Faith Fellowship Church with Alex Ruggieri
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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 Remover of Spiritual Blindness
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe're called to be witnesses and spread the glorious message of the Gospel. Have you ever wondered why, when sharing, it seems like people look at you as if you're speaking a different language? What is going on? Why can't people understand? The Bible calls this a spiritual blindness. This message gives four truths that help us respond to spiritual blindness. Taken from 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6.
A Friend in Jesus Finale (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
March 25, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWe've come to the final message in our series "A Friend in Jesus". What a journey! This encouraging message gives a summary statement of everything we've learned. May Jesus no longer be just a set of theological ideas, but your very own personal Lord and Savior! From: Luke 1:1-4
A Friend in Jesus Epilogue: Part 3b – The Components of a Commissioned Church (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
March 18, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBEvery successful business is comprised of many components. A restaurant, for example, is only successful if it has working components, such as a grill, a fryer, a freezer, a stock room, a dining room, etc. In this final application of Luke, God teaches us that the Great Commission is accomplished through a group of people called the “church”. In our text, we see the initial vital components of the church, and how those components are relevant to our day. Acts 2:37-47
A Friend in Jesus Epilogue: Part 3a – The Components of a Commissioned Church (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
March 18, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBEvery successful business is comprised of many components. A restaurant, for example, is only successful if it has working components, such as a grill, a fryer, a freezer, a stock room, a dining room, etc. In this final application of Luke, God teaches us that the Great Commission is accomplished through a group of people called the “church”. In our text, we see the initial vital components of the church, and how those components are relevant to our day. Acts 2:37-47
A Friend in Jesus Epilogue: Part 2 – The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
March 04, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThere is a big difference between a hand tool and a power tool. Both are sufficient for you to accomplish your task, but power helps accomplish the task faster and easier. In our text, Jesus gives His disciples a promise that, although He will ascend to the Father, He will come back through the Holy Spirit, and enable them to fulfill His will more effectively and quickly. Acts 1:1-8
A Friend in Jesus Epilogue: Part 1 – You Shall Be Witnesses (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
February 25, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEver sit in a movie theater watching the end credits and suddenly an additional clip is played? For the next couple of weeks we'll look at the "end-credit clips" found in the book of Acts as an epilogue for our series in Luke. This week, Jesus gives the disciples a title, task, and territory to be His witnesses. Acts 1:1-8
The Glorious Goodbye (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
February 18, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBEver wonder why Jesus ascended to Heaven? Why didn't He just stay here on earth and reign as King? After all, He was raised from the dead and could never die again! In this message, you'll see that Jesus' "goodbye" was more than ordinary. It was glorious.
Burning Hearts for Him (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
February 18, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWhen things don't go our way, our hearts tend to grow cold in our affections to God. On the road to Emmaus, the disciples experienced a revival of heart that is available for any follower of Jesus Christ. In this penetrating message, you'll learn what the conditions of a cold heart are, and how you can have a burning heart for Him.
Faith With Flesh and Bones (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIs your faith real? Or is your faith just an interest in stories that give you a spiritual kick? You see, the resurrection puts a whole new perspective on your life. It gives your faith "flesh and bones". It makes alive a belief that would otherwise be dead and useless. In this exciting message, you'll discover the power to a life with Christ that makes biblical truth a reality.
Excuciating Love (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
January 28, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat happened on the Cross 2000 years ago hurt God. A lot. His love for mankind is excruciating. In this sobering message, you'll discover exactly why the love of God is excruciating, and how the crucifixion of the Son of God 2000 years ago applies to your life today. Luke 23:26-56
Countdown to the Cross: Part 7 – The Hour of Darkness (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
January 21, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBDid you know that the darkest hour in time was when Jesus was crucified? Why? Because in that hour Jesus said to Satan, "Do your worst." When an hour of darkness falls upon us, what can we expect? What overlap is there between the night Jesus was betrayed and our experiences with evil? In this profound message, you'll gain insight into the patterns of darkness and how God always will come out triumphant.
Countdown to the Cross: Part 6 – Faith and Failure
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHow many times have we failed at something? How do we handle failure? If God wants us to succeed, why does He allow Satan to tempt us? In the experience of Peter's denial, you'll see how much God is concerned for your well-being, and how He wants you to approach failure.
What Shall I Do, Lord?
January 07, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWith the New Year upon us, there are many opportunities we could take in service to Christ. However, have we ever thought that perhaps the thing we think we are doing to serve Christ is actually hindering His cause? In this crucial message, you'll follow the life of Saul of Tarsus to discover that the greatest question any faithful Christian should ask is, "What shall I do, Lord?"
Rescuing Thanksgiving: Part 1 - Thankful to...
