Erie First Podcast with Pastor Nichole Schreiber

What do you pray for? When do you pray? Are there people or things that you won't pray for? We've diving into the practical aspects of prayer in our new series, LET US PRAY. Pastor Daniel Brooker is starting this series with a look at who and what we pray for.

Is our worship for God or is it for me? Pastor Andrew Rupp examines our attitude towards worship and how we can overcome the roadblocks that get in the way of our relationship with God.

At Christmas we celebrate the greatest gift ever given– the birth of Jesus Christ. Pastor Nichole Schreiber is joined by Pastor Daniel Brooker to examine this powerful gift and how we should respond to it.

What is the importance of giving gold to a baby, and what does it signify for us today? Pastor Nichole continues our series, THE GIFT, and we'll see the different reactions to the idea that Jesus was a king, and then examine our own reactions to Jesus being Lord of our lives.

What was the significance of the wise men bringing myrrh to the baby Jesus? What exactly is myrrh, and what does that gift symbolize for us today? Pastor Nichole continues THE GIFT, and we'll see how the wise men help foreshadow Jesus' eventual journey to the cross.

Why did the wise men bring frankincense, myrrh, and gold to the baby Jesus? What was their importance then, and what do they symbolize for us today? Pastor Nichole begins THE GIFT, a Christmas series where she'll examine the significance of each of the gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus. Today, we'll see how frankincense prophetically demonstrates that Jesus is our High Priest.

Are you true to the life that you have been called to live? When you know who you are it influences how you live! Pastor Quint Lindblad concludes his series by helping us understand how your identity in Christ is vital for living a life worthy of the gospel.

No matter how hard we try, all relationships eventually struggle and have hardships. How do we continue to pursue living a life worthy of the gospel when relationships turn difficult? Pastor Quint Lindblad continues his series and examines how we can trust God when "loving one another" becomes uncomfortable.

What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? We know that we should "love one another," but sometimes the people around us can be a bit a hard to love. Pastor Quint Lindblad starts a new series that examines how we should conduct ourselves in our everyday relationships as we pursue Christ.

While it is possible to give without a deep understanding of God’s grace, it is impossible to have a deep understanding of God's grace and not give. Jesus Christ pours out His love for us. He makes a way for our selfish, human, sinful hearts to be forgiven. Sacrificial giving is a response to God’s grace towards us.

Generosity must be built into your spiritual strategy. We can overcome our naturally selfish hearts when we discover the joy created by being generous.

God rewards good stewardship, and the foundation of stewardship is found in our obedience. Financial concerns test the trust of all people, but God can be trusted. When He makes promises about providing for His people, we can know without a shadow of a doubt He will deliver. But the steps to blessing always begin with obedience.

Sharing our stories encourages others by reminding us of the power and promises of God. No matter where you are in your story, we know how it ends– in victory, hope, and redemption.

Missionaries JT & Rachel Espejo shares the harrowing story of being trapped in the middle of a warzone when the Sudanese civil war suddenly broke out. Hear the miracles and powerful lessons God showed them as their incredible story played out. 

Your testimony is one of most powerful tools you have for sharing the transformational power of Jesus with others. But many people have never shared their testimony– the story of how Jesus has transformed your life. Pastor Danielle Frano shares a step-by-step method of what we should share and how to share your story effectively.

Every generation needs to invest in the next. You never know how God is going to use you– your faith may live on in others and influence spaces and places you would never dream possible.

Does your life help people see Jesus more clearly? Having influence never starts with a title or a platform. Influence starts by loving the people around you. Pastor Nichole looks God's calling on each of us to be influential for His glory.

Every person in the family of God is invaluable, no one is inadequate. We are each a part of the body of Christ– if one part of the body isn’t working, then the whole body suffers. The Church needs each and every one of us. Pastor Nichole kicks off a new series called I'M IN, where she examines what it truly means to be the church.

Our mission field is where are feet are. Pastors Ally Sarring and TJ Schaefer, directors of Edinboro Chi Alpha, discuss what God is doing on our college campuses and share testimonies from current college students.

Pastor Nichole shares the practical steps we can take when praying for people who are far from God and how our own prayer of availability can lead to a whole new encounter God. ⁠Click here to download⁠⁠⁠  the PRAY MORE Resource Guide featuring fasting tips and prayer guides including our Neighborhood Prayer Walk guide.

There are 3000 promises of God in the scripture, and we can ask God for each and every of them. Pastor Nichole discusses the power of speaking God’s words back to Him in prayer.  Click here to download⁠⁠  the PRAY MORE Resource Guide featuring fasting tips and prayer guides including our Neighborhood Prayer Walk guide.

God wants us to experience His presence and protection, not remain a prisoner of the world we live in. Pastor Don Fisher examines the prayer of Jabez to see how we can offer new prayers in a new way that turns natural expectations upside down.  Click here to download⁠  the PRAY MORE Resource Guide featuring fasting tips and prayer guides including our Neighborhood Prayer Walk guide.

We're kicking off our new PRAY MORE series where we'll spend 21 days focused on prayer and fasting. Pastor Nichole shares how the many lessons of the tabernacle in the Old Testament can impact and improve our prayer lives today. Click here to download the PRAY MORE Resource Guide featuring fasting tips and prayer guides including our Neighborhood Prayer Walk guide.

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our HEROES OF THE FAITH series, we are examining two biblical characters each week to see how their stories encourage and motivate our faith today. Today Pastor Danielle Frano shares on James, the brother of Jesus, and Pastor Quinn Lindblad examines the story of Ruth and what lessons we can l...

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our HEROES OF THE FAITH series, we are examining two biblical characters each week to see how their stories encourage and motivate our faith today. Today Pastor Nichole shares on the Apostle Philip and what happens when we're available for God to use us and Pastor Daniel Brooker examines...