First Evangelical Free Church is located in the heart of Andersonville in Chicago, IL. We seek to serve our community as a witness to God’s love in Jesus Christ. We have a heart for our city and value things like relationships and creativity. We believe God has placed us in a strategic location where we can have a significant impact locally and globally. We invite you to join us as we seek to experience life in Jesus.
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This is the official podcast of Urban Village Church in Chicago.
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Welcome! We're Chicago's queer storytelling bar church, and we're so glad you're with us today. We worship through life-saving personal stories, beautiful worship, and great parties. Listen to this weekly podcast to get a taste of our open and affirming, anti-racist, local, organic, slow-church, just peace, free range, "real-butter-Christian" services. (We know we're a lot of things, and we love other people who are also a lot of things ❤️ 🏳️🌈) Join our party in-person on Sundays @ 5pm CT! ...
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Sermons and Audio Messages from New Life Community Church
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The Vinyl Preacher is a weekly podcast where we talk about Sunday's texts and make a playlist to listen to on your way to or from worship. Hosted by Matt Keadle (Southern Cal) and Zach Parris, it's supported by LuMin, the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. thevinylpreacher@gmail.com
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Acts 4:13-22 | October 13, 2024 | Pastor William Mack Watch Video The post When Good News Goes Viral appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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Rest is a form of liberation that should be integrated in our personal and societal lives. We also celebrate World Communion Sunday and celebrate liberation in God's community. Join us as we dive into Deuteronomy 5:12-15.Urban Village Church
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1 John 4:7-19 | October 6, 2024 | Pastor Matt Tinken Watch Video The post The Transforming Love of God appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (10/6/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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Ep. 414 - We missed an episode! We talk about why. Then we get to some texts with sharp edges. Check it out. The Playlist Change - Big Thief Air Show Disaster - Clem Snide / Eef Barzley Colorado - The Flying Burrito Brothers Country Mile - U2 God Loves Everyone - Leon Bridges Kyrie - Mr. Mister Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Becom…
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Sometimes it’s like… We could totalllyyyyyy tough it out and deal with 99% of our problems alone… but then other times it's like… “Okay but why do it alone tho?” — Vince is preaching on that today (with more nuance 😜), as part of our “Home Away From Home” series. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us …
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This Sunday we are continuing our sermon series on rest. We have discussed God's intentions for our rest, but how do we find rest when our lives are not in line with God's hopes for us? Let's discuss how God provides rest when we are restless. See you on Sunday! This week's scripture will be Exodus 33: 12-14.…
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Acts 27:27-44 | September 29, 2024 | Jyrekis Collins Watch Video The post Shipwrecked appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (9/29/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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Psalm 132 shares that Rest is anything that grounds us in God and keeps us focused on the divine task.Urban Village Church
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John 8:2-11 | September 22, 2024 | Pastor Matt Tinken Watch Video The post Encounter appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (9/22/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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On Sunday we explored the story of the Samaritan Woman whom Jesus encounters at a well. We also considered the people God invites us to meet along our journeys, and how each encounter is a chance to grow closer to God and to grow in understanding of our neighbors. Our scripture: John 4: 5-26Urban Village Church
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Ep. 412: We've got Zach's report from an ordination, some spicy listener mail, and we figured out where children's sermons come from! Check it out. Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry in Los Angeles. Zach Parris lives near Harves…
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This week Vince is preaching about all the times when it feels impossible to find home in this world, as part of our “Home Away From Home” series. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us here on our website! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US…
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Mark 11:15-18 | September 15, 2024 | Pastor Matt Tinken Watch Video The post For All appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Roger Cortez (9/15/2024)Pastor Roger Cortez
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This week Rebecca's preaching about the God-given superpowers we have that we wish were anything else. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg by supporting us here on our website! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welco…
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Ep. 411 - Gotcha. It's just that we ended up talking about how baseball is a good metaphor for life and that seems like where we should have ended the pod. We kept going anyway. Check it out. The Playlist Wristwatch - MJ Lenderman My Name Is - Eminem Burial at Sea - Tucker Zimmerman featuring Big Thief Name - Goo Goo Dolls Wildfire - Watchhouse CSN…
