Freedom Fellowship Church

Forever is a long time. That may be the most obvious statement in history, but there is a lot to unpack when you really stop and think about it. What is forever? What implications does that reality hold for this present life? These questions and others like it ought to run through our mind at one time or another and evoke a compelling lifestyle change. This was David's view when he wrote &quo...

There is one school from which you never graduate. That's the school of humility. If only it were easy, it would probably be called something other than humility. Because of our nature, there is no other way. The Bible describes the ideal state of our spirit being like that of a weaned child. The child is not crying out afraid that its mother is not going to take care of it. The child is not...

How would others describe your life? How would they describe the atmosphere of your home or the room when you enter into it? David declares that goodness and mercy would follow him all the days of his life. He was content with those two things. He knew that God is good, and He is merciful. Regardless of whatever else David encountered in life, he knew that God would surround him with those two thi...

There is a theme throughout Scripture of the table of the Lord. At best, we have a fuzzy, intrinsic understanding of that concept. But when you think about it, the concept is a bit abstract. When King David wrote, "He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies," in Psalms 23:5, he communicates deeply profound truths about God's provision in our lives. What does that ac...

We are exactly like sheep, whether we want to admit it or not. The fact of the matter is that we need a shepherd. The problem is that we either don't want one, or we don't trust them. In this message, we look at what happens when we don't submit to a shepherd, and how Jesus is not just A shepherd, but He is THE shepherd, and a good one at that.

Last week we discussed sheep and shepherds. More specifically, Pastor Dennis led us to ask ourselves who our shepherd is. The truth is that we all follow a shepherd, but is it Jesus? Today we're talking about how our Good Shepherd makes, leads, restores, and guides us into a quiet, Sabbath trust in Him. Will you allow Him to be the shepherd of your soul?

Metaphors are used throughout Scripture. Whether it's in poetry or parables, the Bible uses metaphor to link two concepts together in order to paint a picture for us. In Psalm 23, David uses the metaphor of the sheep and the shepherd to describe our relationship with the Lord. It is a beautiful and profound way to depict this relationship that is full of nuance. So why use sheep as the metaph...

Throughout the years, we have toiled and worked ourselves to exhaustion, gaining what we thought would bring meaning and satisfaction. All the while we missed what, or rather Who, would give real rest to our souls. Whether it's emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual exhaustion, we all come to that place where we feel burnt out. And even though it began in the Old Testament, Sabbath is stil...

How would you explain the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Are they different sides of the same coin, or are they unique concepts? The Bible talks about both because both are important, but we often mistake knowledge for wisdom and vice versa. We hope you'll join us today as we dive into the differences, benefits, and truths of knowledge and wisdom.

How do you define "prosperity?" Is it a well diversified portfolio of assets? Is it money in the bank? Is it the relationships you have and maintain? Or is it something else entirely? When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, He gave them wealth beyond imagination literally overnight. In a span of a few hours they went from being slaves to some of the richest people of the day simply...

It seems like the words "joy" and "happiness" ought to be interchangeable. After all, they're both positive, uplifting feelings, right? So why is there a distinction, and why are we talking about it on a Sunday morning? The Bible, in fact, does distinguish between the two, and for good reason. Tune in as we dive into a greater understanding of what God says about these two...

When have you misunderstood what someone said? Enjoy the many examples that Pastor James highlighted in his sermon. Many translations don't always work well. So often we can lose the intent of something even in scriptures. Charles Surgeon said, "Discernment is not the ability to tell the difference between right and wrong, rather it is telling the difference between right and almost righ...

What hinders our worship? It may take different forms, but essentially it all boils down to idolatry in our lives. We may not like to hear that, but it's true. If we dig even further, it becomes clear that we're worshiping ourselves. It may not look like the idols of the Old Testament, but it's idolatry nonetheless. It shouldn't surprise us. After all, that's what our ance...

It is important to understand that worship is not a singalong and something to endure. Worship is not a voice or song list. Worship is giving our deepest affection and our highest praise to God. When we understand this then our prayer, singing, obedience to His Word, standing firm against the devil's way, living under the authority and the plan of God, our whole life becomes a worship lifesty...

The temple and priests are central elements of the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. These elements didn't just vanish when the new covenant in Jesus came about, however. They are both still very real and important elements of our identity in Christ. Instead of a physical building, the Bible says that our bodies are "living temples," or dwelling places, for God. He lives withi...

Almost every church you visit has some form of singing or music as part of its service. The music may look, sound, or even feel different, but it's almost always there. Where did that idea come from? Is that something new, or has it always been part of man's relationship towards God? We see worship throughout Scripture from different people in different circumstances. What may surprise o...

How is prayer the vehicle for God's provision in our lives? Jesus talked a lot about bread during His ministry on Earth. Here's the secret: it's not about the bread. Jesus used this to illustrate that God would provide for our spiritual nourishment as well as our physical nourishment.

Trained in the Struggle by Sanctifying Grace. by Dr. Clem Ferris We all have struggles and every struggle is an opportunity for God to train, teach, disciple us and to reveal something by His grace. Our Father's hand is firmly on the wheel of our lives, and He won't let go. Just as when a child sits on a dad's lap in a car and thinks he is driving as dad unknowingly guides and will...

Dreams are given by God. What is unclear is how those dreams will be fulfilled. We often have an idea of how that could work out, but as many of us know, God's plans are different than ours. What becomes critical is how we handle the time between the giving of the dream and the fulfillment. Often, that time is filled with trouble as we see in the life of Joseph and so many others. The lesson...

As we continue our discovery of the process of becoming fruitful for God's Kingdom, we looked at the central role suffering plays. We looked at the life of Job, and this time we are talking about Joseph. Like so many others in the Bible, Joseph's life was riddled with trouble and suffering, but God caused all that happened to Joseph to work for his good. That's the way it is with ou...

To some, baptism is part of the faith that has never been up for debate. For some, it's a completely new concept. For others, it's been brought to the table as to whether or not it's relevant or even essential. Throughout the Bible we see baptism being used as a way to illustrate God's great rescue plan - bringing order out of chaos, raising what once was dead back to life. It&...

Who do you say Jesus is? On the most popularly attended day of the year for churches, the question Jesus asked His disciples is no less imperative. It's easy to become comfortable or mislead as to what it means to be a "Christian." The truth is that it's not enough to just come and sit in a seat or drop some money in the plate every once in a while. What matters is that you sub...

Everyone yearns for a sense of belonging, whether you call it community or family or church. That's one of the reasons the message of Easter is so amazing. Beyond salvation, which would have been enough, Jesus made a way for us to become the family of God. This family goes beyond borders, languages, and cultures. When we become a Christian, we become part of that global, eternal family. The g...

We know that in this life, we will have trouble. The Bible is clear about that. What's not always clear is why we have trouble or what God is doing or where God even is in the middle of our trouble. We have lots of knowledge or Bible verses to recite to others who are going through trouble, but when we are in the throws of a struggle ourselves, the rubber really meets the road and it's e...

One of the most rampant afflictions in our culture today is anxiety. The statistics are overwhelming. If you have ever dealt with this or if you currently deal with this, you understand how paralyzing anxiety can be. How do we deal with this? What does the Bible have to say about it? That's what we are talking about today. Our prayer is that this message brings hope and light into a dark plac...