New Covenant OPC Sermon Podcast

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Sermons from New Covenant OPC in South San Francisco from Pastor Michael Grasso. For more information visit newcovenantopc.com.

  1. APR 19

    Galatians 5:13-18 Walk in the Spirit (April 19, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "Does justification by faith lead to careless living? That accusation has followed the gospel from Paul’s day until now. In this sermon on Galatians 5:13–18, we see Paul’s answer: the doctrine of justification by faith is actually the strongest possible foundation for true godliness. Christian freedom is not freedom to sin. It is freedom from sin’s dominion so that we may now serve one another in love. Paul shows that the Christian life is governed by two great realities: freedom the Holy Spirit Those justified by faith have received the Spirit through the hearing of faith, and therefore the path of holiness is not found in legal striving, but in walking by the Spirit. This sermon explores: how Christian liberty fulfills the law through love why true freedom leads to joyful service the conflict between flesh and Spirit why legalism cannot produce holiness how the Spirit empowers real godliness If you want victory over sin, Paul’s answer is clear: walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. #Galatians #WalkInTheSpirit #JustificationByFaith #Sanctification #ChristianFreedom #HolySpirit #FaithAlone #Gospel"

    40 min

  2. APR 19

    1 Samuel 22:6-13 Wickedness and Persecution (April 19, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "The contrast between Saul and David reaches a terrifying climax in this passage. Saul, the false king, turns his rage against the priests of the Lord, while David, the true anointed one, becomes a refuge for the persecuted. In this sermon on 1 Samuel 22:6–23, we trace the pattern of false messiahs persecuting the true Messiah and His people. Saul’s paranoia, Doeg’s betrayal, and the slaughter at Nob reveal the ugliness of rebellious power that outwardly belongs to the covenant community yet wars against the Lord’s chosen king. At the same time, David’s compassion toward Abiathar points us to Christ, who receives the wounded, shelters the persecuted, and assures His people that those who seek their life are truly opposing Him. This passage reminds us that it is always better to be outside the camp with Christ than secure in the institutions of power without Him. #1Samuel #David #Saul #JesusChrist #Persecution #Sermon #ReformedPreaching #ChristInTheOldTestament #BiblicalTheology #Faithfulness""The contrast between Saul and David reaches a terrifying climax in this passage. Saul, the false king, turns his rage against the priests of the Lord, while David, the true anointed one, becomes a refuge for the persecuted. In this sermon on 1 Samuel 22:6–23, we trace the pattern of false messiahs persecuting the true Messiah and His people. Saul’s paranoia, Doeg’s betrayal, and the slaughter at Nob reveal the ugliness of rebellious power that outwardly belongs to the covenant community yet wars against the Lord’s chosen king. At the same time, David’s compassion toward Abiathar points us to Christ, who receives the wounded, shelters the persecuted, and assures His people that those who seek their life are truly opposing Him. This passage reminds us that it is always better to be outside the camp with Christ than secure in the institutions of power without Him. #1Samuel #David #Saul #JesusChrist #Persecution #Sermon #ReformedPreaching #ChristInTheOldTestament #BiblicalTheology #Faithfulness"

    41 min

  3. APR 12

    1 Samuel 21:10-22:5 The Lord's Anointed in the Wilderness (April 12, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "David, though the Lord’s anointed king, is driven into exile, rejected by his own people, and forced into the wilderness. Yet in this very humiliation, he becomes a powerful picture of Christ—the suffering Messiah who protects His people in their pilgrimage through this fallen world. In this sermon on 1 Samuel 21:10–22:5, we explore David’s flight to Gath, his faith in the midst of fear, and the gathering of the distressed to him in the cave of Adullam. These wilderness scenes foreshadow Jesus Christ, the greater David, who gathers weary sinners to Himself and keeps them safe as elect exiles on the way to the heavenly kingdom. The church today is that same distressed company in the wilderness—finding refuge not in the power of the world, but in the rejected yet reigning Messiah. #1Samuel #David #JesusChrist #Sermon #ReformedPreaching #BiblicalTheology #ChristInTheOldTestament #SufferingServant #Wilderness #ChristianLiving"

    31 min

  4. APR 12

    Galatians 5:7-12 Finish Well (April 12, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "It is not enough to begin well. By God’s grace, we must finish well. In this sermon on Galatians 5:7–12, Paul’s burden becomes deeply personal and urgent: “You were running well. Who hindered you?” The Galatians had begun in the truth of the gospel, but false teachers were pulling them away from justification by faith. This passage is a sobering warning about: beginning well but failing to finish doctrinal compromise the spreading danger of false teaching the seriousness of those who trouble Christ’s church the offense of the cross that faithful preaching must preserve Paul reminds us that a little leaven leavens the whole lump. False doctrine never remains small. It spreads, corrupts, and leads people away from the God who called them. At the same time, this text offers hope: God uses the preaching of his Word to keep his people on the path of life. The way to finish well is to hold fast to the true gospel without wavering. May it never be said of us merely that we began well, but rather that by grace we endured faithfully to the end. #Galatians #FinishWell #Perseverance #JustificationByFaith #FalseTeaching #Gospel #Faithfulness #ChristianLife"

