This last Sunday featured a message about how the Holy Spirit is available to everyone, no matter what age they are. Check it out and also see in the video below an amazing worship set, featuring children, youth and adults worshiping and bringing glory to God across the generations!
Divine DNA–Power
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
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
DISCOVER CLASS OFFERED TOMORROW
I’m excited about a new step we’re taking with Sunday morning at First Assembly! We’re offering a 4-part class from 9AM to 2PM that will help people discover more about themselves, their faith and their church. This will be happening in the Fellowship Hall. Executive Pastor Tim Parsons and I will be leading the classes. Hit the link at the … Read More
Megaseries “The Story” Coming to First Assembly!
The Bible may just be the most-owned and least read book in history! A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by PewForum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16% of Americans read the Bible every day. One thing we’re doing to go deeper into The Bible in 2013 at First Assembly is to pursue … Read More
Videos from Q Sunday 2013!
These are the Q&A sessions we had at our Q Sunday event on Superbowl Sunday, February 3, 2013. It was a lot of fun, and I’m hoping we’ll do this again. This was the second time we’ve tried this format, and I think it turned out well. Many thanks to Chad Hair for his excellent technical support to make it … Read More
Navigating Transitions
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven…” –Ecclesiastes 3:1 Transitions and change are a staple of life. Some of the transitions we face are easier to deal with than others. Right now, at the start of a new school year, we face a number of changes: new school, new schedule, new weather, etc. … Read More
What are my Spiritual Gifts?
The Holy Spirit is part of what it means to be a Christian. The powerful, abiding presence of God’s Spirit is part of what he does in the life of the one following Jesus. Beyond that, however, the Spirit gives gifts to everyone who is following Jesus. The apostle Paul puts it like this: “Now to each one the manifestation of … Read More