Erie First Assembly

Special guest Pastor Rod Loy examines the internal struggles the church faces when reaching out to the world with the message of Jesus.Pastor Rod looks at Jesus' willingness to reach out to one despised member of society, and what we must learn about impacting our culture today.

We've been digging deep to better understand who the Holy Spirit is and what He does. Pastor Nichole concludes this series by examining the controversial topic of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. What is it, when should it be used and who should be speaking in tongues? Pastor Nichole looks at what the Bible says and how we should approach this topic.You can get our bonus resources for this series, including book recommendations and music playlists, by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠.

Does the Holy Spirit personally speak to us? Pastor Don Fisher continues our deep dive into who the Holy Spirit and what He does by examining how we can hear the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives.You can get our bonus resources for this series, including book recommendations and music playlists, by ⁠clicking here⁠.

What are spiritual gifts, who gets them, and what are they used for? Pastor Nichole continues our deep dive into the Holy Spirit by examining the use of spiritual gifts and how we sometimes overemphasize spiritual gifts at the expense of spiritual fruit.You can get our bonus resources for this series, including book recommendations and music playlists, by clicking here.

Pastor Luke Danowski continues our deep dive into the Holy Spirit by examining the fruit of the Spirit. What should our lives look like if we are allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us. We'll see that if we truly want to see the fruit of the Holy Spirit, we must begin by examining where our lives are rooted.You can get our bonus resources for this series, including book recommendations and music playlists, by ⁠clicking here⁠.

We're digging deep into a new series all about the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? What are the fruits of the spirit? What are spiritual gifts and how do they work? What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Pastor Nichole starts us off by helping us better understand why we need to experience the Holy Spirit for ourselves.

Who do you say that Jesus is? Pastor Daniel Brooker examines the identity of Jesus and how understanding who Jesus is helps reveal the truth of our own identity in Christ.

Either Jesus is Lord of all or He's not Lord at all. Pastor Nichole shares her Easter message and examines how we unlock resurrection faith. What needs to die in your life so that it can be resurrected to reveal God's glory?

God invites us to play a key part in His divine plan. Discover what happens to us and those around us we invite others into a GOSPEL SHAPED LIFE.The end of today's message includes a special prayer time featuring the following prayer:Jesus, help me be a sweet-smelling aroma for Christ. I ask that you would give me the boldness I need to share the Gospel with others. Open doors and give me divine opportunities to tell everyone everywhere how great You are! Shape my life to be fully centered on you.In Jesus' name I pray! Amen! 

A life shaped by the gospel begins with repentance. Pastor Daniel Brooker examines not repentance leads to a life of joy, not of guilt, as we pursue the lifestyle of integrity and love found in a GOSPEL SHAPED LIFE.

Just knowing the gospel isn't enough- we need to use the gospel if we want it to shape our life! Pastor Daniel continues our GOSPEL SHAPED LIFE series by examining the challenge and the power of having a live shaped by obedience.The end of today's message includes a special prayer time featuring the following prayer:Dear Lord - Thank-you for your grace and your love. I do not want to live a life that brings only me comfort, knowledge, and the desires that I want but takes your grace in vain. Help me to obey you today and in all your ways. Shape my life to be fully centered on you.In Jesus' name I pray!Amen!

Has pain shaped your life? Pastor Nichole begins a new series looking at the things that have influenced and refined our lives. No matter the hardships we've faced, God has a plan for our pain. Discover what that plan is as she begins our new series, A GOSPEL SHAPED LIFE.The end of today's message includes a special prayer time featuring the following prayer:Dear Jesus - I bring my pain to you. I trust you with it all. I repent for the ways that I have contributed to the pain in my life. As hard as it may feel, I want to thank you for the difficulties and pain in my life. Please you use it to make me more focused on you. Please use it to shape my life. Thank-you that Jesus suffered and died on the cross for me. Thank-you that Christ was willing to deal with immeasurable pain for my sake. Help me remember this truth and express my love back to Jesus every day.Shape my life to be fully centered on you. In Jesus' name I pray!Amen!  

Followers of Jesus are called to a lifestyle of radical generosity. Pastor Quint Lindblad concludes our series by examining what can happen for the Kingdom of God when we focus on getting our finances in order.

