Podcasts about Assemblies of God

Dick Brogden reminded us that being a friend of Jesus means more than affection; it's loyalty, empathy and trust in action. When we share His heart, steward His mission and allow His strength to work through our weakness, we become true friends who honor His trust and carry His name to the world.

Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that God is our Father and that we're called to equip the next generation to stand firm in truth, grace and faith. He challenged us to fight for our families and raise children who live out the gospel with power, purpose and the armor of God.

Pastor Rob Ketterling reminds us that Jesus can change your family today. From Nehemiah 4, he challenges us to fight for our families with faith, peace and love—building homes rooted in prayer, worship and God's presence.

The Preamble to the Assemblies of God “Statement of Fundamental Truth” says: “The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. This Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us …. The phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired or contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full-gospel ministry. No claim is made that it contains all biblical truth, only that it covers our need as to these fundamental doctrines.” This Preamble serves as the epigraph of Mike Ivaska's new book, A Basis of Fellowship, which contains sermons he preached about the “Statement of Fundamental Truths” at Vachon Island Community Church in the Fall of 2024. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Ivaska about why and how he preached those sermons, and why and how AG ministers should do something similar. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Mike Ivaska is pastor of Vashon Island Community Church in Washington state and an ordained Assemblies of God minister. He wrote “Preaching Doctrine” in the Summer 2025 issue of Influence magazine and is author of A Basis of Fellowship, published by Resource Publications. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler. The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler equips you with an understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in your life. As a resource for both laypeople and ministry leaders, it also imparts practical insight for anyone discipling others in receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. For more information about The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

We celebrated 30 years of River Valley Church and declared that the best is yet to come! In this anniversary message, Pastor Rob reflects on God's faithfulness, reminding us that this milestone isn't the finish line but the launching pad and that God's past grace strengthens us to live differently today and walk boldly into the future He's preparing.

“Christians are called to be ‘in the world' and ‘not of the world',” says a new Assemblies of God position paper, citing John 17:11–16. “We must embrace our identity as Christian citizens, as public witnesses, and as salt and light,” it continues, “Believers must also maintain their Christian character while engaging in politics. We prioritize our calling in Christ and do not condone the demonization of fellow citizens with whom we disagree. Such negative conduct can detract from the mission of Christ and the aligned Assemblies of God mission to evangelize, worship God, build disciples, and show compassion.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Allen Tennison about “Christians and Citizenship,” a new position paper adopted by the General Presbytery of the Assemblies of God during its August 2025 meeting. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Allen Tennison is theological counsel of the General Council of the Assemblies of God and chair of its Commission on Doctrines and Practices. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of 13: Leadership is More Than Luck. As the thirteenth general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Doug Clay reflects on the powerful legacy of twelve spiritual pioneers who came before him. Through personal stories, timeless principles, and the Spirit-led wisdom of these men, 13: Leadership is More Than Luck invites readers into a heritage of leadership that has shaped a Movement and impacted the world. For more information about the 13: Leadership is More Than Luck, visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Join us as Dave looks into the idea of being planted by the lord.

Dr. Joel Muddamalle reminded us that God's nearness isn't dependent on our awareness, and that the cross was where blessing moved through brokenness and back to blessing. This message calls us to place our hope in the crucifixion and resurrection, where Jesus redeems our brokenness and invites us to walk with Him in the fullness of His presence.

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Pastor Logan Ketterling reminded us that Jesus wept not because He lacked power, but because His compassion for His people is as much a part of His nature as His strength. This message calls us to love our neighbor with the same depth of empathy, weeping for the lost and pointing them to the hope and salvation only found in Jesus.

Join us as Dave looks into the idea of sowing and reaping.

After beginning a personal relationship with Jesus as a teenager, Joshua Mangels felt a call to ministry and eventually became an Assemblies of God pastor. As he studied the Church Fathers, he discovered a sacramental worldview that was completely new to him, and he had to know more. Initially, he and his wife hesitated to dig deeper for fear of risking their ministry. However as Joshua began teaching about the Fathers to his congregation, more of his members became interested in Catholicism. They connected with the Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix, and some of the Mangels' congregation entered the Catholic Church along with them.

