Erie First Podcast with Pastor Nichole Schreiber

We all have good habits and bad habits. It's important to develop habits that make us more like Jesus. Pastor Daniel Brooker begins our new series, KINGDOM HABITS, and explores how we can develop the habit of blessing others.

If God could leave a message for you on a sticky note– what would He say?

We know that Jesus died and rose again, and we know that He is coming back. Pastor Nichole concludes our NOTES FROM GOD series by examining what we know about the second coming of Jesus and what it means for how we should live our daily lives.

If God could leave a message for you on a sticky note– what would He say?

God has a plan for your life, but sin destroys that plan. Pastor Nichole examines the power of the resurrection of Jesus that allows us to trade in a new life as we continue our NOTES FROM GOD series.

If God could leave a message for you on a sticky note– what would He say?

As Pastor Quint Lindblad continues our NOTES FROM GOD series, he encourages us that despite the challenges we face, it's important that we don't give up.

If God could leave a message for you on a sticky note– what would He say?

Pastor Nichole examines how our lifestyle needs to look more like Jesus, which requires us to take out the trash in our lives, as she continues our NOTES FROM GOD series.

If God could leave a message for you on a sticky note– what would He say?

Pastor Quint Lindblad examines the dangers of getting caught up in the busyness life and why sometimes we just need to slow down as our series, NOTES FROM GOD, continues.

If God could scribble on a sticky note and leave a message for you on your computer, or mirror, or the kitchen table – what would He say?

Pastor Nichole begins a new series, NOTES FROM GOD, where we'll examine five important reminders that God has for us.

What are this week's four things and how will they show us more about heaven, who will be there?

Pastor Nichole gets some help from some of her staff pastors as they unpack this week's four things to better understand the full picture of the holiness of God.

Pastor Nichole wraps up this series with 4 Things You Need To Know From Hebrews 12.

What do a confetti canon, a handsaw, baking powder and a family picture have to say about God's blessings?

Pastor Nichole continues 4 Things, where four seemingly random objects will help us better understand the New Testament book of Hebrews.

Picking up where she left off last week, discover 4 More Things You Need To Know From Hebrews 11 with Pastor Nichole.

How can a backpack, a paddle, some fruit and a yearbook help us grow our faith?

Pastor Nichole continues 4 Things, where four seemingly random objects will help us better understand the New Testament book of Hebrews.

Discover 4 Things You Need To Know From Hebrews 11 with Pastor Nichole.

What do a can of soda, a work boot, a no trespassing sign, and a chair have to do with your faith?

We’re beginning a new series called 4 Things, and each week four seemingly random objects will help us better understand the New Testament book of Hebrews.

Discover 4 Things You Need To Know From Hebrews 10 with Pastor Nichole.

Are there things that you won't pray for? Pastor Nichole wraps up our series by examining what happens when we try to handle our issues ourselves instead of surrendering them to God.

When is the best time to pray? We've continuing our deep dive into the practical aspects of prayer in our series, LET US PRAY. While there is no bad time to pray, Pastor Nichole Schreiber will examine one very important time that we often overlook.

What do you pray for? When do you pray? Are there people or things that you won't pray for? We've diving into the practical aspects of prayer in our new series, LET US PRAY. Pastor Daniel Brooker is starting this series with a look at who and what we pray for.

Is our worship for God or is it for me? Pastor Andrew Rupp examines our attitude towards worship and how we can overcome the roadblocks that get in the way of our relationship with God.

At Christmas we celebrate the greatest gift ever given– the birth of Jesus Christ. Pastor Nichole Schreiber is joined by Pastor Daniel Brooker to examine this powerful gift and how we should respond to it.

What is the importance of giving gold to a baby, and what does it signify for us today? Pastor Nichole continues our series, THE GIFT, and we'll see the different reactions to the idea that Jesus was a king, and then examine our own reactions to Jesus being Lord of our lives.

What was the significance of the wise men bringing myrrh to the baby Jesus? What exactly is myrrh, and what does that gift symbolize for us today? Pastor Nichole continues THE GIFT, and we'll see how the wise men help foreshadow Jesus' eventual journey to the cross.

Why did the wise men bring frankincense, myrrh, and gold to the baby Jesus? What was their importance then, and what do they symbolize for us today? Pastor Nichole begins THE GIFT, a Christmas series where she'll examine the significance of each of the gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus. Today, we'll see how frankincense prophetically demonstrates that Jesus is our High Priest.

Are you true to the life that you have been called to live? When you know who you are it influences how you live! Pastor Quint Lindblad concludes his series by helping us understand how your identity in Christ is vital for living a life worthy of the gospel.

No matter how hard we try, all relationships eventually struggle and have hardships. How do we continue to pursue living a life worthy of the gospel when relationships turn difficult? Pastor Quint Lindblad continues his series and examines how we can trust God when "loving one another" becomes uncomfortable.

What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? We know that we should "love one another," but sometimes the people around us can be a bit a hard to love. Pastor Quint Lindblad starts a new series that examines how we should conduct ourselves in our everyday relationships as we pursue Christ.

While it is possible to give without a deep understanding of God’s grace, it is impossible to have a deep understanding of God's grace and not give. Jesus Christ pours out His love for us. He makes a way for our selfish, human, sinful hearts to be forgiven. Sacrificial giving is a response to God’s grace towards us.

