As a part of our study of the New City Catechism we will be exploring different questions on Wednesday evenings. This week we take a look at the trinity with Question 3: How many persons are there in God? Answer: There are three persons in th...

Sermon NotesMain idea: Know Christ! There is nothing of more surpassing worth. 1. Rejoice in Christ (3:1) 2. Look out for threats to knowing Christ (3:2) 3...

Where Truth and Beauty Meet  “Now that is beautiful!” You have no doubt experienced the moment. The sun emerging from the horizon, the symphony coming to a majestic climax, the movie resolving just right. Or perhaps it was more ...

The Armor of God is our strength to stand against the evil one. We need the strength of the Lord to stand firm.Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. ...

Sermon Notes1. Timothy2. Epaphroditus Implications and Applications...

Human gender and sexuality is part of God's good design. He created gender to reflect his relational nature within the Trinity. He designed sexuality to be a part of his beautiful plan for marriage. We rebel against His design when we try to make ...

Psalm 103:1  Of David“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” Okay, that’s great, but do I really have to praise Him with “...

Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully dark world.Sermon NotesMain idea: Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully da...

Two titles of Christ that prove Him to be everything you could possibly need or want either in this life or in the life to come: the long-awaited Messianic King and the glorified Son of Man. References to Daniel 7:13-14 and Matthew 10:37-39...

Due to technical difficulties a large portion of this sermon and Q&A was not recorded and the recording we do have is low quality. We have included a link below to Nathan's Manuscript so you can read the part of the sermon that was not record...

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Imitating Jesus’ humility will bring unity in our mission together as the Church.Sermon NotesMain Idea: Imitating Jesus’ unparalleled humility will bring unparalleled unity in our mission together ...

Technology and Holiness As disciples of Christ we need to continually behold Christ so that we can worship Him and love others. The pursuit of seeing Christ through meditation on His Word should consume our lives more than anything else ...

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...