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This weekend, Aaron Pierce, of Stieger International, continued in our Love Your Neighbor series. Through Nehemiah 1:1–4, we were reminded that our mission is impossible in human strength, but God delights in using ordinary people with broken hearts who humbly pray and respond to His call.

On today's program, a Texas court is considering sanctions against the South Texas Assemblies of God for refusing to provide documents in a case related to its Chi Alpha college ministry. The denomination has been accused of allowing a convicted sexual predator to continue serving with college students. We'll have details. Plus, anti-trafficking group Unlikely Heroes has been accused of misusing a $100-thousand grant—the private foundation who issued the grant has just acquired the ministry's assets after Unlikely Heroes filed for bankruptcy. We'll take a look. And, anti-gambling groups led by church leaders succeeds in blocking a casino from opening in its Arkansas community. It accomplished that by partnering with another nearby casino who was motivated by a desire to limit competition. But first, Charlie Kirk died after being shot at a Utah college event.  The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Makella Knowles, Tony Mator, Stacey Horton, and Christina Darnell. Until next time, may God bless you.

Pastor Rob started week one of our new series, Love Your Neighbor. He taught from Luke 10:25–37 on the Good Samaritan. He reminded us that while discipleship is important, it must be covered in love, and that Jesus never authorizes excuses when it comes to caring for others.

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On today's program, the Assemblies of God South Texas Ministry Network has discovered financial misconduct among its ranks. This is the same Assemblies of God network plagued by Chi Alpha sexual abuse scandals. We'll have details. And, a ministry helping Christians escape ‘high control' churches…the group encourages believers to rebuild—not deconstruct—their faith. Plus, the American Bible Society is issuing thousands of dollars in grants to Christian colleges to fund the development of an A-I assistant and YouTube shows—all to boost Gen Z engagement with the Bible. But first, a Christian school in Tennessee has demoted its newly hired principal after parents discovered he had left his former school for hiring a convicted sex offender to work on school grounds. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Stacey Horton, Kim Roberts, Daniel Ritchie, Jessica Eturralde, Tony Mator, Bob Smietana, Isaac Wood, and Adelle Banks. Until next time, may God bless you.

Pastor Kirk unpacks 3 John, reminding us that our faith must be rooted in truth and lived with integrity. He challenges us to embrace our identity in Christ, surrender daily and serve willingly so that our lives align with what we believe.

Pastor Rob unpacks 2 John, showing us that it's more than a letter on hospitality; it's a guardrail that protects our faith by keeping truth and love together. We can open our homes without opening the door to compromise, pressing forward in both discernment and devotion.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 – This sermon serves as a fitting conclusion to our exploration of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God. We will examine one of the most inspiring promises in Scripture: “The New Heavens and New Earth.” Together, we will consider God’s ultimate victory—when all sin and corruption are eradicated, and believers are given eternal, glorified bodies. A holy city. A completely new creation. And God's everlasting presence dwelling with His perfected saints. John’s Revelation offers us glimpses of this magnificent future, though even our most vivid imaginations cannot fully grasp the splendor of what God has prepared for those who love Him. Join us as we worship, study, and look forward to the glory to come—living faithfully and sharing the Gospel while awaiting His return.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 – This sermon serves as a fitting conclusion to our exploration of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God. We will examine one of the most inspiring promises in Scripture: “The New Heavens and New Earth.” Together, we will consider God’s ultimate victory—when all sin and corruption are eradicated, and believers are given eternal, glorified bodies. A holy city. A completely new creation. And God's everlasting presence dwelling with His perfected saints. John’s Revelation offers us glimpses of this magnificent future, though even our most vivid imaginations cannot fully grasp the splendor of what God has prepared for those who love Him. Join us as we worship, study, and look forward to the glory to come—living faithfully and sharing the Gospel while awaiting His return.

