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...

Healthy churches have healthy dialogue all around the church. For the elders at Faith Bible Church, interaction is essential to shepherding. How can we gain the wisdom of the congregation or know what areas need to be add...

The way we react to God’s word can bring stability in an unstable world Sermon Notes Three reactions to God’s word that bring stability in an unstable world   1. Long for the wonderful word toge...

Sermon Notes 1. Resolve to walk in the light of God’s word (105-106) 2 Peter 1:19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in...

Three ways to experience heavenly change in the midst of human rage. Sermon Notes 1. Grasp God’s goodness and learn from His word. (65-68)      Praise His Goodness     &...

Recently at Faith Bible Church we have been shaping our worship services around the story of the gospel, using a “Gospel Liturgy.” We are so thankful for how well these changes have been received by you as a congregation. We are seeing mo...

The Bible is God's all-sufficient gift to direct us and bless us as exiles on this earth.Sermon NotesMain idea: God’s word is His all-sufficient gift to direct us and bless us as exiles ...

To have a marriage that glorifies God we must cultivate love and Christlikeness.Sermon Notes1. Cultivate Love Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Titus 2:4 and ...

Four unique and unparalleled blessings of the Lord’s day gathering.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Four unique and unparalleled blessings of the Lord’s day gathering 1. The Lord’s day gathering...

"Some of my favorite moments in ministry have been in prayer meetings. They have all but fallen out of practice in the modern American church. But we are experiencing a resurgence at Faith Bible Church"......

The Church works when we humbly love one another and fulfill our God-given roles.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Elders: Shepherd God’s FlockThe Humble Task:The Motiv...

Why is the local church a big deal to God and believers? The Bible answers three questions that will propel us to give our lives to Christ and his Church.Sermon NotesThe Bible answers three questions that will propel us to giv...

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ...

What does biblical friendship look like?Sermon Notes1. Share each other’s trouble 2. Sacrifice for each other’s ministry  3. Seek each other’s fruitfulness 4. Stir each other’s trust in God’s ...

Jesus’ resurrection secures the final redemption of every situation corrupted by sin. (Resurrection Sunday Easter 2018)Sermon NotesIntroduction 1. You need clarity 2. ...

Think on the good and practice the good and the result will be the powerful encouragement that the God of Peace is with you.Sermon Notes Context Think on the good and practice the good and the ...

The cure for anxiety is prayerful trust in the LordSermon NotesMain Idea: The cure for anxiety is prayerful trust in the Lord   ...

Three keys to obtaining the prize of Christ and the New Creation: Imitate good examples, watch out for evil influences and eagerly await your savior!Sermon NotesMain idea: Three keys to obtaining the prize of Christ and...

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Sermon Notes Main Idea: Know Christ! He is of Surpassing Worth 1. Count your liabilities (3:7-8) 2. Consider Christ’s Worth (3:8) 3. Count your gain...

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...

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...

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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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Four decisions to accept or reject grace in response to the imminent return of Jesus Christ      To be cursed:   ...

Sermon NotesMain idea: Thirst and hunger for God in this cursed world and you will be satisfied.     In part now      In exceeding fulness in the New EdenLa...

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)    ...

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...

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)...

Sermons NotesIntroduction      Revelation 2:24-27; Revelation 2:19-21 Be faithful in serving Jesus now as you look forward to serving Him in the millennium.  ...

Sermon Notes:Introduction:Luke 13:29 An...