FPFO: Recent Episodes
Ryan Biese
The Apostle concludes with the anguish of the contradiction in the Christian life yet praising God with confidence because of His deliverance in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The crowds come seeking Jesus for all the wrong reasons. Jesus confronts them with what they should be seeking: Him.
The Apostle continues to describe the Christians relationship with the Law as well as the struggle between the desire to obey God and the cravings of the flesh.
The Lord feeds the multitudes in the wilderness and they both misunderstand and underestimate what this sign means about Him.
Paul illustrates and proves how our union with Christ brings about a change in Christian's relationship to the Law.
Jesus turns and makes accusations against His accusers showing how they neither know God nor His word. To prove His point, the Saviour calls five witnesses.
The Lord Jesus Christ heals a man on the Sabbath who doesn't deserve to be healed and so He gives a sign that He is the one who restores what was cursed. Yet the religious authorities are blind to the notable sign done among them, and instead focus only on the breach of tradition.
John highlights the danger of mere superficial faith in Jesus that is based on seeing miraculous evidence versus true faith in Christ on the basis of His word.
We take another break from our study in Romans to consider 2 Tim 4:1-2 as we ordain and install Mr Nathan Bowers to the office of elder. In 2 Timothy 4, the Apostle summarizes the key work of an elder, namely to serve as Christ's herald and to apply the word of Christ to the people of Christ.
Jesus sought out the Samaritan woman and changed her heart, enabled her to worship in Spirit and Truth, and she immediately changes her way of life bringing folks to know her Saviour.
Paul continues to explore how God's people live under the reign of abounding grace in Romans 6:5-7.
The Lord Jesus Christ encounters a Samaritan woman and reveals Himself to her as He confronts her in her sin and calls her to faith and repentance.
John explores the preeminence of Christ and the urgency of coming to Him in faith and repentance in John 3:31-36.
Because the one man Adam's sin brought death and condemnation to the many, likewise the One Man Christ's obedience can bring life and righteousness to many.
Jesus continues discussing the Kingdom of God and New Birth with Nicodemus foreshadowing His own death on the cross to provide the atonement needed by sinful men to be reconciled to God.
In John 3:1-8, Nicodemus comes to Jesus and the Lord shows him how he is not good enough to enter the Kingdom of God, but that God requires from Nicodemus the one thing Nicodemus has never considered and that only God can give.
In this final sermon in conjunction with elder nominations we consider 1 Tim 5 in which Paul gives insight into the function of the elder as both ruling and teaching/preaching.
Paul continues to explore the benefits of justification by faith and particularly the peace with God we now have that is not bare cessation of hostility but one of reconciliation and love.
Having begun to discuss the first benefit of justification by faith (i.e. peace with God), the Apostle now turns to consider one cause for rejoicing Christians presently have: our present sufferings. We rejoice now not only because of the certain hope of future glory, but also because of what God is doing in and through our ongoing suffering.
Paul describes the beautiful life produced by a sincere embrace of orthodox doctrine and truth. But he grounds Christian living in the gospel, remind us we already have our Father's approval, which frees us to live for Him without free and with every joy.
After giving instructions for Titus to rebuke, silence, and correct the false teachers because they are completely unfit for any good work, Paul turns to describe how beautiful orthodoxy is manifested in the church through the teaching of "fit" doctrine.
In Romans 5 the Apostle begins to explain several of the benefits that accompany justification. He begins in Romans 5:1-2 meditating on the new relationship God has with His people, one of peace.
We continue in our study of Titus in preparation for Elder Nominations. In the closing verses of chapter 1, the Apostle Paul gives Titus clear and direct instruction for how he and the new elders must to deal with opponents of the gospel and truth.
We take a break from our time in John's Gospel to consider Paul's letter to Titus at Crete as we prayerfully seek to nominate those whom God has called to the office of elder. In this opening section of Paul's letter, the apostle lays out the mission of Titus and charges him to appoint elders in every city for the churches. Even though Crete was a difficult place to minister and find qualified men, Titus must still submit to the Bible's standards for church office.
Paul demonstrates why the promise to Abraham is contingent not on obedience to the Law, but on faith and how that sets the pattern for our own salvation.
The religious leaders confront the Lord Jesus Christ demanding a sign of his authority to cleanse the temple. Jesus both offers them a sign while at the same time refusing to yield to their demands.
Paul demonstrates how the gospel is consistent with God's salvation of His people in the Old Testament.
In the first Passover recorded in John's Gospel (John 2:12-17), the Lord visits the Temple and cleanses it of those profaning it with business as he signals both His authority over the Temple and His power to cleanse the people of God.
Having shown the universal condemnation of mankind and the powerlessness of the Law to justify sinners, Paul explores how sinners may be justified before God in Romans 3:21-31.
The Lord performs His first sign in John 2:1-11: turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, which signals the impending dawn of the New Age of Messianic in Christ's Second Advent.
Two additional disciples begin following Jesus as John the Evangelist brings all we know about the Lord so far to a culmination: He is the Son of God and King of Israel who calls Himself the Son of Man.
Paul proves his point from scripture regarding the universal sinfulness of humanity in Romans 3:9-20.
John announces Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, which shows us the vital significance of Jesus' ministry.
Paul addresses three objections to the doctrine he has set forth in Chapter 2 and proves again the universal need of Christ and the righteousness of God received by faith alone.
Paul continues to show how all people have desperate need of the gospel and that Jewish pride in their knowledge of God actually only amplifies their condemnation if they do not do all they know is right and true.
John the Baptizer tells of the greatness of Jesus Christ to the religious leaders who aren't even aware of who Jesus is.
The Evangelist shows Christ's supremacy to Moses and even to John the Baptizer as the one whose fullness brings us grace upon grace.
In the prologue to his Gospel, the Apostle John introduces us to Jesus. This morning we consider how Jesus reveals the same glory as Moses beheld, but in Christ that glory comes more fully and comes to stay.
Paul continues to explain the relevance of the gospel to all mankind by proving the universal condemnation of all mankind outside of Christ. Having shown why the Gentiles are condemned and God's wrath is manifested upon them, he now shows the moralistic and religious Jews are no better off.
The Apostle John continues to introduce us to the Lord Jesus Christ as the Word and now turns his attention to how the Word was made known in the world and the response of those to whom He was made known.
The Apostle Paul continues to explain his zeal for the gospel as he explains its relevance to all mankind. He begins with an indictment of the Gentiles in particular and then explains how the wrath of God is manifested against them because of their refusal to worship and thank God. The gospel is the only refuge for those under the wrath of God.
We begin a new series in the Gospel of John. John begins with the premise of Jesus' divinity and then proceeds to explain how the Eternal Word came into Creation.
Moses sets up the tabernacle and God's glory comes to dwell in the midst of His people in this final chapter in Exodus. God shows He is faithful to His promises and does exactly as He said. Despite the unfaithfulness and rebelliousness of His people, God shows Himself both faithful and gracious.
Romans 1:16-17 are perhaps the epistle's most important verses as Paul explains his reason for confidence in the gospel, namely it is the power of God for salvation for all who believe.
Israel begins to build the tabernacle itself, which is a remarkable testimony of God's graciousness to His sinful people. He has not only forgiven the rebels who rejected Him, but also permits them to build Him a dwelling place, provides all the materials they need to do so, and blesses them in the midst their renewed obedience. All this magnifies the beauty of God's grace.
Paul expresses his gratitude to God for the faith of the church at the heart of the empire even as he explains his desire to come and minister in their midst (Romans 1:8-15).
Moses returns from the 40 days on the mountain after beholding God's glorious goodness and his face is radiant. While Moses' face initially frightens the Israelites, it serves as an assurance to rebellious, but forgiving Israel that God's presence will persist with them.
We begin a new sermon series in Paul's Letter to the Church at Rome. In Romans 1:1-7 the Apostle begins to introduce himself and his commission from Christ as well as marvel at the glories of the gospel that brought them together.
In Exodus 34 God graciously renews the covenant with Israel and reveals Himself to them as the very God they need. Not that there are any other gods, but that he alone - in Himself and His fullness - is everything they require.
Israel has expressed some fruit of repentance of their idolatry, and Moses returns to plead with God to show grace toward His people. God announces to Moses His intention to be gracious and fulfill all His previous covenant promises to Israel because Moses has found favor with God and God will treat Israel as Moses deserves rather than as Israel deserves. Here we are clearly prepared for the work of Christ and come to understand it is not our repentance that saves us or makes us right with God, but God's pleasure in His Son.
In Psalm 25 David provides a pattern for our prayers. Realizing his own sinfulness, he yet calls out to God to show mercy and save him from the consequences of his actions.
Following the disastrous attempt of Aaron at Sinai to preserve God's relevance before Israel, God announces he will keep His promise to give Israel the land He gave to their forefathers, but He will not accompany them or dwell in their midst. Israel finally grasps something of the dreadfulness of their idolatry and responds with expressions of repentance.
Solomon presents his conclusions and shows us where gain may be found even in this life despite the frustrations and disappointments.
Moses confronts Israel with the wickedness of their idolatry and dispatches the Levites into the camp to bring a taste of God's judgment against sin even as Moses goes and pleads for God to cover the sins of His people.
Solomon gives advice based on his observations and experiences of life under the sun. Even though life under the sun can fulfill you, nonetheless be bold and be joyful.
Moses descends the mountain to confront Aaron and Israel regarding the golden calf. Aaron minimizes, deflects, and contrives spiritual justification for Israel's sin even as Moses performs two sign-acts that testify to Israel's dire situation as covenant breakers.
In this sermon we consider how Aaron's attempts to keep God significant to the people of Israel was actually just an early form of "Progressive Religion" that continues to plague the Christian church today. In this section we learn many things about sin and its nature. Regarding the "cake" announcement, the feckless preacher forgot to let people know about the leftover wedding cake until he remembered in the middle of the sermon.
Rev. Mark Robinson joins us and helps us to consider the beauty of our oneness and unity in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon asking the question whether our religion is worth anything. If it is, it will have a noticeable impact on the way we live.
As we return to the Lord's Table, a short sermon to help us prepare to commune with Christ and His people.
In this sermon, God brings two more plagues on Egypt that display the dreadful penalty awaiting all disobedient people. It also shows the glorious contrast between the God of the Hebrews who hears the cries of His sick, weak, and broken people and other gods of human conception who are only interested in what man can do for them. Visit our website for more resources: www.fpfo.org/exodus
Pharaoh continues to rebel against God, so God sends frogs so Pharaoh and Egypt will know God's superiority over all the Egyptian gods.
God meets Moses' anxieties and inadequacies with His own provision and sufficiency as He dispatches Moses to demand Israel's freedom.
Moses despairs of himself and his ability to free Israel, so he brings his complaint to God who renews His promise that HE (not Moses) will free Israel.