Fresno Church: Recent Episodes
Fresno Church
Those who went to Guyana for the Medical Missions Outreach clinic share their testimonies, and most memorable moments of the missions trip.
Interim pastor, Daryl Watts shares what his role in our church will be in the coming months. He talks on three types of people when it comes to change and the unsure.
Pastor Nick gives an overview of Romans, recapping all chapters of this intricate and philosophical letter.
Nearing the end of Passion Week, Pastor Nick Minerva retells the story of Christ's surrender and crucifixion.
Pastor Nick describes some of Christ's more discreet and humble accomplishments, giving light to the idea that to serve and devote yourself to Christ, you don't need to be extraordinary.
Pastor Nick walks through the Fresno Church Members Covenant, taking time to individually process each aspect of the member's commitment.
We believe that at the climax of history Jesus will return to earth to establish his kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the final judgment. Those found in Christ will be raised to glorification to forever live and reign with Christ to the eternal glory of God. Satan, his demons, and all who have rejected Jesus will be forever separated from God and endure eternal punishment. Evil will forever be abolished and a new heaven and earth will be established to God’s eternal glory and his people’s eternal delight.
We believe that God has given the church two ordinances, baptism and communion. Baptism is the water immersion of a believer in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and is a public identification of belief in Christ. It displays the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and is symbolic of the believer's new life in Christ. Communion is a regular reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus. As we partake of the bread and cup we are reminded of how the body of Jesus was broken and his blood was shed for us so that our sin could be forever forgiven, that we are now one body in Christ, and we are eagerly waiting for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Mission Sunday 2022, Pastor Nick, and church member Gabe Waddell talk about the importance of being a missionary.
We believe that humans are the pinnacle of creation, being created in the image of God as male and female. The first human beings, Adam and Eve, were originally created without sin and in the image of God. But because of their original and willful sin, they fell from their created state. Consequently, every person is by nature a sinner, separated from God, spiritually dead, and deserving of His righteous judgment. (While every person is in need of salvation, and mankind’s sinful nature is universal to all people, every person is still an image-bearer of God and as such is worthy of dignity and respect.)
We believe that salvation is God’s free gift for all who call on the name of the Lord Jesus. Salvation is only made possible by the sinless life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. When he died on the cross he bore the judgment of sin for all who believe in him. At the moment of salvation, we are made a new creation, spiritually alive, children of God through a restored relationship with him. Our home in heaven is secured for all eternity. We receive the free gift of salvation by recognizing our need for salvation, confessing that Jesus is Lord, and putting our faith in Christ alone to save us.
We believe that there is one God who has eternally existed in three persons, God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. He is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is the creator and sustainer of all things and is perfect in holiness, love, and righteousness. He is in control overall and is worthy of our worship, allegiance, and love.
We believe that the entire Bible, both Old and New Testament, was written by men as they were divinely inspired by God and are therefore without error. It is God’s primary way of revealing himself, his wisdom, and the way of salvation. Because the Bible is God’s Word it is the final authority for what we believe and how we are to live our lives.
We believe that every believer is a member of the body of Christ and a part of the universal Church. The local church is a group of baptized believers who gather as representatives of God’s kingdom on earth to declare his glory through proclaiming the Word, observing the ordinances, prioritizing prayer, seeking consistent spiritual fellowship for mutual accountability and encouragement as we display God’s love and holiness, using the gifts of the Spirit to support each other and evangelize the lost locally and globally. The church’s two offices are Pastors/Elders and Deacons.
Evangelist John Van Gelderen continues Fresno Church's 2022 Revival series in his message on God's identification with us.
Evangelist John Van Gelderen preaches his first sermon of the 2022 revival with the title "Strong Tower".
Pastor Nick Minerva gives his take on contentment and how to achieve it through belief.
Pastor Nick Minerva talks about our example, mindset, and hope when it comes to progressing in our pursuit of Christ.
Pastor Nick Minerva gives his input on Pursuing Jesus, and the key factors in keeping one focus.
Pastor Minerva briefly speaks on the true sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross at Calvary.
Pastor Nick Minerva speaks on how Christ is exalted in his walkthrough of Philippians Chapter 2.
Pastor Nick Minerva talks through connecting with the "Culture Of The Kingdom" as a community.
Pastor Minerva talks through Philippians 1, diving deeper into how Adversity can Advance the Gospel