Blindness is an all-too-common condition in the world today. In Jesus’ time, it was even more so. Sand, sun glare, lack of hygiene and medical care all contributed to blindness in many people. But in Luke 18:35-43, this particular blind man cried out to Jesus. His sight was restored, but more than that, his faith […]

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Most people who believe in the Bible believe in heaven, and believe they are going there. By contrast, many people don’t believe in hell. They deny its existence altogether. Some churches even try to sanitize the gospel and leave out the reality of hell, but doing so denies the truth of what the Bible teaches. […]

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People place a great deal of importance on labels. Some people will only wear athletic gear with the logo of their favorite company. We associate certain labels or brands with prestige, quality, or sometimes just high prices. We label generations: Baby Boomers, Busters, Gen X, Gen Y, Millennials. People are categorized by political views, religion, […]

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Jesus frequently taught in parables. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The parable found in Luke 15:11-24 is commonly referred to as the Story of the Prodigal Son. But the story tells us more of the father’s love than the son’s sin. The story is about a certain man who had […]

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In the 1980s there was a television show called Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous which showcased the extravagant lifestyles of very wealthy people. But in Luke 12:13-21, Jesus tells a cautionary tale about a man who was wealthy but was spiritually poor. A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. […]

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This week, guest speaker Miles Morrison teaches from Matthew 3. Miles and his wife, Emily, were students, and, later, interns at FBCVA before entering full-time ministry..  Now they are preparing to move to Boston with their two children to work with Redeeming Grace Church. For more information about Redeeming Grace, visit  redeemingboston.net

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Most of us do our best to make sure we are clean and presentable on the outside.  But what about inside? In this message, Pastor Mike looks at Luke 11:37-44 to show us a Pharisee who had clean hands but a dirty heart.  In this story we see a displeased Pharisee. Jesus was a guest […]

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Who is your neighbor? Most of us would consider the people who live near us to be our neighbors. In Luke 10:25-37, a lawyer confronts Jesus with this question in the context of the command to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Jesus responds with what has become a well-known parable: the story of […]

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When Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” how do you answer?  In Mark 10:35-52 we see two different responses. James and John wanted recognition and greatness.  The blind beggar simply wanted to see. In this message, FBCVA Student Pastor, Jace Williamson, presents two scenes: the classroom and the field test. […]

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The testimony of every believer has three common elements: your life before Jesus, how you met Jesus, and your life after meeting Jesus. In this message, Pastor Mike draws from Luke 8:26-39 to examine the testimony of a man as three scenes. In scene 1, when Jesus saw him, he was a filthy man. In […]

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