Fellowship Church Poplar Bluff

Malachi - Faithfulness

Malachi - Excellence

We represent and live for the Creator of the universe - God Almighty.  We must bring excellence to all that we do as working for the Lord.  Just as Malachi called his people back to the standards, we are called too.

Truth or Lies - Conclusion

Don't be afraid of the truth, but live in it.

Truth or Lies - Hearing Truth

Hearing the truth is sometimes difficult.  If the truth comes from somebody who loves you, it should be received as constructive.  We need to consider James 1 in our lives - to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to be angry.  We must keep a soft heart and learn how to hear the truth well.

Truth or Lies - Balance

We should always seek to be truthful.  However, we must do it in a way that is loving and not self serving.  We also must steer away from gossip - even if the story we share or listen to is true.

Truth or Lies - Changing the Lying Culture

As followers of Christ who embodies truth and sets us free through it, we must live our lives in truth.  We must work to change our culture that lies everyday.

Salvation to the Core - Blind Spots

Blind spots in our lives about our problem areas can destroy us and those around us.  We need to be honest about the areas in which we need work and healing.  Confession and the allowance of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives is vital for this to happen.

Salvation to the Core - Salvation and Suffering

An unbeatable force is Christians willing to follow Jesus even through suffering.  How devoted are you to the cause of Christ?  This message takes an inner view of the growing numbers of Christians in China.

Salvation to the Core - It's All About Jesus

So many times followers of Christ can get distracted by convictions that seem like the most important.  But, these can cause us to lose focus on the core of it all - Jesus.  In the end, He matters most. For, He is the One who redeems us to live for His glory.

Out

The concept of Out should be a way of life for those who truly follow Jesus.  For, we are to be fishers of men and we must share our faith with those around us everyday.

WALK OF FAITH - Ordinary

God can use the ordinary and do extraordinary things in this world.  You can be used in powerful ways.  Will you submit to His plan?

WALK OF FAITH - Serving

God has designed us in such a way to serve a specific purpose for His sake.  Are you serving?

WALK OF FAITH - Good Decisions

In the walk of faith, there are decisions that we make that shape who we are and what we are about in this life.  Good decision making is a process that takes time and a willingness to stick with it.

WALK OF FAITH - Living Sacrifice

Living a life of faith means we are not interested in "self" as much as being used by God to please God.  Narcissism has become a cultural phenomenon that challenges the concept of being sacrificial.

WALK OF FAITH - Adoption & Other Word Pictures

The term ADOPTION is used when it comes to being a follower of Jesus.  We are children of God.  This is both inspiring and challenging.

The Audience of One

Who are you living to impress?  People or God.  As Christians, we should only be concerned about God's approval.

WALK OF FAITH - No Condemnation

One of the most freeing aspects of faith in Jesus is the fact that we are forgiven and released from our guilt.  He loves us this much!

WALK OF FAITH - Faith Without Works is Dead

Believing in Jesus means so much more than believing He exists.  It means you trust in Him.  And trust is living this life dependent on Him.

Easter Sunday - Death to Life

Easter is all about Jesus' death bringing us life.  The question in response to this is, "Will I die to myself to follow Jesus?".

Palm Sunday

Ever know all of the powerful details behind Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem?  Palm Sunday illuminated.

Church As It Ought To Be - #5

When the church is as it ought to be, it is a body of believers that are known for being overcomers of trials in this world. We serve a God that makes it possible.

Church As It Ought To Be - #4

New Community.  When the church is as it ought to be, it is a community of people that accept and love.

Church As It Ought To Be - #3

To truly be the church of Christ, we must serve as Christ served.  For, this is the way the world will know that we are followers and experience His love in us.

Church As It Ought To Be - #2

A message about wounded healers.  We are all broken in some way.  The church is about using people who are broken because God uses imperfect people.

Church As It Ought To Be - #1

This message begins the series looking at the essence of a church.  The church is not a place or a building.  The church is the people and exists to disciple and serve other people.

What Faith Looks Like

An in depth look at the story of the bleeding woman that touched Jesus' garment.  From this impromptu encounter we can find out what real faith looks like and how we can exercise it.

HEART SERIES - The Willful Heart

Final sermon in the HEART SERIES.  A heart of love is a willful heart.  The description of love in 1 Corinthians 13 is all about the will of the heart.  The description is not based in feeling as much as it is based in the will of a person that conveys love.

HEART SERIES - Frustrated Heart Seeking Peace

Many are looking for contentment, but go about finding it in the wrong way.  Scripture tells us that this is only found through Christ.  We must learn to be content as Paul says.  And, as a result, peace will come.

HEART SERIES - True Loving Heart

What does a loving heart really look like?  If we are Chrsitians, we must love like Christ loved.

