http://www.fbfellowship.org/news The Sermons of Faith Bible Fellowship Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:02:48 +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/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010-second-service/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:02:48 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=601 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010-second-service/feed/ 0 35:08 Jesus hits the pause button. In Mark 3, Jesus gets away from the crowds for a rest. Jesus hits the pause button. In Mark 3, Jesus gets away from the crowds for a rest. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:04 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=599 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/08/sunday-notes-march-7-2010/feed/ 0 43:25 Dear folks, The death of Christ on the Cross is the place where our sin was paid for, and is the basis of our righteousness before ... Dear folks, The death of Christ on the Cross is the place where our sin was paid for, and is the basis of our righteousness before God. Christ has paid the penalty for our sin and we are acceptable to the Lord because of the price that was paid. Consider what happen on Calvary (from the Latin word for skull) as a representation of how Christ is perceived in the world. There is laughter, mockery, pain, wonder, cruelty, suffering, passionate belief, indifference and hostility. Think of the ironies present at that scene. Christ suffers death so that we may have life. Jesus does not save Himself so He can save us. He dies under the charge he is King which he really is though most do not believe it. Think through the scene as if you were there, imagine being present with all these things going on. The suffering of the Messiah really does make our suffering seem "but a momentary light affliction" in comparison. Here are some Scriptures to read to help us con sider what is happening. Thursday - Matthew 27:33-37; Isaiah 53 Friday Mark 15:22-26, Luke 6:27-36 on forgiveness Saturday Luke 23:26-55 Especially think about Luke 23:39-42, the thief who changed his mind. What are the lessons his conversion teach us about genuine conversion? Recognition of sin and the fear of God are prominent. Can you think of some more? Let's get ready for the joy of the Resurrection by considering the things which He suffered. See you Sunday, Lee Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010-second-service/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:08:32 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=596 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010-second-service/feed/ 0 19:52 This Sunday, at the second service, we will participate together in the Lord's Supper. All the church is invited to come for this, you ... This Sunday, at the second service, we will participate together in the Lord's Supper. All the church is invited to come for this, you do not have to come regularly, just when you can. We will closely examine 1 Corinthians 11: 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. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:02:41 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=594 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/03/01/sunday-notes-february-28-2010/feed/ 0 39:58 This Sunday, Feb. 28, we will conclude the Disciplesrsquo; prayer with ldquo;For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amenrdquo; ldquo;S.D.G.rdquo; was written ... This Sunday, Feb. 28, we will conclude the Disciplesrsquo; prayer with ldquo;For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amenrdquo; ldquo;S.D.G.rdquo; was written by Johann Sebastian Bach on his musical manuscripts. It means Glory to God Alone from the Latin ldquo;Soli Deo Gloriardquo; He wanted everyone to know that all he did was for one purpose and his music certainly reflects that purpose in his composition. ldquo;Manrsquo;s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.rdquo; So says the Westminster Confession. The glory of God is found in His goodness and holiness. We give glory to God through praise, worship, thanksgiving and obedience -- all in recognition of His grace and beauty. So the glory of God is a two way street: we receive His glory through seeing His beauty and return that glory through worship. There is no higher, nobler and perfect work we can do other than bringing glory to God. Even the manner of our eating and drinking is to bring Him glory. Actually the word glory means ldquo;heavy or weightyrdquo;; that is, God has substance and content. Emotions do not lead our worship, but instead they result from our recognition of who God is and His creative works. The Psalmist encourages us to glory and triumph in the works of His hands. Here is a small sample of key passages to read this week encouraging us to give God His proper glory: Monday - 1 Chronicles 29 Tuesday - 2 Chronicles 5 Wednesday - Daniel 9:1-18 Thursday - Romans 8:18-37 Friday - Romans 9:33-36 Saturday - Revelation 21 Think through each day how we can bring glory to His Name in how we live. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010-second-service/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010-second-service/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:58:05 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=590 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010-second-service/feed/ 0 26:40 Many of our Christian friends in other traditions begin their celebration of Lent next week, beginning with Ash Wednesday, when they may have the ldquo;imposition ... Many of our Christian friends in other traditions begin their celebration of Lent next week, beginning with Ash Wednesday, when they may have the ldquo;imposition of ashesrdquo; placed on their foreheads in the shape of the cross. The ashes will remind them of their mortality and also of their need to repent of their sins (in ldquo;sackcloth and ashesrdquo;). The cross will remind them of their immortality through Jesus Christ and the forgiveness of their sins. As they move into Lent, they may practice some form of fasting, giving up certain activities or goodies for 40 days until Easter. Some strains of Protestantism see a danger in celebrating special days and seasons, based on some passages in Paulrsquo;s epistles warning against empty rituals. Certainly God desires a broken heart and true humility, not torn clothes or ritualistic fasting. Wersquo;ll look briefly at both sides of the issue, but wersquo;ll spend most of our time talking about how we can, in fact, prepare our hearts for the commemoration of Christrsquo;s crucifixion and resurrection during Holy Week and Easter, practiced by ALL Christians. We may not formally keep Lent, but we can do certain things to help us develop a deeper appreciation for Christrsquo;s sacrifice for us. We may spend weeks or months preparing for a special family event or dream vacation. Please think about how we can spend 40 days preparing to commemorate the greatest events the world has ever known! Thanks, Jon Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:54:46 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=588 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-14-2010/feed/ 0 34:21 This Sunday we will remember the Lord's death for us. Jesus said "Do this in remembrance of me." We remember that he died to ... This Sunday we will remember the Lord's death for us. Jesus said "Do this in remembrance of me." We remember that he died to save us from our sins, and set us free from the dominion of darkness. Our focus will be on the 6th petition of the prayer in Matthew 6... Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. When has Satan appeared in Scripture? Genesis 3, Job 1 2, Mount of temptation... What is he doing and what are his methods? Ephesians 6:10-20 describe some of his activities, weapons and our defense. James 1:12-18 is a key passage in understanding temptation. Read these passages over to help understand the meaning of Matthew 6:13. Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-7-2010/ http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-7-2010/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:44:35 +0000 webmaster http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/?p=586 http://www.fbfellowship.org/news/2010/02/15/sunday-notes-february-7-2010/feed/ 0 34:23 Brothers Sisters, There will be no church tomorrow morning as everything will be frozen solid. By the afternoon things should be pretty much thawed out. So ... Brothers Sisters, There will be no church tomorrow morning as everything will be frozen solid. By the afternoon things should be pretty much thawed out. So we will have a worship service at 2PM. It will be a time of singing newer and traditional hymns led by Dan Kelly. I will preach on Mark 2:23-28 concerning Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath. 1 Samuel 21:1-6 is the background on David eating the holy bread reserved for the priests alone. I know many cannot make it, but those who can please plan to come. Lee Podcast podcast@fbfellowship.org no No 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