This series kicked off in earnest this week, and it’s all about being an authentic follower of Jesus. One who’s more comfortable with the truth about who they are than the façade of who they want others to think they are. A great place to look when searching for a “for real” follower of Jesus is the first great leader … Read More
Easter Sunday 2014–All Things New
I can’t remember a more moving moment in my own ministry. It really was an extraordinary day. In total, there were 65 people who were baptized, 47 of whom took the plunge spontaneously as a way to give witness to the fact that they believe in the risen Christ! Easter 2014 2nd Service from First Assembly Comm. Ministries on Vimeo.
Divine DNA: For All
This last Sunday featured a message about how the Holy Spirit is available to everyone, no matter what age they are. Check it out and also see in the video below an amazing worship set, featuring children, youth and adults worshiping and bringing glory to God across the generations!
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
GET FIT–Physically
This was the fourth week of what has been a great series of planning for a breakthrough year in life in 2014! This week’s message focused on physical fitness and featured some insight into what God’s word has to say about it. Check it out and enjoy some of the laughs throughout what is a very practical, everyday kind of … Read More
Great Things from What is Small
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. -Revelation 22:12-13 So much more is tied to the events of the First Advent than meets the eye! The Second Advent is there as well, … Read More
Down the Path of Peace
Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sunwill come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the path of peace. –Luke 1:78-79These are the last words of the prophecy spoken by Zechariah. I love how they indicate what God’s tender mercy is doing–it’s guiding … Read More
Simple But Difficult
Much of the Christian faith falls into the category of “Simple, but Difficult”. In this message on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we will examine just what the implications are of the three commands found there–“Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
KING.
Today we finished three weeks on three identities of Jesus. This message focused on the part about Jesus that may be the most difficult for us to accept and apply–he’s a king who wants to control everything. Take a moment to check out a message that was uncomfortable compared with the messages on Jesus being a savior and a healer, … Read More
HEALER. with the Jesus Painter
WOW! If you missed it, you’ll want to check out the video below. The Jesus Painter brought everyone present to a fresh appreciation of Jesus. On top of that, we focused on the power of Jesus to heal. Check it out! This was a great day and brought more people to First Assembly than have been here since I arrived … Read More