Fellowship Bible Church Waco Sunday Messages

Life can feel like a hurricane, but there is a peace and strength that stands stronger than any storm. In Philippians 4:8-14, Paul shows that lasting peace and enduring strength are not found in changing our circumstances, but in anchoring our minds, hearts, and daily lives in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

We live in a world weighed down by worry, where anxiety has become a constant companion. In Philippians 4:4–7, Paul shows us how to trade panic for peace by discovering how Christ’s presence can steady our hearts when anxiety attacks.

Have you ever felt the tension between where you live and where you truly belong? As followers of Christ, our zip code may be on earth, but our citizenship is in heaven. Paul reminds us that the joy of the Christian life comes from living out that heavenly identity right here and now as highlighted in Philippians 3:12-4:3.

Every person’s life tells a story, but the real question is what shapes that story. Our world trains us to believe that identity is built by achievements, credentials, or status, and many spend their lives trying to build a résumé that proves their worth. Philippians 3:1–11 confronts that illusion by showing that when someone truly encounters Jesus Christ, He transforms them into something entirely new.

“You know it when you see it.” That is true of spiritual maturity. In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul gives us a front-row seat to two powerful examples who model four marks of mature believers who serve and grow together in the gospel. Take a close look at them, and you will see maturity in motion.

Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Christ, as if you’re not growing as you had hoped? Whether you feel like you’re floundering or flourishing, Philippians 2:12–18 shows us what every believer needs. In this passage, Paul reveals how to live out our faith as those who are united with Christ.

How does “fellowship in the gospel” fuel the faith of God’s people? In Philippians 1:12-18, the Apostle Paul highlights three ways our union with Christ, His people, and His mission bring about greater experiences and expressions of joy and faith in His people.

Every heart longs for joy, but so few truly experience it. In his Letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul reveals the key that unlocks lasting joy, and he shares it right in the opening verses. This morning, we’ll discover the joy of knowing Jesus in the journey of life.

There is only one unshakable hope in this world, Jesus Christ, and the “good news” of all He has done, is doing, and will do. This morning, we begin our new series in the Book of Philippians by looking to the first time the gospel of grace entered Europe and began transforming lives in the city of Philippi. For over 2,000 years, this same gospel has been changing lives, and it can transform yours too.

Did you know that whatever fills your heart will eventually be manifested in your words? Jesus taught that when God’s Word fills us, His truth naturally flows from our mouths (Luke 6:45), whether in everyday conversations, discipleship, small groups, or even public messages. This morning, we will discover how The Ezra Experience culminates in communicating the word of God as a way of life.

Why are you here on this earth? This Sunday, discover from Ezra’s life why studying and living God’s Word is directly related to our purpose in life and how to make it part of your daily walk with God.

What do your daily patterns reveal about your heart? In every area of life, our habits reveal what we truly value, and nowhere is that more important than in our walk with God. Starting this Sunday, we will explore the life of Ezra and uncover how his intentional practices transformed his life and reshaped the spiritual direction of an entire nation, and how they can do the same for us.

Imagine a community so united in faith that it changes not just your life, but the world around you—ready to discover how? Join us this Sunday as we dive into Acts 2:41-42 to discover the vital role fellowship plays in unifying God’s church.

Author and cleric Jonathan Swift once said, “May you live all the days of your life”. At first that struck me as funny. Then witty. Then profound. How do we do that, in a godly way, as opposed to the prideful, self-centered, materialistic way that our culture encourages? The answer found in 1 Timothy 6:17-21 will reverberate for eternity.

Last week, we learned how to fight the good fight of faith, but this Sunday we’re diving into why we fight—unpacking the powerful motivations in 1 Timothy 6:13-16 that fuel our passion to stand firm for Christ. From the Giver of Life to the Sovereign King, discover what drives us to live boldly and faithfully until He returns!

Do you know that we are engaged in a war being waged on multiple fronts? In 1 Timothy 6:11-12, we discover the two keys to fighting the good fight of faith.

As believers, how do we discern truth from error and find true contentment while living in a world obsessed with wealth, status, and self-promotion? Join us this morning as we look to 1 Timothy 6:3-10 to answer this question, as Paul reminds us that godliness is great gain!

Did you know that our worship of God is to be revealed in the way we work? Many believers have not made this connection. As we discover in 1 Timothy 6:1-2, God puts His glory on display when we live out our faith at work.

God reveals His glory when churches and their leaders faithfully follow His word. Today, we will explore how we as a church can continue to flourish in God’s grace as we seek to practice the essential truth revealed in 1 Timothy 5:17-25.

On this Father’s Day, we will take a close look at the Father-heart of God for widows. In 1 Timothy 5:3-16, we will discover a call to honor the widows in our lives and the practical, life-giving ways they are to be cared for and esteemed.

We are made for relationships, but how do we develop them in meaningful and God-honoring ways? This morning, we will explore the principles for healthy and holy relationships as outlined in 1 Timothy 5:1-2. 

What are the priorities of healthy Christ-centered leaders? In 1 Timothy 4:10-16, the Apostle Paul highlights what every church should desire and every spiritual leader should pursue.

Are you facing trials or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges?  Join us as we explore James 1:1-5 and discover how God uses our struggles to strengthen our faith and develop Christ-like character.  Come and be encouraged--God is at work in every season!

The most powerful message you will ever give is the life that you live. In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Apostle Paul highlights the specific ways we are to manifest our faith in Christ, as he challenges the youthful Timothy to rise to the high calling we have in Christ.

