"There are more of us than there are of them".   This is what Elisha told his servant when he awoke and found that the army of Aram (Syria) had surrounded them.  Elisha prayed that the eyes of his servant be opened.   His servant then saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire.   You can find all the details of this amazing story in 2 Kings 6.
      Elisha and his servant were rescued from the impending danger.  The forces of God were greater than the forces of evil.  I encourage you today to pray that God will open your eyes to his surrounding force.  We may not always see him, but God is always there for his followers.   Keep your faith.  "There are more of us than there are of them".
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA

        

      This Sunday my sermon will be entitled "Open Our Eyes, Lord".  The servant of Elisha could not see the Lord's army that surrounded them with protection until Elisha prayed that his eyes be opened.   You can find the entirety of the story in 2 Kings 6.  This Biblical account of God's protect and deliverance will encourage us as we face the challenges of life!
      See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

      Yesterday's sermon reminded us that sin has consequences, and the remedy for sin is the person of Jesus Christ.  All that sin has corrupted has been corrected in Jesus for those who accept him as Lord and savior.  
      A new start in life is available for those who confess Jesus as the plan of salvation.  The curse of sin can be broken, and the favor of God can be gained.
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

     This Sunday the title of my sermon will be "The Consequences of Sin and the Remedy of Salvation".   Yes, there are consequences of sin, but the good news of the Gospel is that for every consequence of sin God has provided a remedy in his plan of salvation.   I believe you will find this sermon to show us from God's Word that the Gospel truly is good news!
      I encourage you to come to church this Sunday with an expectation of meeting God in worship.  Come worshiping.  Come excited.  Come expecting an encounter with God.   We will find him!
See you Sunday!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA
​"Experiencing a 1st century worship experience in the 21st century church"

     Yesterday my sermon was entitled "An Approachable and Compassionate God".  Even though God has absolute power, he remains an approachable and compassionate God.   This amazing characteristic of God's character shows us the love that he has for mankind.  While we were sinners, Jesus died for us!  Praise God!
      I challenge you today to take time and tell God how much you appreciate who he is.    The creator of all that exist with absolute power, but yet he remains an approachable and compassionate God!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

     The title of my Sunday sermon will be "An Approachable God, A Compassionate God".   We will look at these great attributes of God.  I believe this sermon will be an encouragement to you and your family.
      May God richly bless you this week, and prepare your heart as we enter his house on Sunday for worship!  See you then!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

     Yesterday I finished the sermon series "God Bless America".  Thank you for praying for America, we are the "salt of the earth", and it is critical that God hear our voice.  God is listening for the cry of his people.  Are you praying?
2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA
 

      This Sunday I will conclude the sermon series "God Bless America".   I have truly enjoyed this sermon series, and my spirit is challenged to pray for our nation.  I encourage you to quote our loud 11 Chronicles 7:14 and pray for our nation:
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
      See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico