Do you know how destructive the web of false world religion is and what happens to it in the end? Revelation 17 graphically describes what every person needs to know about its identity, how it ends and the only way to overcome its grasp.

What occurs when God brings His final end-time judgment upon a Christ-rejecting world? Revelation 16 depicts the sobering and revealing events to come that cause us to evaluate how we live today.

Every believer in Christ knows that God is holy, but what does that mean, and how are we to respond? In Revelation 15, we will discover the answers to these critical questions that develop a greater devotion and expression of worship in His people.

Believers have experienced it, the lost are in need of it, many will reject it. What is “It?” The eternal gospel! Join with us this Sunday as we look at how Saul of Tarsus allowed the eternal gospel to not only save him, but to stir a passion within him to make sure the whole world knew about IT!

Just how far will Satan go to deceive the masses? This Sunday, we will see the sobering and staggering reality of the devil’s ultimate deception and the only way to not be ensnared, as unveiled in Revelation 13.

Are we as believers crazy to think we can truly praise the Lord everywhere and in everything--the victories, the defeats, the mountaintop, the valley, the joy, the sadness? Join us this Sunday as we look to Psalm 150 to answer this question. Just a hint, we are NOT crazy:)

Many times, when we face troubling situations or seasons in life, we are tempted to feel like we are lost and alone with no real hope. As we continue our sermon series, “Summer in the Psalms”, we are encouraged by Asaph in Psalm 77 to remember the past faithfulness of the Lord. Join with us this Sunday as we worship Jesus together and find comfort in recalling His faithfulness!

The world around us is roaring and chaotic. The natural world and nations of the world appear out of control. Psalm 46 tells us this is not new. Do you want to know how to have deep peace and serenity in a world that doesn’t provide either of those? Psalm 46 provides the key to finding and knowing the refuge that can only come from knowing God.

How are the faithful to respond in moments of pain, anguish, and despair? In a fallen world, these times come and go for all of us. Before they do, how can we train our hearts to respond? In the midst of his own incredible turmoil, King David wrote Psalm 27, which serves us as a training of the heart to respond to those painful moments when the goodness of God and the painfulness of the moment appear to be in conflict. What do we do when we know God is good but it feels like he is not? -

This week we are excited to kick off our “Summer in the Psalms” sermon series with Psalm 1. The psalmist identifies two ways people choose to live their life. He writes of, “The Way of the Word and The Way of the Wicked.” The question is how does one live out the way of the Word when our flesh drives us toward the way of the wicked? Join us this Sunday as we discover the powerful way the Lord allows His righteousness to be pursued

There is much more than meets the eye when it comes to the spiritual war between God and Satan. Revelation 12 gives us a fascinating look into the nature of the war and how believers today and in the future become overcomers in Christ.

God always has a witness in the world.  You are a Christian who worships today because of this reality.  Revelation 11 highlights the unique testimonies God will manifest in the end times to bear witness of His sovereign character and power.

This week at our FX Camp, we have focused on being "all in for Jesus". To make this journey our reality, we must each learn to live by faith. In Revelation 10, we will uncover some surprising insights about how God nurtures our faith in Him and His word.

In a rarely taught section of Revelation, we discover just how deep the problem of human depravity is. Chapters 8 and 9 vividly show how great our need is for God's mercy in the midst of His judgments.

This morning, we will take a look at a fascinating journey into the future as we study Revelation 7 and see the merciful character of God put on full display during the greatest judgments the world will ever face.

What will occur when God brings His final judgment of the world? In Revelation 6 God gives a riveting look into the future of the events that take place on earth before Jesus Christ returns from heaven.

As believers, we long for the eternal worship of Jesus in His presence in Heaven. But until then, what does worship of our Savior look like here on earth? This morning, we look to Psalm 63 to gain understanding of how a lifestyle of worship is displayed by the believer.

We are familiar with worshipping Jesus Christ on earth, but what will it look like in heaven? In Revelation 5, we get a glimpse of the awe-inspiring worship of Jesus in heaven and what drives this celebration of Christ.

Heaven. Everyone has heard of it, and most believe it exists. But what is heaven really like? In Revelation 4, Jesus gives John a unique glimpse into the glory of heaven, as we will see this morning.

How do believers in a church thrive in the love of Christ? In the fascinating letter to the church at Philadelphia recorded in Rev. 3:7-13, Jesus outlines how Christians live well in His love.

“Code Blue” is a life-threatening situation for both your body and a body of local believers. This Sunday, we will discover what Jesus calls a spiritually dying church to do based on His letter in Revelation 3:1-6.

When you hear the word church, what immediately comes to your mind? This morning, we’ll dive into Ephesians 4:11-16 to discover Jesus’ plan to build His church and how He expects His church to be unified in truth and love!

Do you know the road to deep devotion to Christ may very well start with doubt? In John 20:19-31 we find a fascinating account of how this took place 2,000 years ago and discover how God continues to bring great devotion to Christ in the lives of people who started with doubt.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

What happens when a church sacrifices truth in the name of tolerance? In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus sends a letter to the church at Thyatira, explaining how to address the cancerous problem of tolerating sinful beliefs and behavior.

What does it look like for a church to be spiritually compromised, and how serious is the issue? As we’ll see this morning, Jesus’s letter to the church at Pergamum answers these questions and reveals how Christians are to respond when compromises with the world have taken root in the church.

Amid a culture that is constantly about sin, self, and secularism, is it even possible to live a pure life? The Apostle John would answer with a resounding yes. This morning as we look to 1 John 1:5-10, we’ll learn how to prioritize living a pure life before the Lord.

Who or what are you living for? In Revelation 2:8-11 we discover a letter Jesus wrote to a church living under immense pressure that reveals how to live for Christ for a lifetime.

What is the ultimate priority of the church? In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus focuses on this paramount priority as He directs every church to keep and cultivate what is central to their existence.

Who is Jesus, and what is His ministry today? Recent research shows that most people, including many Christians, are confused when it comes to these essential matters. As we will discover this Sunday, Revelation 1:9-20 gives us the clarity we so desperately need.

Are you getting ready for the return of Jesus Christ? Before you answer, take a close look at Revelation 1:1-8. As we will discover this Sunday, the introduction to the fascinating final book of the Bible shows us exactly what we need to know and do as we live for Christ and await His coming.

Is it possible to consistently make the right decisions or choices throughout our lives? This morning we will look to Proverbs 3:1-12 to answer this question as we gain understanding in how to become a person who embodies wisdom.

We often learn best by seeing an example. When it comes to living out wisdom, God gives us a picture of a person who embodies His wisdom, as vividly described in Proverbs 31:10-31.

Will wisdom be your way of life? Before you answer, look at Proverbs 9. This unique chapter in the Bible strikingly reveals wisdom and foolishness and presents the criteria we need to know to make the choice that is pleasing to God.

Will wisdom be your way of life? Before you answer, look at Proverbs 9. This unique chapter in the Bible strikingly reveals wisdom and foolishness and presents the criteria we need to know to make the choice that is pleasing to God.

What must a person have to be wise? As we will discover in Proverbs 2:1-19, God's answer is surprising. Only those who pursue the two essential traits Solomon highlights will grow to embody the wisdom God gives.

How can we as believers grow in wisdom and understanding so we may live out a life well pleasing to the Lord? Join with us this morning as we look to Proverbs 1:1-7 to answer this question.

How do you think you would have responded to the birth announcement of Jesus if you were living in that time? Join with us this Christmas Eve morning at 10:45am as we study Matthew 2:1-12 and experience two different responses: one of fear and desperation and the other that moved people from wander to worship. We can’t wait to worship Jesus together!

Why are the birth announcements regarding Jesus Christ so important? As we will discover in our study of Matthew 1:18-25, the announcement of Christ’s birth develops the devotion of His people in two compelling ways.

There are few things more precious and exciting than parents announcing the birth of their child! This birth announcement brings joy and jubilation to all who hear. This morning, we will explore how God announced the birth of His Son to Mary, how she responded, and how the impossible becomes possible through Him!

In the final passage of 2 Timothy we discover the two factors that will most influence our faith in Christ. As we explore verses 9-22, we will also learn how to focus our faith on God and His truth when we could become emotionally overwhelmed.

Do you have a mission statement that guides your life and recalibrates you in difficult times? In 2 Timothy 4:6-8 we learn how to do this from the Apostle Paul, who shows us that the convictions we hold guide the life that we live.

How important is the “preaching of the word” to you? In 2 Timothy 4:1-5 the Apostle Paul highlights why it is an absolute necessity that the Scriptures are taught and the mindset and manner for doing so.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Mentors can make all the difference, as we will discover this morning. 2 Timothy 3:10-14 gives us an inside look at the Apostle Paul’s strategy to develop spiritual depth in the lives of other people.

Do you know how important it is for Christians to live out their faith amid a fallen world? This Sunday, we will discover the challenges we face and how to develop a biblical worldview as we study 2 Timothy 3:1-9.

How would someone describe your character? This Sunday, we will learn to develop Christ-centered character as outlined in 2 Timothy 2:20-26.

