Freedom Fellowship Roanoke

4/21/24 - Britton Carter | Daniel 5 | Nations rise and fall all the time. Daniel 5 recounts the fall of the greatest empire on the planet at the time--the Babylonian Empire--and the rise of the next great empire--the Persians. In Daniel 5, we learn that the rise and fall of nations is the handiwork of God. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

4/14/24 - Britton Carter | Daniel 4 | It's important for us to remember who's the boss. For the Jews at this time, Nebuchadnezzar seemed like a powerful figure. But in Daniel 4, we learn that no matter who is in charge, God is in charge. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

4/7/24 - Britton Carter | Daniel 3 | King Nebuchadnezzar was a formidable opponent. Instead of bowing to him and worshiping other gods, the Jews in the story stood firm in their commitment to the Lord. In Daniel 3, we learn that when our opponents seem strong, God is stronger. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

3/31/24 - Britton Carter | Romans 6:1-14 | Happy Easter! This day is special, not just because Jesus defeated death, but also because he conquered sin and death for us. In Romans 6, we learn that Jesus's victory is our victory. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

3/24/24 - Britton Carter | Daniel 2 | Daniel and his friends were facing death if they couldn't do the impossible. Instead of running away, they trusted God. In Daniel 2, we learn that God is wiser than the wisest man and more powerful than the greatest king. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

3/17/24 - Britton Carter | Daniel 1 | Daniel and his friends were exiles--sojourners and strangers--in a foreign land. They had to figure out how they would live and the extent to which they would conform. In Daniel 1, we learn that as exiles, we need to stand firm on the Word of God. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

3/10/24 - Britton Carter | Ezekiel | The Major Prophets can seem angry and dated, but they contain amazing truths for our lives. The Book of Ezekiel tells two stories: God's rejection of his people for their sin, and God's redemption of his people. In Ezekiel, we learn that God's people are not the ones with his building; they're the ones with his presence. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

2/25/24 - Britton Carter | Lamentations | The Major Prophets can seem angry and dated, but they contain amazing truths for our lives. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of sad songs, so in the book we see a man processing grief for himself and for the nation of Judah. In Lamentations, we learn that Christians do not grieve less--we grieve with the proper perspective. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

2/11/24 - Britton Carter | Jeremiah | The Major Prophets can seem angry and dated, but they contain amazing truths for our lives. The Book of Jeremiah tells a gripping story about a prophet who can see what's coming but is powerless to stop it. In Jeremiah, we learn that our response to God's Word doesn't change its truthfulness, just our outcome. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

2/4/24 - Britton Carter | Isaiah | The Major Prophets can seem angry and dated, but they contain amazing truths for our lives. The book of Isaiah is basically the Romans of the Old Testament. In Isaiah, we learn that God is looking for servants, not saints. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

1/28/24 - Britton Carter | Acts 2:37-47 | How does God want us to respond to the gospel? In this series, we've seen the gospel--God, man, Christ; now, we need to do something with that message. In Acts 2:37-47, we learn that God wants us to reorient our life around following Jesus. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

1/21/24 - Britton Carter | Romans 3:21-26 | Are all the world's religions the same? Why should I believe in Jesus over other religions? In Romans 3:21-26, we learn that the gospel of Jesus Christ is news worth responding to. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

1/14/24 - Britton Carter | Romans 1:18-32; 3:9-20 | What is wrong with the world? Many people blame God for the world's problems. However, in Romans 1 and 3, we learn that God is not responsible for the world's problems--we are. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

1/7/24 - Britton Carter | Psalm 96 | Is there a God, and if so, how should we approach him? The answers to these questions shape everything we say and do in life. In Psalm 96, we learn that we need to submit to God as the king of all things. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

12/31/23 - Britton Carter | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | With the new year upon us, it's helpful for us to remember who God is calling us to be as individuals and as a church. We can be a lot of things, but one thing he has called us to be is reconcilers. In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, we learn that we need to be a reconciled and reconciling church. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

12/24/23 - Britton Carter | Matthew 2:1-12 | As the God-man, Jesus Christ will reign over all things. He is the only rightful ruler of all things. In Matthew 2:1-12, we learn that we need to respond to Jesus correctly, worshiping him as king. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

12/17/23 - Britton Carter | John 1:1-5, 14-18 | Jesus is more than just human; he's also fully God. This means he is powerful enough to bring salvation, to answer our prayers, and to be worthy of all worship and praise. In John 1, we learn that Jesus is both bigger and better than we think. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

12/10/23 - Britton Carter | Hebrews 2:10-18 | Jesus is more than just divine; he's also fully human. This means he can sympathize with us and serve as the perfect sacrifice for us. In fact, in Hebrews 2:10-18, we learn that Jesus's ministry depends on his humanity. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

12/3/23 - Jonathan Ajdukovich | Matthew 24:36-51 | It's advent season, but before we talk about Christ's birth, we're talking about his return. As people, we can get so caught up in the busyness and temptations of life that we forget to wait for Christ's return. In Matthew 24:36-51, we learn that we should posture ourselves for Christ's return. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

11/26/23 - Britton Carter | Hebrews 9:11-14 | As Christians, we can sometimes get stuck committing ourselves to dead works, never experiencing the power of the living God. But it doesn't have to be that way. In Hebrews 9:11-14, we see that Jesus Christ has cleansed us from dead works. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

11/19/23 - Britton Carter | Song of Songs | The R-rated book of the Bible. The Song of Songs is explicit, but it's also beautiful. In the Song of Songs, we see that marital love is gift from God that points us to eternity with him. For more informatiwon and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

