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The Living Word

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:05:35 GMT

The Thirsty Soul...

Living Water for the Thirsty Soul

April 26th, 2026

In John 7:31 , we see a striking response to Jesus in the midst of confusion and division: “Yet many of the people believed in Him. They said, ‘When the Christ appears, will He do more signs than this Man has done?’” Even as opposition grows, God is still drawing people to His Son. Their faith, though perhaps not yet fully formed, recognizes something undeniable. Jesus is not merely a teacher or miracle worker. He is the promised Christ. This reminds us that saving faith ultimately comes by God’s sovereign work, even when understanding is still developing. The signs point beyond themselves to the identity of Christ, and those whom the Father draws begin to see Him for who He truly is.

Then in verses 37 through 39 , Jesus stands and cries out during the last day of the feast, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of His heart will flow rivers of living water.’” John explains that He is speaking about the Spirit, who would be given to those who believe in Him after He is glorified. This is a powerful and gracious invitation. Jesus does not call the self-sufficient or the outwardly religious. He calls the thirsty. He calls those who recognize their need.

The imagery here is rich. To thirst is to lack, to long, to be unable to satisfy oneself. Jesus presents Himself as the only true source of living water. This is not a temporary fix or outward ritual. It is a deep, internal transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit. When a person believes in Christ, they are not only satisfied in Him, but they also become a vessel through which His life flows outward. The Spirit dwells within, producing fruit and pointing others to Christ.

It is important to see the connection between belief and the Spirit. The Spirit is not given apart from Christ, nor is He earned by human effort. He is given to those who believe in Him, those whom God has called to Himself. This aligns with the broader teaching of Scripture that salvation is entirely of the Lord. The thirst itself is evidence of God’s work, drawing a sinner to the only One who can satisfy.

There is also a forward-looking aspect in this passage. John notes that the Spirit had not yet been given in this way because Jesus had not yet been glorified. This points us to the cross, the resurrection, and the ascension. Through His finished work, Christ secures the outpouring of the Spirit for His people. What Jesus offers here is grounded in what He will accomplish.

These verses confront us with a simple but searching question. Are we thirsty? Not for temporary things, but for righteousness, for truth, for reconciliation with God. And if we are, where are we going to be satisfied? Jesus alone gives living water that never runs dry. To come to Him is to believe in Him, to trust fully in who He is and what He has done.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Do you thirst for Christ or do you still thirst for this world? Let us go to Him to drink beloved, and until we meet again lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Recognizing the Will of God

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:30:52 GMT

Stay in His Word!

Recognize the Will of God

04-19-26 Pastor Scott

John 7:16-30

In John 7:16 to 30 , Jesus stands in the temple and answers the growing confusion and hostility surrounding Him. The religious leaders question His authority, and the crowd is divided over who He truly is. In the middle of it all, Jesus speaks with clarity about the source of His teaching and the condition of the human heart.

He says in verse 16, “My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me.” This is a direct claim that His words come from God the Father. Jesus is not offering human opinion or borrowed insight. He is declaring divine truth. Yet He goes further in verse 17, saying, “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God.” The issue is not a lack of evidence. The issue is the will. Those who desire to obey God will recognize the truth when they hear it. Spiritual understanding is not merely intellectual. It is moral and rooted in submission to God.

Jesus then exposes the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. They claim to uphold the law, yet they seek to kill Him. In verse 19 He says, “Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law.” Their outward religion masks inward rebellion. This is a warning that external devotion without a transformed heart is empty.

The crowd responds with confusion, even accusing Jesus of having a demon. Yet He presses on, pointing out their inconsistency. They are willing to circumcise on the Sabbath to keep the law of Moses, but they are angry when He makes a man completely well on the Sabbath. In verse 24 He commands, “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” They are evaluating Him based on surface-level assumptions instead of seeking the truth of God.

As the passage continues, some begin to wonder if He could be the Christ. Yet their understanding is flawed. They think they know where He is from, assuming that the Messiah’s origins will be obvious and earthly. Jesus corrects this in verse 28, crying out, “You know Me, and you know where I come from. But I have not come of My own accord. He who sent Me is true, and Him you do not know.” Their problem is not lack of information about Jesus’ hometown. Their problem is that they do not truly know God.

This is the heart of the issue. To reject Christ is to reveal a deeper ignorance of God Himself. Jesus makes it plain in verse 29, “I know Him, for I come from Him, and He sent Me.” He alone perfectly knows the Father because He alone has come from the Father.

The response is predictable. They seek to arrest Him, but no one lays a hand on Him because His hour had not yet come. Even in the face of opposition, the sovereignty of God governs every moment. Nothing happens outside of His appointed time.

This passage confronts us with a simple but searching question. Do we truly desire to do the will of God, or are we content with appearances and assumptions? Right judgment begins with a heart that is willing to submit to God’s truth. And that truth is found fully in Jesus Christ, the One sent from the Father.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again beloved friends, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Blindness in the midst of Truth

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:44:56 GMT

The Authority and timing of Christ in clear view...

John 7:6-24 - Pastor Scott Thompson

April 12th, 2026

In John 7:6-24 we see a clear contrast between the wisdom of Christ and the blindness of the world. Jesus is speaking during the time of the Feast of Booths, a significant Jewish celebration that remembered God’s provision in the wilderness. His brothers urge Him to go publicly, seeking recognition. Yet their counsel is shaped by unbelief. They do not understand His mission or His timing.

Jesus responds in verse 6, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.” This reveals a deep truth about His ministry. Christ does nothing apart from the will of the Father. Every step He takes is governed by divine purpose. The world operates on its own schedule, driven by human ambition, but Jesus walks in perfect submission to God’s appointed time.

He eventually goes to the feast, but not in the way they expected. He goes quietly, not seeking worldly attention. This alone challenges our tendency to pursue recognition. Christ’s mission was not to gain applause, but to accomplish redemption.

As He begins teaching in the temple, the people are astonished. They question how He has such understanding without formal training. Jesus answers in verse 16, “My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me.” Here we see the authority of Christ. His words are not self-derived. They come directly from the Father. This is why His teaching carries such weight. It is divine truth.

He then exposes the real issue in verse 17. “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God.” The problem is not lack of evidence. It is the condition of the heart. Those who desire to obey God will recognize truth when they hear it. Those who reject God will remain blind, no matter how clearly truth is presented.

Jesus confronts their hypocrisy by addressing their misuse of the Law. They pride themselves on following Moses, yet they seek to kill Him, the One whom the Law ultimately points to. He uses the example of circumcision on the Sabbath to show their inconsistency. They are willing to perform a work on the Sabbath for the sake of the Law, yet they condemn Him for making a man completely well on the Sabbath.

In verse 24 He gives a direct command: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” This cuts to the heart of the matter. The people were evaluating Jesus based on outward assumptions rather than truth. Right judgment requires alignment with God’s Word, not human opinion.

This passage reminds us that Christ’s ways are not shaped by human expectations. His timing, His teaching, and His authority all come from the Father. It also exposes the reality that unbelief is not merely intellectual. It is moral and spiritual. People reject Christ because they do not want to submit to God.

At the same time, there is a call here for self-examination. Are we judging rightly according to Scripture, or are we relying on appearances and personal preferences? True discernment comes from a heart that is willing to do the will of God.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Together let us surrender wholeheartedly to Christ our Lord, and lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

He Is Risen!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:08:19 GMT

Praise the Lord, He is risen indeed!