You have heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” There are priorities that healthy Christians develop that integrate the truth of Scripture, as we will discover in our study of 2 Timothy 2:14-19.

None of us wants to be spiritually superficial. We will discover this Sunday in 2 Timothy 2:8-13 how God develops depth in His people.

Our lives reflect our priorities. As we dive into 2 Timothy 2:3-7 this Sunday, we will discover the mindset of Christ-centered disciples who live with clearly defined priorities.

Discipleship. Most Christians know we are to be involved in doing this, but we may not know how to go about it. This morning in 2 Timothy 2:1-2 we will explore the top two priorities of disciple-makers and discover how we can follow Jesus’s disciple-making pattern.

Who are some of the people who have been great encouragers in your life? This morning we will meet some unforgettable people whose contrasting lives help us learn the dynamics of life-giving relationships from 2 Timothy 1:15-18.

What are your life’s greatest treasures? This morning, we will discover from 2 Timothy 1:8-14 why spiritually healthy Christians place preeminent value on treasuring Jesus Christ and His gospel.

How do you refuel your soul, especially when life has drained you? This morning, we will discover in 2 Timothy 1:1-7 how God replenishes our faith.

Jesus is Lord over all, but is He Lord over you? As we will discover this morning, Luke 24:36-53 highlights the characteristics Jesus develops in those who know Him as Lord of their lives.

Is Scripture sufficient in providing all we need to know about Jesus? Join with us this morning as we look to a valuable life-lesson direct from the words of Jesus as He answers this question for us.

How we respond to Jesus has eternal implications. This morning, we will explore Luke 23:32-43 and see two very different responses to Jesus Christ while He was on the cross and discover their unique bearing on our lives today

Curious? That is perhaps our first reaction when Jesus calls a person to Himself, as we will see this Sunday in a famous scene from Luke 19:1-10. People are still thinking and singing about this unusual encounter for excellent reasons!

Caution! Our response to the warnings God gives reveals our place in eternity. In Luke 16:14-31, Jesus explains the signs of a wayward heart and tells a story that shows the outcomes of rejecting Him versus receiving Him.

Have you ever lost something valuable? Many of us have and we know the search for it can become all-consuming. There are times our lost item is never found, but when the item is found, we rejoice with great joy! In the book of Luke, we see God and the angels in Heaven rejoice when a lost sinner repents and is found! We invite you to worship with us this Sunday as we continue to study the Gospel of Luke learning how to apply its life lessons in our journey with Jesus!

This Sunday, we are going to learn a life lesson from Jesus on how to have a right focus, which impacts all aspects of life. We'll learn about trading temporal, perishable, earthly things of little value for treasure that will not wear out, rust or fade away. It’s called the great exchange.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, many believers find themselves fatigued, frustrated and fuming. Jesus, in the Gospel of Luke, helps equip us to avoid and overcome these issues by teaching us the valuable life lesson of prioritizing our time with the Word. Join with us this Sunday as we discover how to apply this valuable life lesson!

We live in a culture where religion, politics, race, and economics determine how we love our neighbor. According to Luke, Jesus provides a countercultural worldview on this. He commands us to love our neighbor without exception. Join with us this Sunday as we learn how to live out this valuable life lesson from Jesus!

How do you follow Jesus in this life? The answer to this central question is found in an unforgettable encounter with Jesus revealed in Luke 5:1-11 in which He called His first disciples 2,000 years ago.

There are three central truths that every person needs to know about Jesus that are highlighted in His hometown visit recorded in Luke 4:13-30. How you respond to these truths makes an eternal difference in your life.

In light of the trials and trouble we encounter, how do we “stand in the gap” as believers who are strong in prayer? As we will discover this morning, Ephesians 6:18-20 is key text for learning how to pray as a way of life.

A helmet and sword are two essentials in a body of armor. What do each of these pieces of the armor of God have to do with our readiness for the spiritual battles we face every day? This morning, we'll look to Ephesians 6:17 to answer this very important question.

Do you know how to apply your faith in the face of trouble? This morning we will continue our series in Ephesians on the armor of God and discover in verse 6:16 that how we apply our faith in Christ makes all the difference in our lives.

Did you get your shoes tied this morning? Likely, you are ready to go when it comes to your footwear. Ephesians 6:15 shows us how to be prepared each day to share and show the gospel of peace, which is an essential part of the footwear included in the armor of God.

How equipped are you to walk with God in the midst of the dangers the Devil poses in this world? Everything we need God has given us in Christ as we find out in Ephesians 6:10-14.

Did you know there is a spiritual war going on? Ephesians 6:10-13 reveals how believers in Christ can stand strong in the ongoing spiritual battle they face by revealing Satan’s strategy and the Savior’s resources.

God has called us to carry out our work “heartily” unto Him. What does this actually look like within the environments in which we work? This morning, we will take a look at Colossians 3:22-25 to understand how our work is not only an act of worship, but how it also allows us to point others to Christ!

God has called us to carry out our work “heartily” unto Him. What does this actually look like within the environments in which we work? This morning, we will take a look at Colossians 3:22-25 to understand how our work is not only an act of worship, but how it also allows us to point others to Christ!

How does our relationship with Christ make a difference in how we go about our jobs? This Sunday we will discover from Ephesians 6:5-9 how our faith transforms the way that we work, wherever that may be.

What will you do with Jesus? Easter provides the world a God-ordained opportunity to learn of the significance of the resurrection of Christ and how knowing Him personally transforms our lives eternally as revealed in Matthew 28:1-15.

The most important question in human history was asked by a Roman governor 2,000 years ago. It’s a question that is timeless, and every person’s response has eternal implications.

We can all agree that parenting can be quite the challenge. Fortunately for us, God has graciously provided His instruction on how we can become parents who raise up a godly generation. This morning, we will be encouraged and equipped to carry out this call we have as parents. Even if you are not a parent, or if you are a grandparent, you, too, will be encouraged to raise a godly generation!

If you are a parent, how prepared are you to carry out one of your most significant roles? As we will discover this morning, Ephesians 6:4 gives us the guiding principles for godly parents. This one verse can make all the difference!

Will a godly family thrive in today's culture? Our culture and the world would not only tell you no, but many would insist that when a family is pursuing God, they will in no way thrive. Join us as we discover that it is not only possible to be a thriving, godly family, but it is exactly what God desires for your family.

What is God’s vision for marriage? This Sunday we will continue our series on “Marriage and Family” and discover the God-exalting roles He has for husbands and wives and how we fulfill His divine design.

Have you realized the importance of honor in your home? Ephesians 6:1-3 highlights just how foundational it is for children of every age to honor their parents.

What is God’s vision for marriage according to the Bible? This morning we will continue our series on “Marriage and Family” and discover the meaningful and God-exalting roles He has for husbands and wives.

When it comes to marriage, divorce, and the significance of being single, our current culture is completely confused. As we begin our series on marriage and family we will take a close look at what God has revealed on these most significant subjects.

Did you know that God’s great priority for His people is that we are to be a people of praise? This Sunday we will look at Ephesians 5:18-19 and explore the fascinating past, present and future of how the living God is worshiped in song.

The key to experiencing the fullness of life that God offers is revealed in Ephesians 5:18-21. This morning we will discover how to be filled with God’s Spirit and how His presence makes all the difference in our lives.

How can we really know the will of God? Every believer would like to know how to answer this critical question, especially when faced with a significant decision. This morning, we will look at Ephesians 5:17 and take a deep dive into the Bible to discover how to discern the will of God.

How much do you value wisdom? This Sunday we discover from Ephesians 5:15-16 the tremendous blessings that come when the wisdom of God becomes our way of life.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be imitators of Christ. This imitation consists of walking in love, but it also consists of walking in light. Join with us this Sunday as we study Ephesians 5:3-14 with the purpose of understanding how to biblically live out our calling to be the light of Christ in this dark world.

Wow! Look what God is doing. We are coming together to celebrate God’s faithfulness in this “milestone moment.” What a privilege it is to be part of Fellowship Bible Church as we rejoice in His work in us and through us!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023. I want you to know that you are not here today on accident. You are not sitting in church on New Year's Day, or looking at these notes at some point later – on accident. God has a plan for you and your next steps. I am excited to walk through verses that help us know what God is calling us to BE in 2023.

Go tell it on the mountain, Jesus Christ is born! As we gather this Christmas Sunday morning, we will look at the importance and impact of proclaiming the Good News of that first Christmas morning with those around us and to the ends of the earth! Join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Why did God send His Son to this earth? In John 17:24-26 we discover some of the most remarkable, and rarely noticed realities, that have been made possible with the coming of Christ. This is Christmas from God’s perspective!

What is on your Christmas list? We will discover this morning what Jesus specifically asked His Father for as recorded in John 17:13-24. These words reveal the heart of why Jesus came to this earth.

Gifts. The word itself evokes anticipation, curiosity, and gratitude. But have you ever considered the gifts God has given? This morning, we will discover from Jesus’ prayer in John 17:6-12 three of the greatest gifts given by God that lead us into love, joy and worship.

