Grace Assembly of God: Recent Episodes
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Pastor Doug is finishing up with the fruit of the Spirit as he talks about what the Bible has to say about self-control.
Pastor Doug preached on the fruit of faithfulness and what that looks like in our lives.
Pastor Doug brought an encouraging message where we grow from what we are naturally inclined to do, to become who Jesus has created us to be.
Pastor Doug is continuing with our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. What does it look like to live a life of joy?
Pastor Doug is exploring the Fruit of the Spirit, and he encouraged us to approach everyone with the same love and grace the Jesus showed to those around Him.
Pastor Doug is continuing our series on the Holy Spirit by introducing us to the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. There is one Spirit but many fruit, and we need them all as He cultivates the soil of our hearts!
series with a teaching about what scripture says about speaking in tongues and why God gives us this gift.
On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Jeff encouraged us that Jesus, our King, wants to rescue His subjects instead of going to war with them.
Rev. Hope Twitchell brought the Word as she shared her call to Thailand. We seek God's Kingdom first. God will direct us from there!
Pastor Juli encouraged us to see God in His magnificent glory, and to allow such an encounter to compel us to respond in obedience.
Pastor Doug explained the difference between when the Holy Spirit takes residence in our lives at the time of salvation versus when the Holy Spirit empowers us to be His witnesses to the world around us.
Pastor Doug continues with our series with a message on what it means to have the Holy Spirit take residence in your life.
Pastor Doug encouraged us with a message about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our salvation.
series, Pastor Doug taught about what role the Holy Spirit plays in the salvation of humanity.
Pastor Larry Frank, our Head Elder and Discipleship Pastor, encouraged us to embrace the miracle of healing.
Pastor Doug challenged us to step out in faith to leave our mark on this world and the generations to come.If you would like to join us in what God is doing at Grace Assembly, then please visit this link: https://graceagsyracuse.breezechms.com/form/7f1f80
Pastor Doug kicked off a new series where we will challenge you to join us in finishing well this path God has place Grace Assembly as we utilize our new campus.
Pastor Jeff brought an encouraging message about how we can live the message of Christmas every day.
At our Christmas Eve service Pastor Doug gave a Christmas message about Jesus, the Child of Peace.
There is something deeper to the holiday of Christmas. If only we knew it's true meaning, then we would know the peace and joy it offers.
series with Pastor Doug teaching what it looks like to respond to conflict in a relationship.
series with a message highlighting the power women have in the choices they make in relationships.
Pastor Jacob preached on what the Bible says about worship. It is by worship that life begins!
Over the next few weeks we will unpack what God's Word says about marriage, romance, sex and courtship. Here he starts off with an introduction of what a Godly man looks like.
Pastor Henri, our keynote speaker for our 2025 Missions Emphasis, encouraged us to take courage in our faith. If Jesus has saved us, we can face fear, temptation, and inconvenience with boldness and faith.
Pastor Doug kicked off our Missions Emphasis by talking about God's Kingdom and the role we play in it.
Pastor Jeff pointed us to our need for prayer. We GET to speak to the creator of the universe! We GET to listen to the voice of God! When we come to Him in prayer He moves!
Dr. Durst spoke at our Building Dedication Service where he encouraged us to dedicate ourselves to the Lord's work.
Pastor Doug cautioned us that decisions have a greater impact in the immediate, and that includes decisions involving our relationships.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to find our identity in Jesus, and therefore rest in the security of that identity.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our "Sermon On The Mount" series with a message on the choices we face as followers of Jesus.
Pastor Doug brought us back to our "Sermon On The Mount" series with a teaching on prayer and what it looks like.
Pastor Jeff preached on the story of Abraham and how our relationship with God enables us to be called His children!
Pastor Doug spoke about the difference between judging and discerning as we continue our "Sermon On The Mount" series.
Pastor Doug continued our "Sermon On The Mount" series by encouraging us to cast our anxieties on the One who provides everything that we need, Jesus.
Pastor Doug resumed our "Sermon On The Mount" series with a message about how we worship God by utilizing the things God gives us.
Jesus taught us how to pray. Pastor Doug unpacks Jesus' teaching so we can better understand how to communicate with our Lord.
Pastor Doug continued our "Sermon On The Mount" series by highlighting what Jesus taught about purity.
Pastor Doug continued our "Sermon On The Mount" series with a message on anger and our response to it.
Pastor Rachel encouraged us with the truth that Jesus makes us whole. All of our hurts, pain, loneliness...all of which finds healing by His hands.
Pastor Doug continued our series about the Sermon On The Mount with Jesus' teaching about how we should be like salt and light.
Pastor Doug started a new series about the Sermon On The Mount. He encouraged us with how blessed we truly are!
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Planned Surrender series with the encouragement to know who Jesus is. Jesus surrendered so that we could surrender to Him.
Pastor Doug starts a mini-series based on Passion Week and what Jesus accomplished on our behalf. He willingly offered Himself for our sake!
Pastor Doug preached a message about our motivations and aligning our priorities with God's.
Pastor Pablo and the team that served in Colombia shared their experiences in Colombia with us. Let's give God glory as we hear what He accomplished in the hearts of our team and the Colombian people.
Pastor Doug closed up our prayer series with an encouragement to trust in God who is always looking out for our best.
We had the opportunity to celebrate with others who took their next steps in their faith. These 10 Christians preached as they shared their story of how Jesus has rescued them.
Pastor Doug taught about the importance of relying on Jesus for our spiritual, mental, and physical healing.
Pastor Doug continued our new "I Pray So That..." series by encouraging us to pray so that we would be ready to share our faith with others.
Pastor Doug opened our new series on prayer titled: "I Pray So That...". This week he focuses on the need to pray so that we can be strong and able to accomplish what God has called us to do.
Pastor Jeff kicked off our Week of Prayer with a message highlighting the value and aims of prayer.
Pastor Doug gave us an encouraging message during our Christmas Eve service that encourages us to point to Jesus and His goodness.
Pastor Pablo encouraged us that when we live a life of submission to Jesus, not only do we get Jesus, but He transforms us into better people.
Pastor Doug continued our "Home For Christmas" series with an encouragement that Jesus removed the great barrier between us and God.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new "Home For Christmas" series with an encouragement that there is nothing that will satisfy you this Christmas except Jesus. The Good News is He as already come near to us!
Pastor Doug taught about what water baptism is, what it isn't, and why it is important for every believer.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to make the choice of thanking God regardless of our circumstances.
Pastor Doug closed out his "Overcoming Apostasy" series by admonishing us to embrace the one true God, Jesus!
Chaplain William Payne encourages us to embrace the heart of Christ in reaching lost people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We had the pleasure of having Rev. Bill Kirk with us, and he challenged us to embrace a passion for missions.
Pastor Doug kicked off our Missions Emphasis this year by outlining the priorities of Jesus and how Satan aims to distract us from fulfilling those priorities.
Pastor Doug delivered the final message from our "Overcoming Apostasy" series. We are looking at the truth that we have been shown great mercy and as such we should show mercy as well.
Pastor Juli encouraged us that God has saved us from a pit of misery, so that we can walk in His presence and blessing.
