Fellowship Bible Church Sermons
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Worship in Jerusalem
October 29, 2023 22:04 - 58 minutes - 19.9 MBOctober 15, 2023 PM, Ezra 3:1-13. Our Scripture reading was Psalm 11:1ff
Temptation of Jesus
October 29, 2023 21:49 - 42 minutes - 14.4 MBOctober 15, 2023 AM, Luke 4:1-13. Our Scripture reading was 2 John 1:1ff Satan left Jesus alone, but only for a little while. There would be many other temptations throughout His life, but God did not record most of them for us in Scripture. He did detail the internal and very human struggle of Jesus at Gethsemane. But then as in Luke 4, Jesus chose not to give in to the lure of personal comfort, instead committing to do God’s will, not His own. Jesus would be a perfect model of a God-fearin...
Shepherding a Child's Heart Part 4
October 29, 2023 21:35 - 35 minutes - 12.2 MBOctober 15, 2023 SS, Various.
Return to Jerusalem
October 14, 2023 12:09 - 52 minutes - 18 MBOctober 8, 2023 PM, Ezra 2:1ff. Our Scripture reading was Psalm 9-10
Suffering for Christ
October 14, 2023 11:58 - 48 minutes - 16.6 MBOctober 8, 2023 AM, I Peter 2:20-23. Our Scripture reading was I John 5:1ff
Saul Persecutes the Church
October 05, 2023 21:23 - 32 minutes - 11.2 MBOctober 4, 2023 PM, Acts 8:1-40.
God is Faithful to His Word
October 05, 2023 21:16 - 54 minutes - 18.6 MBOctober 1, 2023 PM, Ezra 1:1ff. Our Scripture reading was Psalm 7-8
Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus
October 05, 2023 21:08 - 48 minutes - 16.7 MBOctober 1, 2023 AM, Luke 3:21-38. Our Scripture reading was I John 4:1ff Put yourself back in the 27 AD. Would you take John’s baptism? In other words, would you associate yourself with his message of repentance, turning to God, and doing works befitting repentance? Would you humble yourself and participate with a man seen by the leadership of Israel as a strange bird (at best) or a lunatic? Would you repent of your sin, idolatry, covetousness, lust, blasphemy, filthy language, immorality, b...
Life, Death, and Eternal Life
October 05, 2023 21:04 - 20 minutes - 7.16 MBOctober 1, 2023 SS, Various.
Stephen's Preaching and Death
October 01, 2023 11:28 - 32 minutes - 11 MBSeptember 27, 2023 PM, Acts 7:1-60. Case closed - the Jewish people have a historical pattern of rebellion against God and his messengers, and that it is no different at the present time because they have rebelled against God by rejecting Jesus and persecuting His followers. They prove the point by killing Stephen. Hasten to hear this - Gentiles are no different! People tend to be proud rebels—openly or quietly does not matter. With enough power at their disposal, people will do terrible thin...
Introduction to Ezra
September 25, 2023 20:42 - 42 minutes - 14.5 MBSeptember 24, 2023 PM, Ezra 1:1-11.
The Prophet John the Baptist
September 25, 2023 20:37 - 46 minutes - 15.9 MBSeptember 24, 2023 AM, Luke 3:1-20. Our Scripture reading was I John 3:1ff For John, the first coming of the Messiah was a critical impetus for people to repent. The second coming is no less of a motivation for us today to prepare the way for Him by turning from sin to Christ and receiving forgiveness.
Introduction to the Minor Prophets
September 25, 2023 20:30 - 39 minutes - 13.4 MBSeptember 24, 2023 SS, Zephaniah 1:1ff.
Stephen Opposed by the Jews
September 25, 2023 20:26 - 35 minutes - 12.2 MBSeptember 20, 2023 PM, Acts 6:8-15. Stephen does not seem to be scared or anxious. He did not worry about what he was going to say (Matthew 10:19-20, Mark 13:11). To the contrary, he was sort of “glowing.” God gave some extraordinary appearance to Stephen so it would be even more evident that he was a messenger of God. In both gospel passages referenced, the outcome is those people would be delivered to death by their own brothers. As we know, that is what happened to Stephen, who became the ...
