I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY
I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY2 Thessalonians 2:1-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 4 vv. 1b–2 “… we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed … that the day of the Lord has come.” (esv) Mark 13.7 “… when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.” (esv) WHAT TIMELINE DO WE NEED? NOW IS THE TIME OF Restraint v. 7…
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT2 Thessalonians 1.11-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 3 v. 11 “… we always pray for you, that our God may … fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power …” (esv) v. 11 “… that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours …” (niv) TRUSTING GOD’S POWER FOR THE NEXT MOMENT … MAKES US Worthy OF OUR Calling v. 11a “… we always pray ……
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST2 Thessalonians 1:5-10STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 2 OUR Endurance Is Energized BY THE REVELATION OF JESUS … v. 5 “… that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering …” (esv) vv. 4–5 “… your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions … is evidence of the righteous judgment of God …” (esv) REVELATION THAT BRINGS Relief v. 7 “… to grant relief to you who…
THE CHURCH SCORECARD
THE CHURCH SCORECARD2 Thessalonians 1.1-4STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 1 v. 4 “… we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God …” (esv) 1 Samuel 16.7 “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” (esv) LET’S AIM TO SCORE HIGH IN … AN Authentic Connection TO GOD v. 1 “To the church … in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ …” (esv)…
GOING TO SHARE GOSPEL HOPE
GOING TO SHARE GOSPEL HOPEBuilt To Last: The Future Of FBC – Part 4 of 41 Corinthians 9:19-23 Isaiah 61.3 “They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” (niv) v. 19 “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.” (esv) vv. 22–23 “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might…
GROWING MORE RESILIENT
*To watch the D-Group Testimonies video again please visit: https://vimeo.com/669141900 GROWING MORE RESILIENTBuilt To Last: The Future Of FBC – Part 3 of 42 Peter 1.3-11 HFBC exists to glorify God by developing generations of disciples who make disciples from the community to the continents. 2 Peter 3.17–18 “… take care that you are not carried away … and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (esv) Isaiah 61.3…
GATHERING TO WORSHIP GOD
GATHERING TO WORSHIP GODBuilt To Last: The Future Of FBC – Part 2 of 4Psalm 100 Our Mission: HFBC exists to glorify God by developing generations of disciples who make disciples from the community to the continents. How Do We Develop Disciples? We GATHER to Worship God We GROW in Resilient Godliness We GO to Share Gospel Hope WE NEED TO GATHER FOR WORSHIP BECAUSE IT … ALIGNS US WITH God’s True Importance vv. 1–2 “Shout for joy … with…
THE FOUNDATION OF GOD’S FAMILY
THE FOUNDATION OF GOD’S FAMILY Built To Last: The Future Of FBC – Part 1 of 41 Timothy 3.14-16 1 Timothy 3.15 “… I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” (csb) OUR FAMILY HERE IS FOUNDED UPON … GOD’S Adopting Purpose Ephesians 2.19 “… you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens…
DOES OUR FAITH HAVE A FEVER?
DOES OUR FAITH HAVE A FEVER? Faith To Face The Year — Part 2 of 2 Hebrews 11.8-16, 23-29 Hebrews 10.39 “But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.” (esv) Proverbs 22.13 “The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!’” (esv) v. 1 “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what…
Spiritual Eyes For the New Year
Sam’s sermon from Hebrews 11.
PEACE UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE
PEACE UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREEThe Gift That Keeps On Giving—Part 4 of 4John 14.25-27 v. 27 “… my peace I give to you.” (esv) John 16.7 “… it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper [the Holy Spirit] will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” (esv) JESUS’ GIFT OF PEACE IS … FOUNDED UPON His Taking Our Place Romans 8.7 “For the…
JOY, JOY FOR CHRIST IS BORN!
JOY, JOY FOR CHRIST IS BORN!The Gift That Keeps On Giving—Part 3 of 4Matthew 13.44-46 Luke 2.10 “… I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” (esv) Matthew 2.10 “When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy.” (csb) v. 44 “… in his joy he goes … and buys that field.” (esv) THE KING COMES WITH JOY THAT IS … PART OF OUR Personal Testimony POWERED BY A Valuable Discovery …