Prophet, Priest, or King?

Robby BradfordChristianity, Church life, discipleship, Jesus Christ, king, leadership, priest, prophet, Sunday message series, Sunday themes1 Comment

This month, I’ll be adding a number of posts on leadership, in keeping with the theme “Under the Influence” that I’m speaking on at Lafayette First Assembly this month. I don’t know who started talking this way first, but one helpful way to think about leading in the church is by looking through the lens of the tri-fold office of … Read More

UNDER THE INFLUENCE–May 2012 Series

Robby Bradfordcharacter, Church life, discipleship, discover, First Assembly of God Lafayette, leadership, Sunday message series, Sunday themes1 Comment

Jesus was a person with an absolutely magnetic character.  He drew men and women around him who left everything else to hear him speak, see his miracles and just be with him. In the same way, God looks for his people to be “influencers” in the world.  That’s the subject of May’s Sunday morning series at Lafayette First Assembly. This … Read More

The Real Thing–Sunday Series April 2012

Robby BradfordChristianity, Church life, discipleship, evangelism, First Assembly of God Lafayette, Jesus Christ, missions, Sunday message series, Sunday themesLeave a Comment

Over the next two Sundays, we’ll be reflecting on the success of Coca-Cola to spread it’s product around the world to put its name in front of every pair of eyes, every day, everywhere and the command Jesus Christ has given the church to spread the Gospel to the whole world. How can it be that this delicious, brown, carbonated … Read More

GOOD FRIDAY AT FIRST ASSEMBLY

Robby BradfordChurch life, cross, discipleship, Easter, events, First Assembly of God Lafayette, Good FridayLeave a Comment

I love Good Friday at First Assembly in Lafayette, Indiana.  The tone for the service is unlike any other during the year–a solemn time for reflection, worship, vigil, communion, and prayer. We use interactive stations where people can do something while they pray and hear the story unfold as well as great music and even artistic outlet for those so … Read More

EASTER OFFERING

Robby Bradfordchurch growth, Church life, Easter, events, financial stewardship, First Assembly of God Lafayette, mission, visionLeave a Comment

If you’re a part of Lafayette First Assembly, you likely know that the leadership of our church has planned to receive a special offering on Easter morning during the service.  The reason for this is because we are hoping to generate some financial momentum toward completed renovation on our sanctuary that began years ago and was not quite finished.  Our … Read More

2012 First Things Retreat

Robby Bradfordbaptism in the Holy Spirit, Church life, discipleship, First Assembly of God Lafayette, Holy Spirit, spiritual growth, spiritualityLeave a Comment

“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

January Happenings at our Church

Robby BradfordAlpha, Awake21, Awakening 21, baptism, church growth, Church life, fast, fasting, First Assembly of God Lafayette, life groups, vision1 Comment

January is more than a marking of our planet’s voyage around the sun or a change of the calendar! At Lafayette First Assembly, we like to take the opportunity to invigorate our spiritual lives and ask God to bring change to our circumstances and our hearts. So, here are some things happening at our church in the coming month that … Read More

Awakening Fast

Robby BradfordAwake21, Awakening 21, Christianity, Church life, fast, fasting, First Assembly of God Lafayette, prayer, spiritual growth, spirituality1 Comment

Do you want to see your spiritual life explode with a new intensity and vibrancy?  I know I do. This coming January 15-February 5, 2012, we will be calling Lafayette First Assembly of God to a 21-day fast.  This three season will be be a great way to start the New Year right and experience a powerful journey for resetting your … Read More

Us and Them

Robby Bradfordassimilation, Christianity, church growth, Church life, community, fellowship, First Assembly of God Lafayette, leadership, social dynamicsLeave a Comment

I’m working to become a person who constantly realizes it’s not just about “Us and Them”.  The “Us and Them” mentality creeps in easily at church.  Those who are already a part running a particular ministry or enjoy membership in a certain group or have been a part of the church for a long time can easily begin to see … Read More