Christ is Risen - Isaiah 53 and all 4 Gospels

Pastor Gus Rich

Easter Sunday April 5th, 2026

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the very center of the Christian faith. It is not an isolated event, but the fulfillment of what God had already revealed through the Scriptures. Long before the empty tomb, the Lord spoke through the prophets and the psalmists, pointing forward to both the suffering and the victory of His Son.

In Isaiah 53 we are given a clear picture of the suffering Servant. He is despised, rejected, pierced, and crushed for the iniquities of His people. Verse 10 tells us that it was the will of the Lord to crush Him, and yet it does not end in death. Isaiah writes that “He shall see His offspring; He shall prolong His days.” This points beyond the grave. Though He is cut off from the land of the living, He lives again. The resurrection is not an afterthought. It is the very plan of God, ensuring that the sacrifice for sin is accepted and that the Servant lives to intercede for His people.

Psalm 22 echoes this same pattern. It begins with the cry of anguish, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” words that Jesus Himself spoke on the cross. The psalm describes suffering in striking detail: pierced hands and feet, divided garments, mocking enemies. Yet the psalm does not end in defeat. It turns to victory and proclamation. “All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord.” The suffering one is delivered, and through that deliverance, the nations are brought to worship. This movement from suffering to triumph points directly to the resurrection, where death is not the end but the doorway to glory.

When we come to the four Gospels, we see these promises fulfilled in history. Jesus is crucified under Pontius Pilate, truly dies, and is buried. On the third day, the tomb is empty. In Matthew, the angel declares, “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.” In Mark, the women are told to go and tell the disciples that He goes before them. In Luke, the risen Christ walks with His followers and opens the Scriptures to them, showing that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and then enter His glory. In John, Jesus appears to His disciples and declares peace, even inviting Thomas to see and believe.

The resurrection is the Father’s declaration that the work of Christ is finished and accepted. The wrath described in Isaiah 53 has been fully satisfied. The suffering described in Psalm 22 has given way to victory. Sin has been paid for, death has been conquered, and righteousness is secured for all who trust in Him.

Because Christ lives, those who belong to Him have a living hope. His resurrection guarantees not only our justification, but also our future resurrection. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in His people, bringing them from death to life.

The testimony of Scripture is unified and clear. From prophecy to fulfillment, God has revealed His plan to save sinners through the death and resurrection of His Son. This is not merely a message to admire, but one to believe. Christ died for sins and rose again, and all who repent and trust in Him will share in His life.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Every day is a blessed gift, and one we shouldn't waste. Even the thief on the cross, given his chance, recognized Jesus for who He is and surrendered to Him and for that he dwells with Christ in paradise. We encourage you today to turn to Jesus, for forgiveness is in Him alone, the payment of our sin debt is in Him alone...resurrection is in Christ alone. We love you friends and encourage you to contact us for any questions you may have, or even how we can help you in your walk with Christ.

Until we meet again, let us celebrate this Easter with humility and awe in what Christ did to save sinners such as we and let us go serve our King!

FRF Family

Triumphal Entry

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:15:41 GMT

Triumph and weeping, let our eyes be opened

Triumphal Entry/Passion Week

Pastor Gus Rich

3-29-26

In Luke 19:28 to 44 we come to what is often called the Triumphal Entry, yet Luke presents it with a sobering edge. Jesus is entering Jerusalem as King, but not in the way the people expect, and not to receive the kind of kingdom they desire.

As He approaches the city, Jesus sends two disciples to retrieve a colt that has never been ridden. This is not random detail. It fulfills the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 , where the King comes humble and mounted on a donkey. Christ is deliberately revealing His identity. He is the promised King, yet His kingdom is not one of earthly conquest but of righteousness and peace.

The crowd responds with praise. They spread their cloaks on the road and cry out, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” These words echo Psalm 118 and reflect a recognition, at least in part, of who Jesus is. Yet their understanding is shallow. They are celebrating a King they hope will deliver them from Rome, not a Savior who has come to deliver them from sin.

The Pharisees, in contrast, reject Him outright. They tell Jesus to rebuke His disciples. But He answers, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” Creation itself would testify to the glory of Christ if men refused. This reminds us that God’s purposes cannot be thwarted. Christ will be proclaimed as King whether men accept it or not.

Then comes one of the most striking moments in the passage. As Jesus draws near and sees the city, He weeps over it. The King who is worthy of all praise is moved to sorrow. Why? Because Jerusalem does not recognize “the things that make for peace.” They have rejected the very One who brings reconciliation with God.

Jesus foretells the coming judgment. Enemies will surround the city, tear it down, and not leave one stone upon another. This was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The reason is clear. “Because you did not know the time of your visitation.” God had come to them in the person of Christ, and they rejected Him.

This passage forces us to consider the nature of true faith. It is possible to outwardly praise Christ and yet miss who He truly is. The crowd shouted for joy, but many of those same voices would later cry out for His crucifixion. True saving faith is not momentary enthusiasm. It is a work of God that opens blind eyes to see Christ as He is, the sovereign King and the only Savior.

We also see the sovereignty of Christ throughout. He orchestrates the details of His entry. He fulfills prophecy with precision. He declares inevitable praise and certain judgment. Nothing in this scene is accidental. Even the rejection of Jerusalem fits within the unfolding plan of God.

Finally, we see the heart of Christ. He is not indifferent to judgment. He weeps over sinners who reject Him. This should shape how we view the lost. There is real judgment, but there is also genuine compassion in the call to repentance.

Luke 19:28 to 44 presents us with a King who is both sovereign and sorrowful, both glorious and rejected. The question is not whether He is King, but whether we recognize Him as such and bow before Him in true faith.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Let us worship together, and remember this very week of what Christ has done to purchase our very salvation. He paid the debt we never could, rewarded us with a reward that is His and still calls sinners to repentance today.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Pointing to Christ

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:19:55 GMT

Even the festivals all point to Christ...

John 7:1-5 (Pastor Scott)

March 22nd, 2026

In John 7:1 to 5 we are given a glimpse into both the growing hostility toward Jesus and the deep unbelief that can exist even among those closest to Him. The passage opens with Jesus remaining in Galilee because the Jews in Judea were seeking to kill Him. Opposition to Christ had already intensified, not because He lacked evidence of His identity, but because hardened hearts refused to receive the truth.

John then draws our attention to the timing. “Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand.” This feast, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, was one of the three major pilgrimage festivals in Israel. Instituted in Leviticus 23, it commemorated God’s faithfulness during the wilderness wanderings after the Exodus. The people would dwell in temporary shelters to remember how God sustained them when they had no permanent home. It was also a harvest festival, celebrating God’s provision in the land.

By the first century, this feast had taken on additional ceremonial elements. Water was drawn and poured out at the temple, symbolizing God’s provision in the wilderness and expressing hope for future blessing. Large lamps were lit, reminding the people of the pillar of fire that guided Israel. All of it pointed beyond itself to God’s sustaining presence and provision, realities that find their fulfillment in Christ.

It is in this context that Jesus’ brothers speak to Him. They urge Him to go to Judea and show His works publicly. On the surface, this sounds like encouragement. But John makes the motive clear. “For not even His brothers believed in Him.” Their words carry a tone of skepticism and misunderstanding. They are essentially saying, “If You are who You claim to be, prove it in the spotlight.”

