Amwell Church of the Brethren

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Reaching out with love and compassion so others may know Christ. Amwell is the fourth oldest Church of the Brethren congregation in the United States founded in 1733 under the leadership of the Holy Spirit and in the care of Pastor Bob DiSalvio since 2000.

Sep 23

✝️ Calvary: The Intersection of Unity and Wisdom | 1 Corinthians 1:10–31

In a culture shaped by celebrity influence, intellectual pride, and constant polarization, it is alarmingly easy for division to infiltrate our personal relationships and local churches. Looking back at ancient Corinth—a booming center of commerce, culture, and philosophy—this message examines how early believers fractured into rival factions by elevating human teachers like Paul, Apollos, and Peter above Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul confronts this carnal mindset by diagnosing how compromised speech, worldly thinking, and distorted moral judgment quietly erode spiritual unity. While secular culture dismisses the message of a crucified Savior as complete foolishness, Calvary remains the ultimate demonstration of God's wisdom, satisfying both holy justice and sacrificial mercy. Discover why God intentionally chooses the weak, base, and foolish things of this world so that all praise, glory, and honor belong to Christ alone. 1 Corinthians 1:18 "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depth of Scripture and keep your heart anchored in Christ.
Sep 18

🧠 Test Your EQ | Proverbs 16:32

God created humanity with a vibrant spectrum of emotions, coloring our lives with bright pastels of joy and love as well as darker hues of anger, fear, and sorrow. When left unrestrained, our raw feelings can quickly dictate destructive behaviors that break relationships and inflict deep wounds on ourselves and others. In this practical and convicting message, we examine "Emotional Intelligence" through the lens of Scripture and discover that ruling one's own spirit requires far greater strength than conquering a fortified city. By renewing the mind and submitting our hearts to the Holy Spirit, we can learn to identify, understand, and master our emotions rather than be mastered by them. Explore seven actionable, Christ-centered steps to move past emotional meltdowns into lasting peace, self-control, and genuine spiritual maturity. 🔔 Proverbs 16:32: True Strength 𝘏𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘺; 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depth of God’s Word and equip you with practical biblical wisdom.
Sep 9

❤️ Love Covers a Multitude of Sin | 1 Peter 4:1–11

Even the most accomplished and admired individuals can find their lives derailed when a single subtle compromise sets off a destructive chain reaction. While modern culture attempts to explain away moral failure with secular theories and psychobabble, Scripture honestly diagnoses the problem as sin, missing the mark of God's best for our lives. In 1 Peter 4:1–11, we discover that the only lasting remedy for human brokenness is found at the foot of the Cross through the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹: Examining how destructive patterns rarely begin in open disaster, but start quietly with the first glance, thought, and compromise. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮: Unpacking the biblical Greek definition of sin as "missing the mark" of God’s holiness and settling for paths that lead to dead ends. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀: Rejecting secular denials of sin in favor of the only real solution, the atoning blood of Jesus Christ shed at Calvary. 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲: How adopting the mindset of Christ, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him, empowers believers to endure hardship without quitting. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Practical insights from Ephesians 4 on putting off the old self, renewing the mind, and speaking truth in place of old habits. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discovering that God does not abandon us when we stumble; His grace is sufficient, and His strength is perfected in our weakness. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Why Christians must cultivate a culture of deep, forgiving love that refuses to judge and instead covers and carries one another. 🔔 1 Peter 4:8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depth of God’s Word and encourage your daily walk of faith.
Sep 2

