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Mar 29, 2020

The Way, The Truth, and The Life

By: Pastor Joe Griffo

Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe

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Mar 29, 2020The Way, The Truth, and The Life

Mar 29, 2020
The Way, The Truth, and The Life

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
Mar 22, 2020Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Mar 22, 2020
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
Continuing our series through the Gospel of John
Mar 15, 2020Corona, Corona, Corona

Mar 15, 2020
Corona, Corona, Corona

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: (All)
Amidst all the panic over the corona outbreak, we as Christians need to have a balanced biblical response. While we recognize the concern and exercise precaution, we cannot be given over to panic or fear because we have an unchanging hope in Christ, His finished work, and our standing with God. It is in this time that we need to love our neighbors, show great care for others, and offer the only hope for all people, which is the gospel.
Mar 8, 2020Shocking, Sad, But True

Mar 8, 2020
Shocking, Sad, But True

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
Mar 1, 2020Convenient Christianity

Mar 1, 2020
Convenient Christianity

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
John 13:12-16, 15:18-20
Feb 23, 2020You Shall Never Wash My Feet

Feb 23, 2020
You Shall Never Wash My Feet

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
John 13:1-7
Feb 16, 2020Who Has Believed?

Feb 16, 2020
Who Has Believed?

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
The indictment by Jesus at the end of His public ministry is that God has granted more than enough light, and people do not believe. The rejection of God the Son shows how deeply sin runs, how dead man is in sin, and his unable we are of changing our nature. Yet, by His grace, God frees His people from sin by penetrating their hearts with the gospel, transforming us to a renewed life in Christ.
Feb 9, 2020For This Purpose I Have Come

Feb 9, 2020
For This Purpose I Have Come

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
As Jesus came to the end of His public ministry, all things written about Him in the Old Testament were coming to a climax. The cross opens up the way of everlasting life to all people, the good news proclaimed everywhere. We hear the call only by His grace, understanding our sinfulness, repenting, and trusting in the Son who died and rose again.
Feb 2, 2020Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Feb 2, 2020
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: In Defense of Life
Scripture teaches, conscience testifies, and science confirms that pre-born life is human life. In every case, abortion is the intentional killing of an innocent human being. This is the battle that this generation has been called to, and we must bring forth the light of the gospel into this dark wickedness to expose it, and call for repentance.
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Jan 26, 2020
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By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: In Defense of Life
In our day, abortion is presented as a good, positive thing, a fundamental human right. There is a reversal of God’s law and overt rebellion against it. As Christians, we recognize the value of all human life, including the pre-born, and when we see that God’s greatest and highest creation is under attack, we must stand up and fight.
Jan 19, 2020Hard Realities, Glorious Promises

Jan 19, 2020
Hard Realities, Glorious Promises

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
Jesus never tells us simply what we want to hear, but He plainly teaches the difficult realities of the Christian life. As His people, we are called to be willing to die to ourselves and our sin, humbling ourselves, and loyally following Christ, wherever He leads. However, we are promised the fruits of following Him, His righteousness shone in us, and even sharing His inheritance of the nations.
Jan 12, 2020Trust, Serve, Worship

Jan 12, 2020
Trust, Serve, Worship

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
In John 12, we see a powerful contrast between what true faith looks like and the hallmarks of a false profession. On the one side, Lazarus, Martha, and Mary display the testimony of God’s free regenerating grace, the service that we give to God, and the unashamed worship we offer. Judas on the other hand scoffs at true worship, rebukes generous service to the Lord, and displays in his heart unbelief.
Jan 5, 2020Jesus Must Die

Jan 5, 2020
Jesus Must Die

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
To the unregenerate, the idea of free grace is terrifying because it takes control completely out of our hands. Christ’s demand is for our whole being, and that kills the autonomy we want in our rebellion. But true faith is based only on the free grace of God in Christ, and if He isn’t everything to us, then He is nothing.
Dec 29, 2019Provoked To Action

Dec 29, 2019
Provoked To Action

By: Luke Griffo
Series: Gifted: Use Your Spiritual Gifts
With all the sin surrounding us in our day, we are no strangers to righteous indignation. However, this indignation must biblically provoke us to defend God’s name by taking action against unbelief and rebellion, confronting it with the full and explicit truth of the gospel.
Dec 15, 2019Benedictus

Dec 15, 2019
Benedictus

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Birth of Christ
Zechariah’s prophecy after John the Baptist’s birth is all centered around God’s promise to deliver His people finally being fulfilled. Our deliverance is the forgiveness of our sins, fully reconciling us to God, paying the debt that we owe. It is the incarnation that fulfills this glorious promise of God.
Dec 8, 20193-Fold Witness To Christ

