May 11 & 18 - Sermon Extension
Taught by Mark Carey at both 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM in Room 2-2 upstairs at FBC.
Babies are adorable! Cute. Cuddly. But very vulnerable and helpless. It’s downright dangerous to be an infant. Without constant attention, a baby couldn’t survive the day.
It’s dangerous being a spiritual infant too. And what’s really dangerous is when that spiritual infancy continues not just a few weeks after becoming a new Christian but extends out 5, 10, 20 years after making a profession of faith. Prolonged spiritual infancy robs us of experiencing deep intimacy with God; it stunts our ability to become all that God has intended us to become; it makes us susceptible to the evil designs of Satan and inevitable spiritual disaster.
So how does a believer in Jesus Christ avoid spiritual infancy and grow up into a healthy mature “adult” Christian?
The truths found in Romans 6, 7, and 8 are critical to grasp if one wants to avoid spiritual infancy and grow in their faith. The Apostle Paul begins Romans 6 by asking: “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” For Paul, struggling with sin is something a Christian doesn’t have to deal with any longer.
With these opening verses, we are introduced to some incredible truths that when properly understood will lead us out of the dangerous position of spiritual infancy towards spiritual maturity.
You are invited to a study of Romans 6-8 where we will encounter those important truths that we must AFFIRM; important truths we must ADMIT; and important truths we must ALLOW in order to move beyond spiritual infancy and experience the richness of the abundant life Jesus said He came to give us.
It’s dangerous being a spiritual infant too. And what’s really dangerous is when that spiritual infancy continues not just a few weeks after becoming a new Christian but extends out 5, 10, 20 years after making a profession of faith. Prolonged spiritual infancy robs us of experiencing deep intimacy with God; it stunts our ability to become all that God has intended us to become; it makes us susceptible to the evil designs of Satan and inevitable spiritual disaster.
So how does a believer in Jesus Christ avoid spiritual infancy and grow up into a healthy mature “adult” Christian?
The truths found in Romans 6, 7, and 8 are critical to grasp if one wants to avoid spiritual infancy and grow in their faith. The Apostle Paul begins Romans 6 by asking: “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” For Paul, struggling with sin is something a Christian doesn’t have to deal with any longer.
With these opening verses, we are introduced to some incredible truths that when properly understood will lead us out of the dangerous position of spiritual infancy towards spiritual maturity.
You are invited to a study of Romans 6-8 where we will encounter those important truths that we must AFFIRM; important truths we must ADMIT; and important truths we must ALLOW in order to move beyond spiritual infancy and experience the richness of the abundant life Jesus said He came to give us.
Spring 2025 Classes - Jan 5 - Apr 27
9:00 AM
Mike Thomas, Butch Holliday, John Elyard - 9:00 AM
Room 2-1
Did Jesus benefit from his suffering? We know WE benefit, but do we contemplate how He benefits from it and how knowing these truths affect our lives? On the road to Emmaus Jesus explained this to the two disciples as he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. Luke 24:26-27.
Join us as we look through the Old Testament at why Jesus had to suffer before He entered HIS glory. Transform your thinking from a self-centered to a Christ-centered view of life.
Room 2-1
Did Jesus benefit from his suffering? We know WE benefit, but do we contemplate how He benefits from it and how knowing these truths affect our lives? On the road to Emmaus Jesus explained this to the two disciples as he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. Luke 24:26-27.
Join us as we look through the Old Testament at why Jesus had to suffer before He entered HIS glory. Transform your thinking from a self-centered to a Christ-centered view of life.
(Part 2) - Bo Spires, Brad DenHartog - 9:00 AM
Room 2-2
Jesus lived an abundant life. So much so that He claimed, “… I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” – John 10:10b. Jesus Christ, despite His circumstances, lived an abundant life and He desires the same for you! Join us as we explore the Gospel of John and discover how you can live life and live it abundantly!
Room 2-2
Jesus lived an abundant life. So much so that He claimed, “… I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” – John 10:10b. Jesus Christ, despite His circumstances, lived an abundant life and He desires the same for you! Join us as we explore the Gospel of John and discover how you can live life and live it abundantly!
Brian Weir, John Avery, Barry Pearson - 9:00 AM
Hospitality Suite
Course on how to help parents shepherd the hearts of their children in what living by biblical convictions and wisdom looks like. We will also discuss strategies on how to help develop hearts of wisdom in children.
Hospitality Suite
Course on how to help parents shepherd the hearts of their children in what living by biblical convictions and wisdom looks like. We will also discuss strategies on how to help develop hearts of wisdom in children.
(Part 2) - Christy Voelkel - 9:00 AM (women only)
Conference Room A
On the eve of her Babylonian exile, God gives Israel words of consolation to bring her mentally and spiritually through the trials ahead. Join our discussion of Isaiah 40-66 as we look at God's model in preparing a way for the return and restoration of His oppressed, abused, exiled people and apply it to our own experience.
Conference Room A
On the eve of her Babylonian exile, God gives Israel words of consolation to bring her mentally and spiritually through the trials ahead. Join our discussion of Isaiah 40-66 as we look at God's model in preparing a way for the return and restoration of His oppressed, abused, exiled people and apply it to our own experience.
10:45 AM
Joe Houser, Micah Doerksen, Ben Sanford - 10:45 AM
Room 2-2
Discover the simple, yet profound message of Colossians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Colossae. The message is simply – you are complete in Christ. This verse-by-verse study of Colossians will focus on the theme of Christ’s supremacy over all things and His sufficiency for all things. We will explore the importance of living a life rooted in Christ, recognizing and resisting false teachings, and being who God has declared us to be. Through in-depth study and practical application, you will gain a deeper understanding of the richness of the gospel and its relevance for today's believers.
Room 2-2
Discover the simple, yet profound message of Colossians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Colossae. The message is simply – you are complete in Christ. This verse-by-verse study of Colossians will focus on the theme of Christ’s supremacy over all things and His sufficiency for all things. We will explore the importance of living a life rooted in Christ, recognizing and resisting false teachings, and being who God has declared us to be. Through in-depth study and practical application, you will gain a deeper understanding of the richness of the gospel and its relevance for today's believers.
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Roger Lauck - 10:30 AM
Conference Room A
Financial Peace University (FPU) is a ten-lesson program taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. It focuses on practical steps for achieving financial security based on Biblical principles. The program is designed to help participants manage money effectively, get out of debt, build savings, and ultimately achieve financial independence. It covers topics such as budgeting, saving for emergencies, paying off debt, investing wisely, and giving generously.
Conference Room A
Financial Peace University (FPU) is a ten-lesson program taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. It focuses on practical steps for achieving financial security based on Biblical principles. The program is designed to help participants manage money effectively, get out of debt, build savings, and ultimately achieve financial independence. It covers topics such as budgeting, saving for emergencies, paying off debt, investing wisely, and giving generously.
December Class Recording
When to have a phone? How much screen time? The practical questions about technology and young people abound. In order to really discuss a biblical approach to technology, we need to start with a biblical approach to identity. This 2-week class will begin with a biblical consideration of ‘identity," then address technology and how it interacts with, informs, and complicates our understanding of our identity.
While especially relevant to parents, this class should be fruitful for anyone grappling with the issue of technology.
While especially relevant to parents, this class should be fruitful for anyone grappling with the issue of technology.
