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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Churchwide InitiativesFaith in Five: Every person within a five-minute drive knows where we are and what we are about as a church.Next-Generation Facility: Renovate and retrofi...

Three Categories of Forgiveness and Reconciliation Reconciliation not neededReconciliation requiredReconciliation not possible Main idea: Cultivate a forgiving disposition to keep a path to relational r...

Main idea: Pursue peace by turning to God from sin with godly grief Humbly submit to the God who gives greater grace (James 4:6-7)Resist the devil (and the world system and the flesh) and he ...

It would probably be safe to say the majority of those reading this do not like the idea of confronting another individual over an issue. We would rather avoid this at all cost. However, it would be very unlikely for a person to get through life ...

Main Idea: Five essential character qualities of an effective peacemaker HumilityGentlenessPatienceLoving ForbearanceDiligence Application Evaluate the ConflictMa...

Introduction: Worry about how people can hurt you Worry about people’s approval Big Idea: Fear God more and you will fear people less. Resu...

Main Idea: David models five ways to cultivate peace within and peace without. If you want peace, you should do these five things: Rejoice in the wonderful reality of His intimate knowledge (v. 1-6) Rest in the...

Main Idea: Those who believe in Christ are overcomers who love and obey God by loving other believers. Introduction 1. What is true of all of God’s children? All of God’s children love God by loving each othe...

Main Idea: Love fellow Christians like Christ, and you will display supernatural evidence of God’s work of salvation. Remember Christ’s original message (1 John 3:11)John 13The Apostle Paul...

If you aren’t one already, imagine you’re a seventh-grade boy. Who do you think is cool? Who do you want to be like? The twelfth-grade guys in youth group at Faith Bible Church remember being there. They remember the seniors they w...

Main Idea: Delight in your God and King and declare His greatness to the next generation! Delight in your God and KingPsalm 145:1-3Declare God’s greatness to the next generationPsalm 145:4-7 Declar...

It’s a ubiquitous truth that when a friend wants to catch up, a student needs to study, or your family comes to town to say a quick hello, heading to your local coffee shop is natural. Much like the dinner table, people gather around the coffee ...

Main Idea: Pure worship requires covenant loyalty through loving God and neighbor. Love the Lord your God with all your heart by having no other gods before Him.Malachi 2:10-12Where do you see yourself being tempted to...

The pandemic has caused us all to rely on technology to connect with others. Online groups, streaming, texting, video chats etc. became the new normal as we had to physically distance. Dan and Emily Kopp have led their growth group using t...

Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:18-20 to make disciples of all the nations. We know from Revelation 5:9-10 that Christ has purchased people from every tribe and nation. For this reason, we continue sending global partners to take the gospel to the na...

Main Idea: Three essential disciple-making convictions will make us effective in becoming like Christ as a church and powerful in our witness to the world. Pre-requisites to disciple-making convictions  Know...

Acts 2:41—27, Ephesians 4:10–13, Hebrews 10:23–25 Main Idea: We gather as a local assembly so we can joyfully experience the victory of Christ in our lives The chief impulse in assembling (Acts 2:41-47)The central...

Brian Sayers has an upcoming booklet being published by Shepherd Press on how to recognize and respond to manipulation. The following is an excerpt and summary of the material. Manipulation is a painful and dest...

“I know church is important, but I only have a few people whom I talk to regularly. With my busy life, it just seems like a long drive. The pastor that used to meet with me regularly is no longer here, and no one seems intereste...

About two and a half years ago, after Sunday service, Stacy Ott and several other Faith Bible Church ladies were discussing their love for reading. While Christian books on spiritual growth topics are valuable reading, their shared love was for li...