firstChristian Norfolk | Sunday Messages

The Sunday Messages from firstChristian church in Norfolk, NE.

Bold Steps of Faith: I Have Had Enough | July 6, 2025 07/06/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: I Have Had Enough | July 6, 2025 Randall Coffin | Life is filled with mountain top experiences. What happens when we enter the valley? Can we take a bold step of faith in the low moments of our lives? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/37295165

Bold Steps of Faith: A Step Toward Healing | June 29, 2025 06/29/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: A Step Toward Healing | June 29, 2025 Tim DeFor | What does Jesus' ability and willingness to heal the deadliest of diseases say about him? Why would Jesus honor the request of a non-Jewish soldier to heal a servant from a distance? What kind of faith does Jesus say is the best? What does this tell us about Jesus? The answer isn't what you expect. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/37209060

Bold Steps of Faith: Don't Wait | June 22, 2025 06/22/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: Don't Wait | June 22, 2025 Tim DeFor | God does great things when His people obey and take bold steps of faith. But what happens when we don't move when he commands? The Israelites learn that what they feared is nothing compared to the consequences of faithless delay. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/37104440

Bold Steps of Faith: Love Like You Believe It 06/15/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: Love Like You Believe It Tony Burke | Have you ever wondered what someone really believes? Maybe they say one thing, but their words and actions don’t quite match. What about you—do the people in your life know that you love Jesus? Or would they be surprised to find that out? How would you feel if they knew exactly what you believe about Him? And how do you think Jesus feels about that? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/37016390

Bold Steps of Faith: An Eternal Step 06/08/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: An Eternal Step Tim DeFor | Sometimes life is like walking through a dense fog, not being able to see what the next step might bring - scary! Is it possible to walk boldly despite potential dangers and no guarantees that today and tomorrow will be trouble free? The testimonies of faith shout "YES!" and even tell us how. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36906840

Bold Steps of Faith: A Giant Step 06/01/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: A Giant Step Tim DeFor | Could you pass this ultimate test of faith? Abraham is challenged to take a giant step of faith and discover what's on the other side of deepest surrender. What he learns becomes the cornerstone of faith around the world. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36807420

Bold Steps of Faith: In the Steps of Jesus 05/25/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: In the Steps of Jesus Tim DeFor | Do you ever wonder at the bold steps of faith that amazing people in the Bible took in their lives? They weren't perfect, but they made history and are written about for eternity. It took incredible courage, perseverance, discipline and trust. But what if their way of living out faith is not meant to be the exception for Christ followers, but the norm? Sometimes it seems impossible, but according to Hebrews, it is more than possible! /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36704400

A Seat at the Table | May 18, 2025 05/18/2025

A Seat at the Table | May 18, 2025 Kiah Jackson | Jesus' table is big enough for everyone. The question is who are you inviting, or not. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36614335

Revealed: Comeback Story | May 11, 2025 05/11/2025

Revealed: Comeback Story | May 11, 2025 Randall Coffin | Do you love a good comeback story? Today we will see that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always hope and opportunity for a comeback in our lives. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36523470

Revealed: Reasonable Faith? 05/04/2025

Revealed: Reasonable Faith? Tim DeFor | Jesus' resurrection from the dead is such an extraordinary claim, that many would say doubting it happened is reasonable. But what if it is reasonable to believe? What does the early evidence tell us? What difference does it make anyway? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36426305

Revealed: What Would It Take? 04/27/2025

Revealed: What Would It Take? Tim DeFor | Skepticism has its advantages. It can protect you from being taken advantage of or being made a fool. No one wants to be gullible and pay the price. But could it be that too much skepticism can lead you to miss out on some of the best things? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36327915

Easter 2025 04/20/2025

Easter 2025 Tim DeFor | Jesus promised an expanding never ending kingdom of peace, but when the King died, how could his kingdom possibly survive, let alone thrive? The answer 2,000 years ago is still the answer today. And the answer has made all the difference. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36235865

Mark: A Starting Point for God to Work 04/13/2025

Mark: A Starting Point for God to Work Randall Coffin | We all know what it’s like to stand strong one minute and totally blow it the next. What if your greatest failure was the starting point of God’s greatest work? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36116020

Mark: Old Tradition, New Meaning | April 6, 2025 04/06/2025

Mark: Old Tradition, New Meaning | April 6, 2025 Tim DeFor | Traditions like fireworks on July 4, flowers on graves on Memorial Day, and giving presents at Christmas help us remember important events from the past. How would you feel if someone took a deeply beloved hundreds-of-years-long tradition and made it all about himself? That's exactly what Jesus did. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/36025665

Mark: Perfume or Payday | March 30, 2025 03/30/2025

Mark: Perfume or Payday | March 30, 2025 Tim DeFor | How could one extravagant gift would be so controversial? After all, whose business is it anyway? After all, isn't it the thought that counts? This week's story reveals how far people would go to accomplish their hearts' desire. It may surprise you how much you can relate. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35924780

Mark: A Message of Hope | March 23, 2025 03/23/2025

Mark: A Message of Hope | March 23, 2025 Randall Coffin | Jesus talks about future events to bring hope in present times. We can take comfort in knowing that when life gets hard, there is hope to carry us through each moment. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35826515