🙌 Praise the Lord | Psalm 115:1–18

In a cynical world that frequently asks, "Where is your God?", it can be tempting to give credit to human strength or surrender to creeping doubt. This inspiring message dives into Psalm 115 to remind us why all honor, glory, and praise belong solely to the Lord, who sovereignly rules from the heavens. By contrasting lifeless man-made idols with the living, personal God who sees, hears, and redeems, we are challenged to examine where our true trust lies. Discover how praising God in both triumphs and trials shifts our focus from worldly chaos to His unfailing mercy, grace, and eternal provision. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: Understanding the foundational call of Psalm 115:1—refusing to take personal credit for life's blessings and directing all honor back to God's name. • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹: How biblical history confirms God's faithful protection, preserving His people through foreign destruction, global dispersion, and national rebirth. • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝘃𝘀. 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗼𝗹𝘀: Contrasting human-made idols of silver and gold that cannot speak, see, hear, smell, or walk with Jesus Christ, the living Word who entered our world to redeem us. • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺: Refuting religious relativism and exposing cultural idols—including political power, corporate greed, and digital self-worship—against the exclusive truth of John 14:6. • 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: Discovering how God’s spiritual blessings are fully available to all people—both small and great—transcending human status and earthly divisions. • 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Embracing the biblical perspective that we are temporary renters and stewards of God's earth, responsible for honoring Him with all that He provides. • 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲: A heart-stirring checklist of God's ongoing gifts, from the gift of Jesus and the indwelling Holy Spirit to answered prayer, forgiveness, and unconditional grace. Psalm 115:1 "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake." 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depth of God’s Word and encourage your daily walk of praise.
Aug 25

🍇 Abiding in the True Vine | John 15:1–8

In a world obsessed with productivity, career advancement, and visible success, it is easy to pour all our energy into the temporary while our spiritual lives look like an untended field. This message explores Jesus’s final Upper Room discourse in John 15, where He uses the parable of the vine and the branches to establish an essential truth: the Christian life is completely impossible apart from continual dependence on God. Discover the four levels of spiritual fruitfulness and what it truly means to abide—to stay, remain, and dwell—in Christ rather than striving in human self-reliance. While living a fruitful life will inevitably draw resistance and hatred from the world, it unlocks the fullness of Christ's joy, authentic love for others, and an unwavering resolve fueled by the Holy Spirit. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝗗𝗼" 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱: How Jesus prepared His disciples for His physical departure by instructing them, modeling the walk, and calling them into active ministry through the Holy Spirit. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Understanding the four progressive levels of spiritual growth identified by Christ—no fruit, fruit, more fruit, and much fruit—and how the Father lovingly prunes us to maximize eternal impact. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼 (𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲): Unpacking the Greek word for abide, which means to stay, remain, and dwell continually with Jesus instead of treating salvation like a one-time transaction. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: A memorable illustration demonstrating how human self-reliance produces religious works that look and smell like ministry, but completely lack the essential ingredient of Jesus. 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝘀. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: Clarifying John 15:7 to reveal that asking "what you will" means aligning your heart and prayers with God's sovereign will, not treating Him like a wish-granting genie. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Navigating the stark reality that while abiding in Christ guarantees the hatred of an unsaved culture, it simultaneously produces supernatural love and fullness of joy among believers. 𝗨𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱: Learning that true spiritual resolve is not the self-driven effort to do more for Christ, but the steadfast determination to remain close to Christ. John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
Aug 17

The Seven Stages of Spiritual Growth | 1 John 2:1–11

Many believers assume that once they are saved and baptized, the spiritual journey is complete, treating salvation like punching a timecard. However, true biblical faith is not stationary or dormant—it is dynamic, and healthy things are designed to grow. In this insightful look at 1 John 2, we explore the seven progressive stages of spiritual maturity and the vital resources God provides to push back against sin's power. Discover how Jesus serves as our personal Advocate and atoning sacrifice, empowering everyday believers to live out tangible evidence of their faith in a broken world. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: The 7 Stages of Spiritual Maturity: Exploring the spiritual journey from newborns and little children drinking the milk of the Word to enthusiastic young people, mentors, and aged prayer warriors. Christ Our Heavenly Advocate: Understanding the Greek word Paraclete and how Jesus stands before the Father as our righteous defense attorney when we stumble. The Meaning of Propitiation: Diving into Hilismos, the atoning sacrifice of Calvary that permanently satisfies God's holiness and pays our sin debt. Keeping a Short Account with God: Why sin does not forfeit a believer's eternal salvation, but breaks fellowship and joy until confession and cleansing occur. The 7 Marks of Spiritual Evidence: A practical checklist examining our love for the Father, the Holy Spirit's promptings, Scripture, truth, fellow believers, justice, and the lost. Every Believer a Missionary: Historical lessons from the early church, where ordinary believers sharing their shipwreck-to-salvation stories transformed the Mediterranean world. 1 John 2:1–2 "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2 and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depths of Scripture and encourage your daily spiritual growth.
Aug 11

