Sermons from the Portland, Oregon congregation

Bible Study: The Language of Evangelicalism

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 22, 2020

Evangelicalism has a language all its own. While many of the words they use would be considered the same as what we use, they use them in a very different way. This study will explore the language they use and why it is a problem.

Bible Study: The Rise of Evangelicalism

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 20, 2020

Evangelicalism is the most popular part of growing mainstream Christianity today. Where did it come from? What are its origins?

The Comforter

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 16, 2020

Four times in the gospel of John, Jesus told us that The Comforter would come. We know that He was referring to the Holy Spirit as The Comforter. How does The Comforter work? This sermon gives us two aspects of how The Comforter helps us.

Understanding the Holy Spirit

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 9, 2020

We live with many misconceptions. Is it possible we may have some misconceptions about the Holy Spirit? This sermon explores that question.

Bible Study: Ministry or Priesthood of All Believers

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 6, 2020

A popular belief has gained some traction in the CoG community. It is called the Priesthood of all Believers. It is not new, and actually has a root going back to Martin Luther. This study looks at whether there is a Priesthood of all Believers or, in fact, a ministry ordained of God.

Crisis and the Church

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 2, 2020

The Church is currently in the middle of a crisis. A crisis not of our own making, but we still must deal with it. This is not new. The first Century Church had to deal with crisis as well. This sermon looks at a number of crises that the Church has faced and how they were dealt with.

Lessons From the Life of Hannah

Given by Jon Pinelli
April 25, 2020

Imagine wanting something so badly that you ache for it. Then imagine giving that same thing up. Hannah wanted a son so badly, she made a vow to God. Once born, she gave him back to God. What can we learn from her life to benefit us?

Limiting God

Given by Jon Pinelli
April 15, 2020

God is All powerful and Almighty. He has power that we cannot begin to fully comprehend and understand. However in spite of that fact, we as humans have the ability to limit God and His power. This sermon examines how Israel limited God's power and what lesson that teaches us.

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?