“Churches in North America face an uncertain future,” writes Joseph Lear. “Seventy percent of churches have an average weekly attendance of under 100 people, which means that should nearly three-quarters of the churches in America lose a few families, they'd face a financial, volunteer, and leadership crisis.”  “God is not done with the small church,” he writes. “The kingdom of God is still present, which means there's a path forward for renewal. It's not going to come with marketing campaigns and managerial ingenuity. It's going to come when small congregations get back to the basics of worshipping in Spirit and truth.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk with Lear about what he calls “slow burn revival.” I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Joseph Lear is pastor of theology and preaching at Resurrection Assembly of God in Iowa City, and director of theology and global church ministries at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. He is author of Resurrecting Worship: A Pentecostal Liturgy for Slow Burn Revival, published by Cascade Books. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards. Strengthen your family's relationships with God and each other with these easy-to-use Conversation Cards. Each card is uniquely designed with a question, faith builder statement, and a Bible verse to spark meaningful conversations that cultivate an open and nurturing environment in your home. For more information about the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Pastor Rob reminded us that we don't fight for victory but from it. Jesus has already overcome the world. When we love God and walk in His ways, obedience becomes a glad surrender and we live in the constant reality of victory.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 – We continue our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing on Truth 15 – The Final Judgment. The last four truths are prophetic, and all but this one are very encouraging and exciting to discuss. Judgment is a crucial truth to speak about, even if it can be a difficult topic. The reality is that every person, righteous and unrighteous, will have their moment before a righteous and just God. All will give an account of the lives they have lived. For the righteous, this occurs at the “Bema Seat of Christ," where Jesus will reward each person for the good works they have done. Although we are saved by grace alone, our works after salvation will be evaluated, so believers should work diligently and look forward to rewards in heaven. For the unrighteous, their time before a holy and just God will happen at the end of the Millennium during the Great White Throne Judgment, which is the final judgment. Every unbelieving person, whether great or small, who has ever lived will be resurrected into an eternal body and stand before God to receive their just punishment. This is a time of judgment that is horrifying. But here’s the good news: we all have the freedom to choose which judgment we will face. While we mentioned three judgments, there is actually a fourth judgment that occurs at the moment of death, determining whether we will stand before the “Bema Seat of Christ” or the “Great White Throne”. It’s a free choice that each person makes now—whether to accept Jesus as their Savior and live for Him as Lord of their life. Join us for worship and study to learn more.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 – We continue our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing on Truth 15 – The Final Judgment. The last four truths are prophetic, and all but this one are very encouraging and exciting to discuss. Judgment is a crucial truth to speak about, even if it can be a difficult topic. The reality is that every person, righteous and unrighteous, will have their moment before a righteous and just God. All will give an account of the lives they have lived. For the righteous, this occurs at the “Bema Seat of Christ," where Jesus will reward each person for the good works they have done. Although we are saved by grace alone, our works after salvation will be evaluated, so believers should work diligently and look forward to rewards in heaven. For the unrighteous, their time before a holy and just God will happen at the end of the Millennium during the Great White Throne Judgment, which is the final judgment. Every unbelieving person, whether great or small, who has ever lived will be resurrected into an eternal body and stand before God to receive their just punishment. This is a time of judgment that is horrifying. But here’s the good news: we all have the freedom to choose which judgment we will face. While we mentioned three judgments, there is actually a fourth judgment that occurs at the moment of death, determining whether we will stand before the “Bema Seat of Christ” or the “Great White Throne”. It’s a free choice that each person makes now—whether to accept Jesus as their Savior and live for Him as Lord of their life. Join us for worship and study to learn more.

Pastor Davey continues in our 1 John sermon series. He  challenged us to test every spirit, knowing that true teaching always points to the real Jesus. As we hold fast to Him, our confession and our love should align, revealing a life transformed by His perfect love.