    37 min

  5. APR 5

    Matthew 28:16-20 Witness in Light of the Resurrection (April 5, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "If Jesus truly rose from the dead, what does that demand of us? In this sermon on Matthew 28:16–20, we move from the historicity of the resurrection to its unavoidable implication: the risen Christ commands his church to bear witness to him among all nations. Jesus begins the Great Commission by declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him. His resurrection is the Father’s public vindication of the Son and the declaration that he now reigns as universal King. Because Christ is Lord of all: the nations must hear his gospel disciples must be made through baptism and teaching the church must labor for the obedience of faith throughout the world every believer must ask how they can contribute to this mission This sermon explores the glory of worldwide missions, the necessity of the church in disciple-making, the beauty of baptism and teaching, and the great comfort Christ gives to weak disciples: “I am with you always.” The risen Christ not only gives the mission—he promises his presence by the Spirit until the end of the age. #GreatCommission #Matthew28 #Missions #Resurrection #Evangelism #Discipleship #JesusIsLord #ChristianMission"

    38 min

  6. APR 5

    Matthew 28:1-15 The Historicity of the Resurrection (April 5, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "Did Jesus Christ truly rise from the dead? In this sermon on Matthew 28:1–15, we consider one of the most important questions in all of history: is the resurrection a real historical event? The Christian faith does not rest on vague spiritual principles or moral lessons, but on the concrete historical act of God in raising Jesus from the dead. We walk carefully through the resurrection accounts in all four Gospels, showing how the details are complementary, coherent, and harmonizable, rather than contradictory. From the women at the tomb, to Peter and John’s visit, to Christ’s appearances to Mary Magdalene, the Emmaus disciples, and the apostles, the testimony of Scripture presents a unified witness to the risen Christ. We also examine the major objections raised against the resurrection: Did the disciples steal the body? Did Jesus merely survive crucifixion? Were the appearances hallucinations? Why was the body never produced? The empty tomb, the explosive spread of Christianity, and the apostolic witness all point to one unavoidable conclusion: Jesus Christ was truly raised from the dead. Because if Christ is risen, then sin, death, and Satan have been defeated—and that changes everything. #Resurrection #Matthew28 #Apologetics #JesusIsRisen #HistoricalJesus #Christianity #EmptyTomb #Gospel"

    42 min

  7. MAR 30

    1 Samuel 21:1-9 Provision in Persecution (March 29, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "When God’s anointed suffers, God still provides. In 1 Samuel 21, David is on the run for his life. Hunted by Saul, cut off from safety, and uncertain who he can trust, he finds himself in desperate need. Yet even in the wilderness, God proves faithful—providing bread from the tabernacle and the sword of Goliath. This passage shows us more than historical narrative. It reveals a pattern: God sustains His chosen servant in exile until the day of vindication. David receives provision from what is essentially the “throne room” of God, reminding us that the Lord never abandons His purposes—even in suffering. We also wrestle with difficult realities: David’s weakness and sin under pressure The presence of false believers like Doeg The already-not-yet nature of victory Ultimately, this passage points beyond David to Christ—the true Anointed One—who was sustained in suffering, achieved victory over the enemy, and now provides for His people as they await final glory. If you are walking through hardship, this message is for you: God’s provision in the wilderness is proof of His presence, not His absence. Hashtags: #1Samuel #BibleSermon #ChristianFaith #Perseverance #David #ChristCentered #ReformedTheology #OldTestament #Suffering #GodProvides"

    39 min

  8. MAR 29

    Galatians 5:2-6 Justification and the Law (March 29, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

    "Is justification by faith really that serious? According to Paul—it’s everything. In Galatians 5, Paul makes a startling claim: if you accept circumcision as necessary for justification, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all. Why such strong language? Because this is not about one isolated decision—it’s about first principles. This sermon unpacks how seemingly small actions can signal a complete shift in foundational commitments. To rely on works—even partially—is to abandon the gospel of grace. Justification is either entirely a gift received by faith, or it is something earned by works. It cannot be both. We explore: Why circumcision represented a return to works-based righteousness Why justification by works makes Christ’s death unnecessary The impossibility of keeping the whole law What it truly means to “fall from grace” The contrast between works-based religion and faith working through love This passage also presses a deeply personal question: What is your hope when you stand before God? The gospel calls us to rest wholly in Christ—not in anything we have done, but in what He has done for us. Hashtags: #Galatians #JustificationByFaith #Gospel #BibleTeaching #ChristianTheology #Reformed #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #Paul #LawAndGospel"

    41 min
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Sermons from New Covenant OPC in South San Francisco from Pastor Michael Grasso. For more information visit newcovenantopc.com.

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  • Creator
    New Covenant OPC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    746
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