First Assembly of God Freehold

02/14/21 | All throughout The Book of Kings, people’s hearts were far from God. Yet even though people were divided, God still chose to move among them. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff unpacks the story of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18-19). Although his father did evil in the eyes of the Lord, Hezekiah changed the legacy of his father and modeled a godly life. From his life, we see: 1) Turnaround 2) Held Fast...

02/07/21 | All throughout The Book of Kings, people’s hearts were far from God. Yet even though people were divided, God still chose to move among them. In Week 2, Pastor Jeff unpacks the story of King Joash. Even though God set him up for success, his heart still strayed from God as he: 1) Had a "follow the leader" faith  2) Neglected the strongholds  3) Surrendered what was sacred&nbsp...

01/31/21  -  All throughout The Book of Kings, people’s hearts were far from God. Yet even though people were divided, God still chose to move among them. In the first week of this new series, Pastor Jeff shows how the Lord will draw near to us if we choose to draw near to him. Looking at Deuteronomy 30:1-9, we see that if we follow The Lord’s Requirements to remember and return, The Lor...

How exactly does Jesus want us to grow beyond our "tribes" without elevating ourselves above others? Also, are Mormons Christian? Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal & Pastor Todd discuss these questions, and also talk about how Freehold KidMin & Novation Youth foster an amazing community where your kids and students can grow to become more like Jesus, and make lifelong friendships in the process.

01/24/21 | No matter who you are, we all know that being with someone different than us can sometimes be difficult; said another way, we’re tempted to be tribal. However, Jesus wants us to grow beyond our tribes; he prayed for this kind of unity in his church (John 17:20-21). Reading from Ephesians 2:11-22, Pastor Matt reminds us that the goal isn’t to become like each other; it’s to become like J...

01/17/21 | How can we make the most of 2021 without knowing entirely what the future holds? Thankfully, we can find timeless wisdom in God’s Word that will always be true no matter what may be coming next. Pastor Jeff pulls 10 principles from Proverbs chapter 3, and this week talks about principles #8 - #10: 8) Do Not Withhold Good From Those Who Deserve It (v. 27-28) 9) Do Not Plot Harm Against Y...

"What are some things you're hoping for in the New Year?" Pastor Matt asks this question to Pastor Jamal, Pastor Todd & Missionary Tara Matthews before they discuss the Sunday Sermon. We talk about biblical generosity, the challenge & joy of the Lord's discipline, and what it would be like to be in Solomon's shoes where God said He would give Solomon anything he asked for (1 Kings 3). We t...

01/10/21 | How can we make the most of 2021 without knowing entirely what the future holds? Thankfully, we can find timeless wisdom in God’s Word that will always be true no matter what may be coming next. Pastor Jeff pulls 10 principles from Proverbs chapter 3, and this week talks about principles #4 - #7: 4) Honor the Lord with Your Wealth (v. 9-10) 5) Do Not Despise the Lord's Discipline (v. 11...

Happy New Year!  Does faithfulness always have to be a grind? Could we be living from a place of joy in our relationships with God and with others? Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal, and Pastor Todd discuss the Sunday sermon and talk more about faithfulness, putting our trust in the Lord, and being "wise in our own eyes" (all from Proverbs chapter 3). Pastor Todd shares about the time when he shook h...

01/03/21 | How can we make the most of 2021 without knowing entirely what the future holds? Thankfully, we can find timeless wisdom in God’s Word that will always be true no matter what may be coming next. Pastor Jeff pulls 10 principles from Proverbs chapter 3, and focuses on the first 3 this week: 1) Let Love & Faithfulness Never Leave You (v. 3-4) 2) Trust in the Lord with all your Heart (v...

How do we stay active when we find ourselves in a time of waiting? What might God be revealing in our lives during this time? Pastor Matt sits down and discusses these thoughts with Missionary Tara Matthews and with [guest appearance!] Sawyer Matthews, talking about our own lives and how we've seen God work through these times in our lives.

