Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Speaking to Bible college students at the beginning of their semester, Dr. Les Ollila emphasizes the critical importance of obedience to God's Word. He shares personal testimonies of revival that occurred when young people stopped sitting on their disobedience and chose to obey what God had already revealed to them, setting the stage for examining different responses to God's wisdom. Scrip...

Introduction Over the course of nine months, Faith students are exposed to God's Word hundreds of times through chapel messages, devotions, Bible classes, and sermons. The question is not how much they hear, but whether they are transformed by it. There are opposing forces that keep people from receiving the full effect of God's Word in their lives, and they need to be ready to overcome th...

Dr. Jim Tillotson addresses new college students with a message about spiritual warfare and endurance, using the theme "Soldier on, Train and Endure." He draws parallels between military service and Christian discipleship, emphasizing the qualities needed to be effective soldiers in God's army. Scripture Text 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Main Points or Ideas: 1. Endure Hardship (Verse 3) Hardship...

A lot of people think that the Christian life is just a constant battle. The Christian life is Jesus Christ living His life out through the members of your body. All you have to do is keep out of the way and let Jesus have His way. Scripture Texts Primary Text: Romans 6 Supplemental Texts: 1 Corinthians 3; Romans 6, 7, and 8 Main Points or Ideas Jesus has a message that He wants to give and we are...

An epistle is a letter. Scripture Text 2 Corinthians 3:3 Main Points or Ideas You are the letter. The born-again Christian is not just a letter carrier, they are a letter in and of themselves. God has a message to get to the lost down here and you are the letter.  The only Christ that any person in this world is ever going to see, except for when they meet Him face to face, is the one they see in...

Scripture Text Psalm 78:11 Main Points or Ideas The Bible is the Word of God.  This assumes that there is a personal God. God communicates and therefore He can be known. Hebrews 1 begins with two assumptions. God is the author of the Bible even though men wrote it. Jesus only ever quoted the Scripture.  Jesus did not question the Scripture; He always referenced it as authoritative.  If you are goi...

There is no place for compromise.  Main Points or Ideas There is no blessing in compromise.  What you believe and don’t practice will get hazy in your vision.  Compromise is something to be avoided by all means. 

You don’t have to have ideal circumstances to be an ideal person. Scripture Texts 1 Samuel 2:26; Luke 2:52 Main Points or Ideas Don’t ever blame your sins on your circumstances. God made us to be able to rise above our circumstances through His grace. Samuel did just that.  There are three different places that you need to increase in especially in this stage in life: Stature  Physically To increa...

This is the season of growth.  Scripture Text Philippians 3:10-14 Main Points or Ideas Paul writes as though he is only beginning his growth.  Our goal should be like Paul’s: to know Christ and the power of His grace and resurrection.  Conclusion Set some summer goals to serve the Lord. 

Christ is not contradicting the law of God given through Moses.  Scripture Texts Matthew 5:17-19, 31-32; Deuteronomy 24:1 Main Points or Ideas Cause for Divorce You are heading for divorce because you haven’t chosen well Deuteronomy 24:1 The only cause for divorce was fornication or moral uncleanness Caution for Getting Married in the First Place  Don’t fall in love with love Be selective Don’t ru...

This message is a continuation of Dr. Nettleton's message on December 28, 1975. Scripture Text Matthew 5:31-32 Main Points or Ideas Care After Getting Married  - You lost one kind of freedom to gain a better kind.  - It is good to be trusted and be able to trust one another in this matter.  Give more emphasis to being the right partner than finding the right partner.  Marriage is just as much...

America’s greatness is because of our ties with Israel.  Scripture Texts Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 32:8-11; Psalm 122:6 Main Points or Ideas Israel turns to the United States for help.  We are blessed because of our treatment of God’s chosen people.  The main reason for God’s abundant blessing for our nation is because of Genesis 12:3.  Israel is at the center of the world.  Since we as a nation h...

What can we do to help with the greatest influence on our country? Scripture Text 1 Chronicles 12:23 Main Points or Ideas We want to be scriptural rather than speculative.  What Can We Do for Our Country? (1 Chronicles 12:23) We need to be informed individuals.  God doesn’t put a premium on ignorance.  God wants us to know what is going on in the world. It is important to keep yourself informed. ...

A lot of people with good intentions think that America will be taken over any day now.  Scripture Texts Revelation; Daniel 7 and 11; Matthew 25 Main Points or Ideas Why is America not mentioned in prophecy? We are not mentioned in end times.  Only the countries that are mentioned in the Bible are the ones that surround Israel.  Why isn’t South Africa mentioned? Why isn’t Australia mentioned? Amer...

The King James Version of the Bible has lasted a long time and is poetic and beautiful. Scripture Text Psalm 19 Main Points or Ideas Psalm 19 is an example of how beautiful the KJV is.  The artistry of the language does justice to the truth therein.  All of the Psalms are an example of the beauty of the KJV.  The Bible is a living and moving book.  Conclusion Let the Scripture affect our lives lik...

Your choice in marriage needs to be lifelong. There is an overemphasis of the Christian act of marriage - sex. There are so many marital failures amongst Christians.  Scripture Text Mark 10:2-12 Main Points or Ideas 10 Suggestions  Be sure that your future partner is a believer in Jesus Christ.  Companionship/Common Interests  You want an opposite.   Find a contented and happy person.  Honesty/Tru...

You will struggle to find an ideal courtship in the Bible. The rarity of such a thing in the Word of God corresponds to the rarity in life itself. Ruth and Boaz were a good example (understanding the context they were in) but this was a unique happening.  Scripture Text Genesis 29:9-20 Main Points or Ideas   It did not begin with love-making, it began with service (v. 9-10). Jacob loved Rachel (v....