Depression is a term that a lot of Christians can be afraid to use as it is not used in the Bible. However, the Bible has plenty of things to say about sadness, sorrow, grief, and despair and how God is a refuge and relief to such feelings....

Editor's note: This article has been adapted from Pastor Ian Rush's teaching in Youth Ministry in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10. Our...

Main idea: Fight for undivided worship. The LORD is your only protector. Watch for divided worship (Genesis 31:17-21).Trust God’s protection, not your own schemes (Genesis 31:22-32).Rely on God’s...

Big idea: Set your heart toward home; God’s promises and presence go with you. Three exoduses: Jacob to CanaanIsrael to CanaanChristian to the New Heavens and New Earth T...

Big idea: Take your pain to God; His promises and His pity are abundant. Pray to God who sees when you are hated (Genesis 29:31-35) Pray to God who hears your desperation and envy (Genesis 30:1-13) Rach...

Main Idea: God is always with His people, so walk with Him by thankful faith and trust. Stage 1: Faith—Walk in faith that God will keep His promises (Genesis 29:1–8).Genesis 28:15St...

Emotions are a part of everyday life. As God’s image-bearers, we experience emotions, but those emotions can become wayward, consuming, and debilitating. There is comfort available in the God of all comfort....

Introduction Big idea: See the vision (again)—transform your worship. Preparation: God must prepare you (Genesis 28:1-5).Caution: You can’t go through the motions (Genesis 28:6-9).Vision:...

Main idea: Epic sovereignty beats epic sins every time. FamilyNationsChurch Identify epic sins.Marvel at epic sovereignty.Welcome epic sanctification....

A guest speaker finishes our Life Together series by talking about a believer's duty to evangelism or go and make disciples. Our modern-day reluctance to obey in this area is similar to the delayed obedience that the returning exiles showed i...

Main idea: The Lord is always with His people to bless them. So, remember His promise, rely on Him, renew your worship and rejoice in Him! Introduction Matthew 28:20John 14:23Ephesians 2:21–22Colossia...

Big idea: God’s sovereign grace calls us to humility and hope. Humbly content yourself in blessingsHopefully depend in chaos For IsraelFor usFor me ...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We continue reading through Genesis, meeting the Creator, the God of Israel, as He makes Himself known to His people. We come to know God better ...

Big Idea: Work for the Lord and wait for His reward, and you will work with integrity. Proverbs 3:7-8 Work unto the Lord (Ephesians 6:5). Colossians 3:23 Respect your employer. Please t...

Charlie Kirk’s murder is an unqualified evil and tragedy regardless of anyone’s take on his theology or politics. It has surfaced very disturbing realities across the nation. Many of our beloved congregation want to hear more from thei...

Big idea:  The dignity of work rests in understanding work as an act of worshipful service to God and others. Four perspectives that shape your philosophy of work into worshipful service to God and others: ...

Read stories about the life of Faith Bible Church, book reviews, recipes, and more in the fall issue of Living Faith Magazine. This issue: Behind the Scenes of Preparing for Sunday Services, Fundamentals as a Family, and Working with Excellen...

“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Jesus offers himself without reservation to the spiritually thirsty, people like Amie and Damian Ross. They began to follow Christ as...

During the height of the pandemic shutdowns, from 2020 to 2021, most kids in the area who attended public school had to do school online for about a year before they started returning to in-person classes. When they returned, as two f...

Let Love Be Sincere If you want to see what it looks like to serve with your whole heart (see Romans 12:9), look no further than Sam and Erika Haney. Always willing to step in and help others, they make serving look effortless and fun. ...

We all struggle with anxiety, depression, discontentment, anger, or lust. In 12 chapters that include a study guide, Jim Berg addresses our noisy souls. This book will teach you to know God better and learn to trust His sovereignty and His promise...

Review by Mikayla Rainbow, ninth grade The False Prince is the first book out of five in the Ascendance series. The author, Jennifer A. Nielson, is a Christian, though this is not expressly shown in this book or the rest ...

How do you get ready for Sunday? When Monday’s pastoral meeting begins, teaching pastor Dan Jarms has already been reviewing next week’s sermon text. “I might pre-read various things weeks ahead,” ...

Finishing strong The elders continually thank the Lord for the generous giving by the members at Faith Bible Church! Your giving for the 2024–25 fiscal year ended at the budgeted amount. Thank you for your faithfulness that extends...

The church was born as the Holy Spirit fell upon the disciples at Pentecost, a large crowd gathered, the gospel was proclaimed, and the rest is history. God is still in the business of building his church as people are filled with the Holy Spirit,...