The Steel City Church

The Steel City Church

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The Steel City Church episodes

  • Genesis of Faith: Worship and Truth | Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:1-16

    Explore the powerful connection between faith, worship, and truth in this inspiring sermon on Hebrews 11:4 and Genesis 4:1-16. Discover how Abel's faithful act of worship stems from his belief in truth, and learn valuable lessons for our own faith journey. This message delves into the story of Cain and Abel, unpacking the differences in their offerings and what it means for our relationship with God today. Join us as we examine how our understanding of God's truth shapes our worship and impacts our daily lives.

    Key points:
    Understanding faith as belief and action based on God's Word
    The importance of knowing, tasting, and revealing God's truth
    How our acts of worship reflect our belief in God's truth
    The Gospel message: God's ultimate act of setting the tone for our faith

    48 min
  • Vision: Growing Disciples in Every Neighborhood | Church Growth Strategy

    Join us as we explore Steel City Church's vision for growth and discipleship. This presentation outlines our church's journey from momentum growth to strategic growth, and our mission to help everyday people learn and live the ways of Jesus. Discover our unique approach to relational and missional discipleship, our core convictions, and our rhythms for encouraging, equipping, and empowering disciples. Learn how we envision a multiplying network of unique communities throughout Allegheny County, and how you can be part of this exciting mission.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Multiply

    Explore the true meaning of biblical multiplication in this powerful sermon. Learn how God's plan from creation involves using His people to spread His glory to all nations. Discover how Jesus restores our original purpose through the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit's power. Be challenged to embrace your role in God's global mission and find practical ways to multiply His glory in your everyday life.

    44 min
  • Learn

    Explore the profound meaning of following Christ in this powerful sermon. Discover how true discipleship involves a deep relationship with Jesus, embracing His accomplishments, practicing self-denial, and committing to daily death to self. Learn how humility and trust are key to living a life worthy of imitation, and be challenged to align your will with God's purpose for your life.

    42 min
  • Believe

    Explore the foundational truths of following Christ in this powerful sermon. Discover how Jesus fulfills God's promises and offers unconditional love, changing our perspective on spiritual growth. Learn to trust in Christ's worthiness and accept His ministering nature, transforming your relationship with God and approach to the Christian life.

    39 min
  • Because Jesus - Hebrews 7 - Jesus the Advocate - March 10 2024

    This sermon titled "Because Jesus - Hebrews 7 - Jesus the Advocate" delivered on Sunday, March 10, 2024, centers on the theme of Jesus as our eternal advocate, drawing on the example of Melchizedek and the priesthood to illustrate Jesus' unique role.

    The sermon then delves into Hebrews 7:1-28, discussing the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, a king and priest who represents the coming of an eternal Priestly King, Jesus, who blesses with bread and wine and to whom Abraham gave a tithe. This serves as a precursor to Jesus’ priesthood, which is superior to the Levitical priesthood, not based on genealogy but on an eternal life.


    Chris shares that spiritual maturity lies not in knowing about Melchizedek, but in recognizing Christ in all scriptures and understanding His completed work. The sermon emphasizes that being a follower of Jesus means seeing scripture through the lens of Christ's sacrificial work as our advocate. Jesus is presented as the Great High Priest who intercedes for us, drawing a distinction between earthly priests and Jesus' unique role as the mediator between God and humanity.


    An important point made is that many people spend their lives seeking validation and proving their worth to others, yet deep inside, there is a yearning for someone to advocate on our behalf before God due to our inherent sinfulness. Jesus, as our advocate, satisfies this need perfectly because he is willing, qualified, and capable. Unlike any human advocate, Jesus doesn’t need to argue for mercy but points to His sacrificial death as the payment for our sins, ensuring a not-guilty verdict for those who draw near to Him.


    The message concludes by challenging listeners to reflect on how their lives would change if they truly believed in Jesus as their advocate. It suggests that this belief would bring profound changes like relinquishing control, experiencing deeper peace and joy, viewing possessions and relationships differently, and living a life driven not by guilt but by the freedom found in Christ's advocacy.


    We are invited to reflect on this truth and consider what needs to be confessed or prayed for in light of it, ending with a call to communion as a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and our acceptance of Him as our eternal advocate.

    55 min
  • Press on toward maturity, BECAUSE saving faith in JESUS endures! Hebrews 5:11-6:20 - March 3 2024

    "Navigating Complex Faith Journeys: Understanding Hebrews 5:11-6:20"

    In this sermon, we explore the challenging themes within Hebrews 5:11-6:20, touching on topics like spiritual immaturity, repentance, and the irrevocable promise of God. Just as Michelangelo's depiction of Moses with horns was a result of misunderstanding, we are encouraged to see beyond the surface "horns of fear" in this passage and discover a radiant invitation to discipleship with Jesus.
    We delve into the essence of saving faith - a faith that endures against doubts and uncertainties, anchored in God's unwavering promise, His solemn oath, and the saving work of Jesus Christ. We are reassured that nothing can separate us from the love of God, emphasized through references to John 10:27-28 and Romans 8:31-39, illustrating the inseparability from God's love in Christ.
    Addressing the warning of falling away and the impossibility of renewal for those who turn their backs on faith, the sermon navigates the distinction between mere attenders of church and genuine followers of Jesus. It challenges us to examine our commitment to Christ beyond superficial engagement, urging us towards spiritual maturity and fruitfulness in faith.
    Through a call to action, we are encouraged to press on toward maturity, recognizing that true faith in Jesus is one that endures. The sermon closes by inviting listeners to embody this enduring faith, not just as a one-time declaration, but as a continuous posture of submission to Christ's work and lordship.
    This sermon is a clarion call to move beyond elementary teachings and to engage deeply with our faith, demonstrating our trust in Jesus through an enduring, maturing, and fruitful relationship with Him. It's an invitation to ask ourselves where we stand—beside the chair in admiration, or seated in trust and submission, fully reliant on the finished work of Christ.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Because Jesus - What am I trusting? - Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - February 18, 2024

