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Galatians Chapter 2, Part 1: Seriously. You Can Trust Me.
Chapter 2 (NASB)Thank you for joining me today on the First Day podcast. I am Patrick Cooley. Visit the First Day website at firstday.us and become a subscriber. In Ga...
Galatians Chapter 1, Part 2: Trust Me. I'm Not in Sells.
Part 2 (NASB)A review of why the Galatians should trust in Paul’s message: You can trust me because I was called by God to bring you this message. This is something th...
Galatians Chapter 1, Part 1: Christ Is First!
Part I (NASB)Thank you for listening to the First Day podcast. I am Patrick Cooley, the pastor of Northport Methodist Church, and I am so glad you’re spending some tim...
What Makes a Vulcan Cry?
I recorded this a few months ago (back in January) and didn't get around to publishing it, but it works well, I think, as a summary for James, and I thought that this ...
An Intro to Galatians
Thank you for listening to the First Day podcast. I am Patrick Cooley, the pastor of Northport Methodist Church, and I hope that your faith will grow as we take a look...
James Chapter 4: Money Can't Buy Salvation
PART VIII (NASB)Thank you for spending some of your time today with me at the First Day podcast. Make sure you visit FirstDay.us and subscribe so you can be notified w...
James Chapter 5: The Power of Prayer
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James Chapter 3, Part 2: Tongue Taming 102
PART VII (NASB)Hello. I am Patrick Cooley, pastor of Northport Methodist Church, and I want to thank you for spending some of your time with me today at the First Day ...
James Chapter 3, Part 1: Tongue Taming 101
PART VI (NASB)Hello. I am Patrick Cooley, pastor of Northport Methodist Church, and I want to thank you for spending some of your time today with me at the First Day p...
James Chapter 2, Part 2: Faith Perfected
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James Chapter 2, Part 1
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James Chapter 1, Part 3: The Implanted Word
PART III (NASB)Thank you for listening to First Day. I ask that you share the podcast with others, and I am glad that you are here. In this first chapter, James is con...
James Chapter 1, Part 2: Yummy Crow
PART II (NASB, 2020)So as we covered last episode, James’ letter is addressed to Jewish Christians “dispersed throughout the world.” These Jewish Christians are not ha...
James Chapter 1, Part 1
In 41 CE, Claudius succeeded Caligula as emperor of the Roman Empire. He remained in power until 54 CE—thus making him emperor through at least four books of the New T...
A Journey Through the New Testament
I'm starting a new series about the development of Christian thought by reading through the New Testament chronologically by publishing date. I know that there is much...
Biblical Translation and Interpretation: Part 2
In Part 2 we will take a brief look at the Hebrew and Greek source material for the Old and New Testaments.
Biblical Translation and Interpretation: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (Part 1)
This is the first part of a class on Bible interpretation and translations.
A Baptism of Repentance
When the crowd hears John the Baptist warn that God was about ready to cut everyone off, "that the ax was at the root," they do what many of us do: They panic and try ...
One Thing at a Time
I take a brief look at Mark 8 and Jesus' rebuke of Peter. Sorry if it's a bit rambling, but sometimes you just gotta say it.
Welcome Back!
I'm doing my best to start back on a committed publication schedule, and I think that Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday is a good week to start. I hope that you f...
True Rest
Job 19 & Mark 1-2
Standing in the Gap
Job 18; Psalm 114; Acts 24-26
Just End It Already
Job 17 & Acts 24-26
Like a Bridge...
Job 16 and Acts 21-23
Beating a Dead Horse
Job 15 & Acts 19-20
Certainty Number Three
Today we will take a look at Job 13-14 & Acts 17-18 and consider Job and Paul's response to life's troubles.
A Devotion for Job 11-12 and Acts 15-16
God helps those who help themselves. Right? It may be beneficial to read these chapters before listening.
Merely Clay
This is a brief look at 2 Corinthians 4:6-10. Perhaps it will help when you are facing change, tumult, and upheaval in your life.
Sharing God's Desires
Do we as disciples want what Jesus wanted? Do our churches, faith communities, and traditions share God's desires for others, for the world, and for ourselves? Join us...
Who We Have Become
It takes time to live into our new identity in Christ Jesus. Patience, Grasshopper.