Author Archives : Rev. Steven Nicoletti

Biblical Justice, Part 8: Keeping a Christian Perspective on Actions, Change, and Witness, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, and James 2:15-16

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on October 10, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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The Conquest Begins, Deuteronomy 2:17 and 2:24-3:11

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on October 10, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Biblical Justice, Part 7: Keeping a Christian Perspective on Ourselves (Humble Listening), Micah 2:6-7

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on October 3, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Lessons to Learn and Mysteries to Accept When Life Is Perplexing: Part 2, Deuteronomy 2:1-23

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on October 3, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Biblical Justice, Part 6: Keeping a Christian Perspective on Problems, Solutions, and Other People, Micah 2-3

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on September 26, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Lessons to Learn and Mysteries to Accept When Life Is Perplexing: Part 1, Deuteronomy 2:1-23

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on September 26, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Biblical Justice, Part 5: When?, Micah 3:1-4:5

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on September 19, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Faithless Despair, Faithless Pretension, and the Call to Faithful Dependence, Deuteronomy 1:19-43

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on September 19, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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From Blessing to Burden, Deuteronomy 1:9-18

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on September 12, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Unfortunately, no video is available for this item. Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “From Blessing to Burden” Deuteronomy 1:9-18 September 12, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue this morning with our fall series in the book of Deuteronomy. Moses is gathered with the second generation of Israel […]

Biblical Justice, Part 4: Where and Who?, Micah 3:1-4:5

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on September 5, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Biblical Justice, Part 4: Where & Who?” Micah 3-4 September 5, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We return again this evening to our parenthetical mini-series on biblical justice, in the middle of our larger series on the Book of Micah. This […]

From Mountain to Mission, Deuteronomy 1:1-8

This entry was posted in Deuteronomy (Nicoletti) on September 5, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “From Mountain to Mission” Deuteronomy 1:1-8 September 5, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We begin, this morning, a series in the book of Deuteronomy. We will go through the first few chapters this fall, until around Christmas or Advent, at which […]

Self-Made Religion vs Christ-Made Religion, Colossians 2:20-3:4

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on August 29, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Self-Made Religion vs Christ-Made Religion” Colossians 2:20-3:4 August 29, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come now to our final Sunday in Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae, before we pause this series for a few months, and shift over to Deuteronomy. This morning we […]

Subtraction by Addition, Colossians 2:16-19

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on August 22, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Subtraction by Addition” Colossians 2:16-19 August 22, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti It is good to be back with you this morning, as we return to our series in Colossians. As I explained when we began our time in Colossians, we […]

Shepherd-Hearted Christian Leaders, Acts 20:17-38

This entry was posted in Elders Ordinations, Installations, and Church Government (Various) on July 18, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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Multi-Faceted Deliverance, Colossians 2:6-15

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on July 18, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Multifaceted Deliverance” Colossians 2:6-15 July 18, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in our series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, as we come to Colossians 2:6-15. Please listen carefully, for this is God’s word for […]

Biblical Justice: Part 3, Micah 3

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on July 11, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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That No One May Delude You, Colossians 2:1-5

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on July 11, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “That No One May Delude You” Colossians 2:1-5 July 11, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in our series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, as we come to Colossians 2:1-5. Please listen carefully, for this […]

Biblical Justice: Part 2, Micah 3

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on July 4, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Biblical Justice: Part 2” Micah 3: Pt 1 July 4, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We return to the book of Micah tonight, and we need to begin with a review of where we are. We started in the Book […]

The Glorious Mystery & Its Implications, Colossians 1:24-29.

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on July 4, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “The Glorious Mystery & Its Implications” Colossians 1:24-29 July 4, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in our series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, as we come to Colossians 1:24-29. Please listen carefully, for this […]

The Call of Sacrificial Leadership, Acts 20:17-38

This entry was posted in Elders Ordinations, Installations, and Church Government (Various) on June 27, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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If Indeed You Continue, Colossians 1:21-23.

