Fellowship Bible Church Sermons

1 Samuel March 18, 2026 PM.The book of 1 Samuel recounts the story of Samuel, his relationship to the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David, and the history of the start of the monarchy. Samuel is the main character and has the roles of prophet (Acts 13:20, 1 Samuel 3:20), priest, judge, and de-facto leader of the nation as it transitioned from the anarchy of the judges to a monarchy first under King Saul, and then to King David.

Various March 15, 2026 PM.In this installment of "how we got our Bible" we learned about translation, publication, distribution, illumination, and interpretation. We also saw some interesting (and overwhelming) statistics about the reliability of the Scriptures in terms of manuscript evidence.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 March 15, 2026 AM.Paul is talking about reconciliation, specifically (1) that God through Christ accomplishes reconciliation, and (2) that God assigned Paul and his audience to minister the reconciling message to others. God has a tremendous thing in sending Jesus to be the reconciling mediator between us. And He wrote a whole bunch of letters to you about being reconciled. Are you storing those letters, unopened, in a box to send back to Him someday? Or are you reading those letters and heeding His call to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ?

Zephaniah March 15, 2026 SS.Our studies in Zephaniah are drawing to a close. This session, we walked through the book in an outline form, pointed out three verses that are representative of some of the teaching in Zephaniah, and then correlated those three verses with some New Testament verses that touch on the same subjects.

Judges March 11, 2026 PM.The book of Judges recounts the history of Israel between Joshua and Samuel, about 350 years until God chose Saul to be the first king of the nation. During the period prior to Saul and the Davidic monarchy, Israel was governed theocratically, without a human king but with God leading them through the Law and the priesthood, as well as specially chosen people who were called judges. They were deliverers in times of oppression by foreign nations. This oppression was punishment from God for their violation of His law and in fulfillment of His word that He would punish them in this way.

Various March 8, 2026 PM.Our study in how the Bible came to us continues with how the simple formatting like spaces and chapters came into being, how canon was formed, and just a bit about translation from original languages into English or other languages.

2 Corinthians 5:16-17 March 8, 2026 AM.Verses 14-15 in turn have two consequences, denoted by “therefore” at the beginning of each of verses 16 and 17. The first consequence has to do with to how we regard people. The second consequence concerns anyone who in faith follows Jesus because that person becomes a new creation. I hope this message will encourage you to let these two consequences of the death of Christ sink in and cause you to live in His way: in how you regard people, and in how you live in Christ as a new creation.

Zephaniah 1 March 8, 2026 SS.We continue the study of Zephaniah starting with 2:1-3 and how God calls for repentance BEFORE judgment breaks out. Then, we look at the various sins listed in Zephaniah, followed by the day of the Lord theme in the historical context of the Babylonian captivity, as well as some texts that point to the far future.

Proverbs 5:1-14 March 4, 2026 PM.Wisdom is skill for living in God's morally ordered world. In this message, Pastor Lorch teaches us how to respond wisely to sexual immorality. First, the author of Proverbs shows us the painful consequences of sexual sin, then later he highlights the joys of marital intimacy. This message addresses the first of those concerns by teaching us to guard ourselves from sinful sensuality. We do this for four reasons: (1) It is enticing. (2) It is ensnaring. (3) It brings regret. (4) It is destructive. We then learn two practical applications. First, remove yourself from situations in which you could be tempted. Do not be careless. Second, discipline yourself to love godly wisdom by being in God's word and loving God's people so you will listen to them when they give good advice.

Titus 2:11-14 March 1, 2026 PM.For our Lord's Table service, we reviewed Paul's teaching to Titus about the grace of God that appeared to all people for salvation, and that teaches us to deny ungodliness, to live righteously, and to look forward to the coming of Christ. God has explained through Paul the basis for living and doing church the way that was commanded in Titus 1 and 2. The basis is the grace of God that brings salvation and sanctification, and teaches us to look forward to the coming of Christ. This is sufficient motivation for us to live the Christian life.

2 Corinthians 5:11-15 March 1, 2026 AM.The central focus of this message is that we should fear the Lord, and His love should compel us to live for Him by persuading people to be saved. Are you willing to live for Jesus despite what other people think of you? We should refocus on persuading people to follow Jesus with us, living like we believe in following Jesus, and telling others that He loved us and gave Himself for us. Why? Because we will see Him at judgment.

Zephaniah March 1, 2026 SS.We continue our study in the book of Zephaniah. Unfortunately, the video started a few minutes late due to technical difficulty with the livestream computer.

Ruth February 25, 2026 PM.Naomi lost her husband and two sons to death while fleeing from famine at home and living in the land of Moab. But she but gained a faithful daughter-in-law named Ruth. They found a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz who redeemed the land of Ruth's deceased husband by taking Ruth as his wife, and caused Naomi to move from bitter to blessed, from full to empty and back to full. Through these events the Lord raised up the Messianic line through righteous Boaz via Obed, Jesse, and then David the king.

