Last night, I showed this message from three years back on the nature of what the New Testament calls, “praying in the Spirit”. That’s what happens when a person prays in a language they don’t understand.Anyway, I showed this to a class I’m leading on Wednesday nights on the Holy Spirit. After watching the message, I thought it explained a … Read More
A.D.–STAND FIRM
Wow! The video below is a powerful service from start to finish! Powerful worship, corporate prayer, personal prayer, and a message about standing firm in the face of opposition! Check out the video below and see the outline of the message here– A.D.–In the Year of Our Lord: STAND FIRM Acts 4:18-20 “18 Then they called them in again and commanded … Read More
A.D.–Make Room for the Holy Spirit
Last Sunday’s message focused on the Holy Spirit and how the disciples of Jesus sought him out and found him and how we must do the same. Check out this message here that focuses on the essential ingredient of the Holy Spirit in our lives!
Joe Sangl on Personal Finance Sunday
If you missed it on Sunday, here’s the message from Joe Sangl, founder and CEO of “I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.” Joe is one of the most sought-after communicators on personal finance in the United States. Joe is also a Purdue graduate and even attended First Assembly while he was a student! Joe brought an exceptional message and clear … Read More
Praise Opens the Gate
This past Sunday I had a great time delivering the message below that focused on the power of our words to open the gate to God’s presence and power. This message also explores how words that honor open the hearts of others. Check it out here! It was a great morning at First Assembly!
21 Myths: Jesus Wants Me to be Rich
I wish Jesus were simplistic, but he is painstakingly balanced and complex. Simplistic minds and simplistic teachers have created one of the most distorted and deforming myths about Jesus the world has ever told. Particularly driven by American-style consumerism and materialism, some Christians have imagined and proclaimed a Savior who not only wants to take us to heaven, but who … Read More
21 Myths About Jesus in 21 Days
You’ve likely heard them. People make up all kinds of myths about Jesus. Often, they use these myths to dismiss him or the Church. Sometimes, myths are used about Jesus because if he’s 100% legit, it will require a complete reordering of one’s private world. Over the next 21 days, leading up to Easter Sunday, I’ll be dealing with one … Read More
Community FIRST: How to Step In
This past Sunday, we continued our series called “Community FIRST”. We’re focused on putting First Assembly into our community, but this message especially focuses on the fact that we must follow God closely because he usually stays ahead of it. Based on Joshua 3, this messages also focuses on receiving from God when we take risks in accordance with what … Read More
6 Keys to Social Media Wisdom
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large … Read More
Haters Just Gonna Hate: 3 Steps for Overcoming Negative Criticism
Ever run into that person who’s always got a critical thing to say? Ever feel like there are some people you’ll just never win with? Ever been dealt a load of complaining or negativity that has left you beaten? This post is for you! How do you overcome “haters”? I heard it again this morning–some wisdom from pop culture that … Read More