This reflects a common human error. They wanted a Messiah who would operate on their terms, gaining recognition and influence in visible ways. They did not understand that Jesus’ mission was governed by the Father’s will and timing, not by human expectation or pressure. Their unbelief shows that proximity to truth does not guarantee saving faith. One can witness the works of Christ and still remain spiritually blind apart from God’s grace.

There is also an important contrast here. The Feast of Booths celebrated God dwelling with His people and providing for them. Yet the very One to whom the feast pointed was standing before them, and even His own brothers did not recognize Him. The shadow was honored, but the substance was rejected.

This passage reminds us that unbelief is not merely a lack of information. It is a condition of the heart. Left to ourselves, we do not seek Christ rightly. We either ignore Him or try to reshape Him according to our desires. But true faith comes when God opens our eyes to see Christ for who He truly is, not who we want Him to be.

Jesus was not driven by human agendas, and He still is not. He moves according to the perfect will of the Father. His timing is never early or late. And His mission was not to gain earthly fame, but to accomplish redemption for His people.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Let us take God at His word, let us recognize Jesus for who He says He is and together....lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

God's Sovereign Will

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:11:24 GMT

God's divine will, accomplished through His creation...

"The Potter isn't finished with you"

Jeremiah 18:1-6

Pastor Gus Rich-March 8th, 2026

In Jeremiah 18:1 to 6 the Lord sends Jeremiah to a potter’s house in order to teach him something about His authority over His people. Instead of giving Jeremiah a message immediately, God first tells him to watch. The lesson would come through what he saw.

When Jeremiah arrives he observes the potter working at the wheel, shaping a vessel from clay. As the potter works, the vessel becomes spoiled in his hands. Rather than throwing the clay away, the potter presses it back together and begins forming it into another vessel, shaping it into whatever he decides it should be.

Then the Lord explains the meaning of what Jeremiah has seen. “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.” The point is clear. God is the Potter, and His people are the clay.

Clay has no authority over the potter. It does not decide its shape or purpose. The potter determines what the vessel will become and how it will be used. In the same way, God rules over His creation with complete authority. Nations rise and fall under His hand. The course of history unfolds according to His will.

Israel had forgotten this. The people were living in rebellion, assuming they could continue in sin without consequence. Through Jeremiah, the Lord reminds them that their future is not in their own hands. Just as the potter can reshape the clay on the wheel, God has the right to bring judgment or mercy according to His purposes.

The scene in the potter’s house also shows that God’s control is never threatened by human failure. The vessel Jeremiah watched was marred during the process, yet the potter did not lose control of the clay. He simply began shaping it again into something different. In the same way, God is never limited by the brokenness of the world. Even when sin distorts what was meant for good, the Lord continues to carry out His plans.

Scripture later returns to this same picture. The Creator has authority over the clay and forms vessels according to His will. This truth humbles us because it reminds us that we are not the ones directing our lives. God is the one who shapes, directs, and accomplishes His purposes.

Jeremiah 18 calls us to recognize the Lord’s rightful place as the sovereign Potter. The clay does not question the wisdom of the one shaping it. Our hope and confidence rest in the fact that the One who holds us in His hands is perfectly wise and perfectly just.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

God is good, despite our sinful ways. Let us continue trusting Him, no matter the circumstance and together lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Worry Not!

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:06:28 GMT

Trust in God in all things...

Luke 12:22-34

Faith Recovery Fellowship March 1st, 2026

Sermon-Pastor Gus Rich

In Luke 12:22 to 34 , the Lord Jesus speaks directly to anxious hearts. He turns to His disciples and says, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on.” These words from the ESV confront one of the most common struggles of fallen humanity: worry.

Jesus does not minimize real needs. Food and clothing are essential. Yet He commands His disciples not to be ruled by anxiety. Why? Because life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Our existence is not ultimately sustained by our effort, but by the sovereign hand of God the Father.

He points to the ravens. They neither sow nor reap, yet God feeds them. He reminds us that we are of more value than the birds. In a world that measures worth by productivity, Christ anchors our value in God’s electing love and providential care. If He faithfully sustains lesser creatures, will He not certainly sustain those whom He has chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world?

Jesus then asks, “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” Anxiety is powerless. It cannot extend life, secure tomorrow, or change the decrees of God. This is deeply comforting, because the same God who ordains the ends also ordains the means. Every breath we take has already been written in His book. Worry is not only unproductive, it forgets who reigns.

He continues with the lilies of the field. They do not toil or spin, yet even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If God so clothes the grass, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? Anxiety ultimately reveals a faith problem. It is a struggle to trust the Father’s goodness and sovereignty.

Jesus contrasts His disciples with the nations of the world. “For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them.” The unbelieving world runs after material security because it has no covenant Father. But believers have been adopted through Christ. We are not spiritual orphans. Our Father knows. Not suspects. Not guesses. He knows.

The command in verse 31 is central: “Instead, seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” Our priority is not self preservation, but the reign of God. We seek His righteousness, His glory, His purposes. When our hearts are aligned with His kingdom, we rest in His provision.

Then comes one of the most tender promises in Scripture: “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Notice the certainty. The kingdom is not a possibility. It is a gift. It flows from the Father’s good pleasure. This echoes the doctrines of grace. Our salvation and inheritance are grounded not in our worthiness, but in His sovereign delight to save.

Because the kingdom is secure, we are free to hold earthly possessions loosely. Jesus calls His followers to radical generosity and eternal perspective. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Anxiety chains the heart to this world. Faith sets it on heaven.

Luke 12:22 to 34 calls us to repent of worry and to rest in the faithful providence of God. The One who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all will surely supply all we truly need. In Christ, we have more than food, more than clothing, more than security. We have the kingdom.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Let us continue trusting God, no matter the circumstances...never has there been a time when God has not provided for any of us.

Until we meet again beloved family, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Godly Priorities

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:25:10 GMT

How is your life ordered?

Godly Priorities

Anchored in Matthew 6:33 and Ephesians 5:15 to 17

In a world filled with noise, deadlines, distractions, and endless demands, the question is not whether we have priorities. The question is whether our priorities are Godly. Scripture brings clarity to what truly matters.

In Matthew 6:33 , Jesus says in the ESV, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” This command comes in the middle of His teaching about anxiety over food, clothing, and daily needs. Christ does not deny that these things matter. He corrects the order. The problem is not that we care about daily provisions. The problem is that we often place them above the Kingdom.

To seek first the Kingdom of God means that our highest aim is the glory of God and submission to the reign of Christ in every area of life. It means our thoughts, time, finances, relationships, and decisions are governed by His Word. His righteousness becomes our pursuit. Not a self-made righteousness, but the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ and is worked out in obedience.

This aligns perfectly with Ephesians 5:15 to 17 , where Paul writes, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Godly priorities require intentional living. We are not drifting through life. We are walking carefully.

Notice the connection. Jesus tells us what to seek first. Paul tells us how to walk wisely. Both point to intentional, Christ-centered living. Time is not neutral. The days are evil. Distractions are constant. The flesh pulls us toward comfort, reputation, and security. But the Spirit calls us toward obedience, holiness, and faithfulness.

From a Reformed perspective, we understand that even our desire to seek God first is a work of grace. Left to ourselves, we would seek our own kingdom. Total depravity means our natural priority is self. But God, in His sovereign mercy, regenerates the heart and gives new affections. Because of Christ’s finished work, we are not striving to earn favor. We are responding to grace already given.