Mark: Recognizing Spiritual Abusers | March 16th, 2025 03/16/2025

Mark: Recognizing Spiritual Abusers | March 16th, 2025 Tim DeFor | Leaders can bring hope and healing. They can also bring pain and destructive when abusive. Abuse of any kind by someone in authority is sinful and destructive, and spiritual abuse by church leaders can be especially insidious. How can God's people recognize abusive spiritual leaders before it is too late? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35714100

Bold Steps of Faith: Celebration Sunday | March 9, 2025 03/09/2025

Bold Steps of Faith: Celebration Sunday | March 9, 2025 Tim DeFor | Celebrating God's faithfulness and recognizing the bold steps of faith of those who have gone before encourages followers of Jesus to step into the future with confidence and hope. Take a look at the history of firstChristian of Norfolk from its beginning over 130 years ago through today, and look to God as he leads us to take bold steps of faith to transform the future. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35593920

Colossians: With a Little Help from My Friends | March 2, 2025 03/02/2025

Colossians: With a Little Help from My Friends | March 2, 2025 Tony Burke | Life, in general, is rarely easy and is often hard. Work, financial pressures, relationships, busy kids and their busier schedules all add to the weight on our shoulders. Christians are not immune to these difficulties and can sometimes feel even more discouraged because of the weight of our calling to love like Jesus while we grow to be more like him amid a world broken by sin. Thankfully, God has a plan to help us with this, too! /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35501070

Colossians: Outsiders In | February 23, 2025 02/23/2025

Colossians: Outsiders In | February 23, 2025 Tim DeFor | People of Jesus live differently, and it is beautiful. When our weird and wonderful lives will attract attention from others are we ready? You can be. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35395510

Colossians: Everyday Transformation | February 16, 2025 02/16/2025

Colossians: Everyday Transformation | February 16, 2025 Tim DeFor | Power abuse is everywhere. You may think that eliminating it from politics and big business by force is how to change the world. But the real answer starts a lot closer to home. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35302010

Colossians: Freedom to Live Free | February 9, 2025 02/09/2025

Colossians: Freedom to Live Free | February 9, 2025 Tim DeFor | "Live free or die!" Jesus freed us from false religion so we can have true life in him. But when the useless rules and restrictions of religion are rejected, does that mean we can do whatever we want? If not, how can we learn to live free? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35211200

Colossians: Real Life vs Fake Religion | February 02, 2025 02/02/2025

Colossians: Real Life vs Fake Religion | February 02, 2025 Tim DeFor | Everyone wants to live life to the fullest. For Christians, this included living in the freedom Jesus came to bring. Rituals and rules can provide structure and guidelines, but too often religion steals rather than strengthens life. How can Christians keep religion from robbing them of the real freedom found in Jesus that leads to a full life? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35116765

Colossians: Real Life Through Jesus | January 26, 2025 01/26/2025

Colossians: Real Life Through Jesus | January 26, 2025 Tim DeFor | Have you ever been forced off the road by an inconsiderate, oblivious or even road raging driver? It's scary! But what is even worse is when it happens spiritually. It doesn't have to happen to you, or the ones you love. Paul knew the dangers and instructs early Christians on how to build a resilient faith on this life journey. If you want to know how to keep your life on track with Jesus, his message is for you. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/35019725

Colossians: When Sharing Jesus Hurts | January 19, 2025 01/19/2025

Colossians: When Sharing Jesus Hurts | January 19, 2025 Tim DeFor | Sometimes sharing Jesus costs more than we expect. We can lose friends, family, reputation, comfort, and so much more. This may make us want to back away, withdraw, give up or pretend things aren't so bad. But what if instead, when sharing Jesus hurts, we could honestly celebrate? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34912190

Colossians: The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ | January 12, 2025 01/12/2025

Colossians: The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ | January 12, 2025 Randall Coffin | A lot of things amaze us at first, and then become boring over time. Can this happen in our faith? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34824730

Colossians: Gospel Wins | January 5, 2025 01/05/2025

Colossians: Gospel Wins | January 5, 2025 Tim DeFor | Celebrating wins is awesome! But what wins are worth celebrating in the lives of Christians and a church? How can you tell if the Gospel is winning? It may not be what you think. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34726670

Deep | December 29, 2024 12/29/2024

Deep | December 29, 2024 Kiah Jackson | Being honest about your disappointment with God can move you into a deeper relationship with Him. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34645350

Arrival: Hope Is Born | December 24, 2024 12/24/2024

Arrival: Hope Is Born | December 24, 2024 Tim DeFor | When what we've been waiting for finally arrives, is there a chance we could miss it? /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34611090

Arrival: Between the Manger and the Throne | December 22, 2024 12/22/2024

Arrival: Between the Manger and the Throne | December 22, 2024 Randall Coffin | Advent is a season of anticipation which calls for people to wait. Waiting isn’t passive; it’s an active, hope-filled preparation for the arrival of Jesus, first as a baby and finally, as the king. /episode/index/show/af6c6789-5f76-43e2-8ae7-c35d3a060f75/id/34570800

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