Victory Church Providence

Launch Into the Deep A Sermon by Pasquale Granata, Elder at Victory Church in Providence, RI   Introduction and Welcome Current Speaker: Filling in for Pastor Richard and Pastor Lisa. Theme Introduction Focus: "Launch Out into the Deep" (Luke 5:1–11). Setting: Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, teaching from Simon's boat. Scripture Reading and Context Luke 5:1–11: Jesus teaches from Simon's boat, asks Simon to launch into the deep, miraculous catch of fish, call to discipleship. Background: Connection to Luke 4 (Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, ministry in Galilee). Background and Setting Jesus' Ministry: Preaching and healing with authority and power. Response of the People: Marvel at Jesus' authority and power, unlike religious leaders. Jesus' Encounters: Life-changing for everyone he meets. The Call of the Disciples Previous Encounters: Reference to earlier meetings with Simon (Peter) and other disciples. Multiple Calls: Jesus calls Simon more than once; disciples still follow from afar, not yet fully committed. Jesus' Use of Simon's Boat Symbolism: Jesus wants to use your “boat” (your life, resources). Practicality: Jesus uses Simon's boat to reach the crowd, but also to reach Simon. The Miracle of the Catch Simon's Response: “We have toiled all night and caught nothing. Nevertheless, at your word, I'll let down the net.” Result: Immediate, overwhelming catch of fish. Disciples' Reaction: Astonishment, recognition of Jesus' authority. Discipleship and Transformation Call to Follow: Jesus tells Simon, “From now on you'll catch men.” Leaving Everything: Disciples leave their boats and follow Jesus. Sermon Application and Reflection Obeying Jesus: The importance of obedience even when it doesn't make sense. Letting Go of “Stuff”: The burden of insignificant things that keep us from following Jesus fully. Encountering Jesus: Every encounter with Jesus should be life-changing. Being Different: The call to be set apart, not to mix serving God with serving other “idols.” Personal and Contemporary Application Personal Stories: The speaker shares memories of fishing with family. Word of God: The power of God's word to break obstacles in life. Encouragement: Jesus is ready to “rock your boat” and use your life for his purpose.

Father's Day 2025 A Sermon by Caleb Dubois and Kwame Dapaah-Afriye, members at Victory Church in Providence, RI   Faithfulness Introduction and Definition Gratitude for the pastor and the church's commitment to teaching the word of God without compromise. Definition of faithfulness from Webster's dictionary: steadfastness in affection, allegiance, adherence to promises, and truth to facts or standards. Biblical Example: Daniel Daniel's faithfulness to God despite societal and governmental pressures. Daniel's consistent prayer life and refusal to compromise his devotion, even when threatened with the lions' den. Comparison of Daniel's faithfulness to modern distractions, such as social media, and a call for Christians to set different priorities. Practical Application Encouragement to spend more time in prayer and Bible reading, challenging the congregation to be distinct from societal norms. Emphasis on faithfulness during difficult times, not just when it is easy or convenient. Personal testimony of how faithfulness led to spiritual growth and blessings in the speaker's life. Impact of Faithfulness Daniel's faithfulness resulted in societal transformation and influenced even the king. Christians are encouraged to be set apart and to influence society by example, not confrontation. Reference to Romans 12:2 about being transformed by the renewing of the mind. The importance of role models and setting examples for younger generations in the church. Integrity Introduction and Emotional Context Addressing the emotions of fathers and men on Father's Day, recognizing different experiences and backgrounds. Encouragement that identity is defined by God, not by upbringing or past failures. Biblical Example: Jacob The story of Jacob's lack of integrity and the consequences of living a life of deceit (Genesis 27–32). The importance of alignment between words, actions, and influence—integrity means consistency and authenticity. The transformative encounter between Jacob and God, leading to a new identity and changed behavior. Call to Integrity Integrity is not perfection but honesty before God and willingness to seek His help. The church's need for people of integrity who walk differently and reflect God's character in their lives. Awakening the Mighty Men Spiritual Awakening and Encouragement A call for men in the church to “wake up” spiritually and embrace their responsibilities and calling. Recognition that all are imperfect and in need of God's grace, but each has the potential for greatness in God's kingdom. Prayer and Blessing A corporate prayer for the awakening and empowerment of men in the church, asking God to restore, anoint, and bless them and their families. Encouragement for mutual support, prayer, and unity among men, emphasizing the importance of community and intercession. Conclusion Final words of appreciation and blessing for the men, celebrating their role and encouraging them to live out their faith boldly.  

