Sermons from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania congregation

Knowledge Shall Increase--How About Yours?

Given by Zach Smith
October 4, 2025

A beautiful part of the Millennium that we look forward to is the opening of minds and increase of the knowledge of God and His way. But who will be affected by that increase in understanding? Just the humans who will still be physical during the Millennium? Or will it include us too?

The Fast Before the Feast

Given by Zach Smith
October 2, 2025

In the midst of such a joyful fall holy day season, does it ever feel like the Day of Atonement is a hurdle we just have to surmount before we can really rejoice? Why does God command us to afflict our souls in the midst of such a joy-filled season? Do we just have to get through fasting or can...

Who is the True Hero of Atonement?

Given by Dan Summy
October 2, 2025

The world’s religions have leaders, God also has a High Priest. Today’s message shows how scripture reveals God’s choice and what He has done and is doing so that we may have salvation.

Coming Quickly As a Thief—Really?

Given by Zach Smith
September 23, 2025

The speed of prophecy helps us understand how suddenly prophetic events will unfold on the world scene. But how does it help the elect? It gives context to the phrases coming quickly, as a thief but not as a thief, and watch and be ready so we do not become scoffers while waiting for Christ’s return.

Lessons From the Exodus Leg 4

Given by Dan Summy
September 20, 2025

Just as the Israelites knew their journey to the Promised Land was almost complete, many of us today know our journey out of spiritual is almost over. Even so some Israelites failed. God worked diligently to build the Israelites faith. Can we see God increasing our faith today?

The Speed of Prophecy

Given by Zach Smith
September 13, 2025

How quickly can life change? Prophecy fulfilled in the past and descriptions of several yet to be fulfilled in the future reveal a pattern of just how swiftly God acts when He decides He has been long suffering long enough.

Will You Overcome?

Given by Zach Smith
September 6, 2025

The consistent directive to the churches of Revelation 2-3 was to overcome so they could receive incredible rewards in God’s kingdom. The same message applies to us. But what does it really mean to overcome? Are you an overcomer? Is it really even possible to overcome or is it just a lofty ideal?

God’s Word Was Written for You

Given by Zach Smith
August 23, 2025

We know bible study is a necessary daily habit. But do we approach it with the expectation that God will communicate to us personally through the pages of the Bible? This message explores five points that can stimulate a greater appreciation for the personalized instruction available through bible study.

The Seeking Cycle

Given by Zach Smith
August 2, 2025

“Seek first the kingdom” is a simple and memorable phrase, but there is a lot of depth involved in the process. Seeking involves a cycle of activities that start and end with seeing.

Why All the Natural Disasters?

Given by Zach Smith
July 26, 2025

From wild fires to flooding and hurricanes to tornadoes, we see major natural disasters in the news regularly. Are they really “natural” or could they be the fulfillment of prophecy?

The Beatitudes and the Pursuit of Happiness

Given by Zach Smith
July 5, 2025

The pursuit of happiness is considered a basic human right in this nation. But the happiness man chases is often temporary and circumstantial. What can the beatitudes in Matthew 5 teach us about pursuing a higher-level happiness that God desires for us?

The Father Who Does Not Provoke

Given by Zach Smith
June 14, 2025

More than once, God inspired the apostle Paul to record the instruction, “Fathers, do not provoke your children.” As our loving Father, He models this high standard. But what does provoke really mean, and how does God instead deal with His children?

Admonition for Us From the First Church

Given by Dan Summy
June 1, 2025

Pentecost is a history of how God uses the Holy Spirit with and in His called out ones to fulfill His plan of eternal life. Throughout scripture the exodus of the first church in the wilderness is an example of admonition to believe God and to be led by His HolySpirit. Let’s celebrate Pentecost using this rare gift of God.

You Are God’s Building

Given by Gary Lutz
June 1, 2025

God is a creator, a builder, a planner. Could you describe God’s plan using 7 words? What is God’s plan, and does it correspond with your plan? There is a spiritual component!

Obsolete or Applicable: Which Laws Should We Still Keep Today?

Given by Zach Smith
May 24, 2025

The book of Hebrews discusses the planned obsolescence of the old covenant. How can we discern which Old Testament laws were temporary in nature and have become obsolete and which God expects us to keep today? Do we pick and choose based on personal preference? Or are there guiding principles and biblical precedent we can use to properly discern?