Sunday, August 10, 2025 – We’re continuing our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, and today we’re speaking on the 14th truth – The Millennial Reign. If you ask many people in the church how much they know about this period, or if they believe the Bible says much about it, most would say they weren’t taught much about the millennium because they don’t think the Bible has much to say on the subject. However, the Bible reveals that over 27% of its content is prophetic, meaning that one in four verses discusses future prophetic events, including the 1,000-year reign of Christ. Why is it essential for us to understand this coming period? It helps us see what God’s plan is for the world in the future. Understanding this also highlights the importance of living as true believers in Christ and doing everything we can to share the gospel with others. We have a promised hope and destination to live for, knowing we will be rewarded as we stay faithful today. Please join us in worship and study as we explore what the 1000-year reign of Christ entails and our roles within it.

Sunday, August 10, 2025 – We’re continuing our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, and today we’re speaking on the 14th truth – The Millennial Reign. If you ask many people in the church how much they know about this period, or if they believe the Bible says much about it, most would say they weren’t taught much about the millennium because they don’t think the Bible has much to say on the subject. However, the Bible reveals that over 27% of its content is prophetic, meaning that one in four verses discusses future prophetic events, including the 1,000-year reign of Christ. Why is it essential for us to understand this coming period? It helps us see what God’s plan is for the world in the future. Understanding this also highlights the importance of living as true believers in Christ and doing everything we can to share the gospel with others. We have a promised hope and destination to live for, knowing we will be rewarded as we stay faithful today. Please join us in worship and study as we explore what the 1000-year reign of Christ entails and our roles within it.

Doug Clay is the 13th general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, which explains the title of his most recent book —13: Leadership Is More than Luck. The book explores leadership principles and stories from Clay's predecessors in that office. “As I studied the lives of our past general superintendents, I was inspired by their timeless insights and timely sensitivity to the Lord. Though each faced his own set of challenges, placing hope and trust in the Lord was a hallmark of each former leader,” Clay writes. “We have been called by God for this moment. If we will have the humility to learn from our history and the faith to press ahead, we will see the Lord's favor and anointing upon our Fellowship for decades, until he comes,” Clay concludes In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Clay about leadership principles and stories from his book, but also about the state of the Assemblies of God. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler. The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler equips you with an understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in your life. As a resource for both laypeople and ministry leaders, it also imparts practical insight for anyone discipling others in receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. For more information about The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Discipler visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Pastor Kirk Graham preached from 1 John 3 with a clear call: you can't run with the world and walk with God. As children of God, we're not called to tolerate sin; we're called to eradicate it. Sin is deadly and Jesus came to take it away. It's time to live like we belong to God, set apart, purified, and fully His.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues the study of the Assemblies of God 16 Fundamental Truths, focusing on Truth 13 – “The Blessed Hope.” The last four Tenets of the Assemblies' 16 Fundamentals all deal with future events yet to come and are the most exciting to discuss. Today, we’re talking about “The Blessed Hope,” which is the next major event on God’s prophetic timetable: the “Rapture of the Church.” The rapture is called the blessed hope, not because we are wishful that it will happen, but because it is a guaranteed promise based on the Bible’s words. The blessed hope is when Jesus returns in the clouds to take His Bride, the Church, back to His Father’s house in Heaven. That’s what we’ll explore in more detail. Worship and study with us, and you’ll be encouraged, knowing we can be confident in experiencing all that God has prepared. Watch until the very end, as Pastor Mike has a special announcement he shared with the congregation this morning regarding his future tenure at Center Point.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues the study of the Assemblies of God 16 Fundamental Truths, focusing on Truth 13 – “The Blessed Hope.” The last four Tenets of the Assemblies' 16 Fundamentals all deal with future events yet to come and are the most exciting to discuss. Today, we’re talking about “The Blessed Hope,” which is the next major event on God’s prophetic timetable: the “Rapture of the Church.” The rapture is called the blessed hope, not because we are wishful that it will happen, but because it is a guaranteed promise based on the Bible’s words. The blessed hope is when Jesus returns in the clouds to take His Bride, the Church, back to His Father’s house in Heaven. That’s what we’ll explore in more detail. Worship and study with us, and you’ll be encouraged, knowing we can be confident in experiencing all that God has prepared. Watch until the very end, as Pastor Mike has a special announcement he shared with the congregation this morning regarding his future tenure at Center Point.

