<![CDATA[Sam Pirrotta's Sermons]]>9e91eae4-582c-5392-9d2d-ddf0192e0450Fri, 17 May 2024 16:44:16 +0000Captivate.fmSamuel Pirrottahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/11dc8367-bbe5-4bba-b92b-623e9ec9e1e9/YZOEzeddCp1KdBq1ogxm2arX.pngSam Pirrotta's SermonsSamuel PirrottaSamuel PirrottaAs an itinerate preacher, I preach in many different venues and settings. This is the official location of my collected sermons and messages. The preaching of the Word is the way that God has ordained to change hearts. I have no power in my self, so I seek to be a mouthpiece to the true power that resides in the Bible.https://the-sermons-of-samuel-p.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastGalatians 3:19-25 | The Purpose of the LawGalatians 3:19-25 | The Purpose of the LawWhat 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 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.

]]>24f8899a-d711-4c76-94a8-5e1efc8b4ebdFri, 17 May 2024 09:00:00 -050052:33falsefullSamuel PirrottaCain and Abel and the Sin of Envy: Genesis 4:1-16Cain and Abel and the Sin of Envy: Genesis 4:1-16What 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 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.

]]>c3912e46-1dd4-4345-9dd3-fbfaacda3969Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -050050:34falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Message, Motives, and Methods of a Faithful Minister: 1 Thessalonians 2:3The Message, Motives, and Methods of a Faithful Minister: 1 Thessalonians 2:3What 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 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.

]]>ba8abf03-ae74-4c4a-9b63-749aff639b23Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -050057:46falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Comfort of Divine Providence: Psalm 139The Comfort of Divine Providence: Psalm 139What 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.

]]>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.

]]>af2db4d3-ec45-4eef-855c-c44572833280Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050053:04falsefullSamuel PirrottaGod’s Purpose for Government - Romans 13:1-7God’s Purpose for Government - Romans 13:1-7In 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.


]]>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.


]]>a4e37348-1bb3-49e0-bcbd-ca122d941babWed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050001:05:15falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Certainty of Christian Hope - Romans 5:1-5The Certainty of Christian Hope - Romans 5:1-5As 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.


]]>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.


]]>f76983cc-632d-470b-a116-b6cf79b0a37bWed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050057:41falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Greatest Introduction - Romans 1:1-7The Greatest Introduction - Romans 1:1-7In 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.


]]>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.


]]>f68570b8-ff45-46c5-a99a-890131b6df5eWed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050043:06falsefullSamuel PirrottaBeholding the Beauty of Christ: Psalm 24Beholding the Beauty of Christ: Psalm 24Sam 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.


]]>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.


]]>462b0b51-cec0-4a18-8701-29ae62653467Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050046:54falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Twelve Apostles, Examined - Matthew 10:1-4The Twelve Apostles, Examined - Matthew 10:1-4In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta walks us through the twelve apostles’ various backgrounds, personalities, and responses to Jesus Christ.


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


]]>31dc1cd5-2cfb-4ac3-a8b1-73b6bb97a550Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050059:26falsefullSamuel PirrottaPrayer that Works - Matthew 7:7-11Prayer that Works - Matthew 7:7-11In 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?


]]>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?


]]>e4a5d208-5dd1-4993-b8fa-e53cfa70bf5bWed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050042:39falsefullSamuel PirrottaFaith Displayed - Hebrews 11:23-28Faith Displayed - Hebrews 11:23-28What is faith? How does faith display itself in everyday life, especially when life is hard? In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta answers questions such as these as he explains four characteristics of Christian faith from Hebrews 11:23-28.


]]>What is faith? How does faith display itself in everyday life, especially when life is hard? In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta answers questions such as these as he explains four characteristics of Christian faith from Hebrews 11:23-28.


]]>f724ff41-fcfc-49bd-b475-366264970823Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050048:26falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Triumph of Evangelism - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17The Triumph of Evangelism - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 What are the theological anchors that keep us courageous in evangelism?

Why are we able to say that the act of evangelism is supremely glorying to God? How

should we think about evangelism during uncertain times? Sam Pirrotta takes us into

Paul’s incredible words of thanksgiving as it pertains to evangelism in 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.

]]> What are the theological anchors that keep us courageous in evangelism?

Why are we able to say that the act of evangelism is supremely glorying to God? How

should we think about evangelism during uncertain times? Sam Pirrotta takes us into

Paul’s incredible words of thanksgiving as it pertains to evangelism in 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.

]]>7dde9d9e-9b69-4c61-9c61-6a93ffb70442Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050051:44falsefullSamuel PirrottaGod's Wrath on Christ: A Good Friday SermonGod's Wrath on Christ: A Good Friday SermonOn Good Friday, we contemplate the sufferings of Christ. Given that Christ's physical sufferings were so great, many fail to realize that His spiritual sufferings were infinitely greater.

]]>On Good Friday, we contemplate the sufferings of Christ. Given that Christ's physical sufferings were so great, many fail to realize that His spiritual sufferings were infinitely greater.

]]>693157bb-a44d-442c-8900-74ad3c12e2e9Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -050026:12falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Purpose of Knowledge - Deuteronomy 29:29The Purpose of Knowledge - Deuteronomy 29:29In this Sermon, Sam preaches from Deuteronomy 29:29 at Cross Point Alliance Church in Perham, MN. The text is focused on revelation. And the question that we must ask is, "Why has God revealed knowledge to us?" The purpose is clear: that we may be obedient to God.

