Sermon for January 17th, 2021 (click to watch)
Psalm 139:1-18 “Ever-Present”
Psalm 139:1-18 “Ever-Present”
Psalm 29 “The Voice of the Lord”
John 1:6-18 “Grace Upon Grace” Sermon for January 3rd, 2021.
Luke 2:22-40 “Public Recognition” Sermon for December 27th, 2020
John 1:1-5 & Luke 1:1-8 “No Room” Sermon for December 20th, 2020
Luke 1:46b-55 “Mary’s Story” Sermon for December 13th, 2020
Isaiah 40:1-11 & Mark 1:1-8 “Cry Out!” Sermon for December 6th, 2020
Isaiah 64:1-9 “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Sermon for November 29th, 2020 – First Sunday of Advent
Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 20, 20206:00 p.m. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)3925 N. Ocoee StreetCleveland, Tennessee Please wear a mask.
Rev. Zoe Retained as Interim Minister It is exciting to announce that Rev. Zoe Renfro has agreed to extend her contract as Interim Minister at FCC. Rev. Zoe has done great work for our congregation during her past year with us. At the Official Board meeting on Nov. 17 the proposal to retain Rev. Zoe was unanimously approved beginning Jan. 1, 2021 for one year. Rev. Zoe has graciously accepted
Ephesians 2:11-22 “One in Christ” Sermon for November 22nd, 2020
1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 “In the meantime. . .” Sermon for November 15th, 2020
Matthew 25:1-13 “There is Coming a Day…” Sermon for November 8th, 2020
Matthew 23:1-12 “Walk the Talk” Sermon for November 1st, 2020
Matthew 22:34-46 “Think for Yourselves” Sermon for October 25th, 2020
Matthew 22:15-22 “Of Earth and Heaven”
Exodus 32:1-14 “Golden Calf”
Matthew 21:33-46 “Cornerstone”
REMEMBERING R.J. MITCHELL1926-2020 As a special part of worship on Sunday, September 27, First Christian Church honored long term Elder, leader and friend, R.J. Mitchell. R.J. died on August 23 at the age of 94. Rev. Zoe Renfro introduced the remembrance followed by a reading on love from 1 Corinthians by Wil Brannen. Gil Furr provided some close personal memories of R.J. and then Bridgett Blankenship presented a plaque to
Exodus 17 v. 1-7 “Whining Children”
Matthew 18:23-35 “Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?”
Romans 14:1-12 “Theological Differences”
Matthew 18:15-22 “Forgiveness”
Exodus 3:1-15 “Holy Ground”
Matthew 16:13-20 “Shhhh! It’s a Secret!”
Matthew 15:1-20 “Wash Your Hands”
Matthew 14:22-33 “Ghost!”
Matthew 14:1-21 “Grief and Compassion”
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-53 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like . . .”
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Side-by-Side”
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “How Deep Are Your Roots?”
The REGIONAL ASSEMBLY is scheduled for October 8 & 9. However, it will be virtual, so the Region’s Planning Committee has decided to offer the workshops online, two a month, beginning in July or August. These are always informational and inspirational. For more information, contact Mara Grisham.
As you know, we purchase several copies of The Upper Room daily devotion booklet and have them on the table at the back for you to take home and use. Since so many folks have not returned to worship services across the nation, The Upper Room is offering the booklet free to churches through a download which can then be emailed to members of the congregation. If you would like
Romans 7:14-25 “God’s Law or Men’s Law”
Romans 6:15-23 “Freedom!”
Romans 6:1-14 “The Devil Made Me Do It”
Matthew 10:1-15 “So Send I You”
Genesis 1:1-2:23 “Biblical Contradictions
Acts 2:1-21 “Come, Holy Spirit”
One of our ministries at First Christian Church involves supporting The Caring Place to help less fortunate families in the Cleveland/Bradley area. We created the “Manna Wagon” as a reminder for members to donate food and clothing items. The Manna Wagon is located in our sanctuary and visible every Sunday morning at worship. Today a donation was made on behalf of FCC members and it was gratefully accepted. Thanks to all