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First Church Williamsport

By First Church Williamsport

We seek transformation in Christ everywhere.

That word everywhere is significant. We are passionate about sharing the Gospel in churches, homes, workplaces, downtown, in nature, nursing homes, and even at your favorite coffee shop, because we believe in the transformative power of Jesus’ love, and we want everyone to know Him.

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2)
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First Church WilliamsportFeb 14, 2016

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Soul Searching: Submission (Lent)

Soul Searching: Submission (Lent)

The discipline of submission is one that is difficult to practice because it means we must trust God enough to release control of our lives to God. Submission means choosing to prioritize God’s ways over our own. Paradoxically submission leads to true freedom and connection with Christ.

Mar 24, 202432:26
Soul Searching: Confession (Lent)

Soul Searching: Confession (Lent)

The spiritual discipline of confession is more important than we think for the health of our souls. True confession involves examining our conscience with intentionality, expressing sorrow for our sinfulness, and a determination to not continue sinning. We are invited to practice confessing both with God and with other, carefully discerned individuals.

Mar 17, 202431:04
Soul Searching: Solitude (Lent)

Soul Searching: Solitude (Lent)

Solitude is a spiritual discipline that involves intentionally being alone in the presence of God and that leads to transformation in Christ.

Mar 10, 202420:12
Soul Searching: Simplicity (Lent)

Soul Searching: Simplicity (Lent)

The central point for the discipline of simplicity is to seek the kingdom of God and the righteousness of the Kingdom of God first and then everything necessary will come in its proper order.

Mar 03, 202431:21
Soul Searching: Prayer (Lent)

Soul Searching: Prayer (Lent)

Prayer is meant to be an ongoing, continual way of life in which we experience the sweetness of God’s presence in our souls as we listen to God and then respond in prayer as God leads us.

Feb 25, 202430:38
Soul Searching: Meditation (Lent)

Soul Searching: Meditation (Lent)

We can foster deep life in our souls, even in a superficial culture, as we learn the spiritual practice of meditating upon God’s Word.

Feb 18, 202435:42
Cultivating Contentment: Living Jubilee

Cultivating Contentment: Living Jubilee

Jubilee is a gift from God that is a rare experience, a reset that is ultimately about holiness, that must be practiced in community and will bring God's people contentment.

Feb 11, 202421:53
Cultivating Contentment: Honesty

Cultivating Contentment: Honesty

We can all learn true secret of contentment, no matter our circumstances, when Jesus is the center of our lives, rather than some false idol. 

Feb 04, 202431:24
Cultivating Contentment: Tranquility

Cultivating Contentment: Tranquility

Contentment is found in remembering who we toil for and by comparing ourselves to no one else. We discover contentment by not trying to keep up and not giving up. 

Jan 28, 202430:12
Cultivating Contentment: Perspective

Cultivating Contentment: Perspective

We cultivate contentment when we get perspective on our past, present, and future.

Jan 21, 202422:48
Cultivating Contentment: Humility

Cultivating Contentment: Humility

The Christian life is a life of humility whereby we seek to understand and pursue a life filled with more of Christ and less of ourselves. The humble life is not only one filled with a different kind of significance, it is also one filled with contentment.

Jan 14, 202431:36
Cultivating Contentment: Reset

Cultivating Contentment: Reset

Living into the reality of Jubilee allows us to experience a true restart, no matter where we are in life, so that all may experience contentment and joy through a taste of the Kingdom of God.

Jan 07, 202430:14
Jubilee: Ministry Stories

Jubilee: Ministry Stories

This is a different kind of worship experience. We'll be hearing from our staff about stories to celebrate the ministries over the last year, interspersed with songs to praise God for these moments of transformation.

Dec 31, 202337:39
Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The End and the Beginning of the Journey (Christmas Eve)

Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The End and the Beginning of the Journey (Christmas Eve)

At Christmas we realize in a fresh way that the journey with Christ is not coming to an end; it is just a new beginning.

Dec 25, 202320:45
Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The Joy of the Journey (Joy)

Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The Joy of the Journey (Joy)

We can have joy in the journey of Advent because Advent reminds us that Jesus journeys with us in all the ups and downs of life.

Dec 17, 202324:01
Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: Trusting the Journey (Peace)

Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: Trusting the Journey (Peace)

Don’t be afraid. God is working things out. Trust the journey.

Dec 10, 202317:47
Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The Journey Begins (Hope)

Advent | Anticipating the Almighty: The Journey Begins (Hope)

We are encouraged to journey in the model of discipleship exhibited by Mary who, despite doubt and fear, said yes to God’s calling on her life to bear Jesus in this world.

Dec 03, 202325:42
Thanksgiving & Gratitude

Thanksgiving & Gratitude

Gratitude is a way of life in which we not only feel the emotions of thanksgiving but express thanksgiving in the world through our actions.

Nov 26, 202330:52
A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Life

A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Life

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Nov 19, 202320:46
A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Trust

A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Trust

Generosity comes from a genuine heart that trusts in God God over the influence of money.

