Pride and Religious People

Robby BradfordChristianity, discipleship, Jesus Christ, pride, sin1 Comment

This weekend I’m delivering a message on Pride, the first of the 7 Deadly Sins we’ll be looking at in our Break the Cycle series.  I won’t be able to convey in a single message all I’ve learned about pride in preparing for the message, but one of the things I’ve discovered is that religious observance and the religious context … Read More

BREAK THE CYCLE–June 2011 Series

Robby Bradforddiscipleship, first assembly, First Assembly of God Lafayette, forgiveness, sin, Sunday themes3 Comments

Starting Sunday, June 5, 2011, I’ll be delivering a series of four messages on The Seven Deadly Sins.  The Seven deadly sins come from a list that began to develop in the fourth century after Christ by Evagrius Ponticus and was developed thereafter and referred to often by different Christian leaders as a helpful reminder of what were “Capital Vices”–that … Read More

“The Huddle”–A Model for Reaching Men Here?

Robby Bradfordchurch growth, discipleship, evangelism, first assembly, First Assembly of God Lafayette, men's ministryLeave a Comment

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to visit an inter-denominational lunchtime, hour-long, weekly gathering of about 150 men at the YMCA in Kokomo, Indiana.  They usually distribute some kind of free lunch and eat it during a talk that is meaningful to men on some level. The format was simple: 12:05–announcements12:10-12:30–a speaker who delivers an address relevant to men12:30-12:50–discussion around tables12:50–table … Read More

CYNICAL

Robby BradfordAssemblies of God, character, Christianity, discipleshipLeave a Comment

This past Monday evening, the evening of my 42nd birthday, I was privileged to listen to Jim Bradford, General Secretary of the Assemblies of God, speak on Josiah.  His message was ripe and full of good things and aimed at ministers under 50 years of age.  I have enjoyed listening to Dr. Bradford on the occasions that I have heard … Read More

A Christian Response to the Killing of Osama bin Laden

Robby BradfordAssemblies of God, Christianity, discipleship, early Christianity, Jesus Christ, Osama bin Laden, pacifism, Question and Answer, war, war on terror3 Comments

I perceive a divided opinion among Christians over the killing of Osama bin Laden.  Some Christians are thrilled at the news that bin Laden is dead at the hands of American special forces.  Other Christians believe the proper response is almost mourning, as bin Laden has been sent, almost certainly, to a Christ-less eternity. Perhaps I am foolish to try … Read More

May 2011 Series: THE CROSS

Robby BradfordChurch life, cross, discipleship, evangelism, first assembly, First Assembly of God Lafayette, Jesus Christ, New Testament, preaching, sermon seriesLeave a Comment

May 8-29, 2011, I’ll be delivering a series of messages on the richest theme in the scriptures:  The Cross.  We’ll look at what it means generally and how it applies to our lives.   This will be a great time for long-time followers of Christ to renew and sharpen their understanding of how the cross of Jesus applies not only … Read More