1st Samuel 10:17-27 Be Careful What You Ask For (July 16, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 10:17-27 Saul is publicly chosen as King. Samuel reiterates the sinfulness of the request and yet God still gives the people what they want. Such is the danger of making sinful requests ...
17 Jul 202342min
Matthew 14:34-36 Recognizing Jesus and Going to Him for Healing (July 16, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
Matthew 14:34-36 contains a brief summary of Christ’s healing ministry. Those who recognized Him went to Him for healing. The natural response of understanding who Christ is is to go to Him for salva...
16 Jul 202331min
1st Samuel 10:1-16 Gifts vs. Grace (July 9, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 10:1-16 Saul is privately anointed king of Israel and is given signs of confirmation which culminate in the Spirit coming upon him and turning him into “another man”. Saul receives the be...
10 Jul 202339min
Matthew 14:22-33 The Son of God Walks on Water (July 9, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Matthew 14:22-33 Matthew records Christ’s miracle of walking on water. His walking on water, like the feeding of the 5,000, is meant to be compared to Elisha who made an axe head float. Christ, h...
9 Jul 202334min
1st Samuel 9:1-27 Do Not Judge by Outward Appearance (July 2, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 9:1-27 Saul, the king like the nations, is introduced. He is described as a great man, from a noble family, who is humble, and receives the Word of God. Surely, if having a king like the...
3 Jul 202340min
Matthew 14:13-21 The Feeding of the Five Thousand (July 2, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew records the very familiar miracle of Christ feeding the 5,000. What does this teach us about Christ? That he is the better Elijah who feeds more with less, the better Moses...
2 Jul 202340min
1st Samuel 8:1-22 A King Like the Nations (Part 2) (June 25, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 8:1-22 the people ask for a king “like the other nations”. This, however, is contrary to the will of God. One distinction between the kings of the other nations and kingship in Israel is...
26 Jun 202335min
1st Corinthians 11:2-16 Glory to Go Around (June 25, 2023 AM, Rev. Calvin Goligher)
Guest sermon from Pastor Calvin Goligher.
25 Jun 202350min