Pastor Doug taught from Jude about how we are to live in light of the hope we have found in Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued teaching from the Book of Jude. He encouraged us to live as if our acts will one day be judged, but we should also acknowledge that our final grade has been secured by Jesus who has already taken our final for us.
Pastor Doug continued our series with teaching from the Book of Jude. We looked at examples from the past, the word pictures found in Jude, and how they warn us to learn from their mistakes.
Pastor Doug gave warning about what happens when you live a life similar to Cain, and how important it is to follow Jesus who give life and life more abundantly.
Pastor Doug continued our "Overcoming Apostasy" series with a message about where each one of us are headed after this earthly life.
Pastor Doug continued our "Overcoming Apostasy" series with an urgent call to guard against anything that pulls you away from Jesus and His truth.
Pastor Doug started our new "Overcoming Apostasy" series with a introductory look at the Book of Jude.
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to look to our Benevolent King because we can trust Him with His rule and reign in our lives.
Pastor Doug continued our "Mindset" series by giving instruction on how we as Christians should approach the elections.
Pastor Doug showed us what it looks like to disagree with someone but still love them the way Jesus does.
Pastor Doug is starting a new series called, "Mindset". He's starting off with a warning against a hijacked mindset that focuses on the wrong thing instead of the kingdom of God.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to embrace our call to pursue every heart with the love of Jesus!
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to trust Jesus who has shed His blood and tears on our behalf.
Rev. Jared Siddall taught about the significance of what Jesus accomplished and the life that we have as a result.
Our brothers from Syracuse Adult and Teen Challenge taught about the uniqueness of the Gospel.
Pastor Doug taught about the stories in the Bible that record all the interactions between him and his mother.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our "Spirit Dependency" series by encouraging us to grow in our character as the Lord gives and uses us in the Spiritual Gifts.
Pastor Doug continues our Spirit Dependency series by teaching about how one can be receptive to the person of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug taught about the personal relationship we have with the Holy Spirit and how vital it is in the life of a Christian.
Pastor Jeff encouraged us that a Christian life is one that is submitted to the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug enlightened us about the real reason behind Easter Sunday, living in resurrection power!
Pastor Doug pointed us to the Old Testament where we see pieces of a puzzle. These pieces were placed together in the story of Palm Sunday! Join us as we look at these pieces and discover their significance.
Pastor Doug continued our "Spirit Dependency" series with an examination of what the Bible says about speaking in tongues.
Pastor Doug continued our series on the Holy Spirit with a message that proclaims the priority of a life led by the Spirit.
Pastor Pablo and his team spoke of their experience in Colombia and what God had accomplished in them and through them. To God be the glory!
Pastor Doug started off a new series with an introduction of valuing a life led and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug finished up our series, "Altars Of Prayer" by emphasizing the importance of praying for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug continued with our "Altars Of Prayer" series with a message on our protection as we seek the Lord in prayer.
Hello! Pastor Doug is continuing our Altars Of Prayer series by encouraging us to think of how our prayers connect with the All-Powerful, Sovereign God.
Pastor Doug continued our "Altars Of Prayer" series by challenging us about who controls our time of prayer, and do we value that time.
Pastor Doug started a new series called, "Altars Of Prayer." He encouraged us to be open to the idea of God using us the way He has used those before us. Do it again, Lord! Do it in me!
Pastor Doug continued the Christmas theme by encouraging us to align our plans with His purpose.
This was a special service where we celebrated what God has done, and we committed to what God has called us to do. God is still writing our story and you can still be involved with what He is doing!You can find out more about this at: www.graceagsyracuse.com/agf
Pastor Doug continued our Glorious Future: The Story Continues series. We have something to live for that lasts for eternity.
Pastor Doug continued our Glorious Future: The Story Continues series. We get to live out our faith!
We continued our "The Story Continues" series, and Pastor Doug challenged us to partner with our All-powerful God!
God has already been writing a glorious story for Grace Assembly. He hasn't stopped! We have a Glorious Future at Grace Assembly and Pastor Doug is calling us to live a life that matters.
We were honored to have Missionaries, Steve and Jill McCarthy, share their heart for the people of Uruguay.
Pastor Doug taught us about how God comforts and encourages us in the midst of disappointment.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to shed our old life, where we were without Jesus, so we can embrace the new life He has for us!
This was a special Sunday where Pastor Doug shared the vision for our Glorious Future! God is still writing the story of Grace Assembly and we get to be a part of it!If you would like to be a part of God's continuing story here at Grace Assembly, use the following link to get involved: https://graceagsyracuse.breezechms.com/form/0fd59f
On this Sunday of the Next Generation ministering in our service, Pastor Pablo shared a message about leaving a legacy of faith.
Pastor Doug continued on the topic of friendship by exploring the need for relationship and how healthy, God-honoring friendships are made.
Pastor Doug encouraged us with the truth that those who are in Christ Jesus are friends of God.
Pastor Doug finished our "Guardrails For The Soul." On this message we looked at releasing the things that we cling to tightly, so that we can better receive the blessing God has for us.
Pastor Doug encouraged us on Father's Day to monitor our responses to challenging things we face.
Pastor Doug started our new series, "Guardrails For The Soul." This week we looked at the topic of Surrender.
Pastor Larry encouraged us to trust God to accomplish the miraculous and to respond in obedience.
Pastor Pablo encouraged us that God has a plan for us, so we should focus on Christ in the midst of distractions.
Rev. Julie Kraus shared her heart about reaching people of all cultures with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Pastor Sharon Frank, one of our Lead Elders and Discipleship Co-director, encouraged us to live up to the unique purpose that God has called each of us to fulfill.
We had Missionary Marilyn Owusu-Sekyere with us as she shared the Gospel as well as her heart to share Christ with the people on the continent of Africa.
Pastor Doug encouraged us that the God of the universe has called us by name to give us life. In addition to that He has invited us to participate in His plan in calling others so that they might have life as well.
Rev. Dan McLaughlin shared with us about the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It reaches us despite our failures.
Pastor Doug finished our "Greater Cause" series by inviting us to embrace an identity of serving others.
Pastor Doug continued our "Greater Cause" series by defining what things we should be have plenty of.
Pastor Doug continued our Greater Cause series. We learned how an encounter with God will shake us up to value service to God and to others.
Pastor Doug kicked off a new series called "A Greater Cause." Today he is starting us off with A Call To Service.
Pastor Doug finished our mini-series about the story of Naaman. We will examine the marks of the one who misses God.
Pastor Doug continued our mini-series about the story of Naaman. Let's listen to the Holy Spirit as Pastor Doug gives us the third installment of this series.
Pastor Doug picked up where he left off last week in our new mini-series about the story of Naaman.
Pastor Doug started a mini-series about the story of Naaman. Let's dig in to hear what the Spirit of God is saying through the preaching of the Word.
For our Healing Service, Pastor Doug shared from scripture what it looks like to pray for healing and to trust God who is our Healer.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to take a look at what it means to please God in this New Year.
Pastor Doug finished up our Christmas series as he dived into the Christmas story one more time and explored the significance of Jesus coming in human flesh.
