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
GET FIT–Margin
Yesterday’s message on finding margin or balance in life through honoring the sabbath and managing tensions by making sacred commitments was full of practical wisdom how to thrive in a full life. Check out the service and message below!
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
Q Sunday–1st Service
I LOVE Q Sunday! It’s a time when I take a lot of questions on a variety of topics and answer them, for the most part, on the spot! It makes my heart race, and our congregation seems to really love it! Here’s the first service’s Q Sunday experience that involved polls, Q&A and some laughs! Click the video below … Read More
GET FIT: Emotionally
Kathi Lange was our guest speaker on Sunday morning at First Assembly, and she did a fantastic job talking about emotional health and fitness. Check out her message–delivered by a mental health professional who has a dynamic personal faith. You can find her views in written form on this article titled What Can You Do To Combat Anxiety And Improve … Read More
GET FIT: Spiritually
Below you’ll find a link to Sunday’s message that kicked off a new series called GET FIT. We’re looking at all kinds of fitness in the next several weeks–spiritual, financial, emotional, physical, relational and balance. It’s really a series all about repentance and fixing your ways. The message will help you see it all starts with repentance, returning to God! … Read More
GET FIT: Spiritually
Yesterday’s message was focused on spiritual fitness, and we took a look at the Old Testament story of Hosea and Gomer to reflect on the human tendency to wander from passion to passion. As a result, our lives can get completely out of whack, and that’s why we need this series called “GET FIT”. From spirituality to relationships to money … Read More
Make Waves
First Assembly Community Ministries’ mission is “To create a community where waves of people are transformed by the love of God.” Today, I challenged the congregation to “make waves” in the coming year. That is, unleash the overwhelming potential of the Church and the gospel in our lives. Check out the message below to dwell a little longer on how … Read More
The Spirit of Christmas: Generosity
This is the third of four messages on The Spirit of Christmas! This week, we looked at the aspect of generosity that comes through so powerfully this time of year. Watch the video below for great music and the message starting around 30 minutes into the video.