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Faith Community Church
This is our weekly message from Faith Community Church in Davis, IL. Faith Community Church is a place where people learn to love God, love each other, and follow Jesus. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we believe FCC can play a vital role in making it more meaningful and fruitful. You can find more information about us at www.fccdavis.org or @fccdavis.
In this Advent series, the focus is on a book titled "The Eternal King Arrives," specifically in its final section, which explores the theme of divine coronation. Pastor Bob addresses the challenges and stress associated with the Christmas season, citing a survey indicating increased stress levels for many. Christmas can be a lonely time for some, marked by familial distance or the absence of loved ones. Stress arises from various sources, such as consumerism, time constraints, and social gatherings. Pastor Bob highlights the prevalence of darkness in the world, both literal and metaphorical, referencing biblical passages. The message emphasizes the arrival of light out of darkness, drawing parallels between the Christmas story and the broader significance of Jesus as the light of the world. Pastor Bob encourages belief in Jesus as the means of rescue from darkness and emphasizes the transformative power of faith, urging listeners to acknowledge their need for a Savior and to receive Jesus as both Savior and King.
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In this message, Pastor Danrich shares his perspective on Christmas, emphasizing its dual nature as a joyous time and a challenging period for some. Referring to statistics on increased stress during the holiday season, he highlights the prevalence of struggles, especially for those with mental illnesses. Pastor Danrich encourages the congregation to acknowledge life's difficulties and pain, emphasizing the importance of seeking peace in Christ. He then delves into a Bible passage, John 16:25-33, exploring Jesus' use of figurative speech to prepare and instruct his disciples. Pastor Danrich discusses the disciples' evolving understanding, the promise of direct communication with God through the Holy Spirit, and the intimate connection between Jesus and the Father. He emphasizes the significance of embracing suffering, finding hope in Christ, and living out the truth that Jesus has overcome the world. The message revolves around the reassurance that God is always with us, symbolized by the term "Emmanuel," and the transformative impact of finding peace in Christ amidst life's challenges.
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In this heartfelt prayer and sermon, Pastor Bob G. invites the Heavenly Father into the room, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to communicate with God through prayer. The central theme revolves around finding perfect peace in the midst of life's challenges. Drawing inspiration from Isaiah 26:3, Pastor Bob G. emphasizes the promise of perfect peace for those whose minds are fixed on God and trust in Him. The analogy of a medicine cabinet is used to highlight how people seek solutions for physical ailments but often struggle to find remedies for emotional and spiritual pain. Pastor Bob G. encourages focusing on God, trusting in Jesus Christ, and maintaining faith during difficult times. Personal anecdotes and reflections on a Bible passage from Isaiah 35 underscore the transformative power of God's presence and the hope for a future free from suffering. The message concludes with practical advice on fostering trust in God through worship, prayer, meditation, and scripture, ultimately leading to a sense of peace that surpasses understanding.
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In this message, Pastor Bob Kolb emphasizes the importance of prayer, particularly focusing on the model prayer provided by Jesus in Luke chapter 11. The passage begins with a call to turn to Luke 11 in the Bible and highlights the significance of corporate prayer in the church's mission to develop passionate followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Bob delves into the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them how to pray, drawing attention to the familiar Lord's Prayer found in Matthew's gospel but also present in Luke. The key theme highlighted is the awesome privilege of prayer, emphasizing that believers should actively engage in this practice. The teaching explores the components of the Lord's Prayer, breaking it down into vertical petitions directed towards God and horizontal petitions concerning interpersonal relationships. The passage also underscores the concept of persistent prayer, illustrated by a parable about a man seeking bread from his friend at midnight. Jesus instructs believers to ask, seek, and knock persistently in prayer, assuring them that God responds to their petitions. Pastor Bob concludes by encouraging the congregation to be expectant in prayer, trusting that God, as a good Father, will give good gifts, with a particular emphasis on the Holy Spirit. The message urges believers to persistently and expectantly devote themselves to prayer.