At our All Staff meeting, Pastor Rob shared a Bonus Message on what it looks like to live out a priestly walk as followers differently and walk anointed as we follow Christ. Click below to watch "Walk Differently, Walk Anointed" on YouTube!

Pastor Rob continued in 1 John 2, reminding us that Jesus is our advocate, standing in our place, declaring us forgiven and free. He called us to live set apart from the world, embracing a new way of thinking, desiring and deciding as we abide daily in God's presence. 

In this message from Pastor Rob Ketterling, we go back to the basics in 1 John 1, rediscovering what it means to walk in the light, live in fellowship with God and how to respond to conviction. He reminds us that when we go to the altar, we don't get condemned, we get cleansed, redeemed and drawn closer to God.

John Bevere reminded us of the awe of God found in holiness. Preaching from Ephesians 1:4 and 1 Peter 1:14-15, he shared that we are called to live set apart, not just in position but in our daily conduct.

Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues the series on the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God Fellowship. Today, we are exploring Fundamental 12 – which is “Divine Healing.” Earlier, it was mentioned that there are a couple of beliefs that distinctly mark our fellowship as Pentecostal: the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues is clearly one, and our belief in “Divine Healing” is another. Both of these truths affirm that the “Gifts of the Spirit” evident in the early church are still active today, just as much needed in these last days as they were in the early church’s beginnings. Divine Healing is one of those mysterious beliefs, even for the most mature and dedicated followers of Jesus, because we don’t always clearly understand what God is doing in our lives and those we love. Why does God heal some people and not others? Why do good Christian people have to suffer, while those who live without regard for God seem to avoid pain and suffering? And I’m sure you may have other questions about why God doesn’t always work in the manner or timing that we expect. We will do our best to explore what God has for us during these difficult and confusing times. Here’s what we do know – God loves us, and He is the Healer. Our role is to ask, pray, seek, and trust Him with the rest. Worship and study with us…

Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues the series on the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God Fellowship. Today, we are exploring Fundamental 12 – which is “Divine Healing.” Earlier, it was mentioned that there are a couple of beliefs that distinctly mark our fellowship as Pentecostal: the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues is clearly one, and our belief in “Divine Healing” is another. Both of these truths affirm that the “Gifts of the Spirit” evident in the early church are still active today, just as much needed in these last days as they were in the early church’s beginnings. Divine Healing is one of those mysterious beliefs, even for the most mature and dedicated followers of Jesus, because we don’t always clearly understand what God is doing in our lives and those we love. Why does God heal some people and not others? Why do good Christian people have to suffer, while those who live without regard for God seem to avoid pain and suffering? And I’m sure you may have other questions about why God doesn’t always work in the manner or timing that we expect. We will do our best to explore what God has for us during these difficult and confusing times. Here’s what we do know – God loves us, and He is the Healer. Our role is to ask, pray, seek, and trust Him with the rest. Worship and study with us…

Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing on Truth #11 – The Ministry. Last week, we discussed “The Church and Its Mission,” which is both the macro global Church made up of all the micro community churches, which are composed of sanctified called-out believers. Therefore, the Church of Christ is called out and set apart for works that please God. With that as a foundation, “The Ministry” we’re talking about today is what you and I are called to do as members of the Church of Christ, even as we belong to our local assembly. So, what is your ministry? How do you know what it is? How do you measure its success? What do you do if you feel you don’t have a ministry? Maybe you feel too young or too old, or too weak or unqualified because you believe you have made too many mistakes in your life. That’s what we’re going to discuss today. God has a plan for your life, and we are going to learn how to discover what it is. Worship and study with us as we lift up our Savior and ask Him to help us find our place of ministry.

Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Pastor Mike continues our study of the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing on Truth #11 – The Ministry. Last week, we discussed “The Church and Its Mission,” which is both the macro global Church made up of all the micro community churches, which are composed of sanctified called-out believers. Therefore, the Church of Christ is called out and set apart for works that please God. With that as a foundation, “The Ministry” we’re talking about today is what you and I are called to do as members of the Church of Christ, even as we belong to our local assembly. So, what is your ministry? How do you know what it is? How do you measure its success? What do you do if you feel you don’t have a ministry? Maybe you feel too young or too old, or too weak or unqualified because you believe you have made too many mistakes in your life. That’s what we’re going to discuss today. God has a plan for your life, and we are going to learn how to discover what it is. Worship and study with us as we lift up our Savior and ask Him to help us find our place of ministry.

