Sermons from the Raleigh, North Carolina congregation

The Gift of Empathy

Given by Steve Villaescusa
July 26, 2025

Discuss developing empathy. Why is empathy important for us as Christians today? I checked about 7 bible translations and the word "empathy" was not to be found. Yet it is an important concept is in the bible. Where can we see instructions or examples of empathy or lack of empathy in scripture?

Casting off the old man

Given by Bob Iacobucci
July 19, 2025

Review how baptism pictures the elimination of our old sinful ways and we will look at primarily the writings of Paul.

The Fifth Commandment and Honor

Given by Tom Schultz
July 5, 2025

Today let's look into this fifth commandment and kind of dissect it to get its full magnitude and meaning. The commandment begins with the word honor.

Having Faith For Endurance

Given by Steve Villaescusa
June 28, 2025

Amid the hard times of life, sometimes feeling weary, how do you have and sustain endurance so that you may receive the promise of eternal life and being in God's kingdom?

Dwelling Together in Unity

Given by Tom Schultz
June 14, 2025

Today, I would like to address the topic of learning how to approach your brother, or sister, because as God's people, we do interact with each other often and in many ways.

The Weightier Matters of the Law!

Given by Arnold Burns
June 7, 2025

The purpose of the sermon is to understand God's Justice, Mercy and Faith and how He is accomplishing this in our lives and eventually all of humanity.

Who are you?

Given by Steve Villaescusa
June 1, 2025

Today is Pentecost and it is to be a reminder of our identity and purpose for those God is calling. With that calling we see a hope and plan for mankind. We are firstfruits – those that will be first resurrected as spirit beings to be part of the God family.

As A Man Thinketh

Given by Tom Schultz
June 1, 2025

This book was based on a very loose interpretation of proverbs 23:7, which in part say, "As a man thinketh, so he is." The title James Allen gave to his book was taken from this proverb, and it was entitled "As A Man Thinketh."

The Righteousness of Faith

Given by Greg Swartz
May 31, 2025

A cornerstone, brethren. A big, strong cornerstone. The cornerstone it laid first. It's in the corner. We are going to look a little more at that word today. Jesus Christ sets us as stones in His building in His temple. Christ is the Chief cornerstone.

Three Resurrections

Given by Tom Schultz
May 24, 2025

Today, let's go through each of these three resurrections and prove again what we believe.

Israel's Time in Egypt, Part 2

Given by Tom Schultz
March 22, 2025

This is part two of Israel's time in Egypt, where we see the Egyptian historical records line up with the words of the Bible, which led to the first Passover and the Exodus.

Israel's Time in Egypt, Part 1

Given by Tom Schultz
March 8, 2025

We all know that what the Bible tells us is true; however, it is always nice to see history align with the Bible. In part 1, we will see how history and the Bible line up during Israel's time in Egypt, which culminated in the exodus.