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/2012/1/8_Entry_1.html e0305527-da1e-4197-afa0-286f24b39b64 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 13:59:16 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/010812BaptizedWithTheHolySpirit.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/holy_spirit_closeup_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:124px;"/></a>Based on Mark 1:4-11<br/>John refers to Jesus as one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. What can it mean to be immersed in the Holy Spirit? Walking with Jesus through his earthly ministry and continuing to follow Jesus after his death and resurrection, the disciples give evidence of what such a baptism might look like. They are transformed by their experience and their world view is changed forever. Shall we gather at the river (of the Holy Spirit)? no 00:18:13 Based on Mark 1:4-11 John refers to Jesus as one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. What can it mean to be immersed in the Holy Spirit? Walking with Jesus through his earthly ministry and continuing to follow Jesus after his death and resurrection Based on Mark 1:4-11 John refers to Jesus as one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. What can it mean to be immersed in the Holy Spirit? Walking with Jesus through his earthly ministry and continuing to follow Jesus after his death and resurrection, the disciples give evidence of what such a baptism might look like. They are transformed by their experience and their world view is changed forever. Shall we gather at the river (of the Holy Spirit)? http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2012/1/1_Entry_1.html e7c1af42-c84d-4154-97ff-b87f04cd52ef Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:50:03 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/010112DestinedForGreatness.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/Destiny_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:156px; height:96px;"/></a>Based on Luke 2:22-40<br/>Luke seeks to convey in the stories he weaves together as part of his infancy narrative that Jesus is special from day one. He does not earn God's favor or God's designation as messiah. He is chosen for this role from the moment of conception. How does destiny figure in to our stories? Does God have a design for our lives too? no 00:21:11 Based on Luke 2:22-40 Luke seeks to convey in the stories he weaves together as part of his infancy narrative that Jesus is special from day one. He does not earn God's favor or God's designation as messiah. He is chosen for this role from the moment Based on Luke 2:22-40 Luke seeks to convey in the stories he weaves together as part of his infancy narrative that Jesus is special from day one. He does not earn God's favor or God's designation as messiah. He is chosen for this role from the moment of conception. How does destiny figure in to our stories? Does God have a design for our lives too? http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2011/12/11_Entry_1.html 571befa2-7b93-4e54-a280-d430caaf579f Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:46:39 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/121111GodWillProvide.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/Working_Together_Teamwork_Puzzle_Concept.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:128px;"/></a>Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11<br/>Upon their return from Babylon the exiles are disheartened to find the land of their ancestors in ruins. Both Isaiah and the Psalmist speak of the great joy amongst God's people at the restoration of Zion. God is a God of justice, and the oppressed people of Israel praise God at the proclamation of God's favor. Still, Zion is not restored by magic; it behooves us to consider how's God's proclamation becomes reality! no 00:25:58 Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Upon their return from Babylon the exiles are disheartened to find the land of their ancestors in ruins. Both Isaiah and the Psalmist speak of the great joy amongst God's people at the restoration of Zion. God is a God of Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Upon their return from Babylon the exiles are disheartened to find the land of their ancestors in ruins. Both Isaiah and the Psalmist speak of the great joy amongst God's people at the restoration of Zion. God is a God of justice, and the oppressed people of Israel praise God at the proclamation of God's favor. Still, Zion is not restored by magic; it behooves us to consider how's God's proclamation becomes reality! http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2011/12/4_Entry_1.html 2283701d-2264-422a-a7ac-4c9820560986 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 13:43:23 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/120411TheBeginning.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/Portal-to-new-reality.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:128px; height:96px;"/></a>Based on Mark 1:1-8<br/>Mark's gospel doesn't offer us an infancy narrative where we all get to look over the shoulders of wise ones or shepherds and gaze down upon the baby Jesus. Instead, Mark invites his audience to listen to words they likely remember from their childhood--words heralding deliverance from times of strife and strain. Mark then invites us to see in events of his day the fulfillment of ancient promises held in the hearts of our ancestors and passed onto us. Are we ready to accept a baptism into a new reality? no 00:23:44 Based on Mark 1:1-8 Mark's gospel doesn't offer us an infancy narrative where we all get to look over the shoulders of wise ones or shepherds and gaze down upon the baby Jesus. Instead, Mark invites his audience to listen to words they likely remember Based on Mark 1:1-8 Mark's gospel doesn't offer us an infancy narrative where we all get to look over the shoulders of wise ones or shepherds and gaze down upon the baby Jesus. Instead, Mark invites his audience to listen to words they likely remember from their childhood--words heralding deliverance from times of strife and strain. Mark then invites us to see in events of his day the fulfillment of ancient promises held in the hearts of our ancestors and passed onto us. Are we ready to accept a baptism into a new reality? http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Entries/2011/11/27_Entry_1.html 5ae6d86a-4546-4023-91bf-5c42b8192cc0 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:39:26 -0800 <a href="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Media/112711WeAreAllYourPeople.mov"><img src="http://www.fullertonfirstchristian.org/fullertonfirstchristian/Sermons/Media/index_10_3175899277_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:141px; height:96px;"/></a>Based on Isaiah 64:1-9<br/>We are dependent on God to guide our steps and keep us from straying from the way of life. If we are left to ourselves, we soon find we have wandered from the path of life and onto the way of destruction. Only through surrender to the God of Love can we be faithful to the good news for which we were created. no 00:14:13 Based on Isaiah 64:1-9 We are dependent on God to guide our steps and keep us from straying from the way of life. If we are left to ourselves, we soon find we have wandered from the path of life and onto the way of destruction. Only through surrender Based on Isaiah 64:1-9 We are dependent on God to guide our steps and keep us from straying from the way of life. If we are left to ourselves, we soon find we have wandered from the path of life and onto the way of destruction. Only through surrender to the God of Love can we be faithful to the good news for which we were created.