]]>In this Sermon, Sam preaches from Deuteronomy 29:29 at Cross Point Alliance Church in Perham, MN. The text is focused on revelation. And the question that we must ask is, "Why has God revealed knowledge to us?" The purpose is clear: that we may be obedient to God.

]]>f581c420-c2a1-4dc5-a305-aa2d0ee4b292Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -050041:03falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Worthy Walk: Ephesians 4:1-6The Worthy Walk: Ephesians 4:1-6Those who have been saved by the grace of God have been united as members of Christ’s body — His Church. Those who are members of Christ’s Church must live a life worthy of their status as a member of the body. You may be wondering, what does it look like to live in a worthy way to our calling as Christians? In this message, Sam takes us through  Ephesians 4:1-6 and shows us five defining elements of a Christian’s worthy walk.

]]>Those who have been saved by the grace of God have been united as members of Christ’s body — His Church. Those who are members of Christ’s Church must live a life worthy of their status as a member of the body. You may be wondering, what does it look like to live in a worthy way to our calling as Christians? In this message, Sam takes us through  Ephesians 4:1-6 and shows us five defining elements of a Christian’s worthy walk.

]]>509f277c-000c-45cd-939d-44d5fc22a4b7Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -050052:11falsefullSamuel PirrottaOur Impossible Reconciliation: Colossians 1:21-23Our Impossible Reconciliation: Colossians 1:21-23God has reconciled to Himself a people who once hated Him. As Sam walks through Colossians 1:21-23 you will see four features of God's glorious act of reconciliation. On paper, this reconciliation should be impossible, but God has done the impossible.

]]>God has reconciled to Himself a people who once hated Him. As Sam walks through Colossians 1:21-23 you will see four features of God's glorious act of reconciliation. On paper, this reconciliation should be impossible, but God has done the impossible.

]]>b2e548b8-6b85-46df-ba8b-d3ab53e6f698Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -050001:01:25falsefullSamuel PirrottaThe Christ who Is - Colossians 1:15-20The Christ who Is - Colossians 1:15-20Jesus Christ is the eternal God through whom all things were made. As Paul begins his main arguments against the false teachers plaguing the Colossians Church, he starts with the most incredible statements on the nature of Jesus Christ. Truly, any christ who does not possess the attributes displayed in Colossians 1:15-20 is not the Christ who saves.

]]>Jesus Christ is the eternal God through whom all things were made. As Paul begins his main arguments against the false teachers plaguing the Colossians Church, he starts with the most incredible statements on the nature of Jesus Christ. Truly, any christ who does not possess the attributes displayed in Colossians 1:15-20 is not the Christ who saves.

]]>62910f20-8911-41a8-8b78-63bf20712894Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -050056:57falsefullSamuel PirrottaPaul's Prayer for God's Will - Colossians 1:9-14Paul's Prayer for God's Will - Colossians 1:9-14Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. What we see is that Paul prays that they know God's will so that they can do God's will. Thus, our doing of God's will rests on our knowledge of doctrine and theology. We must be people who know the Scriptures inside and out so that we can grow in our ability to please God.

]]>Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. What we see is that Paul prays that they know God's will so that they can do God's will. Thus, our doing of God's will rests on our knowledge of doctrine and theology. We must be people who know the Scriptures inside and out so that we can grow in our ability to please God.

]]>3f786bb6-834a-4808-93f9-ae6daed0059cSun, 26 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -050048:33falsefullSamuel PirrottaGospel Realities: Colossians 1:1-8Gospel Realities: Colossians 1:1-8Paul is writing to the Church in Colossae from prison (likely Rome). The Church has recently been assaulted by a false gospel. In these first verses, Paul is giving thanks for the fruit of the true gospel in the Colossian's lives as he seeks to ground them in their faith.

]]>Paul is writing to the Church in Colossae from prison (likely Rome). The Church has recently been assaulted by a false gospel. In these first verses, Paul is giving thanks for the fruit of the true gospel in the Colossian's lives as he seeks to ground them in their faith.

]]>c19daca5-7947-485f-b29f-e95f87b4c712Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -050049:28falsefullSamuel PirrottaOur Greatest Work: Growing in the Knowledge of GodOur Greatest Work: Growing in the Knowledge of GodMessage number two in a two-part series given at Athlete Winter Retreat (a college athlete Christian retreat for ND, MN, SD schools). God saves us to conform us to his image and increase our knowledge of him. Central to our sanctification is the word of God. It is sufficient for this work.

]]>Message number two in a two-part series given at Athlete Winter Retreat (a college athlete Christian retreat for ND, MN, SD schools). God saves us to conform us to his image and increase our knowledge of him. Central to our sanctification is the word of God. It is sufficient for this work.

]]>e27f331f-8f2d-4635-b52f-6aa2ab169393Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050042:29falsefullSamuel PirrottaOur Greatest Purpose: Knowing GodOur Greatest Purpose: Knowing GodMessage number one in a two-part series given at Athlete Winter Retreat (a college athlete Christian retreat for ND, MN, SD schools). Main point: Every person who has ever lived will know God in judgment or in salvation. We are created to know God personally and truthfully. Sin has corrupted our knowledge of God and caused us to go our own way. The Gospel brings a person back to true knowledge of God.

]]>Message number one in a two-part series given at Athlete Winter Retreat (a college athlete Christian retreat for ND, MN, SD schools). Main point: Every person who has ever lived will know God in judgment or in salvation. We are created to know God personally and truthfully. Sin has corrupted our knowledge of God and caused us to go our own way. The Gospel brings a person back to true knowledge of God.

]]>d384c05b-ab1a-4b2d-b6de-1d6e5cd6261fWed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050039:05falsefullSamuel Pirrotta