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First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA

Join us for messages preached at the First Free Methodist Church of Seattle along with Pastor Craig Brown's weekly Bible Study called "Passages" to prepare for each week's sermon.

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  • October 13 · 20 min

    Preparing for "Pilgrims of Giving" | Sermon for Sunday, October 18, 2026

    We think what is ours is...ours. We hear in the Bible a challenging message that we are merely pilgrims in this life and that all we have belongs, and even belonged, to God. Our giving is merely returning God what already belongs to Him! This week we explore how generosity can be both a gift to God and for God's purposes.

  • September 29 · 23 min

    Preparing for "Free Love" | Sermon for Sunday, October 4, 2026

    Just about everyone has heard a reading from 1 Corinthians 13 at a wedding. Paul's letter to the Corinthians is certainly about love; certainly about their lack of it! This week we explore a familiar passage in its own context. Paul's lesson on "free love" is offered to a group of people who are broken in their competitiveness and anger. Love can certainly show the way!

  • September 22 · 20 min

    Preparing for "Always God" | Sermon for Sunday, September 27, 2026

    If there is anyone capable of judging us, it is God. Every secret known. Every thought made plain. Total transparency. Instead of condemning us, God makes the choice to love us with a sacrificial love. If God does not condemn us, neither should we.

  • September 8 · 19 min

    Preparing "For the Love of God" | Sermon for Sunday, September 13, 2026

    Love is hard to describe, but we know it when we feel it. The love of God is really not all that different. When we feel the weight of Jesus' gift given to us, we know that we are loved. Accepting that love and living in it are hard to do since we are used to earning love. Love is gift and all gifts invite our gratitude.

  • September 7 · 30 min

    "Faith Forward" | Sermon, September 6, 2026

    We live in uncertain times. True. However, uncertain times are nothing new to the Christian or to the stories of the Bible. The Book of Revelation was written to seven churches during an uncertain time of persecution. It encourages them to stand strong in their faith with the confidence that evil will one day be destroyed. May we have the same hope in our time.

  • September 1 · 25 min

    Preparing for "Faith Forward" | Sermon for Sunday, September 6, 2026

    We live in uncertain times. True. However, uncertain times are nothing new to the Christian or to the stories of the Bible. The Book of Revelation was written to seven churches during an uncertain time of persecution. It encourages them to stand strong in their faith with the confidence that evil will one day be destroyed. May we have the same hope in our time.

  • August 31 · 29 min

    "The Pattern of Obedience" | Sermon, August 30, 2026

    How do we learn to obey God? Is obedience a matter of faith, or is it more about feeling than choice? When Mary is told that she will bear a son and name him Jesus, she is faced with these same questions. Her response can help shape how we bring ourselves to God. This week, we explore the pattern of obedience born out of faith.

  • August 25 · 21 min

    Preparing for "The Pattern of Obedience" | Sermon for Sunday, August 30, 2026

    How do we learn to obey God? Is obedience a matter of faith, or is it more about feeling than choice? When Mary is told that she will bear a son and name him Jesus, she is faced with these same questions. Her response can help shape how we bring ourselves to God. This week, we explore the pattern of obedience born out of faith.

  • August 24 · 32 min

    "Faith in the Future" | Sermon, August 23, 2026

    There is a lot of talk about kings lately. Do we have one? Should we get one? Are public office holders sent by God? Should there be no king at all? Our world is filled with opinions on the subject of kings, government, and authority. The Bible tells us an interesting story about kings. For followers of Jesus, we confess that there is really only one true King. He alone demands our allegiance and love and has a name above every name. This week, we explore why kings matter, especially in this confusing age.

  • August 18 · 27 min

    Preparing for "Faith in the Future" | Sermon for Sunday, August 23, 2026

    There is a lot of talk about kings lately. Do we have one? Should we get one? Are public office holders sent by God? Should there be no king at all? Our world is filled with opinions on the subject of kings, government, and authority. The Bible tells us an interesting story about kings. For followers of Jesus, we confess that there is really only one true King. He alone demands our allegiance and love and has a name above every name. This week, we explore why kings matter, especially in this confusing age.

  • August 17 · 26 min

    "The Outcome Obsession" | Sermon, August 16, 2026

    We prefer clarity in our lives, but when circumstances remain uncertain, do we rely on faithful planning, or do we simply "let go and let God"? The tension between holding on and letting go is a familiar struggle in the Christian walk. This message explores the possibility that it is not an either-or choice, but rather a practice of faithfully navigating the tension between both.

  • August 11 · 21 min

    Preparing for "The Outcome Obsession" | Sermon for Sunday, August 16, 2026

    We prefer clarity in our lives, but when circumstances remain uncertain, do we rely on faithful planning, or do we simply "let go and let God"? The tension between holding on and letting go is a familiar struggle in the Christian walk. This message explores the possibility that it is not an either-or choice, but rather a practice of faithfully navigating the tension between both.

  • August 10 · 31 min

    "The Beauty of Gray" | Sermon, August 9, 2026

    We struggle to live in the gray areas of life. Hard choices are hard for a reason. Sometimes a choice will present itself as a black-and-white decision. Other times, a choice has many options of good or bad. How do we hold our faith when we are faced with tough choices? Perhaps we might learn a lesson from a woman of courage from over 3,000 years ago.

  • August 4 · 26 min

    Preparing for "The Beauty of Gray" | Sermon for Sunday, August 9, 2026

    We struggle to live in the gray areas of life. Hard choices are hard for a reason. Sometimes a choice will present itself as a black-and-white decision. Other times, a choice has many options of good or bad. How do we hold our faith when we are faced with tough choices? Perhaps we might learn a lesson from a woman of courage from over 3,000 years ago.

  • August 3 · 29 min

    "Building a Courageous Faith" | Sermon, August 2, 2026

    Faith is far more than mere religious tradition; it is a deliberate choice to anchor ourselves in God, especially when we face life's greatest challenges. True faith often feels most critical in moments when it seems to make the least difference, requiring profound courage and inner strength to sustain. Join us as we explore the story of Moses’ birth and discover how we can cultivate this kind of courageous faith in our own lives.

  • July 28 · 20 min

    Preparing for "Building a Courageous Faith" | Sermon for Sunday, August 2, 2026

    Faith is far more than mere religious tradition; it is a deliberate choice to anchor ourselves in God, especially when we face life's greatest challenges. True faith often feels most critical in moments when it seems to make the least difference, requiring profound courage and inner strength to sustain. Join us as we explore the story of Moses’ birth and discover how we can cultivate this kind of courageous faith in our own lives.

  • July 27 · 28 min

    "Entrusting the Next Generation" | Sermon, July 26, 2026

    We all know that people come and people go. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be stewards of God's gifts and to share them with people who are coming and going in our midst. It is especially true when we wonder about how we will pass on our faith to the next generation. This week we explore exactly how to do that.

  • July 21 · 26 min

    Preparing for "Entrusting the Next Generation" | Sermon for Sunday, July 26, 2026

    We all know that people come and people go. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be stewards of God's gifts and to share them with people who are coming and going in our midst. It is especially true when we wonder about how we will pass on our faith to the next generation. This week we explore exactly how to do that.

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