Final Appeal
September 25, 2023 20:18 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MBSeptember 17, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 6:20-21. Our Scripture reading was Psalm 3-4
Anna and the Early Life of Jesus
September 25, 2023 20:01 - 38 minutes - 13.3 MBSeptember 17, 2023 AM, Luke 2:36-52. Our Scripture reading was I John 2:1ff A major way to apply what we learn here is to strive to raise our children so that they are concerned about the things of God and that they experience God’s grace, wisdom, and a strong, discerning spirit. We need to be diligent to figure out how to build an environment where we cultivate this kind of young person. For one thing, we must be people who are concerned about the things of God and are serious about God’s g...
Shepherding a Child's Heart Part 3
September 25, 2023 19:58 - 40 minutes - 13.9 MBSeptember 17, 2023 SS, Various.
The First Deacons Part 2
September 25, 2023 19:48 - 36 minutes - 12.6 MBSeptember 13, 2023 PM, Acts 6:1-7.
Simeon and the Baby Messiah
September 11, 2023 21:10 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MBSeptember 10, 2023 AM, Luke 2:21-35. Our Scripture reading was I John 1:1ff If we believe like Simeon and live like him, we will do well. His standard was righteousness toward men and devoutness toward God. If we see Jesus as Simeon saw him, we will also do well. He saw salvation right before his eyes. He saw suffering in Christ’s future and salvation for those who trust in Him. He saw Jesus as the test of people’s hearts, whether they would believe and rise, or reject and fall. Jesus is a r...
Be Rich in Good Works
September 11, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 13.3 MBSeptember 10, 2023 SS, 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
The First Deacons
September 11, 2023 20:56 - 23 minutes - 8.04 MBSeptember 6, 2023 PM, Acts 6:1-7. For leaders—Lead, and don’t do everything. For deacons—Be qualified, and work hard on your assigned tasks. Be skilled in them. For the congregation—Participate responsibly in selecting leaders, knowing who is spiritually qualified, and then help by not making their job difficult! Watch out for your teachers and pray that they do not become overwhelmed. Do not be prejudiced. Make sure that the church focuses on its God-given tasks such as the ministry of the W...
The Call to Persevere
September 11, 2023 20:41 - 45 minutes - 15.5 MBSeptember 3, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 6:11-16.
Birth of the Messiah
September 11, 2023 20:09 - 45 minutes - 15.7 MBSeptember 3, 2023 AM, Luke 2:1-20. Our Scripture reading was Ruth 4:1ff I wish that I could unlock your mind and put these things in there and turn on the 'treasure and ponder' switch. I cannot do that. God can, however. And you have a part to play in it. About these most significant human events you have a choice to treasure them or reject them. A choice to ponder them or ignore them. A chance to believe them or scoff at them. An opportunity to be grateful or dismissive. You can consider th...
Shepherding a Child's Heart Part 2
September 11, 2023 20:02 - 35 minutes - 12.1 MBSeptember 3, 2023 SS, Various.
Persecution of the Church
August 31, 2023 16:59 - 32 minutes - 11.1 MBAugust 30, 2023 PM, Act 5:17ff.
A Call to Persevere
August 31, 2023 16:57 - 40 minutes - 13.8 MBAugust 27, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Our Scripture reading was Psalm 1-2
John’s Birth and the Benedictus
August 27, 2023 13:12 - 46 minutes - 16.1 MBAugust 27, 2023 AM, Luke 1:57-80. Scripture reading: Ruth 3:1ff The focus of John the Baptist and of his dad is on CHRIST. Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Zacharias said, Blessed is the Lord God of Israel. They explained why they said these things. Like those blessed saints of old, we too should be worshipping God in holy service.