November 19, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBOne of the signs of the end times is that people will become "unthankful". This is certainly a condition of our day! In a culture where "Thanks-giving" has become "Thanks-taking", and where the precious heritage of Thanksgiving's history is being replaced with ungodly narratives, how can we rescue Thanksgiving? In this message, you'll discover the first step to becoming a person marked by "thanksgiving".
Countdown to the Cross: Part 4 - The Hierarchy of Heaven (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMankind desires greatness. This has been the case since the Fall. As Satan said, "God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God" (Genesis 3:4). This interesting message will enlighten you to the fact that a hierarchy is not bad, but that mankind equates their worth with their position on a hierarchy. Jesus teaches us about the hierarchy of Heaven, where the chief means of greatness is very backwards to the hierarchies of humanity.
Countdown to the Cross: Part 3 - Convinced of His Coming" (A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
October 29, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDo you believe that someday you will meet Jesus Christ? Either you will stand in front of Him when you die or He will come back to this world while you are alive. This "timely" message is about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. When Jesus gives the Olivet Discourse, He will describe what things to look for when He returns. Are you ready? Luke 21:5-38
Countdown to the Cross: Part 2 - "The Rejected Stone" (A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
October 24, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe world asks, "What right does Jesus have to claim absolute authority over the world?" Even religious leaders have a difficult time embracing the authority of Christ. By and large, Jesus has been rejected. In this message, you'll discover why Jesus is rejected and how we can avoid following suit. Luke 20:1-26
Countdown to the Cross: Part 1 - A Lord of Zealous Love" (A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
October 15, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBJesus expresses emotions perfectly. Sadness and anger are emotions that the world tries to bury in a pile of "positive-thinking" vibes. These emotions are not bad, but need to be expresses rightly. In this text, you'll see these emotions lived out in a perfect way as Jesus weeps over those who reject Him and burns with anger over those who corrupt His house. As we follow Christ on His path to the Cross, come and hear how He is a Lord of zealous love.
How to Hear 'Well Done' from God (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhen the church starts reclining, the world starts declining. We've got work to do, and the work is not over until God says so. After this life is over, don't we want to hear those precious words from Jesus Christ, "Well done"? Tune in to hear how!
Who Can Be Saved?
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIs it people with piety? Is it people with position? Is it people with possessions? What qualifications does a person need in order to be saved? In this crucial message, you will discover the answer to this important question: who can be saved?
The Persistent Petitioner (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
September 24, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBHave you ever felt like you ought not to pray? Have you ever felt like you wanted to lose heart? Well, the Bible tells us in Luke 18:1, "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." This parable is for you to become a persistent petitioner.
The Coming of the Kingdom (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
September 17, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWe have been living through a very difficult time. In major cities, crime is at an all-time high. Across the world, natural disasters are striking - hurricanes in the Gulf, wildfires in the west, flooding in the south, earthquakes in Haiti. The plandemic continues to exert power over the world. Evil dictators are rising in global power and influence. Terrorist groups are taking over countries. Ideological wars fight it out in the White House. God's people are asking the same question the Ph...
Cleansed for Glory (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
September 10, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBHave you ever seen yourself as a leper? Most people think that they're okay. Why? Because everyone's got the disease, so nobody thinks anything is wrong with themselves or anybody else. In this profound message, you'll discover how the cleansing of the ten lepers show us how we are sick and in need of a cleansing, and how by being cleansed we can do what we were made to do - glorify God.
Confront or Forgive? (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
September 03, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThere's a time to confront, and a time to forgive. Confrontation and forgiveness have their proper places. If we forget to forgive, we can become cold-hearted. If we forgive to forget, we can become irresponsible. Sometimes sweeping sins under the rug is detrimental to the situation. Sometimes ignoring bad behavior only adds fuel to the fires of iniquity. On the flip side, sometimes confronting someone about their wrongdoing only escalades the situation. Sometimes pointing out a persons offe...
God's Reality Check (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
August 27, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBEver have a reality check? You're going through life and then suddenly reality hits you, and you realize that changes need to be made in your life. Well, the Bible teaches that when we die, we're given an eternal reality check, only at that point, it'll be too late. In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, God's reality check to you will be fierce like a hot flame. Praise God that He gives the world opportunity to repent now!
God's Lost and Found
August 20, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen a sheep wanders from following the shepherd, it becomes lost both in direction and dignity. It doesn't know where it's supposed to go, and it can't serve the purpose it was designed to serve. This is true with mankind. Mankind, having wandered from God, is lost in both the direction and dignity of purpose. In this encouraging message, you'll discover that even though mankind is lost, the Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost.
The Worshippers Whom God Seeks
August 14, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBShould we raise hands when we sing? Should we kneel when we pray? Should we shout, "Amen!" when the Word is being preached? In our day, we can easily become more concerned about how we appear in worship, then that we're sincere in worship. The Bible teaches us that God is seeking a special group of people, namely, true worshippers. In this foundational message, you will not only discover the conditions of true worship, but also be challenged to find out the unique way God wants you to e...
