WHY HUDDLE UP?

Robby BradfordChurch life, community, evangelism, Indiana, Lafayette, life groups, men's ministryLeave a Comment

Today I have the privilege of opening up the fall season at The Huddle, a men’s group that meets for lunch, conversation, a great talk and prayer each Wednesday in Lafayette, Indiana.  We meet at 601 N. 6th Street in Lafayette at the YWCA.We’re starting up again today after a break for the summer. We will keep meeting through nearly … Read More

21 Myths About Jesus in 21 Days

Robby Bradford21 myths, apologetics, Christian origins, Christianity, discipleship, evangelism, Jesus Christ, New Testament, the BibleLeave a Comment

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

Q Sunday is Superbowl Sunday, February 1!

Robby Bradford31 questions, Bible, Church life, discipleship, evangelism, events, First Assembly of God Lafayette, God's Word Q Sunday, Q Sunday, Question and Answer, Sunday themes, theologyLeave a Comment

That’s right, Q Sunday, the Sunday morning Q&A event, is returning by popular demand! We’ll switch up the format of our Sunday morning services that day to handle questions about just about anything!  Bible questions, theological quandaries–you name it!  We’ll also be switching up the format in some fun ways that will make this event something you won’t want to … Read More

The Unexpected Christmas: Shepherds

Robby Bradfordadvent, Africa, Christian origins, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Offering, evangelism, global church, missionsLeave a Comment

Unexpected–that’s what I’d say about the choice of heaven to announce first to shepherds that Jesus had come. Unexpected–Jesus’ birth, in contrast to the emperor of the time–Caesar Augustus–is the true Savior, the true God. Unexpected–while those with the wealth and the power in Rome may be initially said that “a new order for the ages” had come with Caesar … Read More

Real Men Real Women–Matthew

Robby Bradfordevangelism, Jesus Christ, New Testament, outreach, preaching, teachingLeave a Comment

Last Sunday was the last message of this series, and it focused on Matthew, the tax-collecting follower of Jesus who threw a party with his friends and Jesus and his disciples. Check out the message below that presents a very practical way to bring unbelieving friends into an encounter with the followers of Jesus–the Matthew Party!  You can learn more … Read More

December 2013 Volunteer of the Month

Robby Bradfordchildren's ministries, Church life, discipleship, evangelism, First Assembly Community Ministries, mission, student ministries discipleship, Volunteer of the Month, volunteeringLeave a Comment

Tim Adams is Volunteer of the Month at First Assembly Community Ministries for the month of December 2013!  Beyond being a key player in the youth ministries and children’s ministries teams, Tim is a minister with the Assemblies of God.  He and his bride, Elizabeth Adams bring energy and enthusiasm to everything in their lives, and I’m pleased to post … Read More

SAVIOR.

Robby BradfordChristianity, evangelism, First Assembly Community Ministries, gospel, Jesus Christ, New Testament, sermon series, teachingLeave a Comment

This last Sunday we started a three-week series of messages on three of Jesus’ most popular titles. Check out the video below to see the message that explored how knowing that Jesus is principally a Savior can shape our entire lives!  In the video below, you can see the entire service. This coming weekend, you can catch the message live … Read More