Pentecost A Sermon by Brenard Rowe, Elder at Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Introduction and Opening Remarks Expression of gratitude for the opportunity to minister. Acknowledgement and prayer for the pastor's recovery. Personal anecdote about being asked to preach on short notice. Setting the Context: Pentecost Sunday Explanation that Pentecost is recognized as the birth of the church and a pivotal event in Christian doctrine. Emphasis on the empowerment of the disciples by the Holy Spirit and the ongoing relevance of Pentecost. The Role and Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit transforms believers from fearful followers to bold witnesses. The Holy Spirit provides strength, peace, wisdom, unity, and equips believers for service. Biblical Foundation Reference to Acts 2:1-4 describing the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Jesus' instructions to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8). Importance of receiving the Holy Spirit before undertaking ministry. The Experience of the Early Church Disciples' state of confusion and despair after Jesus' death. Fulfillment of Jesus' promise through the coming of the Holy Spirit. The supernatural signs accompanying the Spirit's arrival (wind, tongues of fire, speaking in tongues). Speaking in Tongues Definition: A supernatural language for worship and communication with God. Old Testament examples of the Spirit coming upon individuals (e.g., Moses' elders, Gideon, Samson, Saul's messengers). New Testament affirmation of speaking in tongues as evidence of Holy Spirit baptism. Instances of Holy Spirit Baptism in the New Testament Jerusalem (Acts 2:4): Disciples receive the Holy Spirit. Samaria (Acts 8:14-17): Believers receive the Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands. Saul/Paul (Acts 9:17): Receives the Spirit after Ananias lays hands on him. Cornelius' house (Acts 10:44-48): Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit while Peter preaches. Ephesus (Acts 19:1-6): Believers receive the Holy Spirit through Paul. Benefits of Being Filled with the Holy Spirit Power for ministry (Acts 1:8). Spiritual refreshing (Isaiah 28:11). Ability to witness and reveal Christ (John 16:13-14). Inner strength and comfort (John 15:26). Spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Spiritual quickening (Romans 8:11). Who Can Be Filled with the Holy Spirit? Everyone: Rich, poor, young, old, sinners, saints, children, etc. Reference to Psalm 81:10 as encouragement to receive. Who Cannot Be Filled with the Holy Spirit? Those satisfied with mere salvation and unwilling to serve. Disobedient and unyielding Christians. Those who do not believe or are closed off to the Holy Spirit. Conditions for Receiving the Holy Spirit Repentance and baptism (Acts 2:28). Asking God with faith (Luke 11:13). Deep conviction, consecration, and willingness to live for God (John 7:37-39). The Ongoing Work of the Holy Spirit in Believers Teaches and makes believers teachable. Enables true worship and confession. Guides prayer and leads by God's word. Conclusion The Holy Spirit is the comforter and helper sent by God. Encouragement to be open to the Holy Spirit's work and to fulfill commitments in service to God and the church.  

