Sermons - Faith Christian Church

Galatians 5:22-23 - Peace Like a River - Sept 9, 2018

Matt 4 & Acts 26 - Encountering Jesus - Sept 2, 2018

1 Corinthians 16 - The Wounds and The Healers - August 26, 2018

1 Corinthians 15:35-58 - No Other Hope - August 19, 2018

1 Corinthians 15:12-34 - Bad Theology, Bad Logic, Bad Behavior - August 12, 2018

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - It's What You Really Need - August 5, 2018

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Keep it Christ-Centered - July 29,2018

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Keep it Christ-Centered - July 29, 2018

1 Corinthians 14:1-25 - Making the Message Clear - July 22, 2018

1 Kings 18 - Elijah, Before and After - July 15, 2018

1 Corinthians 13 - Love is Forever, So Get Good at It - July 8, 2018

Do you only think of love as being romantic?  What or who else do you love besides a mate? How do you express love in other than romantic ways? Would you rather marry a person who is very talented and charming, but whose love you doubted or a person who may be very simple yet you know he or she loves you? What spiritual gift or talent do you have that can be used to strengthen the church? Can you imagine using that gift in a way that actually hurts the church?  How could that happen? Wha...

1 Corinthians 12:12 - I'm Happy to be Stuck with You - July 1, 2018

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong in church?   Why did you feel that way? Have you ever felt inferior to other people in church?  What did they have that you feel like you lacked? What do you think are the talents that it takes to start a church and keep it running?  Do you have any gifting to contribute to that? Have you ever looked around at church and wished somebody wasn’t there?  Why did you feel that way? Do you think you were justified in feeling that way? What’s more impo...

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - Meant to Edify - June 24, 2018

Do you feel like your faith is a very mystical thing or a very practical thing?  Do the more ‘mystical’ aspects of Christianity make you uncomfortable? The Holy Spirit is in the heart of every believer.  Do you perceive the Holy Spirit of God is in your heart?  What evidence for his presence have you ever detected? Do you think you have a spiritual gift?  Is there something that you can do that not all can do in the church?  Do you seek chances to use that gift? What are some ways, regard...

Galatians 5:22-23 - I've Got the Joy Down in my Heart! - June 10, 2018

Do you have joy in your heart?

John 7:37-39 - Are you still Thirsty? - June 3, 2018

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - The Issue that Caused The Issue - May 27, 2018

Which term have you used for this sacrament or ritual in your church heritage?  The Lord’s Supper? Mass?  Communion?  The Eucharist?    We eat the Lord’s Supper once a month at this church.  In your heritage, how often did you take it?  How special is it to you?   What goes through your mind while preparing to eat the Lord’s Supper?   Does eating the Lord’s Supper make you feel more united with your church family?   Is there a group of people in our church that you are suspicious of?...

1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Unique, but Equal and Priceless - May 20, 2018

In what ways do you think society pits people against the opposite sex?  Do you feel like you’ve been treated badly by the opposite sex?  In what ways?  Do you think you’ve ever treated the opposite sex badly yourself?  Have you confessed that to the Lord? Do you think this battle of the sexes exists in churches?  In what ways? Have you ever thought too much of yourself? For women:  What feminine qualities do you often feel you lack? Are those qualities which the world pressures you to h...

1 Corinthians 10:14-33 - The Great Commandment and the Great Commission - May 13, 2018

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - A Cautionary Tale - May 6, 2018

1 Corinthians 9:14-27 - Living Life on Mission - April 29, 2018

1 Corinthians 9:1-13 - Don't I Have the Right? - April 22, 2018

1 Corinthians 8 - Mutual Edification over Personal Ethics - April 8, 2018

What moral grey areas do you think exist in the Christian life?   What moral issues in society do you wish the Bible gave a more clear command about?   Have you ever had a dispute with another Christian over some more issue?  Whether or not __________ is a sin?   What are some things you do that you know other Christians do not do because they think it’s wrong?   What are some things that other Christians do that you do not do because you think it’s wrong?   Have you ever just kept...

Luke 24 - Plot Twist - April 1, 2018

What is your favorite story?  What do you like about it?  What was the major conflict in that story?  If you were writing the story of your life, would it be a comedy or a tragedy?  What has been the plot of your life?  Man vs. Nature; Man vs. Man; Man vs. Himself; Man vs. God?  What’s been the great hope you’ve had that has kept you going during the hard times?  What has been one of the low moments in your life?  Do you still feel low?  What turn of events would re-write the story of y...

