Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Alumnus Willi Slischewski talks about how Jesus loves the local church. Scripture Text Philippians 2:1-5 Main Points or Ideas Unity - What does it look like? (vv. 1-2) Have the same mind - the mind of Christ Have the same love - unconditional devotion Be of one accord Unity - What can I do? (vv. 3-5) Selfish and vain ambitions are deadly - be humble Respect others more Be like Jesus Conclusion Str...

Satan never wants you to look at the consequences. He just wants you to look at the bait. Scripture Text 2 Samuel 11:1-12:15 Main Points or Ideas It brings reproach on the cause of Christ (v. 12:14) It will damage your family (17:1-4; 12:14) It will cause you to live the life of a hypocrite (vv. 12:5-7) It hinders your intimate relationship with God (Psalm 51:7-14) It will take a way your desire t...

Dr. Herron talks about why we should pray and what prayer teaches us. Scripture Text Luke 11:1-13 Main Points or Ideas The Request (v. 2-4) His Sovereignty (v. 2) Our Surrender (v. 3) The Illustration (v. 5-8) The Lesson (v. 9-12) “Ask” - inquire “Seek” - investigate “Knock” - Intensity The Point (v. 13) “Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance but laying hold of His willingness.” - Martin Luthe...

Dr. Jim encourages new and returning students alike to be involved in a local church, both during their time at Faith and after they leave. He shares from Scripture why the church is so important and why believers should be part of a local church. Scripture Texts Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 27:4 Main Points or Ideas Because you have a passion for God (vv. 19-23) If you don’t go to church as a believer...

The tragedy of our day isn’t unanswered prayer but unoffered prayer. He who ceases to pray ceases to prosper. Scripture Text Hebrews 4:14-16 Main Points or Ideas Why Pray When We Are Struggling? We have a Great High Priest (v. 14) John 14:6 Hebrews 11:6 1 John 2:1-4 We have a Great High Priest who CARES (v. 15) 1 Peter 5:6-7 What people in pain need is LOVE, SUPPORT, and CARE. God understands and...

Different motivations drive us. Why do we do what we do? Scripture Text 1 Corinthians 15:10-11 Main Points or Ideas God’s grace enables us to serve Him with grit for His glory. God’s Grace - V.10 “By the grace of God I am what I am…” Change from past to the present; regrets to new life God enables us to serve Him by His grace Faithful work must be done with gratitude because of grace Serve with Gr...

Dr. Jim continues his message from Titus 2 on what a godly female mentor looks like. Scripture Text Titus 2:4-5 Main Points or Ideas Love Children Children are tremendous blessings Sacrificial love for children Discreet/Sensible With common sense Strong women who are able to handle challenges Pure She looks out for the younger women and their purity Morally and physically Homemakers/Workers at Hom...

We are to be special Christians, not weird. Scripture Text Titus 2:3-4 Main Points or Ideas Reverent in behavior Priestlike Proverbs 31:30 Not slanderers Not a she-devil Nothing is more destructive than gossip James 3 Not given to wine Dependent on the Holy Spirit Teachers of good things Formal, informal, example All things, even spiritually Admonishing young wives to love their husbands Older wom...

Scripture Text Ephesians 1:18 Main Points or Ideas Eyes of Understanding = “turn on the Spiritual light” A look at life from God’s point of view. Three Old Testament Examples: Hagar with her son - family (Genesis 21:19) Balam with his donkey - direction (Numbers 22:31) Elijah with the servant - spiritual protection (2 Kings 6:17) Acts 26:18; Luke 24:45 - Salvation-related eyes of understanding Dis...

2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is profitable. Scripture Texts Colossians 1:5-8 Main Points or Ideas Where we are at is not as important as being in Jesus Christ. The Gospel is Truth - V. 5 “The Word of truth” Romans 3:4 The Gospel is Good News - V. 5 The Gospel = good news The Gospel is Universal - V. 6 As it is in all the world The Gospel is Productive - V. 6 Constantly bearing fruit, increasi...

You’ll ask yourself, “is that real?” We live in a world where people are searching for their reality. Scripture Text Acts 17:24-28 Main Points or Ideas Our reality is that LIFE IS ABOUT GOD. God is the creator (V. 24a) God is the Lord over creation (V. 24b) “If God is the creator of the entire universe, then it must follow that He is the Lord of the whole universe. No part of the world is outside...

What is the greatest/most important commandment? Scripture Text 1 John 3:1-3 Main Points or Ideas If the Christian does not look at the love of God first, every command after loses its power. How might our relationships change if we viewed them as loved by God? The Privilege of the Love of the Father (3:1) John 15:13, Romans 8:32 There is no problem in life that a clearer look at the cross doesn’t...

