Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

Sound Doctrine

January 15, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 1:3-7.The Apostle Paul was endowed with power by Jesus Christ. Paul writes to Timothy to remain in Ephesus, to address the false teachers who taught unsound doctrine. There was much division in the church, some desiring to be teachers of the law but not understanding accurately what they were teaching. We see Paul's intent of his letter to Timothy, that the church must soley consist of the accurate gospel of Jesus Christ, the only sound doctrine.
Our Scripture reading was found in Romans 1:1-32.

Sodom and Gomorrah

January 15, 2023 AM, Genesis 18:16-19:38.This passage falls naturally into five sections. God reveals to Abraham
his plans to judge Sodom for its sin, Abraham intercedes for the
righteous people living there, and then two angels go to Sodom
and survey the situation and rescue Lot and his two daughters.
Lot’s life post-Sodom was a mess.
Note that in remembering mercy toward Lot, God was honoring His
servant Abraham and the covenant that He had made with
Abraham. Here are some wise principles: Avoid drunkenness because it is often
associated with immorality. Do not hesitate to leave an evil
situation, like Lot should have. Show true and protective
hospitality like Lot did. Be boldly insistent in intercessory prayer
like Abraham. Intercede for God’s mercy on the saved as well as his
longsuffering toward the lost. Be diligent to know God and be
known by Him.
Is the sin named after the title city in this section the worst of the
worst? Not by a long shot. Such a lifestyle is sinful, but a person
involved in it can turn away from it (repent) and believe in Jesus.
The result? God will completely forgive that person and wash them
as clean as can be. Rejecting Christ is a far more serious sin, for
there is no other rescue from that. And note this: Matthew 10:12-
15 and 11:23-24 tell of sins that will receive a worse judgment than
Sodom. What are those sins? In the first case, it consists of not
welcoming the disciples of the Lord and not listening to their
words. This consists of rejecting the Christian message and
messengers. In the second case, it is that the Lord Jesus did mighty
works authenticating His identity and ministry in Capernaum.
Rejecting Jesus, who was clearly sent from God, is worse than the
sins of Sodom. God expects that you will receive His gracious gift of
revealing Himself whether through miraculous works, Biblical
words, or Christian workers.
Our Scripture reading was found in Song of Solomon 8:1-14.

Messiah Scourged, Mocked and Crucified, Part 2

January 11, 2023 PM, Matthew 27:45-50.We continue studying the suffering of Jesus after the trial in front of Pilate and substitution of Barabbas. Things progress downhill rapidly. The gospel portrays for us a severely suffering Messiah. His physical suffering was matched by the emotional torment of nearly everyone turning against Him. The world was basically opposed to this perfect Man. They did so with almost complete misunderstanding of Him, even mocking him for who He really was. Let’s make sure we review: Jesus had the power to come down from the cross, but it was not God’s will for Him to do so. Thus it was not His will to do so. God’s will was for Him to go farther—to die, and be buried, and then to conquer the situation by rising from the dead. He saved others, and He can also save YOU. He did not save Himself because He had to provide for YOUR salvation. He is in fact the Son of God, and He is in fact the King of Israel. He fulfilled the OT prophecies concerning the suffering servant, and will return as conquering lion of Judah when the time is right.

Trials and a Believers Response, Part 5

January 15, 2023 SS, James 1:1-27.In this message speaker James Widgeon continues our study in the book of James. In the book of James we see evidence of various kinds of trials or situations among the believers. Churches today can expect similar trials. If we understand the various trials mentioned in the book of James, believes will be equipped, knowing how to respond to these when they do occur in our present lives.

Greeting from Paul to Timothy

January 8, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 1:1-2.In this message Jansen Lorch leads our new study in the book of Timothy. We consider the greeting, where comments stated in these first two verses form the foundation of the letter. Paul invoked upon Timothy the same grace, mercy, and peace that God gives us. We can experience His grace, mercy, and peace continuously, thanks be to God!
Our Scripture reading was found in 2 Chronicles 36:1-23.

