Sermons

1:08:34

Breaking the Bystander Effect: The Veterans’ Side of the Solution

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
June 20, 2026

A recent FNL covered the bystander effect and what young adults can do to break the cycle of staying on the sidelines of service. This message serves as a counterpart, covering the responsibility more experienced members have to bring others in on service to help bridge the gap between generations.

55:02

Identifying Spiritual Gifts, Part 2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
June 13, 2026

We previously discussed some foundational principles related to the reasons for spiritual gifts and our motivation for identifying them. But further clarity is needed on how to do so. What should we keep in mind about gifts of the Spirit as we look for them among us?

33:06

The God of All Comfort

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Gabe Ellis
June 6, 2026

The world is in desperate need for God’s comfort. When you are distressed where do you go? When we feel weighed down, filled with sadness, struggling with challenges, where do we go for help? Who do we go to for encouragement? Who is the source of comfort? How do I provide comfort to others?

42:19

Formal Roles in the Body

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 24, 2026

Out of love for His Church, Ephesians 4 tells us Jesus Christ has given some to fill formal roles or offices of service in the body. This message looks at ordained offices in the Church as part of God’s method of bringing us all the to measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ—to become like Him, the living head of ...

45:23

Identifying Spiritual Gifts

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 24, 2026

As a result of receiving the gift of the spirit, we are also given spiritual gifts. These are special ways God makes His power evident in individual members to serve the needs of the whole body. This message discusses some key principles to help us begin to identify spiritual gifts in a healthy and humble manner.

1:06:42

When the Day of Pentecost Had Almost Come

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 16, 2026

Acts 2 tells us what happened when the Day of Pentecost had fully come. What can we learn from chapter one about how the disciples were preparing for its fulfillment? Are there any lessons for us as we wait for the remaining steps in God’s plan to fully come to fruition?

1:09:39

Of What Spirit Are You?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
May 2, 2026

Jesus corrected His disciples at times for not knowing what manner of spirit they were demonstrating or being motivated by. We’re also instructed in 1 John 4:1 to test the spirits. Are we willing to test the spirits at work in us, to identify the source motivating our attitudes, actions, and perspectives?

59:42

Life After Resurrection

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
April 25, 2026

What would it have been like to be Lazarus? What would life after resurrection be like? Pondering this question can teach us a lot about our present and future.

1:06:21

Five Smooth Stones and Slaying the Giants of Sin

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
April 8, 2026

The story of David and Goliath is well known to many from childhood. But what can it teach us about our ongoing battle against sin as we go forward from the Days of Unleavened Bread?

59:27

An Unleavened Life of Praise

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
April 2, 2026

In Psalm 51, David identified three things he would do in response to God's forgiveness and the joy restored to him because of it. This can serve as a model for us during this feast because a proper response to the meaning of Passover is an unleavened life of praise.

1:07:54

The Faith to Be Forgiven

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
March 28, 2026

At baptism, we acknowledge that we have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. That requires faith—but faith in what? And is that same faith necessary, even after baptism, each time we seek forgiveness?

1:07:29

Forgive and Remember No More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
March 14, 2026

Is the ability to “forgive and forget” the measure of genuine forgiveness? Christ said our own forgiveness is dependent on our willingness to also forgive others. How can we know if we’ve truly forgiven others so we can have confidence in our own forgiveness by God?

1:03:16

Repentance That Goes Beyond Remorse

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
March 7, 2026

Sorrow is a tool that can lead us to lasting change and restored joy. But sorrow without genuine repentance doesn’t yield the results we desire.

1:11:55

Confession: What, How and to Whom?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
February 28, 2026

What does it mean to confess your sins? Is confession just a denominational tradition or a biblical mandate? How is it done properly? And how does it connect to our pre-Passover self-examination?

1:01:17

Collective Reputation and Congregational Goals for Growth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Given by Zach Smith
February 14, 2026

Scripture speaks of the value of a good name. But reputation can be not only individual but collective. What’s our reputation as a congregation? How can we strengthen it to reflect what we want to be known for?