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First Conference 2023

A Gateway Series

We’re gathering for a time of powerful worship, hope-filled messages, and prayer at First Conference! We’ll hear from Samuel Rodriguez, Michael Todd, Jentezen Franklin, Lisa Bevere, and Derwin Gray. Let’s celebrate all God wants to do in and through us in 2023!

For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” –Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)

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Your Mess, God’s Miracle

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Samuel Rodriguez
January 7, 2023

Pastor Samuel Rodriguez reminds us that God wants to do the miraculous in our messes; let’s open our eyes to see what He is doing!

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Who's Really in Control?

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Michael Todd
January 8, 2023

Pastor Michael Todd reminds us that control does not bring us peace; we find true peace when we surrender to God’s covering and walk in His authority.

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This Is Your Year

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January 9, 2023

Pastor Jentezen Franklin encourages us to trust God is always working in our lives, and He has the power to turn our trials into triumphs.

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Sheer Joy

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Lisa Bevere
January 10, 2023

Lisa Bevere encourages us to count the moments of pressure as joy because God is using them for our growth.

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Behold the Lamb

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January 11, 2023

Pastor Derwin Gray encourages us to focus on Jesus and the purposes He has for us, trusting He will guide us through every challenge and lead us to victory.

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