We finish our Keys to the Kingdom series with a great reminder: In the end...JESUS WINS! Followers of Jesus are living in the victorious kingdom!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

When we become citizens of the kingdom of heaven, it's not time to take it easy, the work has just begun. God has good works prepared for each of us to do - we need to engage in kingdom business!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

The Kingdom of God does not sit idle. It's moving forward in incredible ways, and all of us have a part to play. Find out this week's key as we discuss the advancing Kingdom.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

If you could purchase a ticket to heaven, what would you be willing to pay? This week we look at the value of the kingdom of heaven.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

This Father's Day we look into the question: How do I achieve greatness in the kingdom of heaven? Everyone wants to be great, we want to climb the ladder, to be on top. But in the kingdom of heaven the journey to the top isn't what you'd think.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

New series - KEYS TO THE KINGDOM. Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven over 50 times in the book of Matthew. Each week we will unlock one of the kingdom principles or keys to the kingdom that Jesus taught.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

We revisit our vision to reach the 4% in our city and the 6 regions of our world. To gain a better understanding of how to reach the 4 & 6 we look at the principles Jesus taught us when he multiplied the 5 loaves & 2 fish.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

How do we respond when we feel like the Kingdom of God is unfair? Let's look into book of Matthew together and find out as we continue to unlock one of the kingdom principles or keys to the kingdom that Jesus taught in our series Keys to the Kingdom!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Who is like our God? Simple...no one is even close! Today, we take a deeper look into the generosity of God.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Happy Mother's Day! Mom's are amazing! We take a look at one remarkable mom in scripture that endured quite the struggle, but stayed faithful through it all.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Jesus is coming back! As a follower of Jesus this shouldn't cause fear, but this declaration should give you great joy and excitement! Oh, what a day that will be!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

The great thing about serving Jesus is He always has more for us! We can always experience a new level of His grace. This week we look at Paul's encouragement to the church to increase our faith and love more and more!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Our culture is quick to judge and slow to encourage. It's easy to spend so much time focusing on the bad that we miss the good. Today, we begin a study in 1 Thessalonians that encourages the church and gives us just the boost we need to thrive in our relationship with Christ.Check out www.afa.church for more info!…

God is moving across the world! Discover what happens when the church comes together to reach the ends of the earth! Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Who is like our God? Simple...no one is even close! Today, we take a deeper look into the compassion of God.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Every Easter we celebrate Jesus accomplishing the impossible when He rose from the tomb, defeating death and the grave! If Jesus can do the impossible, can you trust Him to do the impossible in your life?Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

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Jesus shared in the great commission that our role isn't to simply share the good news, but also to make disciples! We are called to help others in our walk with Christ. It's time for each one to teach one!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

The Church has been called to reach the world. It's a lofty goal, how can we do it? It's easy if we break it down. It's time for each one to reach one!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

What is the reputation of the church in our community? What are we known by? It's time for the church to be known by its mission!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Our community is made up of every generation and an ever increasing amount of cultures and people groups. It's time for the church to reach every generation and every culture!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

The presence of God is what makes the church the church. It's in the presence of God where we discover the power to reach our community. It's time to prioritize the presence of God!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

It's Vision Sunday and we also unveil the theme for this year! It has been amazing to see God's faithfulness in the last 90 years of AFA. What could God do through us in the years to come? Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Change is hard...just look at your New Year's resolutions...but the Israelites had to change if they wanted to take the Promised Land. In life we are all faced with the ultimatum: change or die. Are you ready to change? Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

We all want to receive everything that God has for us, but in order to receive we can't just follow the crowd. God is looking for those who aren't afraid to be countercultural in a world that is running from God.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

There are times in our lives that we just want to sit, relax, and enjoy life, especially if you have just walked through a difficult season. The temptation, however, is to stay in that place, to stay in your preferences. But we will never reach the promised land God has for us if we stay put in our preferences.Check out www.afa.church for more info…

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The most amazing gift that God gave us at Christmas was the gift of salvation! Have you unwrapped salvation in your life?Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

One of the amazing gifts that God gave us at Christmas was the gift of the Holy Spirit! Have you unwrapped the Holy Spirit in your life?Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

One of the amazing gifts that God gave us at Christmas was the gift of joy! Have you unwrapped joy in your life?Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

It would be unheard of to let a gift stay wrapped under the tree and never open it up. God gave us many gifts when he sent his Son 2,000 years ago. But what good are the gifts God has given us if we never open them up? In this series we'll look at the many gifts God has given us and how we can unwrap them in our lives.Check out www.afa.church for m…

Throughout Scripture we find many names and roles that describe Jesus. Discover in this message why Jesus is the best Middleman and what it means for us today.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Attitude check! How is your attitude? Our attitude can be easily swayed by culture, people, and circumstances, but Psalm 138 teaches us how we can have a positive attitude no matter what life throws our way!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Thanksgiving is this week and many are preparing to host the perfect dinner party with family and friends. We take a look at one of the strangest dinner parties Jesus was ever invited to and how it can change your perspective this Thanksgiving.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Ever find yourself saying, "It's not fair!" Yet what did we expect life was going to be like when we chose to follow Jesus? He promised us in this world we would have trouble. We look in Luke 17 to give us some proper perspective.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

n the last week of Missions Month, we look at the final part of Jesus' mission from Luke 4, "to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Will we proclaim the good news so all can receive the favor of the Lord?Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Jesus came to set at liberty those who are oppressed. This week we look at those who are oppressed and hurting in our world, and how we can make a difference!Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Jesus came to proclaim freedom to the captives. How can we carry on this mission today? Do we recognize the chains we need Jesus to set us free from? Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Who doesn't like good news? Good news is something we could all use a little more of. We look at how the good news was a central part of Jesus' mission and how it can be part of our mission today.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

It's Youth Takeover Sunday! And we are talking about giving God our YES with special guest - Eric Hoffman, our National NextGen Missions Director.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

When it comes to prayer, persistence is a powerful tool. Are there prayers you've stopped praying because it seemed useless. We look in Luke 11 to see how to be persistent in prayer. Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Miracles will never happen, unless we ask. We look at many truths in the Bible to find the best way to ask God to do the impossible in our lives.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

We begin our series on prayer by learning the basics of prayer. We unpack what Jesus told his disciples when they asked him. "Lord, teach us to pray."Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

How can Spirit Baptism change your life? Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

How can Spirit Baptism change your life?بقلم Aberdeen First AG

We look in the book of John to discover the nature of the Holy Spirit.بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Before Acts 2 access to the Holy Spirit was quite limited. The Spirit of God only came on specific people and it was always for a reason and a season. This week we discover how amazing a gift that we have access to in the Holy Spirit.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

Today we celebrate changed lives! Today we celebrate what Jesus has done! The old is gone, the new has come.Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG

In Matthew 14 we read about how Peter answered Jesus' call to take a step of faith and walk on the water. What does taking a step of faith look like in our lives? Check out www.afa.church for more info!بقلم Aberdeen First AG