Godly priorities also reflect trust in God’s providence. When Jesus says that all these things will be added to you, He calls us to rest in the Father’s care. The same sovereign God who ordains the end also ordains the means. As we pursue His Kingdom, He faithfully provides what we truly need.

Practically, this means asking hard questions. Does my schedule reflect that Christ is first? Do my spending habits reveal eternal priorities? Am I growing in holiness? Am I redeeming time for prayer, the Word, and fellowship with the saints? Or am I consumed with temporary concerns?

Godly priorities do not happen accidentally. They flow from a heart transformed by the Gospel. When we see the surpassing worth of Christ, lesser things fall into their proper place. We stop living for what is fading and begin living for what is eternal.

Seeking first the Kingdom is not a one-time decision. It is a daily surrender. It is waking up each morning and saying, Lord, Your will be done in my life today. Teach me to walk wisely. Teach me to use my time for Your glory. Order my steps according to Your Word.

When Christ is first, everything else finds its rightful place.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures, just as the noble Bereans did in Acts of the Apostles. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Let us walk together in service to our Lord and God and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Love of God

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:03:36 GMT

Do we love like this?

In 1 Corinthians 13:1 to 13 , the Apostle Paul gives one of the clearest and most powerful teachings on love in all of Scripture. Yet this chapter is often misunderstood. It is not merely about human emotion or sentimental affection. It is about the supernatural love that flows from God Himself and is produced in the lives of those who belong to Christ.

Paul begins by showing the absolute necessity of love. He writes, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal” (ESV). In other words, even the most impressive spiritual gifts are empty without love. This fits perfectly within a Reformed understanding of salvation. True faith always produces fruit. Outward actions, even religious ones, mean nothing if the heart has not been transformed by the grace of God.

He goes further. “And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” This is a sobering warning. It is possible to have great knowledge, strong convictions, and even a form of faith, yet still be spiritually dead. Love is not the cause of salvation, but it is the evidence of it. God regenerates the heart, and from that new heart flows love for Him and for others.

Paul then describes the character of true love. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.” This is not a checklist for earning favor with God. Rather, it is a portrait of the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer. This love reflects the very nature of God. We see this perfectly in the Lord, who was patient with sinners, kind to the weak, and humble even to the point of death on a cross.

Notice also that love “does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” Biblical love is not tolerance of sin. It is rooted in holiness and truth. In a culture that often defines love as acceptance of everything, Scripture calls us back to a higher standard. True love desires the glory of God and the good of others, which includes confronting sin and pointing people to repentance and faith.

Paul reminds us that love is enduring. “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” This endurance reflects the preserving grace of God. Those whom God saves, He keeps. The love that He produces in His people does not ultimately fail because it is sustained by His sovereign power.

Finally, Paul contrasts temporary gifts with eternal realities. Prophecies, tongues, and knowledge will pass away, but love never ends. In this present age, we see only in part. One day, when Christ returns, faith will become sight and hope will be fulfilled. Yet love will remain forever. “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

Why is love the greatest? Because love reflects the eternal character of God. It is the bond of perfect unity, the fruit of the Spirit, and the evidence that we belong to Christ. As believers, we must examine our hearts. Are we seeking gifts, knowledge, or influence more than we are seeking to love God and others? Only the Gospel can produce this kind of love.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Let us love because God loves us and...well God is love! Until we meet again brothers and sisters, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Sufficiency of God's Word

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:23:13 GMT

He equips us for every good work!

Standing Firm in the God-Breathed Word

2 Timothy 3:10 to 17

In 2 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul writes his final recorded letter from prison, fully aware that his earthly life is drawing to a close. What he leaves Timothy with is not sentiment, but truth. In verses 10 to 17, Paul contrasts the instability of false teachers with the steady, enduring power of a life anchored in Scripture.

Paul begins by reminding Timothy of what he has witnessed firsthand. “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness” (v. 10). The Christian life is not merely a set of doctrines but a lived-out obedience flowing from sound doctrine. Paul does not present himself as perfect, but as one shaped and sustained by the grace of God through suffering. Persecutions in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra were not obstacles to ministry but instruments God used to refine His servant. The Lord delivered Paul through them all, not by removing suffering, but by preserving him through it.

Paul then issues a sobering reminder. “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (v. 12). Faithfulness to Christ will bring opposition. At the same time, evil does not remain static. “Evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse” (v. 13). This is not a call to fear, but a call to discernment. Truth does not evolve, but deception multiplies.

Against this backdrop, Paul directs Timothy back to the Scriptures. Timothy had been taught the sacred writings from childhood, writings that are “able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” (v. 15). Scripture does not save apart from Christ, but it faithfully points to Him. The Word is the means God uses to reveal the Savior, awaken faith, and ground believers in truth.

Paul then gives one of the clearest statements on the nature and sufficiency of Scripture in all of the Bible. “All Scripture is breathed out by God” (v. 16). Scripture is not merely inspired in sentiment, but breathed out by God Himself. Because of its divine origin, it is fully sufficient. It teaches us what is true, rebukes what is false, corrects what is crooked, and trains us in righteousness. Nothing else is needed to equip the believer.

The purpose of Scripture is clear. “That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (v. 17). God’s Word lacks nothing. It fully equips His people to endure suffering, resist deception, and walk faithfully in obedience. In a world filled with noise, confusion, and counterfeit truth, the Christian stands firm by clinging to the God-breathed Word.

Paul’s message to Timothy is God’s message to the church today. Remain in the Scriptures. Trust their sufficiency. Proclaim their truth. Christ builds, guards, and sustains His people through His Word.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough .

Let us stand together on the firm foundation of the scriptures and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Cost of the Cross

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:14:31 GMT

Jesus paid it all!

Confession and Faith in the Sovereign Work of God

Romans 10:9 to 10

Romans 10:9 to 10 is one of the most well known passages in all of Scripture, yet it is often misunderstood when removed from its context. Paul writes, “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved” (ESV).

These verses do not present a formula for salvation based on human effort or verbal performance. Rather, they describe the outward evidence and inward reality of a heart transformed by the sovereign grace of God.

To confess that Jesus is Lord is not merely to acknowledge facts about Him. In the first century, this confession stood in direct opposition to the claim that Caesar was lord. To confess Jesus as Lord is to bow before His absolute authority, trusting Him as Savior and submitting to Him as King. Such a confession is not natural to the fallen heart. Scripture is clear that no one can say “Jesus is Lord” in truth apart from the work of the Holy Spirit.

Paul then points to belief in the heart that God raised Him from the dead. Biblical belief is not intellectual agreement alone. It is a Spirit wrought trust that rests fully in the finished work of Christ. The resurrection stands as God the Father’s public declaration that the sacrifice of Christ was accepted and that sin and death were conquered. To believe this in the heart is to place all hope for justification in Christ alone.

Verse 10 helps us understand the proper order. With the heart one believes and is justified. Justification comes first and it is an act of God, not man. God declares the sinner righteous on the basis of Christ’s righteousness alone. Confession follows as the fruit of that justification. The mouth speaks because the heart has already been changed. Confession does not cause salvation but flows from it.

