http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Sermons.html The majority of podcasts you will find here are recordings of Sunday morning sermons by Senior Pastor, Rev. Darrell McGowan. We are a progressive Christian community who seeks to proclaim the gospel in word and in deed by living out the teachings of Jesus, doing justice, and walking humbly with our God.<br/><br/><br/> iWeb 2.0.4 http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Sermons_files/email%2072%20clouds.jpg http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Sermons.html 60 no Fullerton FCC Sermons Fullerton FCC Sermons darrellmac@mac.com The majority of podcasts you will find here are recordings of Sunday morning sermons by Senior Pastor, Rev. Darrell McGowan. We are a progressive Christian community who seeks to proclaim the gospel in word and in deed by living out the teachings of Jesu The majority of podcasts you will find here are recordings of Sunday morning sermons by Senior Pastor, Rev. Darrell McGowan. We are a progressive Christian community who seeks to proclaim the gospel in word and in deed by living out the teachings of Jesus, doing justice, and walking humbly with our God. First Christian Church of Fullerton, CA, USA en http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2008/12/7_Extending_Our_Christmas_Circle.html 9cce92b1-85ff-4ab0-b585-3b05bfd16ffd Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:50:26 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/ExtendingOurChristmasCircle.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/2007_12_09_advent_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:112px;"/></a>Based on Isaiah 40:1-11<br/>We all have memories of cherished Christmases past or idyllic images of the “perfect” Christmas. Most of our Christmas fantasies revolve around our inner circle of family and friends. We imagine the perfect meal, the perfect presents, and the perfect conversations. The prophet Isaiah challenges us to see beyond our fantasies to God’s plan for restoration of God’s people. no 00:20:45 Based on Isaiah 40:1-11 We all have memories of cherished Christmases past or idyllic images of the “perfect” Christmas. Most of our Christmas fantasies revolve around our inner circle of family and friends. We imagine the perfect meal Based on Isaiah 40:1-11 We all have memories of cherished Christmases past or idyllic images of the “perfect” Christmas. Most of our Christmas fantasies revolve around our inner circle of family and friends. We imagine the perfect meal, the perfect presents, and the perfect conversations. The prophet Isaiah challenges us to see beyond our fantasies to God’s plan for restoration of God’s people. http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2008/11/30_Where_Are_You,_God.html 8fe8f546-564e-4932-ae5f-c42da522e86d Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:46:37 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/WhereAreYou-God.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/hands_of_god_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:96px;"/></a>Based on Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19<br/>The Bible contains different kinds of psalms. Psalm 80 is a national lament, a corporate crying out to God by the people of Israel in time of danger. It follows a pattern: the address to God describing God’s goodness, a description of what has gone wrong in the nation’s history, a complaint, and then a prayer for help. In these times of political and economic upheaval, the Psalm encourages us to bring our fears and concerns to God. no 00:21:57 Based on Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19 The Bible contains different kinds of psalms. Psalm 80 is a national lament, a corporate crying out to God by the people of Israel in time of danger. It follows a pattern: the address to God describing God’s goodnes Based on Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19 The Bible contains different kinds of psalms. Psalm 80 is a national lament, a corporate crying out to God by the people of Israel in time of danger. It follows a pattern: the address to God describing God’s goodness, a description of what has gone wrong in the nation’s history, a complaint, and then a prayer for help. In these times of political and economic upheaval, the Psalm encourages us to bring our fears and concerns to God. http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2008/10/26_A_Spirit_of_Power_and_Love.html 58f1babd-5f11-4270-841f-1e38b29ee9be Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:13:23 -0700 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/SpiritPowerLove102608.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/l_3ebdf80b3ff2920a86bfa8c16cad3702_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:149px;"/></a>Based on 2 Timothy 1:1-7<br/>Featuring a skit by Dominique McGowan and Sabrina Rodriguez<br/>God does not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love. Being a good steward of God’s gifts begins with nurturing this spirit of power and love. It means choosing to set aside our fears and trust God to provide for our needs. It means recognizing that we have been gifted to bring God’s love into whatever circumstance we find ourselves. The One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world! no 00:24:57 Based on 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Featuring a skit by Dominique McGowan and Sabrina Rodriguez God does not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love. Being a good steward of God’s gifts begins with nurturing this spirit of power and Based on 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Featuring a skit by Dominique McGowan and Sabrina Rodriguez God does not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love. Being a good steward of God’s gifts begins with nurturing this spirit of power and love. It means choosing to set aside our fears and trust God to provide for our needs. It means recognizing that we have been gifted to bring God’s love into whatever circumstance we find ourselves. The One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world! http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2008/10/19_Living_Monuments.html 49e5ad35-2246-4644-99cd-3bac016d29a2 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:06:09 -0700 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/LivingMonuments101908.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/a0011610_46daab70527d2_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:126px;"/></a>Based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10<br/>Like our faith ancestors in Israel and Thessalonica, we are called each day to choose God over “idols” that seek our allegiance. Each day we are called to serve God and neighbor. As we make God’s story our story, we are fashioned as living monuments to God’s good news for others. We are shaped for living as disciples in community with God’s people. no 00:23:27 Based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Like our faith ancestors in Israel and Thessalonica, we are called each day to choose God over “idols” that seek our allegiance. Each day we are called to serve God and neighbor. As we make God’s Based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Like our faith ancestors in Israel and Thessalonica, we are called each day to choose God over “idols” that seek our allegiance. Each day we are called to serve God and neighbor. As we make God’s story our story, we are fashioned as living monuments to God’s good news for others. We are shaped for living as disciples in community with God’s people. http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2008/10/12_Entry_1.html 7a8ec3a0-0a26-49d2-a870-08979b27dc13 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:09:44 -0700 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/LivingLarge.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/let_the_earth_rejoice_bmug_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:96px;"/></a>Based on Philippians 4:1-9<br/>Living a praiseworthy life in a world rife with hostility is not easy. The antidote to such cynicism is to pray, rejoice, and focus on all that is truly good in God’s realm. Paul is not calling for us to ignore the range of human emotions we all feel, but to rejoice in the good news whether we are passing through challenges or rewarding times. no 00:23:12 Based on Philippians 4:1-9 Living a praiseworthy life in a world rife with hostility is not easy. The antidote to such cynicism is to pray, rejoice, and focus on all that is truly good in God’s realm. Paul is not calling for us to ignore the r Based on Philippians 4:1-9 Living a praiseworthy life in a world rife with hostility is not easy. The antidote to such cynicism is to pray, rejoice, and focus on all that is truly good in God’s realm. Paul is not calling for us to ignore the range of human emotions we all feel, but to rejoice in the good news whether we are passing through challenges or rewarding times.