Sermons from the Portland, Oregon congregation

Mine Eyes Upon the Lord Continually Are Set

Given by Jon Pinelli
April 11, 2020

The journey to the shores of the Red Sea are recorded in only a few verses. However in those verses, there is a very strong lesson for ancient Israel. It is a very important lesson for us today.

By His Stripes We Are Healed

Given by Jon Pinelli
April 4, 2020

As we prepare for Passover in a few days, we are reminded of the great healing that has taken place between us and God. That peace and reconciliation has been healed by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

A Study of Pride

Given by Jon Pinelli
April 1, 2020

It is called the mother of all sins. What does pride look like and what are the telltale signs of a prideful spirit? This Bible Study explores the subject of pride.

I Can See Clearly Now the Sin Is Gone

Given by Jon Pinelli
March 7, 2020

Sin blinds us to the reality of true spiritual eyesight. As we root out the sin in our lives, it helps us to see more clearly. With that sin rooted out we see with increased spiritual clarity. This message deals with our self-examination as we prepare for Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread.

Bible Study: I, II, III John, Part 3

Given by Jon Pinelli
February 22, 2020

Continuing study of I, II, and III John.

Spiritual Hypothermia

Given by Jon Pinelli
February 22, 2020

Physical hypothermia is a deadly physical condition. Its symptoms and treatment have a definite spiritual parallel for us to learn from. What are the symptoms of spiritual hypothermia? How do we guard against it? What do we do if we find ourselves in the early stages of spiritual hypothermia?

The Weightier Matters of the Law

Given by Jon Pinelli
February 15, 2020

Jesus Christ gives a very impassioned discourse to teach his disciples a very important principle in Matthew 23. What did He mean when He refferred to the weightier matters of the law? What can we learn from His teaching on this subject?

Two Disciples, Two Hearts, Two Conclusions

Given by Jon Pinelli
February 8, 2020

Two of the twelve disciples who followed Jesus during His 3 1/2 year ministry came to very different end results in terms of their lives. How is that possible given they heard and saw the same things Jesus taught?

God's Sabbath - Remember to Keep It Holy

Given by Jon Pinelli
January 25, 2020

God's command to keep the seventh day is specific. He used two words: "remember" and "holy." What did God mean by the use of those two words, and how do they apply to the Sabbath?

Satan - Accuser of the Brethren

Given by Jon Pinelli
January 18, 2020

The devil works to destroy the family of God. His wiles are vast and varied. This sermon explores one of the tools that he uses: the tool of accusation.

Controlling the Battlefield of the Mind

Given by Jon Pinelli
January 11, 2020

The mind is the site of momentous battles that have taken place since the Garden of Eden. If we can control the battlefield, we control the battle. This sermon explores four areas of the mind we need to control in order to win the battle.

The Old Covenant, The New Covenant, and the Law

Given by Jon Pinelli
January 4, 2020

An epic battle has ensued since 31 AD. It is a battle to pit the Old Covenant against the New Covenant. In this battle people use the Law of God as a wedge issue between the two Covenants. Is the Law abolished under the New Covenant?