John 12:12 - The Triumphal Entry - March 25, 2018

If Jesus came to your house, would you be excited or terrified?  Why? When in your life did Jesus make you so excited you wanted to celebrate?  How did you celebrate? Have you ever felt like Jesus was confronting you about something in your life?  What did the confrontation feel like?  How did you respond? Do you have any special plans for this year on Holy Week?  What might be a good way to reflect on the work of Jesus during Holy Week?  

1 Cor 7 - Two Noble Lives, One Eternal Destiny - March 18, 2018

What kind of life did you dream of as a teenager?  If you’re a teenager, what kind of life do you dream about now?   Did life turn out like you’d hoped?  What if life doesn’t turn out like you’re hoping?   How much time do you spend wishing life were different?  Has it made life different?   When life imposes circumstances you can’t control, what do you think is the godly response?   What’s the best way to live for God in your real life right now?   What attitude changes would you ...

Galatians 5:22-23 - What is the Result of the Christian Life? - March 11, 2018

What’s the most important ethic that your family passed on to you?  Have you done anything to try to pass that on to your children, if you have children?   How do you think God wants you to live?  If you have children, have you tried to help them understand that?   What is the greatest love story you’ve ever seen, heard, read?  How did the loved ones in the story prove their love?   Describe how God has proven his love in your understanding of it.

1 Cor 7:1-16 - The Great Big Mess of Marriage - March 4, 2018

1 Cor 7:17-24 - Not My Final State - Feb 25, 2018

Do you often fear that you’ll never be able to rise above your circumstances? What circumstance are you in right now that you think makes others look down on you?  Is there one? How important has marital status been for you in life?  Do you ever think there are normal Christians and then there are SUPER Christians?  What makes a super-Christian super? Is there anything you’ve been striving to receive that you think will make your life complete?  In light of eternity, will it really do th...

1 Cor 6:12-20 - Who's Calling the Shots? - Feb 18, 2018

What personal mantras do you have?  What rules do you live by?  What’s your personal philosophy of life and justice? Have you ever come across any passages of scripture that contradicted your personal philosophies?  How did you react? Do you feel free in Christ or do you feel regulated?  Does the Christian life limit the activities you’d like to do?  Which ones?  Do you easily submit or easily rebel? How do you feel about your health and lifestyle?  Do you feel like your body is a vehicle...

1 Cor 6:1-11 - Needs and Grievances - Feb 11, 2018

1 Cor 5 - Ignoring Sin - Feb 4, 2018

Matthew 9:1-8 - The Healing of the Paralytic Man at Capernaum - Jan. 14, 2018

1 Cor 4 - The Clergy and The Parishioners - Jan 7, 2018

Who do you consider to be a spiritual authority over you?  Anyone?  Who led you to Christ? Who has given you most of the Biblical and doctrinal training that you’ve received?   Have you ever found yourself in rebellion against authority, whether spiritual or otherwise?  Looking back now, was that a good thing or not?   Paul says in this passage that he doesn’t judge himself and his own obedience to Christ.  Have you ever done any self-evaluation?  If you were not doing so well spirituall...

1 Cor 3 - Why Are You Fighting if You Already Have Everything? - Dec 31, 2017

Obvious problem – Specific Symptom – The Danger of Not Addressing It – The Remedy – The Root Cause of the Whole Problem   What sign of spiritual immaturity do you see in yourself?  What have you done to try to remedy that problem?  Has it helped?   What do you think is the root problem that causes the immaturity?  What are you desperate for that causes you to act out in these ways?   What is the danger in not addressing this problem?  Can you see the end result down the road?  How has ...

Isaiah 9 - The People Living in Darkness Have Seen A Great Light - Dec. 24, 2017

Philippians Chapter 2 - The Immutable God Changed - Dec. 24, 2017

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 - Growth and Maturity in Christ - Dec. 17, 2017

1.  How long have you been a Christian?  How has your life changed in that time?   2.  What have you learned from your Bible reading lately?   What you have learned from church or a Bible study group lately?   3.  How did your lifestyle change immediately after you became a Christian?  In the last 5 years as a Christian?   4.  Do you listen to other Bible teachers besides Pastor Wes?  Who?  What have you learned from them?   5.  When you open your Bible, do you pray and ask the Holy ...

