First Assembly Of God Parsons, KS

11/01/2026

11.1.26- Collide Week 3: Get Truth Pastor Steve Crawford. We are so glad you decided to join us today. We pray the Holy Spirit touches you today.

11/01/2026

It's the Small Things
Luke 11:1–54

Jared jumped to his feet with the rest of the crowd at the concert, cheering wildly. He had never felt so motivated to worship God. Maybe it was his imagination, but he really thought God was telling him to start that ministry to the nursing home residents he’d been thinking about for the last two years. He squeezed his wife’s hand. “I’m going to call that nursing home director tomorrow morning!”

The next morning, Jared rushed off to work, telling himself he’d call when he got home. After a day or two, he had forgotten all about it. The emotion of the moment had worn off, and daily life had intruded.

Jesus encountered a woman who, after listening to His stirring words, burst out with an enthusiastic, response about how blessed Jesus’ mother was.

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice” (Luke 11:28).

Jesus reminded her that God isn’t looking for mere emotional response. A life of obedience is more important. God is pleased when His children hear His word and obey, regardless of their feelings.

God, help me obey You daily.

10/31/2026

10/31/2026

AGES 3-12

10/31/2026

DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE YOU CLOCKS BACK TONIGHT!!!

10/31/2026

What Do You Say About Jesus?
Luke 9:1 through 10:42

People today have varying opinions about who Jesus is, just as they did while He was living on earth. Jesus questioned His disciples about the crowds’ opinions of Him. Then He challenged the disciples with the same question.

Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Messiah sent from God!” (Luke 9:20).

This question forced the disciples to articulate their faith. Did they truly believe Jesus was the Messiah? The Son of God? Jesus’ question also reinforced the fact that because of the disciples’ relationship with Him, they were separated from “the crowds” who only followed Jesus for what He could do for them.

This question is no less penetrating for modern-day disciples. What Christians believe about Jesus will determine the depth and quality of their relationship with Him. Followers have many opinions and reasons for following, but disciples know His true identity.

God, give me a deeper revelation of who You are!

10/30/2026

(Not) The End of the Story
Luke 7:1 through 8:56

“I can’t believe he’s gone.” Maria stood by her husband’s casket, the memories of a lifetime together rushing over her in a bewildering torrent. Now she was truly alone. She had thought things couldn’t get any worse when her daughter died of cancer a year ago, but now she wondered if life was even worth living.

Jesus met a woman in a similar situation.

When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said (Luke 7:13).

His heart broke for her, and though she didn’t know to reach out to Him with hope or expectation, His compassion compelled Him to move on her behalf. He not only dried her tears, but He had the power and desire to change what she thought was the end of her story.

Christ’s compassion is not lessened today. He who knows what it is like to be human carried the sorrows of every person. He walks beside His children in their grief. And more than that, He has the power to write a new ending to every story.

God, I thank You for your unending compassion toward me.

10/29/2026

Deep Water
Luke 5:1 through 6:49

The sun glinted off the Sea of Galilee as Jesus sat in Simon’s boat, teaching the people on the shore. Jesus’ other disciples, weary from a long, fruitless night of fishing, stayed on the shore washing their nets.

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish” (Luke 5:4).

Simon clearly had his doubts. Hadn’t he and the others just spent all night out there without catching anything? His experience as a fisherman told him that to obey Jesus would be a foolish waste of time. But his fledgling faith in Jesus nudged him to obey, and he was shocked at the result—the catch of a lifetime.

A believer’s faith must be based on God’s character, not on one’s life experiences. Human reasoning looks at the facts, but faith isn’t concerned with the facts. It is concerned with the truth. When a person knows the One who is truth, he can confidently head for the deep water expecting a great catch.

God, help me to believe You and act accordingly.