You have probably had a lifetime celebrating Christmas, but have you ever considered Christmas from God’s perspective? This Sunday we will start a fascinating study beginning in John 17:1-5 and see the significance of Christmas from an eternal standpoint.

Do you enjoy facing adversity in your life? I’m sure the answer is a resounding NO! So, is it possible to experience adversity with a thankful heart? We invite you to join with us this Sunday as we look to the example of our Old Testament friend, Joseph, to answer this question with a resounding YES!

How do you live a life of love? It is a deep question, and as we will discover today, Ephesians 5:1-2 has a profound answer. Get ready to dive deep into the wondrous ways of God!

Forgiveness is difficult. Hurt and pain run deep when we have been offended or sinned against. However, God has provided a way for believers to pursue and carry out forgiveness toward others. He has also given us powerful instruction on how to ask for forgiveness. Join with us this Sunday as we explore the art of forgiveness!

I am sure you were told to not play with fire. Fire is dangerous and destructive, just like sin. That is why Ephesians 4:30-32 is so vital to our well-being. As we will see this morning, it shows us the key to life change in Christ.

Have you ever stolen? Have you used your words to hurt someone? I would guess that we all have. Jesus, when He saved us, called us to a different way of life. Join with us this Sunday as we study Ephesians 4:28-29 to ensure we are pursuing His righteousness and holiness of truth.

How do you really walk with Jesus Christ in this life? This life-changing reality is explained in Ephesians 4:17-24. I am looking forward to our time of worship this morning as we take these steps of spiritual growth together.

God’s goal is for His people to grow together to become spiritually mature. How does this really happen? We will discover the answer to this essential question as we take a deep dive into Ephesians 4:14-16 this Sunday.

God's purpose for the church is to bring Him great glory. We will discover how God does just that as we look at the true purpose of the church described in Ephesians 4:11-13. Fellowship, this is our focus.

Have you ever thought about who spiritual gifts were intended for, or who has the authority to grant them, or even furthermore, what are their purpose? Maybe you have entertained this question as well: "How do I know if I have one and how am I able to identify it?". This Sunday we will study Ephesians 4:7-10 to answer these exact questions.

How does Jesus really make a difference in people? Ephesians 4:1-6 shows us how our calling in Christ is to be manifested in our lives.

How do you see the greatness of God? The visible expressions of God are highlighted in Paul’s concluding statement recorded in Ephesians 3:20-21. As we will see this Sunday, the powerful presence of God is hidden in plain sight.

We all value maturity, both personally and in the lives of others. In fact, we are pretty good at identifying the presence or absence of maturity in people. This Sunday in Ephesians 3:14-19, we will discover how spiritual maturity becomes our reality.

Are you making the most of your life? As we will discover this Sunday, the Apostle Paul gives us a personal look at how to do just this. Take it from Paul, this passage in Ephesians 3:1-13 is life-changing!

Is unity among the great diversity of people in the world even possible? God is presently accomplishing a remarkable unity among those who are trusting in Him, as we will see this Sunday in three powerful images presented in Ephesians 2:19-22.

Is racial reconciliation even possible? How does God bring unity to the great diversity and the disunity that exists among people? This Sunday we will see God’s answer to one of our world’s most pressing questions as we study Ephesians 2:11-18.

"Have you been sent?" This is a simple question every Christian of every age needs to examine. This Sunday, we will consider how we are called to “Engage Our World” with the gospel, fulfilling the mission given to us by Jesus.

A simple question as a great reminder for the Church: Who is the foundation and authority of the Church? Join with us this week as we look to Christ the Cornerstone!

“The gospel that we preach determines the disciples that we make.” As we will discover this Sunday, Bill Hull’s insightful words drive home the importance of understanding the true nature of the gospel and its effect on our lives as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-10.

Every Christian has a testimony, but only 50% of believers are prepared and willing to share their faith. Join with us this Sunday as we look at Ephesians 2:1-7, with the purpose of encouraging and equipping every believer to have the confidence to share their salvation story.

How does God move you and me beyond inch-deep Christianity? The much needed answer to this question is given to us in Ephesians 1:15-23. Let’s ask God to open “the eyes of our hearts” as He transforms our lives when we worship Him this Sunday.

How should we respond to God’s grace beyond initially trusting Christ for our salvation? Our personal response to God’s grace should evoke gratitude that compels us to love and serve Him. Ideally, we should consider one another as valuable as God does. Join us this Sunday as we let God’s word (Eph. 1:15-17) guide us to a life of service and love for God and for one another.

Can we be confident that our salvation is secure? Many believers have struggled with this exact question. When we trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior we are given this promise. This Sunday we will explore Ephesians 1:13-14 and rejoice in our salvation being sealed and secure through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Who are you? Many people find their identity in what they do. But when we trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we begin to discover that who we really are is found in who He is and what He has done. This Sunday we will explore Ephesians 1:7-12 and rejoice in our true identity in Christ.

Do you know that we exalt God when we celebrate His work of salvation with others? This is so important, yet do we often follow Paul’s example in doing this well? This Sunday, we will discover from Ephesians 1:3-6, that there is a profound depth to the manner and mystery of how God has brought about the redemption of His people.

What do Christians really need to become all that God desires? As we begin our study of the Letter to the Ephesians this Sunday, we will discover the nature of the “True Church” and find that even from the opening verses, God has given us all that we need to become all that He desires.

As we follow Jesus in how we love, the big question is, “Is it even possible to truly love others in a way that reflects Christ’s love for us?” In 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, Paul provides for us a resounding, "YES!" Join with us this Sunday as we look at how to live out Christ-like love in our every day lives.

If you ever felt overworked and under-appreciated, then you can relate to the lady we meet in Luke 10:38-42. It is one of the unforgettable scenes in the Bible that reveals one of life’s most important lessons, especially to all who feel the weight of so many responsibilities.

How is your heart? We all know the importance of our physical heart’s well-being, but our heart for God and His people is of eternal importance. This Sunday we will discover how to assess the condition of our hearts from Luke 10:25-37 and how to love as God intends.

How do you follow Jesus as a way of life? This is at the heart of what Jesus presents in Matthew 8:18-27. There are a lot of “fans" of Jesus, but what He calls for and develops are “followers" of Him, as we shall see first-hand this Sunday.

Following Jesus with our lives is God’s command for us, but it doesn’t come easily. We must be strong in his grace as we fight the good fight, face competing forces, and farm this battlefield called earth. His grace is enough, and His message is worth the hardship. Let’s follow Jesus together as we explore Paul’s encouragement to Timothy.

There is so much riding on your style of leadership. Yet, many people have not given much consideration as to how they lead with their family, at work, in school, and at church. In Matthew 20:17-28 Jesus addresses the barriers to and essential characteristics of life-giving leaders.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Our lives and eternity are defined by the answer to this question and our response to the facts. On this Easter Sunday we are going to investigate the answer to this central question of all eternity.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Who is Jesus? This is one of the most important questions that every person in the world must answer. Our eternity rests on our earthly response to Him. This Sunday we will look at a fascinating event in history from John 9 that clearly presents the identity of Jesus.

Redemption revolutionizes lives. This Sunday we will explore the wonders of redemption starting from Ruth 4 to our present lives. Redemption reveals the depth of God’s love; and when we understand, it gives us every reason to rejoice.

Do you know that God is advancing His kingdom agenda in your life? Even though we may not feel like it or see it very clearly in the present time, we learn from Ruth 4 how God accomplishes His work through the lives of His people.

Every person should have the experience of planting seeds and seeing them grow. Amazing growth is exactly what we observe in Ruth 3. This Sunday we will discover how the seeds of love bear the fruit of action. God develops His people with His loyal love.

Facing the unknown can be daunting and at times it can paralyze us from moving forward or taking the next step. The fingerprints of God run all through our lives and today we will look together at how His fingerprints can provide confidence for you and me to face the unknown and take the next step.

Fingerprints are fascinating. Just like there are unique impressions that can be left by human fingers, there are distinct patterns of God’s providential work in our lives that we will discover how to detect from Ruth 2:17-23.

Just like hikers watch for cairns to assure them they are on the right trail, God provides particular trail markers that highlight His presence in our journey in life, as we will discover this Sunday in Ruth 2:1-17. We certainly do not want to miss how to move forward in this life by faith.

How do you follow God in a fallen world? This morning we will discover from Ruth 1 what every believer needs to know to thrive in the midst life’s challenges and the world’s opposition.

Bitterness can be blinding. If we do not know what to do with the hardships and suffering in our lives, resentment can become our defining feature. This Sunday we will discover from Ruth 1:19-2:1 what happens when we are blinded by bitterness and how God brings hope and help.

Every person experiences times when life seems overwhelmingly difficult. In those seasons we can miss experiencing God’s hope when life seems hopeless. This Sunday, in Ruth 1:6-18 we will learn from a lady who is drowning in sorrow and discover how we can experience true hope in the midst of our trials.

As Christians we know that God is great, but in times of significant difficulty we may find ourselves asking, “Is He good – and specifically is God good to me?” This Sunday we begin our study of the fascinating Book of Ruth that answers this very personal question in profound ways.

