FBC Haw River Sermons

Are you a giver or a taker? In Exodus 20, "you shall not steal" cuts far deeper than shoplifting, exposing the greed in every heart and pointing us to the God who became poor so that we could become rich. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:15 - Pastor Justin Stevers 7/5/26 fbchawriver.org

Is God trying to keep you from joy, or trying to protect it? In Exodus 20, "do not commit adultery" reveals that God's boundaries are not a cage but a fireplace, guarding the good gift of marriage and pointing us to a faithful Bridegroom who buys back His unfaithful bride. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:14 - Pastor Justin Stevers 6/28/26 fbchawriver.org

Have you ever really broken the sixth commandment? In Exodus 20, "do not murder" reveals that we are worse than we think and worth more than we can imagine, exposing the hatred in every heart while pointing us to the blood of Christ that speaks a better word. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:13 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/21/26 fbchawriver.org

Have you ever felt like your life is too broken and belongs in the scrap heap? In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul reveals that God doesn't just patch up our wreckage; He trades our sin for Christ's perfection, making us an entirely new creation and sending us right back out into the world as His ambassadors. Standalone Message - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - Pastor Justin Stevers 6/14/26 fbchawriver.org

Are you searching for something extra to make your faith complete? In Colossians 2, we are reminded that believers lack absolutely nothing. All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Jesus, and having Christ in you provides everything you need to stand firm against the persuasive arguments of the world. Stand Alone Sermon - Colossians 2:1-7 - Jake Smejkal 6/7/26 fbchawriver.org

Does how you treat your family reveal how you really feel about God? The fifth commandment takes worship out of the sanctuary and puts it in your living room, showing us that honoring the people closest to us is where love for God gets lived out. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:12 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/31/26 fbchawriver.org

Are you too busy to rest, or too restless to stop? In Exodus 20, the Fourth Commandment challenges our modern obsession with busyness, revealing that our restless hearts will only find true peace when we surrender our schedules to Christ. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:8-11 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/17/26 fbchawriver.org

Are you really honoring God's name, or just avoiding a few words you know you shouldn't say? The third commandment is bigger than your vocabulary- it's about who you represent and how you're representing Him every single day. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:7 - Pastor Justin Stevers 5/10/26 fbchawriver.org

Are you worshiping God, or just a version of Him you can control? In Exodus 20, we see that God doesn't just care that He is worshipped, He cares how he is worshipped. The Second Commandment challenges our deep instinct to reshape God into something visible and manageable, calling us instead to be transformed by His Word to reflect His perfect image. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:4-6 -...

Are you trying to earn a rescue that God has already freely given? In Exodus 20, God reveals that His grace comes before and through His law, showing us that true allegiance is a joyful response to the Commander who loved us first. Ten Commandments Series 2026 - Exodus 20:1-3 - Pastor Justin Stevers 4/26/26 fbchawriver.org

Is your church aiming for seating capacity or sending capacity? In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit calls the church in Antioch to send out their absolute best leaders, proving that the true mark of a healthy church is that it goes. Acts Vision Series - Acts 13:1-3 - Pastor Justin Stevers 4/19/26 fbchawriver.org

Whose applause are you living for? In Acts 12, we see a terrifying collision between an arrogant king living for the applause of the crowd, and a desperate church relying entirely on God. Watch how God answers prayer and pride, proving that while earthly kings will fall, the Word of God will multiply. Acts Series - Acts 12:1-25 - Pastor Justin Stevers 4/12/26 fbchawriver.org

Do you ever look at the brokenness of the world and feel completely hopeless? In Revelation 5, John's heavenly vision answers our deepest despair by revealing a Savior who conquered the grave. The Lion of Judah conquered by becoming the slain Lamb, proving He is in full control of human history and calling us to look at Him today and be amazed. Easter Service 2026 - Revelation 5:1-14 - Pastor Just...

Does God really use ordinary people to build His kingdom? In Acts 11, we see that Christ plants churches by providentially scattering everyday believers who simply cannot keep the Gospel to themselves. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 11:19-21 - Pastor Blake Whitley 3/29/26 fbchawriver.org

Are there barriers keeping you from sharing the hope of Jesus? In Acts 10, we watch God tear down the greatest barriers of culture and sin to reach the lost, showing us that we can boldly do the work of evangelism because God is already working behind the scenes. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 10:30-48 - Pastor Justin Stevers 3/22/26 fbchawriver.org

Is there someone in your life you have completely written off? In Acts 9, we witness a dramatic collision on the road to Damascus as Jesus confronts the church's greatest enemy. The transformation of Saul proves that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and no one is beyond the reach of His grace. 2026 Acts Series - Acts 9:1-22 - Pastor Justin Stevers 3/15/26 fbchawriver.org

What if one simple act of obedience could change someone’s eternity? In Acts 8, Philip’s willingness to listen to the Spirit and speak about Jesus shows us that the Spirit turns ordinary steps into eternal stories. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 8:26-40 - Pastor Justin Stevers 3/8/26 fbchawriver.org

What happens when standing for the truth costs you everything? In Acts 7, Stephen's bold confrontation and ultimate sacrifice show us that a gospel worth dying for is a gospel worth living for, and that God can use our greatest trials to advance His message to the world. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 7:51-8:3 - Pastor Justin Stevers 3/1/26 fbchawriver.org

What do you do when division threatens to destroy everything God is building? In Acts 6, the early church faces a dangerous crack in its unity, and the apostles' response gives us a timeless blueprint for stopping a split and unleashing gospel fruit in the world. Acts Series 2025 - Acts 6:1-7 - Pastor Justin Stevers 2/22/26 fbchawriver.org

What's God's strategy for growing His church? In Acts 5, we discover that holy fear fuels gospel power. When God purifies His people, He propels His mission. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 5:1-16 - Pastor Justin Stevers 2/15/26 fbchawriver.org

What's the secret to boldness that doesn't fade when opposition comes? The early church shows us that real courage flows from knowing God is in control—so we can pray boldly, live boldly, and witness boldly no matter the cost. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 4:23-37 - Pastor Justin Stevers 2/8/2026 fbchawriver.org

Have you ever felt like no good deed goes unpunished? In Acts 4, Peter and John face arrest and intimidation for healing a man, showing that even when the world opposes the gospel, Jesus is worth living boldly for. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 4:1-22 - Pastor Justin Stevers 1/30/26 fbchawriver.org

Are you just presenting the gospel, or are you being present with the gospel? In Acts 3, we learn that the Gospel is not a sales pitch! Peter and John demonstrate that true kingdom impact happens when we stop seeing people as interruptions and start offering them the transforming power of Jesus' name. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 3:1-26 - Pastor Justin Stevers 1/18/26 fbchawriver.org

Does the gospel merely change what you believe, or does it change who you are and who you belong to? In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit transforms a crowd of guilty rebels into a graced and gathered family, revealing that the gospel is powerful to create a new people. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 2:36-47 - Pastor Justin Stevers 1/11/26 fbchawriver.org

As we begin a new year, we often focus on new plans, but do we understand the mission we have already been given? In Acts 1, the risen King prepares His followers for the mission that continues through His church today, empowered by the Spirit and anchored in the hope of His return. Acts Series 2026 - Acts 1:1-11 - Pastor Justin Stevers 1/4/26 fbchawriver.org