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Faith Fellowship Church with Alex Ruggieri

140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

Direct and relevant biblical teaching from Pastor Alex Ruggieri, intended to encourage you to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

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The Lord of the Irish

March 22, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

What is the driving force over your destiny?  Is it good luck?  Is it good living?  Or, is it a good Lord?   Tune in to discover how we can trust a sovereign God over our destiny, and learn how the life of Patrick of Ireland is a living testimony. Taken from: Isaiah 65:11-12

The 'Yet Not I' Life (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

March 15, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

It has been said that all roads lead to Rome.  If your life was a road map, where would all the roads lead back to?  Would they lead to yourself, or would they lead to Jesus Christ?  In this motivational message, you'll discover the secret to a life which is full of activity for God, yet which is not sourced in yourself. Taken from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Open Yet Orderly Life (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

March 15, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Is God alive today?  If so, how do we know?  In this pivotal message, you'll sit in on a worship service that likely would've taken place 2000 years ago in Corinth and discover the ways God brings order to chaos. Taken from:  1 Corinthians 14:26-40

The Greatest of These Is Love (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

March 01, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

 Some product labels will advice consumers to follow a procedure "for best results". In this message, you'll discover that God has given you a gift, but that to get the "best results" out of the gift, you'll need to learn the secret of 1 Corinthians 13.  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

One Body, Many Parts (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

February 23, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

When you receive a package to assemble, it's always a good idea to read the instructions.  The Corinthians had not read the instructions on how to use spiritual gifts, and things weren't working properly.  Tune in to discover the purpose and use of spiritual gifts, and find out where you may play a part. Taken from: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Hoodwinked Manhood and Womanhood (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

February 16, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

 Should men dress like women?  Should women dress like men?  Should the culture just pursue androgyny?  Satan is trying to hoodwink people into thinking that their manhood and womanhood is shameful or altogether nonexistent.  Paul teaches the Corinthians about the foundational difference between men and women and how that difference can be expressed.  Tune in to embrace your God-given role! 

Finding Union in Communion (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

February 16, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

 Why do we practice communion?  What is the significance of the Lord's Supper?  And especially, why does the practice of communion seem to be one of the most divisive practices of the Christian church in history?  Can we find union in communion?  Tune in to find out what is important when we come to the table. 

Expand the Kingdom (Series: What Are We Here For?)

February 09, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

 How was it possible that 12 individuals, faithful to a cause, could change the face of history and spread a message so widely accepted today?  Tune in to understand the final purpose for which God's people meet: to expand the Kingdom.  Taken from: Luke 9:1-6

Equip the Saints (Series: What Are We Here For?)

January 26, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

What are we here for?  After laying the foundation that we gather as a Christian people to "Exalt the Lord", we turn to the second hallway in the house of our God-given purpose.  Are you being equipped for the work of ministry?  Taken from: Ephesians 4:11-16

First Things First (Series: What Are We Here For?)

January 19, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

 Why do we "go to church"?  Is it to enjoy good music?  Is it to feel socially engaged?  Is it to receive inspiration?  Is it to be a part of a "cause"?  While all these things may be involved in what we do, is there a clear, biblical definition of why we gather together as a group of "Christians"?  Start off the New Year with a miniseries which will build a foundation for why we "go to church".  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Exalt the Lord (Series: What Are We Here For?)

January 19, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

 What is the primary purpose of God's people when we gather together?  While we learned that we can't enter into God's purpose without going through the door of the Gospel, once we're in, what next?  Tune in to hear what matters most when we meet as a congregation.  Taken from: Psalm 57:5-11

The Longing of Angels (Advent Week 4 - 2023)

December 29, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Did you know that angels are very interested in what happens to mankind?  They have seen a lot since their creation.  Why is there so much excitement when they announce the birth of the Savior?  Tune in to hear, not only the message of the angels, but the reason for their praise.  Taken from: Luke 2:8-14