11/12/23 - Britton Carter | Ecclesiastes | Everyone's favorite depressing book. Ecclesiastes is a cold dose of reality for those of us living in blissful ignorance. In the book of Ecclesiastes, we see that the world's promises are empty, we our greatest good is to trust in God. For more informatiwon and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

11/5/23 - Britton Carter | Proverbs | It's hard to make the right decision. Can we even know what the right decision is? In the book of Proverbs, we see that the better we know God, the wiser we will be. For more informatiwon and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

10/29/23 - Britton Carter | Psalms | How do we relate to God? Is that a question we even ask ourselves? In the book of Psalms, we see that God is bigger than we think and nearer than we know. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

10/22/23 - Britton Carter | Job | We all suffer. How should we view God in our suffering? Job teaches us that God is big enough to celebrate in our suffering. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

10/15/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 5:13-21 | Can we know we're saved? Can we be certain we're on the right side? In 1 John 5:13-21 we learn that we can be absolutely sure we're saved if we put our faith in Jesus. We can be absolutely sure For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

10/8/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 5:1-12 | Do you believe in Jesus? If you do, which Jesus do you believe in? In 1 John 5:1-12, we learn that it doesn't matter how loving you are, how moral you are, or how Christian you sound if you reject the Jesus of the Bible. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

10/1/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 4:7-21 | What do the Trinity and God's love for us have to do with each other? In 1 John 4:7-21, we see these two ideas collide in magnificent force. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

9/24/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 4:1-6 | Don't believe every sermon you hear. John wants us to evaluate the teaching we hear to discern the spirit that influenced it. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

9/17/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 3:11-24 | So many of us lack confidence before God. In 1 John 3:11-24, we learn that we can have confidence before God because of the work of Jesus in us. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

9/10/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 2:28-3:10 | Are you a sinner or a saint? In 1 John 2:28-3:10, we see that in a world of sinners and saints, we need to be sure which side we're on. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

9/3/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 2:18-27 | What's the most important thing about you? Turns out, the most important thing about you is what you believe about Jesus. In 1 John 2:18-27, we learn that denying Jesus is a serious offense and confessing Jesus is a serious blessing. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

8/27/23 - Steve Ferguson | Before David fought Goliath, he lived in the pasture. While there, David's faith in God grew as he encountered lions and other creatures. In the story of David and Goliath, we are reminded that we can trust God in the pasture--in the present--regardless of what we're going through. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

8/20/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 2:12-17 | We often focus on the wrong things. We cling to what's dying instead of turning toward life. In 1 John 2:12-17, we learn that we should turn toward life. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

8/13/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 2:3-11 | How can you know you're on the right side? How do you know if you're part of God's people? In 1 John 2:3-11, we learn that our love for God's people is evidence of our love for God. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

8/6/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 1:5–2:2 | Many people are too confident in their faith. They claim to be Christians, but their lives give no evidence of it. In 1 John 1:5–2:2, we learn that the blood of Jesus doesn't just forgive our past, it changes our future. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

7/30/23 - Britton Carter | 1 John 1:1-4 | We're all looking for joy. Unfortunately, we often take the wrong paths to get it. In 1 John 1:1-4, we learn that the path to joy goes through Jesus. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

7/23/23 - Britton Carter | We tend to hold our beliefs with a clenched fist. But as Christians, we need to hold our beliefs with an open hand, allowing Scripture to change our hearts and minds. We need to give up to grow. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

7/16/23 - Britton Carter | Where is God when we need him? In Esther, we see that God is working even when it seems like he isn't. God is working to reverse the misfortune of his people. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

7/9/23 - Britton Carter | After Babylon wins, is God's plan of redemption over? Ezra-Nehemiah reveals that God is committed to his plan. He isn't committed to us or to a church; he's committed to his plan of redemption. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

7/2/23 - Britton Carter | Am I part of the people of God? 1-2 Chronicles helps us answer that question by outlining who's part of the people of God. God is very clear about who his people are, so each of us need to make sure we're one of them. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

6/25/23 - Britton Carter | What is God about? God wants to make his name known. In 1-2 Kings, we see that God will make his name known either through us or at our expense. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

6/18/23 - Britton Carter | Sheep need a shepherd. God's people need a king. In 1-2 Samuel, we see God's plan for raising up a king for God's people. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

6/11/23 - Britton Carter | I love the book of Ruth. Who doesn't? But it isn't just a story for women's ministry or dating advice; it's a story for the hurting and broken hearted. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

6/4/23 - Britton Carter | Judges is a fascinating book filled with interesting stories. On the whole, the book is about a people who are independent, drifting farther from God. In the book, we learn that independence isn't freedom, it's disobedience. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

5/28/23 - Britton Carter | Scripture is more than a collection of Bible verses; it's a story. Joshua continues the story from where it left off in Deuteronomy, and in Joshua we learn that if we want to thrive, we need God on our side. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

5/21/23 - Gordy Carter | Can dry bones live? In Ezekiel 37:1-14, we learn that God can breathe life into dry bones. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

5/14/23 - Britton Carter | Solomon concludes Ecclesiastes by bringing God back into the equation. In Ecclesiastes 12:9-14, we learn that we exist to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

5/7/23 - Britton Carter | We all age...then we die. In Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8, we learn that we should enjoy life while we can in a way that honors Jesus. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

4/30/23 - Britton Carter | Life is full of risks, but you can't let that stop you from living. In Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, we learn that we shouldn't let risks paralyze us, but we shouldn't act like risks don't exist. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

4/23/23 - Britton Carter | Wisdom is good, but it's not supreme. In Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20, Solomon tells us knowing the difference between wisdom and folly can save us trouble, but it can't save our soul. We need God to align our hearts with reality. For more information and for service times, visit fforinfo.com