First Assembly of God Freehold

06/18/23 | We have RULES for everything. There are rules of the road, rules for the games we play, rule of law. Spiritually speaking, a RULE OF LIFE consists of core values, core beliefs, and core practices. It’s a CODE OF CONDUCT—rituals and routines, decisions and disciplines—by which we live our lives. Happy Father’s Day! In Week 3, we look at perhaps the most famous, as well as controversial,...

06/11/23 | We have RULES for everything. There are rules of the road, rules for the games we play, rule of law. Spiritually speaking, a RULE OF LIFE consists of core values, core beliefs, and core practices. It’s a CODE OF CONDUCT—rituals and routines, decisions and disciplines—by which we live our lives. In Week 2, Pastor Jeff shows how we must Listen, Learn, and Live out God’s Word. When we do,...

06/04/23 | We have RULES for everything. There are rules of the road, rules for the games we play, rule of law. Spiritually speaking, a RULE OF LIFE consists of core values, core beliefs, and core practices. It’s a CODE OF CONDUCT—rituals and routines, decisions and disciplines—by which we live our lives. In Week 1, Pastor Matt explores the “Rule of Joy.” The Christian life promises us peace, free...

05/21/23 | If you could be any superhero for one day, who would you choose? Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Superman, Iron Man…there’s so many we could pick. Yet God has given us something far greater than a fictional superpower - The Holy Spirit. Pastor Jeff speaks of “Digital Babylon;” just as Daniel and his friends were tempted to compromise as they entered the nation of Babylon, ou...

05/21/23 | As the world continues to change around us, we need the power of the Holy Spirit in order to live out the life God has for us. Pastor Jeff talks about how today, we live in what can be compared to “Digital Babylon,” in a culture that is constantly trying to get believers to compromise. Yet Jesus empowers us through His Spirit to live a different, effective, powerful life to please God....

05/14/23 | This Mother’s Day, we’re honored to have with us our missionary guest, Missionary Wendy Wright.

05/07/23 | If Jesus was editing your life, What Would Jesus Undo? We tie ourselves in knots going through the motions to meet the world’s expectations. But we weren’t created for that. Whether you’re struggling to find a new start or looking for a place to grow, it’s time to get real about who you’re meant to be. In Week 4, Pastor Jeff says this might be the hardest message of the series yet! Read...

04/30/23 | If Jesus was editing your life, What Would Jesus Undo? We tie ourselves in knots going through the motions to meet the world’s expectations. But we weren’t created for that. Whether you’re struggling to find a new start or looking for a place to grow, it’s time to get real about who you’re meant to be. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff & Pastor Matt tag team the message and talk about how Jesu...

04/23/23 | If Jesus was editing your life, What Would Jesus Undo? We tie ourselves in knots going through the motions to meet the world’s expectations. But we weren’t created for that. Whether you’re struggling to find a new start or looking for a place to grow, it’s time to get real about who you’re meant to be. In Week 2, Pastor Bonnie challenges us to worship God not for what we get out of it,...

04/16/23 | If Jesus was editing your life, What Would Jesus Undo? We tie ourselves in knots going through the motions to meet the world’s expectations. But we weren’t created for that. Whether you’re struggling to find a new start or looking for a place to grow, it’s time to get real about who you’re meant to be. In Week 1, Pastor Jeff reads from Jesus’ words in Revelation 3 about believers who ha...

04/09/23 | Happy Resurrection Sunday! We've all become a bit skeptical because of the false promises, false hopes, and even false advertising from the culture around us. Yet on this Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeff reminds of the incredible truth that the tomb is empty! The Resurrection confirms God's promises to us: 1) The Empty Cross promises us Forgiveness 2) The Empty Tomb promises us Eterna...

04/02/23 | On Palm Sunday, we celebrate how Jesus is King and Worthy of Worship. Pastor Matt reads the the Triumphal Entry in Luke 19:36-40, and shows Four Truths about Worship that we can learn from the greater context of Luke 19: 1) Worship humbly (v. 11) 2) Worship with action (v. 12-27) 3) Worship at all times (v. 40) 4) Worship is the Pathway to Peace (v. 42)

03/26/23 | Pastor Jeff shares 7 Truths from the story of Zacchaeus when it comes to missions and those who are lost and far from God: 1) People are hurting and incomplete without Christ 2) People cannot reach God by their own efforts 3) God loves lost people and wants them to be saved 4) Happiness, joy, and contentment can only come to one when they find the Lord 5) God doesn’t care how much sin a...