Pastor Doug encouraged us on Christmas Eve with the truth that Jesus humbled Himself by coming as a human baby to begin the process of setting humanity free, once and for all.
Continuing our, "Backstage For Christmas," Pastor Doug encouraged us to receive the One who has come near; Emmanuel, God with us.
Pastor Doug continued our series, "Backstage For Christmas." We looked at Christ's existence before His virgin birth.
Pastor Doug is launched a new series, "Backstage For Christmas." We will be looking at the particulars of Christmas and the significance that they have for all of eternity.
Pastor Pablo is brought the Word with an encouragement to seek the Lord! He will fill you with life and as a result empty you of all the things that will poison your soul.
Pastor Doug continued with part two of "Daniel and Babylon." Let's dig in as we continue to look at "Natural Authority and Spiritual Power."
Pastor Doug continued our "Natural Authority and Spiritual Power" series by sharing how the prophet Daniel took on Babylon.
Pastor Doug is brought us back to our "Natural Authority and Spiritual Power" series by sharing the story of the interaction between the prophet Elijah and King Ahab.
We are continuing our Missions Emphasis by having Rev. Jared Berry share his heart. Jared is the Youth/Chi Alpha Director for the New York Ministry Network and is passionate about missions. He challenged us to fight for people to come to Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued with our series by talking about David's bad choices as King and how he repented when confronted by spiritual authority.
Pastor Doug continues our "Natural Authority and Spiritual Power" series with a message about Moses and God's people who they really belonged to.
Pastor Doug kicked off a new series entitled, "Natural Authority and Spiritual Power." For this message he encouraged us to embrace our prophetic role as the Body of Christ in speaking truth to the world around us.
Pastor Doug continued his miniseries, "The God of The Unlikely." He encouraged us with this truth; God uses us despite our qualifications and the circumstances around us.
Pastor Doug is back to kick off our new series, "The God of The Unlikely." This message is about encouraging the next generation as we pursue Christ.
Pastor Jeff spoke about John The Baptist, and how God personally calls us to lift up the name of Jesus.
Pastor Jeff explored a common practice at Grace Assembly and answers the question, Why Communion?
Pastor Pablo and the Dominican team presented what God has done in the Dominican Republic.
Pastor Jeff finished our series entitled, "The Bad Boys Of The Bible." We looked at the story of Abraham where we learned that their is security in our faith because of God's grace.
Pastor Jeff continued our series entitled, "The Bad Boys Of The Bible." This week we will look at the story of Nebuchadnezzar. God will show you His goodness even when you don't deserve it.
Pastor Jeff started off our new series entitled, "The Bad Boys Of The Bible." This message is about the story of Jonah. No matter who you are, God's love will still be extended. No matter what you've done, God is not done with you!
Pastor Pablo gave an encouraging message about who we belong to and what it means for us.
Pastor Mark is shared with us that the battle that we face every day is not the battle we face outside. It is the battle we face within.
Our next generation took over the adult service, and we heard from our children's ministry as well as our youth ministry. It's exciting to hear about what God is doing in the next generation!
We heard from one of our missionaries, Terry Rosch, as he shared his heart for the people of Panama in addition to giving an encouraging message about God, our Heavenly Father.
Pastor Juli built off her message on compromise to talk about the wonderful conviction of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug is finishing our series "When Jesus Steps In" with a message on how Jesus steps in even when we fail.
Pastor Doug is continuing his series by teaching what it means for Jesus to minister to us even when we are doubting.
Pastor Doug is launching a short series where we will look at various different stories of when Jesus stepped into people lives to bring healing, direction, and life. Join us as we ask Jesus to take away our fears.
Pastor Doug finished the "This Is About Us" series on Easter Sunday with a conversation that Jesus had after he was raised from the dead. Christ has risen! We have life because of Him!
Pastor Doug continued our "This Is About Us" series with the words Jesus spoke from the cross.
Pastor Doug started a new series highlighting various encounters people had with Jesus between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.
Pastor Doug continued our "When The Church Prays" series by examining how God communicates in the midst of pain.
Pastor Doug continued our "When The Church Prays" series by examining how God communicates by using people.
We are so glad you joined us! Today we get to hear what God is doing in Argentina as Missionaries Rocco and Daianna DiTrolio share what God has laid on their hearts.
Pastor Doug continued our "When The Church Prays" series. We are focusing on when God speaks through visions and dreams.
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to elevate Jesus Christ and His priority to serve. Let's fulfill His call on our lives by serving Him and serving others.
Pastor Doug encouraged us about how God speaks through the opportunities presented to us.
Pastor Doug continued our prayer series by talking about how God speaks to His creation.
Pastor Doug continued our "When The Church Prays" series by preaching about the kind of prayer that listens to the voice of God.
Missionary Doug Sayers shared his heart for youth ministry all across Latin American and Caribbean countries, and encouraged us to take part in God's plan to reach the lost with the Gospel.
It was Healing Sunday and Pastor Doug DeMent continued our series, "When The Church Prays." He taught what it looks like to come to God with a sense of urgency.
Continuing our "When The Church Prays" series, Pastor Doug taught about what it looks like to intercede in prayer on behalf of others.
Pastor Doug will by kicked off a new series today entitled, "When The Church Prays". This week we will look at Prayers Of Desperation.
Pastor Doug is finishing up his topic about the truth of Christmas as well as closing out our What Is Truth Series!
Pastor Doug used this Christmas Eve service as the first installment of exploring the truth of Christmas!
Pastor Doug is continuing our "What Is Truth" series as we discuss the roles of faith and science.
Pastor Doug is continued our "What Is Truth" series as we discuss the roles of faith and science.
Pastor Doug is continued our "What Is Truth" series as we discussed whether or not there are many ways to God.
Pastor Pablo gave an encouraging word about how we can trust and rest in God's continuous care.
We are celebrating what God has done the last three years and we are inviting you to participate with us as we pursue our Glorious Future! Pastor Doug taught from the story of Abraham and Isaac and how they demonstrated faith in their obedience to God.
Pastor Doug continued our "What Is Truth?" series by diving into the evidence for Jesus outside the Bible.
Pastor Doug continues our new "What Is Truth" series by exploring what the Bible says about sexuality.
Pastor Doug is continued our new series, "What Is Truth." Today, we will explore why we can believe the Bible.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new "What Is Truth" series by teaching how truth and faith are interlinked.
We wrapped up this year's Missions Emphasis by hearing Jay Risner's encouragement to partner with missionaries all around the world through our faith promises.
In kicking off this year's Missions Emphasis, Pastor Doug shared what it looks like to join with others in the mission God has called us to.
Pastor Juli and GKD led the adults well in worship as well as the preaching of the Word! Remember what our GKD team taught us, God Keeps His Word!
Pastor Doug challenged us to look at work through the eyes of scripture and to honor the Lord with our labor. We still have room in our Sharing With Grace groups! You can sign up for any of our Growth Groups and connect with us further by using the following link: http://www.graceagsyracuse.com/quicklinks
Pastor Doug will taught from the Bible how to confront our insecurities so that they will not hinder us from pursuing every heart with the love of Jesus Christ.
