Spring is here, and in just three short months, it will be our favorite time of year: Base Camp time! You might think that's a long way off, but you'll be happy to know that the leadership team is already working hard (or hardly working?!) to … [Read more...]
Fighting for the Full Gospel
April 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
An in-your-face study in the book of Jude. Come be challenged to "contend for the faith" over the coming weeks. Catch the sermon notes on Facebook and the live stream/archived videos on YouTube. Photo by Bryan F. … [Read more...]
Saying “No”
April 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
Mark's gospel describes what must have been one of the busiest days in Jesus' ministry (Mk. 1:21-34). Jesus taught in the synagogue. He cast an unclean spirit out of a man. He immediately left the synagogue and went to Peter's house. Peter's mother … [Read more...]
Motivation for Sanctification
March 23, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is the final Sunday in the Lenten season. I trust that you are taking the time to reflect on your sin as we approach Good Friday. Many believers are content to be forgiven of their sin without really making any effort to eradicate sin from … [Read more...]
Legalism vs. Antinomianism
December 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Legalism is the philosophy that you can merit God’s favor by doing certain things. It teaches that salvation is gained by good works. This is a major problem as it undermines the Bible’s clear teaching that salvation is by grace alone. We cannot … [Read more...]
New sermon series: Looking for THE Deliverer
December 15, 2012 Leave a Comment
Beginning September 16, we dive into a series on the book of Judges entitled – "Looking for THE Deliverer." While these Judges reflect a certain amount of courage and other notable qualities, they all leave much to be desired and leave us longing … [Read more...]
Misunderstanding Jesus
December 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
We will be looking at certain incidents out of John's gospel where Jesus own disciples misunderstood Jesus or were surprised by him. "Are you willing to welcome the true Jesus this Christmas?" Be sure to "like" the FHBC Facebook page to keep up … [Read more...]
The Value of Struggle
October 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor in Germany in the early part of the 20th century. It was not an easy time to be a leader in Christ's church. Hitler was carrying out many atrocities. Resisting Nazi propaganda only came with great cost. Bonhoeffer was … [Read more...]
Your Greatest Enemy Or Your Best Friend?
October 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
We have come to be convinced that grace gives us the ability to do anything not overtly forbidden in Scripture. And we are quite adamant that others should feel that same freedom as well. If another believer does not feel the liberty to participate … [Read more...]
Meaning in Believer’s Baptism
October 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Tonight we will have the opportunity to witness a follower of Christ giving public profession of his faith through the waters of baptism. What does baptism entail and what does it mean? It has been customary in recent years for Baptists to talk … [Read more...]
