(October 13) Sanctuary Worship - Jesus Saves the World
October 13, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Luke 7:1–17
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Jesus Saves the World" (Luke 7:1-17)
One never knows where faith will be found. Sometimes we find it unexpectedly present and other times we must bring a faith where there is none. Either way, we can have confidence that God is doing a new work. This week's sermon explores how faith is discovered in remarkable ways!
(October 6) Sanctuary Worship - The Seattle Christian
October 6, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 10:16–23
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "The Seattle Christian" (Matthew 10:16-23)
As 21st century American Christians, it is hard to relate to being a persecuted Christian. Jesus tells us that we are being sent out like, "lambs in the midst of wolves." What chance do Christians have in a hostile world? This week's sermon explores the teaching Jesus gave his followers for just such a time.
(September 29) Sanctuary Worship - Rooted In Christ
September 29, 2024 • Dr. Deana Porterfield • Jeremiah 17:7–8
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon by Dr. Porterfield "Rooted In Christ" (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
SPU freshman and their families will join the FFMC faith family for this special service.
Dr. Deana L. Porterfield is the 12th President of Seattle Pacific University. She is a visionary leader with a passion for faith-based higher education which promotes transformational learning and hope. An involved leader, Dr. Porterfield currently serves on the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), the Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW), and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions (AFMEI).
President Porterfield earned a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of La Verne in La Verne, CA. She also holds a master's degree in organizational management and a bachelor's degree in music from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA. Dr. Porterfield lives in Seattle, WA with her husband Doug. They have two married daughters and five grandchildren.
(September 22nd) Sanctuary Worship - On Joining God in Mission
September 22, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Sègbégnon Gnonhossou • Acts 8:5–25
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon by Pastor Segbegnon "On Joining God in Mission" (Acts8:5-25)
September 15, 2024 • Rev. Camille Pook • Ephesians 2:17–22
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Ephesians 2:17-22
Our Sunday morning worship on this special Sunday will feature some powerful testimonies from our Colombia Mission Team. This is a great opportunity to be inspired in devotion and service to God as we receive these fantastic stories of God's power. We will also be blessed to hear from Paul Olver with Impact Latin America. There will be a time for refreshments and celebration following worship.
(September 8th) Sanctuary Worship - Gathered to Go
September 8, 2024 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Genesis 12:1–8
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 First Free Kids gathering (infant through 5th grade)
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon: "Gathered to Go" (Genesis 12:1-8)
The people of God have always been on the move. Since the days of Abram, God invites people to look outward rather than just inward. All of this is still a choice. Like Abram had to decide to "go", so do we.
Sermon Podcast Note: podcasts will be taking a break and will return on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
