Browse published episodes from Pastor Jim Keck in First-Plymouth Church's Podcast.
Jan 26, 2025 3:00 AM America/Chicago
The Gospel takes us into an amazing scene where Jesus gives his first sermon. And at a climactic moment, Jesus sums up his mission and purpose. Join Dr. Jim Keck this weekend for a sermon about a sermon about a mission!
Jan 19, 2025 4:30 AM America/Chicago
One of our most basic limitations is how we tend to be self-centered and overly trust our own opinions. It seems the human being is just naturally self-involved and a bit egocentric. And maybe this is not ALL bad - the world needs you to look out for your
Dec 22, 2024 3:00 AM America/Chicago
Advent Sermon Series The Divinity of Jesus Although many people like to think primarily of Jesus as a great teacher and a prophet for social justice and compassion, our tradition teaches us that the core fact about him is his divinity. While recognizing t
Dec 8, 2024 3:00 AM America/Chicago
Advent Sermon Series This is a time of increasing fear in our world. A time that will call for moral clarity and resolve. Simply being afraid will do us no good. Thankfully, it’s this time in the church’s story of Christ, that angels begin to appear.
Nov 24, 2024 3:00 AM America/Chicago
It is sorta tradition for Dr. Jim Keck to pick the top ten things he is thankful for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. So we will hear the typically odd assortment of things he explores, but we will be reminded of how key the ‘attitude of gratitude’ is
Nov 17, 2024 4:30 AM America/Chicago
Jesus was a storyteller. Fully one third of all his teachings are in the form of short, imaginary stories called parables. This week, Dr. Jim Keck, will unpack the great story we call “The Prodigal Son.” Hidden within this story is the theme of joy an
Nov 3, 2024 4:30 AM America/Chicago
Using the beautiful story of Ruth, and exploring the meaning of the amazing Hebrew word CHESED, Dr. Jim Keck will remind us how central the idea of loyalty and steadfastness is to our Bible. Indeed, a morally significant life is defined by its loyalties.
Oct 27, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
After a quick dismissal of the reality of such things as Vampires and Zombies, Dr. Jim Keck will share why he believes that miracles are not only possible but essential
Oct 13, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
The Song of Love and Pain: How Psalm 22 Shaped the Story of the Crucifixion. Dr. Jim Keck's sermon will explore the incredible power of Psalm 22 and how it conveys the full power of the cross and resurrection in its amazing lyrics. Join us this Sunday for
Sep 22, 2024 4:00 AM America/Chicago
Our scripture text has the disciples arguing about who is the greatest among them. It seems that we are by nature competitive and eager to be considered above others. Jesus does his best to school them and teach them about humility, but down to this day w
Sep 1, 2024 4:00 AM America/Chicago
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Aug 11, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Our church has a particular way of walking with God that is marked by moderation, open-mindedness and inclusivity. But don't take that description to mean we lack intensity and a strong mission. Dr. Jim Keck will explore how this mission just got a lot mo
Aug 4, 2024 4:00 AM America/Chicago
This week, Dr. Jim Keck, explores how the mystical essence of our faith is beyond all the small controversies that always swirl around religion.
Jul 28, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In his 1988 publication A Secure Base, British child psychologist John Bowlby wrote "life is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure base." One must develop a secure base that gives yourself the ability be original and take daring vent
Jul 14, 2024 4:00 AM America/Chicago
There are brief moments where the beauty and the grandeur of life becomes readily apparent. Dr. Jim Keck explores these WHOOSH moments in the digital sermon this week.
Jul 7, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Moderate and open-minded religion seems to have lost its sense of urgency and muddled the core message of the Gospel - JESUS SAVES. It is time for inclusive Christians to find some intensity in spreading the Gospel. Dr Jim Keck will try to thread the need
Jun 30, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Each of our lives is filled with biographical details made up of many events, accomplishments, times of joy, sorrow, and the company of loved ones. During a funeral there is often a eulogy when someone speaks about the person and their life. This week, Dr
Jun 23, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
Some religions seem to have very strange beliefs and yet they create very loving communities. Dr Jim Keck will lead us in an encounter with a very different form of Christianity that is both oddball and endearing. And along the way he will raise questions
Jun 16, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
There are moments in life when your view suddenly expands and you are swept up into a more majestic and sweeping sense of life. Dr. Jim Keck recently had an encounter with a bald eagle and this weekend his sermon will discuss the moment to consider the gr
May 26, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In high school, Dr. Jim Keck would argue that THE WHO was the greatest band of all-time. He no longer has a dog in that fight, but still loves the existential quality of the question “Who are you?” Psalm 8 joins in that question by asking “What are
May 12, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
The church celebrates the ascension of Jesus this week (As well as Mother’s Day!). So we turn to Acts Chapter one where the resurrected Jesus ascends upon a cloud into heaven. But there is a lot more going on than just on the literal level. Ascensions a
Apr 28, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
The great God is Love passage in 1st John Chapter 4 reminds us that the spirit of scripture must also be love. But too often in history the Bible has been used in unloving ways to oppress and disparage. Dr. Jim Keck will explore the massive Bible battle o
Apr 7, 2024 5:30 AM America/Chicago
In Acts Chapter 4 we are told the early followers of Jesus were of one heart and mind and shared everything. It is an idyllic image. But what does it mean for a church like First-Plymouth which cherishes a diversity of opinion? In what way can we be of on
Mar 31, 2024 4:30 AM America/Chicago
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