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Sunday is coming | AO Church | Pastor Mario Forte

Death was never the end of the story and Resurrection Sunday changed everything. What once looked like defeat became the greatest victory, as Jesus rose and secured a living hope that still transforms lives today.

In this week's message, Pastor Mario invites us to encounter the power of the resurrection and reminds us that because Jesus lives, our hope is alive too. Through Scripture, fulfilled prophecy, eyewitness accounts, and transformed lives, we see that this truth isn't just something we believe; it's something we experience. He is risen, He is alive, and because of that victory is yours!

Stories that lead to the cross: Missing your Moment | Pastor Mario Forte | AO Church

Palm Sunday is a powerful reminder that faith isn’t proven in the excitement of the moment, but in the decision to stand with Jesus when it truly matters. In this week’s message, Pastor Mario reflects on Palm Sunday and Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, revealing how prophecy and God’s perfect timing were unfolding before the crowd.

What began as celebration exposed hearts: many welcomed what they hoped Jesus would do, but missed who He truly was. t’s an invitation to move from surface-level belief into a faith that genuinely recognizes and follows Him. At the center of it all is a choice we still face today: Will we choose Jesus, or will we choose our own way like Barabbas?

Stories that lead to the cross: Becoming all things to all people | Pastor Mario Forte | AO Church

What if the people we walk past every day are the very ones God is asking us to notice? Sometimes the real test of faith isn't just what we believe but how we respond when compassion calls for action. In this week's message, Pastor Mario dives into the parable of the Good Samaritan, revealing a powerful picture of God's heart. Through this story, we're reminded that love is meant to move us, break barriers, and reach people others might overlook. So the question isn't simply "Who is my neighbor?" but rather: Who might God be
asking me not to walk past today?

Stories that lead to the Cross: Under Authority | Pastor Mario Forte | AO Church

Faith doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the greatest faith is simply believing that one word from Jesus is enough. In this week's message, Pastor Mario reminds us that true faith begins with humility and a deep recognition of Jesus' authority. Through the story of the centurion found in Matthew 8, he highlights how understanding submission, trusting God's word, and boldly declaring the name of Jesus can unlock powerful miracles and transformation in our lives today. What could happen if we trusted the power of Jesus' word with that same bold faith?

Stories that lead to the Cross: Amazing Grace | Pastor Mario Forte | AO Church

What if the story of the prodigal son is much deeper than a simple lesson about forgiveness? What if it actually reveals the shocking, relentless love of a Father who runs toward us even when we feel the least deserving?

In this week's message, Pastor Forte dives into the parable of the prodigal son in Gospel of Luke chapter 15, painting a vivid picture of a son who walks away from everything, convinced he has ruined his place in the family yet discovers that the father never stopped watching the road for his return.

Through this powerful moment, we're reminded that God's love isn't earned by perfection; it meets us in our brokenness and calls us back into grace. No matter how far someone may wander, the Father is still watching the road, ready to run toward them. The question is: will we return home?

Uphold Me | AO Church | Pastor Mario Forte

You can have a crown and still feel empty. You can win battles and still lose what matters most. In this week's message, Pastor Mario unpacks the depth of God's love through the life of King David, highlighting how David feared losing God's presence more than losing his kingdom. Reflecting on Psalm 51, he showed that true repentance is not about escaping consequences but restoring intimacy with God. By contrasting David with Saul, he emphasized that spiritual integrity outweighs earthly power, and that even after forgiveness, we must be upheld daily by God's Spirit. Personal strength alone is not enough, and lasting stability comes only through dependence on Jesus. At the end of the day, what are we valuing more: maintaining our position or protecting our closeness with God?

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God's Crazy Love | AO Church | Pastor Mario Forte

Some things are meant to be studied. Others are meant to be experienced.

In this week's message, Pastor Mario unpacks the powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:17-19, explaining that this kind of love isn't mastered through intellect but encountered through relationship. We are reminded that as believers, before we try to live for God, we must recognize who we already are in Him.

The question isn't whether God's love is available. It's whether we will receive it and live from it. Will we continue striving to earn what has already been given, or will we step into the fullness of who we are in Christ and reflect that "crazy" love to a world that desperately needs it?

The 6 Excuses | AO Church | Pastor Mario Forte

True faith is revealed in the moments when standing firm costs something. It’s in the fire, not the comfort, where conviction becomes real and trust in God is tested.

In this week's message, Pastor Mario Forte reflects on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, highlighting their unwavering decision to honor God even when faced with the threat of death and emphasizing that real faith is not only believing God can rescue you, but surrendering to His will even if the outcome looks uncertain.

When the moment comes to choose between compromise and conviction, what will your faith lead you to do?

The Shift 2026 | AO Church | Pastor Mario Forte