Free*–Staying Free

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This last Sunday, we experienced a great conclusion to the Free* series. The six weeks we spent on focused on this topic in our services and in small groups, as well as children’s ministry and student ministries left a positive mark on our church! Check out the closing message here that explores how to remain free and some great worship … Read More

Free*–Freedom Fighters

Robby Bradfordauthenticity, discipleship, First Assembly Community Ministries, free*, freedom, hypocrisy, preaching, small groups, Sunday message series, teachingLeave a Comment

Community is the key to the cage when it comes to freedom.  This last Sunday, we explored the appearances of the resurrected Jesus in John 20 and understood a lot of cool, life-altering stuff– *  Freedom is often released through someone who has experienced it in a fresh, new way.*  Jesus shared his scars to inspire hope and faith*  Jesus’ … Read More

Free*–Endurance

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Check out this message on the journey to freedom that we all take! Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s easy to grow accustomed and comfortable with things that bind us? Have you ever had the thrill of making a break with something that was enslaving you? Have you ever experienced the sensation that you want to go back to … Read More

FREE*–Jump All In!

Robby BradfordBreakthrough, Church life, discipleship, discover, experience, First Assembly Community Ministries, freedom, grow, life groups, small groupsLeave a Comment

I’m excited we’re going somewhere together at First Assembly Community Ministries!  We’re moving toward greater freedom in Christ through a six week spiritual campaign called “Free*”. This will happen primarily in three ways–1.  Sunday morning messages will all be related to the subject of being free in Christ.2.  Life Groups–all our small group ministries are following the Free* curriculum and … Read More

FREE*–What is It?

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We’re off and running!  The spiritual campaign called “Free*” is a six-week, preaching, small group and journal driven journey toward greater spiritual freedom in Christ! I’m so excited to see where it’s going, and we started it last Sunday with the message you can watch below! Don’t miss out on joining a group, which you can still do by clicking … Read More

Blessing from Generations Series

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Since this morning’s message, I have been asked for a copy of the blessing I read for those who lacked the blessing from their own parents.  I’ve put it here for your reference.  I can’t say it’s unique to me, but is a composite from various things I came across. Here it is: TODAY, You are loved with everlasting love from … Read More

Finding Freedom

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“A voice of one calling in the desert,‘Prepare the way for the Lord,    make straight paths for him.Every valley shall be filled in,    every mountain and hill made low.The crooked roads shall become straight,    the rough ways smooth.And all mankind will see God’s salvation.’”  –Luke 3:5-6Every Advent, somehow, these words are read.  These are the words John the Baptist was proclaiming in the … Read More

Walking Home

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The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:    “I will send my messenger ahead of you,   who will prepare your way”—3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord,   make straight paths for him.’”  –Mark 1:1-3 As I mentioned in a post about 10 days ago, … Read More