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Rod's Picks

Pastor Rod's most requested messages

That's Not Fair

March 23, 2008 • Pastor Rod Loy

It's not certain where we learn it, the phrase, or even the concept that life is supposed to be fair. But one of the first phrases you learn as a kid is "That's not fair!" In this message, Pastor Rod looks at the idea while life isn't fair, maybe that's a good thing.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

September 28, 2008 • Pastor Rod Loy

We all know someone who has gone through some kind of tragedy. It seems odd that even good people can be stricken by illness or other disaster. Many will ask why, if God is so good, does He allow these things to happen? In this message, Rod Loy answers the question, why do bad things happen to good people?

All or Nothing

January 11, 2009 • Pastor Rod Loy

There are some things in life that you can "sort of" do. If you go swimming, you can actually jump in and swim, or you can sit on a raft, or just put your feet in the water. That way, you're "kind of" swimming. But there are things in life that you can't "kind of" do. Following Christ is one of them. In this message, Rod Loy looks at the problems we can face we don't give every part of our life to God.

Surviving Death and Loss

July 19, 2009 • Pastor Rod Loy

People don't like to talk about death and loss. But when someone close to you dies, you are forced to think about it. In this message, Rod Loy covers what happens when we grieve and what to do if you or someone you know is going through grief.

God is Too Angry to Forgive Me

August 23, 2009 • Pastor Rod Loy

Many people view God as angry and unforgiving. But in the Bible, we see a different story. In this message, Rod Loy looks at how Jesus dealt with betrayal.

Self-Worth

November 29, 2009 • Pastor Rod Loy

How do you know what something is worth? You know what it's worth by what people are willing to pay for it. Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. What does that tell you about our worth to Him?

Peace

December 13, 2009 • Pastor Rod Loy

A lot of our destructive behaviors, inappropriate actions, and a lot of negative circumstances are because we are searching. We don't have peace. Peace is not something we need every once in awhile. We need it every single day. Everyone needs peace. How can you find peace?

I Forgive You

June 12, 2011 • Pastor Rod Loy

We recently spent time talking about forgiveness, and we heard that many people struggle not with forgiving others, but forgiving themselves. They feel bad for something in their past and don't know how to move on. How do you forgive yourself and move beyond your past? What does God have to say to us about it?

My Relationship: Healthy or Unhealthy?

June 19, 2011 • Pastor Rod Loy

Pastor Rod talks about the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, and also at what makes relationships healthy.

The Holy Spirit

September 7, 2014 • Pastor Rod Loy

What is the purpose of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Spirit Teaching and Testimonies

April 24, 2016 • Pastor Rod Loy

Pastor Rod Loy talks about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. His message includes testimonies from First Assembly members about their experiences with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Missionaries Marti and Brenda Roman

March 20, 2016

Pastor Randy Jumper talks with Marti and Brenda Roman, missionaries to Benin. They joined us to update us on some of the projects with which First Assembly has been involved, and share some amazing stories of God's work in West Africa. They will inspire you!