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Reach Out & Live: First-Plymouth (20th & D)

Sermons and worship from the 9:00/10:30 am service at First-Plymouth at 20th & D.

We know that each of us has ways of looking at the world, ways of thinking about things, ways of learning, and that those shape our imaginations, perceptions, and opinions. We know that even in our most intimate relationships there will be disagreements a

We often hear about "following Jesus." Long ago some interested in discipleship were curious also, they had heard the rumors as to who Jesus was, when Jesus asked them what they wanted, he invited them to find out for themselves. Maybe you too are curious

The baptism of Jesus is not just a key moment in his ministry but in Matthew's gospel is a key moment into the liberating power of the gospel. This moment of initiation, incorporation, and inspiration manifests for us who Jesus is and who we are, our libe

In this weeks digital sermon, Dr. Keck will explore what makes Jesus the most heroic hero of all. This brief message will span the vast time epochs of ancient creation myths, to Homer, to the marvel universe and somehow land right back in the gospel itsel

The New Year is often a time of making promises, resolutions, for a better us. This week a very difficult scripture reminds us that a better year is not about a better us but about a different lens for seeing the world, the lens of God's kingdom. In order

In this final week of Advent, Dr. Keck will speak about two beautiful words in Scripture: Logos and Shalom which he believes should not be translated into the english WORD and PEACE. Once translated they lose their mystery and majesty. And our faith must

In the book of Isaiah the ancient Hebrews are yearning for a return from exile. But what if they returned to their homeland and were no better as persons? In the New Testament, the people are waiting for a savior to reclaim the Davidic kingship, but what

Our New Testament was written in Greek, but we began to translate it into English in the 1500’s. This allowed the bible to be read by each person on their own. As wonderful as that was, serious misunderstandings can take place when an English word is pl

In this first week of Advent, the Apostle Paul tells us that the time is near, and there is no time like the present to have a growth spurt and become more like Jesus. Exploring Pauls complex use of the word sarx (flesh) and modern personality theory, Dr.

Caesar Augustus had a title (Augustus) become part of his very name. So too, Jesus had a title become part of his own name (Christ). This weekend Dr. Keck will explore the power and the beauty of the spiritual title “Christ.” Join us for worship!

On the week of All Saints Day, the church universal honors and remembers those who have entered the mystery beyond. In a spiritual sense, they are still very much part of our community and each one of us is still shaped by our loved ones who have died. Dr

Often when we think of faith it sounds like something we should "have," something that is innate to our being human. It turns out that we do have a divine spark, a sense of the holy, but that growth in that awareness and in faith becoming active in our da

Difficulties are all around us and often it seems impossible to find anything to celebrate, anything to hope for, or anything that is thriving around us. This week the community in Thessalonica gives us a witness of what it might look like to grow, thrive

Oct 23, 2022 5:30 AM America/Chicago

The Good Book - October 23, 2022 - Pastor Jim Keck

After hosting the St. John’s Bible event on Wednesday, our sermon will look at the ways we could turn our everyday Bibles into something more beautiful and fully illuminated. Using the calligraphy of our conscience and the script of love, we can each pr