Steve Pinto Podcast

We begin to explore the profound dichotomy of our identity as saints and sinners. And 1 Corinthians will shed light on the struggle of who we, as Christians and the reality of our struggle with sin and culture.

Today I want to speak to you about

“The topic of false teachers and false teaching is addressed directly in twenty-two of twenty-seven New Testament books… False teachers creep in unnoticed... They appeal to our passions and desires and tell us what we want to hear... They look like us, talk like us, act like us, and claim to be one of us... they are so effective

- Alisa Childers

Even after we become believers, we are prone to wander from God and the good news of free grace in Christ. Various influences may draw us away, including the sinfulness of our own hearts.

Are You Waiting on God or

It’s a question that often comes up when we talk about following and serving God. And you know what? I get

But here’s the thing: there are times when God is actually waiting on us. He’s waiting for us to show faith

Are You Waiting on God or

It’s a question that often comes up when we talk about following and serving God. And you know what? I get

But here’s the thing: there are times when God is actually waiting on us. He’s waiting for us to show faith

Ekklesia (The Called Out Ones) Part 4B: Gather & Scatter (Continued)

Ekklesia (The Called Out Ones) Part 4: Gather & Scatter

Ekklesia (The Called Out Ones) Part 3: Answering The Call

Apparently, many people do not understand the mission of the church. The Church doesn’t exist for you. You are the church. You have an assignment.

Some might come to church when convenient enjoy everything provided for them. They’re involved to the degree that it meets particular needs in their lives.

Today I want to speak to you about the church’s assignment. I want to speak to you about our marching orders, about our divine assignment, as a church.

The church’s assignment is clearly laid out for us in Matthew 28:19-20, in a passage that is commonly called the Great commission.

There is no doubt that the church in America, including the Latino church and especially in Southern California, has “lost their social location at the center of culture” (Roxburgh).

The church is perceived as antiquated and obsolete. 

This is especially true when we think about social discussions at the forefront today. The church is no longer seen as a serious contributor to the significant debate in the general population. The church no longer leads that way. The church has lost its identity.

All this is part of a short series in preparation for Easter entitled: THE GOSPEL. It’s all based on 1 Corinthians 15. Something that is really going to help you in these weeks is bringing your bible and following along as we do an exposition of God’s word in this chapter.

The gospel at its very essence is the story of God and His redemptive relationship with mankind.

The word gospel means “good news.” The best news ever is that we can be saved from the punishment and perishing we deserve because of what Jesus did for us.