We are glad you could join us! Pastor Doug brought the Word as other shared stories of what God has done! Let's give God glory!
Pastor Doug is wrapping up our Led By The Spirit series by further teaching the development and implementation of spiritual gifts.
Pastor Doug is continuing our Led By The Spirit series by teaching the importance of spiritual gifts, the present role they have, and how to correctly implement them. Join us as we dive into the Word of God!
Rev. Mark Freeman is continuing our "Led By The Spirit" series by talking about the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing us together as a community.
Pastor Doug continued our Led By The Spirit series with a message on the Spirit's involvement in our prayer life.
We are continuing our "Led By The Spirit" series with a message on God working in us and through us despite our weakness. We are pleased to have you with us as we worship Jesus and study His Word!
Pastor Doug is continuing our "Led By The Spirit Series," so make yourself at home as we continue to look at the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
For Father's Day this year, Rev. Larry Frank brought forth a gospel message that challenged men, and women as well, to rise up and take their place in the church as we fulfill the Great Commission.
Pastor Doug Continued our Led By The Spirit series with an in depth look at the Biblical Explanation Of Tongues.
Pastor Doug is continuing our Led By The Spirit series. We will look at the transformation that comes with partnering with the Holy Spirit!
Pastor Doug is continuing our Led By The Spirit series with a teaching on what it looks like to partner with the Holy Spirit. Let's yield to the work of Holy Spirit!
Pastor Doug is starting a new series called, "Led By The Spirit," by talking about the Day of Pentecost.
Pastor Doug encouraged us as we looked at Psalms 95 to everyday worship Jesus with everything we have.
On Mother's Day one of our members, Rev. Hallie McLaughlin, will be sharing the gospel with us and teaching what it truly means to be blessed.
Pastor Doug will be fulfilled his promise in giving his reasons that the Bible supports the doctrine, the rapture of the church. Welcome home and let's worship Jesus, our Blessed Hope!
Pastor Jeff bring the Word about dethroning our idols to give the proper space for Jesus to sit on the thrones of our hearts.
Pastor Juli taught from the story of Elijah and Elisha and encouraged us to look beyond ourselves and to God and what He is calling us to.
Join us as Pastor Pablo brings us the Word while encouraging us to ask the question, "Now What?" Many of us have had an encounter with Jesus Christ. Answering the "Now What?" question is just as important. Let's dive into the Word of God!
We are Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus! Pastor Doug will be encouraging us to encounter the Risen Jesus! Let's worship!
Pastor Doug will be wrapping up our Revelation series with our greatest hope, All Things Become New! Make yourself at home as we worship Jesus!
Pastor Doug reminds us in this message that there is hope as he points us to where there will be multiple Hallelujahs that will be continuously raised before the throne of Almighty God. So, celebrate with us as we look ahead to forever celebrating Jesus for all of eternity!
Pastor Doug will walk us through chapters 17 and 18 in the Book of Revelation. These chapters serve as a warning to avoid all that is counterfeit to all that God has to offer us, the church.
Pastor Doug will be walking us through the fourteenth chapter as we continue our series on the Book of Revelation.
Join us as we study the thirteenth chapter of the Book of Revelation and the counterfeit trinity.
Pastor Doug makes a connection between a story in Revelation and the story of Christmas.
We invite you to worship with us as Pastor Doug continues our Revelation series! We will be looking at the two witnesses and the significance of that last trumpet sounding.
Pastor Doug leads us through the 10th chapter of the Book of Revelation where it mentions a mighty angel.
Good morning! Pastor Doug takes us through the eighth and ninth chapters of the Book of Revelation where we discuss the battle of the will of our enemy, the will of God, and the will of humanity.
We had the privilege to host Jason and Sheila Fisher, missionaries to England, today! Let's be inspired to engage in God's mission today!
Pastor Doug is picking up where he left off last week a message that talks about what in means in the Book of Revelation when it mentions being sealed and secure.
Using the story of the Wise Men, Pastor Jeff encourages us to keep following the light of the world, Jesus Christ!
In continuation of our Revelation series, Pastor Doug brought the message, "Behold The Lamb!"
Pastor Doug continued our Revelation series with a message on the First Impressions Of Heaven.
Pastor Doug continued our series on the Book of Revelation by taking a look at the lukewarm church at Laodicea.
Pastor Doug continued our Revelation series with a message on the church in Philadelphia.
Pastor Doug continued our series in the Book of Revelation with this message, Sardis- The Zombie Church.
Pastor Doug continues our series on Revelation with a teaching about the church in Thyatira. We are encouraged to reject compromise and turn back to Jesus who requires all of our worship.
We were blessed to have Jermel Mayo deliver the Word to us! Jermel encouraged us to invite God into our hearts, into our problems, and into our lives.
Pastor Doug continued our Revelation series by discussing Pergamum who compromised themselves and need to repent.
Pastor Doug continued our series on the Book of Revelation by teaching on Smyrna and how even though they were persecuted, they were prosperous.
Pastor Doug continued our series on Revelation by talking about the church at Ephesus and challenging us to return to our love for Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued our series on the Book of Revelation and he pointed out that the first chapter reveals who Jesus is.
Pastor Doug started a new series on The Book Of Revelation. He gave us some background on the first two verses to help us as we start our study on this important book.
Pastor Pablo finished our wisdom series with teaching on the role of perspective in wisdom and that we get that perspective by coming to Jesus.
Pastor Jeff shared some thoughts from the story of Ruth and encouraged us to examine each choice that we make because it could change your life and the lives of your family for generations.
Pastor Juli continued our Wisdom series by encouraging us to know, apply, and hold up God's Word as the wellspring for our life.
Pastor Doug continues our Wisdom series by encouraging us to use wisdom in the choices we make.
On a day we honored those who graduated from High School, College, and Post-Graduate studies, Pastor Pablo shared some lessons found in the life of Joseph.
Pastor Doug encourages us that we who believe in Jesus have peace that passes understanding in Christ.
Pastor Doug encouraged us to allow the Holy Spirit to bring new life so that life can flow out from us to the world around us.
Pastor Doug, in a story format, pulled thoughts from the Book of Esther to challenge fathers to embrace their purpose, develop character in their child, and be faithful to their task.
Pastor Larry gave us this encouraging message that our worth is found in our creator and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug wrapped up this series with some instruction on the weapons we have to fight our battles in life.
Pastor Doug continued his series of the war between light and darkness and our role in prayer to combat the darkness.
Pastor Doug finished up his message of the war we face between light and darkness and gives us the encouragement that we stand with Jesus in victory through it all!
Pastor Doug delivers a timely word about putting on the full Armor of God because there is a War Of Light And Darkness
Pastor Juli gave a powerful message about maintaining our spiritual lives as well as being diligent in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to those around us.
Pastor Doug taught from two chapters in Psalms that encourage us to lift our eyes and sing in the midst of discouragement!
Pastor Doug invites us to look at the Word and exhorts us to Keep It Together by the trusting in the One who holds all things together!
Pastor Doug offered this encouraging Easter message about Heaven opening up because of Jesus Christ
Pastor Doug in his first message under our state's quarantine regulations, delivered a timely message concerning pleasing God in times of suffering.
