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First Light

Practical Teaching for Godly Living

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

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Pastor Russ highlights seven key habits found in Ephesians 3:14-21 to spiritually empower the Church through the incomparable riches of God through the love of Christ.

Broadcast Date:

Jul

2025

7 Habits Of A Spiritually Empowered Church

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This sermon based on Luke 10:25-37 encourages listeners to emulate the Samaritan's example of selfless love and service towards others, challenging them to take the road less traveled to show the same compassion and mercy that God has shown us.

Broadcast Date:

Jul

2025

The Good Samaritan - The Road Less Traveled

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This mini series explores snapshots from the ministry of Jesus: the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-12), where Jesus transforms a moment of need into a celebration of abundance, highlighting how His presence brings new life and joy; the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14), demonstrating God's sufficiency to provide abundantly; and the healing of a man born blind (John 9:1-41), which sparks controversy with religious leaders.

Broadcast Date:

Jul

2025

Snapshots

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Pastor Russ delivers a helpful sermon explaining the responsibilities of the Church and how we must be unified in ministry through the indwelling Holy Spirit. We must work together as a community of believers to spread the message of salvation, love, and hope only found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each member of the Body of Christ has a unique role to play in the ministry, and when the Body works together in unity, the impact is magnified. Pastor Russ encourages listeners to rely on the Holy Spirit for wisdom, strength, and unity in fulfilling their shared responsibilities in ministry.

Broadcast Date:

Jul

2025

The Ministry of Shared Responsibilities

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This sermon based on the Bible passage Luke 5:1-11 encourages Christians to reflect on what it means to truly follow Jesus and to be obedient to His call to go deeper in faith as we abide in Him.

Broadcast Date:

Jun

2025

Fishing, Following & Deep Water Faith

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The sermon is based on1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Pastor Russ explains how the wisdom of God surpasses human understanding and challenges worldly wisdom, by using weak and insignificant things to demonstrate His incomparable power through the wonder of His salvation through Christ.

Broadcast Date:

Jun

2025

Wisdom, Weakness & Wonder of the Gospel

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