Sermons by Scripture

August 7, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 6: Relationships Were Forming

The Life of Paul: Series 2

Part 6 of "Life of Paul - Series 2," Acts 16:40 and the book of Philippians. This was the beginning of a church!

March 22, 2020 Mario Villella

Part 10: Reaching Out While We’re Stuck

Reset

Part 10 of "Reset." Acts 28:30-31 & Phillippians 1:12-14. In this sermon, we learn about how Paul helped to advance the gospel even while he was stuck in prison and/or in a house. (This sermon was preached at the beginning of the social distancing policies related to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.)

November 24, 2019 Mario Villella

Part 16: What Happens After Death

The Gospel of Mark: Series 3

Part 16 of the third "Gospel of Mark" series. Mark 12:18-27. This is a sermon about the occasion when the Sadducees asked Jesus about "the resurrection."

October 26, 2015 Mario Villella

Portrait of Two Missionaries

A Letter From Captivity

In this stand-alone sermon, we learn about some things Paul said about Timothy and Epaphroditus and what those things mean for us.

October 4, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 4: Live Your Life

A Letter From Captivity

Part 4 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 1:27-2:2. Here, Paul begins with his first bit of instruction. We should live for Christ with courage and unity.

September 27, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 3: Life And Death In Christ

A Letter From Captivity

Part 3 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 1:18-26. As we work our way through the letter to Philippians we comes to Paul's comments about his life with Christ and his death with Christ.

September 20, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 2: What Looks Messed Up In Your Life Right Now?

A Letter From Captivity

Part 2 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 1:12-18. As we continue in Philippians we find out that God uses even bad things for good, and sometimes he even uses bad people for good purposes.

September 13, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 1: Gratitude and Care While Imprisoned

A Letter From Captivity

Part 1 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 1:1-11. This is an introduction to the book of Philippians. It is also a reminder that thankfulness to God and concern for others can characterize our lives even during hard times.

August 9, 2015 Mario Villella

Portrait of Two Missionaries

Stand-Alone Sermons (2015)

In this stand-alone sermon, we learn about some things Paul said about Timothy and Epaphroditus and what those things mean for us.

March 2, 2014 Mario Villella

Pierce My Ear

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

In this sermon we learn the connection between grace (being set free from sin without having to merit God's favor) and obedience (surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ). Mario believes the concept is illustrated in Exodus 21:1-6 and taught in many places in the New Testament.

January 5, 2014 Mario Villella

Start Where You’re Stuck

Stand-Alone Sermons (2014)

This stand-alone sermon on Philippians 1:1-14 was preached on the first week of 2014. This sermon is on the importance of serving God in whatever situation we happen to find ourselves stuck in.

September 30, 2012 Mario Villella

Part 7: Contending As One Man

What Good News Is All About

This is the seventh part of our series, "What Good News Is All About." Philippians 1:27. This week, we conclude with a look at the big picture when it comes to the mission of our church.