Without hope, despair grows, motivation dwindles, and resilience fades. This morning, we will discover from 1 Timothy 4:9-11 how to experience lasting hope through our relationship with the living God.

How is your health? You may initially consider your level of physical well-being, but how is your soul? Today, we will learn how to live and lead with spiritual strength from 1 Timothy 4:6-8 so that it will be well with our soul.

Scam Alert, Scam Alert! Join us this morning as we see Paul provide this warning to Timothy and the church. 1 Timothy 4:1-5 provides instruction to help us protect ourselves and the church against the attacks of the enemy and specifically his tricks, schemes and lies.

We are joyfully gathering this morning to celebrate the Easter morning reality that Jesus Christ has risen from the grave. Today, we will journey through Luke 24:13-35 and discover how the events of that first Resurrection evening show us the path to personally knowing Jesus today.

In one of the great crossroad texts of the Bible, Jesus presents the most important decision in a person's life in Matthew 7:13-14. Our response to Christ determines our direction in both life and eternity.

Do you know how significant the local church is in God’s kingdom plan? This morning we’ll take a look at 1 Timothy 3:14-16, where we will discover how every church of Jesus Christ is to fulfill its role in this world.

Serving others is imperative to a healthy church. It is so vital, God instituted an office within the church for this role to be carried out. Join with us this Sunday as we explore how deacons function within the body as well as look to how each believer is called to serve God and serve others!

Do you know God’s divine design for church leadership and why it is important? In 1 Timothy 3:1-7, the Apostle Paul highlights the qualities God develops in overseers of His local churches. As go the leaders, so go the people.

What does holiness look like in action? In 1 Timothy 2:8-15, the Apostle Paul highlights how believers in Christ’s church manifest lives that are set apart for His purposes.

Are you spiritually alive and growing?  In 1 Timothy 2:1-7, the Apostle Paul highlights what every person needs to know to grow spiritually.

How do you fight the good fight of faith? As we will discover this Sunday in 1 Timothy 1:18-20, there are 2 lifetime practices that every Christian must cultivate. A failure to follow these can be catastrophic.

How does the gospel of Christ change lives? Every person, whether they are a believer or not, needs to know the answer to this fundamental question, as unforgettably revealed in 1 Timothy 1:12-17.

How does a church flourish in God's love?  Three particular pursuits are highlighted in 1 Timothy 1:5-11 that make all the difference. 

Jesus Christ declared, “I will build my church,” but what will that look like? God reveals what every church needs to know and pursue in the timeless truth of 1 Timothy. This morning, we will look at the introduction of this fascinating letter and identify the keys to a thriving church.

For the church to be Better Together, I must be resolved to mature in my faith through creating holy and healthy spiritual practices. Join with us this morning as we look to the book of Colossians to help us understand how to create, manage, and commit to daily spiritual practices that will move us forward in our personal maturity in Christ!

BETTER TOGETHER. ALL IN. RESOLVED. INTENTIONAL. This is His CHURCH! Join us this morning as we celebrate and worship Jesus! Colossians 3:1-4 will challenge us to respond with resolve as we strive to be the church God has called us to be.

How does a believer in Christ grow in the grace of God? The answer to this key question is at the heart of the New Testament and is the passion of our church. We thrive in Christ when we take the pursuits outlined in Colossians 3:12-17 to heart.

Fellowship Bible Church is on mission to glorify God by living out the LIFE we have in Christ, and it is our aim to carry out this mission through the Vision of Growing Deep and Reaching Out. It is our prayer that each of us will be ALL IN in 2025 as we understand that His church is BETTER TOGETHER!

What does it look like for Christians and churches to "live on mission?" Each of us needs the clarity and convictions that come from understanding the church's mission, which are modeled and described in Colossians 1:24-27. We are "better together" when we are united in our mission!

How many times have you heard a story and simply thought, this just isn’t possible? How did you eventually understand that it was not only possible, but that it truly happened? You listened to the facts. Join us this morning as we investigate Jesus’ journey to Bethlehem and look to the prophets who foretold of His coming. “For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)

Just how vital is a genealogy? If you are royalty, it is very important. In the identity of the Messiah, it is essential. This morning, we will discover the fascinating genealogy of grace as we trace the line of the Messiah in Matthew 1:1-17.

What does every person need to know about Christmas? We must begin with the beginning.  This is exactly what we will do this morning as we discover Christmas's surprising and rarely referenced origins, as unveiled in John 1:1-18.

Anxiety. Even the word can stress you out. This Sunday, we will discover how to overcome when anxiety attacks by applying the powerful principles highlighted in 1 Peter 5:6-11.

Proverbs tells us “pride comes before destruction” and Peter, in his first epistle, teaches us how to avoid becoming a victim to this travesty. Join with us this Sunday as we look to grow in grace as we study what it means to “clothe ourselves in humility”.

How can we build strong relationships, even with the most challenging people? This Sunday, we will explore the mindset outlined in 1 Peter 3:8-17 that equips us, through Christ, to overcome the difficult relationships we face.

All of us will suffer; the difference is how we respond to the various inflictions we face. This morning, we will see from 1 Peter 2:21-25 how to experience the overcoming presence of Christ amid our hardships.

How are you winning the war within yourself against sin? As we will see this Sunday, 1 Peter 2:1-3 gives us the priorities to be true overcomers in Christ.