Each Sunday during the month of December I am focusing my sermon on one of the different characters of the Christmas nativity. So far we have looked at Gabriel and Mary. This Sunday’s focus will be Joseph, and the title of my sermon will be “Joseph, The Forgotten Character Of Christmas”.
It sometimes seems that the other characters of the nativity have greater roles to play than Joseph, and less attention is given to him. During Christmas plays the spotlight always seems to shine on Gabriel, Mary, Herod, wise men, shepherds or the inn keeper. Have you ever seen a Christmas play where Joseph had a speaking part? See what I mean 🙂 As I have prepared this sermon my appreciation for Joseph has grown. Joseph was presented with a tremendous challenge. It took a very unique and Godly man to play the role of Jesus’ “father”. Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit, not Joseph, but who would believe his story? I invite you and your family to be a part of the worship experience of First Assembly this Sunday. I look forward to sharing this worship time with you! -Pastor Jeff Carico
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Sunday we continue our countdown to Christmas. Each Sunday my sermon will highlight a member of the nativity. This Sunday my theme will be “Mary, The Mother Of Jesus”.
I hope you and your family will be a part of our worship celebration this Sunday, December 3, 10:00 AM. I look forward to seeing you! -Pastor Jeff Carico *all services are available live in the sanctuary as well as online. Children’s Church and Infant Nursery provided each Sunday. Sunday will begin our countdown to Christmas. Each Sunday my sermon will feature a character of the Christmas story. Sunday’s theme will be “The Angel Gabriel”. The narrative of the Christmas story would not be accurate without the inclusion of Gabriel. The role of Gabriel is very important in the birth of Jesus.
Do you believe in the existence of angels? Angels were certainly a part of the birth of Jesus, and I believe you will enjoy Sunday’s study of Gabriel. I hope to have you as a part of our worship family this Sunday at 10:00 AM. -Pastor Jeff Carico *all services are available in the sanctuary and online Hello, everyone! Happy Thanksgiving week to you and your family!
Tomorrow’s Sunday Morning Worship Service is going to be a special time in God’s presence. I feel that I have a special word to share with you! I’ve prayed. I’ve studied the Word. I’m ready to worship and I feel his presence! See you at 10:00 AM 🤲 -Pastor Jeff Carico Hello, everyone!
I invite you and your family to join us this Sunday, November 12 as we begin our journey to Thanksgiving. My sermon title will be “The First Fruits of Thanksgiving”. We have made many preparations for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at 10:00 AM! God bless, -Pastor Jeff Carico During his life and ministry Jesus had several confrontations with the religious leaders of his day. During the last period of his life these confrontations became more frequent, intense and personal. Such is the case recorded in Luke 15. Jesus was being criticized by the Pharisees for sharing his message with sinners. In response Jesus told them three parables:
-The Lost Sheep -The Lost Coin -The Lost Son (Prodigal Son) Each parable contained the same message of God’s desire for sinners to be reached with the message of salvation. But the last parable of the Prodigal Son contained a surprise and different ending. The ending was aimed at the Pharisees and described their attitude. It caused quite a firestorm! I invite you and your family to join me Sunday at 10:00 AM as we study this interesting portion of scripture. -Pastor Jeff Carico *all services available in person and online Have you ever used the phrase, “I’ve got to find a way.”? We use it often and in many settings. We are always trying to find a way to get done what we need done.
Before believers in Christ were called “Christians” they were referred to as “people of ‘the way’”. Why do you think they were given that name, and what do you think it meant? Hum, that’s an interesting thought, isn’t it! The title of my Sunday sermon will be “People of ‘The Way’”. Morning Worship begins at 10:00 AM. I hope to see you and your family. 🙂 -Pastor Jeff Carico *all services are available in person and online Have the events of the past week shocked you? Surprised - yes! Shocked - no! For some time I have anticipated world events to take place. As Christians, we do not know exactly what events will take place or when they will happen. However, we do understand the plan of God for planet earth. Jesus is returning! This we know for certain!
In the month of July, First Assembly of God began a 3 month study course on the Book of Daniel and prophecies of the end times. For five weeks, I have been preaching a sermon series on the rapture of the church. I feel people are looking for Biblical answers to what is happening in today’s world. Then the events of the past week occurred. Is the timing of our study of God’s Word a sheer coincidence or the leading of the Holy Spirit? I invite you and your family to join us Sunday at 10:00 AM as we look into God’s Word for advice on how to understand the events of 2023. See you there! -Pastor Jeff Carico *All services are available in person and online In the last week the world has changed. During stressful times Jesus told us to remember that he is preparing a place for us and that he will return to receive us. The good news is that Jesus is returning! Let his words encourage you today:
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:1-3 “Why are we seeing all of these things happen in America?”. Do you ever ask yourself that question? Do you believe the Bible provides the answer?
That will be the theme of this week’s sermon, “What does the Bible say about what’s happening in America”. I hope you and your family will join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM! God bless, -Pastor Jeff Carico *All services are available in person and online |
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