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
DIVINE DNA–Truth & True
We’re embarking this month on a series that is going to lead us to an exciting encounter with the Holy Spirit! Divine DNA is about how the Spirit of God charges our lives with the powerful character and presence of God. This past Sunday, I had the chance to share on the fact that God’s Spirit not only leads us … Read More
The Spirit of Christmas: December 2013 Series
I love this time of year! In every way, it captures my imagination, takes me back to my childhood, awakens an awareness of mystery and awe unlike any other season. It’s as though the songs, the foods, the traditions–everything–carries with it undeniably sweet Spirit–God’s Spirit. God calls us out to us every year at this point to remember what he … Read More
Dynamic Acts Study on Wednesday Evenings
On Wednesdays at 6:30 in the sanctuary at First Assembly Community Ministries, we are at the start of a study on the book of Acts. My Life Group is called “The Source”. We meet each Wednesday to sing a few songs together, spend some time praying together and then we dive into the New Testament in a verse-by-verse format. The … Read More
THE STORY–Paul’s Mission
This week we looked at the story of Paul in the book of Acts and touched on the fact that the story of Acts continues with us! Check out the message in the first video below and see the second for worship and the message from both services!
Holy Spirit Event–An Opportunity to be Filled with Holy Spirit!
On Sunday evening, May 19 at 6PM, we’ll be offering a two-hour focus on the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I’ve not been at First Assembly long enough to know if anything like this has been done here, but I can say I’ve never seen a church offer this kind of experience to help their people grow in their experience … Read More
The Story: Let the Battle Begin
Yesterday’s powerful services were a reminder that God is about doing something with us as a community, and not just personally. Check out the two videos below to hear the messages and taste what God was doing in our midst that day. The first one is just the message and the second one includes those powerful worship and communion moments … Read More
Can a Person Have more than one Prayer Language?
Q: Can a person have more than one prayer language?A: This question is related to speaking in tongues. I’ve written what I think is a very helpful post on the phenomenon of speaking in tongues. You can read it by clicking here.In terms of this question, I’d say, “Why not?” The Holy Spirit is sovereign and can function with people … 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