03/12/23 | Today we’re celebrating what God has done through missions in 28 years at First Assembly! In Philippians 1:27, the Apostle Paul instructs us to “contend as one.” In this passage, we see Paul instruct us to: 1) Be unified in the Spirit 2) Be unified in heart & mind 3) Be unified in purpose Pastor Jeff highlights how when we live this out as a church community, God is able to do incre...

03/05/23 | Pastor Matt shares what it was like to witness the Holy Land as 26 people from our church recently came back from a trip to Israel. Each point in the message ties back to places that the group was able to visit, sharing not only its significance, but their personal testimonies of how God moved as well. Pastor Matt talks about how “Running Where Jesus Walked” supercharges your faith. Yet...

02/26/23 | How do we find the courage to step up when God calls us to do so? The Book of Esther serves as our guide in this series as we study the different characters in the story, how God was at work behind the scenes, and how each player in the story found the courage to step up and step out as God called them to. In Week 4, Pastor Jeff goes over the climactic ending of the Book of Esther as he...

02/19/23 | How do we find the courage to step up when God calls us to do so? The Book of Esther serves as our guide in this series as we study the different characters in the story, how God was at work behind the scenes, and how each player in the story found the courage to step up and step out as God called them to. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff highlights the life of Mordecai as he unpacks The Courage...

02/05/23 | How do we find the courage to step up when God calls us to do so? The Book of Esther serves as our guide in this series as we study the different characters in the story, how God was at work behind the scenes, and how each player in the story found the courage to step up and step out as God called them to. In Week 2, Pastor Matt talks about the Courage of Inconvenience. Although we don’...

02/05/23 | How do we find the courage to step up when God calls us to do so? The Book of Esther serves as our guide in this series as we study the different characters in the story, how God was at work behind the scenes, and how each player in the story found the courage to step up and step out as God called them to. In Week 1, Pastor Jeff talks about the Courage of Conviction. A “conviction” is a...

01/29/23 | Pastor Bonnie shares from the Word of God what God has placed on her heart. Reading from 2 Corinthians 3:18, and using object lessons and some powerful stories, Pastor Bonnie challenges us to “Be a Reflector” of the presence of God. Just as in photography, a reflector is something that reduces shadows. In this world, Pastor Bonnie shows how we are to do this: 1) Live 2) Love 3) Let it g...

01/22/23 | We all have a choice when it comes to how we respond to change. We may embrace the change, go with the flow, question change, be critical of change, or even rebel against change. Reading from Isaiah 54:1-2, Pastor Jeff encourages us to have the right response when change comes: 1) Enlarge your capacity for God 2) Stretch your vision 3) Lengthen (get more rope!) 4) Strengthen (drive the...

01/15/23 | Thank you to Pastor Todd & Stephanie for over 23 years of faithful ministry here at First Assembly! We love you so much and are so excited for what God has in store for you in your next season of ministry. On Pastor Todd’s last Sunday with us, he shares Reflections after 23 years at First Assembly. Reading from 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13, Pastor Todd echos the Apostle Paul’s heart for t...

01/08/23 | Pastor Jeff dives into the life of Joseph, but probably not the one you’re thinking of. In the New Testament, we are introduced to Joseph who was also known Barnabas, meaning “Son of Encouragement”, so named for his personality and presence among the Early Church. Pastor Jeff unpacks what we know of Barnabas from scripture, and challenges us to grow relationally this New Year to be like...

01/01/2023 | Happy New Year! While we reflect on 2022 and consider our goals for 2023, Pastor Matt challenges us with this question: What if God had a New Year’s Resolution for you to follow through with? Pastor Matt looks at the example of Jesus in Luke 2:52, which takes place right after the Christmas story, and challenges us with four ways that we can grow like Jesus: 1) Intellectually (Luke 2:...

12/18/22 | The Christmas story didn’t begin with shepherds watching over their flocks, wise men following a star, and a young couple that couldn’t find a place to have their baby. It began much earlier than that, and it was more epic than anyone could have imagined. In Week 3, Pastor Jeff shows how the Christmas season reminds us that God’s love can break through anything. Just as in the first Chr...