This truth aligns with the broader teaching of Romans. Earlier Paul reminds us that faith itself is a gift. Dead hearts do not produce living faith. God must first regenerate, granting repentance and belief. When He does, the result is a believer who openly confesses Christ, not out of fear or obligation, but out of gratitude and devotion.

Romans 10:9 to 10 calls us to examine whether our confession flows from genuine faith. It challenges empty profession while comforting the true believer. Salvation is not fragile, dependent on perfect words or flawless performance. It rests securely in the sovereign grace of God, applied through faith, and evidenced by a life that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our risen King!

FRF Family

Taming the Tongue

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:47:59 GMT

It is a world of fire

The Power and Peril of the Tongue
James 3:1 to 12

James turns our attention to one of the most revealing indicators of the human heart: the tongue. He begins with a sobering warning. “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1, ESV). Teaching the Word of God is a sacred responsibility. Those who speak for God publicly are accountable not only for accuracy, but for faithfulness and humility. This warning aligns with the Reformed understanding of God’s holiness and the seriousness of handling His truth.

James quickly broadens the scope. “For we all stumble in many ways” (v. 2). The tongue exposes our fallen nature. Total depravity does not mean we are as evil as possible, but that sin affects every part of us, including our speech. Words reveal what resides in the heart. Jesus Himself taught that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

James uses vivid illustrations to show the disproportionate influence of the tongue. A bit directs a powerful horse. A small rudder steers a massive ship. Likewise, the tongue, though small, guides the direction of a person’s life. Words can encourage faith, sow peace, and proclaim truth. They can also destroy relationships, corrupt doctrine, and inflame sin.

James does not soften the diagnosis. “The tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness” (v. 6). Left unchecked, it becomes an instrument of destruction. He goes further, stating that it is “set on fire by hell.” This language reminds us that sinful speech is not neutral. It reflects the spiritual battle at work in every believer. While we are justified by grace alone through faith alone, we still wrestle with remaining sin.

Verses 7 and 8 highlight human inability. Humanity has tamed animals, yet no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and full of deadly poison. This drives us to the doctrine of grace. Sanctification is not achieved by self discipline alone. Only the Spirit of God can bring true change. A transformed tongue flows from a regenerated heart.

James exposes the inconsistency that should grieve every believer. With the same mouth we bless our Lord and Father, and curse people made in His likeness. This ought not be so. A spring cannot produce both fresh and salt water. A fig tree cannot bear olives. Our speech should reflect the new nature we have in Christ.

James 3 calls us to examine our words honestly. For those united to Christ, this passage does not lead to despair, but to dependence. We look to Christ, the Word made flesh, who never misspoke, never sinned with His tongue, and bore the judgment we deserve. By His grace, our speech can increasingly reflect His truth, humility, and love.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King...and keep that fiery member under the reign of Christ amen?

FRF Family

Counting it all joy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:39:24 GMT

How is God teaching us in our trials?

James 1:1-18 : Trials, Wisdom, and the God Who Gives Life

James opens his letter with a greeting that immediately sets the tone. He identifies himself as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, writing to believers scattered abroad. From the start, James grounds the Christian life in humble submission to Christ and faithful endurance in a fallen world.

James calls believers to count it all joy when they meet trials of various kinds. This is not a denial of pain, nor a call to pretend suffering is pleasant. Rather, James anchors joy in God’s sovereign purpose. Trials test our faith, and God uses that testing to produce steadfastness. This aligns with the truth that God ordains even hardship for the good of His people and for their conformity to Christ. The goal is maturity, that we may be complete, lacking in nothing.

Recognizing our weakness, James directs us to prayer. If anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach. God is not reluctant or sparing in the wisdom He gives, He delights to give what His children need. Yet James adds a warning. We must ask in faith, without doubting. This is not a demand for perfect certainty, but a call to single hearted trust. Divided loyalty reveals a heart unstable and not fully resting in God’s promises.

James then addresses the realities of wealth and poverty. The lowly brother is to boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation. Earthly status is fleeting. Riches fade like a flower of the grass, but the believer’s true identity is found in Christ alone. This levels all pride and directs our hope away from temporary things to eternal grace.

James is careful to distinguish between trials and temptations. God tests His people, but He never tempts anyone to sin. Temptation arises from within, from our own sinful desires. When desire gives birth to sin, it leads to death. This sober reminder highlights our need for ongoing repentance and dependence on God’s sanctifying work.

The passage culminates in a powerful declaration of God’s goodness. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. God is unchanging in His character and faithful in His generosity. Supremely, He has given new life by the word of truth. Salvation is entirely His work. By His will He brought us forth, making us a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

James 1:1-18 calls believers to endure trials with joy, seek wisdom in faith, reject the deception of sin, and rest in the unchanging goodness of God. It reminds us that the Christian life is sustained not by human strength, but by the gracious purposes of our sovereign and loving Lord.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again beloved...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Bread of Life

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:21:06 GMT

The Certainty of Salvation

The Bread of Life and the Certainty of Salvation

John 6:35–40 (ESV)

In John 6:35–40 , Jesus makes one of the most profound and comforting declarations in all of Scripture. He does not merely offer bread. He declares that He Himself is the Bread of Life. This passage anchors our understanding of salvation not in human effort, decision, or endurance, but in the sovereign will of God and the sufficiency of Christ.

Jesus begins by saying, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst” (v. 35). The hunger He speaks of is not physical but spiritual. Fallen humanity is starving for righteousness, yet incapable of producing it. Christ alone satisfies the deepest need of the human soul. Coming to Him and believing in Him are not works that earn salvation, but the fruit of God’s gracious drawing.

This becomes clearer in verse 37. “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out.” Here we see the doctrine of divine election plainly taught. Those who come to Christ do so because they were first given to Him by the Father. Their coming is certain, not possible, not probable, but guaranteed. At the same time, Jesus assures that none who come will ever be rejected. The security of the believer rests not in the strength of his faith, but in the faithfulness of the Savior.

Jesus then grounds His mission in the will of God. “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him who sent Me” (v. 38). Redemption is not a divine reaction to human initiative. It is the outworking of an eternal plan. Christ’s obedience is perfect, purposeful, and complete. He does not fail in His mission because it is the Father’s will that He accomplish it.

Verse 39 provides one of the strongest assurances of perseverance in Scripture. “And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that He has given Me, but raise it up on the last day.” The preservation of the saints is not left in human hands. Jesus Himself guards every soul entrusted to Him. Not one will be lost. Not one will slip through His grasp. The resurrection on the last day is as certain as Christ’s finished work.

Finally, Jesus declares, “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life, and I will raise Him up on the last day” (v. 40). Faith is the means by which eternal life is received, but even faith is a gift of grace. The object of faith is Christ alone. Eternal life is not merely future hope. It is present possession, secured forever by the will of God and the power of Christ.

John 6:35–40 leaves no room for boasting. Salvation is of the Lord from beginning to end. Christ is the Bread given by the Father, received by faith, and secured for eternity by sovereign grace. For the weary sinner, this passage offers not uncertainty, but rest.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Happy New Year to everyone, lets start 2026 off...serving our King!

FRF Family

The Bread of Life

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:43:01 GMT

Seek the Bread of Life, who is Christ our Lord.

The Bread That Truly Satisfies
John 6:22 to 35

In John 6:22 to 35, the crowd that had been fed the previous day goes searching for Jesus. They had eaten their fill of bread, yet their hunger quickly returned. What unfolds is not merely a conversation about food, but a revelation of the true condition of the human heart and the sovereign grace of Christ.

