It is an unfortunate reality in our world that certain words or phrases mean different things to different people. It’s hard to communicate when you use a phrase, and mean something very specific by it, and it is understood in a way completely d...

Believers identify with Christ through Baptism and the Lord's Supper (communion) and with the Church through membership in a local church....

Evelyn Hattan worked as a missionary nurse in Zambia, Africa for 40 years. She came back to Spokane in 2008 and has served in a number of ways since, including volunteering at Christ Clinic before it closed, Faith's c...

The church is the people that Jesus Christ has rescued and is transforming by His death and resurrection. God has given us two ways to express our identity as those saved by Jesus with rich signs.Sermon NotesInitial ide...

Full Title: The Gallows Speech of the Son of Man, Part 5: A Divine Vine, Brittle Branches, and a Harvest of Glory...

"Some of my favorite moments in ministry have been in prayer meetings. They have all but fallen out of practice in the modern American church. But we are experiencing a resurgence at Faith Bible Church"......

Do you feel like the small things have become overwhelming? Tedious? Frustrating? Do you feel tired of the never-ending cycle of dirty dishes, dirty laundry, dirty cars … dirty attitudes? ...

The local church is central to God's plan, so we as believers should be mutually committed to one.Sermon NotesIntroduction We are going to examine five aspects of a proper commitment to the...

Youth Student, Noah Ott speaks about what we mean when we talk about justification and sanctification. Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sa...

The theme of the spring college retreat was “Ex Nihilo,” the Latin phrase meaning, “out of nothing.” The idea being that God is not only entirely sufficient in and of himself (he had no need to create), but when He created...

The Church works when we humbly love one another and fulfill our God-given roles.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Elders: Shepherd God’s FlockThe Humble Task:The Motiv...

The Biblical cure for senioritis, the summer break itch and the poison of procrastination. Proverbs on laziness, diligence, and eternal productivity...

To find ultimate meaning and satisfaction in life you must remember your creator, remember the divine source of Scripture, and remember the meaning of life....

The primary mission of the church is to call the nations to give allegiance Jesus.Sermon NotesThe Grand StoryGenesis 1:26-28; Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 2; ...

Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from? All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself....

Do you consider hospitality to be someone else’s job? You are probably aware that it is a requirement for pastors and elders, but do you realize that it is a command given to all believers regardless of position, income, marital status, or size ...

Why is the local church a big deal to God and believers? The Bible answers three questions that will propel us to give our lives to Christ and his Church.Sermon NotesThe Bible answers three questions that will propel us to giv...

Man goes up in sin, God comes down in judgment 1. The Aim Behind Babel (v. 1-4) Significance Security 2: God's Decisive Hand in Babel (v. 5-9) God's AssesmentG...

Genesis 1, Colossians 1:15-16, Psalm 115:3, John 2:1-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 4:1-6, 5:6-14Session 2 at Ex Nihilo College Spring Retreat 2018...

Session 3 at Ex Nihilo College Spring Retreat 2018...

Proposition: 10 inadequate worldviews that cannot and will not provide ultimate meaning, significance or satisfaction. The path to the proposition: four features of divine creation that are the foundation to the only consi...

Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of...

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ...

What does biblical friendship look like?Sermon Notes1. Share each other’s trouble 2. Sacrifice for each other’s ministry  3. Seek each other’s fruitfulness 4. Stir each other’s trust in God’s ...

The Holy Spirit Ministers to us During Christ’s absence by helping us keep Christ's commands, helping us proclaim the gospel of Christ, comforting us by dwelling in us and teaching us about Christ....

Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of...

The Apostle Paul rejoices greatly for the financial gift he received from the Philippian church.Sermon NotesThe Apostle Paul rejoices greatly for the financial gift he received from the Philippian church....

Easter is in the rear-view mirror and won’t return for another fifty-four long weeks. Which means, we have a serious problem: we are in need of a sustainable source of hope. It doesn’t take much to lose hope. An early alarm on Monday morning, ...

Six realities about prayer that you need to know to exalt Christ, advance the plan, and change the world: The unlimited power available through prayerThe unequalled place of prayerThe unrestricted possibilities o...