1st Samuel 5:1-12 God Victorious Over the Idols of the Nations (May 21, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
At times the church is laid low because of its sins. These are often times when the enemies of God’s people appear to be quite strong. Such was the case in 1 Samuel 5:1-12, however, God shows that H...
21 Mai 202336min
Matthew 6:9-13 Evangelism (Part 4): Prayer (May 21, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
We recognize that in evangelism only God can change the heart. If only God can change the heart, then prayer becomes essential for evangelism. We are not seeking merely to put the Word of God before...
21 Mai 202333min
1st Samuel 4:12-22 The Glory has Departed (May 14, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
Many believe that God will not come in judgment. They say that God is a God of love, not wrath. The Scriptures, however, make it clear that God is always faithful to his word, not just the words of ...
15 Mai 202333min
Acts 4:23-31 Evangelism (Part 3): Boldness (May 14, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
Many things are needed for evangelism, but one that we see in the Scriptures is boldness. We must recognize that we are in a war. Courage and strength is needed. It is not needed destroy the enemy ...
14 Mai 202341min
1st Samuel 4:1-11 Trusting in the Ark of God Rather than the God of the Ark (May 7, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 4:1-11 the people of God are defeated at Aphek. After the defeat, they bring the ark of God to the battle and believe they will win merely because the ark is with them. This, however, do...
8 Mai 202335min
1st Samuel 3:1-21 Samuel's Call (Part 1): Called by God (April 23, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Samuel’s call to the office of prophet is recounted. The most significant thing about this call is that it comes from God. Ultimately this is what is needed in the church: for God...
23 Apr 202343min
Proverbs 9:13-18 Folly's House (April 23, 2023 AM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In the gospel eternal life is offered. Wisdom has set a great feast, and yet, many refuse. Why is this the case? Many reasons can be given, but one significant reason is that there is another offer...
23 Apr 202338min
1st Samuel 2:27-36 The Priest After God's Own Heart (April 16, 2023 PM, Rev. Michael Grasso)
In 1 Samuel 2:27-36 a man of God confronts Eli about the sins of his sons and by extension Eli’s own sins. He pronounces a word of judgment against Eli but also promises that God will raise up a fait...
16 Apr 202342min
