First Free in 2025

Values of the year

Here at First Free we have 9 Values that we strive to live out in our everyday lives. These Values stem from our Mission to make the presence of Jesus undeniable and unignorable in our lives, relationships, city and world. In 2025, we’re highlighting 3 Values to focus in on over the year.

We are Generous
with all, to all

We are
sent

People are
our priority

Tell Your Story:

We can't think of anything more exciting than hearing stories from the people who make up our church family about how you've seen God working in your individual lives! If you have a story of how you've seen our spotlight values play out in your life, would you consider sharing?

I'm in!

Sermon Series in 2025

Generous

This 5-week series highlights our value of being generous with all, to all. Dive in and explore the heart behind this value and the various ways we find generosity displayed in the Bible—from God’s generosity to us, to the generosity of the New Testament Church.
Watch series

People-ing

We’ll take 9 weeks to dive into a series about how we keep Jesus central in our relationships with the people in our lives. We are called to love all people with the love of Christ—even the people we don’t agree with.
Watch series

Coming Soon:

A Series in Colossians | Starts April 27
A Summer Series | Starts June 29
When in Rome, a Study of Romans | Starts August 17

A Series in Colossians

A Summer Series

When in Rome, a Study of Romans

Starts April 27

Starts June 29

Starts August 17

Our Recommended reads

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Have you ever wondered what a follower of Jesus would look like, say, and do in today’s world? Have you ever wondered what that could look like for you in real life? This book practically explores being an apprentice of Jesus, learning from Jesus, and living as He might live if He was you.

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

You may know C. S. Lewis from his famous Chronicles of Narnia series, and Lewis brings that same creative thinking to his exploration of Christian theology and our relationship with God.

Knowing God by J. I. Packer

What does is mean to know God? Not know about God, but to actually know God. J. I. Packer is a man that knew God deeply and he slowly but helpfully guides his readers to do the same in this work.

Where to find the books:

You can find our suggested reads at any Christian or mainstream book seller (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christians Books, etc.). You can also check with your favorite local bookstore! All of these books are also available in at least one format at the Lincoln Public Libraries.

Summer Preview

Summer might feel a long way off, but we’re already excited for the warm weather and opportunities to strengthen our community here at First Free!

May 25–August 3 we will have one service only at 10:00am

We’re looking forward to some fun community events, including a day at the pool and a church picnic.
More details to come as we get closer to summer!