The Easter message posted below focuses on the power that can be found in Jesus Christ to bring life to parts of your life that are dead or dying. The message begins at 11:55.
The Worst Christmas Ever–God With Us
Sometimes we expect so much perfection at Christmas and sometimes it ends up feeling rotten anyway. So what is the power and significance of Christmas anyway? That’s what we’re looking at in this message. Check out the outline and the video below. Pick up the video at 02:55:17 to see where the video and then my message begin. The Worst … Read More
Waiting on David
Advent, the Christian season that starts the Christian calendar and focuses on the coming of Jesus, starts today! Throughout Advents (ending on Christmas Day), I’m posting thoughts about the coming of Jesus and explaining some things about Christmas that might not be clear to you.Have you ever wondered why Jesus is referred to as the son of David in the … Read More
What is Advent?
Advent is the season of expectant preparation that involves the four Sundays before Christmas and Christmas Day itself. Advent literally means “coming”. It involves reading scripture, prayer, and often the lighting of candles. This coming Sunday it will begin and we will be encouraging our congregation to begin a period of Bible reading and prayer in a way to mark … Read More
WHY I Observe Advent
For the last few days or so, I have been posting things about Advent. In our home, observing Advent means that we read certain passages of scripture centered on the coming Messiah and the Christmas story each night and take probably 15 minutes or so to listen to those scriptures, light some candles, sing a carol and pray together. (Many … Read More
How My Family Celebrates Advent
Do you suppose the angels in the sky looked at all like this picture on the night Jesus was born? The following is a guest post from my lovely wife about how my family celebrates the season! Advent is a word that has many different meanings to just as many people. For some, it is a season of the church … Read More
Celebrating Advent with Your Family
My wonderful wife, Tracy Bradford, has written more on the subject of celebrating Advent with children. Full of practical ideas fueled by spiritual consideration, take some time to see what’s here! ______________________ I remember the first time that my husband and I sat with our two small boys to officially celebrate the Advent season 13 years ago. I had made … Read More
STRONGER–4 Principles of Conflict Resolution
For the next three weeks, I’ll be posting regarding some area that touches the present series of messages I’m delivering at First Assembly Community Ministries called “Stronger”. “Stronger” is a series of messages focused on becoming stronger at relationships, particularly relationships in the family. (You can learn more about the “Stronger” series by clicking here. Today, I’m addressing resolving conflict. Jesus talked about interpersonal … Read More
An Unshakable Kingdom
Yesterday’s message titled “An Unshakable Kingdom” addressed what seems to be growing concern in some sectors of Christianity about the imminent end of time. With a number of prominent teachers and preachers suggesting on the airways and online that September 2015-September 2016 is going to be a time of great shaking, I felt it was time to address what the … Read More