Is there a divine purpose for singleness? At present, 40% of American adults are single. This Sunday we are going to take an insightful look at passages in 1 Corinthians 7 that highlight the significance of singleness in God’s kingdom plan. No matter what your marital status, this message is for each of us.

What are the most important things you want to pass on to your children and see woven into the fabric of their character? Like the old three “R’s” of education, the three “R’s” of parenting, relationship, respect and responsibility, are indispensable in the development of our children.

When you hear the word marriage, what comes to mind? This week we will look to God’s word to discover His thoughts on marriage as well as seek to understand how we can live out a healthy biblical marriage in today’s culture. I want to encourage you to join with us this Sunday as we pursue Christian Living through the lens of marriage. Matthew 19:3-6, Colossians 4:18-19, Ecclesiastes 4:12

How can we really live with hope in 2022? For this to be our reality, we need what only God can provide. This Sunday we will discover from Romans 15:13 how we can truly experience hope as we look forward to all that God has for us in this new year.

During this Christmas season we have been discovering and rejoicing in the reality that, “Hope is born!” If you have received the gift of God which is Jesus Christ Himself, how do you live in His hope as a way of life? This Sunday we will learn how from Romans 15:1-7.

(Christmas Eve Service 2021) People give gifts for a variety of reasons at Christmas: to share joy, express love, meet needs; some feel a sense of obligation. But there is one gift, the gift given by God, that is absolutely unique and unparalleled in value. Have you opened the gift that God has given to you?

Where do you find hope? This Sunday we will take a fascinating journey of discovery going through Isaiah 8:19-9:7 and see firsthand how God brings eternal and personal hope to believers living in the midst of the darkness of the world.

The Christmas season takes on a whole new significance when you see from the Scriptures just how remarkable the birth of Christ really is. This Sunday we are going to discover one of the great mountain peak promises of biblical revelation from 2 Samuel 7. Hope is born for the unexpecting!

Many people today are asking, “Is there any hope to be had in what seems like a hopeless world in which we live? I’m joyful to share that in Romans 12:12 we are given the answer! Join with us this Sunday as we discover in whom we find this hope!

How is your health? Doctors can help us assess our physical health and Mark 16 gives us the priorities of those who are spiritually thriving in Christ’s kingdom. We are looking forward to a great Sunday of worship as we conclude our study of the Gospel of Mark.

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? All of Christianity and genuine relationship with God rests on the answer to this one question. This Sunday we will examine the evidence recorded in Mark 16:1-8 and discover the basis of our faith and why it makes an eternal difference.

How do you know that Jesus really died on a cross and why does it matter? On Sunday we will explore the powerful facts presented in Mark 15:39-47 that are the basis of our life-changing faith in Jesus Christ who was crucified, died, and buried on our behalf.

Of all the momentous events in human history, what took place on the cross of Jesus Christ is the most significant of all. This Sunday we will discover from Mark 15:33-39 why Jesus on the cross is the pinnacle moment in history and how it changes our lives forever.

If the opportunity presented itself today, would you be able to present the gospel? This week we will look to Luke 18:9-14, as Jesus, surrounded by the self-righteous crowd, shares a parable teaching what it truly means to be justified. Join with us as we get a glimpse into how Jesus uses an “I” exam to share the gospel with truth and grace!

How well do you know Jesus at the cross? How we live and worship is directly tied to the degree we see the Savior through His suffering. This Sunday we will see from Mark 15:15-32 the unforgettable way the complete humility of Jesus makes salvation in Him a reality.

To gain an understanding of the depth of God’s love and justice, you must take into full account the events recorded in Mark 15:1-15. This morning we will take a first-hand look at how Jesus was condemned to death so that we can truly experience life in Him. The glories of the gospel are on full display!

Failure. It’s a word we not only know but have experienced. Today we will see from Mark 14 the five steps toward a spiritual meltdown and how God restores and uses broken people. This is going to be a special day of baptisms and celebrating the love that never lets us go.

Knowing the depth of Christ’s love leads to growing in our relationship with Him. As we immerse ourselves in Mark 14:43-65 this Sunday, we will make some fascinating discoveries of just how deep Christ’s love is for His people. What a joy it is to realize the sovereignty and the love of the Savior.

Every one of us is far too familiar with failure. What we need to know, and experience, is that our failures are not our final story because of the commitments of Christ. This morning we will discover these life-changing realities from Mark 14:26-42.

Have you noticed how understanding brings appreciation? This is true when it comes to significant achievements and events in history. This is especially evident when it comes to Communion. This morning, we will take the familiar practice and discover from Jesus’ words, recorded in Mark 14:22-26, the great significance of this key practice for believers.

How does Jesus develop depth in His disciples? Our ability to know and experience the answer to this question makes a significant difference in our relationship with Him. Today we are going to discover how Jesus shapes His disciples for significance from Mark 14:12-21. Taking this to heart is life changing.

Every day each person makes thousands of choices. Most decisions have seemingly little bearing on the overall direction of your life, but the one that is critical is, “How are you responding to Jesus Christ?” This Sunday we will discover three unforgettable responses to Jesus from Mark 14:1-11.

How are Christians to live in light of Christ’s second coming? Just hours before the cross, Jesus tells us exactly the answers we need as recorded in Mark 13:23-37. This morning, we will see and apply the priorities that Jesus calls His people to live out.

Are we in the end times? The last year and a half of a worldwide pandemic, locust plagues in East Africa and the Middle East, and international tensions have heightened apocalyptic awareness. Jesus reveals in Mark 13:1-27 how we are to be ready for His return. This morning we will focus on His instructions.

There is a big difference between knowing that Jesus is Lord and following Him as Lord. The Lord of our hearts is revealed by the traits in our lives. This Sunday we will see from Mark 12:38-44 two of the most important features in the lives of those who follow Jesus as Lord.

Knowing The big story of the Bible points us to Jesus Christ and how we find our identity in Him. This morning, we will discover how the power of Christ and His gospel brings redemption and real meaning to those who humbly seek Him.

There are a few questions that are so critical that our response to them sets the trajectory of our lives, both in this life and for eternity. We will explore two of those essential life questions this Sunday from Mark 12:28-37. What we learn and how we respond will make all the difference.

Is there life after death? If so, what will it be like? The answers to these profound questions are revealed by Jesus in Mark 12:18-27 as we will discover this morning. If heaven is your home, this passage will give you a lot of insight as to what it will be like.

We exalt Christ through every aspect of our lives -- through our witness, through our worship, and through our works! When the church comes together as a team with unified hearts of humility, with a servant-minded focus, and a desire to carry out our obedience as an act of worship, Christ WILL be exalted! Join us this Sunday as we study Philippians 2:5-11.

God’s work is accomplished by teamwork. Living out the traits of a Christ-centered team is essential for any church, ministry or family. In Philippians 2:1-4, we will discover that God provides the strength and direction we need to flourish in the relationships and ministries we share.

I am sure you have heard that there are two things you shouldn’t talk about – religion and politics. As we will see this Sunday, Jesus addresses both in Mark 12:13-17 when He powerfully speaks to how kingdom citizens relate to God and government.

Pride is powerful. The presence of pride can have significant, long-term, negative effects. This Sunday we will see how Jesus highlights the destructive power of pride and the only hope for a sure foundation in life in an unforgettable story he told in Mark 12:1-12.

What does it look like when you have an authority issue with God? Today we will examine the top two reasons why some people reject the authority of Jesus found in Mark 11:27-33 and discover what rejoicing in His sovereignty looks like.

The more secular our society gets, the more it compels individuals to seek transcendence, purpose, and authentic spirituality. The Gospel of Mark is the account of Jesus’ life and ministry that has been used to bring millions of people to trust in Christ and has fortified the faith of those who follow Him. This Sunday we will dive back into our study of this life-changing book.

Hello, Fellowship! I am very excited you have joined us on this Sunday morning. Today we will explore the purpose of trials – God’s divine design in life’s trials, and His divine provision during life’s trials. In this life we will have trials, but they are meant to bolster and mature our faith. Let’s explore God’s word to find out how that happens. ~Brian Davis, Elder

The focus of our faith determines the future that we face. Who or what is the foundation of your life? This Sunday we will delve into Jesus’ grand conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:24-29 and discover the key to having an eternal foundation for life.

Warning! In Matthew 7:15-23 Jesus gives one of the most alarming passages in all of Scripture when He details the two greatest dangers that keep people from trusting and following Jesus Christ. This Sunday we will see how Kingdom Citizens can avoid being deceived by these spiritual dangers.

The most important decision of your life is clearly presented in Matthew 7:13-14. It is one of the great crossroad texts of the Bible and the focus of our message this Sunday. Where we are headed in life is determined by how we are responding to Christ.

If I could give you one verse in the Bible that would guarantee to improve your relationships, make you more mature, more grateful, and even more worshipful, it would be Matthew 7:12. This Sunday we will see firsthand how Jesus develops a love-motivated life in His kingdom citizens.