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1 Corinthians 3:6-17 | September 8, 2024 | Matt Tinken Watch Video The post Creating Space appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (9/8/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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This week Rebecca's preaching about the times when life gets messy and the only way forward is to make it up as you go along. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg by supporting us here on our website! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your st…
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Ep. 410 - Zach was on the road preaching and received some constructive criticism of his children's sermon. After a few thoughts on Descendents: Code Red we get on to the texts where we find Jesus receiving some constructive criticism! Last, the music and some thoughts on the Oasis Reunion Tour. The Playlist Taste - Sabrina Carpenter Still Stranger…
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (9/1/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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Allies have the liberty (and have often exercised this liberty) to come and go as they please in the work of liberation. It’s easy enough to put up signs or wear clothing stating, Black Lives Matter. But what sacrifices are we willing to make to learn about these Black lives and to ensure their true liberation? Historically, those who claimed to be…
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Ep. 409 - There was preaching and music at the Democratic National Convention. We talk about that, answer some listener mail, and talk about some gluten free texts. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Near Wild Heaven - R.E.M. Closer - Tegan and Sara Heartless - Kanye Inside Out - Eve6 Upside Down - Diana Ross Come Together - The Beatles Listen to the ful…
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Psalm 131 | August 25, 2024 | Matt Tinken Watch Video The post Stillness appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Jason Holt (8/25/2024)Pastor Jason Holt
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Rev. Vince Amlin 2024.8.18 For the Record...We believe in the Word of God for the People of God --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support
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8/18/24 | Jonathan Grace | Our Lives Matter: Reintroducing Ourselves to Ourselves | 1st Kings 19: 9b-18
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This week's sermon, Our Lives Matter: Reintroducing Ourselves to Ourselves, shared Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey's book Our Lives Matter. In writing the book, Dr. Lightsey had to address the fact that her understanding of herself had shifted, and she had to come to terms with who she had become. We need to take the time to reintroduce ourselves to ourse…
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Ep. 408 - We finish carb loading the bread texts. Finally. The Playlist The River Knows Your Name - John Hiatt Free - clem snide Morning Zoo - ratboys Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan The Sign - Ace of Base We’ll Never Turn Back - Mavis Staples Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the past…
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Psalm 23:1-4 | August 18, 2024 | Steve McCausland Watch Video The post Burnout and Flourishing appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Roger Cortez (8/18/2024)Pastor Roger Cortez
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Ep. 407 - Remarkably we squeeze a thorough investigation of the modern olympic movement, in depth bible study, and comprehensive review of popular music into one 20 minute episode. You're welcome. The Playlist Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Good Luck, Babe! - Chapelle Roan Joker Lips - MJ Lenderman Drink Water - Jon Batiste Come to my …
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We shall continue to rejoice as we face hardships in life.Urban Village Church
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Isaiah 25:6-9 | August 11, 2024 | Pastor Matt Tinken Watch Video The post Sabbath: Feasting appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Mark Jobe (8/11/2024)Pastor Mark Jobe
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Ep. 406 - You thought we were gonna miss a week?! You thought wrong!!! The Playlist DNCE, “Cake By The Ocean” Leon Bridges, “Peaceful Place” Michael Kiwanuka, “Rest” Helado Negro, “I just wanna wake up with you” The Lumineers, “Sleep on the Floor” Tom Petty, “Time to Move On” Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher …
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Izzy Collazo 2024.8.4 For the Record...We're Made in God's Image --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support
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This week our sermon series on Emergent Strategy, Kin-dom Come: Love and Humility, included scripture from John 13: 1-17 Brown identifies love and humility as essential tools for transformation. These virtues can help us navigate the complexities of social change and build stronger, more resilient communities. This sermon will focus on the transfor…
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Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 | August 4, 2024 | Pastor Matt Tinken Watch Video The post Sabbath Play appeared first on First Free Church Chicago.
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New Life message given by Pastor Juan Sanchez (8/4/2024)Pastor Juan Sanchez
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