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Spiritual warfare is a reality that began with Satan's rebellion in heaven and continues as demons oppose God's purposes today. Christians must learn to recognize and resist spiritual attacks using the authority of Jesus' name and the power of His blood. Through submission to God, standing firm in faith, and operating in unity with other believers, we can effectively combat demonic opposition. Gro...

Luke's Gospel begins with the miraculous announcements of two births that would change history. After 400 years of divine silence, God chose ordinary people like Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary to fulfill extraordinary purposes. Through the birth of John the Baptist, God fulfilled ancient prophecies and demonstrated His perfect timing. John's life purpose, even before birth, was to point others to...

God's kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice, establishing the framework for His plan of salvation. Through a series of blood covenants, culminating in Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice, God provided a way to restore humanity's relationship with Him. True salvation requires more than just historical belief - it demands genuine faith, repentance, and personal acceptance of Jesus as Lord. T...

Kickstarting the New Year | Psalm 105 | Trey Robinson As we approach the New Year, instead of focusing on fleeting resolutions, let's turn to something more enduring: God's Word. Based on Psalm 105:1-5, this message encourages us to praise God daily, proclaim His name, and seek His will. By doing so, we can enter the New Year with a heart full of faith and a renewed sense of purpose. Reflect on ho...

Christmas is a time to reflect on agape love, the highest form of love that is unconditional, sacrificial, and divine. This love is exemplified by God's actions, such as sending His Son, Jesus, to save humanity. The birth of Jesus is the ultimate manifestation of agape love, showing that God's love is given freely and without conditions. Embracing this love challenges us to love others selflessly...

Arrival: Jesus Is Our Joy | Chad Smith As Christmas approaches, it's a time for reflection on the profound joy that comes from the birth of Jesus Christ. This joy, described in John 16:20-22, is everlasting and unshakeable, unlike fleeting worldly happiness. It is a gift from the Holy Spirit, rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. By seeking a deeper relationship with God and fulfil...

Arrival: Jesus Is Our Hope | Tri Nason As we enter the Christmas season, it's a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings. True hope is not mere wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's promises. From the promises made to Adam, Abraham, and David, to their fulfillment in Jesus, we see God's faithfulness. This hope extends to the future, with the promise of Jes...

Community Thanksgiving: Colossians 4:2-6 Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and community. Colossians 4 offers three key principles to help us live out our faith during this season: devotion, evangelism, and wisdom. Devotion involves prayer, watchfulness, and thankfulness. Evangelism is about sharing the gospel clearly and confidently. Wisdom in interactions means acting wisely, spe...

1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages us to give thanks in all circumstances, reminding us that gratitude should be unconditional. The story of David in 2 Samuel 12 illustrates this, as he worshiped God even after the death of his child. We are reminded to be thankful for both material and spiritual blessings, and to cultivate gratitude through daily reflection, worship, and serving others. This week, c...

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's essential to remember its true meaning beyond the holiday rush. Rooted in historical gratitude, Thanksgiving calls us to reflect on God's blessings. Key aspects include recognizing we are created in God's image, appreciating Jesus as our perfect Savior, and acknowledging His unchanging nature. Daily thanksgiving should lead us to worship, transforming our lives and...

Imagine God offering you anything you ask for. What would you choose? Ephesians 2:10 reveals three transformative truths: we are God's workmanship, created for good works, and called to walk in them. This passage answers life's big questions about identity, purpose, and fulfillment, urging us to align our desires with God's work and live a life of eternal significance. Visit us and find more at: h...

The Kingdom of Heaven | Matthew 13:44-46 | Chad Smith Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and facebook.com/fbcms Helpful Links: New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc... Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids Family: https://friendshipsturgis.com/family CCLI#:...

Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 | Jonah McCrory Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and facebook.com/fbcms Helpful Links: New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc... Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids Family: https://friendshipsturgis.com/family CCLI#...

On Orphan Sunday, we are reminded of our profound responsibility to care for the fatherless. The Bible commands us to show kindness and mercy, emphasizing that true worship involves justice for the vulnerable. Recognizing our own spiritual fatherlessness, we see how Jesus took our place to adopt us into God's family. Inspired by King David's kindness to Mephibosheth, we are called to actively supp...

Jeremy Brown | 1 Corinthians 13 Nov. 3, 2024 PM Service Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and facebook.com/fbcms Helpful Links: New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids Family: https://friendshipsturgis.com/family CCL...

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church | Trey Robinson Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and facebook.com/fbcms Helpful Links: New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids Family: https://friendshipsturgis....

Streamed live on Dec 25, 2022 Christmas Morning at Friendship Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: https://fri...

Streamed Live on December 18, 2022 Lord's Supper | Luke 22:14-23 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc... - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: https...

Streamed live on December 4, 2022 Being Like Christ | Philippians 2:1-18 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc... - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: h...

Streamed Live on November 27, 2022 Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Romans 5:9 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Famil...

Streamed Live on November 20, 2022 Blessed Are the Pure In Heart | Romans 5:8 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Fam...

Streamed Live on November 6, 2022 Blessed Are The Merciful | Matthew 5 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: ht...

Streamed live on Oct 23, 2022 Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness | Matthew 5 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendship...

Streamed live on Oct 16, 2022 Blessed Are the Gentle | Matthew 5 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: https://...

Streamed live on Oct 9, 2022 Blessed Are Those Who Mourn | Matthew 5 Visit us and find more at: https://www.friendshipsturgis.com and https://www.facebook.com/fbcms/ Helpful Links: - New Here?: https://friendshipsturgis.com/connect - Announcements: https://friendshipsturgis.com/announc.. . - Online Giving: https://friendshipsturgis.com/give - Kids: https://friendshipsturgis.com/kids - Family: http...