Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # First Parish Congregational Church ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://fpccwakefield.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Pastor's Blog](https://fpccwakefield.org/pastors-blog/) - [Witness of the Resurrection](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/witness-of-the-resurrection/) - “They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” The two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.” - [Christ's Resurrection](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/christs-resurrection/) - “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.” Luke 24:1,2 For the Christian, the resurrection is everything! It is the death, burial and resurrection that is the basis of - [Importance of the Gospel](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/importance-of-the-gospel/) - Christianity is the answer for our world. The Gospel which is, Jesus Christ, and his death burial and resurrection are of primary or first importance. (1 Corinthians 15:3,4) Author Lee Strobel reminds all of us of how critical a decision about Jesus is: “I urge you to keep an open mind, (and) make this the - [The Christian Faith](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/the-christian-faith/) - There are many religions in this world. What makes Christianity different? If one would take the time to examine the word religions and then the Christian faith according to the Bible, one would see several clear distinctions. When we examine most religions, we see a common thread of what a person does. A list of - [Christianity and Purpose](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/christianity-and-purpose/) - Sometimes it seems like our lives are just flying by. As we travel this road of life, we often look for its meaning. Why am I here? What is my purpose and what happens when my life is over? As Christians we believe that God has provided the answers to the meaning of life. The - [Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness for sins](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/without-the-shedding-of-blood-there-is-no-forgiveness-for-sins/) - “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness for sins.” Hebrews 9:22 Author Lee Strobel writes: “The central message of the Bible portrays God’s love for us, which prompted our redemption through the shedding of Jesus’ blood.” With Easter fast approaching, the focus of the church is the death of Jesus on the cross - [Love as Jesus Loves](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/love-as-jesus-loves/) - “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another just as I have loved you, you also are to love one to another. By this all people will know you are my disciples if you love one another.” Jesus in John 13:34,35 This month we have been looking at love. Here, Jesus - [Love One Another](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/love-one-another/) - “For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” 1 John 3:11 We often hear about how in the Bible, God declares his love for us, but God also instructs us to love one another. Jesus had said that near the end times, that “the hearts - [Love & Respect](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/love/) - “However, let each of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 Love in marriage is a big priority in the Bible. In Ephesians 5, the Apostle Paul reminds husbands how much they should love their wives. In verse 25, Paul stated that, “Husbands, love - [For God SO loved the world...](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/for-god-so-loved-the-world/) - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Many people see February as a month of love, perhaps because of Valentine’s Day of February 14th. However, long before St. Valentine or Valentine’s Day, Jesus declared the love - [Get Right With God](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/get-right-with-god/) - Have you ever heard someone speaking about getting right with God or making your peace with God? These are phrases we might not hear as much as in the past, but the idea of knowing where we stand with God is still important to many people. Some might suggest that we just try our best - [Fixer Upper](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/fixer-upper/) - Do you like watching all those “fixer upper” shows? Where they take an old house and renovate it into a beautiful home? Sometimes the house is so bad they gut the whole thing down to the studs before the amazing transformation begins. The Bible addresses the idea of people needing renovation. God can take our - [Uncertainty](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/uncertainty/) - Someone wrote: “Trust an unknown future to an unknown God.” We would all likely acknowledge the unknown future facing us, but the unknown God referred to can in fact be known. God has revealed himself to mankind in many ways. The author of Hebrews writes: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God - [What's Missing?](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/whats-missing/) - Perhaps you have seen this old sign: “Ch_ch. What is missing? UR.” During the Christmas and Easter seasons, we often wee folks who used to attend church regularly, but for various reasons they have fallen out of the habit of regular corporate worship. Now that we are in 2023, many will think about coming back - [New Year's Challenge](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/new-years-challenge/) - The church sign in front of First Parish currently reads: “Reflect, Review, Repent, Renew!” These words offer a New Year’s challenge. As we reflect on our lives and review this past year, we may note that we have fallen short and recognize a need for repentance and renewal in our lives. Many consider a “resolution” - [Thanksgiving](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/thanksgiving/) - O Lord, I am your servant; I am servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of - [We Must Forgive](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/we-must-forgive/) - At the September Council meeting I read from Colossians 3:12-17. In this passage, the Apostle Paul shares several admonitions to the church at Colossae that are so applicable to the church today that I was compelled to share these words with the FPCC family. If you are having difficulty forgiving others, I hope the words - [What is Vision? What is Mission?](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/what-is-vision-what-is-mission/) - On October 1st and 15th, the FPCC family has an opportunity to review the recent history of our church Vision and Mission, looking at the journey that began in 2015, reviewing what Vision and Mission are, and working together to consider where FPCC should focus their attention in the coming years. The Vision Team: Mark - [A New Year](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/a-new-year-2022/) - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" Isaiah 43:18,19a There are a lot of companies that plan their income based on selling us on "New Year's Resolutions." They are hoping we will make resolutions - [Memorial Day](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/memorial-day-2022/) - “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. The eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love.” Psalm 33:12,18 Psalm thirty-three reminds us that the nations of the earth that seek after God and seek to provide truth and justice, are blessed whereas - [He is Risen Indeed!](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/he-is-risen-indeed/) - “But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:5-6 There’s a story told about many years ago in the atheist Soviet Union, - [Church News and Updates](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/church-news-and-updates/) - My message for this edition of the Herald is a little different. I wanted to share some of the wonderful and exciting things happening at our church and note some of the opportunities for this year. First, as we move into April, there will be “Seder Supper” with the Jews for Jesus organization on April - [Russia in the End Times](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/russia-in-the-end-times/) - Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39, prophesies about a future world war where the primary players are, Iran, Libya, Ethiopia and Russia. According to Ezekiel this war culminates with an invasion of Israel, who at the time are living in relative peace. Ezekiel 38:1,2 reads: “The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of Man, - [What is Your Vision?](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/what-is-your-vision/) - As we get older, we may notice that our eyes don’t quite work as well as they used too. We may be near-sighted or far-sighted. For me, having reading glasses around the house and office is a real necessity. In the life of the church, we also speak of Vision in a different way. Where - [Something New](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/something-new/) - “Behold, I am about to do something new.” Isaiah 43:19a A few weeks ago, at our church Annual Meeting, the church family approved a new budget which included funding for an associate minister. We are hoping to begin a search for an Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministry, who’s primary role would be - [God's Love Even in the Storms](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/gods-love-even-in-the-storms/) - "Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed." Psalm 107:28,29 As we were all preparing for the weekend snowstorm, I thought I would look at the book of Psalms and see what - [An Update](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/an-update/) - I wanted to give the church family an update concerning all the events and activities at First Parish. Currently, we continue with our two Sunday morning services, the Traditional service at 9:30 followed by our Contemporary service at 11:00. We also have coffee between services and after the 11:30. The Children’s Chapel will resume in - [The Dog Days of Summer](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/the-dog-days-of-summer/) - According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Dog Days of Summer occur from July 3rd until August 11th each year, thankfully that means we’re near the end. The Almanac notes that these days are generally the hottest and most uncomfortable days during the year. The “dog days,” is also named apparently for the ‘dog star,’ Sirius - [Spiritual Freedom](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/spiritual-freedom/) - It’s a real privilege to live where the groundwork for our independence was laid. “The shot heard around the World,” on April 18, 1775, here in Massachusetts followed by the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, shaped this nation and changed the direction of this world. Just like our forefathers, we long for - [Thoughts on Father's Day](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/thoughts-on-fathers-day/) - In October, it will be twenty-five years since my father died suddenly. I still think about him and at times I can’t believe that he’s been gone for so long. My father had been born in a family that seemed to go through the motions of faith. My grandparents were Episcopalian and had each of - [Moving Forward](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/moving-forward/) - First Parish family, there has been a lot of activity at the church this year, and now that we are almost halfway through the year, I thought a recap might be helpful. Starting last summer, a sign committee was formed in order to study the possibility of purchasing a new modern, digital sign for the - [The Legacy of a Mother](https://fpccwakefield.org/resources/pastors-blog/the-legacy-of-a-mother/) - With the coming of May, I always anticipate Mother’s Day! 