Blaze Church

Stop Running | Wounds 1 | Keith Indovino

How do you deal with your wounds? Too many people choose to escape instead of embracing the wounds of the past. The believer is able to embrace the wound so that healing can occur. We don’t have to remain afraid or unaware of what has happened to us. As we look at the life of Jacob, we see a generational pattern of lying, favoritism, and sibling rivalry. Jacob’s father wound may have been the propelling factor for his lifestyle of “grabbing.” When we acknowledge our wounds, God begins the healing process of naming us as his own.

The Road To Hope | Easter 2023 | Keith Indovino

Do you see Jesus as the resurrected Savior? Many people struggle to believe. So did the disciples in the first century. We are all looking for a place to put our hope in; somewhere that won’t fail us. Jesus graciously drew near to two disciples who were filled with despair and hopelessness. Although they couldn’t recognize Him, He remained with them. He showed them Himself through the Scriptures. When their eyes were opened, they rejoiced and were filled with hope. Easter isn’t about optimism. It is about putting our hope in someone who cannot be overcome, even by death!

Worship The True King | Palm Sunday 2023 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Everyone worships. What or who are you expressing reverence, adoration, devotion, and honor towards? As we look back at Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, we see four acts of worship: Obedience, generosity, submission, and praise. Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus is the King who lays down His people. Jesus is the only true King worthy of our worship.

Did Jesus Really Resurrect? | To My Friend Who Left The Faith 3 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Did Jesus really resurrect? Christianity makes the bold claim that Christ was killed, buried, and came back to life. Is that archaic thinking? What proof is there for this? Every person has faith in something. The believer and the nonbeliever both need to provide a historically feasible explanation for the birth of the church in the first century. As we examine the evidence, we discover that believing in the resurrection does not require blind or illogical faith. If Jesus did in fact resurrect, this means that all who believe in Him become new creations. Our sin is paid for, our lives are changed, and the living Christ is with us.

Is God Good? | To My Friend Who Left The Faith 2 | Pastor Keith Indovino

How can a good God allow so much pain and suffering? Suffering is not a Christian problem; it’s a human problem. We all have to address why suffering exists. As we look to God’s Word, we find that the Christian response to suffering offers the greatest source of hope. Jesus makes three promises: suffering exists, everyone suffers, and those who believe in Him have hope. While we may not always understand why we suffer, and can have peace in Christ knowing that He has overcome all the evil and pain we experience.

Hypocrisy in the Church | To My Friend Who Left The Faith 1 | Joe Caiati

If Christianity is so great, why do some Christians act so terrible? How is it possible that some Christians become hypocrites? Jesus addresses this problem through His parable of the unforgiving servant. In this message, we discover that Christians act terribly when they become “Grace Amnesiacs.” The best way to combat hypocrisy in our lives is by continually reminding ourselves of God’s grace. Discover four ways we can live out a hypocrisy-free Christianity.

Build His House | Vision Sunday 2023 | Pastors Keith & Amy Indovino

Believers are the house of God. We are His temple. How much attention do you place on living a godly life? It is so easy to allow other focuses to become the priority. The people of Israel had the vision to see the temple rebuilt. They stopped working when the opposition came. By looking at their building project in 520 BC, we discover four values that are essential for us as we “Build His House.” In this Vision Sunday message, our pastors share where God is leading us in 2023.

The Power of Friendship | Loves 4 | Keith Indovino

Friendships matter. The people we choose to surround ourselves with impact our lives. We live in a time where forming true friendships is very challenging. As we look to a moment between Jesus and “the man who had no friends” we see how all of us experience the desire, the cost, and the result of friendships. The gospel declares that while we were enemies of God, Jesus took the first step towards us to call us His friends. At Blaze Church, the greatest place to form true friendships is in a small group.

The God of Sex | Loves 3 | Keith Indovino

Sex has become a god of sorts in our culture. We are told that sexual experiences are the greatest forms of pleasure. We center our identity our sexual orientation and preferences. This is nothing new. The Greeks worshipped Eros, the god of love and sex. When we follow their example, the results are clear: heartache, brokenness, dysfunction, pain, and shame. Sex is not the problem; idolizing sex is. God created sex to be enjoyed. He gives us the best plan for sex and romantic love. There are two approaches to sex: covenant and consumerism. Whether you are single or married, discover the freedom that Jesus alone brings by embracing Him as the Living Water for your soul.

Selfless Service | Loves 2 | Pastor Amy Indovino

Agape love is defined as “a love that serves others”.  In this message, we will unpack what Jesus said about this type of love, what Jesus did to show Love, and what we can do in light of knowing Jesus’ love.  Believers are called to serve others out of a place of being LOVED, not to be loved. When we know the Love of the Father, we can selflessly serve those around us!