Shepherding a Child's Heart Part 1
August 27, 2023 13:07 - 43 minutes - 15 MBAugust 27, 2023 AM, Various.
Benevolence
August 27, 2023 12:57 - 38 minutes - 13.3 MBAugust 23, 2023 PM, Acts 4:32-5:16. Continuing Ministry of the Early Church
Mary, Elizabeth, and Mary's Praise of God
August 20, 2023 12:46 - 45 minutes - 15.5 MBAugust 20, 2023 AM, Luke 1:39-56. Our Scripture reading was Ruth 2:1ff Take a moment to take stock of this fact. There is no self help in the Bible! There is God help but no self help. It is God who helps. It is God who raises up the lowly. It is God who did great things for young Mary. It is God who provides mercy to those who fear Him. It is God who helps Israel. The saying, God helps those who help themselves, has a wrong focus. Of course, we ought to be active participants in what God wa...
What we Learn from Acts 2-4
August 20, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 9.85 MBAugust 16, 2023 PM, Acts 4:1ff. I believe we should go about sharing the good news about Jesus without fear of what the authorities or society are going to do in response. If we are called on the carpet, give them the same testimony that Peter and John did. We have the privilege of sharing the message that blesses people by turning them away from sin.
Discussion on Masters and Slaves
August 20, 2023 12:25 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MBAugust 13, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 6:1-2. Our Scripture reading was Nehemiah 12:1ff
Adopted, Open, Tormented, & Desperate Hearts
August 20, 2023 12:09 - 50 minutes - 17.3 MBAugust 13, 2023 AM, Acts 16:1ff. Our Scripture reading was Ruth 1:1ff
The Church and Persecution
August 20, 2023 11:29 - 35 minutes - 12.2 MBAugust 9, 2023 PM, Acts 4:1-31. I believe we should go about sharing the good news about Jesus without fear of what the authorities or society are going to do in response. If we are called on the carpet, give them the same testimony that Peter and John did. We have the privilege of sharing the message that blesses people by turning them away from sin.
Treatment of Elders Part 3
August 08, 2023 22:07 - 53 minutes - 18.4 MBAugust 6, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 5:17-25. Churches should keep themselves pure by avoiding the temptation to hastily appoint elders. Churches should allow for a period of time to evaluate the work and character of a man, allowing time for disqualifying sins to surface that might otherwise go unnoticed. Paul warns of the danger of acting hastily. Churches should avoid the guilt and responsibility of appointing men who later demonstrates themselves unfit for ministry. Paul writes a parenthetical re...
Mary and Gabriel
August 08, 2023 22:01 - 46 minutes - 15.8 MBAugust 6, 2023 AM, Luke 1:26-38. Last time we learned about the announcement of John the Baptist’s birth to Zacharias and Elizabeth. Gabriel was the announcer of that momentous event. His next job was to visit Mary and announce to her the birth of the Messiah. Pastor Postiff addressed doubts about the virgin conception and birth on account of other supposed cases of parthenogenesis. The application emphasis was on Mary's willingness to be a servant of the Lord, and the question about whether ...
How Can I Walk Better With The Lord?
August 08, 2023 21:57 - 29 minutes - 10 MBAugust 6, 2023 SS, Colossians 2:20. Think of one area of your life where you need to live more closely to the Lord. Think of a regular sin, habit, pattern, addiction, repeated temptation, stumbling block, fear, anxiety. What is one of those things that is prominent in your mind right now? Let the question sink in and think about it. Now...how do you think God can help you deal with that situation? Notice I did not ask "How do you think YOU can solve the problem?" I asked, "How GOD can help ...
Treatment of Elders Part 2
August 08, 2023 21:47 - 35 minutes - 12.1 MBAugust 2, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 5:17-25. An accusation against an elder is a serious matter. While not to be ignored, an accusation is not to be accepted as true unless there are two or more witnesses. If the accusation proves true, the sinning elder is to be rebuked before the whole church. The act of rebuking an elder before the whole church can have a very sanctifying effect as it can be a deterrent to prevent others from participating in a similar wrongdoing. Timothy was not to show prejudic...
