Foothills Church

One hazard that we share as believers is that repetition can create inattention. We become so familiar with something that it loses its meaning. There are no biblical truths that we can afford to overlook. That is particularly true when it comes to worship. Chaucer once wrote that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Having extensive knowledge of […]

The origin story of the deacon comes from Acts 6. Deacons were selected, not based on the present size of the church, but based on the present needs of the church. A deacon and a table waiter/waitress have a lot in common. In the Bible, they are the same word. Today, deacons keep the servant-identity […]

How can we know if the resurrection happened? That is a crucial question, isn’t it! If the resurrection isn’t real, it means that Jesus isn’t who He said He is, the Son of God. Also, if the resurrection didn’t happen, then we have no hope of the forgiveness of our sin or having eternal life. […]

Passion Week concluded in the resurrection, the most critical event in history. However, we must not overlook the events leading up to His crucifixion. These are crucially significant days that help us to understand the life of Christ. Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem with great fanfare on Sunday of Passion Week. Through that week, […]

This message was preached for the Installation of our first Elder Team. The Elders are responsible to shepherd the flock of God. How are they to do this? They must protect the Church from the onslaught of false teaching and teachers that Christians are exposed to in our culture, though receiving resistance in that ministry. […]

How should you select elders to lead Foothills Baptist Church? The answer is both weighty and pressing because the issue comes up before the church this evening. How will the church decide who should serve as your lay elders? How are you to make that decision? Fortunately, the Bible gives clear instructions to help Christians […]

The New Testament says a lot about the church. Why? What makes it so important? God has given the church a central and crucial part to play in the health and vitality of His people. Some neglect and mock. Others jump from church to church looking for the perfect church or a church that will […]

Omniscience and omnipresence are not words that we use in casual conversation. They are reserved, with few exceptions, to discussions related to the study of the Person of God. The reason that we infrequently use these terms is that nothing else in our world is omniscient or omnipresent. These are attributes of God alone. Omniscience […]

Isaiah has a unique background for a prophet, coming from a family of nobility. In this passage, he describes an amazing vision of God. The timing of this vision and its impact is very personal. Because of his family, Isaiah was likely close to Uzziah, the King who has reigned 52 years. He lost his […]

Christians ought to love one another because God is love. God’s love is eternal; He sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11