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[Women](https://fpccwakefield.org/groups/women/) ## Venues - [Lake Quannapowitt](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/lake-quannapowitt/) - [First Baptist Church Wakefield](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/first-baptist-church-wakefield/) - [Wakefield Town Common](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/wakefield-town-common/) - [Vestry](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/vestry/) - [Fireside Room](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/fireside-room/) - [First Parish Congregational Church](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/first-parish-congregational-church/) - [Youth Room](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/youth-room/) - [Dining Room](https://fpccwakefield.org/venue/dining-room/) ## Organizers - [Winnie Carpenter](https://fpccwakefield.org/organizer/winnie-carpenter/) - [The Fair Committee](https://fpccwakefield.org/organizer/the-fair-committee-2/) - [Joo Hye Kim](https://fpccwakefield.org/organizer/joo-hye-kim/) - [Lion's Den Youth Group](https://fpccwakefield.org/organizer/lions-den-youth-group/) - [The Fair Committee](https://fpccwakefield.org/organizer/the-fair-committee/) ## Events - [Porchfest](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/porchfest/) - [Ice Cream Social](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/ice-cream-social/) - [Invitation to Donate](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/invitation-to-donate/) - [Music](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/music/) - [Beginners Chess](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/beginners-chess/) - [Coding & Robotics](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/coding-robotics/) - [Vacation Bible School](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/vacation-bible-school/) - [Church BBQ & Lawn Games](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/church-bbq-lawn-games/) - [Church Retreat at Camp Brookwoods](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/church-retreat-at-camp-brookwoods/) - [Example Calendar Event](https://fpccwakefield.org/event/example-calendar-event/2026-07-22/) ## Sermons - [Who is First in Our Heart?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/who-is-first-in-our-heart/) - [Why do people reject Jesus?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/why-do-people-reject-jesus/) - [Binding the Strong Man, Robbing His House!](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/binding-the-strong-man-robbing-his-house/) - [Where does the Law end?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/where-does-the-law-end/) - [Seeing Him destroys shame](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/seeing-him-destroys-shame/) - [Do we see what God is doing?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/do-we-see-what-god-is-doing/) - [The consequences of not seeing](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-consequences-of-not-seeing/) - [Jesus’ Mission Will Divide Hearts](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-mission-will-divide-hearts/) - [Blessed are those who receive Christ](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/blessed-are-those-who-receive-christ/) - [Families will divide](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/families-will-divide/) - [Do not fear man](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/do-not-fear-man/) - [Sheep in the midst of Wolves](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/sheep-in-the-midst-of-wolves/) - [The Fields are Ripe for Harvest](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/fields-are-ripe-for-harvest/) - [Can He Do It?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/can-he-do-it/) - [Jesus Opens the Eyes of the Blind](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-opens-the-eyes-of-the-blind/) - [The Significance of Faith](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-significance-of-faith/) - [A New Way](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-new-way/) - [Jesus Calls Us Into Discipleship](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-calls-us-into-discipleship/) - [Only Jesus Can Forgive Sin](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/only-jesus-can-forgive-sin/) - [Everything Bows to King Jesus](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/everything-bows-to-king-jesus/) - [The Kingdom has come](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-kingdom-has-come/) - [What is faith?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-is-faith/) - [What Do We Want from Jesus?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-do-we-want-from-jesus/) - [The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-son-of-man-has-nowhere-to-lay-his-head/) - [Jesus Calms the Water](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-calms-the-water/) - [Build Your House on the Rock](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/build-your-house-on-the-rock/) - [Good Friday Worship Service](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/good-friday-worship-service/) - [Only Jesus Can Overcome Our Obstacles](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/only-jesus-can-overcome-our-obstacles/) - [The Joy of Easter](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-joy-of-easter/) - [I Never Knew You](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/i-never-knew-you/) - [When wolves wear sheep's clothing](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/when-wolves-wear-sheeps-clothing/) - [The Gate is Narrow, the Way is Hard](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-gate-is-narrow-the-way-is-hard/) - [When God looks at you, what does He see?