Hello, Fellowship! In Luke 12:13-34, Jesus warns of the perils of pursuing the wrong kind of treasure in life – a worldly treasure. And conversely, he cautions against anxiety over limited resources. Followers of Christ have a different focus and priority and seek first the kingdom of God. To seek the kingdom is to pursue the reign of Christ in your life, and every part of your life. The priceless treasures of the kingdom are found in that pursuit!

Knowing who God is transforms the way a disciple of Jesus lives. In Matthew 7:7-12 Jesus gives us very practical and memorable insights on how our relationship with God changes us in profound ways.

One of the great needs in our world and the church are kingdom-minded citizens who are competent and committed to helping broken people find hope and healing in Christ. This Sunday we will learn from Jesus in Matthew 7:1-6 and discover what is required for us to be spiritually helpful to others.

Real relationship with God is made possible because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Sunday we will examine the evidence of an eyewitness account of that first Easter morning.

Every year when we come to this particular Friday, we do so with solemnity as we seek to grasp the significance of Jesus Christ’s death on our behalf. Philippians 3:7-11 reveals the profound ways we are made new by knowing Christ, His death and resurrection.

This Easter season the watching world wonders, “Why do Christians worship Jesus Christ?” There are people in your life that have this question about you. The profound answer is revealed in the events surrounding Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem recorded in John 12:12-26.

If you want to know how to grow as a thriving relational leader, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 is your text. As we will see this Sunday, this passage highlights the traits God develops in spiritual leaders. These qualities make all the difference!

What does it mean to “walk with God” and what does God give to us for this to take place? 1 Thessalonians 2:12-16 gives us the answers we need for a thriving walk with God.

If you were asked to describe the role of a Christ-centered spiritual leader what would you say? The idea of helping people take steps of spiritual growth can seem rather daunting, whether you are a parent or ministry leader. What we need is clarity. Christ has called us to “make disciples”, and this Sunday we will discover the priorities that Jesus employed and the Apostles practiced, that we are to follow as well.

If you want to know what thriving believers and spiritual leaders look like, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 is your text. This Sunday we will see firsthand the key traits Jesus develops in the lives of growing disciples.

We are accustomed to saying, “Good morning,” but when you are suffering it may be difficult to know what is “good” and where that “good” can be found. Every human knows hardship. Today we will see firsthand from Paul’s personal experience how we can thrive in the face of suffering by taking to heart 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2.

Vision is vital. Whether it be in parenting, coaching, or running a business, a lack of vision can create a lot of confusion. God desires for Fellowship Bible Church to continue to thrive with a clear, Christ-centered vision. This Sunday we will see what God’s vision is for a LIFE-giving, disciple-making church in Colossians 1:28-29.

What are believers in a thriving church known for? The answer to this very important question may likely surprise you as we shall see this Sunday when we look at 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. A truly thriving church is identified by three specific traits.

There are two key characteristics found in any church that is on track with what Jesus intended for His people. The health of Fellowship, and any church, can be measured in part by the prevalence of these two traits that the Apostle Paul highlights in 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 as we will see this Sunday.

Every parent wants their children to thrive. God is no exception. There are certain elements that must be present for a church to have genuine spiritual health. In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 we find three key features of a thriving church that is “growing deep and reaching out.” As we will see this Sunday, the signs of life are everywhere when God is manifesting these traits in His people.

If you want to know how to live with hope in this upcoming year, then you will want to take to heart the powerful words Jesus gives us in Matthew 6:25-34. So much of our peace, sense of well-being, and perspective will be directly tied to how we see God applying this life-giving passage to our hearts. I am praying that 2021 will be a significant year of growing in the grace of Christ for each of us and all of us as a body of believers in this new year.

Ten months ago, our economic, social, and community health prospects indicated a bright future in many respects. In a matter of days that bright outlook dimmed as we found ourselves in the throes of the unexpected, the unthinkable—a worldwide pandemic. It has taken lives. It has affected our political system and challenged the greatest healthcare system in the world. It has genuinely altered the way we live. Multiple sources have given us unfamiliar and often conflicting advice and instruction for health and safety. While we may have been blindsided, God has not. As His children, we must turn to His word to learn how to reflect His light in the face of the unexpected.

This Sunday we are going to discover the heart of a worshipful life that is displayed in one of the most overlooked songs of Christmas. In order to really know the joy God gives to the world in sending Christ, we need to have humility. This song of praise, “The Magnificat” found in Luke 1:46-56, will show us exactly what humility of heart looks like as it exalts the greatness of our God.

Every one of us has sung, “Joy to the World”. The question is, “How do we live with joy?” We begin to answer this question by considering an often-overlooked scene in the Christmas story recorded in Luke 1:39-45. These were life-changing events for Mary and Elizabeth and will be for us as we look at them this Sunday.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor on TV, well-known British secular humanist novelist and avowed atheist Marghanita Laski said, “What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness. I have nobody to forgive me.” One of the greatest features of those who follow Christ is their ability to forgive people from the heart. This Sunday we are going to learn essential life lessons in the art of forgiveness from Matthew 6:14-15 and Genesis 50:15-21.

Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor on TV, well-known British secular humanist novelist and avowed atheist Marghanita Laski said, “What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness. I have nobody to forgive me.” One of the greatest features of those who follow Christ is their ability to forgive people from the heart. This Sunday we are going to learn essential life lessons in the art of forgiveness from Matthew 6:14-15 and Genesis 50:15-21.

Every skill and ability that you are good at didn’t come about without being intentional. Whether it be at home, on the job, or in school, development of these abilities wasn’t automatic. It was actually a process. Time and energy were invested, and you likely learned a lot from others. The same is true with how God develops our spiritual lives, as we see from Matthew 6:9-18.

It is one thing to know about God, but it is another to know Him deeply. There are many people who would like to know how to have a significant relationship with God but have settled for superficiality. They simply do not know how to grow any deeper. What is needed is Matthew 5:48-6:8, which shows us the way to a personal and powerful relationship with the living God of the universe.

In the midst of raging social turmoil and political conflict, followers of Jesus Christ need God’s wisdom to pursue peace, address conflicts and engage people with spiritual credibility. Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:43-48 focuses on these issues with penetrating significance for our current challenges.

Suffering unjustly can create a lot of heartache. Likely, you have had some experience with your family, at work, at school, or in the community in which the words and actions of others have hurt you. Instead of retaliation, Jesus calls for, and develops, our transformation. As we will see this Sunday, when we live out Matthew 5:38-42 in His strength, the watching world sees a powerful display of the presence of Christ.

Why do people have so much trouble with telling the truth? It turns out, this problem has existed from the very beginning of humanity. In order to have trust we need to have truth. For those who are trusting in the King, telling the truth is to become our way of life. As we will see on Sunday, Jesus reveals how to become truth-tellers in Matthew 5:33-37.

The statistics on marriages making it for the long haul continue to remain sobering and staggering. It’s as if people move forward with marriage with very little idea of what it is and how it works. That is why Matthew 5:31-32 and 19:4-6 are so critical. Jesus not only addresses the issue of divorce, but also presents the building blocks of God-glorifying marriages, as we will see this Sunday.

There is not a person alive who has not been affected by sexual lust. But how do we get control of it when it burns so deep and when it's fanned into flame by our hyper-sexualized society? This Sunday we will see Jesus teaching His kingdom citizens how to overcome the lust issues in their lives from Matthew 5:27-30. His message is heavy hitting, but just what our hearts need.*

All of us have first-hand experience with anger. As a country we are dealing with the significant implications of a pandemic, economic fallout, and civil unrest. Anger seems to be one of the leading responses to this cauldron of calamities. As we will see in our sermon on Sunday from Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus shows how He addresses the anger issues in the hearts of His kingdom citizens.

If you own a car and have a place to live, you are fully aware of how important it is to have the right key and to know how to use it. Matthew 5:17-20 is the key to the kingdom and is the focus of our sermon this Sunday. The message Jesus gives is one that you cannot miss. If you misunderstand how to apply what He says, you miss out on genuine relationship with God altogether.

God has a plan to use your life that is better than you can imagine (Eph. 3:20-21). In Ephesians 4, Paul explains that humility and honesty are essential building blocks for a mature, fruitful life that blesses others.

If you have ever visited or taken a tour of a lighthouse, you likely have a whole new appreciation for its role. Lighthouses are lifesavers. When Jesus told His disciples that they are the, “light of the world,” he gave them an unforgettable word picture of the role God intended them to have in society. Like a lighthouse, we have a LIFE-giving mission in this world,as Jesus explains in Matthew 5:14-16. This Sundayduring our worship servicewewill see how we canfulfill our calling.

What role does God intend for His people to have in this world? Until we have clarity as to our calling, we likely are living with a lot of confusion. Jesus gives His disciples the insight we need for living as kingdom citizens in this broken world in Matthew 5:13. By living out this one verse, Christ makes a significant difference through us in our world.

Why would Christians be willing to undergo persecution? Following Jesus when there are no costs to doing so is easy enough. But why would a person stay committed to Christ when there are consequences for doing so? The answer to this significant question is given by Jesus in Matthew 5:10-12 and will be the focus of our message as part of our worship service this Sunday.

