Sermons from the Portland, Oregon congregation

You Have Need of Endurance

Given by Jon Pinelli
June 20, 2020

2020 has proven to be a challenging year of unparalleled proportions. In the midst of trial after trial, what do we need to survive everything coming at us? This message addresses the key component.

Bible Study: Mystery, Babylon The Great

Given by Jon Pinelli
June 16, 2020

The term Mystery, Babylon the Great is only mentioned one time in the Bible. But that one time, it is in all capital letters. What is Mystery, Babylon the Great? This Bible Study will explore seven areas of this prophetic topic.

Death Is Swallowed Up in Victory: Do We Believe That?

Given by Jon Pinelli
June 13, 2020

With the recent worldwide pandemic, people have become increasingly panicked. Many fear death. God's Word tells us that death has been swallowed up in victory. How is that possible? Do we believe it?

Fight the Power

Given by Jon Pinelli
June 6, 2020

Our nation is once again in upheaval due to the death of an unarmed black man. Protests are taking a tone of fighting the power. Are we aware that we should be fighting the power as well....but not as the protesters are "fighting the power?" This sermon discusses what power we should be fighting.

Bible Study: Who Is the Beast?

Given by Jon Pinelli
June 3, 2020

Revelation 13 speaks of a beast. Who is this beast? Why is it important to know who it is? This Bible study explores this prophetic topic.

Spiritual Gifts and Natural Abilities

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 30, 2020

In 31 AD the Holy Spirit came and the Church was formed. Do we realize that the Holy Spirit has given us gifts within the overall gift of the Spirit? This sermon discusses spiritual gifts and why they were given.

Understanding Our Foundation

Given by Jon Pinelli
May 25, 2020

The Church has a foundation. That foundation cannot change. It was given by Jesus Christ prior to His death and it is what we follow to this day. This split sermon addresses that foundation.

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.