This last Sunday, we looked at what good news there is when we are suffering or being persecuted. The good news is that God rules through these things! Check out the message below, rooted in Acts 8:1-8 and be encouraged today!
A.D.–STAND FIRM
Wow! The video below is a powerful service from start to finish! Powerful worship, corporate prayer, personal prayer, and a message about standing firm in the face of opposition! Check out the video below and see the outline of the message here– A.D.–In the Year of Our Lord: STAND FIRM Acts 4:18-20 “18 Then they called them in again and commanded … Read More
A.D.–Make Room for the Holy Spirit
Last Sunday’s message focused on the Holy Spirit and how the disciples of Jesus sought him out and found him and how we must do the same. Check out this message here that focuses on the essential ingredient of the Holy Spirit in our lives!
Joe Sangl on Personal Finance Sunday
If you missed it on Sunday, here’s the message from Joe Sangl, founder and CEO of “I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.” Joe is one of the most sought-after communicators on personal finance in the United States. Joe is also a Purdue graduate and even attended First Assembly while he was a student! Joe brought an exceptional message and clear … Read More
Praise Opens the Gate
This past Sunday I had a great time delivering the message below that focused on the power of our words to open the gate to God’s presence and power. This message also explores how words that honor open the hearts of others. Check it out here! It was a great morning at First Assembly!
Winter Series: Community FIRST
Community First is the next series we’ll be tackling in our Sunday morning messages. We have a collective vision to reach our community with greater and greater effectiveness. God has put not only an amazing mission in our hands: “To create a community where waves of people are transformed by the love of God.”, but we now have a huge … Read More
#filled–Charismatic
Yesterday’s message at First Assembly Community Ministries continued our series called “#filled” that focuses on the Spirit-filled life. In this message, I focused on the 9 gifts of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 and on the fact that God gives gifts that meet us in very practical ways in life. Check out the video below for some great … Read More
#filled–Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you wondered about the biblical and theological foundations of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Yesterday I presented a content-rich message on why I believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is an essential ingredient of the Christian experience. Check it out below and comment back on your impressions!
#filled
Yesterday’s message was a kickoff to the New Year and the kickoff to a series of messages on the Holy Spirit that I know are going to shape our church in the coming year. Even though I have a funny look in my face in the video shot below, it was a powerful morning! In this message, the focus is … Read More
Upcoming Series: #filled
The Spirit-filled life–that’s what this series is all about! When a person, a marriage, a family and a church are filled with God’s Spirit, a different dimension takes hold. Join us for this series, kicking off the New Year on five Sundays, beginning January 4, 2015!