Generosity must be built into your spiritual strategy. We can overcome our naturally selfish hearts when we discover the joy created by being generous.

God rewards good stewardship, and the foundation of stewardship is found in our obedience. Financial concerns test the trust of all people, but God can be trusted. When He makes promises about providing for His people, we can know without a shadow of a doubt He will deliver. But the steps to blessing always begin with obedience.

Sharing our stories encourages others by reminding us of the power and promises of God. No matter where you are in your story, we know how it ends– in victory, hope, and redemption.

Missionaries JT & Rachel Espejo shares the harrowing story of being trapped in the middle of a warzone when the Sudanese civil war suddenly broke out. Hear the miracles and powerful lessons God showed them as their incredible story played out. 

Your testimony is one of most powerful tools you have for sharing the transformational power of Jesus with others. But many people have never shared their testimony– the story of how Jesus has transformed your life. Pastor Danielle Frano shares a step-by-step method of what we should share and how to share your story effectively.

Every generation needs to invest in the next. You never know how God is going to use you– your faith may live on in others and influence spaces and places you would never dream possible.

Does your life help people see Jesus more clearly? Having influence never starts with a title or a platform. Influence starts by loving the people around you. Pastor Nichole looks God's calling on each of us to be influential for His glory.

Every person in the family of God is invaluable, no one is inadequate. We are each a part of the body of Christ– if one part of the body isn’t working, then the whole body suffers. The Church needs each and every one of us. Pastor Nichole kicks off a new series called I'M IN, where she examines what it truly means to be the church.

Our mission field is where are feet are. Pastors Ally Sarring and TJ Schaefer, directors of Edinboro Chi Alpha, discuss what God is doing on our college campuses and share testimonies from current college students.

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our HEROES OF THE FAITH series, we are examining two biblical characters each week to see how their stories encourage and motivate our faith today.

Today Pastor Danielle Frano shares on James, the brother of Jesus, and Pastor Quinn Lindblad examines the story of Ruth and what lessons we can learn from all of our Heroes of the Faith.

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our HEROES OF THE FAITH series, we are examining two biblical characters each week to see how their stories encourage and motivate our faith today.

Today Pastor Nichole shares on the Apostle Philip and what happens when we're available for God to use us and Pastor Daniel Brooker examines the the story of Queen Esther where we'll see the power of being in the right place at the right time.

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our HEROES OF THE FAITH series, we'll examine two biblical characters each week and see how their stories can encourage and motivate our faith today.

This week Pastor Don Fisher shares on Mary Magdalene and Pastor Kahyla Collazo shares on Apostle Peter. We'll see how God's plans for our lives are always greater than the labels people place on us and will even overcome our own personal failures.

The Bible is filled with men and women with incredible stories of faith, sacrifice and God's power. In our new series, HEROES OF THE FAITH, we'll examine two biblical characters each week and see how their stories can encourage and motivate our faith today.

Pastor Nichole Schreiber kicks off the series with a look at Rahab, a women in the Old Testament, and Pastor Andy Rupp shares on Apostle John from the New Testament.

Promises hold value and importance. There are over 8000 promises in the Bible and God keeps every single one! Pastor Nichole shares seven specific promises God makes to us when we align our lives with His will.

Note: Pastor Nichole shared this message during a combined service between Erie First Assembly and Grace Slavic Pentecostal Church, a bilingual English and Russian speaking church. You'll hear the live Russian translation throughout her message.

Worship is intended to be an encounter with Jesus, not a celebration of our own worship preferences. If we want to experience more of God's power in our lives, we need to come into His presence with the proper heart attitude and give Him our full attention and full surrender. Pastor Nichole shares the spiritual protocols of worship as she concludes our series, SPIRIT LEAD ME.

Pastor Nichole looks at spiritual gifts and how we identify, grow and develop them. All spiritual gifts are come from the same source and are important and needed. How do we know what our spiritual gifts are and how do we begin to put them into practice? Discover the ways the Holy Spirit flows through us as we continue our series, SPIRIT LEAD ME.

Pastor Nichole discusses the sometimes controversial topic of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. What is it, and what does it mean to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? What is speaking in tongues, who's it for and when should we speak in tongues? Let's discover more about the Holy Spirit as our SPIRIT LEAD ME series continues.

Pastor Nichole begins a new series designed to help us develop a more heightened awareness to the presence of God. We're beginning with a discussion about who the Holy Spirit. What does the Holy Spirit do? What does the Bible mean when Jesus says God would send an Advocate to journey with us through our lives? That's what she's going to discuss and so much more.

Talking about death should not be gloom and doom for believers in Jesus. Jesus came to deliver us from the fear of death. Pastor Nichole discusses the hope of Heaven and how it can change how we live in the present.

There is both a practical and a spiritual side to our finances and we need to engage both sides of it. How do we evaluate ourselves to make sure we're developing the character that keeps us going in the correct direction? Pastor Quint Lindblad concludes our series on finances, generosity and material possessions.

We can feel confident in our faith in God, but do we truly trust God with our resources? How can we better mix our faith in who God is with the action of what He’s asking us to do? Pastor Quint Lindblad continues our series on giving, generosity, and material possessions.