Pastor Doug delivered a challenging message regarding serving one another as well as our community especially in regards to the Coronavirus.
Pastor Doug continued our Benchmarks Of Faith series with a challenge to our couples as to what a biblical marriage looks like.
Pastor Doug continued with our Benchmarks Of Faith series with a challenge to life our lives completely devoted to Jesus, a sacrifice of worship that is pleasing to God.
Pastor Pablo encouraged us in our Benchmarks of faith series with a challenging word about prayer, specifically prayer for others.
Pastor Doug helped us by pointing us to the Word and encouraging us to gauge our maturity by our progress and avoiding things that would hinder growth.
Pastor Doug continued our new Benchmarks Of Faith series by encouraging us to weigh our motivations and priorities against God Almighty and give Him the rightful place on the throne of our hearts.
Pastor kicked off our new Benchmarks of Faith series with a message on Focus and with our sights consistently fixed on Christ, we will grow in our faith.
Pastor Jeff brought us a message encouraging us to set aside discouragement and insecurity to pursue Jesus Christ and His healing.
Pastor Doug encouraged us with teaching from Jesus about what healthy spiritual formation looks like.
Pastor Doug kicked off the new year by announcing our priority of getting into God's Word in 2020 because it is the light that illuminates our path.
Pastor Pablo encouraged us in the Book of Philippians about where our value and confidence comes from. We can move forward because we have Jesus Christ Himself.
Pastor Doug preached an inspiring Christmas Eve message where He encouraged us to hear the voice of Jesus calling us home.
Pastor Doug brought our attention to this Christmas story so we can learn lessons about God's sovereignty, His direction, and His love.
Pastor Doug spoke of allowing the Gospel message of Christmas to inspire our head and our heart so that we proclaim that Gospel to the ends of the Earth.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Seize The Moment series with a call for Christians to live in a way that ignites a reaction. Others will see and be inspired to live likewise and God will respond with greater responsibilities as we show our faithfulness in the little things.
Pastor Doug continued our Seize The Moment series with a challenge to say yes to God to allow Him to use us to reach every heart, locally and globally, with the love of Jesus.
Pastor Pablo continued with our Seize The Moment series with an encouragement to simply step out in what God has called us to do and not let fear drive us to disobedience.
Pastor Doug called us out of hiding to boldly take risks for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug continued our Seize The Moment series on October 27th with a message about our influence and what we rely on determines our influence.
Pastor Jeff continued with our Seize The Moment series with an encouragement from God's Word to embrace uncertainty and give that to Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued with our Seize The Moment series with the encouragement to take a step forward in what God is calling you to.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new Seize The Moment series with an encouraging message to Choose Life!
Jay Mooney led us through our making our Faith Promise giving to empower missionaries around the world to preach the Gospel.
Pastor Doug continued with our Missions Emphasis with a challenge for us to examine our attitude about the lost.
Our Ecuador Missions Team shared their testimony of what God did in them and through them as they served in the jungle of Ecuador.
Pastor Doug spoke about who is building your house? Is it God? Is it you? Is it something else entirely? We must build our lives and our families on Jesus Christ and His Word.
Pastor Doug taught on finding wisdom in life and how it relates to our response to conviction, our companions, correction, and cautions.
Pastor Doug preached an installation service for our new Youth and Family Pastor Pablo and his wife, Pastor Rachel Vargas. We get to listen in as Pastor Doug encouraged Pastors Pablo and Rachel to preach the truth in love.
Pastor Juli challenged us to take responsibility for our relationships and our marriages and look to the Word of God to guide our hearts and lives.
Pastor Doug wrapped up the Guarding Your Heart series with a message that encourages us that we have victory over temptation through the Word, the work of Christ, and the Holy Spirit's empowerment.
Pastor Doug continued with our Guarding Your Heart Series with a message about understanding temptation and how to be victorious.
Pastor Dan McLaughlin share a message with us about finishing well the race God has called us to.
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to look up to Jesus our Rescuer instead of living in the filth of our sin and unhealthy condition. The journey might be unpleasant out of bondage, but Jesus will help us and ultimately bring us to a place of life everlasting!
Pastor Mark preached an encouraging message in honor of our graduates, but applicable to all, about how Jesus transforms our hearts to give us life and we have the opportunity to embrace His work in our hearts and lives.
Pastor Doug finished our Attitudes and Emotions series with a message about emotional needs of Fathers.
Pastor Doug continued with our Attitudes series by listing Bad Attitudes Jesus Confronted.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new series, Attitudes And Emotions, with a message that points out that our Attitude Informs Our Journey.
Pastor Doug gave a message giving honor to whom honor is due, Pastor Mark as he is transitioning to a position of with the New York Ministry Network.
Pastor Mark encouraged us in the Word that we can come boldly to God in prayer because He hears us.
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to be defined by the right labels. Jesus erases all the labels that gives us a false identity, and instead gives us a new identity as children of God.
Pastor Doug taught about Thomas and his doubt and how a real encounter with Jesus will turn your doubt into a faith that will make you shout.
Pastor Doug encouraged us this Palm Sunday that there is grace with Jesus when we fail, when we are assaulted, and in the face of injustice.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Empowered series by emphasizing that we are empowered for a mission of reaching all of humanity with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug continued our Empowered series with the truth that the Holy Spirit empowers us to be transformed to be more like Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued our Empowered series with some instruction that being empowered by the Spirit means that we are also work to connect with those around us to point to Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued our Empowered series as he taught from the Word of God the benefits of praying in tongues.
Pastor Doug taught from scripture about what it means to be clothed with power from the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new "Empowered" series with a teaching on one of our core doctrines, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Pastor Doug goes through a list of scriptures teaching this very important truth.
Pastor Larry Frank brought the Word. He encouraged us with the message of God's Immeasurable Love.
Pastor Doug encouraged us that the best way to know what is best in life is determined by us knowing God, and we can know God by prayer.
Tim and Debbie Anderson shared tales from their last 30 plus years of missionary service to Ecuador. Hear how God called them, protected them, and how God opened the door to minister in the Amazon Jungle to the Shuar Tribe.
Pastor Doug called for us to be unified as the Body of Christ and that part of our prayers should be ones that would draw us together as we draw near to Christ.
After a week off due to inclement weather, Pastor Doug continued with our I Pray series with praying for healing. Jesus heals and we trust Him to bring healing to heart, body, and soul.
Pastor Doug continued our I Pray series with an admonishment to share our faith with those around us.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new prayer series, I Pray. This message was encouraging that we can know God's resources, His love, and the ability to live life with fulness.
Due to popular demand we decided for the first time to post our Christmas Eve service. Pastor Doug spoke from the Book of the Revelation and that all is well. We have hope in Jesus today!
Pastor Doug pointed us to the Word to teach that God uses angels to accomplish His will and that we can trust God to look out for our benefit every time.
Pastor Doug continued our Christmas series with a message about the different hearts people had about the Good News of Jesus' birth and how they relate to the hearts of people today.
Pastor Doug encouraged us with a passage in Isaiah in which God shown the prophet that Jesus would come. Such a plan should drive us to excitement and a reason to sing during this Christmas season!
