Resources

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...

“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...

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...

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 ...

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!...

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...

Become imitators of God as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. References to John 1:11, John 15, John 17-18....

Sermon NotesIntroduction: What is a Patriot? Big Idea: Paul calls you to live faithfully as a Gospel Patriot! Philippians 3:20Acts 16:12, 19-21...

As Christians God has put off our old sinful identity and given us a new identity in him, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness. We then as believers will be renewed in the spirit of our minds and live according to the new identi...

Sermons NotesCentral Theme: Paul is calling us to choose the unfailing joy of gospel partnership whether you live or die  1. Choose the certainties of unfailing joy 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also must he...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. How to avoid the dangers and temptations that come with dating. Seek wise counsel all along the way, avoid premature emotional and physical intimacy, don't become isolated from the body...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. Before you start dating, you should know who you are in Christ, the meaning of marriage, and the purpose of the relationship you intend to pursue. Ephesians 5:22-33...

Life is full of diverse experiences—joy, sadness, anticipation, grief, fun, uncertainty, stress, celebration, sadness, satisfaction, and doubt. We’ve known them all. In fact, we often experience many of these diverse events and competing e...

Love and knowledge are equally important, you cannot have one without the other. Our love for one another and for God depends on our knowledge of Him, love without knowledge is powerless, but knowledge of Him that does not produce affection, desir...

True unity of all people from every race, culture and background can only come through Christ. The beautiful picture of people from every tribe and tongue and nation worshiping God together is the end goal. (...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

It’s happened to you too—many times. Your friend, co-worker, or family member is so discouraged that it’s like a dark cloud follows them into the room. You rack your brain trying to think of something to say that will help them turn to t...

The Reformation and the black hole from which it exploded. An abbreviated biography of Martin Luther: the monk who shook a kingdom. The radical commitments of the Reformers: the 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

Showing up is more powerful than you will ever know. Never under estimate the power of a good example. Any Christian can make a significant impact simply by his presence and persistence.  Hav...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....

Sermon NotesMake God and His glory the greatest treasure now for that is what He will be in eternity 1. Examine your allegiance (21:9)    ...

Give thanks for faith in Christ and for the love of other believers and depend on the Spirit's ministry to cause you to understand your salvation and what it means for every aspect your life. Know the hope of God's calling, the riches of His inher...

Sermon Notes:Since God will make all things new, our lives should be shaped by deep hope:      Colossians 3:1-4 Think deeply about God’s new creation (Revelation 21:1-4)...

It is often helpful to express something we already know in a new and interesting way in the hope that it may challenge our hearts and minds anew. This article by GotQuestions.org does a great job of defining biblical stewardship and reminding us ...

What is college ministry all about? Listen as Jerod explains the vision and then gives the different teams within college ministry a chance to share how they take part in that vision. The passion is to launch collegians into life as servant l...

God gives Israel the King they ask for, Saul, yet by sovereign design, anoints David as King, who though imperfect, is a man after God's own heart. Saul's reign proves that God is the ultimate King, and the only one worth serving! ...

Know Christ and Show Christ by seeking to love others in Word and Deed using the grace of God, spiritual gifts. We all have different spiritual gifts to make him known. Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:3-10, 1 Peter 4:10-11...

The elements of the Christians life needed for healthy spiritual growth: Understand your union with Christ, and live consistently with that union....

God is at work in the church and he uses individuals to accomplish His mission! How can you take part?...

God's faithfulness, redemption and sovereignty in man's failures. Redeeming grace. ...

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. ...

Our delight should be in God's word....

The greatest tragedy of sin is that God is not glorified as God....

The word of God should be within us....

We should look to Christ always to see God....

Over the last few weeks we have been considering the question of how Christian parents ought to approach the education of their children. This week I would like to talk about the Bible’s emphasis on the spiritual education that should take place...