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First College RustonHopeless To Holy: Living in Exile
Tune in as we resume the Hopeless to Holy sermon series in 1 Peter as Chase dives into 1 Peter 2:11-25.
First College RustonOctober Missions Panel Discussion
Tune in this week to hear students speak on their experience in the mission field as a part of a missions-related panel.
First College RustonHopeless To Holy: Growing as God's People
Tune into this week's Awaken sermon as Chase continues our current series in 1 Peter: Hopeless to Holy. Listen in to 1 Peter 2:1-10 and hear how we can grow as…
First College RustonHopeless To Holy: Living in Holiness
Tune back in for the second sermon of the Hopeless to Holy sermon series through 1 Peter!
First College Ruston1 Peter: Hopeless to Holy - Living with Hope
Join in and listen to this week's service as Chase dives into 1 Peter 1, offering the four main points listed: 1.We can cling to our living Hope (1-3) 2. We…
First College RustonOur Ministry Defined
Tune in for the year's Awaken Kickoff service as Chase dives into Colossians 1:24-29 and explains the ministry we are called to conduct on our campuses.



First College RustonNehemiah: Biblical Leadership
Burden without action is just guilt. Nehemiah knew the difference. In this episode, we're in Nehemiah 2 breaking down what biblical leadership actually looks…
First College RustonNehemiah: Burdened for Change
Jesus saw the crowds and was broken by them. Are we? In this episode, we sit in Matthew 9 and ask a hard question — when's the last time the hurting world…

First College RustonModern Idols: People Pleasing
This week’s sermon explores how people pleasing can quietly become an idol, shaping our identity, decisions, and desire for approval. Rooted in Galatians 1:10…
First College RustonModern Idols: Relationships
Are you chasing a relationship like it’s the missing piece of your life? In this episode, Chase exposes how easily we idolize dating, looking for identity…
First College RustonModern Idols: Comfort
Seeking comfort isn't about avoiding hardship but finding God's presence within it; He's the "God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3)
First College RustonModern Idols: Success and Future Plans
Chase discusses what are we serving and what is causing us anxiety in our plan. Are we idolizing the future us? Or are we living for today , and trusting God…
First College RustonWitnesses: The Movement Can't be Stopped
WE LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT!!! Chase teaches on how God is moving in powerful ways. How can we discern if God is truly moving ,and are we willing to bold and…
First College RustonWitnesses: A United Movement
"Community; the combination of common unity" - Chase 2025. Look back and listen to Chase as he delivers the message about how powerful the church could be if…
First College RustonWitnesses: Response to Opposition
If the opps slide on you what will you do? Will you follow the ways of the world, or be bold enough to proclaim Jesus Christ above all us?
First College RustonWitnesses: Christ's Power
Chase teaches on how Jesus Christ's power is still as living and powerful as it was thousands of years ago. That by this very power we are called to be…
First College RustonWitnesses: Healthy Habits for Growing Christ Followers
Chase teaches through Acts 2:42-47 helping those understand the 4 devotions as a Christ follower that we are called too. What habits of these do you need to…
First College RustonWitnesses: Jesus Changes Everything
Chase Sanders tells of the wonderful and powerful story of Jesus Christ. Will you choose to respond to the calling of Jesus?
First College RustonWitnesses: Preparing for Revival, pt2
Chase follows up from last week about preparing for revival. Chase clarifies about the seriousness of the Word of God, following the Lord's lead and direction…
First College RustonWitnesses: Preparing for Revival
Acts 1:12-26; Chase continues teaching on the revival that is needed on campus and throughout the world. Through this the church body breaks out into prayer. I…

First College RustonA Tested Faith
Genesis 22; Listen as Chase touches on the impact genuine faith has on our relationship with God.
First College RustonThe God Who Changes Names
Genesis 17; Listen as we see how God is faithful and true to His promises. God gives new identity and purpose to His people.
First College RustonThe God who Sees and Hears
Trusting God will lead to healing and restoration while failing to trust God will lead to brokenness; Genesis 16
First College RustonGod's Provision an Timing
Today we see that the Lord provides all we need, faith alone leads to a right relationship with the Lord, and the Lord's timing is better than our own…
First College RustonRun to God, Not from God
Listen as Whit touches on how humility and suffering lead to a better relationship with Christ; 1 Peter 5:5-11
First College RustonLiving Faithfully
Genesis 13; Listen as we continue through our series on the life of Abram.
First College RustonTrusting God in the Trial
Genesis 12:10-13; Fear can lead to a lack of trust in God, but He remains faithful through man's faithlessness.