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/when-god-looks-at-you-what-does-he-see/) - [Ask, Seek, Knock](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/ask-seek-knock/) - [Do Not be Anxious](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/do-not-be-anxious/) - [Do not Judge, or You will be Judged](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/do-not-judge-or-you-will-be-judged/) - [The Purposes of Fasting](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-purposes-of-fasting/) - [The Importance of Forgiveness](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-importance-of-forgiveness/) - [The Lord’s Prayer](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-lords-prayer/) - [Generosity When No One is Looking](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/generosity-when-no-one-is-looking/) - [Pray When No One is Looking](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/pray-when-no-one-is-looking/) - [How to Love our Enemies](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/how-to-love-our-enemies/) - [Unto us is Born a Savior](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/unto-us-is-born-a-savior/) - [Return Evil With Good](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/return-evil-with-good/) - [All of our life belongs to Jesus Christ](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/all-of-our-life-belongs-to-jesus-christ/) - [Jesus' Teaching on Divorce](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-teaching-on-divorce/) - [Jesus Christ Removes our heart of Lust](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-christ-removes-our-heart-of-lust/) - [Jesus Christ Removes our Heart of Anger](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-christ-removes-our-heart-of-anger/) - [Jesus Christ perfectly obeyed God’s law for us](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-christ-perfectly-obeyed-gods-law-for-us/) - [Jesus’ Followers are the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-followers-are-the-salt-of-the-earth-and-light-of-the-world/) - [Jesus’ Kingdom is for those who are Persecuted](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-kingdom-is-for-those-who-are-persecuted/) - [Jesus’ Kingdom is for the Peacemakers](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-kingdom-is-for-the-peacemakers/) - [Jesus’ Kingdom is for the Righteous](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-kingdom-is-for-the-righteous/) - [Kingdom is for the Humble](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/kingdom-is-for-the-humble/) - [Jesus Begins To Heal](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-begins-to-heal/) - [Jesus will Turn Us into Fishers of People](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-will-turn-us-into-fishers-of-people/) - [God’s Purpose in Seasons of Preparation](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-purpose-in-seasons-of-preparation/) - [Jesus is Led into the Wilderness](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-is-led-into-the-wilderness/) - [The Holy Spirit Descends Like a Dove](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-holy-spirit-descends-like-a-dove/) - [Jesus Will Baptize Us with the Holy Spirit](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-will-baptize-us-with-the-holy-spirit/) - [Jesus Fulfills the Scriptures](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-fulfills-the-scriptures/) - [Are We Captivated by Christ?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/are-we-captivated-by-christ/) - [Nurturing Your New Pastor](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/nurturing-your-new-pastor/) - [I Will Be with You](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/i-will-be-with-you/) - [Don’t Lose Heart!](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/dont-lose-heart/) - [Spiritual Freedom](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/spiritual-freedom/) - [Can We Be a Redemptive and Witnessing Church?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/can-we-be-a-redemptive-and-witnessing-church/) - [A Living Hope](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-living-hope/) - [Jesus Will Save Us From Our Sins](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-will-save-us-from-our-sins/) - [How Much Does It Cost?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/how-much-does-it-cost/) - [What’s Different About Being a Christian?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/whats-different-about-being-a-christian/) - [Revive Us](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/revive-us/) - [The Hope of Freedom](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-hope-of-freedom/) - [The Ascension of Jesus](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-ascension-of-jesus/) - [Mary, a godly Mother and a Willing Servant!](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/mary-a-godly-mother-and-a-willing-servant/) - [Assurance of Salvation](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/assurance-of-salvation/) - [Jesus Prays for Unity](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-prays-for-unity/) - [Victory Song](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/victory-song/) - [Jesus is King](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-is-king/) - [Gone Fishin](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gone-fishin/) - [God’s Plan for Israel](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-plan-for-israel/) - [Apostasy, Signs of the End](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/apostasy-signs-of-the-end/) - [When is the End?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/when-is-the-end/) - [Easter Sermon](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/easter-sermon/) - [Great Expectations](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/great-expectations/) - [Godly Living](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/godly-living/) - [What Is Sound Doctrine](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-is-sound-doctrine/) - [The Office of Elder](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-office-of-elder/) - [For the Sake of Faith and the Knowledge of Truth](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/faith-knowledge-of-truth/) - [Job's Friends](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jobs-friends/) - [We Are All One Family](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/one-family-sermon/) - [God Is Love](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/god-is-love/) - [Cling to the Future!](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/cling-to-the-future/) - [Christmas Eve Candlelight Service](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/candlelight-service-2023/) - [Why Did Jesus Come?