The people pursue Jesus across the sea, not because they understood the sign He performed, but because their stomachs had been filled. Jesus exposes their motives plainly. “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves” (John 6:26, ESV). Their desire was earthly satisfaction, not spiritual truth. This is a picture of fallen humanity, always seeking God for what He can provide rather than for who He is.

Jesus then directs them to labor not for perishable food, but for the food that endures to eternal life. This food is not earned by human effort. It is given by the Son of Man, the One upon whom the Father has set His seal. Salvation is rooted in divine initiative, not human work. Even the command to believe is grounded in grace.

When the crowd asks what works God requires, Jesus answers with stunning simplicity. “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent” (John 6:29, ESV). Faith itself is not a meritorious act. It is the result of God’s work in the heart. The crowd, however, still demands another sign, revealing their unbelief. They appeal to Moses and the manna in the wilderness, failing to see that the true Bread from heaven now stands before them.

Jesus corrects their misunderstanding. It was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven, but God. And now the Father gives the true Bread, the One who gives life to the world. This Bread is not something to be gathered daily. He is a Person. Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst” (John 6:35, ESV).

This is one of the great “I am” statements of John’s Gospel. Jesus identifies Himself as the sole source of eternal life. All human attempts at satisfaction apart from Him will fail. Only Christ satisfies the deepest hunger of the soul. To come to Him is to believe. To believe is to receive life that never fades.

This passage confronts us with a vital question. Are we seeking Christ for temporal benefits, or are we coming to Him as the Bread of Life? True faith rests not in signs, experiences, or provisions, but in the Person and work of Jesus Christ alone. He is sufficient. He is sovereign. He is the Bread that truly satisfies.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Merry Christmas everyone, let us continue serving our King!

FRF Family

Lord over the Storm

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:42:43 GMT

Keeping our eyes on Christ...

Christ Revealed as Lord Over the Storm

In John 6:16 to 21 , the Apostle John records a moment that reveals both the glory and gentleness of Jesus Christ. This account follows immediately after the feeding of the five thousand and Jesus withdrawing alone to the mountain. What unfolds is not merely a miracle at sea, but a revelation of Christ’s divine authority and His faithful care for His own.

As evening came, the disciples descended to the Sea of Galilee and entered a boat, intending to cross to Capernaum. John notes that Jesus had not yet come to them. Darkness had set in, the wind was strong, and the sea was becoming rough. These seasoned fishermen found themselves struggling against forces entirely beyond their control. This scene is a fitting picture of the Christian life. Even those who obey Christ and follow His commands are not exempt from storms. In fact, obedience often places us directly into them.

The disciples had rowed three or four miles when they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat. Their response was fear. This is not surprising. When divine glory breaks into human weakness, fear often precedes understanding. Yet Jesus immediately speaks words of comfort and revelation, saying, “It is I; do not be afraid” (John 6:20, ESV). The phrase “It is I” echoes the divine name revealed in Scripture, reminding us that the One who walks upon the waves is none other than the great “I AM.” This is not merely reassurance. It is revelation.

From a Reformed perspective, this passage powerfully displays the sovereignty of Christ. The wind and the waves do not resist Him. They submit to Him. The sea that threatened the disciples becomes a pathway beneath His feet. Creation responds to its Creator. This same sovereign Christ who commands the storm is the One who has already set His love upon His people from before the foundation of the world. Nothing, not wind, water, fear, or darkness, lies outside His rule.

When the disciples willingly receive Jesus into the boat, John records that “immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going” (John 6:21, ESV). There is no explanation offered, only the result. Where Christ is received, deliverance follows according to His perfect will and timing. The destination is reached not through human strength, but through His presence.

This passage reminds us that Christ does not always remove the storm right away. Instead, He comes to His people in the midst of it. He reveals Himself, calms their fear, and carries them safely to where He intends them to be. Our security is not found in calm seas, but in the Lord who rules over them.

For those walking through seasons of fear, uncertainty, or suffering, John 6:16 to 21 calls us to fix our eyes on Christ. He is not distant. He is not unaware. He comes to His own, speaks peace, and accomplishes His purposes without fail. The same Jesus who walked on the water is the same Lord who intercedes for His people today and will lose none of those the Father has given Him.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

As Christmas approaches, let us spend time with our Lord and celebrate together the gift that was given to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Merry Christmas and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Trusting Jesus

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:31:12 GMT

Pray and spend time with God

John 6:15-21

In John 6:15 to 21 we read of a moment that reveals the sovereign authority of Christ over both the hearts of men and the created world. After the feeding of the five thousand the crowd wanted to take Jesus by force in order to make Him king. They wanted a political ruler not a suffering Savior. Their desires were shaped by earthly expectations rather than by the perfect will of God. So Jesus withdrew to the mountain by Himself. This demonstrates that no human plan can redirect the mission of Christ. He came to do the will of His Father and nothing would stop Him.

The disciples then set out across the Sea of Galilee. It was dark and Jesus had not yet come to them. A strong wind arose and the sea became rough. This is a picture of the believer in a fallen world. We often feel the winds of affliction and the waves of uncertainty. The disciples were experienced fishermen but their strength and skill could not calm the storm. We must see the clear truth that salvation, deliverance, and perseverance do not rest in man. They rest in the power and grace of the Lord.

When Jesus came to them walking on the sea they were frightened. Jesus said It is I do not be afraid. The phrase It is I recalls the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus. It points to the eternal deity of Christ. He is not only Lord over bread and fish. He is Lord over nature, time, and space. The Creator walks upon His creation with complete power and authority. This encourages our hearts because the same Christ who fed the multitude now steps into the darkest storm with words of comfort and assurance.

The disciples were glad to take Him into the boat. Immediately the boat reached the shore at the place they were going. This shows the perfect timing and provision of Christ. They did not achieve safety on their own. When Christ came near they arrived where He intended. The sovereign grace of God brings His people safely to the destination He has chosen. The believer can trust that Jesus will not abandon His own. He will come in His perfect time. He will speak peace to fearful hearts. He will bring His children to the shores of everlasting life.

We learn that Christ does not bend to human agendas. He accomplishes the divine decree set from all eternity. The crowds could not make Him king by force. The storm could not keep Him from His disciples. Nothing stands above the will of our Lord. This passage calls us to surrender earthly expectations and trust the One who rules all things by the word of His power. When we walk through storms we look not to ourselves but to Christ who says It is I do not be afraid.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The True Bread from Heaven

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:54:49 GMT

Jesus is Lord

John 6:1-15
The Bread From Heaven Who Provides For His People

John 6:1-15 gives us one of the most well known miracles in Scripture, yet it is far more than a display of power. It is a revelation of the identity of Christ, the compassion of Christ, and the sovereignty of Christ over every detail of His redemptive work.

A great crowd followed Jesus because they saw the signs He was doing among the sick. Jesus then went up on the mountain, sat with His disciples, and as the Passover drew near, He lifted His eyes and saw the multitude approaching. The Lord already knew what He would do, but He asked Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” Jesus was testing Philip, shaping his faith, and showing that human solutions could never meet the spiritual hunger of the world.

Andrew found a boy with five barley loaves and two fish, but he knew it was not enough for thousands. This sets the stage for the grace of God. Human insufficiency is the very place where divine sufficiency shines brightest. The Lord Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to the crowd. Every person ate as much as he wanted, and twelve baskets of fragments remained. The provision of Christ was abundant, intentional, and overflowing.

