Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

Two Ways, Part 2

August 11, 2021 PM, Matthew 7:13-29.Jesus taught things straight up. He did not mince words, use evasive language, or speak uncertainly or in generalities. He spoke clearly, specifically, directly. He cut to the heart of the matter, not beating around the bush or stopping short of what is truly needed. Consequently, the people were amazed. They were not left in the dark or able to “interpret” His words in a self-favoring, “donothing” sense. They understood, and it was clear, unlike the teaching of the Pharisees and Scribes before Jesus came onto the scene. I suspect that there are still people out there who, though inoculated against such authoritative teaching, can still experience a breakthrough case of the gospel and be saved. Millions of souls need direct, soul-saving teaching of God’s word. They are not getting it out there in the world with all the mish-mash of stuff out there. Christian faith is life transforming. It is live saving. It is life-preserving. It is the only safe option in the storms of life and the coming deluge of judgment. You must be settled on the Rock of your salvation, Jesus Christ, else you will be crushed by the fall of your house onto your head.

Two Ways

August 8, 2021 PM, Matthew 7:13-29.Jesus taught things straight up. He did not mince words, use evasive
language, or speak uncertainly or in generalities. He spoke clearly,
specifically, directly. He cut to the heart of the matter, not beating
around the bush or stopping short of what is truly needed.
Consequently, the people were amazed. They were not left in the
dark or able to “interpret” His words in a self-favoring, “donothing” sense. They understood, and it was clear, unlike the
teaching of the Pharisees and Scribes before Jesus came onto the
scene. I suspect that there are still people out there who, though
inoculated against such authoritative teaching, can still experience
a breakthrough case of the gospel and be saved. Millions of souls
need direct, soul-saving teaching of God’s word. They are not
getting it out there in the world with all the mish-mash of stuff out
there. Christian faith is life transforming. It is live saving. It is life-preserving.
It is the only safe option in the storms of life and the coming
deluge of judgment. You must be settled on the Rock of your
salvation, Jesus Christ, else you will be crushed by the fall of your
house onto your head.
Our Scripture reading was found in 1 Chronicles 5:1-1-26.

Teaching Grace - On the Christian Life

August 8, 2021 AM, Titus 2:11-15, Part 2.We learned about saving grace in the prior message. In this one, we
learn about teaching grace, which we could also call sanctifying
grace. In verse 14, we will see sacrificing grace.
God has explained through Paul the basis for living and doing church
the way that was commanded in chapters 1 and 2. That basis is the
grace of God that brings salvation and sanctification, and teaches
us to look forward to the coming of Christ. This is sufficient
motivation for us to live the Christian life.
The two things—salvation and sanctification—are inseparable. You
cannot profess to know God and then in works deny Him. That is
not Christianity. You must profess God and your grace-driven
works must demonstrate the reality of your profession.
Good works do not cancel grace or obtain grace; they are the fruit of
grace! Grace trains and enables this kind of life.
Our Scripture reading was found in Ezekiel 4:1-10.

Intro to the Book of Obadiah

August 8, 2021 SS, Obadiah.In this message James Widgeon leads our new study in the book of Obadiah, with supporting Scripture from Genesis, Numbers, and Acts on the two sons of Issac, Jacob and Esau. Jacob would receive the birth-rite blessing of Issac, His Father, even though Esau was born first. Jacob's descendants would form the later Israelite's and Esau's descendants would form the Edomite's. These two nations would forever be at enmity with the other.

The Captives Who Returned to Jerusalem, Part 2

August 4, 2021 PM, Ezra 2:64-3:7.In this message Pastoral intern Jansen Lorch leads our continued study in the second book of Ezra. We study the list of people who were the descendants taken captive by king Nebuchadnezzar and who later returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his own city. Some of these men would help rebuild the Lord's temple. Additionally, when the Jews returned to Jerusalem, their first act was to rebuild the altar where it was before. Their first priority was worship.

Missionary Report: God’s Work in New Zealand

August 1, 2021 PM, Various.In tonight's message we are blessed to welcome guest speaker Jack McMahan who provides an update on what the Lord is doing in New Zealand followed by a Q and A session. Please continue to pray for the McMahan's that the Lord would provide opportunities for them to share Him with others.
Our Scripture reading was found in 1 Chronicles 4:1-43.

The Preeminent Christ

August 1, 2021 AM, Colossians 1:15-23.In this message we are again welcomed by speaker Jack McMahan who leads our study on God the Father having exalted Jesus: He is Preeminent: 1) in relation to the Fath - exact image, 2) in relation to creation - creator and sustainer, and 3) in relation to the church - the head. His work of reconciliation is Preeminent, is He preeminent in your life?
Our Scripture reading was found in Ezekiel 3:1-27.

Lord’s Table Service: Institute of the Lord’s Supper

August 1, 2021 SS, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.In this message we have the privilege and blessing of welcoming Jack and Beverly McMahan, who leads our message today focused on five key concepts of sharing the Lord's table.

The Golden Rule

July 28, 2021 PM, Matthew 7:12.In this message Pastor Matt teaches us the importance of not just saying, but doing. Not just thinking, pondering, commenting, or connecting it to other texts. Rather, the Lord wants us to observe/keep/obey/follow/put into practice
this principle. We do not obey because we are sinners. We do not obey to our own hurt.
Others do not follow this because they too are sinners. We do not do to
others as we would have them do to us because we think on our own
things, about ourselves, and we do not stop to think about others.
Further, we do not put God first. We have to love God with all our hearts,
and then we can love our neighbors properly. If we put self first, God and
others come last. We have to put God first, and then others will come
along in the right order, and then self last.
I wonder… do you think we should treat God as we like him to treat us?

Ask!

July 25, 2021 PM, Matthew 7:7-11.The Christian can confidently ask God for whatever is needful. Not
only is this an opportunity available, but Jesus commands it. Ask!
The believer can rely upon God’s goodness to give what is best in
response to that request. Even if you do not know how to ask, or
what to ask for, you can be confident that God is good and He will
respond in the best possible way to your request.
Our Scripture reading was found in 1 Chronicles 3:1-24.