Pastor Jamer Shrum encouraged us to be the light. Preaching from Matthew 5:14-18, he reminded us that we are called to shine brightly for Jesus. We are called to live our lives on earth set apart. Sharing the Good News so that others may be drawn to the light of Christ.

“There are no seasons at the feet of Jesus. There are no age barriers when the fire of Acts 2:4 Pentecost falls. And when the Holy Spirit stirs us as men and women of God, at any age, to speak His words in strategic moments, we sill have a treasured opportunity to trust Him and simply use our voices and obey,” writes Beth Grant. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Grant about how she has made the most of the opportunities God has given her to use her voice for good. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Beth Grant is an ordained Assemblies of God minister, longtime missionary to India, cofounder of Project Rescue, and the first woman to serve on the executive presbytery of the Assemblies of God. She is author of Leading with a Whisper, coming out this September from Charisma House. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards. Strengthen your family's relationships with God and each other with these easy-to-use Conversation Cards. Each card is uniquely designed with a question, faith builder statement, and a Bible verse to spark meaningful conversations that cultivate an open and nurturing environment in your home. For more information about the Ignite Parenting Conversation Cards visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

Pastor Kirk Graham reminded us that Jesus is coming back, what a day that will be! One day we'll see Him face to face, free from all shame, pain and sorrow, living in His Forever Glory. Until then, we live holy and expectant, loving with hopeful anticipation for our King's return.

Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Pastor Mike is continuing our study on the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing today on Truth #10, “The Church and Its Mission.” We discussed the biblical identity of the Church—not as a building or denomination, but as the living Body of Christ, the very dwelling place of God through the Spirit. Each believer, born of the Spirit, belongs to the heavenly assembly— which is the Church Jesus came to establish on earth. One of the most important truths from today’s message is that our citizenship is not of this world, but in Heaven. We examined the divine missions given to the Church: to evangelize the lost, to worship God together, to build up and disciple believers into the likeness of Christ, and to demonstrate God’s love through acts of compassion. This sermon was both a reminder and a challenge—Christ didn’t build His Church to stay still, but to move forward in His mission with power, purpose, and passion.

Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Pastor Mike is continuing our study on the 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, focusing today on Truth #10, “The Church and Its Mission.” We discussed the biblical identity of the Church—not as a building or denomination, but as the living Body of Christ, the very dwelling place of God through the Spirit. Each believer, born of the Spirit, belongs to the heavenly assembly— which is the Church Jesus came to establish on earth. One of the most important truths from today’s message is that our citizenship is not of this world, but in Heaven. We examined the divine missions given to the Church: to evangelize the lost, to worship God together, to build up and disciple believers into the likeness of Christ, and to demonstrate God’s love through acts of compassion. This sermon was both a reminder and a challenge—Christ didn’t build His Church to stay still, but to move forward in His mission with power, purpose, and passion.

We live for God's Forever Glory story. Our lives are part of His greater story. But many in our culture have “walked off the page,” trying to write their own story apart from Him. Pastor Rob reminds us that without God at the center, we lose our sense of purpose, meaning, identity and hope. Now more than ever, people are open and we're called to invite them back into the story they were always meant to live.

Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir came to sing songs of praise and worship and share powerful testimonies of what God is doing in their lives.

We wrapped up our Defense Against the Dark series on Pentecost Sunday with a powerful reminder from Pastor Rob: Spiritual warfare is real, but so is the power we've been given. Through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to stand firm and walk in victory. The gifts of the Spirit aren't just for then, they're for now.

Pastor Rob exposes the rise and danger of spiritual counterfeits that imitate God's truth but open doors to deception and demonic influence. It calls believers to reject these practices, embrace full surrender to Jesus, and walk in the authority and freedom found in Him alone.