Pastor Doug opened the Christmas season with teaching on how Jesus came as a man, lived a sinless life, and offered us eternal life even though we didn't deserve it.
Chaplain Jason Forte shared the Word with us as he encouraged us to trust Jesus in all things and to continue in the faith even when things get rough.
Our Youth and Family Pastor, Mark Freeman, encouraged us in the Word to inspect our lives to determine what we worship. What do we value? What takes priority? These are just some of the questions he covers in this message as well as the encouragement to turn back to the only One who is worthy of our worship, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Glorious Future series with a celebration service that encouraged us that we were created to do more than we have ever imagined!
Pastor Doug continued the Glorious Future series with an encouragement to be involved in reaching people for Jesus Christ. We were created for this!
Continuing our Glorious Future, Pastor Doug encouraged us in the Word to continue to climb the mountain you are on because God promises that you will reach the top and on to the other side.
Pastor Doug encourages us with this second message of our Glorious Future series by challenging us to consider our lives as a Divine Partnership with God.
Pastor Doug kicked off our Glorious Future series with a challenge to participate in what God is doing at Grace Assembly.
Pastor Doug taught what biblical grace looks like. Is is a concept that can easily get twisted and it is important for every follower of Christ know what grace is, how Jesus shows us grace, and how Jesus uses grace to transform our lives.
Rich and Jenni DeMartino shared their stories of ministry in Mexico and encouraged us to be a part of the Great Commission by sending and supporting missionaries.
Pastor Jeff walked us through Titus 3:1-11 where we are called to be ready to love God and to love others.
Pastor Doug preached from the Bible about different times the Holy Spirit Intersects our lives.
Pastor Juli and the kids "took over" our adult service and Pastor Juli gave the message that Jesus Redeems!
We had Teen Challenge visit our church. We support Teen Challenge and they shared with us how Jesus has changed their life and that which was lost is now restored!
Our intern this summer, Nick Stanton, gave a powerful message about how God knows us, loves us anyway, and has a plan for our life. This should direct us to be real with Jesus.
Pastor Doug interviewed a missionary couple about the call of God on their life to minister to the people of Colombia. Heather and Isaiah Mattocks are missionaries we support at Grace Assembly!
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Vision, Missions, and Values series with presenting some of the values that will enable us to accomplish our Mission. We are committed to: Being God's People - Living In God's Power - Fulfilling God's Purpose.
Pastor Doug continued our Vision, Mission and Values series with unveiling the Mission of Grace Assembly: To Be God's People-Living In God's Power-Fulfilling God's Purpose. Pastor Doug focused primarily on being God's people. We are a royal priesthood! We are chosen by God. We are blessed by God! We are used by God!
Pastor Doug unveiled the vision for Grace Assembly; Locally to globally pursuing every heart with the love of Jesus.
Pastor Doug challenged us to leave the me oriented life and cross the bridge to a deeper joy that can be find in Christ and serving others.
Pastor Mark extended our Life In The Family series by one more message of what it looks like for your family to be a part of God's Family.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Life In The Family Series with a Father's Day message. It both challenged and encouraged fathers to take their very important role seriously as well as encouraging everyone to heal from the mistakes and flaws their fathers have made.
Pastor Doug encouraged us in the Word about the words we use in homes and how they can be used to promote health or not.
Pastor Doug continued our Life In The Family series with a message encouraging parents in fighting for what's best for their children and how to determine what is best for their children. If we view parenting with the perspective of God's glory and His Gospel, then that should lead us in the right direction.
Pastor Doug continued with our Life In The Family series with a message about what it looks like for our families to have open, honest, and loving communication as we serve Jesus
Pastor Doug continued with our Life In The Family series with a message about what it looks like for our families to have open, honest, and loving communication as we serve Jesus
Pastor Doug continued with our Life In The Family Series with how we treat the single people among us and what it looks like for a single follower of Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued with our Life In The Family Series with how we treat the single people among us and what it looks like for a single follower of Jesus.
Pastor Doug continued our Life In The Family Series with this Mother's Day message; A Mother's Faith. He spoke about a mother's encounter with Jesus where she was honest about her problem, persistent about seeking help, which resolved to her receiving a promise.
Pastor Doug started our new series, Life In The Family. This week he asked us to take a look at our family and examine if we have health in our family. If we look in the Word of God we will see how families interact and what is the basis of their being.
Pastor Doug continued our Life In The Family Series with this Mother's Day message; A Mother's Faith. He spoke about a mother's encounter with Jesus where she was honest about her problem, persistent about seeking help, which resolved to her receiving a promise.
Pastor Doug started our new series, Life In The Family. This week he asked us to take a look at our family and examine if we have health in our family. If we look in the Word of God we will see how families interact and what is the basis of their being.
Pastor Mark invited us to let Jesus change our hearts to love His mission and seek to accomplish it Until All Know.
Pastor Mark teaches on having the Heart of God. As we take a closer look at how God's heart works we get a better picture for how our hearts should work. If we desire to be in rhythm with God we need Jesus to transform our hearts and make them look like His!
Pastor Jeff made a call for us to return to the Word of God. The Word of God brings light not only to point to what needs attention in our life, but it also points us to the people who can benefit from that light. We as followers of Christ are meant to be people of the Word.
Pastor Jeff made a call for us to return to the Word of God. The Word of God brings light not only to point to what needs attention in our life, but it also points us to the people who can benefit from that light. We as followers of Christ are meant to be people of the Word.
Pastor Doug reminded us today that Jesus changes the way we think about things and as a result our lives are transformed. We say goodbye to the things we used to value in order to embrace the life He has called us to live.
Pastor Doug reminded us today that Jesus changes the way we think about things and as a result our lives are transformed. We say goodbye to the things we used to value in order to embrace the life He has called us to live.
We were made to share life with one another. We need friendship and we meet this need in one another and we meet this need especially in Jesus Christ.
Life is full of questions and Jesus answered those questions when He was raised from the dead. Pastor Doug encouraged us this Easter season to turn to Jesus with our questions of doubt, guilt, and death.
We were made to share life with one another. We need friendship and we meet this need in one another and we meet this need especially in Jesus Christ.
Life is full of questions and Jesus answered those questions when He was raised from the dead. Pastor Doug encouraged us this Easter season to turn to Jesus with our questions of doubt, guilt, and death.
This Palm Sunday we are reminded that Jesus not only came as Savior, but He also came as a King. Jesus proved all throughout history that our world presents a contrary image of what is important, what gives value, and what can be done to obtain what is important and valuable. Jesus is a different kind of King than the leaders of this world and His kingdom stands in contrast to the Kingdoms of this world.
In our fourth message in our "Beyond" series Pastor Doug taught about what the Bible says about Heaven. Why should we think about Heaven now? What will we experience. These are SOME of the questions that are answered in this message. Here's a quote from the message, "It will be impossible to exaggerate the joys of Heaven."
This Palm Sunday we are reminded that Jesus not only came as Savior, but He also came as a King. Jesus proved all throughout history that our world presents a contrary image of what is important, what gives value, and what can be done to obtain what is important and valuable. Jesus is a different kind of King than the leaders of this world and His kingdom stands in contrast to the Kingdoms of this world.