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on June 27, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “If Indeed You Continue” Colossians 1:21-23 June 27, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in our series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, as we come to Colossians 1:21-23. Please listen carefully, for this is God’s word for […]

Preeminent in Everything, Colossians 1:15-20

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on June 20, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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A Special Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving

This entry was posted in Pandemic Special Services on June 13, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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The Office of Elder

This entry was posted in Elders Ordinations, Installations, and Church Government (Various) on June 6, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “The Office of Elder” June 6, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti Introduction We have heard tonight from our three candidates for the office of elder. And now I want to spend a few minutes talking about that office itself and […]

The Pattern(s) of the Christian Life, Colossians 1:9-14

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on June 6, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “The Pattern(s) of the Christian Life” Colossians 1:9-14 June 6, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in our new series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, on to Colossians 1:9-14. Please listen carefully, for this is God’s […]

The Foundation of True Thanks, Colossians 1:1-8

This entry was posted in Colossians (Nicoletti) on May 30, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “The Foundation of True Thanks” Colossians 1:1-8 May 30, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We begin a new series this morning, and with it, we’re going to try something new for us in the months ahead. This morning we begin […]

Pentecost: The Holy Spirit & the Church, Acts 2:1-47

This entry was posted in Pentecost on May 23, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video Audio Download Audio Text Download Text “Pentecost: The Holy Spirit & the Church” Acts 2 May 23, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti It is Pentecost Sunday, and this morning we will hear the story of Pentecost from Acts chapter two, and consider what it means for us […]

The Ascension and Session of Christ, Our Prophet, Priest, and King, Acts 1:1-11 and Ephesians 1:15-23

This entry was posted in Ascension (Nicoletti) on May 16, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Text: Download Text “The Ascension & Session of Christ, Our Prophet, Priest, and King” Acts 1:1-11 & Ephesians 1:15-23 May 16, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti It is Ascension Sunday this morning – the Sunday on which we remember Christ’s ascension to […]

Following without Foreknowledge, John 21:18-25

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on May 9, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Following Without Foreknowledge” John 21:18-25 May 9, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to the end of John’s gospel. With only a few brief breaks we have been in this book for over two years now. This will be my […]

Biblical Justice: Part 1, Micah 1:1-2:13

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on May 2, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Text: Download Text “Biblical Justice: Part 1” Micah 1-2 Pt 2 May 2, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We return tonight to the first cycle of the Book of Micah, found in Micah chapters one and two. Last week we looked at this same passage, […]

Loving Jesus and His Sheep, John 21:15-19

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on May 2, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Loving Jesus and His Sheep” John 21:15-19 April 25, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 21:15-19. We are in the epilogue of John’s gospel. Jesus has died, and he has risen. And after his initial appearances to his […]

Wind vs Word, Micah 1:1-2:3

This entry was posted in Micah (Nicoletti) on April 25, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Wind vs Word” Micah 1-2 Pt 1 April 25, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We are starting a new evening series tonight in the Book of Micah. We are at something of a breaking point in Second Samuel, after the initial resolution of […]

Fishing with the Risen Lord, John 21:1-14

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on April 25, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Fishing with the Risen Lord” John 21:1-14 April 25, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 21:1-14. Jesus has risen from the dead. He has appeared to his disciples and they have believed. And at the end of chapter […]

Believing Thomas, John 20:24-31

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on April 18, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Believing Thomas” John 20:24-31 April 18, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 20:24-31. Jesus has been crucified. Jesus has died, and been buried. And then on Sunday morning the tomb was found empty, and Jesus, risen from the […]

The Scarred Savior and Kintsugi Christians, John 19:19-23

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on April 11, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio Download Audio Download Text “A Tale of Four Gardens” John 19:40-20:18 April 4, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti Here at our church we have been going through the Gospel of John. John was one of Jesus’s closest followers during his earthly ministry. He knew Jesus personally. He […]

Readings from the Church Fathers

This entry was posted in Easter on April 4, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

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A Tale of Four Gardens, John 19:40-20:18

This entry was posted in Easter John (Nicoletti) on April 4, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “A Tale of Four Gardens” John 19:40-20:18 April 4, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti Here at our church we have been going through the Gospel of John. John was one of Jesus’s closest followers during his earthly ministry. He knew Jesus personally. He […]

