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Untangling FaithUntangling FaithUntangling Faith: LGBTQ & the Church, Part 3 – Making Room to BelongSend us a textIn this final episode of our LGBTQ+ series, Laura and Tammy turn their attention to what inclusion actually looks like—beyond theology and into real life.How can churches become places of true belonging for LGBTQ individuals? What does it mean to affirm someone's identity and create space for their full participation in faith communities? And what are the risks—and the possibilities—when we begin to lead with love instead of fear?This conversation gets personal, practical, and hopeful, offering ideas for individuals and churches who want to move f...2025-04-0233 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithUntangling Faith: LGBTQ & the Church, Part 2 – Rethinking the “Clobber” PassagesSend us a textIn this second of three episodes of our LGBTQ+ series, Tammy and Laura dive into the Bible verses most often used to condemn queer people—what many refer to as the “clobber passages.” What are these verses really saying? Have we misunderstood—or misused—them? Whole books have been written on correctly interpreting these verses. This conversation is NOT that. Instead, with care for people and curiosity, Laura and Tammy explore the cultural, historical, and linguistic context behind these scriptures, asking what it looks like to read them through a lens of love, ju...2025-03-2631 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithLGBTQ & the Church, Part 1 – Understanding the Transgender ConversationSend us a textThe conversation around LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church is complex, emotional, and deeply personal. In this episode, Laura and Tammy begin a multi-part series exploring this topic.As a pastor who has ministered to people who are transgender, Laura shares insights into the challenges trans individuals face—especially in faith communities. What does it mean to honor someone’s identity? How do we move beyond fear and misinformation to a posture of love and understanding?Whether you’re wrestling with your own beliefs, supporting a loved one, or simply trying...2025-03-1941 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithThe Issue of Abortion, Part 2Send us a text🌟 Season 2, Episode 6: Abortion, Part 2 🌟In Part 2 of our discussion on abortion, Pastor Laura and Pastor Tammy take a closer look at Scripture and then explain how faith and politics have become so deeply intertwined on this issue. We’re unpacking:📖 What does the Bible actually say about abortion? The verses used on both sides of the debate⚖️ How did abortion become a defining issue for many Christians? A look at the role of politics and church history💭 Can we hold space for complexity? Wrestling with faith, ethics, and real-life expe...2025-02-2655 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithThe Issue of Abortion, Part 1Send us a text🌟 Season 2, Episode 5: Abortion, Part 1 🌟Abortion is one of the most complex and emotionally charged topics in faith, politics, and personal decision-making. In Part 1 of this conversation, Pastor Laura and Pastor Tammy dive into:🔍 When does life begin? Perspectives from conception to first breath🤔 Why do people seek abortions? And does the reason matter?✨ How personal experience, faith, and ethics shape our viewsThis is not a debate—it’s a space for curiosity, honesty, and untangling what we’ve been taught from what we truly believe.We in...2025-02-1950 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithA Lot of Thoughts about Bishop Budde's Sermon, Part 2Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Untangling Faith with Rev. Tammy H. Jackson and Rev. Laura Hutchinson—where faith meets critical thinking. Together, they create a space to ask questions, wrestle with Scripture, and explore alternative perspectives on life and faith. Though serving in two different denominations (and sometimes having very different takes on issues), their conversations are rooted in a shared love for the Gospel, a commitment to justice, and a desire to help others untangle the traditions they've inherited from the truths of Scripture.In this episode, you'll experience the se...2025-02-1249 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithA Lot of Thoughts about Bishop Budde's SermonSend us a textWelcome to another episode of Untangling Faith with Rev. Tammy H. Jackson and Rev. Laura Hutchinson—where faith meets critical thinking. Together, they create a space to ask questions, wrestle with Scripture, and explore alternative perspectives on life and faith. Though serving in two different denominations (and sometimes having very different takes on issues), their conversations are rooted in a shared love for the Gospel, a commitment to justice, and a desire to help others untangle the traditions they've inherited from the truths of Scripture.In this episode, you'll experience part 1 of...2025-02-0544 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithSeason 2 IntroductionSend us a text🌟 Welcome to Season 2 of Untangling Faith! 🌟We’re so excited to kick off a new season of deep, honest conversations about faith, leadership, and life. This season, we’re doing something new—you can now watch us on YouTube! 🎥🙌Join us, Laura Hutchinson and Tammy Jackson, ordained pastors in two different denominations, as they explore the complexities of living out our faith in today’s world. Whether you’re wrestling with questions, looking for encouragement, or just need a dose of real talk, you’re in the right place.2025-01-1714 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 12: Unanswered PrayersSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Untangling Faith, pastors Laura Hutchinson and Tammy Jackson tackle one of the most challenging aspects of faith: unanswered prayers. As pastors, they have both encountered the deep frustrations, doubts, and reflections that come when prayers seem to go unanswered. Together, they explore the possible reasons behind this silence, share personal stories, and offer insights on maintaining faith through uncertainty. Whether you’re wrestling with your own unanswered prayers or seeking to support others, this episode provides hope, wisdom, and a compassionate look at trusting God's plan, even when it...2024-09-101h 15Untangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 10: Women in Ministry, Part 2Send us a textWelcome back to the Untangling Faith podcast! In Part 2 of our conversation on Women in Ministry, hosts Laura Hutchinson and Tammy Jackson continue their engaging discussion with Carl Gephart. Building on insights from the first episode, this installment dives even deeper into the roles, challenges, and triumphs faced by women in ministry. Don’t miss the conclusion of this thought-provoking conversation!Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.  2024-08-101h 05Untangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 9: Women in Ministry, Part 1Send us a textIn this episode of the Untangling Faith podcast, hosts Laura Hutchinson and Tammy Jackson engage in an insightful conversation with Carl Gephart about Women in Ministry. The discussion was so engaging and rich with valuable perspectives that it has been split into two episodes. Join us as we explore the roles, challenges, and triumphs of women in ministry. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking conversation!Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.  2024-07-241h 16Untangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 6: SinSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode of "Untangling Faith," hosts Tammy and Laura explore the nuanced concept of sin—not just as wrongdoing, but as missing the mark, stumbling, or wandering from our path. They delve into how we can understand sin through the lens of grace, forgiveness, and self-reflection. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to listeners to reflect on their spiritual journeys and embrace the transformative power of grace in their lives. Join Tammy and Laura as they offer insights on turning missteps into opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper connection with the di...2024-06-101h 09Untangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 4: HatersSend us a textIn this episode of the Untangling Faith Podcast, hosts Laura and Tammy tackle the challenging subject of hostility towards Christianity. They share personal accounts and broader stories of the feedback they've received in response to previous episodes of this podcast. They dive into the complexities of religious animosity and how we might respond. Whether you're seeking ways to cope with similar experiences or looking to broaden your perspectives on faith-based conflict, join us as we explore these sensitive issues with empathy and hope for healing.Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast...2024-05-101h 02Untangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 2: Fear-Based EvangelismSend us a textContact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.  2024-03-2257 minUntangling FaithUntangling FaithEpisode 1: What Are We Doing?Send us a textContact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.  2024-02-2134 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborBe imitators of God, part 1 of "Living As People of Faith" sermon series, Podcast, August 8, 2021Part 1 of "Living As People of Faith" sermon series, from the August 8 worship service at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Anniston, AL. Pastor Laura Hutchinson, preaching from Ephesians 4:25—5:2.2021-08-2520 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Jonah" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we have the 3rd sermon in the series called "What is Truth in the Bible" .......................... Scripture is from Jonah 1 & 3........ Sources in today's service: ▪︎Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching; Hosea- Micha. James Limburg. ▪︎www.ebible.com/questions/18021-why-jonah-hate-the-ninevites-and-not-want-them-to-be-forgiven - Kim Henson...2021-06-2723 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we have the 2nd sermon in the series called "What is Truth in the Bible" .......................... Scripture is from Daniel 3........ Sources in today's service: ▪︎Towner, W. Sibley. Daniel (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching) (pp. 1-59). Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition.2021-06-1333 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Adam & Eve" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we begin a sermon series called "What is Truth in the Bible" .......................... Scripture is from Genesis 3........ Sources in today's service: ▪︎Brueggemann, Walter. Genesis (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching) (p. 6). Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition.2021-06-1038 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"I Am The Way" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we finish up our sermon series called "Jesus Says, 'I Am'" as we explore how Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life .......................... Scripture is from John 14:1-7 ..................... Sources in today's service: ▪︎The People's New Testament Commentary. M. Eugene Boring & Fred B. C...2021-06-0629 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"The Birth of a New Realm" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL...........If you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we take a break from our sermon series called "Jesus Says, 'I Am'" and celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the Church.......................... Scripture is from Acts 2:1-212021-05-2325 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"I am the light of the world" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today is the third sermon in a four part sermon series called, "Jesus says, 'I am...'".......................... Scripture is from John 8:122021-05-1621 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"I am the bread of life" - Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today is the second sermon in a four part sermon series called, "Jesus says, 'I am...'".......................... Scripture is from John 6:25-35, 45-512021-05-1624 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborI Am the Good Shepherd, Podcast, Rev. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Today we begin a four part sermon series called, "Jesus says, 'I am...'".......................... Scripture is from John 10:11-182021-05-1629 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"New Heavens & a New Earth" - Earth Day Service, Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, FCC, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture is from 2 Peter 3:8-13 ..................... Sources in today's service: ● www.creationjustice.org/newheaven ● www.buzzfeednews.com/article/harrietwashington/monsanto-anniston-harriet-washington-environmental-racism2021-04-2327 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Walk in Newness of Life", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALIf you'd like to make a donation to First Christian Church in Anniston, go to our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture is from Romans 6:3-9.2021-04-0627 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Entering the Temple", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALMake donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207............ Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture is from Mark 11:1-11...................2021-03-2827 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Grace is Ridiculous", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(MAKE DONATIONS USING PayPal ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.FCCANNISTON.ORG, - click “donate now”, OR MAIL TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1327 LEIGHTON AVE., ANNISTON, AL 36207)……………………….. Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Luke 22:39-51………………. This is part 5 of the 5 part Lenten Sermon Series: “God, Godspell, and Grace”……………. THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was rais...2021-03-2138 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Gracious King or Unforgiving Slave", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207)............ Today is the fourth installment of our Lenten Sermon Series, "God, Godspell, & Grace: An exploration of the unbelievable reality of God's Grace, given to us through Jesus the Christ........... Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture is from John 2:1-11..................... Sources in today's service: ● The People's New Testament Commentary, by Boring & Craddock. Kindle Edition, pg. 67)............ ● THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST (Newmarket Film...2021-03-1534 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Like Father, Like Son", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(MAKE DONATIONS USING PayPal ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.FCCANNISTON.ORG, - click “donate now”, OR MAIL TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1327 LEIGHTON AVE., ANNISTON, AL 36207)……………………….. Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Luke 10:25-37………………. This is part 3 of the 5 part Lenten Sermon Series: “God, Godspell, and Grace” THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Chris...2021-03-0830 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Average Grace", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Today is the second installment of our Lenten Sermon Series, "God, Godspell, & Grace: An exploration of the unbelievable reality of God's Grace, given to us through Jesus the Christ. Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture is from John 2:1-11..................... Sources in today's service: ● www.christianity.com ● "Surrounded by Grace: A Bible Study for Lent". Bill Thomas, pp. 17-18. ● "Godspell" by John-M...2021-03-0135 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"The Need For Grace", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Today we begin our Lenten Sermon Series, "God, Godspell, & Grace: An exploration of the unbelievable reality of God's Grace, given to us through Jesus the Christ. Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Romans 14:1-4, 10-12, Mark 1:2-5..................... Sources in today's service: Jason Wright, information on the background of GODSPELL.2021-02-2226 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"The Light of the Gospel", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALMake donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:1-6..................... Sources in today's service: Michelle Attaway (as told to Karen Strand), "More than Skin Deep," Today's Christian (May/June 2008)2021-02-1535 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Fear and Awe", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Psalm 1112021-02-0832 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Your life is a witness", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament Commentary, Boring & Craddock.2021-02-0133 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"He did it all wrong", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(MAKE DONATIONS USING PayPal ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.FCCANNISTON.ORG, - click “donate now”, OR MAIL TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1327 LEIGHTON AVE., ANNISTON, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Mark 1:14-20 THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAI...2021-01-2429 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Something Good", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Make donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from John 1:43-512021-01-1827 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Remember Your Baptism", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALPlease MAKE DONATIONS USING PayPal ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.FCCANNISTON.ORG, - click “donate now”, OR MAIL TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1327 LEIGHTON AVE., ANNISTON, AL 36207 Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. 