Isaac Promised

January 8, 2023 AM, Genesis 18:1-15.Take a moment to review what we have studied lately in Genesis.
Start with chapter 12—God’s initial description of the terms of the
Abrahamic covenant. Abram moved to Egypt temporarily.
In chapter 13, Abram moved back to the promised land and had to
split from Lot because of their combined herd size. Lot moved
toward Sodom, a decision that would prove devastating in two
separate incidents in the future.
The first such incident was in chapter 14, where Lot was kidnapped by
a coalition of kings that came against Sodom and other allied cities.
Abraham retrieved him, and Melchizedek came out and blessed
Abram who had returned from defeating the kings.
In chapter 15, God officially made (“cut”) the covenant with Abram
and promised the land to his descendants.
Hagar bears Ishmael in chapter 16, the result of a hare-brained (rash
or ill-judged) plan to get Abram an heir since he and Sarah could
not seem to make that happen. God’s tender care toward Hagar is
shown.
Finally, in chapter 17, God reiterates the covenant a third time and
gives a physical sign—male circumcision—to remind the nation of
the blessings of the covenant (Abram will multiply, nations and
kings will descend from him, the land grant) and of their
responsibilities in it (walk blamelessly, keep the covenant).
Notice the cyclical nature of this portion of Scripture: God’s promise,
man’s failure and God’s rescue, God’s promise confirmed, man has
another failure, God remains faithful, and then God promises—and
requires faithfulness in His people.
Our Scripture reading was found in Song of Solomon 7:1-13.

Trials and a Believers Response, Part 4

January 8, 2023 SS, James 1:1-27.In this message speaker James Widgeon continues our study in the book of James. In the book of James we see evidence of various kinds of trials or situations among the believers. Churches today can expect similar trials. If we understand the various trials mentioned in the book of James, believes will be equipped, knowing how to respond to these when they do occur in our present lives.

Messiah Scourged, Mocked and Crucified

January 4, 2023 PM, Matthew 27:26-44.We continue studying the suffering of Jesus after the trial in front of
Pilate and substitution of Barabbas. Things progress downhill
rapidly. The gospel portrays for us a severely suffering Messiah. His physical
suffering was matched by the emotional torment of nearly
everyone turning against Him. The world was basically opposed to
this perfect Man. They did so with almost complete
misunderstanding of Him, even mocking him for who He really
was. Let’s make sure we review: Jesus had the power to come down from
the cross, but it was not God’s will for Him to do so. Thus it was not
His will to do so. God’s will was for Him to go farther—to die, and
be buried, and then to conquer the situation by rising from the
dead. He saved others, and He can also save YOU. He did not save Himself
because He had to provide for YOUR salvation. He is in fact the Son
of God, and He is in fact the King of Israel. He fulfilled the OT
prophecies concerning the suffering servant, and will return as
conquering lion of Judah when the time is right.

Lord’s Table Service: Why Did God Chose You

January 1, 2023 PM, Deuteronomy 7:1-26.In this message Pastor Matt leads our study by answering the following questions: Why did God choose Israel? Why Did God chose 'You'? How did God's covenant with Abraham grant you His favor and Grace?

Anna the Prophetess on the Birth of Messiah

January 1, 2023 AM, Luke 2:36-38.When reading this short account about Anna, we would have to work
hard to avoid some serious questions for ourselves.
• Do we care about what Christmas really means?
• Are we like “those who looked for redemption”?
• Are we as keen as they were to hear from Anna her aged
wisdom, or do we throw all that to the side of the road and
barrel down the highway of life oblivious to what our elders
have learned and what God has promised to do in the world?
• Are we like Anna, who served God diligently for decades of her
life even after her dear spouse passed away?
• Do we give thanks to God—for anything?
• Do we have good insight into God’s word?
• Are we going to be faithful all the way into our old age?
• Will our faith be expressed in the manner God ordains in this
era—in connection with our church family?
Our Scripture reading was found in Song of Solomon 6:1-13.