The Joy of Christmas (Advent Week 3 - 2023)

December 22, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

 We all have memories of joyful Christmas experiences.  Most of these are rooted in family, friends, festivities, and fun.  However, what happens when our circumstances are anything but pleasant?  Can we still find joy this Christmas season?  Tune in to experience the shepherds' not-rooted-in-external-circumstances joy!  Taken from: Luke 2:8-12

The Faith of the Wise Men (Advent Week 2 - 2023)

December 22, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

 Did you know that there is a good faith and a bad faith?  It's possible to have all the right beliefs, yet be an enemy of God.  In this encouraging message of hope for the wanderers of this world, you'll see the contrast of faith between the Magi, aka the wise men, and King Herod, aka the wise guy.  Taken from:  Matthew 2:1-12

Fully Filled (Advent Week 1 - 2023)

December 22, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

 Can we trust God's Word?  How do we know that God will fulfill the things that He says are yet to come?  In this message you'll discover how the birth of Jesus Christ shows us the supernatural nature of God's Word and how we can trust Him for our future.  Taken from: Isaiah 9:1-7

Salt and Light

November 25, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

 Elder Bill Neal shares with us how we are called to be salt and light in the world. TAKEN FROM: Matthew 5:13-16

Taken by Temptation (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

November 25, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Imagine your life was being recorded for others to witness.  How would you live?  Paul reminds the Corinthians that the people of Israel were recorded in history for the church to learn.  When they were faced with temptation, how did they handle it?  How can we learn from them about what to do, and what NOT to do when we are taken by temptation? TAKEN FROM: https://www.dodgevilleffc.com/sermons/taken-by-temptation/

How Are We Running? (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

November 24, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

 Running is one of the oldest sports known to man.  Today there are Olympic runners.  In Paul's day, Corinth hosted the Isthmian games, which included running.  Paul compares the Christian life to running a race.  What does that mean?  What does that not mean?  How are we running?  TAKEN FROM: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Nicety or Necessity? (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

November 24, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

 Paul's experience on Damascus road radically changed his life.  He became a new man with a new purpose.  He was so centered on his God-given purpose, that he was willing to deny certain rights he had in order to further the Gospel.  In this message, you'll be challenged to ask yourself, "Am I living a life of nicety, or necessity?"  TAKEN FROM: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Legalism or Liberty - Part 2 (Called Together to be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

October 20, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Would you give your life to defend that Jesus is the only way to God? What about your view on baptism?  What about your view on whether or not Christians can smoke?  You see, there is a big difference between issues that are primary and issues that are secondary.  How do we handle these secondary issues?  Part 2 will guide us through the process. Taken from: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

The Success, the Storm, and the Unclean Spirit

October 20, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Jesus heard a cry across the Sea of Galilee.  Someone needs Him.  Nothing will stand in His way of reaching the soul that needs Him.  Tune in to hear a fresh look at the encounter across the Sea.  Do you hear the cry? Taken from: Mark 5:1-20

Legalism or Liberty - Part 1 (Called Together to be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

October 20, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Would you give your life to defend that Jesus is the only way to God? What about your view on baptism?  What about your view on whether or not Christians can smoke?  You see, there is a big difference between issues that are primary and issues that are secondary.  How do we handle these secondary issues? Taken from: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Under the Floorboards

September 22, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Christians get so wrapped up with the things of this world, yet under the floorboards of our feet is a great, vast, satisfying treasure for us to tap into.  What is this treasure?  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Adult and Teen Challenge 2023: Testimony & Songs

September 22, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

 A group of men share how Christ has transformed their lives through Adult and Teen Challenge in Milwaukee, WI.

