http://www.fbfellowship.org/news The Sermons of Faith Bible Fellowship Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:48:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 © podcast@fbfellowship.org () podcast@fbfellowship.org() 10080 Christianity, sermons The Sunday Sermons of Faith Bible Fellowship in Farmville, Virgnia The Sermons of Faith Bible Fellowship podcast@fbfellowship.org No no http://www.fbfellowship.org/images/fbf-logo144144.png http://www.fbfellowship.org/news 144 144 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010-second-service/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:48:46 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=580 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010-second-service/feed/ 0 27:02 Mark 2: 23-28 how is Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath? Does the Bible or tradition of men forbid what the disciples were doing? Define ... Mark 2: 23-28 how is Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath? Does the Bible or tradition of men forbid what the disciples were doing? Define legalism as a means of salvation? What are some legalisms you follow just like the Pharisees here? How does this passage establish again the truth that Jesus is Jehovah God in human flesh? Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:44:23 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=577 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/27/sunday-notes-january-24-2010/feed/ 0 40:16 Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. Note "as" or according to the measure we have forgiven others. See Matthew ... Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. Note "as" or according to the measure we have forgiven others. See Matthew 7:1-5. What are the blessings of forgiving others? Consider the character of the Lord; "Father forgive them, they know not what they do." What is the point of Matthew 18:21-35? If God has paid for our sins how can we understand Matthew 6:14-15? Plainly if we do not forgive others we ourselves will not be forgiven. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-10-2010-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-10-2010-second-service/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:51:47 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=573 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-10-2010-second-service/feed/ 0 31:45 As we enter another year, I will be preaching on the church calendar, more specifically on how God works through time. This continues the series ... As we enter another year, I will be preaching on the church calendar, more specifically on how God works through time. This continues the series on worship I started last fall. A large part of protestantism rejected the church calendar because the church had taken it to extreme, with virtually every day designated in honor of a saint. But today there is a resurgence of interest as we rediscover the wisdom of basing our special days on the life of Christ (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost) instead of on the secular calendar (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). Some say the calendar leads to empty ritual, that what's important is what's in our hearts. But my wife didn't buy that when I suggested we not celebrate our anniversary because our hearts were right anyway. Think about the Hebrews and their focus on festivals and special days and how that carried over into the early church. Let's converse on Sunday on what we at FBF ought to be doing in this important area. Thanks, Jon Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-17-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-17-2010/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:48:34 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=571 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/18/sunday-notes-january-17-2010/feed/ 0 35:26 Dear friends, ldquo;Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtorsrdquo; Our most perplexing and destructive problem as human beings is sin. It shows itself by bringing ... Dear friends, ldquo;Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtorsrdquo; Our most perplexing and destructive problem as human beings is sin. It shows itself by bringing misery to every life and relationship, but its most terrible effect for Christians is broken fellowship with God and loss of joy. Look at Paulrsquo;s description of sin in Galatians 5: ldquo;Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. ldquo; ldquo;Things like theserdquo; pretty well includes everything else we can imagine. What happens when a Christian sins? Think carefully through Hebrews 12:6-10 which explains the Lordrsquo;s way of correcting sin and reminds us of His purpose in all discipline. The way we receive forgiveness is through confession which brings relief and release to our spirit as well as freedom from guilt. Once we confess we can have free and easy communion with the the Lord. Saying the same thing God says about our sin, acknowledging it before the Lord, bringing it out into the open all bless our souls. 1 John 1:8-10 clearly teaches we all have sin and need forgiveness. Read 2 Samuel 12:1-15 for how David responded to the Lord revealing his sin. Look at what eventually brought him relief and led to the writing of Psalm 32. I want us all to experience Godrsquo;s smile, joy and presence. This only comes through recognition and confession of sin and forgiving others their trespasses against us. See you Sunday, Lee Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-10-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-10-2010/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:10:02 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=566 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-10-2010/feed/ 0 26:28 Dear folks, Have we taken time to pray today? What excuse could we ever offer to the Lord for not praying. What teacher would ever accept ... Dear folks, Have we taken time to pray today? What excuse could we ever offer to the Lord for not praying. What teacher would ever accept ldquo;I didnrsquo;t have timerdquo; as a reason for not doing expected work. Also why not talk often with our FRIEND who sends us the Holy Spirit to be our Comforter and Counselor? I know how difficult it is to be too busy and cut out time to pray. Yet, why not? Letrsquo;s learn again from the Master Teacher on prayer. This Sunday we will share in Communion and remember that ldquo;he shall save His people from their sinsrdquo; is the promise of Christmas. Nowhere is this better seen than in remembering the Lord till He comes. We will begin to examine Matthew 6: 12, 14 15 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. regarding the forgiveness of sin. Once a day read through Psalms 51 and 32. 