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/why-did-jesus-come/) - [A Biblical Christmas](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-biblical-christmas/) - [The Miracles of Christmas](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/miracles-of-christmas/) - [How to Make Christmas Better](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/how-to-make-christmas-better/) - [Are You Ready?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/are-you-ready/) - [Always Thankful](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/always-thankful/) - [Running With God](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/running-with-god/) - [What is Conversion?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-is-conversion/) - [Are You Sincere?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/are-you-sincere/) - [What Leads Us Away From God?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-leads-us-away-from-god/) - [A Doxology](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-doxology/) - [Paul's Mission: Part 2](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/pauls-mission-part-2/) - [Paul's Mission: Part 1](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/pauls-mission-part-one/) - [Jesus Is Our Example](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-is-our-example/) - [The Invitation](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-invitation/) - [Life and Liberty](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/life-and-liberty/) - [Diets and Days](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/diets-and-days/) - [The Debt of Love](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-debt-of-love/) - [Relating to Authority](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/relating-to-authority/) - [Relating to Others](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/relating-to-others/) - [Faithfulness in Little Things](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/faithfulness-in-little-things/) - [The 3 Crosses](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-3-crosses/) - [Living Sacrifice](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/living-sacrifice/) - [Israel Will Be Saved](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/israel-will-be-saved/) - [The Tree](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-tree/) - [God's Remnant](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-remnant/) - [Biblical Preaching](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/biblical-preaching/) - [Seeking Righteousness](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/seeking-righteousness/) - [God's Sovereignty](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-sovereignty/) - [Is God Unfair?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/is-god-unfair/) - [Can God Still Bless America?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/can-god-still-bless-america/) - [Enemies of Our Faith](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/enemies-of-our-faith/) - [Faith of Our Mothers](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/faith-of-our-mothers/) - [Help When We Are Weak](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/help-when-we-are-weak/) - [Hope in Suffering](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/hope-in-suffering/) - [Living in the Spirit](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/living-in-the-spirit/) - [God's Intent for the Church](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-intent-for-the-church/) - [The Difference a Day Makes](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-difference-a-day-makes/) - [What Happened on the Cross](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-happened-on-the-cross/) - [The Reception and Rejection of Jesus](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-reception-and-rejection-of-jesus/) - [The Guilt of the World](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-guilt-of-the-world/) - [Righteousness is from God](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/righteousness-is-from-god/) - [Does Salvation Really Work?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/does-salvation-really-work/) - [Will He Find Faith?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/will-he-find-faith/) - [The Promise](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-promise/) - [Give Me Liberty](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/give-me-liberty/) - [At War With Self](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/at-war-with-self/) - [The Benefits of Salvation](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-benefits-of-salvation/) - [What Is Wrong With Our World?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/what-is-wrong-with-our-world/) - [Dying to Sin](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/dying-to-sin/) - [The Sin Problem](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-sin-problem/) - [Life or Death](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/life-or-death/) - [Missing Messiah](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/missing-messiah/) - [Thankful In Difficult Times](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/thankful-in-difficult-times/) - [Empty Religion](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/empty-religion/) - [God's Standards](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-standards/) - [Jesus, The Priest](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/jesus-the-priest/) - [God's Presence](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/gods-presence/) - [A Prophet Like Moses](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-new-prophet-like-moses/) - [Unto Us](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/unto-us/) - [Does Jesus Care?