Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

The Elusive Melchizedek

November 20, 2022 AM, Genesis 14:18-20.God introduces an important person in a very oblique way in the
three verses of this Old Testament narrative. This person is a
prototype of the Messiah. There is no record of his birth or death,
so it is like his priesthood popped onto the scene and never really
stopped. I believe he died, and that he was not a pre-incarnate
appearance of Jesus on earth. Then God promised to make
another priest in this sparse line/order, and that priest is Jesus the
Messiah. He Himself is blessed, and blesses God, and favors His
people. He delivers us from sin. He is worthy of all the tithes and
offerings that we could make.
Our Scripture reading was found in Song of Solomon 2:1-17.

Jesus Preached the Good News, Part 2

November 20, 2022 SS, Various.There are many great lessons we can glean from Christ’s witness to the Lost. As you read through these passages, it may be helpful to write down observations you see in the text. What wording does Jesus use? What is the right response that Jesus call for from them? How does Jesus speak to them personally? How does Jesus preach differently to an individual versus a large crowd? Answering these kinds of questions from the text can undoubtedly help us in our evangelism.

Agonizing Prayer

November 16, 2022 PM, Matthew 26:36-46.Dinner has ended. The disciples are processing the bad news of Judas’s betrayal, Peter’s denial, and all the disciples fleeing. They were on the way to the Mount of Olives. We review the setting, the mindset of the Lord Jesus, and the three rounds of prayer leading up to the when Judas and the authorities came to arrest Jesus. Jesus directed the disciples that it was time for all of them to be going. Of course, He knew that He would not get away from the authorities. However, the other disciples would not want to be arrested. Nor did Jesus permit them to be persecuted at this time. He protected them to the end (John 17:12).

The Fragrance of the Gospel Diffused Through Christians

November 13, 2022 PM, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17.The message of Christ creates a twofold effect on its recipients. It is repulsive to some, that is, to unbelievers, yet it is life giving to those to do believe. We know from the context of this passage that the Apostle Paul had experienced much pain and difficulty in his ministry to the Corinthians. Paul wrote exhortations to address problems within the church of Corinth and worked with Titus to obtain the state of the church. The Corinthian church received Paul's message well. Paul praises God who led the Corinthian church in triumph, through Him.
Our Scripture reading was found in 2 Chronicles 32:1-33.

Abram’s Land and His Rescue of Lot

November 13, 2022 AM, Genesis 13:1-14:17, 21-24.Now that we have seen Abram’s family history and the initial giving of the Abrahamic Covenant, we will learn about some more of his travels, his
dealing with Lot, and his interactions with the peoples around him.We do not find the gospel in every passage in the Bible. But what we do
find, especially in the Old Testament, can give us wisdom that leads us to
salvation (2 Tim. 3:15). Furthermore, what we find there reveals God’s
evaluation of different ways of living and can help us avoid
“boneheaded” decisions like those made by Lot. Those decisions might
seem right at the time but looking back we will see that they were stupid.
Reading Scripture and thinking about what we read will help us gain
godly experience without having to make so many of those bad decisions
ourselves. Take Abram’s character as the main lesson: he was peaceable, generous, kind, a man of God-centered worship and integrity, and one who wanted God to be honored above all else. He recognized that the blessings in his life came from God. Where did this originate in Abram? No doubt it started with his relationship to God. He was a man of faith, and God blessed him in that faith. Each of us ought to look at our lives and see if we are like Abram.
Our Scripture reading was found in Song of Solomon 1-17.

Intro to the Book of James

November 13, 2022 SS, James.In this message speaker James Widgeon leads our new study in the book of James. We focus our attention to the audience James is writing too, the 12 tribes of Israel which are scattered. The Gospel of Christ was delivered through various people as instruments, to share the Him with the world. These servants were the first fruits of Jesus Christ, beloved brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Disciples Stumble

November 9, 2022 PM, Matthew 26:31-35.Bad news keeps coming for the disciples. Someone was about to
betray Jesus. He will not share the fruit of the vine with them again
until the Kingdom. Now, Jesus makes another difficult
announcement. The Lord did not stop His mission just because His close friends failed
Him. He kept going and completed the work.

Lord’s Table Service: Evangelism Testimonials and Communion Questions and Answers

November 6, 2022 PM, Various.A few of our brothers share their testimonies and experiences evangelizing to college students recently and follow up by lifting each one in prayer. Pastor Matt also answers questions pertaining to the Lord's Table Service and how it ought to be carried out.

Abrahamic Covenant

November 6, 2022 AM, Genesis 11:27-12:20.At this point, we have reached the account of Abraham. He is the
center of attention through chapter 25. This is quite a history lesson which sets the stage for the rest of the
Old Testament. It helps us understand where the Jewish people
came from and gives us an early promise of the gospel. It reminds
us to obey what God tells us to do, and to trust Him enough to
persevere in obedience even if it seems somewhat dangerous.

Jesus Preached the Good News

November 6, 2022 SS, Various.There are many great lessons we can glean from Christ’s witness to the
Lost. As you read through these passages, it may be helpful to write
down observations you see in the text. What wording does Jesus
use? What is the right response that Jesus call for from them? How
does Jesus speak to them personally? How does Jesus preach
differently to an individual versus a large crowd? Answering these
kinds of questions from the text can undoubtedly help us in our
evangelism.