Big idea: The arrival of Jesus deserves our unrivaled worship 1. God’s Servant: The light of Nations Isaiah 9:2 Isaiah 42:6-7 2. God’s Servant: abhorred yet praised Isaiah 52:13...

If you have spent any time around Christians at Christmas, you have probably heard the phrase ‘Jesus is the reason for the season’. It’s a good statement, intended to counteract the overwhelming voices saying otherwise, voices bent on making...

Introduction: In the gospel of Luke we see over and over that Jesus is devoted to prayer. He is obeying the command to “pray without ceasing.” He is living faithfully as one who is continually in fellowship w...

Introduction God’s Servant—Jesus Christ will bring forth justice so direct all your longings toward Him. Chosen for JusticeGod’s ultimate purposes:The love relationship with ...

Imagine buying a partially completed house and having to complete that house from its current state. If you didn’t have the original blueprints, there’s a good chance some disaster would happen without knowing how the house had been built up t...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16 Hymn Story Every so often, a song comes along that you know is going to endur...

Introduction The rejection of Christ by Israel is ramping up (and thus, so is God’s condemnation of Israel). This is a parable to learn from, not an example to follow! And the lesson is “what shall I do to inherit eter...

24/7. Constant media. Instant communication. Endless entertainment. Sounds. Sights. Distractions. Every minute our minds and souls are bombarded. And far too often we let it in. While many of us spend time with the Lord daily, the world still snea...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ~ John 1:1 Hymn Story One of the earliest hymns to result from the collaboration between Keith Getty and Stuart Townend (which...

The coming of the Kingdom of God means judgment for those that have lifted themselves up in pride and salvation for those that are lowly Three realities for the follower of Jesus that should cause true joy and gladness 1. An ...

This second volume features more hymns—some familiar, some not so familiar—recorded as lullabies. Evan and Emily sing simple and beautiful harmonies on top of a rhythmic and lively ukulele, perfect for kids! ...

Not ready for Christmas music? Wishing there was some great music for the Thanksgiving holiday? Wish granted! Check out this playlist with over 40 great songs that focus on thankfulness that we've put together for your Thanksgiving weekend and bey...

Main idea: Humbly respond to and faithfully preach the coming judgment of Jesus Jesus is the final judgeJudgment of unbelieversGenesis 3:15Daniel 7:10-18John 3:16-18...

You can be in prison and be free, or you can be free and be in prison! We read about Paul and Silas in prison in Acts 16, experiencing treatment that was unjust, hurtful, and humiliating. And yet they were free in their inner man as they ...

Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons, for they had rebelled against the words of God, and spurned the counsel of the Most High… Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered t...

Four instructions to faithfully preach the gospel of the kingdom “The kingdom of God has come near to you” Pray earnestly to the Lord of the HarvestComing judgment: Matthew 13:30; 39-43, Revelation 14:14-15,...

The season of celebrating is almost upon us – and for a little more than a month – from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve – we will start seeing the surge of “picture-perfect” family moments on social media. The Thanksgiving din...

Live by Day not by Night (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3)Sleeping and Drinking at Night (1 Thessalonians 5:4-8)A Life of Anticipation (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11)    Audio from Doxa College Ministry Fall R...

Reception of God’s WordThe Nature of God’s WordThe Response to God’s Word  Audio from Doxa College Ministry Fall Retreat 2019...

A Prayer for Reunification (1 Thessalonians 3:11)A Prayer for Love (1 Thessalonians 3:12)A Prayer for Holiness (1 Thessalonians 3:13)  Audio from Doxa College Ministry Fall Retreat 2019...

After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. ~ J...

 Thankful for Genuine Salvation (1 Thessalonians 1:1-4)The Gospel Comes with Power (1 Thessalonians 1:5)Joy in the midst of Suffering (1 Thessalonians 1:5-6)Exemplary Faith (1 Thessalonians 1:7-10)Exemp...

Three Life Controlling Priorities of those with Saving Faith 1. Living for a future home (9:57-58) Daniel 7:13-14 “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one...

Recently I was sharing with my friend, Cheryl* the concern I felt over my brother and his rejection of the gospel as found in Scripture. Eric* claims to love God and would say he’s a Christian who is heaven-bound, but his beliefs lack substance ...

Note: We apologize for the audio quality due to technical issues after 32:45. The God who hears us is… A God Who is Holy (v. 4-6)A God Who is Loving (v. 7-8)A God Who is Just (v. 9-10)...

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! ~ Psalm 130:1-2 Hymn Story In 2018, Keith & Kristyn Getty expressed their d...

Proposition: three features of the God-King Jesus Christ that prove Him to be everything you could ever need, want or enjoy forever. The Prologue of 9:1-5: it’s always darkest just before the dawn 1st feature of the God-King: His...

Why does Faith Bible Church send and support global partners (what we used to call missionaries before it became a dangerous word)? Many years ago, I was at a missions banquet at a large church in Portland. The MC went around to the six global par...

For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Corinthians 3:11 Hymn Story Not a whole lot is known about the exact origin of this hymn. The text was first published un...