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/does-jesus-care/) - [Sound Doctrine](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/sound-doctrine/) - [A Godly Life](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-godly-life/) - [Our Christian Duty](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/our-christian-duty/) - [Bible-Centered Theology](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/bible-centered-theology/) - [Church Leadership](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/church-leadership/) - [Building a Leadership Team](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/building-a-leadership-team/) - [The Lord is God!](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-lord-is-god/) - [Making Choices](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/making-choices/) - [The Bliss of the Blessed](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-bliss-of-the-blessed/) - [True to the Faith](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/true-to-the-faith/) - [Easy Religion](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/easy-religion/) - [Is Hell Real?](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/is-hell-real/) - [The Word of God](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-word-of-god/) - [The Cost](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-cost/) - [Being Filled with the Holy Spirit](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/being-filled-with-the-holy-spirit/) - [A Portrait of a Father](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/a-portrait-of-a-father/) - [Using Your Spiritual Gift](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/using-your-spiritual-gift/) - [The Challenge of Communion](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/the-challenge-of-communion/) - [Hungering for God](https://fpccwakefield.org/sermons/hungering-for-god/) ## Devotionals - [A Savior Who is Christ the Lord!](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/savior-christ-the-lord/) - [The Right Time, The Right Plan, The Right Person!](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-right-time-plan-person/) - [Jesus Teaches About Anger](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/jesus-teaches-about-anger/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus Part 6](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus-part-6/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus Part 5](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus-part-5/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus Part 4](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus-part-4/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus Part 3](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus-part-3/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus Part 2](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus-pt-2/) - [Signs of the End Times](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/signs-of-the-end-times/) - [Hard Sayings of Jesus](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/hard-sayings-of-jesus/) - [The Parable of the Ten Virgins](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-parable-of-the-ten-virgins/) - [Sobering Words of Jesus](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sobering-words-of-jesus/) - [Turning Back to the Lord](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/turning-back-to-the-lord/) - [FPCC Update](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/devotional-fpcc-update/) - [Mysticism and Gnosticism](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/mysticism-and-gnosticism/) - [Pluralism and Universalism](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/pluralism-and-universalism/) - [The Error of Oneness Theology](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-error-of-oneness-theology/) - [New Age Teachings That Have Infiltrated the Church](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/new-age-teachings-infiltrated-church/) - [Themes of Daniel](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/themes-of-daniel/) - [Reflecting the Image of Christ](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/reflecting-the-image-of-christ/) - [What a Church Is Not](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/what-a-church-is-not/) - [Spiritual Growth](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/spiritual-growth/) - [What is a Church?](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/what-is-a-church/) - [What is a Christian?](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/what-is-a-christian/) - [Healthy Theology and Doctrine](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/healthy-theology-and-doctrine/) - [Conversion](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/conversion/) - [The New Heaven and Earth](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-new-heaven-and-earth/) - [Are We in The Tribulation?](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/are-we-in-the-tribulation/) - [Being A Healthy Church](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/being-a-healthy-church/) - [The 1,000 Year Reign of Christ](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-1000-year-reign-of-christ/) - [Tribulation/70th Week of Daniel](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/tribulation-70th-week-of-daniel/) - [End Times Review](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/end-times-review/) - [The Tribulation](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-tribulation/) - [The "AntiChrist"](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-antichrist/) - [Man's Final Kingdom](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/mans-final-kingdom/) - [One