From a Reformed perspective we see the sovereignty of God in every part of this account. Jesus knew the need before anyone spoke. He ordained the moment, the boy, the loaves, the fish, and the miracle. Nothing was random. Each detail served the larger purpose of revealing Jesus as the true Bread from Heaven who satisfies not merely the body but the soul.

The crowd responded by saying, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world.” They recognized something true, but they misunderstood His mission. They wanted to take Him by force and make Him king. They desired earthly security, political deliverance, and a provider of physical needs. Jesus withdrew to the mountain by Himself because His kingship would come through the cross, not through the will of man. Salvation would be accomplished by His sovereign plan, not by human demands.

This passage reminds us that Christ does not come to fulfill our earthly preferences. He comes to meet our greatest need, which is reconciliation with God. He is the true Bread who gives eternal life to all whom the Father has given Him. Just as the crowd could not feed themselves, we cannot save ourselves. It is Christ alone who provides, sustains, and satisfies.

John 6:1-15 calls us to trust the Lord who multiplies what is small, who provides beyond measure, and who reigns according to His perfect timing. He is the King we need, not the king we attempt to fashion. He is the Savior who gives grace freely to His people and who never fails to complete what He begins.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Witnesses of Christ

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:27:22 GMT

Repent and Believe in Christ Jesus!

John 5:30-47 Witnesses of Christ

In John 5:30 to 47 , Jesus continues His powerful discourse with the Jewish leaders after healing the man at the pool of Bethesda. This section reveals the depth of His divine authority and exposes the unbelief of those who claimed to defend the Scriptures. For believers who stand firmly in the sovereignty of God, this passage brings tremendous clarity about the identity of Christ and the certainty of His mission.

Jesus begins in verse 30 by affirming that He does nothing on His own. His judgment is true because it comes from perfect unity with the Father. This is a beautiful reminder of the harmony within the Trinity. The Son submits to the Father, not as one lesser, but as one equal and united in will. For those who hold to a high view of God, this passage strengthens our understanding that salvation is entirely a work of God from beginning to end.

Jesus then describes several witnesses that affirm His identity. John the Baptist testified about Him, offering a bright and burning witness that drew many. Yet Jesus makes it clear that His authority does not rest on human testimony. Instead, He points to greater validation. His works testify that He was sent by the Father. Every miracle, every healing, and every act of power was a sign pointing to His divine nature. The Father Himself has borne witness about the Son. Scripture makes this unmistakably clear.

But the tragedy unfolds when Jesus confronts the hearts of His listeners. They searched the Scriptures, believing that in them they had eternal life, yet they missed the very One to whom the Scriptures pointed. Their refusal to come to Christ exposes the condition of their hearts. They lacked the love of God. Their unbelief was not due to a lack of evidence. It was the result of a hardened heart that resisted the truth.

Jesus tells them that Moses himself, whom they trusted, will accuse them. Moses wrote about Christ, and if they truly believed Moses, they would believe the Son of God. This is a striking reminder that all of Scripture testifies about Christ. The Old Testament is not a disconnected collection of stories. It is a unified revelation that directs us to the Messiah.

For believers who rest in the doctrines of grace, this passage reinforces that salvation is not found in human effort, religious knowledge, or tradition. It is found in Christ alone. He is the fulfillment of the Law, the hope of the prophets, and the Savior promised from the beginning. Unbelief is not a matter of lacking data. It is a spiritual blindness that only God can overcome.

May this passage encourage us to look to Christ, trust in His finished work, and rejoice that the Father draws His people to the Son with irresistible grace. Just as Jesus stood firm before His accusers, believers today can stand firm in the assurance that He is the true and faithful witness sent from the Father.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Authority of Christ Jesus

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:52:11 GMT

Today is the day, now is the Hour...

The Voice That Raises the Dead
John 5:25–30 (ESV)

In John 5:25–30, Jesus continues His profound discourse following the healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda. Having declared His equality with God, Jesus now turns to the theme of resurrection and judgment. These verses reveal the authority of Christ over life and death, both spiritually and physically. They also show His role as the righteous Judge appointed by the Father.

Jesus begins in verse 25, saying, “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.” Here, Jesus speaks first of a spiritual resurrection. The “dead” are those spiritually dead in sin, separated from God. The “hour” that “now is” began with Christ’s ministry. When He calls sinners through the gospel, those who hear His voice and believe are brought to life. This is the miracle of regeneration the new birth by the Spirit of God.

Verse 26 declares, “For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son also to have life in Himself.” This statement reveals the divine nature of Christ. Only God has life inherently. Angels, humanity, and all creation depend on God for life, but the Son, like the Father, possesses life within Himself. The Father has eternally given this to the Son, not as a lesser being, but in the mystery of divine relationship within the Trinity. This affirms that Christ is fully God, the source of all life, and the One who gives life to whom He will (John 5:21).

In verse 27, Jesus adds, “And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.” Christ is not only the Giver of life but also the Judge of all humanity. His title “Son of Man” connects both to His deity and His humanity. It fulfills Daniel 7:13–14, where the “Son of Man” is given dominion and authority from the Ancient of Days. Because Christ became man, He can judge with perfect righteousness and understanding, having experienced human life yet without sin.

Jesus then shifts in verses 28–29 to the future, saying, “Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” Unlike the earlier “hour” that “now is,” this speaks of a coming physical resurrection. Every person who has ever lived will one day hear the voice of the Son of God. His word alone will summon the dead from their graves. The “resurrection of life” belongs to those who are born again, whose lives bear fruit in righteousness by faith in Christ. The “resurrection of judgment” awaits those who reject Him, whose evil deeds flow from unbelief and rebellion against God.

Finally, in verse 30, Jesus declares, “I can do nothing on My own. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is just, because I seek not My own will but the will of Him who sent Me.” Though equal with the Father, Jesus acts in perfect unity and submission to the Father’s will. His judgment is flawless because it flows from divine harmony within the Godhead. The Son does not act independently but reveals the justice, mercy, and holiness of God perfectly.

This passage shows the absolute authority of Jesus Christ. He is the source of life, the Savior who calls sinners from spiritual death, and the Judge who will one day raise all the dead to stand before Him. For those who believe, this truth brings comfort and hope, Christ’s voice that called us to life will also call us to eternal glory. For those who reject Him, it stands as a solemn warning that the same voice will one day summon them to judgment.

Therefore, now is the hour to hear His voice. The gospel is the call of the Son of God to all who are dead in sin. When one hears and believes, new life begins, and the fear of judgment is removed through the righteousness of Christ. He alone holds the keys to life and death, and in Him alone there is everlasting hope.

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Where is your healing?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:28:35 GMT

In Christ alone we find life!

John 5:1–16 – The Healing at Bethesda

In John 5:1–16 , we read of one of the remarkable healing miracles performed by our Lord Jesus Christ. The scene is set at the pool of Bethesda, near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem. This pool was surrounded by five roofed colonnades and was a gathering place for many who were sick, blind, lame, and paralyzed. They came there in hope of being healed by what they believed to be the stirring of the waters.

