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Scriptures: Psalm 19:7-11, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:3-4 Introduction: The modern objection What the Bible is Big Idea: The B...

Main idea: The Bible offers a powerful defense for its own clarity, which is not naïve or intimidated by its detractors. Three Biblical truths regarding the nature and clarity of Scripture that should motivate us to seek stabilit...

Main idea: The Word of God is the true and powerful Word of our good King; come to Him and receive life! The Bible is inerrant, without error, and it is infallible, unfailing in accomplishing what God intends....

Main idea: Five foundational truths Christians embrace about the origin and nature of the Bible. God exists, and God communicates. The Bible claims to be God’s very words. It is g...

Introduction What is our hope and stability in a world that is constantly shifting and changing? How do we make sense of a world of chaos? Which way is up and which is down and how do we know what is true? ...

Have you ever wondered why the truths of God’s Word are so compelling to some people, while to others they couldn’t be more crazy? You could say the exact same thing to identical twins who have had the same upbringing, and one of them will joy...

Have you read or listened to modern book series like Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia more than once? If you have, it means you can read the greatest book ever written, the Bible, over and over your whole li...

Recently in Faith Weekly I wrote about the necessity of the Bible, which is based upon its origin and delivery: It comes to us from God; and He delivered i...

As an attendee of the Transform Biblical Counseling Conference in February, I received the book Counseling One Another: A Theology of Interpersonal Discipleship by Paul Tautge...

In our Faith Basics series, we’re starting with the importance of the Word of God—the Bible! Though the Bible does not specifically mention every unique situation that occurs in your life or in human history, it is completely suff...

Main idea: True Gospel preachers and listeners don’t put their faith in the methods and manner of the speaker but in Christ crucified. Affirm Christ crucified; deny human cleverness. (1 Corinthians 2:1-2)Affirm the...

Do you know the best way to know God and his will for your life? This article is about the only sure way to understand doctrine and how to live. It’s about how to study and apply the Scriptures. It’s the anchor for everything we d...

“Continue for 76 miles on I-90… Take the exit… In a quarter mile, turn left… In a half mile, your destination will be on the left… You’ve arrived.” If you asked me which I’d rather use – Google Maps or the ...

God has spoken clearly, we won’t listen clearly, but Christ is our clarity. So how should Christians wrestle through differences of interpretation in the body of Christ? Paul’s model is two-fold: You welcome each other and you be fully convinc...

If you’re relatively new to Faith Bible Church, you may wonder why there’s a “Nepali Service” marked on our calendar for every Saturday evening. To...

God has spoken clearly, but we won’t listen clearly, so is there any hope? Yes, because Christ is our clarity. Jesus not only gives us eyes to see and hearts to receive the truth of God’s clear Word, but he also teaches us in the gospels a fai...

Though God has spoken clearly, the Bible often seems unclear to us because of our human limitations and our sinful rebellion. Submission to God through his Word gives you clarity, as Moses told the Israelites on the plains of Moab. But sin makes y...

God has spoken clearly. The reason that we can have confidence as we read the Bible is because God is by nature and in creation a clear communicator. God created the gift of language and gave it to Adam and Eve, but when Satan distorted the Word o...

Proposition: John describes three realities about his letter that you must embrace so that you might know fullness of joy. The message is Christ Himself (v. 1)The personal experience of the Apostle means his message ...

If you were at church three weeks ago, you may recall a brief aside Dan had in his sermon about something called “Deconstruction” that has surfaced in the last few years. However, while the word “deconstruction” may be new to the ...

Isaiah 66:1-2 Why the Bible is Important to Christians Main Idea: Continue in what you have learned and believed from the Scriptures and use it to teach others Continue in the WordContinue in the Christ-revealing Wo...

In the book of Jude we find a letter written to a small church, calling its members to contend for the faith. This ‘faith’ is the gospel ‘once for all delivered to the saints.’ Jude writes to warn of apostate false Christians who have made...

A Summary of Dr. Nathan Busenitz’ research in Reasons We Believe: 50 Lines of Evidence That Confirm the Christian Faith...

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...

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...

Big idea: While living in two kingdoms, be sure to give God his due. The Refusal to Give God His Due Partnership with political and moral enemies Seeking to destroy Jesus Refusal t...

Big Idea: Submit to Jesus’ authority as the King from heaven or be exposed as a false authority. The King’s Authority Questioned (1–2) The King’s Question of “A...

While reading the book of Exodus with my family a few weeks ago we came upon the scene at the foot of Mt. Sinai where Aaron molds a golden calf at the commissioning of the people while Yahweh met with Moses on the mountain above them. Talk about s...

Big Idea: Absorb what drives Jesus’ grief and anger to experience true peace and pure worship Jesus’ Grief John 11:35 What made Jesus sob and wail? Jesus’...

When Government Steps Out of Its Jurisdiction Many cop shows and movies carry this story line. A big city federal agent shows up to a small-town crime scene. He waves his badge and tells the small-town sheriff that he is in charge now. Th...

Watch Sermon With Presentation Here Roles & Limits of State, Church, Family When to say, “we must obey God rather than men”Acts 5:29 1 ...

Main Idea: Disciples must have the mindset of a slave if they are to succeed in their Kingdom pilgrimage. Outline: The Picture: The Master's Place Over the Slave (verses 7–9) The Practice: The Sl...