Fellowship Bible Church

This sermon examines the Parable of the Sower as the definitive key to understanding the Kingdom of God, arguing that it distinguishes between those who are truly saved and those who are not. The central message challenges the modern evangelical tendency toward casual faith, urging believers to examine their own spiritual condition by looking for the evidence of fruit in their lives. The text cont...

This sermon examines Paul's argument in Galatians 4, where he uses the historical narrative of Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, to illustrate the incompatibility of the Old and New Covenants. The central message is that believers are children of promise and grace, not of the flesh or the law, and therefore must not mix the freedom of the Gospel with the bondage of Mosaic requirements. The ex...

This sermon draws from Mark 10:1 to illustrate the example of Jesus consistently moving forward in His mission to preach the Gospel, regularly receiving both multitudes and individuals to teach them. Believers are encouraged to avoid spiritual stagnation with Gospel advance in mind. Also addressed is the common struggle with sin and defeatism by pointing to 1 John 1, emphasizing that God is faithf...

The study examines the conflict between Old Covenant legalism and New Covenant grace, highlighting Paul's concern for the Galatian believers who were being drawn back into religious regulations. It argues that while the Law served to reveal sin, it cannot produce salvation or spiritual maturity, whereas the Gospel offers freedom through faith in Jesus Christ. The central theological theme is that...

This sermon introduces the Book of Philippians by tracing the historical origins of the Philippian church, highlighting the sovereign work of God in opening the hearts of Lydia and the jailer. It emphasizes the theological significance of Paul's greeting, defining believers as bondservants of Christ and affirming the Trinitarian source of grace and peace. The exposition challenges modern individua...

This sermon expounds on Psalm 110 as a prophetic declaration of the Messiah's dual role as King and Priest, highlighting the distinct persons of the Trinity in the opening address from Yahweh to David's Lord. The central message emphasizes that Jesus has completed His redemptive work and now sits at the Father's right hand, while God actively conquers the world through the preaching of the Gospel....

The sermon analyzes the Israelites' complaint in Numbers 11, illustrating how their craving for worldly comforts led to spiritual starvation rather than fulfillment. By contrasting the divine provision of manna with their lust for Egyptian foods, the text highlights the danger of forgetting God's past works and prioritizing earthly desires. The narrative demonstrates that receiving exactly what on...

The sermon continues to explore the theological depth of Psalm 106. In the verse in focus today we see that God saves His people not only for their benefit, but also for the glory of His own name. The preacher extensively discusses the significance of Yahweh's name, linking it to God's covenant faithfulness and the exaltation of Jesus Christ. Through the lens of creation and history, the message a...

Christian songs, particularly the Psalms, serve as theological instruction for daily living rather than mere musical entertainment or even a tool for corporate worship. In the first three of ten observations (the rest to follow in ensuing sermons), Psalm 106 teaches believers 1) to give thanks to God because He is good and His mercy endures forever, even amidst human failure and sin; 2) that true...

The sermon explores how believers can discern God's will by examining specific biblical mandates rather than seeking mysterious signs for daily decisions. It establishes that the primary prerequisite is salvation, followed by a call to live a godly, pure, and Spirit-filled life. The preacher emphasizes that understanding God's moral will provides the framework for making wise choices in personal m...

Jesus confronted His disciples' pride by countering their concerns for their own potential greatness with a call to humility, service, and a sober-minded pursuit of holiness. Christians are called to pursue holiness, not to earn salvation, but, as a response to the grace and promises received through Christ. This pursuit of holiness is a mark of a true believer.

In Mark 9, in the passage this text is part of, the disciples are seen 1) disputing over which of them will be the greatest, and 2) interfering with the ministry of another unnamed believer because he wasn't part of their group. Jesus, using the imagery of a child and the warning of a millstone, shows that the disciples' thinking and priorities need to be straightened out. They ought to be more co...