Mark Series - Week 13 - Clarity After the Storm

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Why does Jesus often become clearest in the middle of the storm?

This week, Pastor Hans continued our Gospel of Mark series with a message from chapter 6 that reminds us of a hard but hopeful truth. The disciples had just seen Jesus multiply loaves and fish for thousands, yet when the storm came, their hearts were still hard. It wasn’t until He climbed into their boat and calmed the wind that they began to see Him for who He really was.

If you’ve ever wondered why your faith feels sharper in seasons of fear, struggle, or desperation, this message will help you recognize the moments when Jesus steps into your storm, and shows Himself as God.

 
 
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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The Role & Ministry of The Pastor

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Today was a historic day at Praise Assembly as Rev. Robert Wise installed Pastor Hans as our new lead pastor.

Rev. Wise has served the church faithfully for over 40 years, pastoring in New Jersey and Massachusetts and later leading nearly 200 churches as Superintendent of the Southern New England District of the Assemblies of God. His wisdom, experience, and heart for the church were evident as he ministered on The Role and Ministry of the Pastor.

This service wasn’t just about titles or positions, it was about God’s calling, the shepherding of His people, and the future He is unfolding for our church family.

 
 
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Rev. Robert Wise
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Mark Series - Week 12 - When Evil is Allowed Its Moment

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It can feel like evil wins far too often. Tragedies fill the headlines, injustice goes unpunished, and God’s people sometimes suffer in ways that make no sense. Mark 6 records one of those moments: the brutal death of John the Baptist.

In this message, Pastor Hans wrestled with the tension of a world where evil seems to have its moment. But what looks like defeat may actually be God setting the stage for something greater.

If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God when the world feels out of control?” this word will help you see that His purposes never fail, even when darkness seems to.

 
 
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 11 - A Strategy You Can Use

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Some strategies change battles, but Jesus shared a strategy that can change lives.

In Mark 6, Pastor Hans walked us through how Jesus prepared His disciples to carry the message of the Kingdom. He sent them out together, taught them to depend fully on God, and showed them how to respond when rejection came.

This isn’t just history. It’s a call for us today to embrace the same priorities, even when following Christ means discomfort, dependence, or being misunderstood.

 
 
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 10 - The Hardest Place to Shine

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Ever felt dismissed, overlooked, or doubted by the people closest to you?

This Sunday, Pastor Hans opened Mark 6 with a message that may be uncomfortably familiar. Just like Jesus was rejected in His own hometown, we too can struggle to shine for Christ among family, friends, and those who think they already “know” us.

If you’ve ever wrestled with being taken lightly—or wondered how to keep living boldly for Jesus when those closest to you don’t believe—this is a message you can’t afford to miss.

 
 
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 9 - Sent Away or Sent Out

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This Sunday, Pastor Hans brought a gripping message from Mark 5 that forces us to wrestle with a sobering question: when Jesus disrupts our lives, will we send Him away… or be sent out by Him?

In the dramatic account of the demon-possessed man set free, we see two radically different responses—an entire region pleading for Jesus to leave, and one transformed man eager to follow Him. Pastor Hans unpacked why some reject the very One who brings hope, and why others can’t help but tell everyone what He’s done.

It’s a call to examine our hearts, our priorities, and our willingness to obey—even when following Him costs us something we thought we couldn’t give up.

 
 
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 8 - This is How the Kingdom Works: Responsibilities

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This week, Pastor Hans continued his impactful journey through the Gospel of Mark with a message that brought clarity and conviction about how the Kingdom of God really works.

While many expect the Kingdom to be flashy or forceful, Jesus paints a different picture—one rooted in responsibility, growth, and trust. Pastor Hans spoke directly to the tension we all feel: what’s our part, and what’s God’s? From hearing the Word, to stewarding what’s been planted, to trusting that God brings the increase, this message calls us to step up in obedience and step back in surrender.

Responsibility might not be popular, but it’s powerful when it’s Kingdom-centered.

