Blaze Church

Drop The Blanket | GC 3 | Pastor Keith Indovino

We don’t hear too much “good” news today. Our world is filled with stories that do not produce joy. On the night that Jesus was born, the angel declared “Good news of great joy.” By declaring the birth announcement to shepherds, we discover that this good news is for everyone! We have a Savior, which means we don’t need to save ourselves. We have a Christ, which means we don’t need to be afraid. We have a Lord, which means we don’t need to be in control. This is what Christmas is all about. We can let go of whatever we are holding on to as a source of comfort and security, and we can put our hope in Jesus!

He Loves You Too | GC 2 | Pastor Keith Indovino

One of our basic survival needs is love; we are created with a need for love. So many of us struggle to experience love because of low self-esteem. In this Advent sermon, we explore the profound love of God using the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. By including individuals with complex stories, Matthew emphasizes that Christmas means God loves us all. When we understand how much God loves us, we will respond by surrendering our lives to Him and choosing to love others freely and deeply. Jesus is not ashamed to call you His brother and sister! And that changes everything!

Get Your Hopes In | GC 1 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Hope is something that we all want, yet many people fail to experience it. Biblical hope is not attached to circumstances and outcomes; it is about a Person named Jesus. The Christmas season reminds us that God always keeps His promises. Simeon eagerly waited for the fulfillment of prophecies that were made about the Messiah. He did not wait in despair; he had hope. We can experience hope because we have the Holy Spirit in our lives. This Christmas season, whatever circumstances unfold, you don’t have to get your hopes up; you can get your hopes in Jesus!

What Do You Want? | ATM 80s 4 | Josh Palmeri

If you could ask for one thing right now, what would it be? Maybe it’s a gift — a new car, or a new iPhone. Maybe it’s something more — success in business, a restored relationship, physical health, healing from  a wound. We love when we get what we ask for in life. But what happens when it doesn’t happen, and we feel devastated? How do we cope? In this message, we hear how God knows what we truly need. We can ask Him, wait on Him, and trust His timing. To do this we’ll look at two stories: a woman who desperately wanted children, and a boy who desperately wanted a new toy for Christmas. Their responses will help point us to the best thing you can ask for - Jesus himself!

Overcoming Worry | ATM 80s 2 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Jesus gives us a profound command: "Do Not Worry.”There are two extreme worldviews of "Man Up" and "Give Up" when it comes to controlling outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the story of Esther, we learn that God is in control, and our choices matter. We are presented with four practical steps: "Pray First," "Rely on Others," "Trust God's Timing," and "Act in Faith." These steps empower us to face life's uncertainties with confidence, relying on the comforting knowledge of God's sovereignty and the significance of our choices.

Embracing God’s Authority | ATM 80s | Pastor Amy Indovino

Who likes to be told what to do by someone else all the time? Let’s be honest — we rarely welcome authority over our lives because we believe we know what is best!
This message kicks off our At The Movies 80's Edition, drawing parallels between "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Rebellion is resisting authority, often due to an unwillingness to submit to someone else.
Rebellion against God's authority leads to consequences such as shame and separation. Recognizing God as the ultimate authority is so important in our lives. "Fearing the Lord" means revering His greatness and power rather than fearing punishment.
Having a good excuse doesn’t mean it’s a good choice! True wisdom is found in having a healthy respect for God and obeying His commandments.
God clothed Adam and Eve after their rebellion, and He clothes us in His grace and forgiveness through Jesus! We can surrender to God's authority in every aspect of our lives, knowing that His boundaries are for our best.

Made For Connection | Pastor Keith Indovino

We are made for connection. We go through life trying to find the best source to connect our lives to in order to establish our identity and purpose. While many sources look good, in the end, they will overpromise and underdeliver the joy we are looking for. Jesus called Himself the True Vine. By doing so, He was claiming to be the truest place for humanity to connect to in order to discover identity and purpose. We are called to receive God’s Son and remain in Him. Faithfulness and fruitfulness make up the Christian life. Our motivation for remaining in Christ is His love for us. If friends determine our future, we are blessed to be called friends by Jesus.

I Need You, You Need Me | Landmark 4 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Followers of Jesus can make an eternal difference when we choose to come together in unity to accomplish a God-sized vision. On Commitment Sunday, we reflect on the prayer David when the people of Israel sacrificially gave to see the Temple built. Everything we have comes from God. We are managers who are putting back in His hands what He first gave to us. The heart of generosity includes willingness, sacrifice, gratitude, integrity, and obedience. We praise God as we give Him our best yes to see the Landmark vision become a reality.

Put It In His Hands | Landmark 3 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Christian faith is not a vague hope; it is a settled confidence that God will keep His promises. Without faith, we cannot honor God with our lives. So then, how do we have faith? Faith grows by hearing about the goodness of Jesus Christ. There was a moment when Jesus performed a miracle as a result of a young boy’s faith. The disciples faced an enormous problem that no human solution could solve. Jesus stretched their faith by asking them certain questions and commissioning them to serve the people. When we put what’s in our hands in the hands of Jesus, miracles take place. As we approach commitment Sunday, we have faith to believe that the Landmark vision will become reality.

What Plant Are You Crying About? | Landmark 2 | Pastor Keith Indovino

What do you care about? We care about the things that matter to us! What if the things we care most about, aren’t what God cares more about? Through the life of Jonah, we discover how easy it is for us to be caught up in caring about plants that will wither and die. We learn that God’s heart is for lost people to be saved. God’s Plan A to bring Jesus to this world is His people, and there is no Plan B. When we seek His Kingdom first, God promises to take care of everything else in our lives.