12/27/20 | With December 25th behind us, now what? Even though many of us are eager to embrace a new year, Pastor Todd shares the perfect “post-Christmas” story about a man named Simeon, an example for us in Luke 2 about what it means to wait well. Pastor Todd encourages us through looking at Simeon’s example that in order to wait well, we must: 1) Be Active 2) Widen Your View 3) Let Your Heart Be...

12/20/20 |  Join us for Christmas services! It won’t be the same without you and yours, so find a time to attend together!

Pastor Matt quizzes Pastor Jamal & Pastor Todd on some more Christmas Trivia, and then we talk about the Sunday Sermon in more depth. While the sermon emphasized God's holiness and Mankind's sinfulness, we also highlight scriptures that talk about how we are to be holy as a result of what Christ has done for us. We also talk about how even though God's presence is always with us through the Ho...

12/13/20 | Gifts bring us closer to one another. A gift is a sign of love and respect, a symbol of intimacy and connection. This weekend, come experience the gift that will lift your spirits, strengthen your relationships, and bring you closer to your Creator.

Quiz time! Pastor Matt asks Pastor Jamal, Pastor Todd, and Missionary Tara Matthews some questions about the original Christmas Story. We then talk about aspects of the Christmas story that have stood out to us over the years, and then discuss more of the Sunday sermon: myrrh, Jesus' sacrifice, and how he continues to function as our Savior.

12/06/20 | A good gift has value. We cherish what we’ve been given when we know it comes at a high price or a steep cost. But the most valuable gift of all is already paid for—and it was bought for you. Week 1, Pastor Jeff shows how the gift of myrrh represents Jesus as the Suffering Servant, and ultimately, our Savior.

How can someone understand the gospel, yet not be "fluent" in it? Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal, Pastor Todd & Missionary Tara Matthews discuss this concept in greater detail. We talk about ways that we can unintentionally distort the gospel in our own lives, and having the right perspective when it comes to placing our hope in Jesus versus things in this world.

11/29/2020 | This year, many of us have found clarity when it comes to our how we manage our time and relationships. The most essential point of clarity, however, must be about the gospel. Pastor Jamal talks about how as Christians, we must gain Gospel Clarity so that we can be great at Gospel Fluency; being able to speak the gospel in any and every situation. It's one thing to understand it, but...

Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal, Pastor Todd, & Missionary Tara Matthews discuss Pastor Jeff's message "Beyond Thanksgiving." Pastor Matt starts off with a History of Thanksgiving Quiz, and then we move the discussion into thankfulness and the Sunday message. We talk about the difference between praise & thanksgiving, and the difference between a "formula" and a "principle," with Pastor Jamal di...

11/22/20 | It’s one thing to say what you’re thankful for; it’s another to answer why you’re thankful for it. Reading from Psalm 100, Pastor Jeff distinguishes between thanksgiving and praise, noting that “Thanksgiving gets our foot in the door, but praise takes us higher and further into God’s presence.” This Thanksgiving, let’s go beyond thanksgiving.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal, Pastor Todd & Missionary Tara Matthews talk about their own personal devotional lives, as Pastor Jeff gave a window into his devotional life for the Sunday message. We talk about how seasons of life affect it, as well as some other tools that we use to enhance our devotions. We also talk about Pastor Jeff's sermon, specifically discussing the part of Acts 27 when the...

11/15/20 | How do you stay calm, confident & courageous during a storm? Pastor Jeff gives a window into what his personal devotional life looks like; how he approaches the scriptures and pulls out spiritual truths for what we face today. Looking at Acts 27, Pastor Jeff reminds us to: Remember God's presence (Acts 27:23) Remember God's purpose (Acts 27:24) Remember God's promises (Acts 27:25) R...

Pastor Matt, Pastor Jamal, and Missionary Tara Matthews try to describe 2020 in one word. We talk about managing vs. solving tension, how Christians are more affected by society than the other way around, and allowing the gospel to pierce through and change us.

11/08/2020 | It's tough to describe what 2020 has been like in just one word: unprecedented, hellacious, even apocalyptic. Considering the state of tension our nation is in right now, Pastor Jeff looks at what the Hebrews writer says about Moses in Hebrews 11:24-27. Moses' life is an example for us to live by in what can feel like a wilderness type of experience. Moses resolved these tensions earl...