All Call Sunday A Sermon by Judy Mensch, missionary to the children  of Europe. For more information about Judy here.   Ouline Introduction Introduction of the speaker: Judy Mensch, a missionary, children's pastor, evangelist, and Bible school instructor. Personal anecdotes regarding support and shared history with the church community. Humorous and personal stories to establish rapport (e.g., pantyhose story behind the pulpit). Emphasis on the church as a community of people, not just a building. Reflections on Aging and Experience Positive perspective on aging: increased wisdom and social skills. Physical challenges of aging contrasted with personal vitality and ongoing activity. Encouragement to embrace age and continue serving. Purpose and Structure of the Service Explanation of the focus: The Body of Christ and individual roles within it. Outline of how the service will conclude: Invitation for newcomers to learn about Jesus. Instructions for congregation members to visit ministry tables and sign up for service opportunities. Emphasis that everyone should find a place to serve. The Body of Christ: Diversity and Function Analogy of the body: Each part has a unique and necessary function. Encouragement for all members to participate in ministry, not to remain spectators. Assurance that everyone has something to contribute. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) Reference to the parable as a basis for the message. Clarification of terminology: preference for “skills and gifts” over “talents.” Emphasis that all have received gifts/skills from God. Key Points of the Message A. Variety of Gifts Everyone has received something; no one is left out. Gifts differ in type and measure, reflecting God's sovereignty and purpose. Biblical references: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians. B. Responsibility of Having Gifts Each person is called to use their gifts in service. Serving fills personal gaps and brings fulfillment. God's will is for everyone to be active, not passive. C. Rewards of Using Gifts Joy is the reward for serving and using one's gifts. Serving others leads to personal growth and spiritual satisfaction. Diversity and Equality in the Body God gives different gifts to different people, but loves all equally. No gift is more honorable; all are necessary for the body to function. Reference to the “upside down kingdom”: God's values often differ from worldly values. Practical Application and Encouragement Encouragement to sign up for ministries, including less glamorous roles (e.g., nursery). Recognition that some ministries are less visible but equally important. Everyone's contribution matters, regardless of recognition or praise. Conclusion Restatement of the call to serve and be active in the body of Christ. Assurance that serving is serving Jesus himself. Final instructions for the congregation on next steps after the service.  

Not on Your Own Understanding A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.  Proverbs 3:5-6 5  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

  God, Israel, and The Church A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.  Paul's Perspective Paul's Passion Romans 9:1-5 NKJV Israel's Rejection of Christ 9 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; 5 of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen.

Faith, Hope, and Love A Sermon by Antoinette Marion, Carolyn Grenata, and Shiana Dubois, members of Victory Church in Providence, RI. 

Sound the Alarm on God's Business A Sermon by Khrystyna McCoy-Tremaine, Executive Director of Hope International Church in Groveland, FL.   Roles of the watchman Directing you to safety Corporate worship Don't conform to culture God's business vs. politics Spiritual constipation Forgiveness   Isaiah 62:6-7 AMP 6  On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed and stationed watchmen (prophets),  Who will never keep silent day or night; You who profess the Lord, take no rest for yourselves,   7  And give Him no rest [from your prayers] until He establishes Jerusalem And makes her a praise on the earth.

Minister Khrystyna McCoy Tremaine Learn to be prepared Mentally, Emotionally, Physically Mathew 15: 21-28

Minister Khrystyna McCoy Tremaine THEME: Woman of Judah Finding the freedom to worship in the midst of the battle. GENESIS 18: 10-15

I Am So Thirsty A Sermon by Pastor Lisa Sfameni, Co-Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   The Well The Woman The Water   John 4:1-38 NKJV A Samaritan Woman Meets Her Messiah 4 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), 3 He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?” 13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” 15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband,' 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.” 19 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” The Whitened Harvest 27 And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?” 28 The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” 30 Then they went out of the city and came to Him. 31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” 32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.' 38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”

A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   No opposition No accusation No seperation   Romans 8:31-39 NKJV God's Everlasting Love 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

How Suffering Serves God's Purposes in our Lives  A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   A longing  A Leaving A Likeness Romans 8:18-30 NKJV From Suffering to Glory 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