Various February 22, 2026 PM.We continue our study of how the Bible came to us by looking at the doctrines of inspiration and preservation.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 February 22, 2026 AM.This passage has to do with being at home or away with respect to the human spirit's location relative to the human body. But what is Paul saying about being at home or away? He states that he is certain about being in one or the other of these two states (with no other possibilities). He expresses his desire to be with the Lord. And he gives his life goal regardless of what state he finds himself in, namely to please the Lord.

Zephaniah 1 February 22, 2026 SS.We focused on three themes this morning: seeking the Lord, the universality of judgment, and how inattention can lead to disaster.

Acts February 18, 2026 PM.The book of Acts is a letter from Luke to a man named Theophilus. Acts records how the Lord Jesus Christ worked to build His church in fulfillment of His promise in Matthew 16:18. It is the continuance of Luke's carefully researched history of the events of the Lord's birth, ministry, death, and resurrection in the Gospel of Luke. Those things recorded in Luke's gospel cover what "Jesus began to do and teach" (Acts 1:1). It is clear that Luke wants us to understand that Acts covers what "Jesus continued to do and teach." His ministry by the Spirit through the apostles spread the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome and to other farther-flung parts of the Roman empire.

Various February 15, 2026 PM.Pastor Postiff begins a series of lectures from one of the college courses he teaches. The topic is Translations of the Bible, and the first couple of sessions deal with how the Bible came to us. This material can greatly strengthen the faith of Christians as well as answer the questions or objections of skeptics.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5 February 15, 2026 AM.Paul desires a heavenly body and is fully confident that God's eternal purpose for that very thing will be fulfilled because God has given us His Spirit as a guarantee.

Zephaniah 1 February 15, 2026 SS.The historical timeline indicates that Judah could have seen what happened to the northern kingdom and learned from their experience. Yet they chose the curse side of Deuteronomy 28, and God was faithful to His promises. They may have tried to solve their problem like Adam and Eve did, insufficiently. But the problem they created could not be solved from their level. They needed God's mercy and help to solve it.

Proverbs 4 February 11, 2026 PM.To be wise, we must listen to generational wisdom, we must discern what path to walk, and we must engage every part of our person in the pursuit of wisdom.

2 Peter 3:14-18 February 8, 2026 PM.In this message we review the three chapters of 2 Peter and close out with a reminder of the diligence that we must exercise to continue in the knowledge of God and not fall into the error of the wicked. Peter ends with a pray for God's glory to be magnified both not and forever as we grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 February 8, 2026 AM.Our church recently experienced the grief of a family member passing suddenly out of this life. Pastor Postiff took a few minutes to share some truths that keep us steady when someone passes away. He reminds us that we must hope in God when someone we love dies. We then enjoyed a testimony of one of our deacons about a health challenge and job change in which he experienced a real grace of the Lord. That portion is not included in this podcast. We finally returned to the regular expositional schedule with a message in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Are you concerned with the decline of the physical man more than the incline of the spiritual, inner man? Do you allow yourself to be overwhelmed by the afflictions of life, not realizing the benefit they are working for you? Would an external observer think your focus is on heavenly/eternal things, or on temporal things? Christians sometimes lose sight of the inner and lasting realities of the Christian life. Lack of faith causes you to be stuck in the present, your perspective truncated, near-sighted, and focused on afflictions. But you can choose your perspective. You can change your worldview. In faith you can see beyond the momentary and temporal to the weighty and eternal. You can set your affections above (Col. 3:1-2). You can—and should—seek first the kingdom of God and lay up treasures in Heaven (Matt. 6:19-21, 33).

Zephaniah February 8, 2026 SS.We begin a series on Zephaniah with an overview of key focal points of the book. God speaks through the prophet about (1) universal judgment; (2) the Day of the Lord; (3) seeking the Lord; (4) corrupt leadership; (5) all the earth in 3:8; (6) rebellion; (7) remnant; (8) joy of restoration; (9) final restoration.

Zephaniah February 8, 2026 SS.We begin a series on Zephaniah with an overview of key focal points of the book. God speaks through the prophet about (1) universal judgment; (2) the Day of the Lord; (3) seeking the Lord; (4) corrupt leadership; (5) all the earth in 3:8; (6) rebellion; (7) remnant; (8) joy of restoration; (9) final restoration.

Proverbs 3:21-35 February 4, 2026 PM.True wisdom offers security, shapes our conduct, and brings God's blessing. Those who walk in wisdom have confidence in the Lord despite unsettling circumstances in life, will love their neighbors as themselves, and will receive God's blessing both now and in eternity.

2 Peter 3:8-13 February 1, 2026 PM.Peter calls on us to live as Christians worthy of God's coming kingdom. God is very patient with His people, wanting them to come to repentance concerning their sins. Peter exhorts us to live in a way that agrees with the imminent return of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:13-15 February 1, 2026 AM.Christian faith does not and cannot remain silent. That is because we know that Jesus is raised from the dead and that God will raise us up out of the dead as well and present us before Him. This changes everything because it means we are not living this life only for this life. We are living in this life in the sight of God and to help others glorify Him as well. If you believe that the gospel is good news, if you believe that Jesus is the only way for someone to be saved from awful Hell, if you believe that the Christian life is the one that pleases God, if you believe that sin is really bad, then it is only reasonable that you should speak up.

