Message 4 audio from Youth Winter Camp 2024 (Battle Ready) Main Idea: Remaining steadfast in the war requires staying awake in prayer.  Point 1: When is it necessary to stay awake in prayer? Point 2: What shoul...

Main idea: Keep absorbing and implementing the essential gospel Grasp the fullness of the gospel Acknowledge your relationship to the gospel Prioritize the essential good news Christ...

My wife Linda and I reach two significant milestones this spring: We cross 25 years of vocational ministry and 20 years as teaching pastor. What have we seen? These words from David ring true: “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from...

Main idea: Love learns in a respectful and orderly way in church gatherings. Learn respectfully in the church gathering1 Corinthians 11:3-10Ephesians 5:22-331 Timothy 2:9-13Remain submissiv...

Main idea: Three guidelines for public worship to promote edification and avoid confusion. Avoid serving to be seen (v. 26).Practice speaking to be understood (v. 27-28).Use collaboration to be more clear (v. 29...

Main idea: Love others by using your gifts to build them up. Pray that God would help you build others up, not alienate them.Use your gift intelligently, not thoughtlessly.Grow up in your thinking; don’t be childi...

Main idea: Love believers by using your gifts to build them up. Pursue what builds up the church not yourself Upbuilding: Encouragement: Consolation: Pursue what is beneficial not what...

Main idea: Strive to live in love because it is what makes you valuable in the Body of Christ. Value Love Properly (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)Verify Love’s Presence (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) A...

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 ...

Paul ends the first half of his letter with a prayer. All of these blessings that he has explained in chapters 1–3 do not happen automatically. They are ours in Christ. But since they are from the Lord, we need to seek the Lord in laying hold of...

Our generous Father provides for His people! Amid increased costs, General Fund giving during the first quarter of the fiscal year has kept up with budgeted giving, while expenses remain below budget. ...

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...

Each summer, Faith Bible Church sends short-term teams to support our Gospel partners around the world. While only a small number can feasibly go, these teams are an expression of our unity in Christ with the global church. Whether se...

Main idea: Check your heart well before taking the Lord’s Supper Am I giving the Lord’s Supper it’s proper weight?Am I causing division or strife in the church?Am I considering the Lord’s discipline?...