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First Light

Practical Teaching for Godly Living

Radio Broadcast

God has blessed First Light with over 25 years as a radio ministry and is the longest running broadcast on Maine WBCI Life Changing Radio!

Listen or download current and archived sermon series on demand.

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Can a message proclaimed to the Old Testament nation of Israel have any relevance to the New Testament Church of our generation? In 2009, Pastor Russ preached a 16-part sermon series through the Book of Malachi revealing God’s timeless and bold message to His people. We pray that this much needed message will bring conviction, revival, and restoration to God’s Church!

Malachi: A Bold Message for the Church

Airing November - December 2022

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Journey through the Old and New Testaments to learn how Jesus is the fulfillment of all messianic prophecy about the first and second advents. Be inspired by the humble faith and devotion of the Virgin Mary and her husband Joseph as they lived out the true Christmas story. May we seek to embrace the eternal promises of Christmas in our lives and allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us to proclaim and rejoice in God our savior.

Christmas Series

Aired December 2022

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Pastor Russ explains what the scriptures reveal about our adversary, the devil, and the tactics he uses against Christians to distract and divert our attention away from God's will. We also learn how to properly apply the full armor of God so that we can resist the devil when he comes to tempt us.

No Sympathy for the Devil

Aired December 2022

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Based on 2 Corinthians 13:5, Pastor Russ teaches us that we must be willing to carefully and continually examine our walk with Christ and shows us the dangers of neglecting this vital biblical command.

The Danger of the Unexamined Life

Aired October 2022

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Pastor Russ expounds on the parable of the Vine and Vinedresser in John 15:1-8 and teaches us what it means to abide in Christ and allow God to prune us in order that we might bear much fruit as His disciples.

Flourishing Fruit

Aired September 2022

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Is the Sabbath still relevant to us today? How should we keep the Sabbath holy as God commands? In Making Sense of the Sabbath, Pastor Russ takes an in-depth look at this biblical command found in Exodus 20:8-11 and explains how we can apply these principles as Christians today.

Making Sense of the Sabbath

Aired September 2022

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Based on applications from 2 Chronicles 7:14, we learn how God can use our brokenness to draw us closer to Him. If we would humble ourselves and allow Christ to mend the brokenness that sin has caused in our lives, He will bring true restoration and healing.

The Blessings of Brokenness

Aired September 2022

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People who are bruised, bent, battered and one touch shy of being totally crushed - prodigal people. Are you one of them? In this unique look at the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Pastor Russ views life as a prodigal through the eyes of each character in the story discovering our need for God’s amazing grace and how to show it.

Parable of Prodigal People

Aired August-September 2022

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Sermon series explaining practical ways for Christians to walk in step with the Holy Spirit.

Stepping out in the Spirit

Aired July-August 2022

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Expositional sermon series on the Book of James. Follow along with Pastor Russ as he unpacks how we must put our faith into action as we contend for the gospel in an increasingly resistant culture.

Faith on the Frontline

Aired April-June 2022

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