Pauls Valley Weekly Sermons

Throughout history, the human race has told stories of superheroes. We seem to instinctively know we need one. The first “villain” comes into the Creation story. The devil, speaking through the serpent, lies about reality in a way that convinces the first humans to believe him. In the shame, fear, instinct to cover and hide, and blaming that results lies the seed of ongoing internal darkness for the whole race. There is only one true Superhero who can save us completely. Jesus, (“anti-warrior” as He is “anti-king”) does not show up in a flash of muscle and light to do away with the bad guy. Instead, He comes into humanity as a fragile child, brings God’s Word and God’s light, lives and dies as one of us – then raises us up with Him!

Tony Ponterio delivers our short communion message. Do this in remembrance of me. Jesus’s only instruction for us to do in remembrance of him. Tony investigates the meaning of communion, the meaning of the foot washing. This is an important lesson for us to keep at the forefront of our minds.

Sermon by Tony Ponterio. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

As Christians can we ever expect the road to become bumpy? What happens when we are faithful? What happens in our lives when the road does get maybe even more than bumpy? Do we hold fast to God’s promises?

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;  and perseverance, character; and character, hope.  Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:3-5

Lisa Rollings – Guest Speaker, says that she experienced a lot of trials and tribulation the that Lord helped her overcome. He helps all of us when we come to him. “I had a lot of death and I needed some life in me.” Lisa shares the final piece of her testimony. The path that God put her on to rebuild the relationship between them. Learn about her inspirational journey. “God provided an atmosphere to learn wisdom and truth.”

Bamidele Atoyosoye is our guest speaker this Sabbath. He brings us a message about the Feasts. Three times a year the entire nation of Israel would travel to the center of the country for these feasts. Who protects them during this time?

“They that trust in the Lord are like Mount Sinai and cannot be moved” – Psalm 125:1,2

Tony Ponterio brings us the final message of the series, the final destination . . . Heaven

Anthony Ponterio, Jr. shares his personal testimony. What kind of person was Tony before he found the truth in the Bible? How exactly did God lead him to faith? And what lessons did God share with Tony?

Tony Ponterio shares a message with us from the Bible about Following the Leader. Who is the Leader? How do we know that we are following the leader? What is the importance of following the leader?

Tony Ponterio brings us the 15th installment in the Series. Is there a Better Way? Find out what the Bible says.

Tony Ponterio shares with us the 14th installment of the series. Have you ever thought how will this sinful person become cleansed? How will I be good enough to go to Heaven? Tony uses the Bible to explain to us how this process works.