Followers of Jesus are called to a lifestyle of radical generosity. Pastor Quint Lindblad continues our series by examining how to best put our resources to work to build the Kingdom of God.

Followers of Jesus are called to a lifestyle of radical generosity. Pastor Nichole begins a new series examining how we live out a generous lifestyle in a world consumed by the love of money. She begins by examining the foundational building block of godly stewardship– the tithe.

Pastor Daniel Brooker concludes our look at some of the interactions Jesus had with people during His time on earth.Jesus' handling of his disciple Thomas' doubts shows us that God is not afraid of our hard questions, and we too can overcome our doubts with the hope found in Jesus.

Pastor Danielle Frano continues investigating the interactions that Jesus had with people during His time on earth.Jesus fed the five thousand with five small loaves and two fish. What about this incredible miracle can apply to our lives today as we pursue sharing the gospel with everyone, everywhere?

Pastor Nichole continues her series that investigates interactions that Jesus had with people during His time here on earth.Jesus shared his message of salvation to all, even in his final agonizing moments on the cross. What vital lesson about salvation must we learn from Jesus' interaction with the thief on the cross, and how do we apply it in our own lives if we hope to bring the gospel to everyone, everywhere?

Pastor Nicole begins a new series that investigates several interactions that Jesus had with people during His time here on earth. What can Jesus' first miracle teach us to apply to own lives about sharing the good news of Jesus to everyone, everywhere?

Pastor Nichole Schreiber is joined by Erie First Outreach Pastor Danielle Frano to share what we've been doing in missions at home and around the world and unveil the vision for what's to come in 2025 for Kingdom Builders!

Where is the place in your life that it's most difficult to follow Jesus? Jesus knows what is competing in your heart when he asks for your full devotion to Him. In the second part of this two-week series, Pastor Nichole looks at why we need to follow Jesus whenever, wherever, and with whatever He asks.

It is impossible to experience the truth of the cross and stay the same. Jesus calls us to a deeper relationship with Him, but becoming a better disciple of Jesus means being willing to learn some hard lessons about following Him. In the first part of this two-week series, Pastor Nichole looks at why it's so important to allow Jesus to interfere with our lives.

What if God is waiting for you to have the right attitude before He takes you to the next season of life? Pastor Quint Lindblad concludes our CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE series and examines how we can change our rebellious attitudes and live a life of mutual submission.

What should we be resolved to do in the new year? Pastor Don Fisher explores the difference between being a Christian and a Christ-follower and what we can do to be better disciples of Jesus in the new year.

Throughout the Christmas Story, God used the natural and the supernatural to get the attention of Joseph, Mary, the Shepherds, and the Magi. God is still trying to get our attention today, and we don't want to miss the signs He is using to direct our attention back to the One who deserves it all.

What can we learn from the angelic encounters Joseph, Mary, and the Shepherds experienced prior to the birth of Jesus? An angel appeared to the Shepherds even though they felt unworthy, inadequate and unloved by their society. Where we stand with God isn't about how worthy we think we are, the Good News is that no matter who you are, a Savior has been born for us!

What can we learn from the angelic encounters Joseph, Mary, and the Shepherds experienced prior to the birth of Jesus? The angel that appeared to Mary showed up how God can interrupt our ordinary plans with something incredible. We don't have to be afraid of God's plans, but we do need the faith to truly embrace God's invitations.

Pastor Nichole Schreiber begins a new series for the Christmas season called FEAR NOT. What can we learn from the angelic encounters Joseph, Mary, and the Shepherds experienced prior to the birth of Jesus? The angel that appeared to Joseph demonstrated God's trust in him, even if it risked public disapproval and shame. Pastor Nichole explores the question: Can God trust us the way God trusted Joseph?

What if God is waiting for you to have the right attitude before He takes you to the next season of life? Pastor Nichole continues our CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE series and examines how we can change from an attitude of greed and covetousness into one of contentment.

What if God is waiting for you to have the right attitude before He takes you to the next season of life? Pastor Nichole begins a new series called CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE and examines how we can change our complaining into thankfulness.

Pastor Danielle Frano concludes our series A GOD WHO... God is moving in our lives and in the world around us regardless of whether we notice it or not. Pastor Danielle helps us discover A God Who Moves!