51 recounts Davidrsquo;s guilt about his terrible sin and 32 describes the blessings of forgiveness. The Lord promises to provide daily bread to meet our physical need, but the emphasis is on our spiritual needs, forgiveness and protection from Satan. Christ can give us a clean conscience, joy in trials and solid hope for the future; what could be better than that? Letrsquo;s prepare ourselves for the Lord's Supper according to 1 Cor. 6: Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world. So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one anothermdash; if anyone is hungry, let him eat at homemdash;so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come. Lee Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-3-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-3-2010/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:07:23 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=564 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/01/11/sunday-notes-january-3-2010/feed/ 0 37:49 Dear folks, What do you worry about? What is the difference between legitimate concern/worry and anxiety? As 2010 comes into view letrsquo;s see some of ... Dear folks, What do you worry about? What is the difference between legitimate concern/worry and anxiety? As 2010 comes into view letrsquo;s see some of the common worries, do these fit you? not enough money loss of health, job loneliness rejection by family and friends struggle with sinful thought patterns fear of failure sense of failure in life not being good enough assurance of salvation life of adult children safety and development of children not being good enough for the Lord fear of what may happen in 2010 Read, for January 3, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-8, and James 1: 1-8. 4:13-17. Now match up your worries with these assurances. What do these Scriptures teach as to the purpose and benefit of worry? The cause of worry and anxiety are not the circumstances, but the value we put on them. Can we do without the benefits of ldquo;the worryrdquo;? Birds and flowers are illustrations of the truth that if God takes care of these small creations how much more He will care for us. We only worry about stuff that really matters. Matthew 6:33 teaches the Kingdom of God as our first concern, this really matters, it is eternal and worth worrying about. Yet we donrsquo;t have to worry in the ordinary sense because God will eventually bring it to pass as He has promised. I think it is helpful to see worry as a reminder of our need for the Lordrsquo;s grace and care, a test of our faith, and a spur to more dependence on the Lordrsquo;s mercy and forgiveness. This week letrsquo;s think through these Scriptures, and pray that the Lord will give us victory over worry and anxiety, that is, growing in grace through difficult experiences. See you Sunday, Lee Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009-second-service/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:41:37 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=559 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009-second-service/feed/ 0 31:18 Jon Marken spoke on seven worship events surrounding the announcements and birth of Jesus. Jon Marken spoke on seven worship events surrounding the announcements and birth of Jesus. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:38:40 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=557 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/14/sunday-notes-december-13-2009/feed/ 0 34:22 Lee's sermon, "We Love God," delved into the Magi. "The Wise Men knew the King was born, and had come to worship Him. Will we ... Lee's sermon, "We Love God," delved into the Magi. "The Wise Men knew the King was born, and had come to worship Him. Will we follow their example?" Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009-second-service/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:04:46 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=555 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009-second-service/feed/ 0 27:01 In the second service we will examine the question of fasting in Mark 2: 18-22. Is it for today? What is the purpose of ... In the second service we will examine the question of fasting in Mark 2: 18-22. Is it for today? What is the purpose of this spiritual discipline? Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:02:44 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=553 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2009/12/09/sunday-notes-december-6-2009/feed/ 0 27:50 Dear folks, This Sunday I will be preaching on Matthew 2:1-12, the story of the coming of the Magi. We have to guard against getting our ... Dear folks, This Sunday I will be preaching on Matthew 2:1-12, the story of the coming of the Magi. We have to guard against getting our theology and thinking about Christmas from Hallmark cards. It seems almost quaint and make believe as we envision the three Wise Men on camels making their way to Bethlehem. Yet in Scripture the description of the Wise Men give us hope that there is a place for Gentiles in the purposes of God. We can be thankful for the Magi because they represent the Gentiles worshipping the Jewish Messiah. Isaiah states: "I have been found by those who did not seek me and those who were not my people I will call my people.rdquo; Look up any references to the Magi you have, especially noting Daniel 2 where he is made the head of the magicians in the court of Babylon. Magi are from a priestly tribe of the Medes who were greatly honored in the courts of the East for their counsel and wisdom. Can you think of the connection between Daniel and his friends in Babylon with the coming of the Magi to Bethlehem? Note Acts 8: 9-24 13: 4-12 for an account of a Magi who used his craft for evil. These represent the dark power of the Magi and make the believing Magi in our passage even more wonderful as they represent true non-Jewish seekers of the Lord. The effect of the Jewish presence in Babylon during their exile is seen in these Magi following the star from the East. It is well to remember there was conflict between Rome in the West and the Parthian-Persian Empire in the East. It is no wonder that Herod, the King of the Jews, and all Jerusalem were troubled by the presence of the Magi. Were they looking for a new King to rule their Empire and possibly the West as well? Maybe Herod had more to worry about than his own life. Yet we can see that the Lord was even now calling Gentiles into the kingdom; Christ would bring the non-Jews into His covenant of grace. Read carefully Romans 11:11-24 for the wonder of Paul at the plans and purposes of God. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No