Sermons by Scripture

July 9, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 12: The Second Hearing: Governor Festus

The Life of Paul: Series 3

Part 12 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 25:1-12. This sermon covers a second set of legal proceedings regarding Paul, this time presided by Governor Festus. This sermon also includes some advice about how to know and accomplish God's will for your life.

February 26, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 3: How To Pick Your Next Crush

To The Married & Unmarried

Part 3 of "To the Married and Unmarried." This is a sermon for unmarried people and it includes important instructions about who you choose to like/date/marry.

November 13, 2022 Mario Villella

Nine Truths About Thanksgiving

Stand-Alone Sermons (2022)

Here are nine true and important things about the topic of gratitude.

September 11, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 11: Corinth A

The Life of Paul: Series 2

Part 11 of "Life of Paul - Series 2," Acts 18:1-5. This is the first part of the account of Paul's time in Corinth. In this sermon, we learn that we are to serve God, whether we get paid to do it or not.

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!

June 19, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 8: Contentment

Spending Someone Else's Money

Part 8 of "Spending Someone Else's Money," Luke 3:7-14 and Philippians 4:10-14. A sermon on repenting of discontentment and trusting in Christ.

November 7, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 1: Worry

Hard Feelings

Part 1 of "Hard Feelings". Five exhortations for people who worry.

October 3, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 2: Interpreting the Words

How To Read The Bible

Part 2 of "How to Read the Bible". A sermon about how to interpret the words we read.

April 25, 2021 Doug Davison

Part 2: Intentional Community

Intentional

Part 2 of "Intentional." Romans 12:9-13. This sermon explains what community is and how to live it out on a daily basis.

October 25, 2020 Mario Villella

Part 8: Dating

#familypic

Part 8 of "#familypic." 1 Corinthians 7:39 and others. A sermon on pre-marriage affections.

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.)

July 30, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 4: If Necessary, Get Help

Handling Conflict

Part 4 of "Handling Conflict." Matthew 18:16, Philippians 4:2-3, and 1 Corinthians 6:5. In this sermon, we learn that there are times when it becomes necessary to get help from a third party when handling conflict.

April 30, 2017 Isaac Johnson

Part 9: Worship

Under The Sun

This is the ninth part of our series, "Under The Sun" - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. In this sermon we learn about the importance of mindful worship of our Lord and Savior.

November 20, 2016 Mario Villella

Thanksgiving

Stand-Alone Sermons (2016)

A sermon on what the Bible says about giving thanks to God.

October 23, 2016 Mario Villella

A Theology Of Thinking

Stand-Alone Sermons (2016)

This sermon gives an overview on what the Bible teaches about our thoughts.

January 10, 2016 Mario Villella

How To Pick Your Next Crush

Stand-Alone Sermons (2016)

In this sermon for unmarried people, we cover several scriptures and how they apply to dating & marriage.

November 29, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 11: A Kind of Thank You, a Couple Lessons, and a Closing

A Letter From Captivity

Part 11 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 4:10-23. In this sermon, we finish out the book of Philippians, with the topics of contentment and God's rewards.

November 22, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 10: Being At Peace

A Letter From Captivity

Part 10 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 4:1-9. In this sermon, we learn about a number of topics some of which are related to having peace with others and within ourselves. We also learn that God is the God of peace.

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 11, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 5: Being Like Jesus

A Letter From Captivity

Part 5 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 2:3-11. This section gives us instructions regarding pride and selfishness and shows how Jesus humbled Himself when He came to save us.

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.

December 14, 2014 Mario Villella

Part 7: Contentment

Whose Stuff Is It Anyway?

The final part of our series, "Whose Stuff Is It Anyway." Philippians 4:10-13. In this sermon, we learn about the source of contentment.

November 9, 2014 Mario Villella

Part 2: Invest In Eternity

Whose Stuff Is It Anyway?

The second part of our series, "Whose Stuff Is It Anyway." Luke 16:1-9. In this sermon, we will learn the importance of using our earthly resources to make a difference in eternity.

July 14, 2013 Mario Villella

Part 4: Sadness vs. Joy

Emotions

This is the fourth sermon in our series, "Emotions." 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 & Psalm 42. This sermon explains some of what the Bible says about sadness.

June 30, 2013 Mario Villella

Part 2: Anxiety vs. Peace Strikes Back

Emotions

This is the second sermon in our series, "Emotions." Philippians 4:6-9. In this sermon, we will cover the second part of a two-part message on how to handle anxiety and have peace.

June 23, 2013 Mario Villella

Part 1: Anxiety vs. Peace

Emotions

This is the first sermon in our series, "Emotions." Philippians 4:6-9. In this sermon, we will cover the first part of a two-part message on how to handle anxiety and have peace.

November 4, 2012 Mario Villella

Part 4: Even More Handling Conflict

The Greatest Relationship Advice Ever

This is the fourth and final part of the series, "The Greatest Relationship Advice Ever" Philippians 4:2-3. In this sermon, we will learn about one of the earliest church fights and what was done about it.

May 6, 2012 Jonathan Holiday

God’s Game Plan

Stand-Alone Sermons (2012)

Life doesn't always work out exactly as you'd like it to. Sometimes we're thrown a curve ball or two. Jonathan takes a look through Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, and Isaiah 40:21-31.