Dec 8, 2019
3-Fold Witness To Christ

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Birth of Christ
By the power and influence of the Hold Spirit, there is testimony of the pre-born Savior’s identity from John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary herself. All of these take the focus away from themselves and onto Christ.
Dec 1, 2019More Than A Miracle

Dec 1, 2019
More Than A Miracle

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
Jesus’s raising Lazarus from the dead was an amazing work, but it points to something even more amazing. The focus is on Christ and His power to call a dead man from the grave with a command that must be obeyed. And this is what happens spiritually to all of those whom Christ calls: we are risen from our deadness in sin and are drawn to repentance and faith by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Nov 24, 2019Your Brother Will Rise Again

Nov 24, 2019
Your Brother Will Rise Again

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
After the death of Lazarus, Jesus interacts with Martha and Mary, dealing with the finality of death as the result of sin. In these interactions, we see clearly the deity of Christ in His claim to be the exclusive source of life, as well as His humanity in His real emotion and indignation toward death, an enemy.
Nov 17, 2019This Doesn’t End In Death

Nov 17, 2019
This Doesn’t End In Death

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is a familiar one, but we cannot miss Jesus’ initial response to the news of Lazarus’ sickness and death. Out of love, Jesus does not immediately go to heal Lazarus, in order that He may demonstrate His sovereignty over all things, His providential working, and His authority over death.
Nov 3, 2019The Good Shepherd (Part 2)

Nov 3, 2019
The Good Shepherd (Part 2)

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: These Are Written So That You May Believe
10 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”

CURRENT SERIES:

These Are Written So That You May Believe: The Gospel of John

This expository series goes through the Gospel of John and focuses on the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

FAITHFUL SERIES:

Faithful: Living As A Christian In A Godless World

Our summer series took a look at what it looks like as a Christian in the world of ever increasing hostility that we live in.

Creation Ordinances: The Biblical Foundations For Life

This series focuses on the directives given by God and found in the Creation account, meant for our good and His glory.

The Pursuit: Meaning Apart From God?

An expository series through the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, which points to the utter futility of this life apart from God. Regardless of any accomplishments we may attain, apart from saving knowledge of Christ, there is no true meaning.

Living To Die: Life Reigns!

A series of sermons meant to encourage Christians to live this life for Christ, while at the same time, recognizing that our true home is in Heaven with the Lord. Therefore, the Christian need not fear death in any way.

The Lord’s Supper

These messages are intended to stress the different aspects of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The scope of this series ranges from the history behind Communion, the Lord’s authority over His table, and how we are to approach it.

Gifted: Use Your Spiritual Gifts

God has gifted every Christian uniquely, and it is our responsibility to use those gifts to the glory of God and the building up of the Church.

Baptism: Raised To Life

What is the significance of Baptism in the life of the believer? A look at the sacrament of Baptism, its institution and implications.

Colossians: Built Up In Christ

An expository series through the book of Colossians, which exalts the doctrine of Christ’s supremacy over all things, including salvation. We also look at the Christians response to this salvation – faithful living under the rule of Christ.

It’s Not About Race — It’s About Grace

A sermon addressing the issue of racism in our society. We are all one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians: The Gospel of Grace

An expository series through the book of Galatians, stressing the absolute grace of God in our salvation, as well as a strong awareness of the dangers of legalism.

Theology In Practice

This series of sermons looks at various Psalms and their implications – not only theologically, but also practically. The Psalms are filled with applicable teachings for Christians through every age and in every situation.

The Hope of Easter

The hope of every Christian is rooted in the bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. These messages speak to this essential truth upon which Christianity stands or falls.

The Birth of Christ

Sermons that focus on the glorious incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Church & State: Christians and Government

Another short series of messages, regarding the Christian’s responsibility and towards civil government. Whether it’s favorable or unfavorable towards the Christian faith, the biblical behavior remains consistent.

For Such A Time As This

A short series that shows the need for Christians to be faithful to the gospel, and not the trends of society, which often cause some to compromise the message.

American Christianity

This sermon series speaks to the troubling trends among American Evangelicals, and seeks to get back to Biblical Christianity as opposed to the shallow faith that so often passes for it.

Whatever Happened To God?

As Christians, we need to be constantly reminded of the foundational truths of our faith, and the nature of God. This short series speaks to the Trinity, the Image of God, the Person and work of Christ, as well as of the Holy Spirit.

Towards Maturity

The Book of James challenges each Christian regarding the outworking of true faith in our lives. This series serves to provide benchmarks for our maturity in Christ.

The Church

This series deals with the foundational marks of the true church, including worship, the sacraments, and leadership.