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Weekly messages from the Sunday morning worship services at Odessa First Assembly of God in Odessa, TX.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    Rejected to A.C.C.E.P.T.E.D.

    Rejection wounds can distort our perspective, causing us to misread situations and people through the lens of past pain. Jesus himself experienced rejection, yet was chosen by God for great honor - just as we are. The path from rejection to acceptance follows the ACCEPTED framework: Admit past rejection honestly, Claim God's unconditional love, Choose to forgive those who hurt you, Expect some rejection as you grow spiritually, Plant God's promises in your mind, Thank God for what you've learned, Encourage others from your healed wounds, and Draw on the Holy Spirit's power. When God looks at you, He sees His Son - you are defined not by who rejected you, but by the One who chose you.

    43min

  2. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Who Am I? Sewing Fig Leaves

    The story of Adam and Eve reveals how the enemy attacks our identity by twisting God's words and making us believe He's withholding good things from us. God originally designed humanity to live in abundance with only one boundary, but Satan reframed this as restriction. When we try to define our own identity, we end up covering ourselves with fig leaves of shame and inadequacy. However, God comes looking for us in our brokenness, removes our inadequate coverings, and clothes us with His righteousness. True freedom isn't found in the absence of restraint but in living according to God's design, where we discover our identity as His beloved children.

    41min

  3. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Who Am I? Created Before You Were Broken

    Your identity isn't defined by your failures or brokenness, but by your original design as someone created in God's image. Before there was shame, there was purpose. Before there was confusion, there was identity. Genesis reveals that humans uniquely bear God's image, capable of relationship with Him and reflecting His character. Shame makes us withdraw from God's presence, but redemption restores what was lost from the beginning. Instead of introducing yourself by your failures, remember what Scripture says: you are a child of God, chosen, loved, forgiven, and created with purpose. Don't let shame keep you from embracing your true identity in Christ.

    40min

  4. HÁ 3 DIAS

    Sealed by Promise

    Life often brings discouragement through opposition, unmet expectations, and delayed dreams. The book of Haggai shows God's people struggling to rebuild the temple after returning from exile, feeling defeated when their new temple didn't match Solomon's grandeur. God's response was clear: Be strong and get to work, for I am with you. He reminded them of His promises and called them His signet ring - His personal seal of authority. As believers today, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit as God's guarantee that He will complete what He started in us. When discouragement strikes, we must remember God's promises, take action, and trust that His Spirit within us provides the strength we need.

    49min

  5. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Dig the Ditches

    Three armies found themselves dying of thirst in the wilderness after making plans without consulting God first. When they finally sought the Lord through the prophet Elisha, God gave them an unexpected solution: dig ditches in the middle of a drought. Though it seemed foolish, their obedience prepared the way for a miraculous provision of water that not only saved their lives but also confused their enemies and led to complete victory. This story teaches us that God's solutions often don't make sense to human logic, but nothing is too hard for Him. Sometimes we must prepare for the breakthrough through acts of faith before we see the miracle.

    45min

  6. 4 DE MAR.

    When the Press Produces Prayer

    Life has a way of pressing in on us from all sides, but these moments of pressure aren't meant to break us - they're meant to produce something beautiful. Just as olives must be crushed to release their valuable oil, we must sometimes experience pressure to release what God wants to produce in us. Throughout history, great men and women of faith understood that prayer was essential, not optional. When life gets heavy, we need to stop guarding our hearts from the burden and pray like God is the only one who can fix it. Prayer should be honest, focused on dependence rather than just outcomes, and persistent even when answers don't come immediately.

    36min

  7. 3 DE MAR.

    It's Time for Renewal

    What happens when God’s Word is rediscovered and taken seriously again? Renewal begins. From the story of King Josiah, this message calls us back to wholehearted obedience. Not to earn God’s favor, but to respond to His grace. Renewal remembers what we once practiced with fire. Renewal steps into obedience we have never sustained before. Renewal also requires subtraction, laying aside what competes for first place. The fire of the Holy Spirit is already in you. It just needs tending. Join us for this timely message from Pastor Todd at Odessa First Assembly and allow God to realign your heart, awaken your hunger, and set the direction for the days ahead.

    42min

  8. 17/11/2025

    This is How We Fight Our Battles

    King Jehoshaphat faced overwhelming enemy armies but chose worship over warfare. Instead of relying on military might, he led his people in fasting, prayer, and worship. God responded by declaring the battle belonged to Him, not them. When they marched out with singers leading the charge, God caused the enemy armies to turn on each other. This teaches us that worship changes our atmosphere, perspective, and circumstances. Sometimes our greatest battles are won not through our own strength, but through surrendering to God in worship and trust.

    43min
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Weekly messages from the Sunday morning worship services at Odessa First Assembly of God in Odessa, TX.

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  • Criado por
    Odessa First Assembly
  • Anos de atividade
    2015 - 2026
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 . All rights reserved.
  • Site do podcast
    Odessa First Assembly