First College RustonLoving Other Christians
How can we love other Christians? Chase guides us through Romans 12:9-16 as we try to answer this question.
First College RustonLoving Your Neighbor
Today, in Luke 10, we learn how to love our neighbor in their times of need.
First College RustonLoving God with Your Heart
Listen as Chase touches on how we can love God with our hearts; Psalm 13

First College RustonLoving God With Your Mind
2 Timothy 3:14-17 Listen as Chase touches on the importance of falling in love with God's Word and filling our minds with Truth.
First College RustonLoving God and Loving Others
Matthew 22:34-40 1. Love is foundational for following Christ 2. Love requires full devotion 3. Love for God leads to love for others Listen as Chase touches…

First College RustonEncounters With Jesus: Mary
Luke 1 Why did Jesus come to earth? Why did God choose Mary?
First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: Zacchaeus
Luke 19 1. Zacchaeus had the desire to see Jesus 2. Jesus had a great desire to see Zacchaeus 3. Freedom is found in surrender Conviction vs Shame

First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: Pilate and Barabbas
Tune in this week as our Ministry Intern, Ben Poole preaches through Jesus' encounter with Pilate and Barabbas. This week we will see how Jesus takes our place.
First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: Rich Young Ruler
Matthew 19:16-20 1. What must I do to have eternal life? 2. We cannot do anything good enough. 3. We must fully surrender and follow Jesus. 4. When we follow…
First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: The Paralytic
1. Healing and forgiveness requires faith 2. Jesus has the power to forgive sins and heal 3. When we are healed and forgiven, God receives the glory Luke…
First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: The Woman at the Well
Hear the good news that Jesus seeks us out just as he sought out the woman at the well. Like her life was changed, ours can be changed through Him.
First College RustonEncounters With Jesus: Nicodemus
Religion doesn't save us. We must be born again. Looking towards Christ is the only way to salvation and hope.
First College RustonEncounters with Jesus: The Disciples
- Jesus came to proclaim the Gospel - Jesus invites us to follow Him - Jesus' invitation demands a response
First College RustonA Life Worth Living
Ecclesiastes 12 Life is short, but Christ gives us meaning and fulfillment.
First College RustonLiving Wisely
Ecclesiastes 7 Living wisely is a good things, but we will still struggle with the effects of a sinful world and our limited wisdom. The wisest thing we can do…
First College RustonMoney and Contentment
Ecclesiastes 4 & 5 Our contentment is not found in money. It is found in an eternal relationship with Christ.
First College RustonJustice, Wickedness, and Evil
Sin leads to evil, wickedness, and death. God will judge the sinful and righteous. Ultimately, Christ is the answer to a world full of sin.
First College RustonA Time For Everything
Time is fleeting, but God is in control. Trust Him, enjoy the gifts He has given us, and live for eternity.
First College RustonTrue Contentment
If true contentment does not lie in anything we can do, then what can we do to find it? It can only be found in the Lord!
First College RustonFinding Purpose
As we begin the sermon series on Ecclesiastes, we are told that all in this life is vanity. This may begin a sense of hopelessness, that is unless you know the…
First College RustonHow to Stay Centered on Christ When in Relationships
God is the reason why we could ever do any good. Abiding in Him allows us to pour into others and treat others as God does: with deep compassion, kindness, and…
First College RustonCentered: How to Stay Centered on Christ when facing Idolatry
Idols are more than just wooden statues, they are things of the world. God calls us to put Him on the throne, not the world. Live for eternity, not for the…
First College RustonCentered on Christ: Missions
Interview panel with guest speakers Katie and Cody about their experience serving as Journeymen with the IMB.