The follower of Jesus is made a follower because of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that points us to Jesus, confirms that we are following Jesus, corrects us when we fail to follow Jesus, and empowers us to accomplish what we have been called by Jesus to do.
The follower of Jesus is made a follower because of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that points us to Jesus, confirms that we are following Jesus, corrects us when we fail to follow Jesus, and empowers us to accomplish what we have been called by Jesus to do.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our series, "I need An Answer To Prayer," with the prayer for salvation. The greatest prayer we can ever pray is the prayer for Jesus to rescue us from sin and death. It is this prayer that enables all of goodness that comes from a relationship with God Almighty.
God is on to bless His people. All of scripture reveals example after example of His blessing on His creation. God especially provides blessing for our family, our career, our finances, when we are in need, and His blessing both reveals and enables the divine purpose He has on our lives.
Pastor Doug wrapped up our series, "I need An Answer To Prayer," with the prayer for salvation. The greatest prayer we can ever pray is the prayer for Jesus to rescue us from sin and death. It is this prayer that enables all of goodness that comes from a relationship with God Almighty.
God is on to bless His people. All of scripture reveals example after example of His blessing on His creation. God especially provides blessing for our family, our career, our finances, when we are in need, and His blessing both reveals and enables the divine purpose He has on our lives.
God provides freedom in our difficult circumstances, in our own habits, addictions and sin, as well as spiritual freedom for all of eternity. Let us accept Jesus' invitation of freedom!
God provides freedom in our difficult circumstances, in our own habits, addictions and sin, as well as spiritual freedom for all of eternity. Let us accept Jesus' invitation of freedom!
God has a history of providing for His children. We see examples of that in the Bible, and we continue to see His hand of provision in our lives today as He provides are basic needs, financial needs, direction, and most of all He provides us with His presence.
God has a history of providing for His children. We see examples of that in the Bible, and we continue to see His hand of provision in our lives today as He provides are basic needs, financial needs, direction, and most of all He provides us with His presence.
Pastor Doug kicked of a new series called, "I Need An Answer To Prayer." We started off with asking prayer for direction. When we ask God for direction in our lives we acknowledge our weakness and trust God to transform your life and take you where you need to be.
We all need forgiveness. Not only has humanity proven to offend other members of humanity time and time again, but we has creation have repeatedly offended the Creator throughout all of time. Pastor Doug continued with the second message in the "I Need An Answer To Prayer" series with "The Prayer of Forgiveness" and the humility that comes with it.
On our Annual Healing Service, Pastor Doug continues with the third message in the "I Need An Answer To Prayer" series with "The Prayer for Healing". Jesus is our Healer and we come to Him for healing in our bodies, our minds, our hearts, our souls, and our relationships.
On our Annual Healing Service, Pastor Doug continued the "I Need An Answer To Prayer" series with the prayer for healing. Jesus is our Healer and we come to Him for healing in our bodies, our minds, our hearts, our souls, and our relationships.
We all need forgiveness. Not only has humanity proven to offend other members of humanity time and time again, but we has creation have repeated offended the Creator throughout all of time. Pastor Doug continued the "I Need An Answer To Prayer" series with The Prayer of Forgiveness and the humility that comes with it.
Pastor Doug kicked of a new series called, "I Need An Answer To Prayer." We started off with asking prayer for direction. When we ask God for direction in our lives we acknowledge our weakness and trust God to transform your life and take you where you need to be.
Pastor Duane Durst, Superintendent of the New York Ministry Network, celebrated with us on our 100 year anniversary as a church. He encouraged us to prepare for something amazing! As we look forward as individuals and as a church family, let us prepare for the amazing as we trust God to lead and guide us!
Pastor Duane Durst, Superintendent of the New York Ministry Network, celebrated with us on our 100 year anniversary as a church. He encouraged us to prepare for something amazing! As we look forward as individuals and as a church family, let us prepare for the amazing as we trust God to lead and guide us!
Pastor Juli brought a warning to us that we encounter a spiritual battle every day. We must be prepared for this battle. But there is no reason to fear. If we rely on Jesus,instead of ourselves, we will be victorious!
Pastor Doug encouraged us during this Christmas Eve service with the Christmas message which is a message of peace for all of humanity.
Pastor Doug revisited our Christmas series after last week's Musical by our little ones. The message of Christmas is the message of the Gospel that is based on past promises, offers help in the present, and points to future glory.
Pastor Doug taught from the Christmas story where the news of Jesus' coming was being proclaimed. It was called Good News! Pastor Doug explained how this news was indeed Good News.
Pastor Mark shared during this season of Thanksgiving about a life of thankfulness. We have been given much especially the Gospel. In light of the Gospel, are we really thankful?
The life of a follower of Jesus should be one of gratitude. We have been so much to be grateful for! Do we take the time to count our blessings? Do we reach out to other to let them know that we are grateful for them?
Pastor Doug wrapped up our Spirit of Generosity series by talking about the power of a life that has been transformed by Jesus Christ. We all need Jesus to give us life and when He does it empowers us to live generously for others
Pastor Doug continued in our Spirit of Generosity series with a reminder that what we have is not ours and what we need cannot be found here. Both of those things direct our focus to where it needs to be, Jesus Christ!
Pastor Doug came back to our Spirit of Generosity Series by warning us of the dangers of being preoccupied and controlled by money. If our hearts are not right we can allow money to dictate how we invest, how we love, and what we value. May Jesus change our hearts to severe the bondage that comes when we allow money to control us.
We had one of our missionaries speak this Sunday, John White. John ministers to and provides care for Pastors throughout New York State. John spoke of the challenges of being a pastor and how we can be encouraging to our pastors throughout the year.
In continuing our Spirit of Generosity series, Pastor Doug challenged us to serve the way Jesus served.
Pastor Doug continued in our Spirit of Generosity Series by sharing in the Word about what it looks like to be generous in our hospitality. If we invite other into our lives and seek their comfort and blessing we show them the love of Christ and we win the right to speak truth into their life.
Pastor Doug kicked off our new series, A Spirit of Generosity. This week we looked at being generous in forgiveness. We have been forgiven much by Jesus Christ. We can forgive others no matter the grievance.
Pastor Bill Kirk, Assistant Superintendent of the New York Ministry Network, closes our Missions Emphasis Week with a encouraging message on devoting ourselves to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug encouraged us in the Word that we can take comfort that God considers us His own. We are secure in Him, and we can and should respond to Him with love and obedience.
Pastor Doug kicked off the new school year by sharing some wisdom from Proverbs that places our focus and our priorities on Jesus first! Pastor John Ginnan closed the service by praying over our students and teachers.
Our guest, Pastor Keith DeMent, encouraged us in the Word of God that we have success through Jesus Christ and asked us to reflect on whether our lives are set up around Christ or are they set up around ourselves?
Pastor Jeff used the story of Ruth as an example to encourage us with the glorious truth that our freedom and deliverance has been bought and paid for by Jesus Christ!
Pastor Jeff encouraged us to be people who respond to need the way Jesus would. We must be people of action that speak out against injustice and people who actively engage others in need.