Built for the Burning

September 22, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

The Bible teaches that God is sending a fire to this world.  For many, it will be a fire of His wrath.  For Christians, it will be different.  When God sends His fire to test our lives, how can we be build for the burning?  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 3:5-15

Concerned About My Concerns (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

August 25, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Are you concerned about the things you’re concerned about?  Do you care about the things you care about?  What drives you when you make decisions?  In this foundational message, Paul gives us three reality checks to undergird our decisions. Taken from: 1 Corinthians 7:29-39

Myths About Divorce: Part 1 (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

August 18, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

 The brokenness caused by divorce is everywhere.  How can we find healing?  Just as there are myths about marriage, so our culture has many myths about divorce.  In this revealing message, you'll the first and most prevalent myth that the culture has about divorce.  What is a believer's response?  1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Myths About Divorce: Part 2 (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

August 18, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

 The brokenness caused by divorce is everywhere.  How can we find healing?  Just as there are myths about marriage, so our culture has many myths about divorce.  In this revealing message, you'll discover the second myth that many Christians have about divorce.  What is a believer's response?  1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Myths About Divorce: Part 3 (Called Together to Be Set Apart - 1 Corinthians)

August 18, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

The brokenness caused by divorce is everywhere.  How can we find healing?  Just as there are myths about marriage, so our culture has many myths about divorce.  In this revealing message, you'll discover the practical applications from the past two messages. 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Myths About Marriage (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

July 28, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

It's amazing how the culture can influence the way we thing about topics.  In our day, there are many cultural views about marriage that are perplexing.   Some of them are outright wrong.  Others are deceptive.  How can we discern?  What does the scripture say about marriage, particularly about the reasons for marriage? Taken from: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

The Temple of the Holy Spirit (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

July 21, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Why does God care about our bodies so much?  Why doesn't He just let us do what we want with our bodies, so long as our hearts are right with Him?  In this riveting message, you'll discover the place where God has made as His sanctuary. Taken from: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

The Unrighteous Will Not Inherit the Kingdom of God (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

July 14, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

What happens when you've confronted somebody about their sin and they don't repent?  What happens when all means of turning somebody from the error of their ways have been exhausted?  There is only one thing left.  There is only a final warning.  Tune in to read the road sign. Taken from: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

How to Wield Your Gavel (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

July 14, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

God is passionately concerned about the purity of His people.  He uses all sorts of means to protect His children from compromise.  One of the means He uses is entrusted to us, and often we misuse it.  What does the Bible say about church discipline and handling disputes? Taken from: 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8

The Two Gavels (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

June 30, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

 Is it wrong to judge somebody?  Does God only judge, or is there a time for us to judge?  What happens when a so-called Christian is living in flagrant sin.  In this two-part message, you'll discover the key knowing the difference between wielding the "Gavel" and wielding the "gavel".  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5/5:9-12

What Is A Man? (Father's Day)

June 23, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

 We've heard so many people talk about "toxic masculinity".  What is this all about?  Is masculinity inherently toxic?  Is manhood something to be ashamed about?  In this foundational message, you'll find out that the answer lies in which man you are talking about.  Taken from: Romans 5:12-21

The Three Types of Men (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

June 16, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

 It makes sense for an infant to be concerned only about himself.  What happens when a grown adult never loses that immaturity?  In this message, you'll discover the three types of men as they land on a spectrum of spiritual life.  Where do you land?  Taken from: 1 Corinthians 2:11-3:7

Our Position and Our Practice (Called Together to be Set Apart: 1 Corinthians)

June 16, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

 If a hose nozzle is not spraying water, it doesn't make sense to only focus on fixing the nozzle.  Sometimes there is a source problem.  As we begin a journey through 1 Corinthians, we discover that there are many practices we can focus on as believers.  However, before we focus on any of the practices, we have to ask ourselves, "Does my practice line up with my position?"  From: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Uncensored Boldness: A Study of the Spiritual Power behind the Believer's Freedom of Speech

June 02, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

 In a culture that is increasingly hostile to the name of Jesus, how is a believer going to freely speak the truth?  Freedom of speech in more that a constitutional right for Americans, it is a duty of Christians.  In this empowering message, you'll discover that Pentecost not only brought in the indwelling Holy Spirit, but the very power to speak and live as we ought, no matter the culture's condition. 

