Episodes

  • 103. National Day of Prayer 2026

    103. National Day of Prayer 2026
    May 7 2026
    Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This is a special episode, for the National Day of Prayer (Thursday, May 7). For this who cannot join with a local gathering, Pastor Dave leads in Scripture and prayer (even a song) for the main points being observed in prayer gatherings across the nation. Please subscribe to the channel. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos of our worship services and special events. www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton For more information about First Church, please visit our website at www.suttonfirstchurch.net, to find links to our podcasts, videos, and events. To support us in continuing this and other ministries, go to www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give. PayPal and Venmo links are available through QR codes on that screen. Blessings and peace! Pastor Dave
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    33 mins
  • 102. Show Us the Father

    102. Show Us the Father
    May 4 2026
    Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about Philip’s request, “Show us the Father!” Jesus’ response still avails for us today. Please subscribe to the channel. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos of our worship services and special events. www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton For more information about First Church, please visit our website at www.suttonfirstchurch.net, to find links to our podcasts, videos, and events. To support us in continuing this and other ministries, go to www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give. PayPal and Venmo links are available through QR codes on that screen. Blessings and peace! Pastor Dave
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    14 mins
  • 101. Shepherd at the Door

    101. Shepherd at the Door
    Apr 28 2026
    We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about Jesus’ teaching that He is the “door of the sheep.” Yes, in the context of the day, his saying makes sense. Learn a bit about shepherding in Jesus’ day and in that part of the world. Learn why we need Him at the door today. Please subscribe to the channel. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos of our worship services and special events. www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton For more information about First Church, please visit our website at www.suttonfirstchurch.net, to find links to our podcasts, videos, and events. To support us in continuing this and other ministries, go to www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give. PayPal and Venmo links are available through QR codes on that screen. Blessings and peace!
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    16 mins
  • 100. Son in Our Eyes

    100. Son in Our Eyes
    Apr 21 2026
    We’re glad to have you join us for this week’s episode of The First Word from First Church. This week, Pastor Dave talks about the encounter with Jesus of two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the afternoon of that first Easter. Hear about having the sun in our eyes, and getting the right Son in our eyes. Please subscribe to the channel. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos of our worship services and special events. www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton For more information about First Church, please visit our website at www.suttonfirstchurch.net, to find links to our podcasts, videos, and events. To support us in continuing this and other ministries, go to www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give. PayPal and Venmo links are available through QR codes on that screen. Blessings and peace!
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    15 mins
  • 99. Unseen

    99. Unseen
    Apr 14 2026
    Thank you for joining us for The First Word from First Church. Hear Pastor Dave speak about “Doubting Thomas,” the apostle. Hear, too, about the blessing of believing without seeing. We pray that you will be taught, inspired, perhaps even challenged by The First Word, that is, by God’s Word. You may watch the entire worship services at our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton You can also learn more about First Church of Sutton, Massachusetts, at our church website: www.suttonfirstchurch.net Please subscribe to our podcast, and click a “like” for us. May God bless you.
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    14 mins
  • 98. Easter 2026

    98. Easter 2026
    Apr 8 2026
    Thank you for joining us for our Easter message for 2026. Pastor Dave addresses the angels’ question: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” Hear about the comfort, confidence, and challenge of our risen Lord. Subscribe to our channel, in order to receive notifications of new postings. You can find the videos of the entire worship events at our YouTube channel, youtube.com/@firstchurchsutton If you wish to support the ministry of First Church, including these podcasts, please contribute via PayPal, Venmo, or a check via “snail mail.” The information and links are available at www.suttonfirstchurch.net/give Blessings!
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    17 mins
  • 97. Maundy Thursday

    97. Maundy Thursday
    Apr 3 2026
    This special episode of The First Word from First Church is from our Maundy Thursday service. The message is about the institution of the Lord’s Supper, at what is called the Last Supper. We pray that the message is meaningful for you, and the Spirit has something to say to you through it. May God bless you with a joyous Easter.
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    10 mins
  • 96. Lenten Midweek April 1

    96. Lenten Midweek April 1
    Apr 2 2026
    Here is the last of our Lenten Midweek Meditations for this year. Please join us for a quarter hour, as part of your preparation for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. We at First Church wish you a blessed Holy Week, and a joyous Easter!
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    16 mins