 
 

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Sunday, August 3, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 7 - Change of Soil, Change of Story

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This week, Pastor Hans continued his deep dive into the Gospel of Mark with a powerful message on the condition of the human heart—and how it determines the course of your life.

From hard hearts to half hearts, shallow soil to fertile ground, Jesus' parable of the sower hits closer to home than we’d like to admit. But here’s the hope: if the soil changes, your story can too.

Pastor Hans calls us to examine our own hearts and respond to God’s Word with bold, life-altering obedience.

 
 

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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 6 - Family Matters...

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What if Jesus told you your family wasn’t your family?

This morning, Pastor Hans delivered a bold, heartfelt message that cuts through comfort and speaks straight to the soul. Continuing his powerful series on the Gospel of Mark, he challenged us to consider what happens when love for family comes into conflict with our devotion to Christ.

It was more than a sermon—it was a moment of ministry, calling us to realign our hearts, reorder our priorities, and make Jesus Lord over everything.

Watch now and ask yourself: who (or what) comes first in your life?

 
 

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Sunday, July 20, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 5 - Who Jesus Calls

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In this powerful message from our series in the Gospel of Mark, we dive into a pivotal moment where Jesus climbs a mountain and makes one of the most significant decisions of His ministry—calling the twelve apostles. But here's the twist: these weren't religious elites or model citizens. They were teenagers, tradesmen, hotheads, zealots, and even a traitor.

So why them? And why you?

This sermon will challenge the way you think about calling, purpose, and the kind of people God chooses to change the world. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, this message is for you.

What if your limitations are exactly what qualifies you?
Don’t miss this. Watch now.

 
 

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Sunday, July 13, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 4 - The Same Old Questions

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In this message, Pastor Hans explores three pointed questions Jesus faced in Mark chapter 2—about His purpose, trust in God, and worship. These weren’t innocent inquiries—they were meant to challenge His mission and identity. But Jesus' responses, rooted in truth and authority, still speak to the same questions we wrestle with today. Who defines your purpose? Can you trust God without trying to control Him? And who—or what—do you really worship?

These aren’t just ancient questions… they’re your questions. Watch now to hear how Jesus’ answers could change everything.

 
 

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Sunday, July 6, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Commit to the Lord

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Pastor Brandon ministered this morning. This week's message shares a powerful reminder from Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” With honesty and heart, he challenges us to stop chasing “what ifs” and instead fully surrender our plans, dreams, and timing to God.

Through relatable humor, real-life struggles, and the inspiring story of Joseph, Pastor Brandon shows how God's favor follows faithfulness—not self-promotion. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, anxious about your future, or tempted to force your own way, this message is for you.

 
 

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Brandon Flanagan
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Mark Series - Week 3 - God is More Willing than You Think

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In this message from our ongoing series in the book of Mark, Pastor Hans digs into one of Jesus’ earliest miracles and uncovers a deeper question—one that many of us quietly wrestle with: Is God actually willing to intervene in my life? Through a powerful encounter between Jesus and a desperate man, we begin to see just how passionate, personal, and even extravagant God's willingness really is. If you’ve ever wondered whether God sees your need—or cares to act—this message is for you.

 
 

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Sunday, June 22, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 2 - Keeping Focus

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In just a few verses, Mark captures a whirlwind of life-changing moments in Jesus’ ministry—baptism, testing, miracles, and growing crowds. But how did He navigate it all without losing direction? In this week’s message, Pastor explores what anchored Jesus during some of His busiest and most demanding days. What He reveals might just surprise you—and challenge how you handle your own pressures. Don’t miss this powerful look into the rhythm and resolve of Jesus.

 
 

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Sunday, June 15, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mark Series - Week 1 - Preparation

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. Today’s message launched our brand new series in the Gospel of Mark. On this Pentecost Sunday, we explored how God perfectly prepared the way for Jesus—with the right timing, the right messenger, and the right message. Just as John the Baptist called people to repentance, humility, and anticipation, we are reminded that God is actively preparing us today to experience the fullness of His promises.
Join us next week as we continue through Mark and uncover more about how Jesus was revealed to the world.

