Romans 1:6–7 is more than Paul's greeting to the church in Rome. It is a rich declaration of the Christian's identity in Christ. Believers are called to belong to Jesus Christ, loved by God, called to be saints, and given grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message, Dave Jenkins explains how God's effective call brings sinners into union with Christ and how the gospel gives believers assurance, holiness, and peace with God.

How can one know that God loves and cares for His children? In this sermon on Psalm 63:1–3 titled "Seeking Certainty," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones proclaims that Christians can know this by trusting in God's revelation of Jesus Christ. A Christian that is maturing in their faith is one who rests on what Christ has done for them. This mature faith produces assurance that is not simply a passing emotion that comes and goes, but it is an abiding and true experience knowing they belong to God. That belonging is proven in a life of humble obedience. However, Dr. Lloyd-Jones also warns against those who teach an assurance of bare intellectual assent. They say that to simply claim that one believes in Christ and His gospel is all that is needed of assurance. This is shown to be inadequate from the many scriptural passages that show the deep and loving trust that the saints of God can have in the gospel. This is an intimate and personal knowledge that God loves them and has sent his Son to die a cruel death on the cross so that they could be saved. This is certainly intellectual assent to the gospel, but it is more. It is the product of the Holy Spirit working in their lives so that they trust God and His promises in true faith. This should be an experience that all Christians seek and obtain.

The sermon contrasts the world's pursuit of material wealth with the Christian call to pursue godliness and contentment as the true measure of gain. It argues that earthly riches are temporary and often lead to spiritual ruin, whereas godliness provides lasting benefit in both this life and the next. Contentment is defined not by self-sufficiency but by a deep reliance on Christ, who satisfies the soul's deepest needs. The message warns against the idolatry of money, highlighting how covetousness can cause believers to wander from the faith. Ultimately, Christians are encouraged to find their true wealth and security in Jesus Christ rather than in temporal possessions.

Colossians 4:7-18

Eph 1:7  "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace,"

Mr. Rich Oppedisano, Elder at PCC, brings the message from God's Holy Word. He concludes the series titled "Serious Questions". Today's sermon is titled "A Question About Jesus". It is based on the New Testament Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 16, verses 13-20 (Matthew 16:13-20). Open up a Bible and get ready to follow along! Please let us know if you have chosen to follow Jesus after viewing or listening to this sermon! We want to welcome you to the family of God and give you a Bible and pray with and for you! If you don't have a Bible, we will be glad to give you one! Everyone should have their own copy of God's Word. If you have a need for prayer, please contact our church office. People on our prayer and ministry teams would be glad to pray with and for you! Our contact information can be found on our website at https://pittsfordcc.org/

Submit to the Scripture and set your future on its fixed foundation.