Resources

Many summers ago, I dared to hope for more. I didn’t want to – I tried not to – but I couldn’t help but fall for that boy with whom friendship came so easily. I didn’t want to hope for it, because I knew what would be comin...

One of my family’s favorite wintertime cozy dinners is Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta. This creamy dish features the Alfredo recipe from generations back in my Sicilian family and pairs well with salad, green beans, broccoli or any ...

Main idea: Christians are called to reflect God’s created order in the home, in the church, and as a witness to the culture. 1. Understand Headship The reality of headship (order and function, not essence – v. 3)...

What does the Bible have to say about sexual desires and relationships? What is to be done if you or a loved one is experiencing same-sex attraction? How do we engage a world that says your identity is bound up i...

John 4 and the woman at the well  Main Idea: In any state of marriage or singleness, pursue undivided devotion to the Lord. Compelled to get marriedNot compelled to get marriedWidowed S...

Main idea: Navigate the challenges of singleness, engagement, and marriage with undivided devotion to the Lord. In present troublesIn a fleeting worldIn mutual concerns To those considering singlen...

Introduction “God hates divorce” correction: Malachi 2:16, Ezra 9 and 10, and Jeremiah 3:6–10 v. 10: “… not I, but the Lord, …” v. 12: “… I say, not the Lord, …” Main idea: Pau...

Main idea: Glorify God in your body according to the passion gift he has given you Recognize God’s differing gifts Recognize God’s differing goodnessConsidering a life of intentional singleness...

Introduction Sexual intimacy created, corrupted, and redeemed Main Idea: The married are to honor God with their bodies by mutual, not selfish, sexual fulfillment. Seek exclusive fulfillment. Colossians 2:...

Main idea: God made sex special, but not ultimate, so no matter what glorify God with your body. Correct your view of the body (6:12-14).Correct your view about your body’s relationship to Christ (6:15-17).Glorify ...

As we continue to study 1 Corinthians, we see more teaching about how to live a pure, holy life that is marked by the gospel. Paul unpacks in chapter 7 how to have relationships that are marked by the gospel of Christ, whether you are single or ma...

Get help settling disputes from wise people in the church. Don’t dare seek justice through unjust means. Use true wisdom available in Christ. Don’t bring shame on yourself and the church. Don’t suffer a big loss for t...

All my life I longed for kids of my own. I dreamed about it for as long as I can remember. It was the reason I tenderly named all my dolls and took care of them as if they were real – why I spent two days in bed because I acted out giving birth ...

In 1 Corinthians 5-6, Paul continues to exhort and teach the Corinthians what it means to be a church that is marked by the Gospel, not the sinful flesh or the culture around them. He focuses on their need to protect the purity of the church ...

When we are in conflict, it's important that we confess to and forgive one another appropriately. This session covers these actions, and bitterness. Scriptures: Psalm 51, Ephesians 4:31-32...

This sermon is the first of two parts dealing with bad responses to conflict, four foundational principles to build peacemaking upon, and good communication principles. Scriptures referenced: James 1:2-4, Matthew 7:1-5, James 1:1...

In this session we begin to look at what conflict is, the blessings of differences God has created and built people with, how to handle disagreements and conflict well, and what is at the heart of our fights and quarrels with others when they bre...

This lesson looks at what our responsibilities are within our relationships outside of our families. Scriptures: Galatians 5:14, Luke 10:25-37, James 2:1-10, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:17-21...

As an attendee of the Transform Biblical Counseling Conference in February, I received the book Counseling One Another: A Theology of Interpersonal Discipleship by Paul Tautge...

Main idea: Maturing Christians make leadership and service about pointing to Christ’s supremacy, not their own. Grow up from an immature view of Christian leadership.An immature view of leadership… ...

This is a new series about living at peace with all men as Romans 12:18 instructs us. This begins in our families. In this session we look at the Biblical origins and purposes of the family, and how children in particular can live those out. ...

Having just concluded a 7-week series on dating in Faith Bible Church’s college ministry, if I were to boil down most questions underlying this “grey area” topic, uncertainty seems to come from two key questions: ...

“Can I ______; can I ______? What’s ok, what isn’t? I can agree sex should be kept for marriage, but I still want to show physical affection while dating.” It is unavoidable that this tension will come up in a dating relationship. In this ...

This message finishes where last week’s left off: Biblical principles for addressing the tension some feel about Christians putting too much pressure on dating for marriage. The two principles proposed here are (1) The believer’s first respons...

It is a common claim in Christian circles that ‘dating should be for the purpose of marriage.’ And yet, what is also a common claim among believers is that there can be ‘too much pressure for marriage’ in dating. Do you feel the tension? W...

In this message, we pick up where we left off from the previous message. We address yet another tension in the dating conversation. The goal is to evaluate potential causes of these tensions, address them with Biblical principles, and then propose...

A survey of Christian college students and non-Christian Americans revealed some common tensions in the ‘dating’ conversation. For example: ‘It feels weird to date a guy/gal that’s one of my closest friends… and yet I want my future spou...

In this sermon we hear from Proverbs 31 about four enduring qualities of a woman who fears the Lord: Industry, Economy, Dignity, Exemplary. This passage has some surprises and a unique structure. Introduction ...

Trying to ‘date well’ can feel like navigating a hot air balloon through the depths of the Grand Canyon… blindfolded. And sometimes it feels like there are more questions and opinions on the matter than fish in the sea! Wouldn’t it be nice...

Main idea: Three areas for Christians to gain wisdom for life in the family. Wisdom for picking a familyWisdom for partnering in the familyWisdom for parenting in the family ...

The Bible teaches that the company we keep brings influence and inevitably shapes our character. Christian parents seeking to be wise in the training of their children have a responsibility to help their children learn how to choose friends wisely...

Main idea: Fear God, and do what seems best.  Remember the GospelSeek to please the LordExamine your heartGet wisdomCommit your works to the LordKnow the limits of your decisions...

I remember the first time my husband and I came to Faith Bible Church in 2017. I recall thinking to myself as we pulled into the parking lot, “This is perfect!” Not too big but big enough to get lost in the crowd if we wa...

Main idea: Wisdom understands death and life are in the power of the tongue, and chooses life. Wisdom’s Words are Noble and Truthful (Proverbs 8:6-9)Our Deadly Tendencies (16:27-28; 6:12-14)Life-Givin...

Big idea: Build a foundation for future disciples to stand strong in their faith. Live out a sincere faith.Teach the Scriptures faithfully. ...

Big idea: Four ways to imitate Barnabas so that people can see that you belong to Jesus Christ. Anchor in the resurrectionLive generouslyDiscern the grace of God in peopleBe an encourager...

Practicing Titus 2:3-5 – older women teaching younger women how to honor God in their homes and families – is the purpose of MomLife, which kicks off this year on September 24. The monthly in-home gatherings feature older moms sha...