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In this Thanksgiving week message titled "Blunt Messages from the Master: Be Thankful,” Pastor Bob focuses on gratitude, drawing from the Gospel of Luke, specifically chapter 17, verses 11-19. The passage narrates the healing of ten lepers by Jesus, emphasizing the importance of gratitude in response to divine intervention. Pastor Bob highlights the significance of one leper, a Samaritan, who not only receives physical healing but returns to express profound gratitude, glorifying God with a loud voice and falling at Jesus' feet. The message emphasizes the contrast between the one who fully expresses gratitude and the other nine who, though healed, do not return to give thanks. The central theme is that Jesus is the answer to our deepest needs, especially salvation from sin, and our immediate response should be one of gratitude. Pastor Bob concludes with a reminder that in every circumstance, believers shoulld be filled with gratitude for the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, making thankfulness a central aspect of the Thanksgiving message.
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The series "Blunt Messages from the Master" focuses on Jesus delivering straightforward messages to his followers, emphasizing the imminent return of Jesus Christ. The recent messages center on how believers should live in anticipation of Jesus' return, urging them to stay alert and engage with the gifts given by the Lord. Pastor Bob draws parallels with biblical prophecies, discussing signs of the end times such as wars, famines, and lawlessness. Amid societal challenges, the message encourages believers not to fear but to trust in God. The current passage from Luke 12 emphasizes the importance of fearing God over human authorities, highlighting God's omniscience, authority to punish, and the significance of confessing Jesus before others. The overarching theme encourages believers to stand for Jesus, trust in God's providence, and not succumb to fear in the face of uncertainties.
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In this message, based on the passage from Luke chapter 9 Elder Nathan Kolb shares how In this passage, Jesus asks his disciples who the people say he is. The crowd's opinions range from John the Baptist to Elijah or an Old Testament prophet. However, Peter answers correctly, recognizing Jesus as the Christ of God. Jesus instructs them not to share this revelation because he has a different mission than the political savior the people expect. Nathan emphasizes the importance of our own convictions about who Jesus is and how it determines our eternal fate. He also stresses that opinions don't matter; it's where our personal convictions rest. Nathan then delves into Jesus' teaching on the cost of following Him. He highlights three key commands: "Deny yourself," "Take up your cross daily," and "Follow me." Nathan clarifies that denying oneself doesn't mean changing one's personality or forsaking all pleasures but rather recognizing Jesus' lordship in our lives. Taking up one's cross means identifying with Jesus' sufferings and sacrifice. Lastly, Nathan challenges the audience to become doers of the word rather than just listeners. He explains that Christians should be like apprentices, actively living and working for Christ. He concludes by discussing the high cost of following Jesus, including the possibility of rejection and the need to prioritize our love for God above all else. Nathan's message urges the audience to get serious about their faith and make a clear choice regarding who Jesus is to them.
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In Luke chapter 12, Jesus delivers a blunt message about greed. A man in the crowd demands that Jesus instruct his brother to divide the family inheritance. Instead, Jesus warns against greed, emphasizing that life does not consist of one's possessions. He shares a parable about a rich man who plans to store his abundant harvest for personal comfort and relaxation, only to be called a fool by God, as he will die that very night. Jesus urges people to guard against greed and be rich toward God. He reminds us that life is not about accumulating wealth and possessions but about being thankful, supporting the work of the church, and using our resources to do good works and be generous.
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In this passage, Jesus encourages his disciples not to be overly concerned about the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, and shelter. He reminds them that God cares for them and knows their needs, and He is willing to provide for them. Jesus emphasizes the importance of seeking God's kingdom and trusting in Him rather than worrying about earthly matters. He also encourages them to be generous and give to those in need, storing up heavenly treasure. The passage highlights that it's not the act of being concerned that is sinful, but rather the failure to trust God and seek His guidance in times of anxiety. Additionally, it acknowledges that anxiety disorders can affect Christians and that seeking help, including medical and psychological care, is not a lack of faith but a step towards managing these conditions while maintaining a strong faith.
