Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

In the Beginning

August 21, 2022 AM, Genesis 1:1-2:3.I recommend you and your students learn about modern cosmology
and evolution in order to be conversant with “people of the
culture” today. Do not be afraid to hear it taught. But have a strong
foundation in creationism. Do not be fooled by the “self-organizing
chaos” theory promoted today. It is just a new “learned” form of
pagan thought. Learn how to speak kindly to evolution-believers
about your own beliefs and where they come from. Be able to
show them by manner and content that you are reasonable and
have a God-honoring answer for their view. And do not be afraid of
science. Use it to glorify God like many scientists of old.
Recognize in all of this that God made the universe, and derivatively,
he made YOU. You are responsible to Him.
Our Scripture reading was Ezekiel 48.

The Doctrine of Divine Judgement Part 2

August 21, 2022 SS, Various.In this message Pastor Matt speaks on the doctrine of divine judgement. It is a troubling topic for some, which deals with eternal punishment for sin. All sinners who do not repent of their sins and trust in the Lord Jesus will be eternally separated from Him. The doctrine is abhorrent to those who do not follow Christ.

The Parable of the Wedding Feast

August 17, 2022 PM, Matthew 22:1-14.Many are invited to the wedding feast of the Lord, but few are actually going to enjoy the feast. There is a broad way and a narrow way. Which way are you headed towards? The wickedness of the recipients who did not accept the kings invitation, had no excuse for refusing His invitation and thus entry to the kingdom of heaven was denied. Those who are not born again cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Believers are citizens awaiting to enter the kingdom of God, the wedding feast! Praise the lord! Christians can look forward to be a participant of the wedding feast, part of the wedding party, sitting at the front table with the Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord!

Introduction to Nahum Part 3

August 14, 2022 PM, Nahum 2.I am struck by how similar the 2015 ISIS offensive in Iraq, which advanced rapidly since June 2014, looked like the Assyrians, and the Babylonians after them. The religion is different, but the brutal tactics are eerily similar. God is not mocked. Galatians 6:7 says that what someone sows, they will certainly, eventually, also reap. Whether soon, in this life, or later in judgment, the results will make clear what kind of seed was planted in life. The Ninevites planted a terrible crop with their wickedness, and received a commensurate harvest. Those who live by the sword will die by it as well (Matt. 26:52). The specific 14 situation of Nineveh offers the general principle that God judges wickedness. Those who oppose God, He will oppose. Those who conspire against God, God has a plan for them too. Those who do damage to God’s people will suffer damage themselves. As they increase their sin, they heap up for themselves increased judgment. Our nation, the United States, is doing that just now. Some sins are practiced by a minority; but those who applaud and support those sins are many more (Romans 1:32; read the entire passage from 1:18-32 and let the full effect sink in). We believe God is righteous. We know He is. We see that He expresses judgment in very harsh and even mocking terms which might offend our sensibilities. But this shows that righteousness is not incompatible with severe judgment against sinners, and we see it in both testaments. What God prophesied through Nahum did indeed happen. In 612 B.C. the kingdom of Assyria was destroyed. God’s word was vindicated, around 40 years after it was written. God’s promises always come to pass—whether for good or for calamity. Bank on it!
Our Scripture reading was found in 2 Chronicles 21.

Clarity of the Gospel

August 14, 2022 AM, Various.In this message Pastor Matt leads our study focusing on the topic of clarity of the gospel. Are you clear on what the gospel really is? What assurance do you have? Do you believe the whole gospel according to the bible?
Our Scripture reading was found in Ezekiel 47.

The Doctrine of Divine Judgement Part 1

August 14, 2022 SS, Various.In this message Pastor Matt speaks on the doctrine of divine judgement. It is a troubling topic for some, which deals with eternal punishment for sin. All sinners who do not repent of their sins and trust in the Lord Jesus will be eternally separated from Him. The doctrine is abhorrent to those who do not follow Christ.

Introduction to Nahum Part 2

August 10, 2022 PM, Nahum 1.I am struck by how similar the 2015 ISIS offensive in Iraq, which advanced rapidly since June 2014, looked like the Assyrians, and the Babylonians after them. The religion is different, but the brutal tactics are eerily similar. God is not mocked. Galatians 6:7 says that what someone sows, they will certainly, eventually, also reap. Whether soon, in this life, or later in judgment, the results will make clear what kind of seed was planted in life. The Ninevites planted a terrible crop with their wickedness, and received a commensurate harvest. Those who live by the sword will die by it as well (Matt. 26:52). The specific 14 situation of Nineveh offers the general principle that God judges wickedness. Those who oppose God, He will oppose. Those who conspire against God, God has a plan for them too. Those who do damage to God’s people will suffer damage themselves. As they increase their sin, they heap up for themselves increased judgment. Our nation, the United States, is doing that just now. Some sins are practiced by a minority; but those who applaud and support those sins are many more (Romans 1:32; read the entire passage from 1:18-32 and let the full effect sink in). We believe God is righteous. We know He is. We see that He expresses judgment in very harsh and even mocking terms which might offend our sensibilities. But this shows that righteousness is not incompatible with severe judgment against sinners, and we see it in both testaments. What God prophesied through Nahum did indeed happen. In 612 B.C. the kingdom of Assyria was destroyed. God’s word was vindicated, around 40 years after it was written. God’s promises always come to pass—whether for good or for calamity. Bank on it!

The Book of Habakkuk Part 3

August 7, 2022 PM, Habakkuk 3:1-19.Dr. Mark Snoeberger completes the exposition of Habakkuk in chapter 3.
Our Scripture reading was 2 Chronicles 20.

The Book of Habakkuk Part 2

August 7, 2022 AM, Habakkuk 2:1-3:1.Dr. Mark Snoeberger continues his exposition of the book of Habakkuk in this second of three messages.
Our Scripture reading was Ezekiel 46.

The Book of Habakkuk Part 1

August 7, 2022 SS, Habakkuk 1:1-2:1.We welcome Mark Snoeberger who leads our study in the three chapters of the book of Habakkuk. In chapter 1, Habakkuk asks a question about where was God during the takeover of Jerusalem. We experience similar situations in a 21st century context. What does a response of faith look like when a national or personal disaster occurs? If we can get a handle on what God tells Habakkuk, we can respond faithfully in similar situations.