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...

On Friday evening, September 5, 1969, I recited the following words to Louise Kinnoin before God and over 300 assembled witnesses, “I, Keith, take you Louise to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, from this d...

Main idea: Disciples of Jesus Christ must respond with mercy driven patience to any kind rejection The resolve of JesusThe rejection of Jesus...

By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 Hymn Story Singer/Songwriter Dustin Kensrue h...

Main Idea: The Lord Jesus saves His disciples from their pride 1. Jesus saves from the pride of human greatness Pride…Humility…Isaiah 66:2; Isaiah 57:15    2. Jesus saves from ...

“Is he your first?” My answer gets stuck in my throat as the barista hands me a coffee and tries to eke smiles out of my four-month-old, who seems far more interested in stuffing fingers into his mouth than smiling. That question gives me paus...

With God as our loving King: We can pray to God with confidence that he hears usThere is good reason for us to prayGod will respond to our prayer...

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inherit...

The house I grew up in was beautiful in the fall. A maple tree twice its height would be ablaze with the colors of autumn right out front. Pumpkins adorned the steps that led to the front door, which often had cornstalks propped up next to it and ...

“Boom!!!!” The noise of crunching metal and a loud impact tell us that a car accident has occurred outside of our house. The sound of a barking dog might alert you to the arrival of a visitor. Crying from a child tells you that some sort of ne...

Main idea: Jesus is the Lord and Savior who rescues from self-sufficiency and unbelief Faith: Knowledge (Notitia)Conviction (Assensus)The Will (Fiducia)   Four responses: ...

Praise him, sun and moon,praise him, all you shining stars!Praise him, you highest heavens,and you waters above the heavens!Let them praise the name of the Lord!For he commanded ...