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

DISCOVER CLASS OFFERED TOMORROW

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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!

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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!

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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

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“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?

Robby Bradford1 Corinthians, Christianity, discipleship, discover, gifts of the Spirit, Holy Spirit, leadership, New Testament, Paul3 Comments

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

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

UNDER THE INFLUENCE–May 2012 Series

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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