Sermons by Scripture

June 8, 2025 Daniel Gilland

Part 7: Noah A (Pre-Flood)

How It Started

In the introduction to the story of Noah and the flood (Genesis 6:9-7:10) we find a man who is obedient to God in the midst of very challenging circumstances. So, how did he do it? Through today's passage we explore this theme of obedience, the challenges we face, and a pathway for us to be obedient to God as well.

April 2, 2023 Mario Villella

Heaven Is Coming Here!

Stand-Alone Sermons (2023)

A stand-alone sermon on eternity.

April 11, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 4: Why Does Christ’s Ascension Matter?

Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.

Part 4 of "Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.", Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-11 and many others. This sermon lists ten reasons that the ascension matters.

April 4, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 3: Why Does Christ’s Resurrection Matter?

Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.

Part 3 of "Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.", Luke 24:1-43 and Acts 17:16-31. The Resurrection of Jesus is proof that everything God says will happen one day will happen one day.

April 12, 2020 Mario Villella

The Earliest Easter Lesson We Have

Stand-Alone Sermons (2020)

The sermon for Easter Sunday 2020. 1 Corinthians 15 is likely the earliest teaching we have on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for us.

July 21, 2019 Mario Villella

God Doesn’t Grade On a Curve

Stand-Alone Sermons (2019)

This simple gospel presentation focuses on the idea the God does not judge us based on how righteous we are relative to other people. The only kind of righteousness that will save us is the kind that is absolute and comes from Jesus.

April 7, 2019 Mario Villella

Part 7: He Even Makes Deaf People Hear

The Gospel of Mark: Series 2

Part 7 of the second series of, "The Gospel of Mark" Mark 7:31-37. In this passage, we see that Jesus healed a deaf/mute man.

October 1, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 1: God’s Word’s Role In Changing Us

A Changed Life

Part 1 of "A Changed Life." Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and others. This sermon lays the foundation for the rest of this series. What are we talking about when we say "a changed life" and what does God's word have to do with it?

August 21, 2016 Mario Villella

Living On Earth As Citizens Of Heaven

Stand-Alone Sermons (2016)

This stand-alone message addresses how we, as Christians, are to participate in our world and in our cultures.

November 15, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 9: Reaching Forward To What Is Ahead

A Letter From Captivity

Part 9 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 3:10-21. In this sermon, we learn that we are to live our lives reaching forward toward God's ultimate goals rather than focusing on earthly things.

November 1, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 8: Whose Righteousness Do We Trust In?

A Letter From Captivity

Part 8 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 3:1-9. In this sermon, we discuss the two things you could trust in for salvation: your own abilities to follow rules and be righteous, or God's righteousness given to you through Jesus Christ.

April 19, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 16: Heaven

Places Jesus Went

Part 16 of the series, "Places Jesus Went." Luke 24:45-53 & Acts 1:1-11. This sermon covers the ascension of Jesus Christ, what He's doing now, what happens when He comes back, and what we are to do in the meantime.

April 20, 2014 Mario Villella

Five People You Meet at an Easter Service

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

Easter Sunday 2014.