Sam Pirrotta's Sermons: Recent Episodes
Samuel Pirrotta
As 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Support this podcast
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. Support this podcast
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. Support this podcast
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. Support this podcast
Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. What we see is that Paul prays that they know Gods 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. Support this podcast
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 Colossians lives, as he seeks to ground them in their faith. Support this podcast
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. Support this podcast
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. Support this podcast