Main Idea: The betrayal, rejection, and denial of Christ during his passion reveal the burdens born by our merciful Savior. Jesus, our merciful Savior, bore the weight of… …Judas’ intimate...

I don’t know about you, but I often wonder how current world events and even my actions and decisions will affect the generations and world of the future. Some refer to this as the butterfly effect, a seemingly meaningless event (li...

Main Idea: Jesus prays in the hour of his greatest temptation, and he calls his disciples to do the same.1. The Scene of the Savior’s Greatest Temptation 2. The Significance of th...

We talk about making disciples at Faith Bible Church, a lot. After all, we want disciple making to be the culture of our church. As we say, “We are a loving community making disciples of Jesus Christ.” However, even with all the discipling tal...

Ian Rush shares his story with the Youth Students on Welcome Night!...

IntroductionMain Idea: Trouble is coming to Jesus’ disciples, but he is already ministering on their behalf. 1. Jesus’ ministry of prayer to the spiritually overconfident...

The use of the term ‘grace’ is second nature in Christian language and thought. The frequency and ease with which we talk about ‘grace’ speaks to two observations: That ‘grace’ is fundamental to the theology which Scri...

Introduction Main Idea: Kingdom Leaders are Servant Leaders Kingdom Leadership ContrastedWorldly leadership…Kingdom Leadership…  Kingdom Leadership Promised  ...

Like last year, I’m using Tim Challies’ reading challenge to help guide my reading for this year. I’ll post monthly updates this year for tho...

Main Idea: Remembrance of Christ and the New Covenant is a life-stabilizing truth. Remember Christ the Passover Lamb (22:1) Christ’s Providence (22:1, 7, 14, 21) R...

Main Idea: The mission of the Gospel is for people from all nations to know and worship God. Points: The Mission of the Gospel in CreationThe Mission of the Gospel in the Covenants...

Many of you know that Brian and Michelle Sayers had an older daughter who developed cerebral palsy due to complication during and after a home birth. This story of trial, suffering, and God’s grace was written by Michelle just three weeks be...

Main Idea: Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God as you follow Christ in suffering. How can you humble yourself under the mighty hand of God?1 Peter 5:6–7 Why must you...

Rejoice in the confirmation (12–14) Recognize the real danger (15–18) Remain faith-full (19) ...

What is God’s relationship to our tears and sorrow in our own suffering and affliction? Psalm 56:8 says, “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” God knows our suffering and t...

Three preparations for persecution that bring peace inwardly and proclaim hope outwardly. Be prepared to suffer for righteousness’ sake. Be prepared to defend your hope. Prepare your...

Outline: Review of Series’ 5 other MessagesExhortation to Convert and Commit in response to wisdom’s instruction....

An updated Children’s Wing is coming soon! Construction will start June 1 (Tuesday) for the remodel of the Children’s Wing entrance. Starting that Sunday (June 6), children’s classrooms will be in the Education Wing for the summ...

Big idea: Christlike submission to authority is honorable in the world, and will glorify Christ when he returns. Focus on the goal Think submission more than obedience. Thi...

What does it take to continue the great commission to generations to come? It takes many things. But one thing is indispensable, trained and qualified men. The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, “and what you have heard from me in ...

"Everything is fine. I’ve got it all together. Can’t you see how great my life is? How happy and smart my kids are? Even my food is beautiful!" Or how about this one: "Everything is terrible. The worl...

Big idea: Three descriptions of a Christian with the right mindset about suffering Joy is focusedMatthew 5:10–12 Grief is focusedJohn...