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In Pastor Dave's sermon "Miracles," he welcomes both in-person and online attendees, emphasizing God's ability to work miracles anywhere. Highlighting the stories of Jesus healing the blind in John 9 and Mark 8, Pastor Dave stresses the importance of faith and trust in God's power. He urges the congregation to share their testimonies and see their challenges as temporary, leading to a brighter future. Overall, the sermon focuses on God's desire to perform miracles in our lives and our need to have faith and trust in His best for us.

John 9:1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth.
6 When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. 7 And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.

Mark 8:22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. 24 And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.” 25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.

Isaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

Luke 1:37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Pastor Dave Gargano emphasizes the crucial role of fathers amidst attacks from the enemy and the prevalence of father wounds in society. He underscores the negative consequences of fatherlessness and the need for restoration of broken father-child relationships. Through statistics and the prodigal son parable, Pastor Dave highlights the importance of fathers stepping into their roles and seeking God's healing. The sermon concludes with an invitation for all, including men, to come forward and receive God's forgiveness and love, portraying Him as a loving and compassionate father who welcomes all who seek Him.

Luke 15:11-23 - 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. 14 But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. 15 Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.
17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, 19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’
20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 23 And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry;

In Pastor Dave's sermon "We are the CHURCH," unity is emphasized as key for growth and maturity in the body of Christ. He stresses the importance of active participation, using one's gifts to serve God and others effectively. The call to action challenges individuals to examine their roles and be obedient to God's calling, contributing to the church in meaningful ways. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the significance of unity, service, and obedience in fulfilling one's role within the church.

Today, Pastor Dave emphasized the importance of the church community and following Jesus' commands. He acknowledged that the church isn't perfect but urged hypocrites to seek growth within it. Pastor Dave discussed the relevance and stability of the church until Jesus' return, highlighting maturity and resisting false teachings. He gave an altar call for growth and commitment to faith, and for salvation for those seeking Jesus.

Ephesians 4: 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [a]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 

Pastor Dave stresses the significance of the Church in believers' lives, focusing on unity, maturity, and using gifts to build up the body of Christ. He emphasizes the role of equipping the saints by pastors, the impact of community on transformation, and the need for bringing personal struggles to God for deliverance. The sermon stresses the importance of unity, love, and growth in faith, highlighting the Church as a powerful tool for spiritual development and encountering God's blessings.

Ephesians 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the ]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

Pastor Dave Gargano's sermon, "We are the CHURCH," underscores the significance of the church in our lives, challenging the notion that it's only for flawless individuals. He illustrates how the church, akin to a functioning body, enables growth, learning, community, and a collective impact. Using the Ephesus church as a model, he urges against complacency and advocates for engagement, equipping, and active participation in the church's mission. Overall, he stresses the essential role of the church in empowering believers to fulfill God's purpose and make a lasting impact in the world.

Ephesians 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,