Pastor Nichole Schreiber continues our series A GOD WHO... God tests us to grow our faith, to keep us focused, and to make us fruitful. Pastor Nichole helps us discover A God Who Provides!

Pastor Daniel Brooker continues our series A GOD WHO... This week Pastor Daniel shares how God sees us. The good news is that God doesn't just see us for who we are– God sees us for everything we could be! Discover A God Who Sees!

Pastor Quint Lindblad continues our series A GOD WHO... This week Pastor Quint shares how God hear us. God listens to our prayers, our praise, and our pain. He hears our hearts cry out and He has the answers that we need. Discover A God Who Listens!

Pastor Nichole Schreiber kicks off a new series called A GOD WHO... This week Pastor Nichole discusses the voice of God. What is the voice of God, what does it sounds like, and can anyone hear the voice of God? She explores the powerful, prophetic, and protective voice of the Spirit of God. Listen and discover A God Who Speaks!

What do we do when God's plans don't move as quickly or as directly as we think they should? Pastor Nichole Schreiber concludes our series, THE WAY FORWARD.

"Who does God want me to become?" Pastor Quint Lindblad shares how seeing our circumstances through a fresh perspective keeps us focused on achieving the God's plans for us.

Pastor Nichole Schreiber looks into the plagues of Egypt to discover the lengths God is willing to go to fight for His people. How do these incredible demonstrations of power by God apply to our lives today and the great assignment God has for us?

Sometimes doing the right thing doesn't seem to solve our problems. In fact, sometimes being obedient to God's calling in our lives makes things harder for us than it was before! Pastors Nichole Schreiber and Quint Lindblad explore how we can overcome the discouragement of hard times and persevere to a brighter future.

God is looking for people who are ready to accept a great assignment, but how do we become the people God called us to be, so we can do the things God's called us to do? Pastor Nichole begins a new series that uncovers THE WAY FORWARD for our mission to Love, Build, and Send people with the gospel.

Pastor Don Fisher discusses the detours and distractions that change the direction of our life's journey and how we should respond to them.

Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Pastor Danielle Frano discuss the relationship between Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha and examine the power of being a committed friend in the conclusion to our YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND series.

Nothing kills courage faster than criticism. You need friends around you to encourage you through the hard times, just as you need to be an encourager to others. Pastor Nichole Schreiber is joined by Pastor Daniel Brooker to discuss how Barnabas encouraged those around him, and we see what God can do when we encourage one another.

Biblical friendships are all about being connected to the right people before we are faced with difficult challenges. Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Pastor Kahyla Collazo continue our series, YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND. They examine how pressure situations don't only reveal our own character, but they also reveal the character, faith, and strength of those closest to you.

Do you have someone in your life who will tell you the truth, even when you don't want to hear it? Not only do you need one in your life, and odds are, you need to be one for someone else. Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Pastor Quint Lindblad kick off a new series on relationships called YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND. Discover the importance –and the risks– of friends who tell the truth no matter what.

Pastor Nichole explores the Peace Offering found in the book of Leviticus, and examines how finding the peace of God requires us to offer up our very best to Him.

In the book of Leviticus, God gives specific instructions for several sacrifices and offerings that were meant to repair the relationship between God and man. Pastor Nichole is examining these types of offerings in our series, THE ALTAR. Today Pastor Nichole examines the Meal Offering, and the relationship this sacrifice has with both Jesus' death on the cross and our lives today.

Pastor Nichole begins a new series called, THE ALTAR, where she examines the traditions behind several Old Testament sacrifices, and how their meaning still applies to us today.

If a life following Jesus is a better life, why isn't it an easier life? As a Christ follower, you are going to have to do a lot of hard things that people who aren't following Jesus won't understand. Pastor Nichole discusses the challenges of choosing to follow Jesus, and how we overcome those challenges to find something better through Him.

Waiting is the hard work of the harvest. No one likes to wait, but the spiritual seeds we plant need time to grow and mature. Pastor Nichole examines how we can have confidence that something good is in the future while we wait in the present as she concludes our FAMILY FARM series.

If you are a Christ follower, you have a job on the family farm. You have a mandate and a purpose. Jesus commanded all of us spread the seeds of the gospel everywhere we go. Pastor Nichole continues FAMILY FARM, where she examines the things we plant, grow, and harvest in our lives and relationships as well as the spiritual laws that determine their outcomes.