FBCL - Sermons

Elder Andrew leads us through an overview of the book of Judges. This week we look at the cyclical nature of the relationship of the nation of Israel with God: how can we avoid being caught up in the same cycle of apostasy? Text from Judges 1:1-3:6.

Pastor Tanner finishes our series in Ephesians on Christian identity. How is our identity transformed by participation in what God calls us to? Text from Ephesians 3; 5:22 - 6:24.

Elder Nick continues our series in Ephesians on Christian identity. How is our identity shaped by the being of God? By the work of Christ? Text from Ephesians 2; 4.

Elder Paul opens our series in Ephesians on Christian identity. What does it means to be blessed in God the Father? Text from Ephesians 1, 5:1-21.

Our final look back at the book of Esther. Where was God? Pretty much everywhere. In the type of Jesus who was to come, we have many examples, here we add Mordecai, alongside the patriarchs, with a specific comparison to Joseph. Text from Esther 10:1-3.

Celebration as a spiritual act of worship? Pastor Tanner brings our time in Esther towards the landing strip. Text from Esther 9:20-32.

Pastor Tanner addresses: how can God be just in the victory of the Jews of the Empire in the time of Esther? When the victory has been won, how do our choices reflect our character? Text from Esther 9:1-19.

Pastor Tanner illustrates the themes of the Bible in a potential allegorical interpretation of the book of Esther. Where does the "law unable to be repealed" come from? What does it reflect? Text from Esther chapter 8.

Pastor Tanner bring us to the climatic presentation of Esther's request to the king. What do you do when you have taken all of the wise action you can? Text from Esther 7.

Pastor Tanner continues our exploration of the wise and good, with narrative examples from the book of Esther. Today we learn about what to do when a situation is underdetermined. Text from Esther 6:1-14.