🛡️ Standing in the Gap: Mind, Body & Spirit | Ezekiel 22:30

Society often pressures men to be either completely passive onlookers or aggressively self-serving, but God calls for men of action, readiness, and spiritual courage. Spoken directly to men and family protectors, this message explores God's search in Ezekiel 22:30 for someone to "make up the hedge and stand in the gap". True protection is a daily, disciplined deployment that requires training our spirits through prayer, sharpening our minds with Scripture, and honoring the physical bodies God entrusted to us. Instead of making a hypothetical promise to "die for our families," discover how to take up the daily fight to genuinely live for them. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • The Call to Stand in the Gap: Understanding God's search in Ezekiel 22:30 for protectors willing to defend their faith, families, and communities. • Living vs. Dying for Your Family: Shifting from a one-time heroic gesture to the daily, disciplined decision to master your spirit, mind, and physical health. • Guarding Against Spiritual Wiles: Unpacking Ephesians 6:11 to recognize the calculated, methodical tactics the enemy uses to slip past an unguarded household. • Fighting the Good Fight: Why standing for righteousness inevitably encounters resistance in a secular culture. • Physical Stewardship as Duty: Recognizing strength and physical conditioning not as vanity, but as a directive to serve, protect, and carry heavy loads in times of crisis. • Drawing the Line in the Sand: Emulating Joshua's sovereign declaration ("as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord") as gatekeepers of the home. • The Physical Grit of Christ: Looking at the biblical, physical toughness of Jesus from early morning prayer to carrying the heavy timber of the cross 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵?: • You feel the weight of responsibility as a protector and need a practical, biblical roadmap for your family. • You are struggling with physical or spiritual laziness and want encouragement to discipline your mind, body, and spirit. • You want to guard your home from subtle cultural compromises, digital threats, and spiritual complacency. • You need a powerful reminder that you do not fight life's battles alone; the Lord Almighty stands as your shield wall. Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that challenge, encourage, and equip you to walk in biblical truth.
Jul 27

Life After Death? | Acts 17:22–34

In a world filled with endless opinions about what happens after we die, many people drift through life without a clear answer to where they will spend eternity. This compelling message tackles the ultimate question of "Life After Death?" by examining Paul's famous sermon on Mars Hill and contrasting popular world philosophies with the uncompromised truth of God's Word. Discover how biblical salvation is not earned through human self-effort, good works, or religious rituals, but received as a free gift through faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are seeking personal assurance for your own future or looking for the courage to share the Gospel with others, this message provides grounded, encouraging hope for eternity. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • The Foolishness of Preaching: Understanding how God uses simple, unpolished, and faithful witnesses to reach broken souls. • Mars Hill Apologetics: Examining how Paul confronted the Epicurean materialists and Stoic pantheists of ancient Athens with the reality of the Creator God. • Grace vs. Works: Contrasting major world religions that demand self-denial and duty with true biblical salvation through faith alone in Jesus. • Eternity as a Choice: Clarifying why God does not arbitrarily condemn people, but honors our free will choice regarding Jesus Christ. • The Biblical Reality of Heaven: Unpacking Scripture's vivid description of our future home, a glorious place free of pain, sorrow, sickness, and death. • The Power of Divine Appointments: Learning how asking one simple, intentional question can change someone’s eternal trajectory forever. Acts 17:30–31 "𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵; 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵: 31 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥; 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥." 👉 Subscribe for weekly messages that explore the depth of God’s Word and prepare your heart for eternity.

Reaching out with love and compassion so others may know Christ. Amwell is the fourth oldest Church of the Brethren congregation in the United States founded in 1733 under the leadership of the Holy Spirit and in the care of Pastor Bob DiSalvio since 2000.

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