Persecution. The word alone is unsettling. Its reality is sobering. Yet, Jesus not only tells His followers that they will face it, but also gives what we need to know when living through it. Without His words we will quickly lose hope. This Sunday, during our worship service, we will discover how believers can live when their faith is under fire from Matthew 5:10.

There is a role that God’s people are to have in this world that is rarely discussed. When Jesus addressed His disciples in Matthew 5:9, He told them, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” This Sunday, during our online worship service, we will discover what a peacemaker really is and how we can grow in this role. There is power in peacemaking.

How does the pursuit of purity rate in your priorities? As we look at how Kingdom Citizens live in a broken world, Jesus make a startling statement in Matthew 5:8 when He declares, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This Sunday, during our worship service ,we are going to take a life-giving look at what every disciple needs to know about purity.

If you have ever been lost, you know how valuable a map can be. In Acts 1:6-8, God has given us just that: a road map and strategy for His mission of making disciples of all the nations. It is clear, concise and reveals the keys to “living on mission”. This Sunday we are going to take a close look at this strategy God has given us and see how it is being manifested in our church’s mission strategy today.

As we continue our study of “Kingdom Living in a Broken World”, we are learning that relationship with Christ is to lead to sharing and showing the values of His kingdom. This is exactly what is needed in our country today: Followers of Jesus living out their identity in Christ, bringing the hope of the gospel and healing to the hurt in our society. This Sunday we will see from Matthew 5:7 why we must have mercy.

How are you doing with the “pursuit of happiness?” If you are like most Americans, you long to be happy, but are looking for it in all the wrong places. That is why taking to heart what Jesus describes in Mathew 5:1-16 is critical. To really be blessed, you need to really know God. Everyone desires “Soul Satisfaction”, and this Sunday we will see that is exactly what Jesus offers in Matthew 5:6.

When was the last time that you considered the importance of “gentleness”? It has probably been awhile. It is a trait that is often overlooked, not highly esteemed, and not usually seen as a strength. Yet, according to Jesus, this often misunderstood and discounted quality is central to His disciples’ development. This Sunday, we will continue looking at how to live as kingdom citizens in a broken world. I think you will find a whole new appreciation for the greatness that comes with gentleness.

Living in this world has times of great grief. No person is exempt from the pain of sorrow and loss. It is in these seasons of deep hurt in our heart, that God brings the grace of His comfort. Jesus even promised this in Matthew 5:4. Comfort is often a process. It takes time and can’t be rushed. This Sunday we will look at the comfort our broken hearts and our world need and how God provides this in Christ for all who are in His kingdom.

We are living in unprecedented times. Between the pandemic that has ravaged our world and the pain and civil unrest being experienced in our society, the need for hope is great. How does God bring hope to broken hearts, broken lives, and a broken world? The answer is clearly seen in Matthew 4:23-5:3. This Sunday we are going to begin a series on, “Kingdom Living in a Broken World” as we journey together in experiencing how God brings transformation in our hearts and to our world.

Is there really a purpose in the painful problems we face? Until we know the answer to that question, the challenges and struggles we face will often times become overwhelming and leave us discouraged and confused. This Sunday, as we conclude our series on how God uses adversity to forge our faith, we will take a close look at 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. In this passage, the Apostle Paul shows how God used a deeply painful experience to bring significant transformation in his life. We have the same opportunity in the midst of the challenges we face today.

Graduations are celebrations of milestones reached and anticipation of the future next steps to be taken. This morning we are celebrating our high school graduates. As they begin this new season of their lives, I would like to encourage all of us with the timeless words recorded in 2 Timothy 1:1-7. In the beginning of his final letter, God has the Apostle Paul record the key to running the race of your life, even in the face of adversity. Those who thrive spiritually are those who have taken to heart these life-giving words.

Most of us have experienced defining events in our lives. These experiences often occur in times of adversity, revealing who we are and shaping who we become. They also change the trajectory of our lives. During such events, we are challenged to choose God’s honor and will ahead of our own wellbeing, and to endure the suffering while trusting in God alone for deliverance. And through these defining events, we are transformed into his likeness to fulfill his purposes.

How does God use brokenness in our lives? Until we can answer this question, much of our pain and unfulfilled desires leave us feeling hopeless and robbed of peace and joy. During our worship service on Sunday we will look at 1 Samuel 1 and learn from the life of Hannah. In the face of great difficulty God forged the faith of one of the most remarkable people in the Bible. The lessons we learn from her show us how God uses our pain as part of His grand purpose.

How might God be accomplishing His kingdom work in the midst of this pandemic? Covid-19 has certainly brought about a lot of difficulty. Yet, God is still on His throne, and He is displaying His sovereignty in the midst of this adversity. This Sunday, during our online worship service, we will take a close look at Daniel 6 and see how God developed faith in Him in the midst of hardship years ago and discover how He is doing the same in this present time.

No one is exempt from the problems this Corona Virus pandemic is posing. Like Eliphaz said in the Book of Job, “For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). So how do we respond when we face the flames of living in this fallen world? How does God develop our faith when we go through the great difficulties of life? For 2,600 years God has used the events recorded in Daniel 3 to reveal the power of His presence and the how He develops faith in the face of adversity.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Guest teacher Gary DeSalvo Senior Pastor, Temple Bible Church Temple, TX A break from our Ecclesiastes series, to hear an unforgettable message from the Book of Daniel by visiting Sr. Pastor Gary DeSalvo. Pastor DeSalvo will share a powerful and transforming message of his recent cancer diagnosis, and of trusting in God no matter how things turn out.

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Reaching Out with Hearts to Serve

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

A Game Plan for Following Jesus

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

Why Can Christians have hope even when facing questions about death?

Keys of the Kingdom

grace: the blessings of God freely given to people. God’s free and loving actions and gifts, especially seen in providing salvation and empowering believers.

The Courage of Caleb

The Treasure Principle:How to Become a Spiritual Encourager

How to Grow Confident in Christ

Christian Suffering: any distress or pain that comes from our identity with Christ and our involvement with His work.

The Essence of Spiritual Leadership

How does the promise of life in Christ Jesus transform us?

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Don’t Mess With a ClassicIntroduction to 2 Timothy with1 Timothy 1:12-17What is the essence of classic Christianity?

3When we face the everyday challenges and storms of life we ask,“Why are we going through this? How are we to make it? What is God teaching us about Himself and ourselves through these situations?”

Christmas Eve

Who Are You Calling King?

Is Jesus really God?

The Hidden Hope of Christmas Does the New Testament really begin with hope for humanity?

Are You Really Thankful This Thanksgiving?

How do we live and grow through adversity? Our lifeline is the Lord.

Why Missions is so Important to Me

Who is your master –money or Jesus?

Why do we forget God in the details and even the big decisions in life?

Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.

Wisdom isn’t hiding – it’s in plain sight. In fact, it’s shouting in the streets for those who have ears to hear. In Proverbs 2:1-10, God reveals the “posture” required for a person to acquire wisdom and the results wisdom has in the life of the person who finds it.

Proverbs 9

The wisdom we follow is shown by the way that we live.

The words of your mouth reveal the maturity of your heart.

The Theme for the Book of James: Maturity Matters

1The Theme for the Book of James: Maturity MattersThe

A Letter for Life

How does God build lives?

How does spiritual growth take place in a local church?

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How do you walk with God in a world that opposes Him?

Psalm 40, Worshiping God in the Waiting of Life

Marriage: Made in Heaven?

How does God use His word to develop maturity in our lives?

Building to Build Lives 2016)

The Triumph in our Trials Building to Build Lives 2016

What are the most foundational matters of life according to Jesus?

Luke 19:11-13

The Legacy You Live Colossians 3:12-17 What does a well-lived life look like?

God’s Goal for His People Colossians 1:24-29

How God Develops a Deeper Faith in His People 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28 How do you become a person of spiritual depth?

Stimulating Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

How God Develops a Deeper Faith in His People (Part 1)How God 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How do you become a person of spiritual depth?

Redeeming Relationships 1 Thessalonians 5:13b-15 How do you see people?

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

How to be a Life Giving Believer 1 Thessalonians 5:11

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 How are Christians to live in light of Christ’s return?

Living In Light of Christ’s Return (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

2 Timothy 2:8-9 How does Jesus really change your life?

Good Friday Matthew

Why Can Christians have hope even when facing questions about death?

Genuine Discipleship John 15: 8,16

The Rest We Need in the Midst of Our Work 1 Thessalonians 4:11 How do you really pursue rest in the midst of a busy life?

How does relationship with Christ transform the way that we work? Colossians 3:23-24

Sermons You Can See 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 How do we add credibility to our Testimony?

How To Live With Sexual Integrity 1 Corinthians 6:9-7:7 How can Christians live with sexual integrity and why is it important?

What happens if you trip and fall? Is there really hope and healing for those who have fallen into sin?

Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!

How do we confidently live a Christ-centered life?

Where we are going depends on whom we are following. How do you really let God be your guide?

