Main idea: Glorify God in your body according to the passion gift he has given you Recognize God’s differing gifts Recognize God’s differing goodnessConsidering a life of intentional singleness...

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, tha...

Introduction Sexual intimacy created, corrupted, and redeemed Main Idea: The married are to honor God with their bodies by mutual, not selfish, sexual fulfillment. Seek exclusive fulfillment. Colossians 2:...

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8, New International Version I recently had a new roof put on our house and I am pleased with the r...

Main idea: God made sex special, but not ultimate, so no matter what glorify God with your body. Correct your view of the body (6:12-14).Correct your view about your body’s relationship to Christ (6:15-17).Glorify ...

God has surprising plans. Anyone who has been around Faith Bible Church for a while knows that we are a training and sending church. Joyful surprises come when new men and families rise up to be trained within the church. Then there i...

As we continue to study 1 Corinthians, we see more teaching about how to live a pure, holy life that is marked by the gospel. Paul unpacks in chapter 7 how to have relationships that are marked by the gospel of Christ, whether you are single or ma...

Think about where the unrighteous will beMatthew 7:21-23The Creator’s View of Sexual SinGenesis 1:27Leviticus 18Matthew 5:17Matthew 5:27-30Matthew 19:1-4Romans 1...

Editor’s note: Faith’s college pastor Jared Millican, his wife Claire and their family are pursuing their calling to global outreach alongside the Denny family in the Czech Republic. This article is adapted from their r...

Get help settling disputes from wise people in the church. Don’t dare seek justice through unjust means. Use true wisdom available in Christ. Don’t bring shame on yourself and the church. Don’t suffer a big loss for t...

I interviewed Susan Olson in the church’s toddler room, with its soft-colored walls, plush rocking chairs, and well-organized toys. It was a weekday, strangely quiet without the usual gaggle of busy kids. But still it was clear how ...

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. - Revelation 21:4 As followers of Christ, we long for...

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Main idea: Live out the holy calling of the church by representing Christ to the world and the church.  1 Corinthians 1:2, 9 Revelation 4 1. Associate with sinners like Jesus did. Be salt and light in the world. (1 Cor...

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” —John 1:1 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you ...

Three Gospel realities behind church discipline: Gospel Story (1 Corinthians 15:2, Romans 6:1-2) Gospel Call (Mark 1:15) Gospel Identity (1 Corinthians 1:2)     Main ide...

Forsaken Life, True Life By Evan Hammond As a boat with torn sails, I cannot go on. And as one without anchor, neither can I stay steadied. Th...

Effective disciple-making comes from being a humble disciple who makes humble disciples. Take Paul's fatherly warning and imitate Paul's example by considering humble power and making yourself easy to love. Introducti...

On May 5, two men celebrated their graduation from the Faith Bible Church location of The Master’s Seminary. Training pastors is one way Faith partners in the Gospel with sister churches throughout our region and even around the world. ...

All my life I longed for kids of my own. I dreamed about it for as long as I can remember. It was the reason I tenderly named all my dolls and took care of them as if they were real – why I spent two days in bed because I acted out giving birth ...

The last piece of Spiritual Armor Paul describes is the only piece of armor that is offensive. It helps us answer the question, “How do I attack?” Up to this point, every piece of armor has been a defensive tool against the enemy’s tactics. ...

In 1 Corinthians 5-6, Paul continues to exhort and teach the Corinthians what it means to be a church that is marked by the Gospel, not the sinful flesh or the culture around them. He focuses on their need to protect the purity of the church ...

When we are in conflict, it's important that we confess to and forgive one another appropriately. This session covers these actions, and bitterness. Scriptures: Psalm 51, Ephesians 4:31-32...

The believer’s confidence, strength, and hope for daily obedience is anchored in the eternal promise of their salvation. The realities of justification, sanctification, and glorification which are accomplished through the blood of Jesus Christ t...