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Dec 3, 2023

Distinct Because There’s A Difference

By: Pastor Joe Griffo

Series: The Book of Romans

There are distinct characteristics of Christians that are the natural outworking of the Christian life. While we still battle indwelling sin, live in a fallen world, and are constantly tempted by Satan, Christ gives us the foundations for living that give us the ability to live in a way that honors him. No one or nothing is more central to a Christian than Jesus Christ and obeying, pleasing, and serving him as a living sacrifice. We are not to be conformed to this world or the things in it and should not count on these things to bring us our purpose, joy, or meaning. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind and view everything through the lens and objective truth of the Bible.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Romans 12:1-8

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Dec 3, 2023Distinct Because There’s A Difference

Dec 3, 2023
Distinct Because There’s A Difference

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Book of Romans
There are distinct characteristics of Christians that are the natural outworking of the Christian life. While we still battle indwelling sin, live in a fallen world, and are constantly tempted by Satan, Christ gives us the foundations for living that give us the ability to live in a way that honors him. No one or nothing is more central to a Christian than Jesus Christ and obeying, pleasing, and serving him as a living sacrifice. We are not to be conformed to this world or the things in it and should not count on these things to bring us our purpose, joy, or meaning. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind and view everything through the lens and objective truth of the Bible.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Romans 12:1-8
Nov 30, 2023Week 9: Bible Translations

Nov 30, 2023
Week 9: Bible Translations

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: Can We Trust The Bible?
Nov 27, 2023Legalism vs Holiness

Nov 27, 2023
Legalism vs Holiness

By: Luke Griffo
Series: (All)
Just as in Colossae, those who tend toward legalism are characterized by focusing on works, adding to the law being concerned with external appearances, and imposing those same things on others. It often leads to despair and frustration and is not a result of what Christ has done in us but trying to add to what he’s already done. The other temptation is to minimize the law and obedience to it, which also must be avoided. We ought to be concerned with holiness, which is always concerned with how God sees us rather than others and is a matter of the heart. It’s about applying the law of God to all of life, where there are no loopholes or corners to be cut. Though it doesn’t preclude a strong confrontation of sin since we are to be concerned with the holiness of God, it’s ready to give others the benefit of the doubt and is quick to forgive repentant hearts as Christ forgave us.
Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104, Colossians 2:16-3:17
Nov 19, 2023A Time For Confidence

Nov 19, 2023
A Time For Confidence

By: Luke Griffo
Series: (All)
Nov 19, 2023The Savior of All

Nov 19, 2023
The Savior of All

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Book of Romans
Although most civilizations throughout history are extinct, the Jews have been held together throughout, and God is not done with them as a people. As unfaithful as the Jews were in their rejection of the Messiah, his covenant promise remains that all of those whom he calls will be saved. Nobody is beyond his reach, and his promises and plan will not fail. Just as the Gentiles were very far away 2000 years ago, the Gospel turned the world upside down, and the same will be true for the Jews in that a great multitude of them will be saved at the appointed time.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-11, Romans 11:25-26
Nov 16, 2023Week 8: The Divine Qualities of the New Testament Canon

Nov 16, 2023
Week 8: The Divine Qualities of the New Testament Canon

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: Can We Trust The Bible?
Nov 12, 2023Grafted In

Nov 12, 2023
Grafted In

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Book of Romans
This text shows Paul's concern for the unbelieving Jews he was ministering to. Although physical Israel rejected Christ, it will and has led to the salvation of the people of many nations. It has been beneficial to us as Christians because the Gospel has gone out to the nations as a part of God's plan and is used as righteous jealousy to wake up the Jews to Jesus being the Messiah. Paul wants people to see what they have that they took for granted, such as being a part of the covenant community.

While they will not be fully restored, God is not done with Israel in the sense that many will be saved through Jesus Christ. As we see today and throughout history, Jews have been disproportionately despised, and as Christians, we are not to be arrogant toward them. While they are not to be considered de facto Christians and need the Savior, we have much common ground in the 39 books of the Old Testament, and we need to make them jealous for Christ by living faithfully and showing them the Messiah with love, patience, and humility.

Scripture: Psalm 22, Romans 11:11-24
Nov 9, 2023Week 7: The Components of the Self-Authenticating Model

Nov 9, 2023
Week 7: The Components of the Self-Authenticating Model

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: Can We Trust The Bible?
Nov 5, 2023The Remnant

Nov 5, 2023
The Remnant

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Book of Romans
Being born into a Christian family or having been descended from a Jewish community has many benefits, but it does not mean that one is saved. Paul was the "perfect" Jew in every way, but that did not save him; instead, it was his faith in Jesus Christ alone that transformed his life. Many people who are merely religious or profess to be believers will reject the faith, compromise the gospel, affirm sin, and eventually leave altogether, demonstrating that they never truly believed in one true gospel in the first place. But amid widespread rebellion and throughout history, God has always kept his remnant as a witness to the nations, as soldiers in his army, so that he might show his power through them. We need to guard against remaining only in our Christian huddles and be instruments in the hand of our Redeemer to an unbelieving world.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-15, 18, Romans 11:1-6
Oct 29, 2023What About Israel?

Oct 29, 2023
What About Israel?

By: Pastor Joe Griffo
Series: The Book of Romans
Has God forgotten about Israel? In these verses, there is underlying tension as Paul is speaking to the ethnic Jews, whom God has used throughout history as a part of God's unfolding redemptive plan. Ethnic Israel rejected the Messiah, and many of the laws, ceremonies, and traditions that the Jews held pointed to and were fulfilled by Jesus Christ and his work on the cross. With that said, God has not absolutely rejected all Jews, and Paul himself, as a Jew, was an example of this. He was seen persecuting the church and not seeking salvation in Jesus Christ alone, but God saw fit to invade Paul's life and call him to himself, and he will do the same to a multitude in the future. We must come alongside Israel and preach the Gospel as we must to all others.

Scripture: Isaiah 65:13-16, Romans 10:16-11:10

The Book of Romans: Foundations of Faith (Current Series)

The book of Romans provides a careful exposition of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This series highlights how this New Testament letter has been used by God to bring conversion and awakening to His people throughout church history.

Living Under Judgment

“America is a nation of pride.” This proclamation is all too true. Our nation is one of arrogant rebellion against God and is suffering the consequences of sin. As Christians who have been accustomed to a culture generally Christianized in its worldview, we are waking up to the reality that a new public religion has taken hold, and we must now learn to live faithfully under God’s hand of judgment.

The Message of Malachi

The prophet is sent to a people whose love towards God has grown cold, cynical, and apathetic. Through a series of confrontations, Malachi seeks to demonstrate how far they have drifted, and this timely message is just as relevant today as it was then.

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith: Exhortations from the Pastoral Epistles

The pastoral epistles outlined in this series teach us and give us practical insight as to how we are to deal with the many false teachings and bad ideologies that confront us from the culture as well as the church.

These Are Written So That You May Believe

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

The Beatitudes: What It Means To Be A Follower of Christ

This series through the first part of Matthew Chapter 5 explores The Beatitudes, their meaning, and their implications for living life as a Christian in this world.

Seven Churches, One People of Christ

The churches addressed in the book of Revelation show us how deeply we must depend on Christ so as to remain faithful, for there are many trials and temptations that can easily lead us astray.

Prepared: Stand Firm In Christ

A mini series of sermons through the Psalms meant to equip Christians for the unique, yet not unprecedented, times that were living in.

Corona, Corona, Corona!

This short series takes a look at the COVID-19 pandemic, the range of reaction that this causes, and our response as Christians.

Faithful: Living As A Christian In A Godless World

This 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.

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.