This guide has been developed to assist us to know how to pray and what to pray for, centering around our theme from Philippians 3:13b-14: “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on...

Listen as we seek to answer questions about the place of technology in the Christian Life by looking at the story of redemption and the goal of love.  What is the definition of technology?Is technology good or bad?...

Are you a free-spirited person? If so, read on. When I was in high school and college, at anytime in the day any one of my friends could shout, “Hey, let’s go!” and I’d be willing to drop what I was doing to be part of that adventure. It w...

Jesus preaches amazing and provocative truths. Take them on his terms not yours. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Jesus preaches amazing and provocative truths. Take them on his terms not yours. 1. Pay clo...

The temptation and victory of Jesus Christ powerfully confirms His deity, and compels us toward three worshipful responses. Sermon Notes Introduction – Jesus, the Son of God Fi...

In John 18:28–40, John displays three realities about Jesus in His murderous trial so that you might follow Jesus as King. Sermon Notes In John 18:28–40, John displays three realities about Jesus in His murderous trial s...

As a little girl I didn’t walk until I was eighteen months old. I would stand, holding onto the coffee table, even walk around it, but I wouldn’t let go of it and venture away from the security it gave me. It wasn’t until my parents realized...

Luke writes to help us be certain that Jesus is qualified to be our Savior by showing us that during his first 30 years of life he continually grew in wisdom and God's grace was on Him. Sermon Notes Big Idea: Tru...

Jerod's last sermon at Doxa. Three revolutionary pursuits that exalt Christ, that advance that plan and that change the world. Sermon Notes Three revolutionary pursuits that exalt Christ, that advance that plan and that chan...

Three sovereign works by the Father that you need to finish the mission as a disciple of Christ.Sermon NotesProposition: three sovereign works by the Father that you need to finish the mission as a disciple of Christ. Sover...

Three realities about the Christian life with which you must come to grips if you want a life that brings glory to the Father Sermon Notes Proposition: Three realities about the Christian life with which you must...

Proposition: Five foundational realities that magnify Christ, make sense of the world and motivate you for the mission. Foundational reality #1—the glory of the Trinity is the meaning of everything (v. 1)...

One of my favorite meetings of the week is at 6:00am Tuesday mornings in the connection room at FBC. It’s a small prayer meeting. It’s been said that “prayer is the slender nerve that moves the hand of omnipotence.” You are welcome to join...

Rejoice in awe, renew your confidence and re-evaluate your response to the fact that Christ the Savior was born in Bethlehem. Sermon Notes Main idea: The Savior, Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem ...

Love transforms us to use money to worship God and serve others. Sermon Notes Big Idea: Love transforms us to use money to worship God and serve others. 1. God’s love compels us to use money for...

Two guaranteed provisions for joy and two guaranteed provisions for peace, both of which are necessary for a life of courage in a world of despairThe resurrection is the foundation of your joyprayer is the means to your joy...

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We just studied the Sabbath together in our Growth Groups. I thought it might be helpful to give some of my insights and conclusions on the topic to help cultivate unity and avoid confusion. There is a lot of liberty in how Christians unde...

Perhaps it’s the end of long work week or perhaps you’ve had a frantic day with the kids. Perhaps you’re feeling the press and stress of an upcoming project deadline or you are facing with dread the start of a season of hard work. In the mid...

A person who truly understands the blessing of God's salvation will exalt God, acknowledge their unworthiness, recognize their role, anticipate God's justice, and delight in God's promises. Sermon Notes Main Idea: Mary displays ...

Read the article on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website Let’s admit it—no one...

I would like to begin with a question. It is a simple question, but one that may not be easy to answer. I am convinced that it is also an essential question that demands an answer if you are to grow into Christlikeness. I mean, truly, your spiritu...

Sermon Notes  Three assurances about God’s faithfulness to dispel unbelief in his global, eternal and personal salvation.  1. God faithfully preserves a remnant. (Luke 1:5-7) 2. God provides three gr...

Okay. I admit it. Some of the questions in our growth guides can be challenging. And to be truly honest, I’ve even had the experience of trying to answer my own question while wondering, “What on earth was I trying to get at when I wrote that?...

In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, you will see three sequential imperatives that you must obey so that you will center your whole existence around loving Yahweh. Sermon Notes I. Bask in Your Exclusive Relationship With Ya...

Sermon Notes Three pleas for ‘life’ from the weary exile so that you may freely love and courageously serve the Lord Give me life according to your promise (Psalm 119:153-154)Give me life according to y...