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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...

Main idea: Christians are spiritual builders hired by God who need to make sure they are building carefully. This passage provides us with the first three chapters of the spiritual builder’s manual that will help us make sure we are...

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… ...

Introduction Main idea: Two ways to think that will help you drop the unbeliever’s playbook for life and pick up Christ’s play book. Recognize what the unbeliever cannot understand“They said to you, ...

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...

Main idea: True Gospel preachers and listeners don’t put their faith in the methods and manner of the speaker but in Christ crucified. Affirm Christ crucified; deny human cleverness. (1 Corinthians 2:1-2)Affirm the...

Since the first Christian gatherings described in Acts and even long before that, “breaking bread” has been an integral part of the gathering of God’s people. At Faith Bible Church, some sort of food and drink is almost a given for any gathe...

Main Idea: The wisdom of God makes disunity unthinkable through a unified standard for boasting. Three proofs that God’s wisdom makes disunity unthinkable through a unified standard for boasting: Your ...

Main Idea: Unite under the message of the cross, not behind impressive preachers. Trust what is already saving you (1 Corinthians 1:18-21)Trust what is wiser and stronger (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) Applic...

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...

Main idea: Stop splitting up into factions behind your favorite spokesman and style, and unite under Christ and His Gospel. Unite under Christ; don’t divide under your favorite spokesman. (1 Corinthians 1:10-12)Think h...

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...

Main idea: We must be marked by the Gospel, not by the sinful culture, to honor God and effectively evangelize.  Listen to the Apostle Paul. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Base your life together on your i...

Cheerful givers are God’s beloved stewards and distributors of God’s gracious blessings. Introduction Review: God owns everything and we are his stewards.Faithful stewards are careful...

Main idea: Five principles about debt to help us be faithful stewards of God’s money  Deal with your heart first (1 Timothy 6:6-19) Competing loves (10) Competing hopes (17) A generous G...

Genesis 1:26-28  Matthew 25:14-30 Main idea: Take hold of your privileges and responsibilities as God’s steward for a purposeful and satisfying life.  Consider the King and His ...