Securing Our Borders

May 26, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

 When God promised that He would restore His people when they repent, He said that they would be called "Repairer of the Breach".  At that time, there had been a breach in the nation's security and God saw it good that the breach would be repaired.  From illegal immigration to individual spirituality, this timely message will encourage us to be repairers of the various breaches we have in our walls.  Taken from: Isaiah 58:11-12

Forty Days to Fortify Your Faith - Part 4

May 20, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

 Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension?  What can we learn from this period?  Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.  Taken from: Luke 24:1-35

What Is A Woman, Really? (Mother's Day 2023)

May 20, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

 From the average person on the streets, to the highest court system in our county, people have been debating the definition of a "woman".  Conservatives have rightly acknowledged that the answer is easy: an adult human female.  But is that it?  Is it mere biology?  Or, is there more to understanding the essence of womanhood?  Tune in to find out what is a woman, really.  Taken from: Genesis 2:8-24

Forty Days to Fortify Your Faith - Part 3

May 05, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

 Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension?  What can we learn from this period?  Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.  Taken from: Matthew 28:16-20

Forty Days to Fortify Your Faith - Part 2

April 28, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

 Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension?  What can we learn from this period?  Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission.  Taken from: Luke 24:36-53

Forty Days to Fortify Your Faith - Part 1

April 20, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

 Why did Jesus walk this earth for forty days between His resurrection and ascension?  What can we learn from this period?  Tune in to hear how Jesus wants to strengthen our faith before He sends us out on our Great Commission. Taken from:  Mark 16:9-20

Died Suddenly. Raised Miraculously.

April 14, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

 We don't know when we will die.  We are not guaranteed to die at an old age.  We could die suddenly.  If there was a way that we could know after we die, we could be raised for eternal life, would we want to know it?  Tune in to hear three different factual and historical accounts of people who died suddenly and were raised miraculously, then find out the secret to your own possible resurrection.  Taken from: John 11:-1-7

Lessons from the Ironic Entry (Palm Sunday 2023)

April 08, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

God is a God of ironies.  Joseph’s brothers sell him, years later they're buying grain from him.  Haman builds a gallows for Mordecai, only to end up hanging on it himself.  David convicts a supposed man who stole a poor man's only sheep, only to convict himself for stealing a poor man's only wife.  Did you know that the triumphal entry of Jesus on Palm Sunday was one of many ironies surrounding His death, burial, and resurrection?  Tune in to hear the lessons from the ironic entry. Taken f...

The Mercies of Repentance: King Josiah and the Law

March 31, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

The Law. Repentance. Mercy. Hear how these worked out in the life of King Josiah - and how they could work in your life in this stirring message from guest speaker Bill Neal.

Fragrant Captives: A Study in the Triumph of Faith (Part 2)

March 23, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

 Did you know that Jesus already has gained the victory over evil?  How is that possible when evil is so rampant?  What does that mean for us as we follow Christ?  In this profound message, you'll gain a renewed confidence in the fact that Jesus Christ always has the upper hand.  Part 2 will focus on how the victory of Christ is spread through His burning incense, namely, us!  Taken from: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Fragrant Captives: A Study in the Triumph of Faith (Part 1)

March 17, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

 Did you know that Jesus already has gained the victory over evil?  How is that possible when evil is so rampant?  What does that mean for us as we follow Christ?  In this profound message, you'll gain a renewed confidence in the fact that Jesus Christ always has the upper hand.  Part 1 will focus on how Jesus is already a victor.  Are you His captive? Taken from:  2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Personal Revival

March 10, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

 Do you need revival?  What is revival anyway?  Is it gaining a sort of superhuman spirituality?  Or is it simply returning to the Christian life we're supposed to have?  In this message, you'll hear a biblical perspective on both revival in general and the current happening of revival at Asbury University.  Taken from: Isaiah 57:15