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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...

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...

Because we’ve already been warned to… stop being enamored with the world’s methods and messages! Main idea: Understand and embrace the realities of true divine wisdom, the Gospel of Christ crucified. 1. The Qualities...

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...

This section of Scripture shows us our natural state and that we desperately need new life in Christ, or regeneration. Out natural state is this: we are spiritually dead and unable to save ourselves, nor are we able to resist sin, the world, the D...

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...

Five Biblical reasons those who truly trust in Christ can have assurance and security in their salvation. Romans 8:29-39, John 10:29...

Main Idea: Give thanks to God for His grace that enriches, equips, and establishes you in covenant fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Three reasons to give thanks for the grace of God: 1. Enriched: The grace of God has enriched u...

God, not because of anything man has or will do, but purely by His grace, has chosen to save some. This should give the believer assurance, and empower our evangelism. Romans 3:1; 8:28-29; 9; 10, Acts 13:48, Ephesians 1:4-6 2 Timothy 1:9, ...

God justly deals with sin and makes a way for sinners to be made right with Him through the atonement. Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10:1-14, John 10:11, 15, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 3:25...

God overcomes our sinful condition by first opening our eyes and giving us new understanding. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; John 6:44; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6...

The effects of sin are so broad and deep, our only hope overcoming and being freed from them is the grace of God. Ephesians 2:1-4; Romans 3:9-18; Isaiah 64:6; Jeremiah 17:9; 1 John 1:8-10....

“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 ...

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. —Paul, the murderer of Christians. With extremely rare excep...

Main Idea: Test every messenger and their message to guard their influence in your life. Introduction The top things I listen to/watch most…. Be discerning—false prophets are already out thereExamine...

Main Idea: Correctly understand sin to clarify those who are truly Christians and motivate you to purify yourself from sin. Consider the practice of sinConsider the severity and source of sinRemember why Chri...

Main Idea: Share in the life of God by holding fast to the truth of Christ as He is revealed in the Bible and rejecting the false messages of the antichrists. Beware of deceivers and liars who deny Jesus Christ (1 John 2...

Main Idea: Four reasons why 1 John demands our attention and interest We need to keep a high view of the gospel.We need encouragement and assurance when false teaching and sinful behavior swirl close to us.W...

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."Revelation 11:15...

Download the Discovery booklet below and listen to recordings for the songs! Book four covers the topic of Missions and includes hymns such as Jesus Shall Reign, For the Cause, Facing a Task Unfinished and many more! You'll...

For the second year in a row, I was unable to keep up with reviewing every book on the church blog (though I have published many more reviews on Goodreads, and will be posting ...

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.~Hebrews 4:16 Hymn Story We don’t choose songs at Faith Bible Church base...

As believers, we are Christ’s ambassadors in the world. The places we go each day are full of people who need to hear the truth of the Gospel and the full counsel of God contained in his Scriptures. Some of those people would even b...

In this message we ‘deconstruct’ deconstruction. Deconstruction is a practice being promoted in some progressively Christian circles today. Believers are being encouraged to doubt what they’ve been taught, in order to organize a ‘faith of ...

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his handand marked off the heavens with a span,enclosed the dust of the earth in a measureand weighed the mountains in scalesand the hills in a ba...

Main Idea: The Biblical Covenants between God and his people are the vehicles God uses to advance his kingdom and give us purpose and hope. 1. Biblical Covenants Defined 2. Summary of Biblical Covenants ...

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless befo...

Main Idea: The Lord Will judge those whose teaching is ungodly.Jude 14-16 Sounds of ungodly teaching: 1. Grumbling and Complaining 2. Promoting sinful desires 3. Boasting 4. Favoritism to gain advan...

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, praise his holy name! Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.~Psalm 103:1-2 Hymn Story Joachim Neander (1650-1680) lived a short and ...

Main Idea: The irreverence of false teachers may be demonstrated by how they… 1. Make Claims of Authoritative Dreams (v.8) 2. Revile Divinity (v.8-9) 3. They are presumptuous and ignorant (v.10; 2 Pet. 2:10-13) 4....

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.~ Psalm 19:1 Hymn Story Maltbie Babcock was a true Renaissance man. As a gifted athlete, talented musician,...

Download the Discovery booklet below and listen to recordings for the songs! Book three covers the topics of Creator and Christ and includes hymns such as Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, Turn Your Eyes, I Sing the Mighty Power of God, God th...