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In this message, Pastor Bob addresses the importance of following Jesus' commandment to love one another, as outlined in John 13:34-35. The context of this commandment is explained as part of Jesus' upper room discourse before his crucifixion. The sermon emphasizes that loving fellow believers is a central duty for Christians, highlighting that it's not always easy due to our inherent sinfulness. The message stresses the need to walk in the Spirit, exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit, especially love, in our interactions with other believers, as this is a crucial aspect of living out our faith and attracting others to Christ.
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The current message delves into the radical concept of loving your enemies, a notion that goes against the natural inclinations of most people. Jesus discusses this in Luke 6, emphasizing the importance of blessing those who curse you, doing good to those who hate you, praying for those who mistreat you, and lending without expecting anything in return. Pastor Bob highlights that such acts, which deviate from the world's conventional understanding of love, will bring great rewards and reflect the likeness of the Most High, making His followers true children of God. This message challenges individuals to consider how they respond to their enemies and encourages them to embody Christ's selfless and sacrificial love.
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In this message, Pastor Bob discusses the two great commandments: loving God with all your heart and loving your neighbor as yourself. He explains that these commandments are mentioned in the synoptic Gospels and emphasizes that Luke records them at a different time. The message revolves around the idea of who our neighbor is, challenging listeners to broaden their definition of neighbor and showing compassion to all those in need, even when it's inconvenient or costly. Pastor Bob shares a personal anecdote about strangers helping them in a time of need and concludes by urging the audience to change their understanding of neighbors, truly see hurting people, seek divine guidance on how to help, and take action when necessary.
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In this fall series titled "Blunt Messages from the Master," the message centers on forgiveness. It began with Jesus emphasizing the importance of loving God with all one's heart, soul, and mind, and then shifted to discussing forgiveness. Pastor Bob shared a story of a nurse, Alex Dorsainville, who was kidnapped in Haiti but forgave her abductors upon her release. The sermon delved into five questions about forgiveness: How often should one forgive? Why should one forgive? What are the consequences of not forgiving? How should one forgive? And should one forgive even when the offender doesn't ask for it? The central message was that forgiveness is not optional for followers of Christ; it is mandatory, even when it's difficult. The importance of forgiving from the heart, not just for the offender's sake, but for one's own spiritual well-being, was emphasized. The sermon ended by urging the congregation to reflect on any unforgiveness in their hearts and take steps to forgive, whether it be others or even themselves.
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In this message, Kurt Strong, an elder at Faith Community, discusses the concept of living a Spirit-controlled life based on Galatians chapter 5. He emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and contentment in one's Christian life, suggesting that many Christians struggle with unhappiness due to their circumstances or personal attitudes. Strong highlights the need to rejoice in the Lord and be happy in Him, while acknowledging the ongoing spiritual battle within oneself. He draws inspiration from the apostle Paul's writings, particularly Romans 7, where Paul describes the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Strong points out that believers must recognize their own sinfulness, die to their self-centered desires, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead and transform them. He encourages a focus on the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—as evidence of a Spirit-controlled life. Ultimately, Strong urges individuals to surrender to God's will, seek His guidance through prayer, and strive to become more like Christ.
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In this message, Elder Eric Mehlhausen provides context by discussing God's initial commands to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God instructs them to be fruitful, multiply, rule over animals, and enjoy the earth's resources except for one tree, the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Eric then delves into the story of how Satan, in the form of a crafty serpent, deceives Eve by questioning God's word and character, leading her to doubt and disobey. This first sin results in the loss of paradise and introduces sin and its consequences into the world. Eric also explores Satan's strategies, which include questioning God's word, telling outright lies, telling partial truths, and appealing to human desires for more. To contrast, Eric examines Jesus' temptation by Satan, where he successfully resists each of these strategies by relying on God's word, resisting his own desires, and ultimately overcoming deception and temptation. The message emphasizes the importance of trusting God's character, meditating on His word, resisting the flesh, and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in resisting deception and temptation. It concludes with an invitation for those who haven't experienced God's love and salvation to seek Him and accept His gift.