Keys to Living Victorious A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Different Worlds Fleshly mindset vs. a spiritual mindset A deathlike existence vs. a vital existence A rebellious lifestyle vs. a life of peace  A life of pleasing self vs pleasing God Defining Words Guidance Intimacy Assurance Value  Romans 8:5-17 NKJV 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Sonship Through the Spirit 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

No Condemnation  A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   We are secure We are free We are righteous Romans 8:1-7 NKJV  1There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 

Easter Challenge A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Confess it Contend for it Confidently walk in it I will praise the lord with all my soul He redeems my life from destruction I will not forget his benefits He forgives all my sins He heals all my diseases He crowns me will loving kindness and tender mercies He satisfying my desires with good things He renews my youth like the eagles   Psalm103:1-5 NKJV 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Testimonies From Pastor Richard Sfameni, Pastor Lisa Sfameni, Elder Brenard Rowe and Bro. Lawrence Asong-Katai

Dead Man "Alive" A Sermon by Pasquale Granata Elder at Victory Church in Providence, RI.   The believer and the law The law and sin God of Action Romans 7:1-25  NKJV Freed from the Law 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. 3 So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law, so that she is no adulteress, though she has married another man. 4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God. 5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. 6 But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter. Sin's Advantage in the Law 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner of evil desire. For apart from the law sin was dead. 9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was to bring life, I found to bring death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me. 12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. Law Cannot Save from Sin 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. 19 For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. 20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. 21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

God's Character in Times of Challenge?  A Sermon by Bother Lawrence Ashong-Katai, Member of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   God of Compassion God of Power God of Action Exodus 1:13-14 NKJV  NKJV 13 So the Egyptians made the children of Israel serve with rigor. 14 And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage—in mortar, in brick, and in all manner of service in the field. All their service in which they made them serve was with rigor.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Gotta Serve Somebody A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Favor Freedom Fruit Romans 6:15-23  NKJV 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? 17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 15 What is Praise? A Sermon by Pastors Lisa Sfameni, Co-Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 14 But God! A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. The problem The provision The praise Romans 5:6-11  NKJV 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Send the Fire? A Sermon Evangelist David Fisher, leader of Fan Into Flame Ministries, equipping believers to be Spirit empowered witnesses of Jesus Christ. For more information follow Fan Into Flame Ministries on Instagram   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Knowing The OutcomesChanges Everything! Romans 5: 3-5

He is Still Healing A Sermon by Mike Giarrusso   John 1:1-5  NKJV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Preparing Our Hearts A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Church wide fasting January 2025 Night 1 What is fasting? Covering your mouth. What does fasting do?  Drawing closer to God. Psalm 51:17  NKJV The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Matthew 6:16-18  NKJV Fasting to Be Seen Only by God 16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Eye of the Tiger! The Ability to see through the challenges Nehemiah 6:1-6

The Power of the Gospel, Part 12 The Benefits of Faith A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Peace Access Hope Romans 5:1-2  NKJV 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The First Christmas A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. I'll leave my place I'll come to your place I'll take your place I'll bring you back to my place II Corinthians 8:9 NKJV For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 11 The Necessity of Faith A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. The focus of faith: God's promise and God's power The struggle of faith Romans 4:16-25  NKJV 16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all 17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; 18 who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” 19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb. 20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, 24 but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 10 Faith from First to Last A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 4:1-25  NKJV The object of faith: God's promise The focus of faith: God's Power The struggle of faith: God's strength The goal of faith: God's righteousness Abraham Justified by Faith 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. David Celebrates the Same Truth 5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, 6 just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered; 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.” Abraham Justified Before Circumcision 9 Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, 12 and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised. The Promise Granted Through Faith 13 For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, 15 because the law brings about wrath; for where there is no law there is no transgression. 16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all 17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; 18 who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” 19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb. 20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, 24 but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 9 But Now, Good News! A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. God's righteousness revealed God's righteousness freely given God's righteouness fully received Romans 3:21-31  NKJV God's Righteousness Through Faith 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Boasting Excluded 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. 29 Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, 30 since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 8 No, Not One A Sermon by Pasquale Granata Elder at Victory Church in Providence, RI.   All are guilty before God Our actions prove our guilt Now we know Romans 3:9-20 NKJV 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. 12 They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one.” 13 “Their throat is an open tomb; With their tongues they have practiced deceit”; “The poison of asps is under their lips”; 14 “Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.” 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways; 17 And the way of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 7 Does Having the Word of God Make a Difference?  A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. What value is a Christian upbringing? (vv.1-2) What about Christians who fall? (vv. 3-4) Why not sin more for more grace? (vv. 5-8) Romans 3:1-8  NKJV God's Judgment Defended 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? 4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: “That You may be justified in Your words, And may overcome when You are judged.” 5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) 6 Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world? 7 For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? 8 And why not say, “Let us do evil that good may come”?—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just.     For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

