Main idea: Live out the holy calling of the church by representing Christ to the world and the church.  1 Corinthians 1:2, 9 Revelation 4 1. Associate with sinners like Jesus did. Be salt and light in the world. (1 Cor...

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” —John 1:1 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you ...

Three Gospel realities behind church discipline: Gospel Story (1 Corinthians 15:2, Romans 6:1-2) Gospel Call (Mark 1:15) Gospel Identity (1 Corinthians 1:2)     Main ide...

Forsaken Life, True Life By Evan Hammond As a boat with torn sails, I cannot go on. And as one without anchor, neither can I stay steadied. Th...

The last piece of Spiritual Armor Paul describes is the only piece of armor that is offensive. It helps us answer the question, “How do I attack?” Up to this point, every piece of armor has been a defensive tool against the enemy’s tactics. ...

Effective disciple-making comes from being a humble disciple who makes humble disciples. Take Paul's fatherly warning and imitate Paul's example by considering humble power and making yourself easy to love. Introducti...

On May 5, two men celebrated their graduation from the Faith Bible Church location of The Master’s Seminary. Training pastors is one way Faith partners in the Gospel with sister churches throughout our region and even around the world. ...

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...

The believer’s confidence, strength, and hope for daily obedience is anchored in the eternal promise of their salvation. The realities of justification, sanctification, and glorification which are accomplished through the blood of Jesus Christ t...

Main idea: Follow the Apostle Paul and pop the bubble of pride with a cruciform life. Stick with scripture and add nothing.Remember that God’s grace is the source of all fruitfulness.Follow Paul as he followed Jesu...

Have you ever wondered why the truths of God’s Word are so compelling to some people, while to others they couldn’t be more crazy? You could say the exact same thing to identical twins who have had the same upbringing, and one of them will joy...

The devil’s arrows are dipped in the tar of deceit and lit by the flame of wickedness. Lies, deception, half-truths, doubts: These are what the flaming darts are made of. The shield of faith is the believer’s only hope when it comes to defendi...

In the early 2000s, the Gonzaga campus Bible study through Faith Bible Church’s college ministry was thriving. Faith had many students attending Gonzaga University. When that generation graduated, the numbers d...

Main Idea: Regard gospel ministers the way God wants us to regard them, leaving judgment and praise for Him. God’s standard for servants and stewards Man’s insufficient standard God’s final and suff...

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...

The devil’s arrows are dipped in the tar of deceit and lit by the flame of wickedness. Lies, deception, half-truths, doubts: These are what the flaming darts are made of. The shield of faith is the believer’s only hope when it comes to defendi...

Introduction Big Idea: Four imperatives to abandon the wisdom of this age and the jealousy it produces. Don’t deceive yourself. Become a fool to the wise of this age. Don’t boast in men....

When the Faith Bible Church elders shared their plan to include the whole church in the Faith in Five door-to-door neighborhood outreach, there was fear in the pit of my ...

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...

What’s the first thing you picture when you imagine a soldier prepared to fight? It probably wasn’t their feet, was it? And yet, when faced with a charging enemy, among the first preparations anyone does before they engage is stagger their fee...

Main idea: Four realities about the local church that compel you to faithfully minister the Gospel The church is God’s temple.God’s Spirit dwells in God’s people.God will destroy anyone who destroys a local chu...

Have you read or listened to modern book series like Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia more than once? If you have, it means you can read the greatest book ever written, the Bible, over and over your whole li...

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...