Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

Introduction to Practical Evangelism, Part 2

October 16, 2022 SS, Various.In this message Jansen Lorch leads our continued study on practical evangelism. We review the fundamentals of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this lesson and the ones to follow, we study how Christians can reinforce our ability to communicate a clear and full gospel message.

A Valley of Weeping?

October 12, 2022 PM, Psalm 84, Psalm 30.About Psalm 84: I was told that the Valley of Baca meant
Valley of Weeping. We have some dear church members
who are going through the Valley of Weeping now and
understanding that Psalm would help us to minister to
them. May God bring comfort to all who are in distress in our
churches. Remember too that it is not just portions of Scripture
considered and applied with the help of God’s Spirit that
bring comfort. God very often uses believing people to
bring comfort to others in the church family. He uses the
preaching of the word by our Bible teachers, the
presence of encouraging people, the service of dedicated
helpers, the gifts of generous givers, and the prayers of
the saints. All these different ways help those in need to
make it through their difficult times.

The Coming of the Son of Man, Part 4

October 9, 2022 PM, Matthew 24-25.We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him, make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local church, and wait expectantly for His return.
Our Scripture reading was found in 2 Chronicles 29:1-36.

The Global Deluge

October 9, 2022 AM, Genesis 7:1-8:22.The universal flood is important for Bible-believers to uphold, just like
it is important to believe the creation account as written. If we
cannot trust the opening chapters of our Bible, then we cannot
trust any of it. God had Moses write what we needed to know. He
then ensured its accurate transmission to us.
Second, the flood account is not something of which to be ashamed,
as if it were a myth. It really did happen, despite all the denials by
people today. Do not be ashamed of the Bible’s teaching even if all
your scientific friends mock it. Being ashamed is evidence that you
fear people more than you respect God.
Third, the flood is an example of how God can and will judge the
world just as easily as He created it. He will do so again, though the
next time with a world-wide tribulation, followed by the millennial
kingdom, at the conclusion of which the earth will be destroyed by
fire (2 Peter 3:7, 10, 11, 12). So no, all things will not continue
forever as they have in recent history. Substantial changes are
coming. Are you ready?
Finally, because of the continued evaluation of mankind as extremely
sinful (8:21), we intuitively understand the need to do as much
good as possible in this world. We are to restrain sin. We are to
train our children to be righteous people, and hopefully saved
people. We are to demand our kids to be righteous while they are
in our home, and even beyond. Christians today are a major reason
that the world has as much good in it as it does. We need more,
and it is a lot of work. We need to vote to restrain sin. We need to
advocate to reduce evil.
Our Scripture reading was found in Proverbs 27:1-27.

Introduction to Practical Evangelism

October 9, 2022 SS, Various.In this message Jansen Lorch leads our study and introduces our topic of practical evangelism. We begin to review some of the various methods we can use when sharing the gospel of Christ. In this lesson and the ones to follow, Jansen hopes in the weeks ahead we can reinforce our ability to communicate a clear and full gospel message.

The Coming of the Son of Man, Part 3

October 5, 2022 PM, Matthew 24-25.We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him, make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local church, and wait expectantly for His return.

The Coming of the Son of Man, Part 2

October 2, 2022 PM, Matthew 24-25.We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him, make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local church, and wait expectantly for His return.
Our Scripture reading was found in 2 Chronicles 28:1-27.

The Lead-up to the Flood

October 2, 2022 AM, Genesis 6:1-22.This chapter introduces Noah’s genealogy (see 6:9 and through 9:29)
and lays out the background for the universal flood judgment that
God poured out on the planet and its inhabitants. Noah did according to what God commanded him. What a breath of
fresh air that is! This is no fanciful tale, no myth nor legend. It is actual history. Also
note God’s evaluation of the earth throughout the chapter (v. 3, 5-
7, 11-13). It is bleak. Actually, the situation is not much better
today (Eccl. 7:29). Let us be like Noah – just, perfect, walking with
God, and doing what God commands.
Our Scripture reading was found in Proverbs 26:1-28.

Lord’s Table: Rewards for Overcomer

October 2, 2022 SS, Revelation 2-3.I observed something this week when reading the book of Revelation
chapters 2 and 3, and I wanted to share it with you. I probably
have heard this before, or saw it before, but it really stuck out this
time reading through the New Testament.
Perhaps the most well-known repeated feature of these short letters
to the churches is the call for those who have an ear to hear.
Another aspect of them that is well-known is the criticisms that the
Lord lays at the feet of many of the churches for areas where they
need to repent. And we need to heed all of those. But there is
another repeated feature that is an encouragement. I am encouraged by these words. I hope you are too.

The Coming of the Son of Man

September 28, 2022 PM, Matthew 24-25.We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do
not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be
faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to
live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him,
make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local
church, and wait expectantly for His return.