How to Celebrate Your Pastors A Sermon by Bishop Tom Arati of Bible Way Ministries in Kenya.  We need to appreciate their loyalty We need to appreciate pastors' effort We need to appreciate pastors' sacrifice Your appreciation needs to be real Your appreciation need to be recognizable Your appreciation need to be regular 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Ephesians 4.29 NIV Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.    For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Be Reasonable A Sermon by Patrick Moran, Member of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 12:1-2  NKJV  1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 6 Religious but not Righteous A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Information without transformation Preaching without  practice Rituals without relationship Romans 2:17-29  NKJV The Jews Guilty as the Gentiles 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, 18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and truth in the law. 21 You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? 22 You who say, “Do not commit adultery,” do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? 24 For “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” as it is written. Circumcision of No Avail 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? 27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 5 Righteous or Self-Righteous  A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 2:1-16  NKJV 1Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: 7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; 8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, 9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; 10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is no partiality with God. 12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law 13 (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; 14 for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, 15 who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) 16 in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 4 The Downward Spiral of Culture A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 1:24-32  NKJV 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 3 A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 1:18-23  NKJV 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel, Part 2 A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 1:8-17  NKJV Desire to Visit Rome 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, 10 making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. The Just Live by Faith 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Power of the Gospel A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Romans 1:1-7  NKJV Greeting 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Dealing with Uncertainty A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Exodus 33:12-13 NKJV 12 Then Moses said to the Lord, “See, You say to me, ‘Bring up this people.' But You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found grace in My sight.' 13 Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people.” James 4:14 NKJV 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Breaking Generational Curses A Sermon by Dr. Michael Caparrelli, founder of Unmuted, giving those who were victimized by traumatic experiences their voices back. Genesis 50:20-21 NIV 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. Exodus 20:5-6 NIV 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.       For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

The Desperate Need for Discipleship A Sermon by Lawrence Ashong-Katai, member of Victory Church in Providence, RI.    Luke 6:12-19 NKJV The Twelve Apostles 12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: 14 Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; 15 Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot; 16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor. Jesus Heals a Great Multitude 17 And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, 18 as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Luke 9: 1-62 

35th Victory Church Anniversary A Sermon by Pastor John P. Blondo, Lead Pastor Bethlehem Church New York.  Psalm 90

A Sermon by Pastor John P. Blondo, Lead Pastor Bethlehem Church New York.  ACTS 13: 1-52

The Goodness of God A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Psalm 27:13 NKJV 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page   

Ebenezer Stones A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   I Samuel 7:5-12 NKJV 5 And Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.” 6 So they gathered together at Mizpah, drew water, and poured it out before the Lord. And they fasted that day, and said there, “We have sinned against the Lord.” And Samuel judged the children of Israel at Mizpah. 7 Now when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel had gathered together at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. 8 So the children of Israel said to Samuel, “Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us, that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” 9 And Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. Then Samuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answered him. 10 Now as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the Lord thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines that day, and so confused them that they were overcome before Israel. 11 And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, and drove them back as far as below Beth Car. 12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”