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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.

This week, the Church traditionally celebrates All Saints—a day to remember those who have died. In many cultures, this is a moment of deep reverence and remembrance, a time to recognize the ways our ancestors are still “with us.” This Sunday, Pasto

Oct 26, 2025 5:30 AM America/Chicago

Set Free - Oct. 26, 2025 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

We rush through our lives, often unaware that a higher state of being is available to us—a state of peace, calm, and deep connection with all life. The radical message of the Apostle Paul is that this way of being becomes possible when we simply accept

Jacob’s life was a wild rollercoaster filled with many ups and downs, twists, and turns. At a crucial point, he finds himself by the River Jabbok, where he wrestles with an angel all night long. After this struggle, his chaotic life begins to settle int

There is so much evil in the world, and we often feel powerless against it. This week, Pastor JC invites us into an ancient story where the disciples also felt powerless in the face of evil. Jesus offers a way to approach moments like this—an invitation

We often talk about faith in God, but rarely about the faith of God. Our God has faith in us and remains steadfast. Dr. Keck will explore the faith of God, the difference between faith and belief, and the hiddenness of God. Through all the mistakes and mi

This week, Dr. Keck will unpack one of the most famous lines in scripture: “The love of money is the root of all evil.” The word radical comes from a root meaning “to get to the root of something,” so this line is literally radical. Together, we

The central symbol of Christianity is the cross. It is almost unfathomable that a method of execution could become a powerful symbol of love and forgiveness. Yet somehow, the old rugged cross has come to represent a cosmic event that ensures the safe jour

The ancient stories of the Bible reveal a community searching for both their identity and God’s. This week we meet a God who seems to stir up havoc, yet also brings healing. In our own lives, we may feel that God causes the chaos around us—but those f

Sep 7, 2025 5:30 AM America/Chicago

All In? - September 07, 2025 - Pastor Jim Keck - Sermon

Luke 14 is the classic text used to describe the high cost of discipleship. It seems to say that if you truly want to follow Jesus, you must give up everything else. Sure, it sounds rousing to shout, “I’m ALL IN!”—but what does that really mean? A