Pastor Doug exhorted us that God breaths life into us and we can stand as people of action and joy because of His breath in our lungs!
Pastor Doug was led to share the story of the man who was robbed, beaten and left by the side of the road. We will encounter moments in life where we will feel like this man. The challenge is to remember where our treasure lies, guard against what the enemy is ultimately after, and remember the promise of our recovery!
Barry Meguiar, host of Velocity Channel's "Car Crazy" and President and Founder of Meguiar Car Care Products shares his story.
Pastor Doug challenged us to imagine with him all the possibilities that God can do if we dare to believe that He will empower us and provide for us. This was the kickoff to our building fund. Exciting times are in store for those who trust in Him!
Pastor Mark encouraged us with the wonderful truth that Jesus Christ and His Gospel changes everything!
Pastor Doug encouraged parents on Fathers Day to build a legacy for their children to follow. He encouraged us to be what we want our children to be and to partner with God to tackle the responsibility that comes with parenting.
Pastor Doug explores the various connection we experience in life and encourages us to maintain our connection to our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ!
Pastor Doug encouraged us with a passage that encourages us to work in preparation for what God is about to do in the future. The rest of the pastoral staff shared their hearts and vision for the future as well as the challenges and obstacles that our current property presents. Pastor Doug ended with this sentence, "We CAN'T do God's part, and God WON'T do our part."
Pastor Doug closed our Beyond Series with some Good News about God's plan to make all things new. Specifically, we will be looking at the New Heavens and Earth and what that means for us as believers
This Mothers Day Pastor Doug encouraged all women to step up to be who God has called them to be and to rely on the Holy Spirit to transform them.
What does God reward? What does He notice? What is noteworthy with Him? How will He express His appreciation? These are some of the questions Pastor Doug tackles and may it encourage you to live a life worthy of being rewarded.
God is a God of justice. At the end of days there will be a judgment pronounced on all of those who rejected Jesus Christ. No one can escape this judgment. But the Good News declares that God does not want ANY to perish, but to have life through Jesus Christ.
Pastor Doug brought instruction in the Word about what the Bema Seat has been and what it will be when Jesus judges believers. How should we live in light of this information? Pastor Doug unpacks all of this in this message.
Pastor Doug brought great hope on Easter Sunday that we have been given a great gift, Jesus Christ. It is this gift that not only defines this life, but it enables us to live it and live it well. It is Jesus in us that is the hope of humanity!
The story of Jesus entering Jerusalem is filled with many contrasts. He was celebrated, but many had different reasons to celebrated and different expectations of Jesus. Pastor Doug encouraged us in the Word to celebrate Christ as our Savior and Lord.
Pastor Doug preached the hope that we have in the Gospel and the promise of our new bodies in heaven. We have hope in His resurrection! We have hope in Christ!
It is a difficult thing to comprehend and it is certainly unpleasant to think about it, but the the Word of God speaks about the reality of Hell. Pastor Doug brought encouragement from the Word of God about the Difficult Doctrine of Hell, and the Good News is this simple; While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The Good News does not negate Hell's reality, but it rescues us from its clutches when we trust Jesus with our lives.
Death inevitably comes to us all. We can wait for it or confront it. What does death look like? What are death's effects? Why is there death? These are the questions that Pastor Doug answers as he teaches from the Bible
Pastor Doug taught from the Bible about the promise of eternity. There is a realm outside this physical world and many pursue their understanding of that world in a variety of ways. There are ways that are deceptive and unhealthy. There is also the Word of God that gives us truth and life. Pastor Doug encouraged us with the promise that eternity isn't something we have to be afraid of. Instead it is welcomed for those who are believers in Jesus!
Pastor Doug teaches from God's Word about the various ways God may choose to guide us through life into His will.
Jesus didn't come to be served but to serve and He calls us to serve as well. Pastor Doug taught from the Word of God about what the mind of a servant looks like.
Pride is inherently selfish. When our pride is unchecked it can damage our relationships with God and with people, and it will eventually poison our soul. Thankfully Jesus came in spite of our pride and offers us life that sets us free from our pride.
Pastor Doug taught about what makes a church healthy. Multiple leaders, faithful pastors, and a body of believers who serve one another are just a few characteristics of a healthy church
Jesus has many reasons to heal us. He wants to bring glory to His Heavenly Father. He heals to show that he has conquered sin, disease, and death. He heals to show his victory over the enemy. He heals because he loves us. Pastor Doug encouraged us in the Word and we prayed for healing. What a great time!
Pastor Mark interviewed Terry and Bridget Rosch about their call and ministry to the people of Panama.
The Bible calls us to pray for one another and Pastor Doug taught from scripture in how to pray for others.
Pastor Doug encouraged us in what to look for in 2017. We are reminded in scripture where our hope is found where I focus should lie, so no matter what we find in 2017, we should look with those things in mind.
Jesus came to take upon Himself all of the sin, shame, hurt, disease, and burden of humanity. Pastor Doug encouraged us today to bring everything to Jesus because He is our healer!
Pastor Mark, Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Doug introduce the new series we will be going through for the next several weeks. The series is based on the book The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. Today Pastor Mark & Mel share their testimony of God's physical healing in the life of one of their newborn twins, Kaia. Pastor Jeff expounded on the Biblical text regarding Jericho and the faith the Israelites demonstrated as they obeyed God's instructions. Next week Pastor Doug will open the sermon with his point "Define Your Dreams" that we did not get to today. Please be sure to join us for that service!
The Holy Spirit is our greatest prayer partner. We do not have to be a discouraged or sad people. Let us bind together and agree with each other in prayer for the needs of brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Holy Spirit enables us to love people showing them Christ in the physical as well as it enables us to do the supernatural for God's glory.
Pastor Doug DeMent began a new series Titled Take God at His Word. In this, the first of the series Pastor Doug speaks specifically about our finances in relationship to God's promise to enrich us in every way.
Pastor Mark gives us a New Years challenge to "seek God first." As we reflect on the past year our desire for this year is to live a life spiritually consumed. We were challenged to put God first in our day by seeking Him, week by worshiping together, month by being generous with our giving and year. by fasting and seeking God for his will for this year
In this thanksgiving message Pastor Mark Freeman teaches us that God has already provided everything we need to fulfill His purposes for our life. We have so much to be thankful for and it all comes from our heavenly father. For many of us it is our perspective that needs to be adjusted for us to see what we have to be thankful for.
Prayer is the life line between us and God and yet to often we misunderstand its purpose and for some we don't even understand how to do it. In this final part of Pastor Doug DeMent's series on prayer we take a look at Peter's relationship with Jesus and we see a Prayer of Protection, of Redemption, and Restoration.
Prayer is the life line between us and God and yet to often we misunderstand its purpose and for some, we misunderstand even how to do it. I this second part of Pastor Doug DeMent's series on prayer he gives us some practical teaching on how to pray everyday.
Prayer is the life line between us and God and yet so often we misunderstand its purpose and for some, we even misunderstand how to do it. Pastor Doug DeMent begins a four part series on Prayer with this message "Why Pray?" In this message Pastor Doug teaches the purpose of prayer and the way God works through Prayer.