Various February 1, 2026 SS.Christians are taught by example and connection to Christ that we should be sacrificial in our character. When I think of sacrifice, what comes to mind include a willingness to suffer, thinking of others first, giving, and living generously not just with finances but with time and abilities to be a blessing to other people. Such people exercise good stewardship so that they can be sacrificial, that is, have something to sacrifice. Being sacrificial is the opposite greed, materialism, and idolatry. In fact, a sacrificial heart is an antidote to those vices.

2 Corinthians 4:7-12 January 25, 2026 AM.The message of this paragraph is found in verse 7: God has arranged the combination of weak vessel and priceless message to ensure that no one mistakes where the power comes from. It comes from God, not from people. The outstanding nature of the power of God resides in the message about Jesus, not the vehicles of the message.

Prov 3:13-20 January 25, 2026.Those who find and hold on to wisdom are blessed. Proverbs 3:13-20 reminds us of the benefits of gaining wisdom and discernment. Some of the great fortune wisdom brings is length of days, riches, honor, pleasantness and peace in life. This is not a guarantee that true wisdom always results in material prosperity, but a description of how life generally is for those who possess God's wisdom.

John January 21, 2026 PM.John conveniently tells us his message in 20:31. He wrote about the signs that Jesus did in order that the reader may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by so believing would have eternal life through Him. We focus on a few aspects of John's gospel, such as the miracles that he highlights, the "I am" statements of the Lord, and some important lessons.

2 Peter 3:1-7 January 18, 2026 PM.In this message, we learn that our foundation is God's word, that scoffers will try to shake this foundation, and we must remember that God created, sustains, and will ultimately destroy this world.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 January 18, 2026 AM.In the church ministry, a big part of what we do is to equip one another to live the Christian life in the face of a hostile world, and to give the gospel to those around us because everyone needs it. But this is not easy and there is a lot of pressure to clam up or change the message to make it “easier” for non-Christian people to accept it. How did the apostle Paul manage this sort of problem? I read what he says in the opening verses of 2 Corinthians 4 as giving us five ways that he managed to stay faithful to God in the face of pressure.

Various January 18, 2026 SS.We review the truth about our almost impossible sin problem by visiting Psalm 51:5, Jeremiah 17:9, and John 14:6.

Proverbs 3:9-12 January 14, 2026 PM.Pastor Jansen shares with us two key thoughts in this message: wise people honor God with their possessions, and wise people humbly accept God's discipline.

Matthew 25:14-30 January 11, 2026 PM.The Lord exhorts us to be alert and serving Him as we await His return. He has given us resources and tasks in our service, and He will evaluate us as to our stewardship of those things.

2 Corinthians 3:12-18 January 11, 2026 AM.We have seen that the great glory of the gospel allows us to confidently speak of it without holding back. There is a big problem, however, in that unbelievers cannot understand the Bible. This problem arises because of the effects of sin and lack of faith. The solution is salvation—in which the veil is taken away, and we are enabled to see the true significance of the Bible. Then comes sanctification by which the believer grows in likeness to Jesus.

Varoius January 11, 2026 SS.We introduced the message with the notion that without God, there is not only no truth, but there is nothing at all. God is the standard of truth. We then continued our study of the Bible's teaching on truth in the New Testament, with some reference to the Old Testament as well. Much remains in the notes that we did not cover.

Joshua January 7, 2026 PM.The text of Joshua records how Joshua, the successor to Moses, led the people of Israel into the land of Canaan or “Palestine” as it is now called, but more properly “Israel” or “the promised land.” They crossed from the other side of the Jordan near the city of Jericho and took that city, followed in fairly rapid succession by defeating city-states both north and south of that location. Quite a few chapters are spend in explaining how the conquered land was distributed among the 12 tribes. Two things about God stand out in the book of Joshua: His faithfulness to His promises, even to a very imperfect people, is one. The second is God's judgment against evil, which is displayed in the destruction of many of the pagan city-states.

Various January 4, 2026 PM.The Lord's Table is a matter of thanksgiving, symbolic significance, frequent obedience, remembrance, proclamation, expectation, examination, worship, and fellowship.

2 Cor. 3:7-11 January 4, 2026 AM.Paul begins to turn our attention from the matters of his ministry qualification and relationship to the church…to the character of the New Testament ministry that Paul was privileged to minister. God outfitted Paul to minister an amazing thing—the glorious gospel of grace, which was a ministry of Spirit and life instead of a ministry of the letter of death. We studied the contrasting elements of the old and new administrations (the Law and the Gospel), and then studied some about the relationship of the New Covenant and the Church. We close by looking at the relative glory of the old and new administrations.