Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

Priorities of the Church

November 14, 2021 SS, Acts 1-2.In this message Pastor Matt leads our study by first asking the question "What's the priority of the Church?" The priorities included 1) teaching the doctrine of the Gospel 2) Carrying out the Great Commission 3) fellowship with other believers 4) praying 5) baptism 6) and witnessing to others. These are where our focus should be as a church of God. Perhaps we have been focused on things other than these key foundational truths? We must recenter our focus and strive to be the church that God has called His people to be.

The Right Understanding of the Sabbath

November 10, 2021 PM, Matthew 12:1-13.In this message Pastor Matt leads our continued study in the book of Matthew, focused in chapter 12. The Pharisees
became enraged at Jesus because of His miracle. They could not
“trap” him and it was obvious to the onlookers that Jesus was
absolutely right. Instead of humbly taking defeat and changing
their thinking, they went out and figured out how to destroy Jesus.
That is a typical tyrannical approach at work.
So what is the right understanding of the Sabbath? It was not a harsh
condemnation of all activity on Saturdays design by God to be
slavishly followed. It was a day of rest designed for man to refresh
himself and spend time in worship. It was a day to do good as
needs presented themselves. It was not a prohibition against all
“doing” but a time to set aside normal labor.

Lord’s Table Service: Sovereignty and Responsibility, Part 2

November 7, 2021 PM, Matthew 11:25-30.In this message Pastor Matt leads our continued study through the book of Matthew, chapter 11. The Jewish leaders thought themselves as wise and prudent whereas the followers of Jesus Christ were like children. Yet we see that God revealed Himself to those who believed in Him. We see Jesus' powerful affirmation that He is the sovereign God, where Christ claimed that the task of executing the divine will had been committed to Him. Jesus provides an open invitation to all who hear - but phrased in such a way that the only ones who will respond to the invitation are those who are burdened by their own spiritual bankruptcy and the weight of trying to save themselves by keeping the law.
Our Scripture reading was found in 1 Chronicles 16:1-43.

Qualities of a Sound Church

November 7, 2021 AM, Titus 2:1-15.In this message Dr. Mark Snoeberger leads our study in the book of Titus, chapter two. We see that sound doctrine is for older men, older women, younger women, young men, and bond servants reflects the duty of everyone in the church. We also see how God's sovereign purpose in calling out elders and in commanding His people to live righteously to provide the witness that brings God's plan and purpose of salvation to fulfillment.
Our Scripture reading was found in Titus 1:1-2:10.

Justification and Sanctification

November 7, 2021 SS, Various.We are thankful to welcome Dr. Mark Snoeberger today, along with his wife, Heather. Dr. Snoeberger is associate
Professor of Systematic Theology at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. In this message, we study the relationship between justification and sanctification.

Sovereignty and Responsibility

November 3, 2021 PM, Matthew 11:25-30.In this message Pastor Matt leads our continued study through the book of Matthew, chapter 11. The Jewish leaders thought themselves as wise and prudent whereas the followers of Jesus Christ were like children. Yet we see that God revealed Himself to those who believed in Him. We see Jesus' powerful affirmation that He is the sovereign God, where Christ claimed that the task of executing the divine will had been committed to Him. Jesus provides an open invitation to all who hear - but phrased in such a way that the only ones who will respond to the invitation are those who are burdened by their own spiritual bankruptcy and the weight of trying to save themselves by keeping the law.

Missionary Report: Moved to Serve the Lord, Part 2

October 31, 2021 AM, Isaiah 6:1-5.What a blessing to welcome Tim and Cristina Goosen, along with Andres, to FBC today. They have served with GMSA in Argentina since 1996, and FBC has been a supporter since that time! Thank you for your ministry, Tim and Cristina! In addition to a report on the latest happenings in Argentina, Tim gave a message focused on how God desires a reverent, Spirit-filled life in view of the tremendous glory of God.
Our Scripture reading was found in Hebrews 1:1-14.

Missionary Report: Moved to Serve the Lord

October 31, 2021 SS, Isaiah 6:1-5.What a blessing to welcome Tim and Cristina Goosen, along with Andres, to FBC today. They have served with GMSA in Argentina since 1996, and FBC has been a supporter since that time! Thank you for your ministry, Tim and Cristina! In addition to a report on the latest happenings in Argentina, Tim gave a message focused on how God desires a reverent, Spirit-filled life in view of the tremendous glory of God.

Woe to Unrepentant Cities

October 27, 2021 PM, Matthew 11:20-24.John had his doubts, and needed confirmation for his weary and depressed soul. But entire cities full of people refused to receive Jesus's teaching. They wanted no change. The cities actually saw the works of Christ as well—the same ones John's messengers saw—and did not care about the implications of those works for their spiritual lives.

Jesus Gives His Estimation of John the Baptist

October 24, 2021 PM, Matthew 11:7-19.Herod had rendered his verdict on John: perhaps a prophet, but worthy of prison for declaring God's will about marriage. The crowds agreed that John was a prophet. Jesus explains that John is the greatest person ever born. He explains further that neither he nor John were accepted by Israel, despite their vastly different approaches to ministry. The leaders and people were simply implacable.
Our Scripture reading was in 1 Chronicles 15:1-29.