Sermons by FHCC
For mercy to be mercy, it must be less than universal, otherwise it is just a new standard, that becomes underappreciated.
Passion for countrymates prompts productive evangelism.
God's Spirit uses 4 rhetorical questions and a summary statemetn to undergird the Believer's current confidence.
Suffering of the present period are real and difficult, but God works all things together to accomplish His good will.
God does not intend for your spiritual life to run on rechargeable batteries; He desires to place a power plant within you that is sufficient for any task.
Paul EXPLAINS (but never EXCUSES) th eongoing struggle with sin, encouraging believers to seek God's grace and rely on the Holy Spiit to overcome it.
Because of Spring I chose to use pastels in the announcement slide theme this morning that matches with our yearly banners. But for those who are not here very often and may be tempted to think that religion is always soft and fluffy, Truth can also be brown and gritty as in the slide behind me. I enjoy…
True freedom is found in choosing to serve righteousness in Christ, leading us away from sin and toward eternal life.
The act of "putting to death" of sinful instincts in order to have freedom from sin and to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. This act of humiliation comes about through the grace of God; it is the result of, not the condition for, conversion.
Though death advanced to the wold through Adam's sin, God's grace, made available through Jesus Christ, brings life and hope to all who believe.
The righteousness of God FAR surpasses any scheme we could plan or any sacrifice we could offer.
Trusting Faith beget justificaion, precedes deeds, and is extend to Jews AND Gentiles.
Justification imputes (now/not yet) righteousness otthe believing penitent.
Recognizing our sinful nature is essential for understanding our need for grace, leading us to a deeper faith in Christ who redeems us from the depths of our sin.
God's commands require full authentic change, not just partial outward compliance.
Being identified "in Christ" is the only remedy for man's guilt that is under God's Wrath.
Grace offers a remedy for all who have substituted their independence for God's Authority.E
The One and Only Gospel must be proclaimed (not just offered) widely and repeatedly.
This passage encourages Christiasn to cultivate inner contentment and external compassion in their daily lives.
Believers can overcome conflict, anxiety and find peace by rejoicing, prayig, and focusing on Christ's presence and what is good amidst life's challenges.
Joy and unity among believers blossom from a collective commitment to the truth of hte gospel.
Prelude................................... streamed music, tribute video Family Processional: Prayer & Scripture:........... Rev. David Thomas ( John 3:14-16 ) "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; [15] that whoever believes may in Him have eternal…
We must activley engage our faith as we pursue unity and serve one another with joy, even in difficult circumstances.
Due to humble obedience Christ was exalted and so may we.
A Day is coming! Each member of the Church must make herself ready and clothe herself.
The Victoory in our Lord Jesus Christ is TRIUMPH over death and TRANSFORMING power over sin and temptation today.
Image bearers recognize the source and reflect the direction of God's glory.
the glory of teh Lord is a complete reversl of the burdens of man.
Christ is the catalyst for unity and purpose among believers. Our unity is both worthy of and a response to the Gospel.
Focus on Gospel Advance can minimize conflict and maximize purpose.
The Grace and Peace fromGod out Father adn the Lord Jesus Christ (v.2) equips us to be fruitful through Christ to the glory of Gdo (v.11)
Even in times of struggle, we are not alone. Believers must prioritize relationships, support one another in minisry, and remain faithful to their calling despite challenges and disappointments.
God has already provided the resource you will need when you encounter denial, opposition, persecution, and doubt.
Each person is unique and whole and is called to love God with the whole person
Gospel spread invariably demands engagement with contrary ideas, but transformation is the goal of the Gospel.
Persevere in tmes of difficulty; trusting in teh faithfulness of God and loking forward to the ultimate reward of eternal life with Him.
Christ's presence removes all shame and fear, prompting our earnest devotion.
Walking humbly with God involves living a life of obedience, justic, and mercy, following the example of Jesus Christ.
In our first message of this prophet we saw that things were about to get worse before they get better. In Chapter 2 we found that the reason they were about to get miserable was because the people were disregarding God's plan and bullying each other. In today's grouping we find that, not only were the…
Embrace a lifestyle of repentance and restoration, recognizing God's judgement on injustice while holding onto the hope of reconcilliation through Christ.
Connecting this sermon with others you have heard from this pulpit. Our theme for the year is “Putting on Kindness” with that in mind, all year our series have been from Books that describe God's people living among neighbors. What does it look like for God's people to live in this fallen world? Earlier…
Live in a way that people will as you THE question and have an answer to THE question.
God will ultimatley provide deliverance for the oppressed and He will punish all oppressors.
God promises both Discipline and Deliverance. You can count on darkness before dawn.
The Gospel Fixes eternity and forms our values in this world.
Salvation is offered to all equally, but circumstance like gender, age, family, and role DO impact the ways we relate to each other.