This is one of several stories complementing the Trusting God summer series.  Click here to read more! "Extended editions" of these stories, plus one or two new ones,...

God's grace is unmerited favor that he bestows to save sinners and bring them into a relationship with him, but there is so much more to grace. It rescues us, causes us to anticipate Christ's glorious return, and it brings about transformation in ...

Jerry Bridges begins his book Transforming Grace by claiming that perhaps God’s grace is one of the least understood doctrines in Christianity. Going into reading this book, I believed his assertion to be wrong, that my knowledge o...

One of my favorite things about doing home projects or repairing a car is when I have a good excuse to go buy a tool. There is great joy in procuring the tool, learning how to use it, and then having that tool and the acquired skills for the futur...

How People Change by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp is the most practical book I’ve read on discipleship to date. This is a dense volume chock-full of biblical truth and encouragement, belying its humble 254 pages, leaving little exc...

(Keep) Turning to God from Idols Wait for His Son Psalm 25:2, 5Titus 2:11-15From heavenPhilippians 3:18-21Whom God raised from the dead1 Corinthians 15:20-25...

We apologize for the audio quality for the first three minutes of this recording. Main idea: You must let God’s mercies fuel your worship if you want to please Him. The fuel of worship (12:1) The fruit of w...

Note: This article was adapted from a sermon by Dan Jarms at Faith Bible Church on April 28, 2024. As a loving community making...

Cultivate habits of generosity in light of the certain hope of the resurrection. Introduction Foundations of Generosity Stewardship defines Love directs Gospel displays ...

As Paul draws to the close of his letter to the Ephesians, he says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord.” Believers need to realize that they are in the midst of spiritual war and that they wrestle with a formidable enemy, the devil and his demons...

Main idea: Let the truth of the resurrection message motivate you to fearlessly give up everything for Christ. The resurrection changes everything about your future (29). The resurrection changes everyth...

Main idea: Keep absorbing and implementing the essential gospel Grasp the fullness of the gospel Acknowledge your relationship to the gospel Prioritize the essential good news Christ...

When Dan first took over the team lead position, the Lord impressed on our minds that “God is more interested in our faithfulness than our success.” Luke 16:10 says, “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much...

The sexual sin, impurity, and greed so common in the world are not fitting for those who walk worthy of their calling. A person united with Christ will live in a drastically different manner than before that union too...

Message 4 audio from Youth Winter Camp 2024 (Battle Ready) Main Idea: Remaining steadfast in the war requires staying awake in prayer.  Point 1: When is it necessary to stay awake in prayer? Point 2: What shoul...

Message 3 audio from Youth Winter Camp 2024 (Battle Ready) Main Idea: Do everything you can to stand, by putting on the armor of God. An overview of each piece of armor and how it reminds us of the truths of the Gospel. Th...

Main idea: Love others by using your gifts to build them up. Pray that God would help you build others up, not alienate them.Use your gift intelligently, not thoughtlessly.Grow up in your thinking; don’t be childi...

Message 2 audio from Youth Winter Camp 2024 (Battle Ready) Main idea: If we are going to stand against the devil and his schemes, we need to be aware of what he is like.  Point 1: A history of the devil  P...

Message 1 audio from Youth Winter Camp 2024 (Battle Ready) Point 1: You’ll need the strength of the Lord for this war  Point 2: You need to know the enemy you face  Point 3: You need each other in this w...

The old self that we are to lay aside is drastically different from the new self we are to put on. The new life in Christ must be, and can be, marked by gracious speech, controlled passions, and the fear of God....

Main idea: Strive to live in love because it is what makes you valuable in the Body of Christ. Value Love Properly (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)Verify Love’s Presence (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) A...

As believers, we are to walk worthily and consistently with our calling. However, we are still in the world and must lay our old ways aside, realizing their emptiness and the damage they do to our lives. Instead, we are to put on the new self, pur...

God wants his children to walk worthy while preserving the unity He has given. He has given them common ground and individual gifts to help them make His name known in the world as they corporately become more and more like Him....

Main idea: Come ready to rejoice in the diversity of gifts God has given the church. Consider the unity and diversity in the church (12:12-13)Avoid undervaluing your gift (12:14-20)Resist overvaluing your gift (12:21...

Main idea: Come ready to share the gifts God has given you whenever you gather with believers. Check for Truth (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)Consider the Trinity (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)Care for the Totality (1 Corinthian...

Paul ends the first half of his letter with a prayer. All of these blessings that he has explained in chapters 1–3 do not happen automatically. They are ours in Christ. But since they are from the Lord, we need to seek the Lord in laying hold of...

Many summers ago, I dared to hope for more. I didn’t want to – I tried not to – but I couldn’t help but fall for that boy with whom friendship came so easily. I didn’t want to hope for it, because I knew what would be comin...

Paul gives a big reveal about how the Gentiles have been brought into God's fold. Salvation through Christ is for both Jews and Gentiles. All people can come to the knowledge of the truth through the Holy Spirit making it known to them....

Introduction: The Christian Life as A Race, an Exodus, and a Pilgrimage A loving life making disciples of Jesus Christ requires restraint and focus in an idolatrous world Seek the good of your neighborKeep pra...

Truly good, God-honoring works flow from regeneration and are God's creation. God makes those who were formerly dead alive in him by grace, and he has prepared the good works that his new creations will walk in....

Note: due to technical issues this audio recording begins about five minutes into the sermon. Main idea: Keep fleeing idolatry to the exclusive worship of Christ. Keep Fleeing IdolatryJudge For Yourself What H...

Main idea: Look to Christ when tempted, he will provide a way of escape to safely and faithfully finish your race. Secure yourself in Christ not his blessings (1 Corinthians 10:1-5)Avoid the idolat...

Main idea: Live your Christian life with such self-control that you win the reward of a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Run to win the PrizeExercise Self-control for what is imperishableDiscipline your life to avo...

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: Use love and singular devotion to God to navigate life in the midst of false worship Steer with love1 Timothy 1:51 Corinthians 13:1-4Steer with Singular Devotion to God1 Corinthia...

John 4 and the woman at the well  Main Idea: In any state of marriage or singleness, pursue undivided devotion to the Lord. Compelled to get marriedNot compelled to get marriedWidowed S...

1. The Peril of Puny Faith (Mark 9:14-19) 2. The Power of Puny Faith (Mark 9:20-27) 3. The Prescription for Puny Faith (Mark 9:28-29) Automated Transcription Note: this tran...