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - The Simplest Gospel Message - Dec. 10, 2017

Have you ever thought that you’d like to talk about your beliefs with someone, you just don’t know what to say?  How could you change that?   Have you ever felt like you’re just not equipped to understand the Bible or talk about it?  What could you do to change that?   Try to articulate what you think the core beliefs of the Christian faith are.  What does each line in the Apostle’s Creed mean?   Can you talk about your own faith journey?  What has your life been like without God?  Wha...

1 Cor 1:18-31 - Scandal and Scoffing - Dec. 3, 2017

1. What’s your answer to all the world’s problems?  Have you ever said, “well, if everyone just listened to me, things would be fine!” 2. Do you tend to be ultra-religious in your approach to life or do you tend to be more secular even though you are a religious person? 3.  Have you ever tried to share your faith with anyone?  How did the conversation go? 4.  What kinds of reactions have you had with people when talking about religious beliefs?  Has anyone ever tried to convince you to co...

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - The Central vs. The Peripheral - Nov. 26, 2017

Who are your favorite Bible teachers? What do Christians often divide and argue about? What are the central beliefs of our faith that cannot be compromised? What can be compromised?  

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 - Be Optimistic - Nov 5, 2017

How optimistic are you about your Christian life?   Where would you be if God hadn't extended grace to you? What do you think we always lack at our church? Have you prayed and asked God to provide or make up for what we lack?  Are you depending on him to grow and strengthen yourself and us as a church?

1st Corinthians 1 - What Happens in Corinth . . . Nov 5, 2017

What is the most immoral or sinful city you've ever heard of?  Have you been there? Have you ever been the victim of some kind of abuse?  How have the effects lingered in your life? Have you ever abused anyone or treated them badly?  How have the effects lingered in your life? Are all your relationships strained?  What have you ever done to try to make them better? How has God's grace and peace benefited you in your life?

Ephesians 2:8-9 - The Five Solae - Oct 29, 2017

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther.  Below are 5 tenets of faith that were emphasized by Luther and other theologians of the time. Sola Scriptura – We believe that the Holy Bible alone is the basis for all of our faith and practice. Solus Christus – We believe that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Sola Gratia – We believe that salvation is only available because our Gracious God reached out to us first with mercy. Sola Fide –...

Brother Yun - Evening Service

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A Chinese Pastor's Testimony

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Acts 13:1-3 - Your Mission if You Choose to Accept It - Oct 15, 2017

Have you responded to the call of God to salvation in him? Can you tell the story of your spiritual journey? If someone asked you how you came to be a Christian, what would you say? Have you responded to the call of God to grow and mature in Christ? What steps have you taken to make that happen? Is there anyone in our church who serves as a kind of mentor to you? How would you say your spiritual life and understanding of the Lord has changed in the last 5 years? Have you responded to the ...

Acts 9 - Dr. Paul - Oct. 8, 2017

Have you ever realized that you'd been fighting against God? What made you see the light? How has God re-ordered your life's priorities and goals through the knowledge that Jesus is Lord, Messiah, and Son of God? How are you seeking to build up the Church?

Acts 8 & 10 - Crossing Boundaries - Oct. 1, 2017

How do you view change?  Is it because God is against you or because he wants to put you into a particular place to do a particular ministry?   Do you tend to be attracted to people who are very different from you or do you tend to avoid people who are very different from you?  Are you curious about or suspicious of people who are different from you?   Have you ever reached out to a person who was very different from you because you could tell they were hurting and needed something that ...

Acts 6, 7, 8 - Holy War or Holy Peace? - Sept 24, 2017

Have you ever been “interrogated” about your beliefs?   How do you react to opposition?  What’s your instinct?  Do you think that is the way Christ would have you react?   Do you ever pray for persecuted Christians?  What do you think they need most from God?

Acts 6 - What's Your Role

What need of yours has ever been ministered to by this or any church?   What need of society do you think churches ought to minister to?   What kind of ministry are you attracted to?  In other words, what do you see people doing around here that make you say to yourself, “I could do that.”?   Have you received and embraced the gospel?  How well do you understand the gospel? Do you think you could verbalize it for anyone who asks you what it is?