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In this message, we delve into the book of Nehemiah, focusing on chapters one and two. Nehemiah emerges as a significant biblical figure, situated within the Jewish writings, distinct from the Torah and the prophets. He stands out among key characters, and we explore his story with a specific focus on chapters one and two. Nehemiah receives a burden for Jerusalem, its broken walls, and its distressed inhabitants. Through fervent prayer and a willingness to sacrifice, Nehemiah is called to rebuild the city's walls, despite the challenges posed by his comfortable position as a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes in the Persian empire. This narrative highlights the importance of acknowledging God's power, engaging in confession, and planning strategically for God's work. Nehemiah's example encourages us to embrace discomfort, seek opportunities for God's intervention, and sacrificially serve His kingdom. As we contemplate Nehemiah's dedication, we are reminded of our own potential to make a difference through faith, prayer, and purposeful action.
In this message, Pastor Bob shows us the importance of being "Ministry Minded" while looking at Priscilla.
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In this message, Pastor Bob breaks down the importance of finishing well.
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This week Pastor Bob kicks off a new series and focuses on the topic of Pride.
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In this message, Pastor Bob speaks from the perspective of Simon Peter before he is to be executed.
In this message, we hear from Assistant Pastor of Connections and Discipleship candidate Bob Glogowski preach on prayer.
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In this Message, Pastor Bob breaks down the teaching in John 15 about Jesus being The True Vine.
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In this message, Pastor Bob walks us through Jesus' saying "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
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In this message, Pastor Bob walks us through John 11 and the death of Lazarus.
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches us about Jesus being the good shepherd.
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In this message, Pastor Bob walks us through Jesus' saying "I am the door"
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In this message, Pastor Bob walks us through Jesus' saying "I am the Light of the world"
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In this message, Pastor Bob leads us through John 6 and Jesus' words "I am the bread of life"
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In this message, Pastor Nathan kicks off our new series on the "I AM" statements of Jesus. This week we take a look at the origin of "I AM" by looking at Exodus 3-4.
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In this message, Elder Kurt Strong teaches us the importance of prayer and how to pray properly.
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In this message, we hear from elder Eric Mehlhausen about the importance and beauty of biblical marriage!
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In this message, Pastor Bob explains the importance of being a man or woman of The Word.
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches us the importance of returning to God. Sermon Notes
In this message, Pastor Bob walks us through Solomons's prayer in 1 Kings 3.
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In the third week of our JEDIDIAH series, Pastor Bob brings us: Righting Wrongs
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In the second week of our JEDIDIAH series, Pastor Bob brings us: Becoming King
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In this message, Pastor Bob kicks off our new series JEDIDIAH. We will be taking a look at the birth of Solomon and how we are called to be gracious to repentant sinners.
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Faith Community Church
212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches the importance of finishing well through the lens of Demas.
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Faith Community Church
212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob brings to our attention the importance of evangelism while looking at the Mob from Thessalonica.
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Faith Community Church
212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob is back to teach us the true meaning of greatness by comparing Herod The Great and Jesus.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Nathan speaks about having a heart of kindness and a mindset of worship while focusing on David's wife Michal.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Elder Kurt Strong takes a deep dive into the failings of Samson and what we can learn from them.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches the importance of purity and how to respond to temptation in our lives.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches how Judas never truly understood Jesus' mission.
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches how to use our power and influence in a correct and God-honoring manner.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob teaches the idea of true grace through the lens of the elder brother.
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Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Bob breaks down the fundamentals of biblical worship while looking at the life of Cain.
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Davis, IL 61019
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In this message, Pastor Nathan takes a deep look at Saul's life before his conversion.
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212 W. McKimmy St.
Davis, IL 61019
Connect with us at: https://fccdavis.org/
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