Is there wisdom that will help us make the most of the new year before us? How do we gain the perspective which provides the daily guidance we need? Psalm 85:1-13

Why We Focus On Faith, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Grace-Motivated Giving, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Compelled by Love, 1 Thessalonians 2

Following Christ in a Fallen World, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

How the Word of God Transforms our Way of Life

Discipling People Like Jesus Did, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

The Difference Maker, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Faith in the Face of Suffering, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Engaging Non-Christians with Grace & Truth, Acts 17:16-34, John 4:3-26

Idols are Never Idle, 1 Thessalonians

Devotion Determines Direction

When the Word of God Transforms Our Way of Life

The Divine Domino Effect

How the Gospel Goes Forth

Signs of Life

The Miracle of the Church

The Essence of a God-Exalting Life

An Inside Look at Intentional Spiritual Leadership

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Romans 16:1-16

Jesus: Rock of Salvation or Rock of Offense?

Mark 1:15, Matthew 6:33, Daniel 2:44, Priority of the Kingdom

Matthew 28:18-20, The Groundbreaking Mission of the Church

Romans 15:33, When the Peace of God Prevails

Romans 15:30-33,

Romans 15:20-33, The Mindset of a Disciple-Maker (Part 2)

The Mindset of a Disciple-Maker (Part 1), Romans 15:14-19

Romans 15:8-13, The Hope of the World

Romans 15:1-7, Music to His Ears

How to Build a Church, Romans 14:13-23

Luke 16:10-15

Luke 10:38-42, The Priority of Being in His Presence

When Liberty is Guided by Love

What To Do When You Have Blown It, Pslam 32

Romans 13:11-14, Wake Up Call: Love-Motivated Living in a Sin-Dominated World

Romans 13:8-10, A Love-Motivated Life

Evidence that Demands a Verdict, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Romans 13:1-7,God, Government and the Citezen-Saint

God, Government, and the Citizen-Saint (part 1), Romans 13:1-7

How are we to forgive from the heart? Matthew 18:21-22

(Recap) Romans 12:9, 17-21, Genesis 50:12-21,Rediscovering the Lost Art of Forgiveness

Romans, 12:17-21, How To Overcome Evil With Good

Romans 12:14-16, The Key to Loving People Well

What Love Looks Like, Romans 12:10-13

Romans 12:9, True Love - How to Really Love From the Heart

Don't Stop the Story too Soon, 2 Peter 3:1-13, John Henderson

With Jesus We Have All That We Need, Luke 9:10-17

To Believe is To Belong, Romans 12:4-5

The Mission Focus of Fellowship Bible Church, Col 1:28-29

How to Know If You Are Really Thankful This Christmas

Matthew 1:1-6, 18-25 The Hidden Hope of Christmas

Romans 12:3 The Secret of Living Well

A Charge to Keep, 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Live the Christ Exchanged Life Galatians 2:20; 5:16-25

How to Truly Live a Transformed Life pt2, Romans 12:1-2

How to Truly Live a Transformed Life pt1, Romans 12:1-2

Trusting God in a Performance-Driven Society, Matthew 6:19-34

The Wonders of His Way, Romans 11:15-36

The Wonders of His Way, Romans 11:1-14

The Gospel in Motion, Romans 10:13-15

A Close Up Look On Reaching People Far From Christ Romans 10:1-21

Behind the Scenes Tour of God’s Salvation Romans 9:6-33

Romans 9:1-5, We Live What We Believe

Romans 8:26-39, The Power of His Presence

Romans 8:15-28, Hope in the Face of Hardship

Revolutionary Love, Romans 8:9-17 Knowing who we are revolutionizes how we live.

Thrive, Romans 8:1-11 In order to thrive in life, we must know what it means to be alive in Christ.

The Asa Factor: Reliance, 2 Chron 14:9-11,16:7-9,Prov3:5-6

How to Win the War Within, Romans 7:14-25

Liberated from Legalism, Romans 7:1-13

Persevering through Affliction 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

Handling Depression by Hoping in God psalm 42-43

Master Lock, Romans 6:15-23 Why is it essential that every person knows who really is their master? The life we lead depends upon the master that we serve.

Growth Mindset, Romans 6:12-14

Can God Really Change Me? Romans 6:1-11

Christ in Contrast Romans 5:12-21

Justified and Living Like It, Romans 5:1-11

The Unvarnished Truth about Justification Romans 4:9-25

The World’s Greatest Discovery Romans 4:1-8

How Does God Really Make a Person Right with Him? Romans 3:21-31

The Tragedy of Total Depravity is only overcome by the triumph of Jesus Christ. Romans 3:9-24

The Ministry of Your Life 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Facing Down Anxiety with Attitudes and Actions of Faith Philippians 4:4-9

Can Being Religious Really Save You? Romans 2:17-3:10

What will you do with Jesus? John 20:19-31 Easter 2014 Service

Judging from the Looks of Things Romans 2:1-16

Romans 1:22-32 Exchanging the Truth of God for a Lie Exchanging the truth of God for a lie leads to experiencing the wrath of God over sin.

Romans 1:18-25 The trajectory of our lives is determined by our response to God’s revealed truth.

Romans 1:1-17, The Gospel Truth What does it look like when your life is set apart for the gospel of God?

Come Let Us Worship Psalm 95 Romans 12:1

Navigating Today's Challenges - Road Trip Series Colossians 4:2-6

Work for the Glory of God and model to your family a God centered view of work Colossians 3:22-4:1

Parenting 101 The passion of godly parents is to see their children made complete in Christ. Road Trip

Practical Parenting 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12

A Kid’s Role in a Christian Family Colossians 3:20

How to Experience God’s Best for Your Marriage (Part 2) Road Trip Colossians 3:18-19

How to Experience God’s Best for Your Marriage Colossians 3:18-19

Relationship Commitments of a Christ-centered Family Colossians 3:12-21

Road Trip: Essentials for the Trip How Christian Families Can Thrive as They Travel Through Today’s Culture Colossians 3:1-17

Starting the Year with the End in Mind Overview of the book of Revelation

The Compassion of Christ

Do You See What I See? Good News: A Savior, Christ the Lord Luke 2:1-20

Do You See What I See - John 9

Finding Your Joy in Christ - Philippians 4

Who Is This Man? Hearts that Hunger for the Living God Luke 5:17-26

Hearts Consumed with Christ Philippians 3:7-21

Hearts that Hunger for the Living God Hearts for the Hurting Isaiah 58:1-12

Reason to Celebrate Esther 9:20-10:3

A Divine Reversal - Esther 9:1-22

Glimpses of God's Greatness Esther 8:1-7

When Pride Prevails Esther 6-7

Reconciled to Relay the Message of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

The Search for Significance Esther 5:1-14

Growing Pains Esther 4:1-17

The Power of Pride

Out of the Blue Esther 2:1-20 God displays His divine sovereignty even in those who are distant from Him.

When God Seems Absent and Kings Act Like Gods Esther 1:1-22

Draw near to God Hold fast our hope Do LIFE Together Hebrews 10:19-25

The Intentional Life 1 Timothy 6:17-21

The Defining Features of Your Life 1 Timothy 6:11-16 What we flee from What we aspire to Who we are trusting in

Gain with Christ Centered Contentment 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Intentional Church series

The Way Your Work Matters 1 Timothy 6:1-2

How to Have Healthy Church Leaders - 1 Timothy 5:17-25 July 28, 2013

The Church as Family 1 Timothy 5:1-16 Intentional Church

1 Timothy 4:10-16 Characteristics of True Christian Leadership Intentional Church

Let Your Life Speak - 1 Timothy 4:12 What does Christian character really look like?

How to Live and Lead with Spiritual Strength 1 Timothy 4:6-11

1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The Church: A Pillar of Truth in a World of Heresy

Intentional Church 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Deacons: The Church’s Lead Servants

Foundational Issues Luke 6:46-49 “Is Jesus really the Lord of your life?”

Essential Traits of Church Leaders 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Intentional Church 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Holiness in a Woman's Heart

The Priority of Prayer in Worship & Evangelism 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Mothers Who Influence Their Children’s Hearts for Eternity 2 Timothy 1:5 and 3:14-17 Intentional Church

The Life You Lead - 1 Tim 1:18-20

Intentional Church 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Don't Mess With a Classic

How To Live Life When Your Heart is Breaking Psalm 103 How are we to live when trials come, trouble strikes, and our hearts have grown heavy?

Intentional Church 1 Timothy 1:6-11 Lawful Use of the Law

1 Timothy 1:1-5 Intentional Church I will build my church” –as Jesus stated in Matthew 16:18

seeing the significance of Easter 1 Timothy 1:15-16

It is Finished

Live out your life in Christ by putting off old self, renewing your mind, and putting on the new self as you rely on the Holy Spirit!

Work Matters Does our work during the week really matter to God?

Does our work during the week really matter to God?

Habakkuk 3:1-19 Songs in the Night How do we live by faith?

Habakkuk 2:1-20 The Life of Faith vs The Perils of Pride

Habakkuk 1:1-2:4 Grappling with God How do you live in the midst of all the pain...

