Pastor Dave encourages congregation members to recognize their potential through God’s invitation to come as they are. He emphasizes the importance of resting in God’s presence, releasing burdens, and receiving blessings while explaining that the blessings are meant to draw them closer to God rather than accumulate material wealth. He highlights the struggles many face in life, urging the acceptance of God's love and forgiveness to overcome curses and negative labels. The sermon culminates in a powerful call for people to embrace this invitation, leading to many in the congregation coming forward for prayer and renewal.
Psalms 134: Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
2 Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the Lord! 3 May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who made heaven and earth!
Psalm 34 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
YOU'RE INVITED
September 8, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
In this sermon, Pastor Dave discusses the importance of inviting others to experience the love of Jesus, emphasizing that Christians should act as "fishers of men." He shares stories from the Bible, highlighting how Jesus sought out those who were often overlooked or judged by society, proving that no one is beyond redemption. Pastor Dave also encourages the congregation to share their personal testimonies as a means of outreach and to create connections with people who need to hear about God's grace. Ultimately, he challenges everyone to actively invite others to church and to be part of the mission to bring people to Christ.
Luke 19:5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.”
6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.
7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”
Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Romans 10:13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:14 But how can they call on Him if they have not put their trust in Him? And how can they put their trust in Him if they have not heard of Him? And how can they hear of Him unless someone tells them? 15 And how can someone tell them if he is not sent? The Holy Writings say, “The feet of those who bring the Good News are beautiful.”
1 John 5:10 10 The one who believes in the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies confidently on Him as Savior] has the testimony within himself
Matthew 28:19-20 9 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
John 1:45-47 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”
YOU'RE INVITED
September 1, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
Pastor Dave delivers a powerful message about the importance of accepting God's invitation into His family, regardless of one's background or past mistakes. He emphasizes that true worship is about pouring out everything we have to God, much like the woman who anointed Jesus' feet, demonstrating that love and forgiveness are paramount over judgment. Pastor Dave challenges the notion of exclusivity in faith, stressing that everyone, especially those who feel unworthy or rejected, is welcomed. Ultimately, he calls the church to invite and compel others to experience the same grace and love he preaches, reminding all that they are indeed invited into God’s embrace.
Luke 7:37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume.
38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.
Vs 39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”
40 Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.”
“Tell me, teacher,” he said.
44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. 47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”
48 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
YOU'RE INVITED
August 25, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
Pastor Dave Gargano's sermon "You're Invited" emphasizes the power of invitations and the impact they have on our lives. He shares personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate how invitations can lead to life-changing experiences. Pastor Dave challenges the audience to use their words as invitations to share God's love and grace with others. He calls for action, encouraging everyone to extend personal invitations to church and commit to inviting others to experience God's love and grace.
Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of life and death
Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world
2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever doors you lock on earth will be locked in heaven, and whatever you open on earth will be opened in heaven.”
Luke 6:36 You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
Romans 12:3 I realize God has treated me with undeserved grace, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you.
Matthew 11:28 If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don't try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom.”
John 7:37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.
John 6:37 Everything and everyone that the Father has given me will come to me, and I won't turn any of them away.
2 Peter 1:3-4
The Message Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God. The best invitation we ever received!
Matt 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 12:21 NIV In his name the nations will put their hope.
Romans 10:14 How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?
Matthew 22:9-10 “Then he told his servants, ‘We have a wedding banquet all prepared but no guests. The ones I invited weren’t up to it. Go out into the busiest intersections in town and invite anyone you find to the banquet.’ The servants went out on the streets and rounded up everyone they laid eyes on, good and bad, regardless. And so the banquet was on—every place filled.
Luke 5: 31-32 Jesus heard about it and spoke up, “Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? I’m here inviting outsiders, not insiders—an invitation to a changed life, changed inside and out.”
