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  • What’s So Amazing About Grace? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,309 views

    This story of Judah and Tamar reminds us that God’s grace comes in spite of our sin - even through our sin. Grace overcomes the mess that we make of our lives and provides us with something that we could never provide for ourselves.

    There are many passages in the Bible that are difficult to preach. Genesis 38 is right up there at the top of the list. It’s not BORING It’s not DEEP THEOLOGY It’s not IRRELEVANT Simply put, it’s TOO RACY! But the story must be told, because it’s an amazing story about GRACE. The story concerns ...read more

  • Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,037 views

    Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

    When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

  • The Blessings Of Being A Mom

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,680 views

    God loves the family! He created and blessed it. This message examines those blessings so that believers can enjoy them as God fully intended.

    Sermon Notes May 12, 2013 FBCam The Blessings of Being a Mother Happy Mother’s Day! As we celebrate our mom’s today, I found the following humorous reflections on the differences in the way mom’s respond to their children as the second and third child comes along. (Source: ...read more

  • When God Says Wait Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 14, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,560 views

    Waiting is difficult but it teaches us lessons that we cannot learn any other way. After he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's officials, Joseph thought that his time in prison would soon end. But God had more to teach him as he waits another two years

    Three weeks ago I suffered a ruptured biceps tendon. It did not hurt much at the time, but it required surgery and now a six week recovery. I have learned much during this time. I learned the importance of receiving. I am usually the one to take care of others in my family and even in ...read more

  • When You Can't, God Can Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 22, 2013
     | 12,515 views

    Probably all of us have faced times in our lives when we reach the end of our resources. Today I want to encourage you that the God’s help in your life is MOST RECOGNIZED when our circumstances are at the worst.

    Complete the following phrases …I am ready to throw in the… (towel). …I am at the end of my…(rope). …I am just a bundle of…(nerves). …I am at my wits…(end). …I am in over my…(head). Rick Warren, The Power to Change Your Life, The ...read more

  • Grappling With Guilt Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2013
     | 8,815 views

    Joseph teaches an important lesson on overcoming guilt. This message will examine the Source, the Symptoms and the Solution for guilt.

    It was Ninth Grade English Literature class. We were reading American short stories, and our assignment was to read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart.” Following are some highlights from the chilling tale... “The officers were satisfied. My MANNER had convinced ...read more

  • James - Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    The way that JAMES introduces himself tells us that he possesses the character trait of HUMILITY. Today we want to learn about that character trait so that we can apply it to the way that we relate to others.

    James, Servant of God James 1:1 How do you introduce yourself? The way you introduce yourself says a lot about you. SOME.... Tell you their life story. SOME.... Ask questions about the other person. SOME.... Wait to be introduced. Whether it is on a RESUME, or at a PARTY, or your FIRST DAY at a ...read more

  • Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
     | 8,562 views

    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

  • What Can We Do About Abortion?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 21, 2014
     | 3,804 views

    Christians respond to help the helpless because God rescued us. There is no one more helpless than a child whose mother has been told that the best thing that she can do is to have an abortion. What can we do to save those unborn children?

    Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. It has been 41 years since 1973 Since then, 57 million Abortions in the US It’s hard to talk about abortion and not get emotional. Our daughter and her husband are expecting a new baby. Their friends have a tiny newborn. We can’t imagine an unwanted ...read more

  • A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014
     | 4,927 views

    Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

    A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

  • How To Know That Your Faith Is Real Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014
     | 7,823 views

    James warns us against False Faith and Faithless Works.

    Sermon Notes May 4, 2014 How to Know that Your Faith is Real James 2:14-26 There is a tremendous difference between something that is REAL and something that is FAKE. When our children were young one of their favorite gifts for their mom was a bottle of knock-off perfume. Perhaps you remember ...read more

  • The Value Of A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,217 views

    A mother's faith can be used by God to save her child.

    Two of my sisters are here with us today, so I must indulge in a few family stories! The first is the night we thought we lost mom. Just after Thanksgiving last year, the family was gathered for a dinner at my house. Mom had just returned from visiting my sisters in New York. She was having ...read more

  • The Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014
     | 8,030 views

    Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

    Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

  • Tests For The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014
     | 4,074 views

    Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

    Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

  • The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,392 views

    James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

    There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more