Big idea: Three descriptions of life "under the sun" that help us endure when life feels fulfilling or futile, when our hearts may be delighting or despairing. God appoints the seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, 11)...

Main idea: Trust the risen Christ; He holds your now and forever. The revelation of resurrectionIsaiah 26:19Ezekiel 37:12, 14Daniel 12:2  Job 19:25-27Psalm 16:10Isaiah 53:10&nb...

Main idea: Jesus aims to reset your worship. Jesus was in control all the way to His death. Jesus executes God’s ancient plan.Purple threadWhite threadScarlet thread...

What does Christ's birth mean for us? He reveals God to us and He came to save every kind of sinner. We can now know God who is Spirit through Jesus. Sermon audio from the 2025 Christmas Eve service....

Big idea: Receive and enjoy life in Jesus—the Word became flesh. Grasp the realities of the incarnation. Jesus experienced all aspects of life without sin.Jesus suffered like all humans suffe...

Main idea: Celebrate Christmas by receiving the Word, the son of God who took on human flesh for our salvation. Eternal Word Community Distinct Deity Creator Life Light ...

Book by Susan Wojciechowski; Illustrated by P.J. Lynch At the heart of this timeless children’s story is a grieving man, Jonathan Toomey. Known in his community as Mr. Gloomy, he is the best woodcarver in the town: “He wasn’t an old ...

Author’s note: I wrote this during an unexpected season of sorrow, grief, and even shame, before and around last Christmas. God reminded me that He is always faithful, and I wrote to offer hope and encouragement to my husband and myself. I b...

A Passover Haggadah for Christians commemorating the release of the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt and our release from our slavery to sin. This booklet was used at our 2025 Good Friday Seder service....

To stay on course, remember the Lamb as you look forward to His return.  Refocus on the Deliverer in Passover.Re-orient the direction to Christ’s kingdom.Revisit the death of Christ. Reset the de...

Growing up in Protestant churches (Baptist or non-denominational), the practice of Lent was not something I experienced. I saw the mysterious “Ash Wednesday” marked on all the calendars (it's March 5 this year), but I never gave it a thought s...

Main idea: Sing for joy – the Father has crushed the Son so that we could be His children. Jesus took all our sin – the pain, the sorrow, the sickness, the grief, the death, the sin itself, and the guilt… (...

Main idea: The victorious return of the King-priest commands a daily life reset. Hear the prophecy of His comingOffer your life freely(What) voluntary worship(When) at his return in power(How) in...

Main idea: Look to Christ in faith who is snatching victory out of the jaws of Satan Believe God’s Promise (Genesis 3:15)EnmityVictoryOut of DefeatLook to God’s Sign (Numbers 21:4-9)...

When somebody mentions “Christmas” what is the first image that pops into your head? Decorated trees? Presents? Food? Football? As Christians, we know that the incarnation, the miraculous birth of Jesus the second person of the Trinity, is the...

I have a white, three-ring binder that has the words “Christmas Countdown Planner” running down the spine. Its pages include a calendar which starts counting down with all the things to do to get ready for Christmas, beginning the last week of...

As a teenager growing up in a Lutheran church in Iowa, I enjoyed serving as an acolyte, which is a person who lights the candles at the front of the church as the service begins and extinguishes them at the end. It was a formal proces...

Dear Men of Faith Bible Church— Grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons—who seek every day to be what God has called you to be as men: Thank you. Thank you for doing what has become so ch...

Main idea: Christ Rose from the dead so that the Father would be our all in all The Promise (1 Corinthians 15:20-22)Romans 8:11Romans 8:29The Plan (1 Corinthians 15:23-24a)The Purpose (1 Co...

For I handed down to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures … and if Christ...

Main idea: Trust Christ who endured the most hateful outburst and humble childhood. ...

Daniel 7:13-14 Rejoice with Great Joy (Matthew 2:7-10)Humbly Worship (Matthew 2:11a )Give Generously (Matthew 2:11-12) Main idea: The wise rejoice and humbly worship Christ the eternal king ...

Main idea: Seek Jesus Christ to Worship Him Great responses to the Birth of ChristTerrible responses to the Birth of ChristImmediate Responses to the Birth of ChristMicah 5:2-5Ezekiel 34:23-34...

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Hymn Story At the time of Christ’s birth, the...

As we approach the Christmas season, we typically reflect on the baby Jesus lying in a manger, surrounded by worshipping angels, marveling shepherds and adoring parents. But let’s back up a step in this Advent process and reflect on...

Every family has their own unique traditions and memories at Christmastime. An Orange for Frankie is a children’s book by Patricia Polacco. It is a poignant story about 10-year-old Frankie, her grandmother’s youngest brother. ...

As you dig into your Christmas stocking this year, dozens of people in crisis in Spokane will also be opening their own goodie bags created to give the same sense of comfort and joy. With God’s provision and a few helpers, one Faith Bible Church...

A Jewish wedding tapestry, an old church, an elderly woman, a plasterer, a young boy, and a pastor are at the heart of this children’s book written and illustrated by Patrica Polacco. Christmas Tapestry spans generations and contin...

Keep trusting Christ because guilt and shame are defeated by the power of the resurrection. Search sorrowfully no more. See the risen Savior. Speak the news of Jesus’ exaltation. Introduction 1. Se...