Yesterday I concluded the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost" with the celebration of Pentecost Sunday.  For 21 centuries the church has existed and thrived!  The birth of the New Testament church that began on the Day of Pentecost recorded in the Book of Acts, chapter 2, is alive and well!
       Praise God!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

      Sunday I will continue the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost".  Fifty days separated the Jewish festivals of Passover and Pentecost.  We have taken this 50 day journey together, from Easter (April 1) to Pentecost Sunday (May 20).  We have journey through the crucifixion, resurrection, resurrection appearances for 40 days, ascension, waiting in Jerusalem in the upper room, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit!  
       I invite you to join us this Sunday for Pentecost Sunday Celebration!
See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

   Sunday I will continue the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost".  Following the 40 day period of resurrection appearances Jesus gather with his believers on the Mount Of Olives and ascended into Heaven.  Prior to his ascension Jesus commanded his followers to remain in the city of Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit.  When the day of the Pentecost festival arrived the Holy Spirit was given.  (Acts 2).
         This journey is recorded in the later part of the Gospels and the first 2 chapters of the Book of Acts.  I invite you to come and take the journey with us! 
Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA 

     Yesterday we continued our journey to Pentecost Sunday with the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost".   Yesterday's emphasis was on the ascension of Jesus and his promise to send the Holy Spirit.
      Following the ascension 120 of Jesus' disciples waited in Jerusalem for the Festival of Pentecost.   When the day of the Pentecost festival arrived God fulfilled his promise of sending the Holy Spirit!  (Acts 2).
       The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost marks the beginning of the New Testament church.  That church has lasted and thrived for 21 centuries.  Millions, if not billions, have been "born again" and added to this church.  This New Testament church continues to thrive today! 
      Amen!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA  

      This Sunday we will continue the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost" with an emphasis on the Ascension of Jesus and the command of Jesus for the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1).  Having proven his resurrection with 40 days of resurrection appearances, Jesus is now ready to return to Heaven. 
       An exciting day is soon to arrive for the believers!  One hundred and twenty believers have gathered in an upper room in Jerusalem to wait on the promise of Jesus that the Holy Spirit would arrive.  When the day of Pentecost celebration came, that promise was fulfilled!
      This journey continues to be an exciting journey!  I invite you to come and take the journey with us!
      See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA    

      Yesterday I continued the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost"  with Jesus' resurrection appearance in Galilee recorded in John 21.  As Jesus appears to seven disciples while they are fishing he recommissions Peter to his ministry call.  Peter needed this assurance and confidence booster.  Peter is reassured that even after his denials during the crucifixion that the grace of God has fully restored him to the work of God.
       God has a work for you also.  He isn't finished with you.  God's grace is sufficient to forgive the sins of your past!  Your future is a future of God's love, mercy, grace and forgiveness!
      Amen!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA
  

      This Sunday I will continue the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost".  We will continue to examine the resurrection appearances of Jesus as he moves toward his ascension.  Following his ascension the disciples will experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
      I invite you to come and take the journey with us!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

     Yesterday we continued the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost" as we walk the 50 day period between Passover and Pentecost.  The first 40 days of the journey Jesus shows himself alive with resurrection appearances.  The first day resurrection appearances includes:
-Appearance to Mary Magdalene
-Appearance to the women who came to the tomb
-Appearance to the Apostle Peter
-Appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus
-Appearance to the Disciples
        The resurrection appearances were designed to convince those who saw and touched him that he was alive.  Without any shadow of any doubt, they were convinced that Jesus was risen from the dead!
Amen!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA 

      Sunday I will continue the sermon series "Our Journey To Pentecost" as we travel the 7 week period between Passover and Pentecost.  For 40 days following the resurrection Jesus showed himself alive to verify the truth of the resurrection.    This Sunday we will continue our look at his resurrection appearances the evening of the resurrection.
       I look forward to sharing our worship experience together this Sunday at First Assembly!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA