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Luke 1:5-80
We intended to record verses 5-25 but due to a set was unable to capture the recording. We Start off in verse 26 in the recording.
John 18:1 - 19:16 We read about the arrest of Jesus and the false accusations of Christ.
Jesus show his disciples and us how to be a true servant of God by leading and being the example.
What does it mean to have faith on a daily basis? Darrin walks us through an understanding of faith and how we might be failing to walk in faith without even realizing it.
Our God is a God of mission. He had a purpose for creation, He had a purpose for sending Christ, and He has a purpose for us. Understanding that purpose and living it out is being on mission. Today, we look at three principles that will help us gauge if we are on mission, and help us stay on mission.
When we serve, or do a good deed, and when we display spiritual gifts, who gets the glory? Us or God? Acts 3:1-21
Pastor Mark shows us what it looks like to be "unashamed" of the gospel of Christ through the life of Paul.
This final message in the series "Elementary Principles of Christ" bring to life the final judgement of God and what follows.
What does it mean to be "baptized in the Holy Spirit?" Is that concept even biblical? And if so, what does it mean for us?
Wait did you say, "Baptisms... plural?" Yep, that's what Hebrews 6:1-3 says! This week we talk about the old testament basis for baptisms as well as the three baptisms listed in Matthew chapter 3.
In the first message of our series, "The Elementary Principles of Christ," we take a look at Heb. 6:1-3 which lists five topics in a series of elementary principles, the first being repentance from dead works and faith towards God.
When you feel overwhelmed or unable, where does your help come from? Join us in Matthew 14:13-21 as we see Jesus giving us an answer of faith.
Join Pastor Mark as he embarks on a series through 1 John. In this message we will be covering the reality of the God who manifested Himself to us and the reliability of the Apostle's witness.
1 John 1:1-2:2
What does it mean to be lukewarm anyways? Follow Darrin along in Rev. 3:14-22 to find out how Jesus expects all believers to take a stand for His name and not be "lukewarm."
What does it take to be an overcoming church? It's not great strength and heroic deeds, in fact, it's the small faithfulness of our everyday life.
What characterizes a dead church? And how can we be made alive? Follow us as we explore Jesus' letter to the church of Sardis. Rev. 3:1-6.
Jesus takes what we allow in the church very seriously. We need to be concerned with both how we live and how we teach.
Faithfulness doesn't always mean what we think it does, but its no less important. Listen to how God wants you to be faithful where you are.
For all there works and faithfulness, the church of Ephesus had one thing lacking... they had left their first love.
What does Jesus mean when He talks about having a good or a bad eye? And why is it important for our spiritual health?
Jesus is calling us to love like He loves, and serve like He serves... but to serve others we must first allow Him to wash our feet.
John 12:1-17
Sometimes we don't see God's answer in the timing we want, but He always answer. Is it worth the wait?
Luke 1
In a day and age when the culture is so wicked, what culture does the Church offer to counteract? James 5:13-18
If we believe the Lord is coming, and we shall see Him soon, how should that effect our ever day acts of worship?
James 5
What if we acknowledged the Lord before we spoke? Before we reacted? Before we plan? How much of a difference would that make in our life. God has a perfect will and we stray from it so easily when we take our eyes of Jesus.
James 4:6-5:6
James 4:1-10. God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Sometimes we put God against us in our pride and self-seeking. Learn how to keep yourself from the "slow fade" into selfishness.
Jesus, the God of MERCY, revealed 600 years before his birth through the prophet Isaiah.
Have you ever had the desire to teach? James tell us the qualities necessary and the possible pitfalls of teaching. James 3
What is the sin of partiality? Join Friendship Bible Church on a journey to understand how the Book of James is tied to God's law in Lev. 19 and how partiality is a sin of unjust judgement.
Kiss the Son lest He be angry... The world today is in rebellion against God, but the scriptures say, "He who sits in Heaven shall laugh..." God is in complete control.
Psalm 2
James 1:12-18, satan puts "good things" in front of us to test us and asks us the question, "What do we really love?"
If your faith isn't stable, nothing is. Trials ARE coming. Learn to be prepared beforehand and keep your eyes on Jesus. James 1:2-8
James 1:1... This sermon illustrates what it means to be a servant of Christ and how James fulfills that role as an example for us.
Where your treasure is, your heart will be also... In this message, we look at how a Christian can grow in their faith and walk in victory by how they focus their desires.
Have you ever wondered what the Bible teaches about Spiritual Gifts? What is your spiritual gift? How does God want you to use them? Pastor Darrin Miller walks us through 1 Co. 14 to answer these questions.
We take a detour from Hebrews this week to study Psalms 110 which ties directly into Mark's weekly study of Hebrews.
So many times we can fall victim to building idols out of our experiences, rather than experiencing God in the midst of them.
God has called us to run a race, but He wants us to run well. Hear how looking back keeps us from running faithfully.
John says that Jesus was the light and life of men. Pastor Darrin takes us through the question of what does it mean to be the Light and Life of Men, and how does that affect our place in His Church?
In the new covenant, God's promise is to save His people and to pour out His Spirit on all flesh. But are we really living in the reality of that promise?