Zacharias and Gabriel
August 07, 2023 20:01 - 54 minutes - 18.6 MBJuly 30, 2023 AM, Luke 1:5-25. Our Scripture reading was Acts 27:1-44 John and his parents are fine examples for us. By God’s grace, we too can Be righteous before God by faith, Be upright on our conduct, Experience answered prayer and the joy of it, Lead our children to be good in God’s sight, though they may not embrace John’s way for themselves, Avoid alcohol and other impure things; Be filled with God’s Spirit, Be an agent to point people to God, Believe God’s word, Be thankful to God wh...
Logical Relationships in Bible Study Part 3
August 07, 2023 19:58 - 45 minutes - 15.5 MBJuly 30, 2023 SS, Various. In this session, we practiced our prior studies by looking in detail at 1 Peter 5:5-7 and John 3:16.
Acts 3
July 28, 2023 21:18 - 29 minutes - 10.1 MBJuly 26, 2023 PM, Acts 3:1-26. Peter and John enabled a lame man to walk, and God used this to authenticate not only their ministry but also to point the crowds to Jesus Christ in whose name the healing was performed. Once again, Peter confronts the people for supporting the crucifixion of Jesus and calls the people to repent and be converted. Since Jesus is that prophet that was like Moses (Deut. 18:15), it was imperative that the people listen to this message, else they will be destroyed. P...
Eleven Indispensables in Every Church Part 2
July 28, 2023 21:10 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MBJuly 23, 2023 PM, Acts 2:40-47. Acts 2 reveals eleven indispensable actions and attitudes that every church should have. Preach the gospel Baptist new Christians Welcome in new converts Continue in the Apostle's doctrine Continue in fellowship and regularly meeting together Continue in breaking of bread and eating meals together Continue in prayer Interact with outsiders Meet each other's needs Share a joyful mindset Praise God Every church should work on these characteristics. O...
Introduction to Luke
July 28, 2023 20:59 - 59 minutes - 20.3 MBJuly 23, 2023 AM, Luke. Art Fair Update Luke wrote under the influence or superintendence of the Holy Spirit of God. What he wrote is true and without error. It is authoritative. It is meant to strengthen the faith of Christians, or to encourage nascent faith of not-quite-Christians so they can have a stable, certain foundation on which to build faith.
Eleven Indispensables in Every Church Part 1
July 28, 2023 20:53 - 26 minutes - 9.06 MBJuly 19, 2023 PM, Acts 2:40-47. Acts 2 reveals eleven indispensable actions and attitudes that every church should have. In this message, we covered the first five or so: Preach the gospel Baptist new Christians Welcome in new converts Continue in the Apostle's doctrine Continue in fellowship and regularly meeting together
Treatment of Elders Part 1
July 28, 2023 20:47 - 44 minutes - 15.1 MBJuly 16, 2023 PM, 1 Timothy 5:17-25. All pastors are worthy of respect and remuneration (Deut. 25:4; 1 Cor. 9:7–9), but pastors who rule exceptionally well by proving themselves to be devoted to their ministry--especially in teaching and preaching--are deserving of double honor. Double honor does not mean double the financial compensation, but deserving of greater respect and remuneration. Scripture reading was in Nehemiah 9.
The Book of Hosea
July 28, 2023 20:40 - 49 minutes - 17 MBJuly 16, 2023 AM, Hosea. Our Scripture reading was Acts 25:1-27 Your life is a microcosm of Israel’s generations-long history of unfaithfulness. Hopefully, you will receive the grace of God and then you will experience the other side of the situation—the enduring faithfulness of God. No matter your sinful lifestyle, God will take you in if you fear Him and call to Him for salvation.