A Question about Speaking in Tongues

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Q:  What are the physical gifts of the Spirit (i.e. speaking in tongues) and where are the passages that talk about them? This question was handed in on a note card a couple of weeks ago.  In some ways, I would say that all the gifts of the Spirit are “physical” in that they all (whether the gift of serving … Read More

Divine DNA–Power

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This last Sunday, we focused on the power of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus promises his disciples power as he leaves them because the power of the resurrection will begin invading and changing everything. The power behind the resurrection is the Holy Spirit–the One who makes Jesus to live again, and the one who animates believers to have the abundant life … Read More

Divine DNA–March 2014 Sunday Series

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DNA–deoxyribonucleic acid–the building block of all living organisms was only discovered by scientists about 60 years ago.  The applications and cascading discoveries continue to bloom, it seems, as the years pass by. From March 2 to April 6, 2014, we’ll be focusing on how God’s Spirit infuses us with his character and power.  Below, you’ll see what is scheduled for this … Read More

DIVINE DNA–Truth & True

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We’re embarking this month on a series that is going to lead us to an exciting encounter with the Holy Spirit!  Divine DNA is about how the Spirit of God charges our lives with the powerful character and presence of God.  This past Sunday, I had the chance to share on the fact that God’s Spirit not only leads us … Read More

Holy Spirit Event–An Opportunity to be Filled with Holy Spirit!

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On Sunday evening, May 19 at 6PM, we’ll be offering a two-hour focus on the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I’ve not been at First Assembly long enough to know if anything like this has been done here, but I can say I’ve never seen a church offer this kind of experience to help their people grow in their experience … Read More

Can a Person Have more than one Prayer Language?

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Q:  Can a person have more than one prayer language?A:  This question is related to speaking in tongues.  I’ve written what I think is a very helpful post on the phenomenon of speaking in tongues.  You can read it by clicking here.In terms of this question, I’d say, “Why not?”  The Holy Spirit is sovereign and can function with people … Read More

PARANORMAL–June 2012 Series

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“Paranormal” is the regular state of the Christian life.  To be “paranormal” is to be “beyond what is normal or beyond the reach of scientific explanation”. That’s a great way to express what the Christian life is when it is filled with God’s Holy Spirit.  Over the month of June, we’ll be seeking to experience the full and overflowing work … Read More

2012 First Things Retreat

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“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.”  –Revelation 2:4-5In the above letter addressed to the Ephesian church in Revelation, Jesus instructs the … Read More