions to the paralytic on the Sabbath. Pharisees were outraged – the Sabbath is a day of rest! To their outcries, Jesus responded, “My father is working, and I am working too.” Jesus did something new. The wind of the Spirit is vibrant & alive. Shall we hoist our sails, catch a new wind, and follow Jesus on this adventure of faith?

August 19, 2012 | The Samaritan Woman | Rev. Sandy Brown

 

 

Join us in week three, as we encounter Jesus through the story of the Samaritan Woman.

 

 

August 12, 2012 | Nicodemus | Rev. Sandy Brown

Like Nicodemus, are we more comfortable to be in the darkness, and to be anonymous in our commitment to Christ? How important is it for us to bring out what we do in the open, and allow it to come to light?

Join us in week two, as we encounter Jesus through the story of Nicodemus.

July 29, 2012 | Like Stephen | Rev. Sandy Brown

This Sunday, we installed our Stephen Ministers. This ministry of care that assures each one that no one will walk alone enables our Stephen Ministers to say: I will be there with you.

Learn more about Stephen Ministries here. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit here.

 

July 22, 2012 | Called to Be God’s Advocates for Justice | Rev. Paul Benz

This week, we hear from guest speaker, the Rev. Paul Benz, of the Faith Action Network on how we are called to be advocates for justice. Rev. Benz offers suggestions for practical ways we can continue doing this work in Seattle and beyond.

 

July 15, 2012 | Questions? | Rev. Sandy Brown

This week, Rev. Sandy asks the congregation what questions they have about faith, life, theology.

May 13, 2012 | All You Need is Love | Rev. Sandy Brown

There are a number of topics currently being debated that have affected the Church and government. Many have been hurt by these conversations and decisions. Every encounter and conversation is an opportunity to let God’s love flow through us and out to our neighbors and community.

May 6, 2012 | Seeds to Branches Week 3: Leaf and Fruit | Rev. Sandy Brown

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This week we read the parable of the fig tree and the message it has for our community. Will we bear fruit? How will our commitments today help or hinder us from bearing fruit that lasts? May our faithfulness to God’s call lead us to acts of faithfulness and adventure and hope in our years of ministry together.

April 29, 2012 | Seeds to Branches Week 2: Root and Branch | Rev. Sandy Brown

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The Gospel of John 15:16 says: And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. In what ways are you bearing fruit that lasts? Listen for one family’s example.

April 22, 2012 | Seeds to Branches Week 1: Soil and Seed | Rev. Sandy Brown

Are we so filled with love that when the call to respond to a need comes, we are ready to respond with the love God has shown us?