2021-01-1134 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"In the Shadow of Death", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Please MAKE DONATIONS USING PayPal ON OUR WEBSITE - WWW.FCCANNISTON.ORG, - click “donate now”, OR MAIL TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1327 LEIGHTON AVE., ANNISTON, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Matthew 2:13-23 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME...2021-01-0428 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Called to do the impossible", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Please give your donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or by mailing to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Luke 1:26-38 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. ...2020-12-2033 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"The Good News of Advent", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Give donations on our website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This...2020-12-1433 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"One more powerful than I", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Please send donations by way of our website - www.fccanniston.org,  or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Mark 1:1-8 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME...2020-12-0700 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"A Time to Prepare", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Mark 13:24-37 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the...2020-11-2900 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Thank You", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, Jason Wright, our worship leader, and joining us on vocals, Mariana Peña.................... Scripture from Luke 17:11-19 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. L...2020-11-2300 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Sins of Omission", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, Jason Wright, our worship leader, and joining us on vocals, Mariana Peña.................... Scripture from Mark 25:31-46 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. L...2020-11-1500 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Blessed Are…", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... 2020-11-0900 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"With the Lord Forever", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL"With the Lord Forever", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL (Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised.2020-11-0200 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"What is Caesar’s, what is God’s?", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Philippians 3:4b-14 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our...2020-10-2600 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"God changes his mind?", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Exodus 32:1-14 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our...2020-10-1800 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Press On", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader. Scripture from Philippians 3:4b-14 THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our...2020-10-1200 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Press On", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Philippians 3:4b-14 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our...2020-10-1200 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Everyone is Important", Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website -  www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from 1 Corinthians 12:14-272020-09-2835 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Grace isn't fair", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Matthew 20:1-16 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: Justin Holcombe is an Episcopal priest and teaches...2020-09-2038 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"No Judging!", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Romans 14:1-12 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our...2020-09-1343 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"It’s Always Been About Love", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, AL"It’s Always Been About Love", First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Anniston, AL (Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Romans 13:8-10 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. AL...2020-09-0637 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Get Behind Me", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALSend donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, (PayPal only) or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207 Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, and Jason Wright, our worship leader. Scripture from Matthew 16:21-28 THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of...2020-08-3033 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Revealed by God", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Matthew 16:13-20 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! ....................2020-08-2336 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"Fear not the wind", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston,(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Welcome to our liturgist, Jeff Shaver, and to Mariana Peña, who is singing with Jason Wright today. And say hello to the rest of our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, and Annie Ingram playing the trumpet. .................... Scripture from Matthew 14:22-33.................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: T...2020-08-1641 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"But Why?", Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Anniston, A(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet, and Jason Wright singing .................... From Matthew 14:13-21.................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament Commentary, by Boring and Craddock. Pg. 55, Kindle Edition.2020-08-0941 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborThe Kingdom of Heaven is..., Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, FCC, Anniston, AL(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet, and Jason Wright singing .................... From Matthew 13:44-46, 51-52.................