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In this seventh message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph outlines the 5 major experiences that all believers have with the Holy Spirit. Then we look at the Biblical elements that are consistent in every instance in Scripture where people received Spirit Baptism. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this final message in our series What If Jesus Was Serious? Pastor Joseph tackles one of the toughest statements Jesus ever made: “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matt‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ How do we square this with our sure and certain knowledge that God’s heart and n...

In this sixth message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph explores the overall WHY of Spirit Baptism - and discusses the problems that arise when we put the sole emphasis on the issue of Tongues. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this fifth message in our series What If Jesus Was Serious? Pastor Joseph digs into the practical ways Jesus tells us to avoid worry. An exciting and encouraging message! Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this fifth message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph digs into the Biblical distinctions between our Personal Prayer in the Spirit and the Public Gift of Tongues. We also discuss how the Apostle Paul advises us to be wise in the ways we handle both of these. Link to Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

According to the Pew Research Group over 25% of Americans don’t believe that Heaven is real. In rhis fourth message in our series What If Jesus Was Serious? Pastor Joseph explores what Jesus Himself said about Heaven and what that means for us all in the here and now. Link to Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this fourth message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph digs into the ways we interface God, using Pastor Tim Enloe’s analogy of a “mind bucket” and a “spirit bucket”. We also discover that as Christians this is nothing new to us. Link to Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

At times the words of Jesus can be difficult to understand. Sometimes we have to dig into the original languages and culture. This third message in our series What If Jesus Was Serious? is not like that at all. Jesus’ words are clear and easily grasped; just HARD to pull off. Pastor Joseph dives deep into one of the most counterintuitive of Jesus’ commands to us as His followers. opens up some of...

In this third message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph tackles some of the commonly held misconceptions and genuine questions about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit by digging into the Bible. Link to Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this second message of our new series titled EQUIP, Pastor Joseph sheds light on how the disciples saw and practiced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. We also dig into Acts 2 to gain some valuable insight into exactly what the Bible is saying. A fascinating and informative study together. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this second message of our new series titled What If Jesus Was Serious?, Pastor Joseph opens up some of Jesus’ most shocking commands. Could He actually be serious about cutting off body parts, if that’s what it takes? This Biblical view doesn’t water down what Jesus was trying to convey, because the stakes are incredibly high. Link to Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this first message of our new series titled EQUIP,  Pastor Joseph brings both and Old and New Testament perspective to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. We look at Spirit Baptism in both Prophecy and Practice of the Early Church, as well as Jesus’ command to not try to minister until they had awdreceived this Promise of the Father. Link to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this first message of our new series titled What If Jesus Was Serious?,  Pastor Joseph digs into Jesus’ claim to be God in human form. We also look at Jesus’ statement that He is the only way to a relationship with God. A straightforward, Biblical, and respectful view. Link to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

In this stand-alone message Pastor Joseph brings light to two very familiar stories from the Gospels… and encourages us all to view people WITH HIS EYES. Link to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly

Pastor Joseph digs into the Holy Week release of the prisoner Barrabbas, and how we all relate to him. In much the same way that Jesus was his substitute, Jesus is also OUR substitute. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠⁠

This week we're digging into the Power of Circumcision. Pastor Joseph brings out some incredible understanding from the teaching of Rabbi Baruch Korman, PhD from the Zera Abraham Institute in Israel. A fascinating and eye opening study. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠⁠

This week Pastor Joseph digs into a familiar Bible story to show how we are being stretched through the Storms of life Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠⁠

This week we're digging into the Power of Your Story. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠

This week Pastor Joseph digs into a somewhat strange Bible story from 2 Kings 4 to open some crucial truths about how we are being stretched to reach out beyond ourselves. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week we look at the fact that almost always the miracles that God does are intended to lead us into greater faith - for the future. Not just as an answer to an immediate need. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠

This week Pastor Joseph uses a great story from 1Sam 14 to highlight one of the ways God is calling us all to STRETCH. We’ve got to Think/Dream Big, which will cause us to Believe Big. If we Believe Big then we’re going to end up Talking Big. And all of that will result in us Doing Big! Enjoy this truly encouraging message from God’s Word! Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirsta...

Pastor Joseph digs into just how we are to GO AFTER God’s Presence… and gives a very practical, memorable object lesson about what it means to be Sanctified and Set Apart. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠

This week Pastor Joseph explores a somewhat obscure and cryptic Bible story about how we are being stretched in our perseverance and our follow through. It's an interesting and insightful study today. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠⁠

Part 2 of Rahab. Pastor Joseph explores the faith of this Jericho prostitute and draws the parallels between the ways she prioritized her own family and how we are to prioritize ours. Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠

God tells Joshua, “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread I have given you.” Pastor Joseph explores how WE do the stretching, but it’s GOD who does the miracle. We don’t just sit back and receive our destiny - We walk into it! Link to Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/troyfirstassembly⁠⁠