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FBC Independence PodcastAn Authentic Faith: A Faith RevealedWhen you need a straight answer, “just the facts”, where do you turn? For Christians, there is security that in the realm of spiritual truth, the One authority is that which was given to us by God himself – the scriptures. In our scripture God speaks; His wisdom and insight, and his guidance, is given to us. In our passage, the Apostle Paul speaks to a young pastor, Timothy, and reminds him of this great truth: II Timothy 3:14-17
Here is what makes this faith we have chosen unique:
The Christian faith is one which comes from God’s o...
2020-05-1028 minFBC Independence PodcastAn Authentic Faith: A Faith based on purity of SpiritThe best things are the more original or pure version, was the topic of a conversation Jesus had with one we call “the woman at the well.” Follow along in John 4:19-26
The woman learned two things:
1.)Jesus came to deliver a pure and untainted faith and
2.) God call us to that purity of faith that is driven by Spirit, and Truth.
A Pure Faith
1. Salvation in Jesus, for everyone
2. Indwelling Holy Spirit for believers
A calling to a life of obedien...
2020-05-0325 minFBC Independence PodcastAn Authentic Faith: The Facts of our FaithToday we begin a series on “Authentic Faith.”
We begin with the most basic teachings – what we believe. Paul wrote these words to a young struggling Pastor, Timothy: I Timothy 3:14-16
Let’s talk about the ‘facts’ of our authentic faith:
1. God has acted to reveal his glorious mystery of salvation
2. God has called His church to proclaim a pure and glorious gospel
The defining issue of our faith, and the determining factor of one’s eternal destiny, is the crucified and resurrected Jesus. We must never assume people ha...
2020-04-2627 minFBC Independence PodcastSurrender to GodSurrender to God means doing what God wants, when he wants it, regardless of what you want.
Our story from Luke 1:26-35 helps to illustrate this point
Faithful submission
You are not equal to God - A daily decision Submission to god can be a source of blessing and provide:
Inner peace and strength
Meaning and purpose in life
Stability in difficult times
Submission to God is a choice to follow god’s leadership instead of our desires. It is an act of faith, and a source of tremendous bles...
2020-04-1928 minFBC Independence PodcastA Day in the Life: The Resurrection of Jesus
A Day in the Life: The Resurrection of Jesus; Matthew 28:1-7
The resurrection of Jesus is a demonstration of God’s power:
God’s power is greater than death.
God’s power is greater than any of our problems.
The resurrection of Jesus prepares us for the life that is to come:
Physical, without limitations.
Oriented towards the spiritual
Experienced in the presence of god
The resurrection of Jesus gives us strength and hope, for this life and the life that is to come.
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2020-04-1232 minFBC Independence PodcastA Day in the Life: The Crucifixion of JesusLet’s read the story of Jesus’ crucifixion – a “day in the life” of Jesus. For today's message we'll be referencing Luke 23:33-46
This story from Jesus’ life challenges us at our deepest level. His death on the cross shows the utter sinfulness of humanity. One scripture passage that can lend some background to this story - “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
All means….everybody! Bad people and good people, big and little people, rich people and poor people – all of us are sinners! It has nothing...
2020-04-0530 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Strength of ChristianityToday, we discuss The True Strength of Christianity (while being a responsible Social Distance from our friends and neighbors).
Follow along as we read from Romans 4:1-9
We will be discussing
1. It’s not in what we do - Rom. 4:1-2
2. It’s not something we’re owed - Rom. 4:4-5
3. It’s all God - Rom. 4:3,7-8
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2020-03-2228 minFBC Independence PodcastOld School GospelIt was Vacation Bible School Week at the Church this week. The theme was Old School and the building was brimming with energy from all the kids all week! When something is “old school,” we understand it to be a positive thing – it means that whatever we’re talking about might seem to be a little “old fashioned,” but it is as good, or better, than anything else that has come along! That’s what we talked about this week with our children – we talked about the way that the Gospel is “old school,” because it has been around a very long time and, e...
2019-07-2928 minFBC Independence PodcastTemptations of Jesus: A Compromised ReligionThe Church was and is a great idea – unless we mess with it. “The Church” it is not a place or a building, it is us! We are formed by God, to serve.
Have you ever begun a task or project that was pure and simple, but before long it had been tweaked and changed to the point that it barely resembled the original goal? It’s called “Mission Creep,” and it can affect projects, companies, and even those in the Church. Satan tempted Jesus to fall for the temptation of “mission creep” in the way that He would le...
2019-07-2841 min