HEART SERIES - The Heart & The Christian Life

The heart is at the root of all things for us - how we act, what we say, what we love, what and who we worship.  This message kicks off the HEART SERIES and starts to look deeply into the matters of the heart and how this affects the Christian walk.

Christmas - Regrets & Second Chances

God is all about taking away disgrace and shame.  At Christmas we celebrate this in the baby Jesus.  Ultimately, He came to give us another chance.  He came to redeem us and give us hope.   This message is largely built upon the story of Zecariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1.  God grants them a child late in life called John the Baptist.

A Non-Traditional Christmas

What is Christmas really about?  In Philippians 2 we can find what it really means.  Jesus came to empty Himself for us.  We should do likewise, living for Him.

Christmas Grace

Do you consider the redemption of your sins at Christmas a gift from God?  We are ONLY justified through Christ.  It is because of His grace rendered upon us.  A deeper more powerful way to consider celebrating this Christmas!

SMILE SERIES - Pleasure

We live in a country that is filled with pleasure.  We may fall prey to seeking all kinds of pleasure that, in the end, do not fulfill us.  Our choices regarding this affect us everyday.  Do your personal pleasures rob you of pleasure in the Lord?

SMILE SERIES - The Joy of the Lord Is Strength

Have you lost the joy?  Studies have shown that joy in the midst of trials and disease can improve your health and even add years to your life.  But, more significant than this is God's glory through you in this world. 

SMILE SERIES - Making Jesus Smile

What does it take to truly make Jesus smile?  Jesus delights in His followers loving in extraordinary ways just as He did.

For Such a Time As This

A message based on the storyline of the book of Esther.  Don't you want to be in the middle of God's providence?  As followers we should be willing, trusting and courageous to step foot into His plan and purpose to experience and witness God's providence in our lives.  As a result, we can be blessed and ultimately, God will be glorified.

RESCUE - Glorification

As God's people we have so much to look forward to.  There will be a day when we will be glorified for being His.  This is a gift and a goal of ours.

RESCUE - Sanctification

Sanctification occurs when we surrender our minds and our hearts to God.  It should be our endeavor as followers.

RESCUE - Justification

Justification is all about allowing Christ to redeem you.  Because of what He did on the cross, we can be justified.  When we ask Him to forgive we should leave behind the guilt associated with what we did.

The Wisdom of Proverbs - Don't Be Dumb EVERYBODY'S GOT A VINEYARD

Everybody's got a vineyard.  The question is, "What does yours look like?".  God wants to assist us with this life so that we can flourish for Him.  He wants us to fight entropy that sets in and causes us to deteriorate.  He wants us to tend to what matters in this life and is ready to help us.  Is your vineyard unkept or maintained?  Message is based in Proverbs 24.

The Wisdom of Proverbs - Don't Be Dumb HEART

The heart is at the center of it all.  The condition of the heart is at the root of who we are and what we do with our lives.  When we trust in the Lord with all of our hearts, we yield to Him and are open to His instruction.

The Wisdom of Proverbs - Don't Be Dumb WISE REACTIONS

Our reactions say a lot about our inner discord.  According to Proverbs, we must consider putting off a quick, emotionally charged response to someone or something.  A wise person is careful about their reactions.

The Wisdom of Proverbs - Don't Be Dumb TWO

Proverbs 5 is all about guarding your heart and focusing on what can bless your spouse.  If we learn to make this our way of handling our marriage, we will flourish.

The Wisdom of Proverbs - Don't Be Dumb ONE

Introductory message to the series.  This message sets forth the basic components of being wise.  Those who are correctable are wise, but those who refuse correction are foolish.  We must be moldable before the Lord and others.

Putting Fear in It's Place

For those who are in the Lord, is there really anything to fear at all?  Scripture tells us time and time again that He will take care of us and that He can be trusted.  We must not let fear control us in our lives.

Change - The Prodigal Son Change

What is your flat tire?  What is your problem that needs to be dealt with now?  We need to be "real" about what is keeping us from fully living for God.  Just like the prodigal, we may need to experience bad circumstances to realize we need to make a change.  The kind of change that takes humility, self-awareness and total commitment.

Change - Fear and Failure

Failure is a good thing.  When we expose our problem of sin, we finally realize that we need change.  Secret sin is too easy to jusify.  We need so desperately to be open to failing so that we can move forward in our "change" process with God.  What do you need to be honest about?

Change - Change & Idolatry

Change cannot happen until we admit and believe that we are not our own.  Scripture states that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.  We must submit ourselve FULLY to God so that He can transform us inside and out.

Change - Change, Failure, & the Mind

The people who are going to experience real change in their life are the people who overcome problems and failure.  God is ready to help when we are willing to try.  Change is waiting for you.