Sunday, April 7 was a change in pace and style for us at First Assembly, as took on an “unplugged”, acoustic style with some very famliar songs for our congregation. We were trying to get at “the main thing”–abiding in Christ. Worship, the message and communion yesterday were powerful exercised in the main thing! Kind of a goofy picture of … Read More
7 WORDS: hands
Yesterday’s sermon was all about turning to the Father as the only One who can bring us peace and security. Check out this last message of a series that I think has been rich! This is one of the strongest series I think I’ve delivered!
Getting the Message Notes on your Device
Hi! We showed this video in church a couple weeks ago, but in it you’ll learn how to access the outline for the message that is given in church on Sunday mornings on your phone or iPad or other device. We’ve been doing it for several months, but are now ready to share this with everyone. You’ll need to download … Read More
7 Words: Mother
This last Sunday, I had the privilege of unpacking third of 7 Words that Jesus spoke from the cross. Check out what I think God is saying in Jesus words to Mary and John–“Woman, behold your son.” and “Behold, your mother!” from John 19:25-27.
Just to be Clear
Often people come up to me and ask me if I was talking about them in my Sunday morning message. Sometimes, people wonder if I am looking at them or if I am talking about situations in their family life when I’m speaking. Sometimes people imagine that I am speaking on the topics that I am speaking on just because … Read More
Into the Wild–July 2011 Message Series
The upcoming series of messages here at First Assembly of God in Lafayette, Indiana is a nice fit into this midsummer month! Into the Wild will look at the lessons learned by the children of Israel in the desert after they were delivered from Egypt and before they entered the Promised Land. Maybe you’ve experienced a stretch of life where … Read More
May 2011 Series: THE CROSS
May 8-29, 2011, I’ll be delivering a series of messages on the richest theme in the scriptures: The Cross. We’ll look at what it means generally and how it applies to our lives. This will be a great time for long-time followers of Christ to renew and sharpen their understanding of how the cross of Jesus applies not only … Read More
Biblical Translation
I’ve been asked what version of the Bible I use for the Sunday morning message at our church. I use the New International Version, Copyrighted 2011. I use this translation because I believe it is a good one. A number of my teachers in graduate school worked on this translation. Perhaps the New American Standard Bible is the best version … Read More