2 Peter 2:1-12 False Prophets?

Peter has very clear words concerning false teachers in the church. While his clarity may not be appreciated in the post-modern world, it must be appreciated by all Bible loving Christians in all ages, including this one.  Please click here to listen to the sermon. We examined last week the need to continually turn towards the ...

Doctrine (is this a dirty word?)

In our contemporary culture, the word “doctrine” is rarely heard. Indeed, it is seen as something of a Christian curse word, not to be spoken of in polite company. Yet in previous generations this was not so – doctrine was seen as an essential part of Christian understanding. Sound doctrine was a mark of Christian ...

2 Peter 1:12-21 Jesus and the Bible

Our Summer Youth Intern, Tom Hinders, had the opportunity to preach from 2 Peter 1.  I encourage you to invest 37 minutes this week to listen to Tom’s sermon concerning what Peter (and ultimately God) said in these verses.  Please click here to listen to the sermon.

Training & Equipping

I had the pleasure of watching our youth intern deliver the sermon yesterday during which I was able to sit in the pew and be taught myself. What greater joy is there for a teacher to see those whom he has had a hand in teaching go out and actually do what they’ve been taught? ...

Changes to the NIV for 2011

We as the leadership of FEFC recently made available to those who attend our church a paper detailing some of our concerns with the NIV2011 – what follows are some additional thoughts and resources for the edification of all who attend FEFC who may wish to delve into these issues on their own or who ...

2 Peter 1:1-11 How Can I Be Sure?

Pastor Kevin begins a new sermon series through 2 Peter with this opening sermon. Peter writes from a life history that understands faith and fear; following, falling, and restoration. Click here to listen to the sermon. How can I really know that I am saved? This is one of those questions that a lot of folks aren’t ...

Psalm 33:1-22 “Citizens of a Heavenly Kingdom”

Pastor Miller delivers a message on the eve of “Independence Day” in the United States.  The Christian, united by faith in Jesus Christ to the Father’s heavenly kingdom, possesses a true citizenship that is enduring and never fades.  Please click here to listen to the sermon. As we celebrate the founding of our nation over ...

Discipleship

Sometimes it’s hard to define not just what discipleship is (which I think we can say is something along the lines of “growing into greater trust and faithful maturity in the knowledge, love, and obedience to Jesus Christ”), but to ascertain whether we are making disciples or not. “Are we making disciples?” is a question ...