Grace & Peace PGH

“All the Advent preparation in the world would not be enough unless God were favorably disposed to us in the first place..." - Fleming Rutledge, Advent

"Many kings claimed to be 'father' to their people and even their captives, yet their fatherhood was of a strictly temporal and self-tainted character. This person's father is claimed to be forever. Such a claim cannot be ignored."

When we hear the words "wonderful counselor" we think of someone who's a terrific therapist. When Isaiah prophesies that the Savior will be called Wonderful Counselor he means something quite different.

"The church, according to Scripture, is not a religious club, a voluntary association of like-minded Christians who cultivate friendships and engage in joint projects. It is rather the institution of Christ and of the Spirit, formed by his power and governed by his word."

"Questions are never indiscreet, answers sometimes are." –Oscar Wilde

"The Holy Spirit is the one who gives life to every mortal creature that breathes on the planet, and who is the energy behind every breath you take in this life. And he is the one who gives life eternal to your mortal self, if you have put your faith in the crucified and risen Christ."

The next part of our series on the Apostles' Creed is live. Listen to the full sermon here.

This week, Travis took us through the next line of the Apostles' Creed: "He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty." In this week's sermon, we covered the ascension, heaven, and even Kanye West. Listen to the full sermon here.

This week Travis gave a three-point message on the next line of the Apostles' Creed: "He rose again from the dead." Listen to the full sermon to hear this next part of our series.

Why were Christ's suffering and death necessary for the salvation of the world? This week we looked into the next line of the Apostles' Creed: "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried."