This Sunday, as we finish Romans 6, we will continue to talk about how the gospel sets us free. As you read over Romans 6:15-23, what stands out to you? Read it in context with verses 1-14. What do you think Paul most wanted to get across to the Roman Christians? Consider the following: Why is grace not a license to sin? Why does the gospel not promote sinning,...

This Sunday we will look at Romans 6:5-14 and talk about "Living Out Our Freedom In Christ." Last week in verses 1-4 we talked about the fact that we have been freed from sin's tyranny. This week we'll talk about the practical implications of that. As Christians, we live in the already/not yet. What do I mean by that? Well, our salvation has already been accomplished, bu...

This Sunday we'll begin Romans 6, which is among the most important chapters in the New Testament on the subject of sanctification. How can we become in practice what we already are in position? How do we live out the freedom from the power of sin that Jesus has won for us? So this Sunday we'll talk about "Freedom From Sin's Tyranny" from Romans 6:1-4. This text also hel...

What an absolute joy to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus with you last Sunday! It was so encouraging to see so many guests there. Keep on bringing your friends we celebrate the resurrection and preach the good news of the gospel every Sunday. Seriously, did you ever think about the fact that every Sunday is a beautiful opportunity for you to bring lost friend...

It is going to be a HUGE day at FBC this Sunday. There's nothing like Resurrection Day! I hope you're making plans to not only be there, but to be there with friends you've invited. Easter is an ideal time to pick up the phone or text a friend or family member and say, "Hey, this Sunday is Easter. It's a really special time for me and our church, and I would love for you t...

What a fantastic weekend it was, with Operation Suffolk! I am so thankful to God for the fruit we are seeing in our students, and so thankful to Pastor Michael Anderson for allowing the Lord to use his leadership in their lives. Thank you to not only Michael, but to all our volunteers who gave of themselves to serve this past weekend. It was wonderful. This weekend we loo...

This Sunday we will finish chapter three of Romans and blaze through all of chapter four. We'll talk about "Growing in Faith." Our text will be Romans 3:29-4:25. As you read over it, consider the following: What Old Testament examples does Paul give as people who were justified by faith? Throughout Romans Paul is concerned to unify Jewish Christians and Gent...

This week, in Romans 3:21-31, we will plunge into the heart of the gospel. Last week, in 3:1-20, we saw "Our Great Need For Christ." This week we will see "The Great Christ We Need." In fact, the paragraph we will study on Sunday has been called the most important paragraph ever written, because it unpacks the riches of God's saving action in Christ, and how we can receiv...

This week as you prepare for our study of Romans 3:1-20 on Sunday, please reflect on "Our Great Need For Christ." In Romans 1:18-32, we saw the guilt of the Gentile world. In Romans 2, we saw the guilt of the Jewish world. In Romans 3:1-20, we see the guilt of the whole world. Jews and Gentiles alikeall human beingsare accountable and guilty before a...

I am so grateful forour guestfilling in for me last week, and for the opportunity he had to fill you in on his upcoming trip, so that you can be praying. What an amazing opportunity we have to partner with this dear brother! We were able to make a college visit with Courtney, and spend a few days together as a family. But it is good to be home, and this week we will conti...