The Greatest Invitation (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
July 30, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBEveryone loves receiving a good invitation. Right now, God is extending the greatest invitation to the world. But, when the time comes, are we going to excuse ourselves? In this eye-opening message, you'll tap into the heart of God and His desire to see His house filled, and the call of His servants to go out and compel the world to come in. Passage: Luke 14:1-24
Qualities of the Kingdom (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
July 23, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOur modern American minds don't quite connect with the concept of a "kingdom". Yet the Bible is replete with descriptions of a Kingdom of God. What kind of a Kingdom is this? In our text, Jesus gives us some of the qualities of the Kingdom, and as a citizen of that Kingdom, you'll be encouraged to further its purposes until the King returns. From Luke 13:18-35.
The Division that Unites (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
July 16, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBDo all roads lead to God? Are all religions basically the same? In a world that is calling for "unity", how does a Christian respond? If you believe that Jesus meant it when He said, "No man comes to the Father but through me," are you willing to accept the consequences? In this difficult but needed message, you'll discover that the division Jesus calls for is the best possible way for humanity to unite.
The Key to Understanding Suffering (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
July 16, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBEveryone will go through suffering at some point. The question is, what is our rational for it, and what is our responsibility in it? In this needed message, you'll find the key to understanding suffering as Jesus Christ gives a solemn teaching.
The Faithfulness of the Father
June 26, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe #Dadication movement speaks of an issue that is ruining society: the unfaithfulness of fathers. Despite this global tragedy, God Almighty has shown Himself true to His role as Father to His children. In this heart-entreating message, you'll discover that even though all earthly relationships fail in some way, the faithfulness of the Father to His own is perfect, steadfast, and will be a rock of refuge to every weary child of God. But the real question is: Are you His child?
When He Comes (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
June 18, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Good News includes not just the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also His glorious return. In this relevant message, Jesus teaches us how to be like a bridegroom's servant as we wait, welcome, and watch for the return of Jesus Christ.
Beware of Wanting the World (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDo you feel discontented with life? Do you feel that if only you had ______ - THEN you could be content, THEN you could be a faithful Christian, THEN you could serve God as you ought to? Do you always compare yourself with those around you? DO you strive to make sure that you are one step above them on the totem pole of prosperity? If so, there may be covetousness and greed at the root and this message serves to cut off that root. Tune in to hear Jesus teach us how to beware of wanting ...
Beware of Wearing a Mask (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn a time where everyone is hiding behind a facemask, this message is extremely relevant. When the Son of God tells you to beware of something, you'd better listen. Tune in to understand what Jesus is warning us from and how we can avoid it.
Wrestling with the Religious - Part 2 (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
May 28, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBDid you know that Jesus' greatest enemies were religious people? We expect the world to persecute us. We don't expect the person sitting next to us in the pew to persecute us. In this short subseries, we'll hear the strongest language a holy Christ can use to condemn religious hypocrisy, and learn how to strive for biblical unity and love within the church.
Wrestling with the Religious - Part 1 (A Friend in Jesus: The Book of Luke)
May 21, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBDid you know that Jesus' greatest enemies were religious people? We expect the world to persecute us. We don't expect the person sitting next to us in the pew to persecute us. In this short subseries, we'll hear the strongest language a holy Christ can use to condemn religious hypocrisy, and learn how to strive for biblical unity and love within the church.
Honor Thy Mother
May 14, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB"Honor Thy Mother" is one of the Ten Commandments. As families continue to spurn and diminish the importance of the role of a mother, society is suffering as a result. This eye-opening message will show you what some of these consequences have been, as well as provide biblical insight as to what God meant when He gave us the 5th commandment.
When You Pray - Part 2 (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBA believer's success as a Christian will never exceed their prayer life. Need help in your prayer life? You are not alone. The disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray". His answer? "When you pray..." - tune in to find out!
When You Pray - Part 1 (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBA believer's success as a Christian will never exceed their prayer life. Need help in your prayer life? You are not alone. The disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray". His answer? "When you pray..." - tune in to find out!
Christ Our Lamb (Easter Season 2021)
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat did John the Baptist mean when he called Jesus "The Lamb of God"? Any Jew would have known the exact reference to the Passover lamb. In this enlightening message, you will discover the amazing parallel between the Passover lamb of the Old Testament and the Passover Lamb of the New Testament, followed by a clear invitation - has the blood of the lamb been applied to you?
The Distress of Distraction (Series: A Friend in Jesus - The Book of Luke)
March 17, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWhy is it that we have no problem spending hours using media such as television, internet, and our phones, but when it comes to spending time in church, devotions, and prayer, it's a constant battle to stay focused? In this revealing account with Mary and Martha, we discover that distraction is not only a bad habit, but a spiritual attack.