First Union Church in Cedarville, MI: Recent Episodes
First Union Church Cedarville MI
First Union Church is a non-denominational church located in the Les Cheneaux islands region of Michigan's eastern upper peninsula. Our website is: firstunionchurch.org
The church Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/FirstUnionChurch
Rob Torp serves as our guest speaker today. He asks each of us to consider what we are willing to endure for the cause of Christ. His text basis is from Romans 1:16
An examination of the scriptural and historical reasons
why the empty tomb is a foundational aspect of our faith and the basis of our hope for the future.
From Matthew 28:1-7
from Luke 23:44-49. We are remembering that the road to Resurrection Sunday passes through the dark valley of Good Friday.
from Acts 1:20-26. We ask the question "why" as we consider the actions of Judas as described by Peter in the days following Jesus's death burial, and resurrection.
Takeaway phrase for this message - "God is large and in charge", and of course, "He's God, and we're not"!
from Acts 1:15-19. A consideration of the events that led to Jesus' trial, conviction, and crucifixion.
This episode provides a broad overview of Christian denominations in America (beginning with the Plymouth colony through the end of the 20th century)
A broad overview of how we ended up with so many Christian denominations. In this class, we cover the history from early Christianity through the early 1800s. Next week, we will focus on the American denominations since the mid 1800s.
Again, this is a broad overview and is not intended to be a complete explanation of the different denominations. As with all things, extending grace to one another is imprint as we seek to better understand our neighbors and fellow brethren in the body of Christ.
The conclusion of our brief overview of how the Bible has been preserved from the original manuscripts to our English bibles today. Significant attention is given to the issues of which line of original language manuscripts, as well as methods of translation.
The third pothole in our daily walk of faith is caused by our tendency to create idols in our lives. From Ezekiel 14:1-6
A look at how our English bibles came to us from the original languages. This is part one of a two part session on this interesting but sometimes sensitive topic.
Mike Bolcer (Elder) shares a very personal message about why we need to share the good news.
A message focusing on Lot, and how he struggled between the blessings of this world vs following God’s call for this life.
This message discusses six common misunderstandings about Hell. It includes many biblical passages, but the leaping off point is from Revelation chapter 20.
What happens to babies and young children who die? The doctrine of the Age of Accountability helps us to better understand what scripture tells us about this difficult topic. The passage is from 2 Samuel 12:15-23
A message from Proverbs 14:34, which says “righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people”
Guest preacher Jon Stonecipher brings a great message on why we need to truly "test all things" by the scriptures.
from Matthew 6:16-18. Jesus reminds us that (like prayer and the giving of money), we should not fast to draw attention to ourselves. This is about focusing on God, not on ourselves.
Jesus gives his disciples the characteristics of a God-honoring prayer here in Matthew chapter 6
This a message and defining the parameters of what the Bible says Jesus did, and what he did not do during the time between his physical death and his physical resurrection.
A discussion of what really happened when Pilate gave the Jews a choice between releasing Jesus, or Barabbas.
From Matthew chapter 6:1-4. Jesus talks about the way that the motivation is more important than the amount.
from Matthew 5:31-32. We discuss the importance of remembering not just law, but especially grace.
Covering the end of Matthew chapter 4 and the first two verses in Matthew chapter 5, this brief message gives an overview of the sermon series to be covered in the weeks ahead
an exploration of the biblical themes found within the famous Dr. Seuss story, along with the importance of “filling in the blank” for our children and grandchildren.
An overview of some of the different understandings of baptism; what it means, why we do it, and when we do it.
Mike Davis shares a message which asks a very pointed question. This message is given as we prepare to honor those who served in our Armed Forces on this Veterans Day 11.11.2022
The doctrine of the fully atoning crucifixion of Christ on the cross. Tetelestai, It is finished.
from Matthew 5:10-12. Jon Stonecipher wraps up this series and points us forward to the next step in our daily walk of sanctification.
Week six of this series of messages from Matthew chapter 5. This week, it's v8 "Blessed are the pure in heart"..."
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled". Jon Stonecipher brings this morning's message.
Episode two of a multipart series on Jesus’ famous discourse from the first 12 verses of Matthew chapter 5. Today’s passage comes from verse three, “blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
This is the first of a multiweek series of messages from the famous passage known as “The Beatitudes” (found at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew chapter 5).
Using the famous hymn of the same title, this message helps us to face the reality that who we are depends on who we believe Jesus Christ is.
A message for Fathers Day 2022. This message follows many of the same points from a 1980s era John Piper sermon.
Based on Joshua 1:1-9. This is a message about keeping our eyes on what God has planned for the future, and on becoming the church He is calling us to be.
A look at the first several verses of Acts chapter 2, with special focus on what really took place and how we should view these events today.
A message for Memorial Day 2022. This is the first message delivered by Jim Huber as he begins the pastorate of First Union Church in Cedarville, MI