All Scripture is profitable and some scriptures take over your heart. Scripture Text Habakkuk 3:2 Main Points or Ideas A Complaint by God’s Man (1:1-4) “Why God, are you letting things go so long and get so bad without doing anything?” God’s Reply (1:5-11) “I am working, I will work” No matter what we think, God is at work - The God that Habakkuk wanted was not the God that is. Isaiah 55:8 A Secon...

Scripture Text Corinthians 15:58 Main Points or Ideas Be steadfast, be immovable (V. 58a) Firmly planted; glued in; firm If it is not time to move, don’t move What motivated Paul? - 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Always abounding in the work of the Lord (V. 58b) Exceeding the requirements It is about character, giving 100%; 2 Corinthians 5:20 Keep growing, abounding Your labor is not in vain in the Lord (...

Dr. Les Ollila shares his personal journey of 61 years in marriage and ministry, highlighting his commitment to God and his wife Charlene. He discusses their current life challenge with Charlene's health issues and reflects on how Christians should respond to difficult seasons of life. Scripture Text Philippians 3:13-14 Main Points or Ideas Acknowledging Reality - When facing a crisis or difficult...

Dr. Jim talks about the qualities of godly mentors from Titus 2. Scripture Text Titus 2:1-2 Main Points or Ideas Leviticus 19:32; Proverbs 16:31 - Respect for older men What does a good mentor look like? Sober - temperate, a good example Reverent - dignified, not laughing at the expense of others Inability to laugh isn’t a sign of holiness, but a sign of bitterness Sensible - grown in discernment,...

Our perspective in trials determines our reward from trials. Scripture Texts James 1:2-4 Main Points or Ideas We must have the right perspective… (v. 2) What the joy is not What the joy is What the trials are …On the process… (v. 3) The testing produces endurance It takes time The trusting can be sabotaged … Leading to the prize! (v. 4) Mature, complete, lacking in nothing God is not interested in...

You do not get far in life without power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Text Acts 1:8 Main Points or Ideas Three Offenses We Bring to the Spirit: Quenching the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19) Can be jumping into reading God’s Word without seeking the Author Himself We need His help in everything Snuffing the Flame Grieving the Spirit (Ephesians 4:30) God knows the thoughts and intentions of our heart...

How are you responding to God’s call in life? Scripture Text Jeremiah 1 Main Points or Ideas We may have these responses: “I don’t know” “I don’t know how” “I don’t want to” “I am scared” “I am uncomfortable” How God gives His grace: God Calls (vv. 1-3) He calls Jeremiah to be a prophet, a hard and faithful ministry The land was reformed but had no revival Do you feel inadequate? Observe: God give...

William Borden's tombstone says, “Apart from faith in Christ, there is no explanation for such a life.” Scripture Texts Romans 8:12-17 Main Points or Ideas Verse 12 - Have your status understood and realized; under bondage, a debtor Not as slavery, listed in verse 15 Under an obligation - V. 12a Live not under the flesh, but under Christ Verse 13 - Kill the actions of the body Don’t allow sin to b...

You are not in the flesh if the Spirit of God dwells within you. Scripture Texts Romans 8:9-11 Main Points or Ideas Verse 9 - Three Descriptive Phrases for the Holy Spirit John 14:16-21, 28 - The trinity and Jesus; Authority does not diminish the personhood Colossians 2 - fullness of the Godhead Verse 10 - If Christ is in you; death and life Galatians 2:20 - Christ in you 1 Corinthians 6 - living...

It is daunting to ask the Lord to shape our hearts to the likeness of Christ. Scripture Texts: Romans 8:1-14 Main Points or Ideas: Romans 8:29 - it [our status] is to conform us to the image of Jesus Christ 8:2 - Christ sets us free from sin and death “Spirit” - 1:4; 2:28-29; 5:5; 7:6 We can find our identity/status in the Holy Spirit God did what the Law (weakened by the flesh) could not do 8:3 -...

The urgent need for more godly servants. There are more opportunities growing in need of faithful ministry service. Scripture Texts Philippians 2:19-24 Main Points or Ideas The need for individuals who are marked by humility V. 22 - served Paraphrase: Seeking our own, neglecting Christ, is a great sin - Matthew Henry The need for individuals who are marked by teachableness V. 20 - like-minded Good...

God’s faithfulness should be a stimulus for us to trust Him. Scripture Texts 1 Timothy 3:1; Luke 14:25-30; Mark 10:29-30 Main Points or Ideas “'To reach or stretch out,' is the middle voice, signifying the mental effort of stretching oneself out for a thing, of longing after it, with stress upon the object desired" - Vine Because the ministry is HARD Satan opposes you Sin desires you...

There may be things that may need to be done, but are not desirable. Scripture Texts Colossians 3:12-13 Main Points or Ideas Qualification does not mean quality. Compassion Softness, vulnerability, fellowship No transformation without transparency Kindness Romans 2:4 Closely related to grace Humility and meekness Lowliness Putting others first Gentleness 1 Peter 3:15 Showing kindness and calmness...