Nov 12, 202333:41
A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Freedom

A Generous Life: Giving Leads to Freedom

What we treasure the most shapes our true identity. The practice of giving, therefore, transforms us more into the image of God.

Nov 05, 202324:05
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 8 (Romans 15 + 16)
Nov 01, 202331:06
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 15 + 16

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 15 + 16

God's love is for everyone. Romans 16 reveals in practical terms what the power and implications of the unity found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ looks like. In the unity of Jesus Christ we experience the miracle of beautiful diversity.

Oct 29, 202331:01
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 7 (Romans 13 + 14)
Oct 25, 202322:03
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 13 + 14

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 13 + 14

Love is willing the good of the other and fulfills the law.

Oct 22, 202327:21
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 6 (Romans 11 + 12)
Oct 18, 202325:16
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 11 + 12

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 11 + 12

Everyone has a gift to offer the world, and being a "living sacrifice" means willingly and joyfully offering that for the glory of God.

Oct 15, 202330:33
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 5 (Testimonies)
Oct 11, 202327:27
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 9 + 10 (Testimonies)

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 9 + 10 (Testimonies)

Faith is alive and we live that out with action. Hear from three of our congregants how Jesus has transformed their lives, and how they're inspired to live out their faith today.

Oct 08, 202320:18
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 4 (Romans 8:31-39)
Oct 04, 202327:02
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 7 + 8

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 7 + 8

Jesus overcoming death and darkness shows the depth of power His love holds.

Oct 01, 202330:26
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 3 (Romans 6:15-23)
Sep 27, 202330:14
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 5 + 6

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 5 + 6

A life defined by true freedom allows us to embody our true selves. The Good News is that followers of Jesus Christ have been set free from slavery to sin and receive true freedom as “slaves” of right living.

Sep 24, 202322:29
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 2 (Romans 3:21-26)
Sep 20, 202327:58
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 3 + 4

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 3 + 4

We are saved by faith in Christ, and no longer slaves to sin.

Sep 17, 202331:35
Exploring a Masterpiece, Going Deeper: Episode 1 (Romans 1:14-17)
Sep 13, 202324:28
Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 1 + 2

Exploring a Masterpiece: Romans 1 + 2

The Gospel is a gift for everyone. To truly realize the power that the gospel, the good news provides, transforms us.

Sep 10, 202327:07
Paul

Paul

When we encounter Jesus we are reminded of the gift that we can be changed for the better in Christ, no matter how long, difficult, or harmful the patterns we have been in.

Sep 03, 202328:23
The Dying Thief

The Dying Thief

When we encounter Jesus we are reminded of the gift that we can be changed for the better in Christ, no matter how long, difficult, or harmful the patterns we have been in.

Aug 27, 202329:00
The Rich Young Ruler

The Rich Young Ruler

Jesus invites us to experience eternal life by giving God control of every aspect of our lives.

Aug 20, 202329:33
Nathanael {Bartholomew}

Nathanael {Bartholomew}

Jesus can’t be put into a box, but encounters each of us as individuals.

Aug 13, 202322:57
The Boy with Bread and Fish

The Boy with Bread and Fish

The boy who encounters Jesus by offering the 5 loaves and 2 fish shows us how when we offer what we have by focusing on Jesus first, God will always provide enough.

Aug 06, 202322:44
John the Baptist

John the Baptist

John was captivated by joy in his encounter with Jesus because John realized the encounter was about Jesus and not himself. As a result John witnessed Jesus up close and personal and experienced the Holy Spirit.

Jul 30, 202329:38
Zacchaeus

Zacchaeus

When we truly want to see who Jesus is and are willing to humble ourselves to see Jesus, we encounter Jesus and are changed.

Jul 23, 202322:31
Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate

Jesus shows us the truth that the power of self-emptying love and service outlast power based on force, coercion, and might.

Jul 16, 202331:43
Peter

Peter

We are defined by the faithfulness of the past of Jesus rather than the failures of our own past. When we refuse to blame others and repent in Christ we can experience a brand new start where we see Christ clearly and walk closely with Him.

Jul 09, 202331:44
Mary (The Mother of Jesus)

Mary (The Mother of Jesus)

When we encounter Jesus, we discover a new family that we belong to in which we find meaning, grace, beauty, and belonging.

Jul 02, 202330:20
Bartimaeus

Bartimaeus

Sermon Takeaway: Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Jun 25, 202323:22
The Pharisees

The Pharisees

When we encounter Jesus, we realize how important is the condition of our heart. We recognize both the need to confess the sins and mistakes in our own lives while also embracing the cleansing grace of the love of Jesus who makes us clean in ways we could never achieve on our own.

Jun 18, 202332:21
The Adulterous Woman

The Adulterous Woman

Only when we experience the full truth and full grace of Jesus together do we find our lives transformed and set free in the love of Jesus Christ.

Jun 11, 202330:35