Sam Pirrotta's Sermons

What is the purpose of the law? If the law does not justify, why did God give it to Israel? What role does the law play in the New Covenant life? In this sermon, Sam unpacks Galatians 3:19-25, arguing for a fourfold purpose of the law for the Old Testament Jew that points towards the glory of the New Covenant of grace where the law is internalized by the Spirit.

What is the root of all sin? In this sermon, Sam preaches through the narrative of Cain in Abel and unpacks the progression of sin in Cain that begins with idolatry and coveting and moves to envy and murder.

What gave Paul the boldness and courage to continue to preach the gospel amidst persuasion and conflict? What characterized his ministry? Paul tells the Thessalonians that his appeal did not spring forth from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive. Basically, Paul is saying that the message he preaches is true, his motives in preaching are pure, and his methods are open and honest.

What are the most comforting truths in all of Scripture? How can a knowledge of God's divine nature comfort your soul in times of distress and suffering? In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta preaches through Psalm 139 at Harvest Plains Church in Mapleton, ND, and helps you see the comforting truth of divine providence.

In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta preaches from Romans 13:1-7. He answers the question, what is God’s purpose for government? Government is instituted by God to punish evil and reward good, according to God’s law.

As the apostle Paul finishes his presentation on justification through faith in Christ alone in Romans 1-4, he transitions into an astonishing statement on the certainty of salvation in Romans 5. Because salvation is not by personal merit but by faith in Christ’s work, a Christian saved by Christ can have complete assurance that they will one day be in heaven with Christ. In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta takes us through Romans 5:1-5 to see the encouraging reality of Christain hope.

In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta preaches from Romans 1:1-7 at First Baptist Church of Lathrop, Missouri. How does Paul begin his letter to the Romans? He tells the Romans his identity, his calling, his purpose, and his audience. And all of this is centered around the gospel of Jesus Christ. No other introduction in all Greek letters is as long as this one.

Sam Pirrotta preaches Psalm 24 at Harvest Plains Church. He draws out the reality that mankind was made to behold the beauty and glory of God. Man was made to ascend the hill of the Lord and dwell in God’s presence. The question is: how can a sinful man see God in His glory? The work of Christ is the answer.

In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta walks us through the twelve apostles’ various backgrounds, personalities, and responses to Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta preaches from Matthew 7:7-11. What does it mean that our Father in Heaven gives good gifts to those who ask, seek, and knock? Do we get whatever we want? What type of prayer does God answer?