Tag Archives: faith

Life Together On Mission – Trials – James 1:1-4

“Consider it pure joy when you endure trials of many and various kinds.”  How does that work?Theologian and pastor Tim Keller says, “In the secular view, suffering is never seen as a meaningful part of life but only as an … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for Revival – Isaiah 6:1-8

Limited gatherings.  Fewer face-to-face meetings.  Postponed mission work.  This is a time of forced waiting.  What if this season is less about inconvenience and more about God is preparing us for revival.  What if, coming out of this season, we … Continue reading

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Do you want to be a healer?

Announcements:  This Monday night, 7pm huddle reunion on Zoom. If you want to be a part of that, shoot me an email or a text or even a facebook/instagram direct message would probably work.  I’ll fill you in. Also, LoveFirst … Continue reading

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Seem like hell out there? Let’s gather for worship – because mission matters!

This captures my imagination: Jesus once said that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church.  Wow!  And the church is on the move!  But what is this church Jesus speaks of?  What is it’s clearest, simplest form?  … Continue reading

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Pentecost Sunday

Happy Pentecost Sunday! Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular verses in America.  But how often have you looked beneath to discover more about the plans God has for us.  When I think of this verse, I often jump … Continue reading

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Break the Chains of Discouragement

Happy Mother’s Day! One of the biggest challenges I face for staying on mission is overcoming discouragement.  (And you probably know moms face discouragement on the all-important mission of raising kids!)  What about you? Do you ever face discouraging voices … Continue reading

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LFC Update

There’s too much too report! But we’re having a gathering on Zoom Sunday night to talk about a rhythm for the season ahead and to pray.  If you’d like to be a part of that, email me at pastorjessealexander@gmail.com.  If … Continue reading

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Jesus and Storms

(Next LFC gathering: 6:00 to 8:00pm at Plantation Park- 875 Davis Pond Blvd, 32259 – on Sunday, September 8.  We’ve reserved the pavilion.  Bring some picnic food to share.) “Do you know God?”  Someone once asked Soren Kierkegard that question.  … Continue reading

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What’s Coming Up

What’s Going on at Love First Coast? March 31 – Annual Meeting with dinner.  Text Jesse 904-599-2889 if you’d like to join us. (6pm at 3455 SR13, 32259) April 7 – Worship Gathering (6:45pm @ Faith Community Church 3450 CR210, … Continue reading

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Sunday Night Worship Gathering

Do you know who you are?  And who has the right to tell you who you are?  One of the great challenges of our time is the widespread confusion about our identities, about who we really are. One of Jesus’ … Continue reading

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