Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

Announcement of the Resurrection

February 8, 2023 PM, Matthew 28:1-8.In just under two months (April 9, 2023) we will be celebrating the resurrection of Christ. But today in our verse-by-verse study in Matthew, we are already at the Scripture which reveals that miraculous event which is at the very foundation of the Christian faith. The text does not give any “theology” or “explanation of the meaning” of the events. It just recounts what happened. Let us read through it with Matthew and see what we can glean.
One thing we glean is this: the glorious truth of the resurrection must be told. So commanded the angel of God.

The Proper Use of the Law

February 5, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 1:8-11.Our assistant pastor helpfully explains that there were certain false teachers who were misusing the Mosaic Law in the church at Ephesus. Paul was instructing Timothy how to deal with them by showing how the Law could be properly used within the context of the gospel of Christ.
Scripture reading for this service was Romans 3.

The Offering of Isaac

February 5, 2023 AM, Genesis 22:1-24.In this passage, Pastor Postiff explains that Abraham's conduct confirmed his righteousness before God. That righteous standing was obtained by faith earlier in his life but was now demonstrated by works. True faith saves; true faith then works.
Scripture reading was in Acts 3.

Why is In-Person Church Attendance Required?

February 5, 2023 SS, Various."Membership has its privileges." So says the marketing slogan of American Express starting back in 1987. But when we are talking about being part of (a member of) a church, it has far more than just a few scant privileges. It has massive responsibilities and blessings. Being a formal member is not just having access to a list of "perks."
For those who have forgotten, I thought it would be a good time to remind us about our responsibilities and blessings as members of our local church, and in particular what that means for in-person ministry and attendance at meetings.

God’s Promise and Protection

January 29, 2023 AM, Genesis 21:1-34.God promised a son to Abraham and Sarah, and He brought that promise to fruition. God protected Hagar and Ishmael as a corollary benefit to His blessing of Abraham. And God protected Abraham from the unbelieving people around Him in the promised land.
What do you suppose God has done and can do for you?
Our Scripture reading was in Acts 2.

Exposition of James 3

January 29, 2023 SS, James 3.Our teacher explains James 3 and focuses on the dangers of misuse of the tongue. He reminds us that the tongue can have a powerful impact.

Purpose of Paul’s Command: Love

January 22, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 1:4-7.The apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to correct false doctrine in Ephesus so that the believers will exhibit genuine Christian love. This love arises from three character traits: a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Our focus in church ministry should be to cultivate those characteristics in each and every Christian person.
Scripture reading was in Romans 2.

Abraham and Abimelech

January 22, 2023 AM, Genesis 20.After some initial remarks about Sanctity of Life Sunday, Pastor Postiff taught through Genesis 20. After the incident of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham "goes on with life" and resumes moving about the land that God had deeded to him (v. 1). The first incident narrated for us is about the interaction of Abraham and Abimelech. In it we learn:
Abimelech taking Sarah was a threat to the fulfillment of God’s promise that a son would come to her via Abraham. God was dead serious about His promise. He is just as serious about the integrity of marriage.
We see a worldly pagan king rebukes a follower of God. This is a sad testimony of the behavior of God’s people, and it happens too often (2 Samuel 12:14, Rom. 2:24, 2 Peter 2:2).
Your sin can lead others to sin.
Patterns of sin are hard to overcome.
God restrains sin. Ask Him to restrain your own sinfulness. Pray that He leads you away from temptation.
Handle sin maturely by confessing it and making it right. Do not make excuses for it.
Scripture reading was in Acts 1.

Exposition of James

January 22, 2023 SS, James 1:19-3:12.Mr. Widgeon takes us into a study that ranges throughout chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the letter of James. He highlights the importance of hearing God's word, and the danger of the tongue, among other themes.

When Jesus Died

January 18, 2023 PM, Matthew 27:51-56.A number of signs (divinely arranged significant events) happened right around the time of Jesus's death. They included the tearing of the veil in the temple, the earthquake, the resurrection of some Old Testament-era saints, and some critical observations by the soldiers and onlooking women. Listen in to hear about these events and their importance.