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Vernon First Baptist Church

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Episodes

Gone Fishin' - John 21 - Randy Hamm

How does Jesus deal with the disciples when they are unsure what to do after his resurrection and just go back to what they know? He's pretty awesome - as always. Check it out.

Apr 30, 202333 min

Easter 2023 - Randy Hamm

What does Peter have to say about the resurrected Jesus? How does Jesus resurrection affect us?

Apr 09, 202317 min

The Ascetic Sacred Pathway - Simplicity - Randy Hamm

You are welcome to join us at Vernon FBC as we explore the various ways that we all connect with God. What is your Sacred Pathway? This week we are examining the Ascetic Temperament and Pathway focusing on Simplicity. What have you given up for the sake of Jesus? Has it been hard? Freeing? There is a rich theme of this pathway even in our own tradition, but much to find as we look back through history!

Mar 12, 202336 min

The Ascetic Sacred Pathway - Loving Jesus through Silence and Solitude

You are welcome to join us at Vernon FBC as we explore the various ways that we all connect with God. What is your Sacred Pathway? This week we are examining the Ascetic Temperament and Pathway focusing on Solitude and Silence. We have entered the Lenten season, which is a great time to explore this theme. There is a rich theme of this pathway even in our own tradition, but much to find as we look back through history!

Mar 06, 202331 min

The Traditionalist Sacred Pathway (Pt 1 - Feast & Calendars) - Randy Hamm

You are welcome to join us at Vernon FBC as we explore the various ways that we all connect with God. What is your Sacred Pathway? This week we are preparing for the Lenten season, which starts this Ash Wednesday. We are looking at the Traditionalist Pathway over the next weeks. This week focusing on Feast and Calendars!

Feb 19, 202338 min

The Naturalist Sacred Pathway - Psalm 139:1-14 - Jenny Penner

You are welcome to join us at Vernon FBC as we explore the various ways that we all connect with God. What is your Sacred Pathway? This week we are challenged to get outside and ponder how we experience God through Creation as we enter the Naturalist Pathway. Jenny Penner shares how important this pathway is to her and what it is all about.

Feb 12, 202340 min

The Intellectual Sacred Pathway - 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Randy Hamm

Explore how you connect deeply with Jesus as we journey through various Sacred Pathways. This week we look at how we learn and love God through our Minds. A wonderful thing with some warnings to take into account. Learn with us!

Feb 05, 202331 min

The Sensate Sacred Pathway - Randy Hamm - Psalm 34

You are welcome to join us at Vernon FBC as we warm up and explore the various ways that we all connect with God. What is your Sacred Pathway? Last week was all about loving others as Caregivers - and this week we find out about those who connect with God through our five senses! They are called Sensates! Come and find out what that is all about.

Jan 29, 202335 min

The Caregiver Sacred Pathway - Rev Ray Parker - 2 Corinthians

What is your Sacred Pathway? Last week was all about action and justice as The Activist - and this week we find out about those who put all that energy into practical care, love, and concern for others - THE CAREGIVERS, with Rev Ray Parker preaching from 2 Corinthians! Come and find out what that is all about.

Jan 22, 202333 min

The Activist Sacred Pathway - Luke 4 - Randy Hamm

Jesus was very clear that His good news was not merely spiritual, but affected people in their earthly lives as well. Many people will find that they connect with Jesus with an active life of making things better for those around them. These are the ACTIVISTS! This is not a political thing, though it may come to that for some. Its about serving others through action, justice and even confrontation! Find out if this is your Sacred Pathway.

Jan 15, 202337 min

The Enthusiast Sacred Pathway - 2 Samuel 6 - Randy Hamm

Join us as we explore a variety of ways that we each connect with our loving Creator God. Jesus has made us each unique, with different spiritual temperaments or Sacred Pathways. In this first sermon on this series, we explore the pathway of Worship, Celebration, and Mystery as we examine The Enthusiast! Learn with us as we press into this wonderful heritage and see how to view others if that's how we roll!

Jan 09, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Why Me? - Laurie MacKay - The Book of Job

Start this new year with a thoughtful look at why we ask the question Why Me? Rev. Laurie MacKay shares honestly with us as well as theologically challenging us.

Jan 02, 202329 min

Dec 11 - Love - Randy Hamm

How does Christmas affect our view of Love? How does Jesus' love affect how we view others? Are some in and others out?

Dec 11, 202218 min

Luke 2 - Peace - Randy Hamm

What truly is Peace? What is the promise of it? How does Jesus bring it? Explore with us this Advent season.

Dec 04, 202227 min

Suffering Joyfully - 1 Peter 4:12-19 - Randy Hamm

This week in our 1 Peter series, Flourishing in the Fire, Peter tells us that we can actually suffer joyfully! He's been alluding to this the whole letter, but clearly tells us why in 1 Peter 4:12-19.

Nov 20, 202228 min

The Same Attitude as Christ - 1 Peter 4:1-11 - Ray Parker and Randy Hamm

This week in our 1 Peter series, Flourishing in the Fire, Peter tells us that we are to have the same attitude as Christ. He is a suffering servant King, who didn't complain but lived a life of love, holiness and justice. Can we do the same? Come explore this idea from 1 Peter 4:1-11, lovingly prepared by Rev. Ray Parker

Nov 14, 202231 min

Our Great Hope - 1 Peter 3:15-22 - Randy Hamm

This week in our 1 Peter series, Flourishing in the Fire, Peter tells us that we have a GREAT HOPE and that we need to be ready to give the reason for it. Are we to be defending the faith no matter what it takes or does he mean something else altogether? Let's explore this idea from 1 Peter 3:15-22.

Nov 07, 202235 min

Repay Evil - the Jesus Way - 1 Peter 3:8-14 - Randy Hamm

This week in our 1 Peter series, Flourishing in the Fire, Peter continues to explain what he means by Submission, this time applying this discipline to how we face evil. What do we do when we want revenge or even justice!? What is the Jesus Way? Let's explore this together.

Oct 30, 202239 min

Wives Submit ... Husbands, Likewise! 1 Peter 3:1-7 Randy Hamm

This week in our 1 Peter series, Flourishing in the Fire, Peter continues to explain what he means by Submission, telling his readers that they are to Submit to the one they're married to. What exactly does he mean? Have we misinterpreted this a little in the past? Let's explore this together.

Oct 23, 202242 min
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