Jesus, Dead and Buried, John 19:38-42

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on March 28, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Jesus, Dead and Buried” John 19:38-42 March 28, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 19:38-42. Jesus has been crucified. Jesus has died, and his death has been confirmed by the Roman soldiers. And now Jesus, dead, is buried. […]

The Confession of St. Patrick, Hebrews 12:1-2

This entry was posted in Various Sermons on March 21, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “The Confession of St. Patrick” March 21, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti Introduction: Our starting point this evening is Hebrews 12:1-2. Please listen carefully, for this is God’s word for us this evening: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud […]

The Church & the Cross, John 19:23-37

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on March 21, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “The Church & the Cross” John 19:23-37 March 21, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We return this morning to John 19:23-37. Last Lord’s Day we looked at this passage and considered the relationship between the cross and our individual guilt. This morning we […]

Guilt & the Cross, John 19:23-37

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on March 14, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Guilt and the Cross” John 19:23-37 March 14, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We continue, this morning, in the Gospel of John, and his account of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Please do listen carefully, for this is God’s word for us […]

The Consequences of Sin, 2 Samuel 12:1-31

This entry was posted in Samuel (Nicoletti) on March 7, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Responding to the Consequences of Sin” 2 Samuel 12:1-31 March 7, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We come tonight to Second Samuel chapter twelve for a third and final time. In chapter eleven we have the serious moral failing of David, as he […]

The King on the Cross, John 19:16b-22

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on March 7, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Shame, Cross, and King” John 19:16b-23a March 7, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to the crucifixion of Jesus. Please do listen carefully, for this is God’s word for us this morning. 19:16b So they took Jesus, 17 and he […]

Clashing Kingdoms, John 19:1-16a

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on February 28, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Clashing Kingdoms” John 19:1-16a February 28, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti This morning we come to the second portion of Jesus’s trial before Pontius Pilate. Three weeks ago we read of Jesus’s trial before the Jewish chief priests. Then the chief priests brought […]

Confession of Sin, 2 Samuel 12:1-15a and Psalm 51

This entry was posted in Samuel (Nicoletti) on February 21, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Confession of Sin” 2 Samuel 12:1-15a & Psalm 51 February 21, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti We come tonight to Second Samuel chapter twelve for a second time. In chapter eleven we have the serious moral fall of David. He commits adultery with […]

Contrasting Kingdoms, John 18:28-40

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on February 21, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Contrasting Kingdoms” John 18:28-40 February 21, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti This morning we come to the first portion of Jesus’s trial before Pontius Pilate. Jesus has been tried – in a fundamentally unjust trial – by the Jewish leaders. And now, in […]

The Denials of Peter, John 18:12-28a (Part 2)

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on February 14, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “The Denials of Peter” John 18:12-28a (Part 2) February 14, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti This morning we return to John 18:12-28. Last Lord’s Day we looked at this passage and focused on the trial of Jesus. This morning we return to the […]

Injustice and the Trial of Jesus, John 18:12-28a

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on February 7, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “Injustice and the Trial of Jesus” John 18:12-28a February 7, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 18:12-28. There are two significant events that are intertwined here, and we will consider them over two sermons. This morning we will consider […]

When God Looks Weak, John 18:1-12

This entry was posted in John (Nicoletti) on January 31, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “When God Looks Weak” John 18:1-12 January 31, 2021 Faith Presbyterian Church – Morning Service Pastor Nicoletti We come this morning to John 18:1-12, the arrest of Jesus. Please do listen carefully, for this is God’s word for us this morning. 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these […]

The Need for Both Law and Grace in Protecting the Unborn, Exodus 20:13

This entry was posted in Various Sermons on January 24, 2021 by Rev. Steven Nicoletti.

Video: Audio: Download Audio Download Text “The Need for Both Law & Grace in Protecting the Unborn” Exodus 20:13 January 24, 2021 (Sanctity of Human Life Sunday) Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service Pastor Nicoletti WHY ARE CHRISTIANS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT PROTECTING THE UNBORN? It is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. We have […]