Our speaker for this sermon is Ron Whisler, who, with his wife Jacqui, serve as Wycliffe Bible Translators in Indonesia. Ron will be sharing with us a great message about empowerment through discipleship. Here's a preview: Jesus was very intentional in calling the twelve disciples. He called them into relationship, creating a community where the disciples could be a part of Jesus’ mobile ministry team. Within this group, Jesus frequently quoted scripture and prayed with many different people. Jesus was a master at training twelve ordinary men, preparing them to be sent out, to lead their own ministry team. They too would quote scripture, pray for those around them, and be a part of God’s redemptive plan to reach all nations with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Within Jesus’ group, there was a sense of accountability and also comradery – a culture for learning, growing and changing the world.

This message we'll be hearing from Pastor Paul and the College Ministry. We will be picking our Questions of Jesus series up for one last sermon in honor of the college students, and focusing on the pivotal question asked of Saul, at a pivotal moment, in his pivotal life. Saul, known now by many as Paul, was asked by Jesus as to why he was 'persecuting him?' This question deserves our attention as it brings to the forefront the unique union between Christ and his people, the church. Please read Acts 9:3-5 for this message

If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present, and all-loving, then why do bad and evil things happen in his world? In our present crisis, many are likely wrestling with this question on several levels, and for good reason. The good news is, the Bible does not dodge this thorny issue; it deals with it head on. Genesis, the first book of the Bible, lays the foundation for understanding the problem of evil. In fact, the story of Joseph, covering the entire last half of Genesis, brings the problem of evil to a climactic point of focus that zeniths in the final chapter. This message will not say all that needs to be said about the problem of evil, but it’s foundational to all that can be said. Your heart will be both challenged and encouraged with what may be the most important insight about God and life we can know this side of heaven. Read Genesis 50:20 for this message.

As followers of Christ, we need not lose heart. Regardless of where this crazy year fits into the larger scheme of history, we can prevail through these difficult times by keeping an eternal perspective in the present mess. This message from Genesis will help us develop this kind of faith that joyfully endures. Read Genesis Chapters 46-50 this message.

The subject of this message is one we can all relate to—how to forgive those who have hurt us. Jacob’s 11th son, Joseph, provides an unforgettable model for us to follow, and the dramatic transformation of his brother, Judah, who was the most aggressive in betraying Joseph, reveals the depths and power of God’s grace for even the most severely broken. The story of Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers is both insightful and heart-warming. In a time inundated with bad news, this message is a welcome relief and encouragement.

This sermon, Pastor Ben returns to the pulpit after his summer study month and vacation. He will begin a four-week series from the book of Genesis that reveals how God worked faithfully and graciously in the lives of his people during a global pandemic. In this brief series, we will learn several important faith lessons and why we can know peace and comfort during these difficult and uncertain days of pandemic in our own time.

This message, we'll be hearing from Corey once more before he retires after several wonderful and blessed years with FBC. He'll be continuing his message about choosing to follow Jesus as well as sharing his personal story with us. Make sure and read Eph. 3:14-21 for this message

For this message, we'll be hearing from Corey who will be sharing next week as well before he retires after several wonderful and blessed years with FBC. Here's a preview from Pastor Corey for this sermon: In life, we all follow someone, something. And it doesn’t help that every day a multitude of voices beckon us to follow after them. Throughout His ministry, Jesus invited people, all kinds of people, to follow Him. And He is still inviting all people to follow Him today, regardless of our age, gender, ethnicity, past sin, present status in society, or any other identifying feature. Join us this Sunday as we explore His incredible invitation to each of us to follow Him.

This message, Josh Bidwell will be speaking about the Gospel, specifically asking and exploring if there are times when we lose focus of the Gospel and how important and crucial it truly is. Read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 for this message.

Last sermon we got to hear from Pastor Matt about the rich young man who was challenged by Jesus, asking him the question, "Why do you ask me about what is good?" This sermon we'll be hearing from a special quest speaker, Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe. Dr. Agam is the Associate Dean of Bible and World Christianity at Bushnell University, speaking about the question the disciples asked the Lord before he ascended into heaven: "Lord, is it time to restore our kingdom?" Read Acts 1:1-9 for this message