The Story of Joseph and his brothers shows us how God can intend evil for good. “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis...

Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citizensSermon Notes Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citiz...

Growth Groups Define Us  Because of the unique structure and history of Faith Bible Church, it is appropriate to think of our body as a church of Growth Groups, not a church with Growth Groups. We would not be able...

We all face suffering and death because of the effects of sin. But God has done something about suffering, He himself entered into our suffering. He sent his Son to make all things new....

Sermon NotesProposition 4 costly and dangerous resolutions so that you will maximize both your pleasure AND impact not only in this age, but also in the one to come An abbreviated biography of Jonathan Edwards...

“Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat Him, by His grace, to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to His will, for Christ’s sake.”Remember to read ove...

The story of salvation has been planned by God from the beginning, and he has guided the events of human history all along to accomplish it through Christ. The ancient roots of this story are weaved throughout the whole Bible....

David is anointed as King and his loyalty is tested. David flees and conflicts escalate. King David shows mercy and spares Saul's life. God is faithful to preserve David as King. Saul's decline as king hits rock bottom leading to the death of him ...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: You can’t stay neutral about the merciful salvation revealed in Christ 1. Offered Isaiah 49:6 he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to ...

Jesus Christ is the best gift ever. Don't waste God's gift to you, let it fill you with joy through the Spirit, and share it with those around you!...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Seeing clearly God’s plan for Christ’s birth is the only way to find God’s peace on earth 1. Why Did Christ visit? To complete the plan of salvation...

Have you ever felt like the Christmas classic “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is a cruel lie? If you live in the same world I do, you might. A recent widow or widower might. A cancer p...

Two features of Christ that will simultaneously rock your faith and reinforce your faith all at the same time: The love of Christ as the gift of His glory and the identity of Christ as the cure for death. The sickness of Lazarus, the scandalous gi...

Become imitators of God as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. References to John 1:11, John 15, John 17-18....

Sermon NotesIntroduction: What is a Patriot? Big Idea: Paul calls you to live faithfully as a Gospel Patriot! Philippians 3:20Acts 16:12, 19-21...

Seven Familiar factors of your salvation that you must know sot hat you will be gripped by how truly extraordinary is your salvation. The Father loves the world, so He decided to rescue us by giving us the Son. Our only duty, as those guilty of si...

As Christians God has put off our old sinful identity and given us a new identity in him, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness. We then as believers will be renewed in the spirit of our minds and live according to the new identi...

Sermons NotesCentral Theme: Paul is calling us to choose the unfailing joy of gospel partnership whether you live or die  1. Choose the certainties of unfailing joy 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also must he...

There are several men from history that have profoundly impacted the way that I think about pastoral ministry. One of the examples of this is found in a Puritan pastor named Richard Baxter. Richard Baxter believed that the responsibility of a past...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. How to avoid the dangers and temptations that come with dating. Seek wise counsel all along the way, avoid premature emotional and physical intimacy, don't become isolated from the body...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. Before you start dating, you should know who you are in Christ, the meaning of marriage, and the purpose of the relationship you intend to pursue. Ephesians 5:22-33...

Sermon NotesIntroduction Big idea: Paul gives us powerful examples of joyful gospel proclamation.  Philippians 4:9 What you have le...

Life is full of diverse experiences—joy, sadness, anticipation, grief, fun, uncertainty, stress, celebration, sadness, satisfaction, and doubt. We’ve known them all. In fact, we often experience many of these diverse events and competing e...

When the fear of men haunts you, you need courage rooted in truth. The truth is, as a believer, you belong to Christ, he loves you, you will receive eternal life, he will protect and keep you, you will not be lost! And those he has chosen from eve...

Love and knowledge are equally important, you cannot have one without the other. Our love for one another and for God depends on our knowledge of Him, love without knowledge is powerless, but knowledge of Him that does not produce affection, desir...

The Singing Family  My wife, Emily, has quite the extended family. Her grandparents, Woody and Dinah Widmer built a house out in the Spokane valley where the “new” interstate 90 was being constructed in the early 50’s. Their h...

True unity of all people from every race, culture and background can only come through Christ. The beautiful picture of people from every tribe and tongue and nation worshiping God together is the end goal. (...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

The Reformation and the black hole from which it exploded. An abbreviated biography of Martin Luther: the monk who shook a kingdom. The radical commitments of the Reformers: the 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

It’s happened to you too—many times. Your friend, co-worker, or family member is so discouraged that it’s like a dark cloud follows them into the room. You rack your brain trying to think of something to say that will help them turn to t...

The Shepherd cares for his sheep and makes great sacrifice to offer them salvation. And his mission is unstoppable....

Without question, the Protestant Reformation is one of the most controversial (and perhaps thrilling) eras in the history of the church. This is a story that needs to be retold again and again and again. The Reformation is our heritage, it is our ...