 
 

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Sunday, June 8, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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The Certainty of Change

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In this powerful message, Pastor Hans delivers his first sermon as the new lead pastor of Praise Assembly. Drawing from the life of Joseph, he explores how God remains present and faithful through every season of change—whether painful, uncertain, or full of promise.

With heartfelt encouragement and biblical insight, Pastor Hans reminds us that the greatest truth we can cling to is this: God is with us. No matter what lies ahead, we can walk boldly into the future.

Don't miss this special beginning to a new chapter in the life of our church.

 
 

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Sunday, June 1, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Final Words Part 4 - Pastor Petrucci's Retirement

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Pastor Petrucci ministered this morning. Today we honored Pastor Petrucci and his wife Cathy as they step into retirement after 46 years of faithful ministry, including 26 years at Praise Assembly. In his final sermon, Pastor Petrucci shared a heartfelt two-part message—one to the congregation and one to the new lead pastor, Pastor Hans Pfadt.

To the church, he urged unity, cooperation, and a commitment to make ministry a joy, not a burden, for leadership. Quoting Hebrews 13 and Philippians 2, he reminded us that the church is called to shine like stars in a dark world, led by a single vision under one shepherd.

To Pastor Hans, he passed on the charge given to Peter—"Feed my sheep"—by emphasizing the balanced call to correct, rebuke, and encourage through preaching. He reflected on his shift to expository preaching as a way to let the Holy Spirit, not personal bias, do the convicting.

He closed with three “Above All” scriptures from Philippians, Colossians, and 1 Peter—urging everyone to live as citizens of heaven, to clothe ourselves in love, and to love each other deeply.

Following the message, we celebrated Pastor Petrucci and Cathy for their incredible legacy at Praise.

 
 

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Sunday, May 25, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Michael Petrucci
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Get Your Hopes Up

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. This week’s message is full of hope—and celebration! We explore how God's grace calls us to live with expectancy and devotion, even in a dark world. Plus, we rejoice in the exciting news: Pastor Hans Pfadt has been elected as our next pastor!


In “Get Your Hopes Up!,” the message encourages believers to reject cynicism and live with bold hope grounded in God’s promises. Drawing from Titus 2 and John 1, the sermon reminds us that the grace of God has been revealed to all people through Jesus, offering salvation, light, and a new way of life. We are called to turn from sin and embrace wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. Even in a world full of darkness, we are urged to live in hope, because Christ’s light cannot be extinguished.

 
 

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Sunday, May 18, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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Mother's Day 2025

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Pastor Petrucci ministered this morning. In this heartfelt and humorous Mother's Day message, we explore the deep spiritual truths found in Genesis 2 and Proverbs 31 — and how they reveal the God-given design of the female soul as a helper. From the creation of woman in Eden’s beauty, to her instinctive nature to nurture, Pastor Petrucci draws a powerful contrast between the male and female experience, illuminating how women reflect the heart of God in their desire to serve, support, and care for others.

Don’t miss the touching story of how this truth came alive in a very real way during Pastor’s own recovery from open-heart surgery — and how it deepened his appreciation for his wife and all women. Stay to the end — you’ll never see Genesis 2 the same way again. Watch now and be encouraged!

 
 

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Sunday, May 11, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Michael Petrucci
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Priorities That Help You Rise Above Worry

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Pastor Hans ministered this morning. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25–34 offer a pathway out of anxiety and into a life rooted in faith, purpose, and divine provision. The message centers on realigning our priorities—seeking God’s kingdom and His righteousness first—so we can rise above the daily worries that dominate so many lives. Drawing from personal life verses and reflections on God's care for birds and wildflowers, this sermon challenges us to trust deeply, live with clarity, and surrender our tomorrow to the One who holds it.

What if the key to overcoming worry isn’t in changing your circumstances—but in changing your priorities? Jesus offers a better way, and it starts with a simple but powerful command: “Seek first…”

 
 

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Sunday, May 4, 2025 - AM Service
Pastor Hans Pfadt
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