World Empire](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/one-world-empire/) - [Israel in Prophecy Part 2](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/israel-in-prophecy-part-2/) - [Israel in the End Times (Prophecy)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/israel-in-the-end-times-prophecy/) - [The Messiah (Prophecy)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-messiah-devotional-prophecy/) - [Final Thoughts (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/final-thoughts-colossians/) - [Steadfast, Watchful Prayer (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/steadfast-watchful-prayer-colossians/) - [Responsibilities of Christian Households (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/responsibilities-of-christian-households-colossians/) - [The New Self (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-new-self-colossians/) - [Putting Off the Old Self (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/putting-off-the-old-self-colossians/) - [Putting on the New Self (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/putting-on-the-new-self-colossians/) - [To Die to Self (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/to-die-to-self-colossians/) - [Qualified For Faith (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/qualified-for-faith-colossians/) - [Fullness of Life in Christ (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/fullness-of-life-in-christ-colossians/) - [Freedom in Christ (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/freedom-in-christ-colossians/) - [Encouragement and Assurance (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/encouragement-and-assurance-colossians/) - [Christ in You (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/christ-in-you-colossians/) - [Journey to Faith (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/journey-to-faith-colossians/) - [The Supremacy of the Son of God (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/the-supremacy-of-the-son-of-god-colossians/) - [Worthy of Salvation Part 2 (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/worthy-of-salvation-part-2-colossians/) - [Worthy of Salvation (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/worthy-of-salvation-colossians/) - [Putting on the New Self (Colossians)](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-love-for-enemies-clone/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Love for Enemies](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-love-for-enemies/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Eye for an Eye](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-eye-for-an-eye/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Divorce](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-divorce/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Oaths](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-oaths/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Adultery](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-adultery/) - [Israel Restored](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/israel-restored/) - [Sermon on the Mount: Murder](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-murder/) - [Sermon on the Mount: The Fulfillment of the Law](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-the-fulfillment-of-the-law/) - [Sermon on the Mount: The Salt and the Light](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-the-salt-and-the-light/) - [Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes](https://fpccwakefield.org/devotionals/sermon-on-the-mount-the-beatitudes/) ## Newsletters - [Church Herald Vol. 23](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-23/) - [Church Herald Vol. 22](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-22/) - [Church Herald Vol. 20](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-20/) - [Church Herald Vol. 18](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-18/) - [Church Herald Vol. 17](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-17/) - [Church Herald Vol. 21](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-21/) - [Church Herald Vol. 19](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-19/) - [Church Herald Vol. 16](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-16/) - [Church Herald Vol. 15](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-15/) - [Church Herald Vol. 14](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-14/) - [Church Herald Vol. 13](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-13/) - [Church Herald Vol. 12](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-12/) - [Church Herald Vol. 11](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-11/) - [Church Herald Vol. 10](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-10/) - [Church Herald Vol. 9](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-9/) - [Church Herald Vol. 8](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/church-herald-vol-8/) - [Church Herald Vol. 7](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-one/) - [Church Herald Vol. 6](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-two/) - [Church Herald Vol. 5](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-three/) - [Church Herald Vol. 4](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-four/) - [Church Herald Vol. 3](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-five/) - [Church Herald Vol. 2](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-six/) - [Church Herald Vol. 1](https://fpccwakefield.org/newsletters/newletter-seven/) ## Widgets - [Sign Up For A Class](https://fpccwakefield.org/?widgets=sign-up-for-a-class) - [Grace Prep Academy](https://fpccwakefield.org/?widgets=grace-prep-academies) - [Teen Alpha Sign Up](https://fpccwakefield.org/?widgets=__trashed) - [Funerals](https://fpccwakefield.org/?widgets=funerals) - [Bible Studies (Connect Card)](https://fpccwakefield.org/?widgets=bible-studies-connect-card) - 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