Building for the Journey Ahead Service: Every Believer Being Involved

Luke 16:13-15 Building for the Journey Stewardship

The Heart of Discipleship

1 Thessalonians 1:5 - Evangelism – Everyone reaching out to one.

Building for the Journey Ahead 2 Corinthians 11:1-3 Spiritual Practices

Building for the Journey Ahead - Community Acts 2:42-47

Revlation 2:1-7

The Gift of Peace

How Relationship with Christ Blesses the Lives of His People

How Relationship with Christ Blesses the Lives of His People

How Relationship with Christ Blesses the Lives of His People

Luke 17-11-19 Are You Really Thankful

Sexual Purity

Tearing down our "Good" Idols - we all worship something

An essential question of life is, “Will we come to Christ and will those who have Christ go to the world?”

Maturity Matters! The ongoing process of developing maturity in Christ

Jesus’ Game Plan for Developing Disciples

Recovering Christ's disciple-making mission requires that we are responsive to His words.

Did Jesus really die and rise again?

To understand the value of the cross, you have to understand the suffering that Jesus endured.

The Innocent One was condemned to death so that guilty ones might truly live.

Five steps toward a spiritual meltdown.

The seed of redemption sprouts from the soil of rejection.

It is in prayerfully trusting God's sovereignty that we experience the peace of Christs' presence.

Communion strengthens our worship of Christ. Communion is at the heart of our union with Christ.

Our lives, for eternity, are determined by what we do with the Word of the Cross.

Even the little things reveal the great things that Christ is doing in your heart.

Act 4: An angry prophet and our compassionate God. Jonah goes to school with a compassionate Teacher, the LORD God.

Act 3: A Redirected Prophet, A Repentant Pagan People, & our Merciful God. Our God is eager to relent when people repent!

The parable of the talents. Our use of His resources matters to God. What are you doing with what you have been given?

In Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus gives a parable designed to have us evaluate if we are really prepared for His return. The Kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are ready for Christ's return.

Act 2: A Sinking Prophet, A Fish, and Our God Who Disciplines and Delivers.

Act 1: A runaway prophet, pagan sailors, and our God who graciously pursues. God graciously pursues His rebellious children! So -- stop going down and get back up by God's grace!

How do you know if you are really ready for Christ's return?

Our convictions, compassion, and commitment to Christ reveal if we are ready for His return.

Lessons from those who failed to learn them (Part 2). Landmines #6 through #11. Failures in life are meant to bring us to faith in Christ.

Landmines in life and leadership and the lessons we can learn. 1. Hypocrisy 2. Your Image 3. Pride 4. Blocking the way 5. Self-centeredness

In the three interchanges recorded in Matthew 22:23-46 we find answers to some of life's more important questions. The ultimate question is not what will you do with the answers Jesus gives, but what will you do with Jesus?

The call to prayer for all people.

"Image is everything" when we realize we are made in God's image to experience life in His Son.

In a day of "designer spirituality" God makes it clear that relationship with Him comes only through believing in His Son.

The power of pride prevents us from experiencing the life of Christ.

How do you develop a faith in Christ that goes far beyond words? Believing in the King leads to being involved in His kingdom work

Spiritual fruit in our lives comes from a dependent faith in God.

Is there a way to really know God? Yes! The reality of Easter is that we can truly know God by trusting in Christ.

The Cross of Christ

The grace of God deals with our past, guides and powers us in the present, and gives us a sure hope for the future

We really live only when we see and worship Christ as King

Greatness in God's eyes is living out of a heart of Christ-centered humility that willingly serves others.

The radical grace of God is to transform the lives of His people.

As Christians, we must follow Jesus on His terms, not ours.

Put Christ at the center of your marriage motivations, mindset, manner, and means!

The sanctity of marriage. The seriousness of divorce. The significance of being single.

Forgiveness is the loving, voluntary cancellation of a debt. Forgiving one another removes obstacles to loving, honest, growing relationships.

Forgiveness is the loving, voluntary cancellation of a debt. Forgiving one another removes obstacles to loving, honest and growing relationships. The ability to truly forgive is found only through our faith in Christ.

Holiness matters because Jesus is in our midst. Addressing sin in the life of another believer

Humble attitude like a child Holy hatred of sin like God Heart of compassion for the straying like Christ

The Gospel of Matthew is God's discipleship masterpiece. Jesus developed His disciples in the tradition of Jewish Rabbis. Jesus is serious about developing maturity in His people.

The Exchanged Life: Choosing dependence on the Spirit over self alone. Live the Christian life by walking in step with the Spirit!

Justified through faith in Christ to live by faith in Christ. Let Christ live His life through you by faith!

The joy of Christmas comes from knowing Jesus as Lord. The gift of God's Word points us to the gift of God's Son.

Christmas, a time of great joy? or of great sadness?

Glimpses of His glory fuels our confidence in Christ.

How we see life determines how we live life

To call Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God is a Confession and a Commitment.

Deepen you prayer life through the use of Scripture guided prayers.

Your faith is only as good as the object in which it is placed

Knowing why we are here is critical to fulfilling God's purpose in our life.

Watch over your heart with all diligence. For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 Why is it so easy for external religious practices to replace genuine heart-felt relationship with God?

Where do we fit in the - Universal Church (Christ's Body) ? The local church? Other ministries?

Confidence in Christ allows us to overcome our fears in life.

God's marvelous grace. Report of Banjara school in India

Christ's Mission in the Crosshairs: Death of John the Baptist Feeding the five thousand Training His disciples

The most important question of life is, "What will you do with Jesus?"

The word 'parable' means "to cast alongside". A parable is a story that teaches something new by putting the truth alongside something familiar. Parables paint powerful pictures that reveal the spiritual realities of Christ and His kingdom.

The reality of the gospel is to be seen in our relationships with one another.

The word 'parable' means "to cast alongside." A parable is a story that teaches something new by putting the truth alongside something familiar. The condition of our heart is revealed by our response to God's Word.

Pursue hospitality and put God's heart for people on display!

What you do with Jesus and His Words reveals whether or not you really have a relationship with God.

Jesus is able to give us a genuine relationship with God because... He is the Sovereign Lord of the Sabbath He is the Sovereign Lord over all sickness and sin He is the Sovereign Lord who overrules Satan

We overcome our doubts by developing our faith in Christ.

Christ, who has accomplished all things for us, intends to do great things through us.

Mission clarity is critical to ministry effectiveness.

People are God's ordinary means to accomplish His extraordinary mission.

Choose faith over fear and doubt.

Choose Christ-like compassion and love over criticalness and envy. Numbers 12:13

In Numbers 11-16, we see that one's attitudes can lead to desert living -- dry and fruitless or to the land of blessing -- fertile and fruitful!

The great spiritual need in our time is for God to raise up servants who will be shepherds.

How can we know with certainty that our relationship with God is truly made possible through Jesus Christ?

The Work of Ministry and The Role of Ordinary Christians

The people who are truly changed by Jesus are thos who are: Receiving His call Responding to His Word and Realizing their need

Even though Nicodemus was a leader of the Jews and had high moral standing he still needed to be born again and believe in Jesus.

Because Jesus is Lord, He is able to overcome all evil, forgive our sins, and demonstrate His authority.

If we are going to follow Christ in a difficult and dangerous world we need to know - 1. The demands of His call 2. The depth of His power.

Jesus validated himself by the gracious acts of kindness which he did that no other person could do.

Life with God is only found in relationship with Christ. He is the narrow gate that leads to life.

1 Cor 1:18 "For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God"

Good Friday message. We should think deeply about the cross of Christ and what it means to us and to Jesus Christ.

Knowing Jesus as Lord leads to showing that Jesus is Lord.

Worry need not consume those who walk with God. Our faith in God allows us to overcome our fears in life.

What we do with our wealth reveals who really is Lord in our hearts.

Quiet devotion is greatly rewarded by God

Because God wants us to experience the fullness of life in Christ, He addresses the issue of our hearts

Glorify God in your body for His salvation plan is for the whole person.

Addressing the heart issues that can move us to adultery or divorce.

The Sermon on the Mount. We truly live when we really know Christ as Lord. Beacause God wants us to experience the fullness of life in Christ, He addresses the issue of our hearts.

The Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. We truly live when we really know Christ as our Lord.

The essence of Christ's ministry: The ministry of Christ continues with those who follow Him today. How will you respond to Jesus' call of "Follow Me"?

The mission of Christ is to bring His light into darkness

Restoration for God's marital design is found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and choosing to walk in the Spirit. Genesis 3, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, and Galatians 5:13-15, 16-23.

Display God's Glory by depending on His Holy Spirit to team with and love your spouse well!

We can overcome temptation only by relying on Christ the Overcomer. Mt 4:1-11

What is most important in life is what we really believe about Jesus Christ.

Model and minister a whole hearted love for God to your children and grandchildren. Deuteronomy 6:1-9

The Steps to trusting in the Lord

At Christmas time we should not just celebrate the birth of Jesus but also we should hear and believe in Him.