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/kingdom_of_heaven_(Gospel_of_Matthew)#cite_note-1 ...2020-08-0241 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLove in hardship, Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Annis(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Welcome to our liturgist, Joe Medley. And also, day hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts, our director of music, on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing the trumpet, and Jason Wright singing .................... From Romans 8:26-28, 31-39.................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament...2020-07-2639 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborGood Soil, Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Anniston, ALWelcome again to Jason Wright, Teacher of Fine Arts at Piedmont High School, & Assoc. Dir. of Worship Arts at First United Methodist Church in Anniston, AL. He is joining his voice to Gerald Roberts' Keyboard, and Annie Ingram's trumpet.................... From Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: https://iamcountryside.com/growing/soil-health-what-makes-good-soil/).................... BORROWED LIGHT: HYMN TEXTS, PRAYERS...2020-07-1932 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborSowing Seeds, Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Anniston,From Mark 4:26-29, "Sowing Seeds" ................................................THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!.................... Sources in today's service: Craddock, Fred B.; Boring, M. Eugene. The People's New Testament Commentary (p. 116). Westminster John Knox Press. Kindle Edition. Eugene Peterson, Leadership, Vol. 8, no. 42020-07-1231 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborCome to Me, Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Anniston, AWelcome to Carol Hutchinson, serving as our liturgists today! And also Welcome Jason Wright, Teacher of Fine Arts at Piedmont High School, & Assoc. Dir. of Worship Arts at First United Methodist Church in Anniston, AL. From Matthew 11:25-30, "Come to Me" THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! Sources in today's service: https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/religion/8-facts-about-george-washington-and-religion/ The Heart of Christ, by...2020-07-0538 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborWhat Kind of Father, Partial Worship Service, Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, FCC Anniston, ALWelcome to Jeff Shaver, serving as our liturgists today! From Luke 15:11-32, "What Kind of Father" THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!......................................................... Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament Commentary, Craddock & Boring, pgs. 230, 232.2020-06-2137 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborHope doesn't disappoint, Partial Worship Service, Podcast. Laura Hutchinson, FCC, Anniston, ALWelcome to Cami Mckenzie, serving as our liturgists today! From Romans 5:1-8, we hear a message of hope in a troubled world. THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!......................................................... Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament Commentary, Craddock & Boring, pgs. 473-474.2020-06-1440 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"What Sacrificial Love Looks Like", Podcast, guest, Joe Medley. Laura Hutchinson, FCC (DOC) AnnistonGuest, Joe Medley, Sports Journalist with the Anniston Star, and Elder and Vice Moderator of First Christian Church in Anniston, AL brings you a message of inspiration. During a time when it seems like many leaders in our world are only out to help themselves, Joe will tell you of a great man in our community who put it all on the line to help those whom he was charged to lead.2020-06-0614 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborOne in the Spirit. Partial Worship Service, Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian (DOC), AnnistPentecost Sunday, Acts 2:1-21.2020-05-3133 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborAnxiety, Partial Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian C (DOC), Anniston, ALWelcome to Carol and Tom Hutchinson, serving as our liturgists today! TODAY'S HYMNS: I Will Call Upon The Lord, You Are My All In All, Trust And Obey, Seek Ye First, Leaning On The Everlasting Arms ............................................... SCRIPTURE - Matthew 6:25-34, "Anxiety" ....................................................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!......................................................... Sources in today's service: The People's New Testament Commentary, pg. 29......Mike Bechtle, in an article for D...2020-05-2433 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborDo not let your hearts be troubled, Partial Worship Service, Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, FCC AnnistonWelcome to Joe Medley, serving as our liturgist today! TODAY'S HYMNS: Holy, Holy, Holy!, O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Surely The Presence of the Lord is in This Place, Kum ba Yah ............................................... SCRIPTURE - John 14:1-14 - "Do not let your hearts be troubled" ....................................................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!2020-05-1037 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborThe Shepherd, Full Worship Service, Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALTODAY'S HYMNS: Lord I Lift Your Name On High, Gloria Patri, The Lord's My Shepherd, I Love You Lord, Doxology, Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Nearer My God, To Thee............................................... SCRIPTURE - Psalm 23 - "The Shepherd" .................................................. PRAYER OF CONFESSION - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son...2020-05-0348 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"In the breaking of the bread", Full Worship Service, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston ALTODAY'S HYMNS: O Worship The King, Gloria Patri, Morning Has Broken, Blessed Assurance, Doxology, In the Bulb There Is a Flower, It Is Well With My Soul............................................... SCRIPTURE - Luke 24:13-35 "In the breaking of the bread" .................................................. PRAYER OF CONFESSION - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son...2020-04-261h 04Love God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborEarth Day Sunday, Full Worship Service. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian, Anniston, ALScripture - Genesis 1:28-30, "How we have ruled" ..................................................Prayer of confession - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the Glory of Your name. Hear us...2020-04-1955 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborEaster Sunday, Full Worship Service. Podcast. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian (DOC), Anniston, ALScripture, Matthew 28:1-10, Sermon Title: "Do not be afraid" ..................................................Prayer of confession - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the Glory of Your name. Hear...2020-04-1236 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPalm Sunday Podcast, Full Worship Service, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALThe scripture comes from Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.......................................................................Prayer of confession - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the Glory of Your...2020-04-0547 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLenten Sermon Series - Resurrection. Full worship service. Laura Hutchinson, FCC, Anniston, ALPrayer of confession - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the Glory of Your name. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins........................................ We...2020-03-2948 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLenten Sermon Series: Faith. Full Worship Service, Rev. Laura Hutchinson, FCC Anniston, AlHebrews 11:1-12~~~~~~~~~~~~~Prayer of confession - most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, By what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts, We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, That we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the Glory of Your name. Hear us now as we silently confess our...2020-03-2248 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLenten Sermon Series: Sin. Rev. Laura Hutchinson Podcast, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALGenesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7. The only source used in this sermon is commentary from the Christian Standard Version Bible.2020-03-1322 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLenten Sermon Series: Temptation. Rev. Laura Hutchinson, FCC, Anniston, AL PodcastMatthew 4:1-11 - "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone,    but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” ’ Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of...2020-03-1019 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborJesus wants more; Podcast, Rev. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC) Anniston, ALMatthew 5:21-37 Concerning Anger ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool”, you will be liable to the hell of fire. So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift...2020-02-2320 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborLight of the world. Podcast, Rev. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC), Anniston ALMatthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give g...2020-02-2318 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborWho IS this kid? Podcast, Rev. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALChristology - The branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ. This sermon is based on Luke 2:22-40, the story of Jesus being presented at the Temple. Citations for this sermon - https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/study/module/athanasius; The Message Translation.2020-02-0620 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your Neighbor"When Jesus Calls", Podcast, by Laura Hutchinson, pastor at First Christian Church (DOC), Anniston,As we reflect on Matthew 4:12-23, we see Jesus begin his preaching ministry, and calling his first 4 disciples. What does it mean when Jesus calls us? And what is Jesus calling us to do? Citations for this sermon include The People's New Testament Commentary by Craddock and Boring; Devotions From Beth Moore, 20th Anniversary Edition; https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/peace-pulpit/jesus-calls-us-follow-him-change-our-lives2020-01-3012 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborThe Lamb of God- Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC)In the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verses 29-42, John the Baptist declares that Jesus is the Lamb of God. What does that mean, for Jesus, and for us? Some citations for this sermon come from The People's New Testament Commentary, page 285; An article called Tim Keller on Jesus' separation from the Father, found at https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2015/march/6030915.html; and the definition of atonement from the Oxford Dictionary.2020-01-1916 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast- In The Face Of Injustice, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (doc), Anniston, ALMatthew 2:13-23, a congregational discussion about the problem of evil. If God is all good, all powerful, all present, and all knowing, why is there suffering in the world? Some citations in this podcast include HALF TRUTHS by Adam Hamilton, THE PROBLEM WITH PAIN by C. S. LEWIS, and this YouTube video of William Lane Craig on the Problem of evil And suffering - https://youtu.be/wtx5GyP7i7w2020-01-0734 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast, Bread of heaven, bread of life. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC), Anniston ALJohn 6:24-35 ♡♡♡ when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. 25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?’ 26Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on hi...2019-11-2518 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast, With Thanksgiving. Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALHow is it possible to rejoice and give thanks when your life is falling apart around you? Well, the Apostle Paul encourages us to to do just that, no matter what is happening. In one part of the sermon I quote from The People's New Testament Commentary by Boring & Craddock, pg 617.2019-11-1718 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: "The Hope to Which You Were Called", sermon by Laura Hutchinson, First Christian ChurchEphesians 1:15-23, All Saints Day2019-11-0317 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: Go Out - Part 4 of the sermon series, Why Are We Here? Laura Hutchinson, FCC Anniston, ALOur scripture today is from Matthew 28:16-20, the passage often called The Great Commission. At the end of this sermon, I challenge First Christian Church to decide how God has called them to serve the church, and to contemplate how God is calling FCC to serve the world. I encourage you to do the same. How is God calling you to serve God's people? How is God calling YOUR church to serve the world?2019-10-3123 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: Sermon series, "Why Are We Here? Provoke One Another To Love." Rev. Laura Hutchinson, FCCPreaching from Hebrews 10:19-25, we're looking at the ways a church family can and should encourage one another, and provoke one another to love more, and to do more good. The only source that I cited was The People's New Testament Commentary by M. Eugene Boring and Fred B. Craddock, pages 679, 680.2019-10-2026 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: Study, Breaking Bread, & Prayers; sermon series, Why Are We Here? Laura Hutchinson, FCCIn thr book of Acts, chapter 2, we see the birth of the Church and the gift of the Holy Spirit given to the Church. As we continue to explore the question, "Why Are We Here?" we hear how the newest members of this movement called christianity participated in fellowship, worship, study, breaking bread, and prayer. And we find out just how vital those practices are today.2019-10-1324 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: Equipping the Saints, a sermon series, Why Are We Here? First Christian Church, Laura HutchEphesians 4:7-8, 11-13, in an exploration of God's purpose for the Church, we are studying the scriptures to seek God's wil for us. We hope God transforms us in this process, and we pray you are transformed as well.2019-10-0823 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast - Rev. Laura Hutchinson, FCC Anniston, "God makes everyone equal"Luke 15:1-10. I References Rachel Held Evans's book Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again.2019-09-2418 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast: God's Kingdom, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC)Living out the spirit of God's Kingdom is different from following the letter of the law. Luke 13:10-17. References, Exodus 20, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kingdom-of-God, The People's New Testament Commentary, Craddock & Boring, page 2252019-08-2619 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast, Are You Ready, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)How does our perspective on life differ from God's perspective? And how does understanding that difference influence how we deal with difficult times? In addition to that, if we're worrying about the here and now, then we're probably not preparing ourselves for what's to come - and that's Jesus. Are we ready for the day when we meet Jesus face to face? What if He comes for us this very night?2019-08-1821 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast, Where are your treasures, Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church (DOC)Whe are your priorities in life? What is most important to you? Where do you put most of your thoughts and energy? The way we answer these questions shows us where our treasures are stored.2019-08-1825 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborReflecting on the mass shootings - Podcast Laura Hutchinson, First Christian Church, Anniston, ALAs a community of faith we are deeply affected by the violence, racism, and hatred in the world; and we're have been especially rocked by the series of mass shootings this past week. Here we come together to process those feelings, and the thoughts that follow, in a safe, supportive, Spiritual environment. The scripture we read was Psalm 23.2019-08-0832 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborAbominations in the Bible: Proverbs 6:16-23. Podcast, Laura Hutchinson, www.fccanniston.orgWhen we're talking about abominations in the bible, we're talking behavior God loathes. God doesn't like it when we turn our backs on God, and God doesn't like it when we turn our backs on our fellow human being. Love God, and love your neighbor. To not do that is an abomination.2019-07-3019 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast, Laura Hutchinson @ FCC, Anniston, AL - Abominations in the Bible Sermon Series, Romans 1What does Romans 1 really say about homosexuality? What is the message of Romans that is actually meant for all people, not just a minority segment of any society? You can do more reading about today's sermon: "Women and Worship at Philippi: Diana/Artemis and Other Cults in the Early Christian Era", by Valerie A. Abrahamsen; "The People's New Testament Commentary" by M. Eugene Boring & Fred Craddock. Also visit these websites for more information on the Fertility Cults of the Old Testament and the New Testament... https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan, http://religiondispatches.org/does-the-bible-really-call-homosexuality-an-abomination/, https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-cult-of-moloch2019-07-2120 minLove God And Your NeighborLove God And Your NeighborPodcast - sermon series: Abominations In The Bible, Deuteronomy, by Laura Hutchinson @FCCAnnistonHave your ever told another person that they were an abomination? Has anyone ever told you that YOU were an abomination? Join me to find out what this word really means.2019-07-1519 min