Welcome to First Assembly!

Sun, Aug 17, 2014

Have you discovered what I have discovered? That talk is cheap? Are you guilty of knowing more than you are doing? Have you ever heard the phrase if you are going to talk the talk…then you need to walk the walk? As witnesses, we need to make sure that we have the actions that Jesus demonstrates for us! Jesus is our model of how to live…simply put…we are to live like Jesus did. Do you live like Jesus? Do your act like Jesus?

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Witnesses: Demonstration of the Spirit's Power

Sun, Aug 10, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 & Mark 16:14-20

Series: Witnesses

Too many believers in Jesus have no power in their lives! Too many believers are living in their own wisdom and strength. Why is that? I believe there are two primary reasons. (1) A lack of study of God’s word! Which prevents us from knowing and understanding who God is and how He works in our lives. (2) The power of the Holy Spirit is not part of their everyday experience! Which limits the effectiveness of their (our witness)! Our witness is much more than our words

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Witnesses: Unity

Sun, Aug 03, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Philippians 4:2-3 & 3 John 1:9-10

Series: Witnesses

This morning I am going to challenge you. The teaching this morning is one that does not get a lot of attention…in fact, I would say it is either neglected or ignored…and that is SAD! You probably won’t be shouting! This teaching is a teaching that demands that you grow up. So, before I go any farther, I have a question for you? Did you bring your big boy/big girl pants today? I did…and here they are! What does the phrase big boy/big pants means to grow up. The most common reference has to do with potty training kids. It is an enticement! You say things like when you learn to go potty you will get to wear big boy/big girl pants! Kids get excited at the idea of not wearing a diaper! They want to put on their big boy/big girl pants.

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Witnesses: Kingdom Values

Sun, Jul 27, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Luke 19:1-10

Series: Witnesses

All of us have a basic foundation that impacts our witness for Christ! It is at the core of who we are and who we will become as a follower of Christ. Do you know what it is? It is our values! We all have values. People are not so much influenced by WHAT you do, but WHY you do it! You see…your values are a set of beliefs that guide you! It is those beliefs that help you make decisions…even when you may not consciously know why you make the decisions you make. Let me tell you there are lots of people who make bad decisions because their values are bad! Let me tell you something….Our values can be good…or….bad. They can be helpful…or…hurtful!

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Witnesses: Growing Together

Sun, Jul 20, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Romans 12:1-8

Series: Witnesses

Now, most of us know that we are supposed to BE witnesses. Most of know that we should share our faith in Christ with our friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances. What many folks struggle with is the “HOW!” How do I witness? This series is helping us to see that there are many different ways that we can witness. We have said that our marriage is a witness, and we have said that we are living witnesses. Jesus said that we are the light of the world! That our lives as whole are witnesses. This morning I want to answer the question why you need the church! Why I need the church…and how we as a church are witnesses!

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Witnesses: Your Are Living Witnesses

Sun, Jul 13, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Matthew 5:14-16

Series: Witnesses

This morning we are continuing our series witnesses. There is a common misconception when it comes to that term. We often think about it incorrectly because of the way we talk about it! Have you had someone ask you if…if you had witnessed to anyone? Has anyone asked you for helpful hints on how to witness? Maybe you have asked someone else! There is nothing wrong with that…in fact it is good…but it also can lead to misunderstanding. Christians often talk about “witnessing” for Christ. But Jesus’ doesn’t tell us ”TO WITNESS” he tells us to “BE WITNESSES”. Our failure to “be witnesses” may help explain the lack of success of many of our soul winning efforts.

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Witnesses: "Why Heterosexuality Matters"

Sun, Jul 06, 2014

by J.P. Dorsey

Series: Witnesses

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COURAGEOUS FAITH: CONSISTENT

Sun, Jun 22, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Daniel 6:1-30

Series: Courageous Faith

This morning we are going to consider the most basic building block of Courageous Faith. There is one major component to building courageous faith. Do you know what it is? Your faith will never mature without it! You will not be able to face adversity without it. You will never be able to believe God for amazing and incredible things without it. Do you know what it is? It is being consistent! Consistent means...reliable, stable, dependable, steady, and unfailing! Being consistent develops courageous faith

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COURAGEOUS FAITH: EXAMPLES OF FAITH AND INTEGRITY

Sun, Jun 15, 2014

by Kerry Clark

Passage: Daniel 3:7-17

Series: Courageous Faith

What is courageous faith? I believe that courageous faith is when we believe God…we trust God in the face of difficult circumstances. Have you discovered what I have discovered? Courageous faith is not “in the moment” faith. Courageous faith is faith that stands on the firm foundation principle! Courageous Faith flows from the ocean of conviction that is in our hearts! Courageous Faith oozes out of us because it is what is in us!

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Trust God in the Storm

Sun, Jun 08, 2014

by Chad Deerman

Passage: Mark 4:33-41

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