The "Good Things" that Christ gives us as the Great High Priest are too numerous to be exhaustively explained. His labor of love over us reaches beyond our understanding and touches our lives and souls in a manner that will take eternity to unpack. His intercession with God on our behalf richly and overflowingly provides all that we could ask or need… indeed "exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that we could ever ask or imagine" (Ephesians 3. 20) but within His perfect salvation the most extravagant set of provision orbits around our adoption into the family of God.

The sermon explores the theological contrast between King Hezekiah and his father Ahaz to illustrate that divine mercy, rather than human effort or lineage, is the decisive factor in spiritual reform. Drawing primarily from Romans chapter 9, the message emphasizes God's sovereign election and unconditional grace as the foundation for salvation and national blessing. It further examines the means God uses, such as godly family influences and historical providence, to bring individuals to repentance. The preacher asserts that while God's mercy is sovereign, human beings remain fully responsible for their choices and must trust in Jehovah alone. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to recognize their own sinfulness and embrace the unmerited mercy found only in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Chris Arcadi brings the message from God's Holy Word. He continues the series titled "Serious Questions". Today's sermon is titled "A Question About Grace". It is based on the New Testament Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 20, verses 1-16 (Matthew 20:1-16). Open up a Bible and get ready to follow along! Please let us know if you have chosen to follow Jesus after viewing or listening to this sermon! We want to welcome you to the family of God and give you a Bible and pray with and for you! If you don't have a Bible, we will be glad to give you one! Everyone should have their own copy of God's Word. If you have a need for prayer, please contact our church office. People on our prayer and ministry teams would be glad to pray with and for you! Our contact information can be found on our website at https://pittsfordcc.org/

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for godly womanhood found in Titus chapter two, emphasizing the vital role of older women mentoring younger ones. The preacher outlines seven specific virtues for young women, including love for family, sobriety, purity, and submission to their husbands. He addresses cultural shifts regarding domestic roles, arguing that a woman's primary calling is to manage her household with diligence as a significant ministry in the kingdom. The message encourages younger women to seek mature mentors and older women to embrace their responsibility in discipling the next generation. Ultimately, faithful adherence to these principles serves as a powerful witness to the gospel and honors God within the home.

This sermon explores the destructive power of human speech through an exposition of James chapter 3, illustrating how the tongue acts like a small spark that ignites massive wildfires. The preacher warns believers against the dangers of loose, uncontrolled words and the hypocrisy of blessing God while cursing people made in His image. By using analogies of bridles, rudders, and natural inconsistencies like salt and fresh water, the message highlights the impossibility of taming the tongue without divine intervention. The central call is for Christians to seek purity in their speech, relying on the gospel's transformative power to align their words with their faith. Ultimately, believers are urged to practice self-control and let their speech reflect the grace and character of Christ.

This sermon explores the fifth commandment, teaching that honoring parents is a fundamental way to honor God. Using the analogy of learning the alphabet as a prerequisite for reading, the message explains that the home serves as the first school for understanding respect toward authority figures. It emphasizes that true honor involves both respectful words and obedient actions, extending beyond childhood to include teachers, leaders, and equals. The preacher points to Jesus as the perfect example of submission and obedience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own failures and seek forgiveness through Christ. The central application encourages individuals to actively demonstrate honor to their parents without being asked, thereby pleasing God.

The sermon teaches that God's commands, particularly the Fifth Commandment to honor parents, are designed for human good rather than harm. It emphasizes that obedience leads to divine blessing and prosperity, while disobedience results in despair. The message clarifies that this promise does not guarantee a trouble-free life but assures spiritual well-being. A critical exception is noted where believers must obey God over human authorities when commands conflict with divine law. Ultimately, the preacher urges immediate and cheerful obedience as an act of honoring God.