In this sermon we hear from Proverbs 31 about four enduring qualities of a woman who fears the Lord: Industry, Economy, Dignity, Exemplary. This passage has some surprises and a unique structure. Introduction ...

The Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, Black “Friday” is entering its second month, and trees are being lit all over town, as the collective attention of the world begins to turn toward Christmas. ’Tis the season for hustle, bustl...

Trying to ‘date well’ can feel like navigating a hot air balloon through the depths of the Grand Canyon… blindfolded. And sometimes it feels like there are more questions and opinions on the matter than fish in the sea! Wouldn’t it be nice...

Fill up with Christ so that you will be freed from slavery to food and drink. Take the warnings seriously, call it what it is—sin, and consider what it costs. Uncover the heart of your cravings. Glutton defined: ...

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generati...

Main idea: Three areas for Christians to gain wisdom for life in the family. Wisdom for picking a familyWisdom for partnering in the familyWisdom for parenting in the family ...

The Bible teaches that the company we keep brings influence and inevitably shapes our character. Christian parents seeking to be wise in the training of their children have a responsibility to help their children learn how to choose friends wisely...

I remember the first time my husband and I came to Faith Bible Church in 2017. I recall thinking to myself as we pulled into the parking lot, “This is perfect!” Not too big but big enough to get lost in the crowd if we wa...

Main idea: Fear God, and do what seems best.  Remember the GospelSeek to please the LordExamine your heartGet wisdomCommit your works to the LordKnow the limits of your decisions...

Think carefully about God’s angerRighteous and holy anger is…Heed the warning about a fool’s angerIt is out of control (Proverbs 12:16; 29:11)It is reckless (14:16-17)It looks fo...

“Continue for 76 miles on I-90… Take the exit… In a quarter mile, turn left… In a half mile, your destination will be on the left… You’ve arrived.” If you asked me which I’d rather use – Google Maps or the ...

Have you ever been in a place where it feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? In times of trouble, do you ever think to yourself, why me? Can we really count on God to be there for us in our times of calamity? When we feel like we...

God has spoken clearly, we won’t listen clearly, but Christ is our clarity. So how should Christians wrestle through differences of interpretation in the body of Christ? Paul’s model is two-fold: You welcome each other and you be fully convinc...

Dan Jarms preaches from Proverbs about the value of hard work and how it is a testimony to a fallen world.  Main idea: Godly diligence produces blessing now and a testimony to Christ in a fallen world.  ...

If you’re relatively new to Faith Bible Church, you may wonder why there’s a “Nepali Service” marked on our calendar for every Saturday evening. To...

God has spoken clearly, but we won’t listen clearly, so is there any hope? Yes, because Christ is our clarity. Jesus not only gives us eyes to see and hearts to receive the truth of God’s clear Word, but he also teaches us in the gospels a fai...

Though God has spoken clearly, the Bible often seems unclear to us because of our human limitations and our sinful rebellion. Submission to God through his Word gives you clarity, as Moses told the Israelites on the plains of Moab. But sin makes y...

God has spoken clearly. The reason that we can have confidence as we read the Bible is because God is by nature and in creation a clear communicator. God created the gift of language and gave it to Adam and Eve, but when Satan distorted the Word o...

Main idea: Wisdom understands death and life are in the power of the tongue, and chooses life. Wisdom’s Words are Noble and Truthful (Proverbs 8:6-9)Our Deadly Tendencies (16:27-28; 6:12-14)Life-Givin...

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. —Paul, the murderer of Christians. With extremely rare excep...

Main Idea: Listen to wisdom to avoid regret and find deep and enduring satisfaction in life with God. Wisdom is for all (Proverbs 8:1-3)Wisdom is noble (Proverbs 8:4-11)Wisdom is beneficial (Proverbs 8:12-21)...

It’s been a week of making big messes, as we have reached the end of the demolition phase of our stage remodel. This week will include the first pour of new concrete as we begin building out the new design. By God’s grace we remain on schedule...

Ephesians 4:16 teaches us that every member of the body of Christ is used by Christ to supply the other members what they need to become like Christ. That means that every member of Faith Bible Church has a vital ministry to others. We ar...

Main idea: Guard your heart from the deadly deception of sexual sin. Listen to WisdomPsalm 119:9Watch where your heart goesProverbs 4:23Romans 13:13...

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. – Jesus, John 16:33 The children’s song s...