Fellowship Bible Church Waco Sunday Messages

As believers, we are surrounded by competing voices, shifting values, and relentless spiritual pressures. In Ephesians 6:14, Paul reminds us that victory begins by fastening on the belt of truth and standing firm in Christ. This Sunday, we will discover why God's truth is our greatest defense, our surest foundation, and the key to living with confidence, conviction, and spiritual strength.

One of my favorite parts of playing sports was the pregame pep talk. The passion, the excitement, the expectation, the challenge. Those talks were given to provide the reality of what we were about to walk into and ready us for the competition we were to face. Every day as believers we face an enemy that seeks to kill, steal, and destroy. We need more than a pep talk. We need the armor of God! Joi...

One of the greatest questions we will ever answer is this: Who is really in control of our lives? In 1 Peter 3:13–17, Peter reminds believers facing pressure and opposition that when Jesus is truly Lord of our hearts, it changes the way we live and shine for Him in a watching world.

Peter reminds husbands that the living hope we have in Christ shapes how we love and lead at home. Resurrection hope isn’t just about heaven—it’s about how we live and love each day.  Today, we explore how hope in the risen Christ shapes the hearts of husbands. 

Submit. When you hear this word does it make you tense up--do you hear it in a negative connotation? Unfortunately, this word in our culture is one that brings fear and trepidation. However, when used in scripture it is conveyed with love and beauty. This morning, we'll explore 1 Peter 3:1-6 to understand the power and love of Godly submission within the marriage. I promise you there is nothing to...

Have you truly come to experience the blessings of trusting the Lord as your Shepherd? In light of 1 Peter 2:25, Psalm 23 shows that when we know Jesus as the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls, we find a life shaped by His faithful presence, provision, and care in every season.

All of us will suffer; the difference is how we respond to the various afflictions we face. This morning, we will see from 1 Peter 2:21-25 how to experience the overcoming presence of Christ amid our hardships.

How does your faith in Christ shape the way you work, especially when it’s hard, unfair, or frustrating? This morning, we’ll explore 1 Peter 2:18–20 and discover how our relationship with God empowers us with the grace and guidance to live out our faith at work.

In a world where compromise is common and convictions are constantly tested, God calls His people to live with clarity, courage, and integrity. This Sunday, we will discover, from 1 Peter 2:11–12, how our identity in Christ and our intimacy with the Almighty empower us to live a life of influence that puts God and His gospel on display.

Moments before His death, Jesus cried out, “Tetelestai—It is finished.” But what did He finish, and what does that mean for you? This Resurrection Sunday, we will discover and celebrate the life-changing truth that can transform our lives forever.

Once we were not a people, but now we are God’s people—called out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Each day we have the opportunity to carry living hope into a hopeless world. This morning, we celebrate what it means to live as People of Living Hope.

Every follower of Christ knows the struggle between the desire to honor God and the pull of old, sinful habits. Why do sincere believers sometimes feel stuck in the same patterns of failure? This Sunday, we will discover the life-changing truth from 1 Peter 2:1-3 on how God equips His people to overcome the inner battle and walk in growing freedom and the joy of knowing Christ.

Would you like to know the secret to unshakable hope? The answer lies within 1 Peter 1:17-21. Join us as we unlock this secret and gain deeper understanding of how unshakable hope begins with a reverent fear, a redeeming faith, and a resurrection foundation! I

What if the way you live on earth were shaped by a greater citizenship in heaven? In 1 Peter 1:1–2, we discover how coming to Christ is like crossing a threshold that gives us a new identity, a new direction, and a living hope that cannot be shaken while we make our way in an uncertain world.

As we begin another year, we are reminded from Hebrews 12:1-3 that perseverance in the upcoming months depends not on more effort but on more seeing—seeing Jesus clearly, trusting His strength, and following His perfect example. Let us fix our eyes on Christ!

The wonder of God’s love is more than a feeling to admire at Christmas; it is a truth to behold at the cross. In 1 John 4:10, we see that love begins with God, who sent His Son to rescue us at infinite cost. This Sunday, we will look to Christ and rediscover the depth, beauty, and saving power of His love for us.

The wonder of God’s love is far greater than we often imagine, and in 1 John 4:7–9 we are invited to rediscover its depth and beauty. God didn’t just speak about love—He revealed it by sending His Son so that we might truly live through Him. When we grasp this Christmas reality, His love begins to shape our identity, transform our relationships, and flow through us to others.

God’s family matters! God’s design for His church is beautiful and vital for each believer. God’s family also has matters to be tended to so the local body of Christ will be a healthy, holy, and thriving church. Join us this Sunday as we gain wisdom in this area through Colossians 3:14-17.

Before God established Israel or the church, He established marriage and family to bring Him honor and glory. In Colossians 3:12-14 and 18-21, Paul provides us with the keys to avoiding potential turmoil that can rob the family of peace and joy. Join us as we learn how to clothe ourselves in Christ’s character.

What if the greatest joy is not found in what you keep but in what you give? In Philippians 4:15–23, Paul celebrates a church whose open hands and open hearts became channels of God’s grace. When God’s generosity flows through us, both others and we ourselves thrive in the joy of generous living.

Life can feel like a hurricane, but there is a peace and strength that stands stronger than any storm. In Philippians 4:8-14, Paul shows that lasting peace and enduring strength are not found in changing our circumstances, but in anchoring our minds, hearts, and daily lives in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

We live in a world weighed down by worry, where anxiety has become a constant companion. In Philippians 4:4–7, Paul shows us how to trade panic for peace by discovering how Christ’s presence can steady our hearts when anxiety attacks.

Have you ever felt the tension between where you live and where you truly belong? As followers of Christ, our zip code may be on earth, but our citizenship is in heaven. Paul reminds us that the joy of the Christian life comes from living out that heavenly identity right here and now as highlighted in Philippians 3:12-4:3.

Every person’s life tells a story, but the real question is what shapes that story. Our world trains us to believe that identity is built by achievements, credentials, or status, and many spend their lives trying to build a résumé that proves their worth. Philippians 3:1–11 confronts that illusion by showing that when someone truly encounters Jesus Christ, He transforms them into something entirel...

“You know it when you see it.” That is true of spiritual maturity. In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul gives us a front-row seat to two powerful examples who model four marks of mature believers who serve and grow together in the gospel. Take a close look at them, and you will see maturity in motion.