    Title: "Because Jesus: Exploring Trust in Our Spiritual Journey - Hebrews 4:14-5:10"

    In our sermon from February 18, 2024, we dive deep into the concept of trust, inspired by Hebrews 4:14-5:10. Two weeks prior, we were encouraged to confront and confess our sins, leading us towards true rest in God, beyond the temporary comforts of this world.
    Our scripture reading introduces us to Jesus as the ultimate high priest, surpassing the role of the traditional high priest in the Mosaic sacrificial system. Jesus’s sacrifice is once for all, mediating between us and God without the need for continuous offerings. This prompts us to examine what we truly trust in: Do we rely on temporary, worldly things or on Jesus, who is fully qualified to be our eternal high priest?
    Through discussing Jesus's qualifications and the concept of the "Trust Trifecta" (Authenticity, Connection, Competence), we are invited to reassess our trust paradigms. Are we trusting in things or in Jesus, who meets all the criteria for our trust?
    Low trust in life leads to friction and slows our spiritual journey, often without us realizing that the root cause is our misplaced trust. However, Hebrews 4:14-16 reassures us of Jesus’s understanding, empathy, and the grace he offers. We end with three calls to action: for the unbeliever to consider the invitation Jesus offers, for the self-proclaimed believer to truly examine their faith, and for the believer to deepen their trust in Jesus, ensuring a life of confessed sin and rest in his grace.
    In conclusion, this sermon challenges us to reflect on where our trust lies and emphasizes the unparalleled trustworthiness of Jesus, our great high priest, inviting us to lay down our idols of mistrust and confidently approach God's throne of grace.

    55 min
  • Because of Jesus’ work, we have freeing and satisfying rest. - Hebrews 4:1-13 - February 11, 2024

    Title: "Because Jesus: Embracing True Rest in a Restless World - Hebrews 4:1-13"

    In this sermon from February 11, 2024, we reflect on the true essence of rest as a vital component of our spiritual lives, inspired by Hebrews 4:1-13. After confronting how easily we rebel against God, similar to the Israelites' unbelief, we're prompted to examine the weariness of our souls and the burdens we carry. The irony of the gospel challenges our instinct to work harder for worthiness; instead, we find our identity in something entirely different: the restful satisfaction provided by Jesus' work.
    We dive into the concept of rest, mentioned 8 times in 11 verses, and understand it as a crucial, yet often neglected, aspect of our faith. In a culture that prizes overwork and derives identity from achievements, the invitation to rest stands as a radical call to experience true freedom and satisfaction in Christ. This sermon explores the origins of rest in Creation, the destruction of its perfection through human disobedience, and the restlessness that now pervades our culture.
    Through an honest examination of our relationships with work, value, and identity, we are encouraged to reconsider where we find our ultimate satisfaction. Do we seek it in endless labor and achievements, or do we find it in the freeing and satisfying rest that Jesus offers? This message challenges us to confront our restlessness head-on, allowing God's word to expose the root causes of our weariness and offer us a path back to rest through spiritual nakedness and vulnerability before God.
    The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that rest is not just a luxury, but a declaration of our freedom in Christ—a freedom from the need to earn our worth through work. It invites us to lay down our burdens and find our value and identity in the gloriously complete work of Jesus, urging us to explore this profound truth and embrace the rest that God so deeply desires for us.
    Because of Jesus' sacrifice, we are invited into a life of rest that is both freeing and satisfying. Let us ask ourselves who has shaped our understanding of worth and labor, and choose to believe in the restorative rest that Jesus offers, allowing it to transform how we approach our work, our identities, and our lives.

    59 min
  • BECAUSE JESUS is our confidence today and forever! February 4, 2024

    In this powerful sermon delivered by Chris Richards on YouTube, he emphasizes the importance of not hardening our hearts against God's promises and falling into rebellion. Richards begins by referring to the common question of whether we want to hear the good news or the bad news first. He then introduces Hebrews 3:7-11 and Psalm 95 to illustrate his point.

    Richards recounts the story of the Israelites, who were rescued from slavery in Egypt and led to the border of the Promised Land. Moses sent twelve spies to check out the land and report back. While they acknowledged that the land was abundant with milk and honey, the other spies spread fear among the people, stating that the inhabitants were strong and the cities were fortified. Despite Caleb and Joshua's encouragement to trust in God's promises, the Israelites rebelled and refused to enter the Promised Land.
    The consequences of their rebellion were severe, as they wandered in the wilderness for forty years until every person over the age of twenty died. Richards highlights how their lack of belief and trust in God kept them from experiencing the rest and blessings He had promised them.
    He also points out that their rebellion was not just a mistake or misstep but a deliberate act of disobedience, which was considered rebellion against God.
    Richards then challenges the listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider how they might be hardening their hearts toward God's promises. He reminds them that rest and fulfillment cannot be found in worldly pursuits but can only come from fully trusting and obeying God.
    The sermon concludes with the call for the listeners to take care of one another and encourage each other daily, so that none may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Richards emphasizes the importance of confession, humility, and prayer in maintaining a close relationship with God and resisting the temptation to rebel.
    Finally, he reminds the audience of the gospel and the forgiveness and love that can be found through Jesus Christ. He encourages them to hold fast to their assurance in Christ and not harden their hearts, as Jesus is their confidence today and forever.
    The sermon ends with a communion ceremony, providing an opportunity for confession and reflection on the message shared.

    38 min

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Steel City Church exists to help people learn and live the ways of Jesus.