Verse 4, which appears in some manuscripts and not in others, reflects a local superstition that an angel would stir the waters and that the first person to enter afterward would be healed. However, this belief likely grew out of pagan influence, particularly from the worship of Asclepius , the Greek god of healing. In that region, Asclepian healing pools were common, where people believed divine power would move the waters to bring restoration. The pool of Bethesda had come to be viewed in a similar light. The people placed their faith in the movement of the water rather than in the living God who alone has power to heal.

Into this setting of hopeless superstition and human helplessness walks the Lord of glory Himself. Jesus sees a man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. The Lord knew his condition perfectly and asked him, “Do you want to be healed?” (John 5:6). This question was not because Jesus needed information, but because He was exposing the man’s misplaced hope. The man replied that he had no one to help him into the water, revealing that his faith was still in the supposed power of the pool.

Then Jesus spoke the simple but powerful words, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk” (John 5:8). Instantly, the man was healed. He did not crawl to the water or wait for it to move. His healing came entirely from the word of Christ. This is a vivid picture of divine grace: Jesus brings life and strength to the powerless by His sovereign command.

This miracle also reveals the tragic blindness of the religious leaders. Instead of rejoicing at the man’s healing, they condemned him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath (John 5:10). Their hearts were so hardened by legalism that they could not see the mercy of God displayed before them. When they later discovered that it was Jesus who had healed him, they began to persecute Him because He had done these things on the Sabbath (John 5:16).

The deeper meaning of this account is that spiritual healing, like physical healing, comes only through Christ. Just as the man was unable to help himself, so every sinner is unable to rise from spiritual death apart from the gracious command of Jesus. He does not need holy water, rituals, or human effort. Salvation is by His word alone.

Bethesda means “house of mercy,” and that is exactly what it became that day. The grace and mercy of God were displayed in the person of His Son, who came not to uphold empty tradition, but to make the broken whole and to reveal that true rest and healing are found only in Him.

We are reminded here that the world’s false hopes, whether ancient superstitions or modern self-help philosophies, can never bring true healing. Only the voice of Christ can say, “Rise,” and give life to those who are spiritually paralyzed by sin. Let us not place our trust in anything less than Him.

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The Harvest

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:34:25 GMT

We reap, we sow, we harvest...to the glory of God!

John 4:34–38 , 46–54 – The Harvest and the Healing Word

In John 4, we see two powerful truths about the ministry of Jesus. The first is His commitment to do the Father’s will, and the second is the transforming power of His word. Verses 34–38 and 46–54 remind us that Jesus came to accomplish the work of salvation and that His word alone has the power to give life.

After speaking with the Samaritan woman and revealing Himself as the Messiah, Jesus told His disciples, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work” (John 4:34). The disciples were confused, thinking He referred to physical food. But Jesus was speaking of spiritual nourishment that came from obedience to His Father. His satisfaction was not in earthly things, but in fulfilling the redemptive plan of God.

He then turned their attention to the spiritual harvest: “Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest” (v. 35). The Samaritans, who were coming toward Him after hearing the woman’s testimony, represented that harvest. Jesus wanted His disciples to understand that the gospel was not limited to the Jews but extended to all who would believe. The harvest was ready, and the laborers were called to join in the work.

In verse 36, Jesus said, “Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life.” This shows that there is joy and eternal reward in participating in God’s work. Some sow and others reap, but all who labor in the gospel share in the same reward. Every act of faithfulness, every word of witness, is part of the work that God uses to bring others to salvation. The disciples were entering into a harvest that began long before them and one that would continue until the final redemption of God’s people.

Later in the same chapter, beginning in verse 46, John records another miracle that reveals the authority of Christ’s word. A royal official from Capernaum came to Jesus in desperation because his son was dying. He begged Jesus to come and heal him. Jesus responded, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” Yet the man persisted, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”

Jesus simply said, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke and went on his way. On his journey home, his servants met him with the news that his son was recovering at the exact hour when Jesus had spoken the words of healing. The man’s faith deepened, and John tells us that “he himself believed, and all his household.”

This account reveals that Jesus does not need to be physically present to accomplish His will. His word alone carries divine power. The same God who spoke creation into existence speaks life and healing into the hearts of those who believe. Faith is not dependent on signs but on trusting the word of Christ.

The official’s story mirrors the call to faith that Jesus had just extended to the Samaritans and His disciples. The harvest is gathered when people believe the word of Christ and find life in Him. Whether it is the woman at the well, the royal official, or the disciples themselves, the message is the same: salvation comes by hearing and believing the word of God.

As followers of Christ, we too are called to take part in this harvest. The fields are still white, and the Lord is still calling workers to sow and reap for His glory. Our mission is to proclaim the gospel, trusting that the same powerful word that healed the official’s son still saves souls today.

May we, like Jesus, find our greatest satisfaction in doing the will of the Father, and may we labor faithfully until the day when the full harvest of His redeemed people is gathered into His eternal kingdom.

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Divine Meeting

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:18:04 GMT

Woman at the well...

Living Water for a Thirsty Soul
John 4:1–45

As Jesus departed from Judea to return to Galilee, He chose to pass through Samaria, a route most Jews avoided because of deep hostility between Jews and Samaritans. Yet Jesus never avoided the lost. Instead, He sought them. This journey reveals both His divine purpose and His sovereign grace in reaching sinners who would never have sought Him first.

At Jacob’s well in Sychar, Jesus met a Samaritan woman. Tired from His journey, He sat down at noon, the hottest part of the day. The timing is significant. The woman came alone, likely avoiding others because of her sinful past. But Christ, knowing all things, orchestrated this encounter. What seemed like chance was a divine appointment.

When Jesus asked her for a drink, He broke through cultural and religious barriers. The woman was shocked, saying, “How is it that You, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (John 4:9). Yet this simple request opened the door to eternal truth. Jesus replied, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water” (John 4:10).

The “living water” represents the eternal life and satisfaction that only Christ provides. Physical water satisfies for a short time, but the living water of salvation quenches the deepest thirst of the soul forever. The woman misunderstood, thinking of literal water, which allowed Jesus to reveal the spiritual nature of His offer: “Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again” (John 4:14).

Then Jesus addressed her sin. He said, “Go, call your husband, and come here” (John 4:16). She answered, “I have no husband,” and Jesus revealed the truth of her life, that she had five previous husbands and was now living with a man who was not her husband. Confronted with divine omniscience, she perceived that He was a prophet. Christ’s exposure of her sin was not to shame her but to bring her to repentance and truth. No one can drink the living water without first being convicted of sin.

The woman then raised a question about worship, asking whether it should take place on Mount Gerizim or in Jerusalem. Jesus answered that true worship is not about location but about heart and truth: “The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth” (John 4:23). True worship flows from a regenerated heart made alive by the Spirit, centered on the truth of Christ.

When she mentioned the coming Messiah, Jesus plainly declared, “I who speak to you am He” (John 4:26). This is one of the clearest revelations of His identity in all Scripture. Immediately, her priorities changed. She left her water jar behind, symbolizing her old life and empty pursuits, and ran to tell others, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” (John 4:29).

Many Samaritans believed because of her testimony, but even more believed when they heard Jesus for themselves. They confessed, “We know that this is indeed the Savior of the world” (John 4:42). What began as a weary traveler’s request for a drink turned into the salvation of many souls.

This passage reminds us that salvation is entirely of God’s grace. The Samaritan woman was not seeking Christ, but Christ sought her. He revealed her sin, offered her mercy, and transformed her life. That same living water still flows to all who repent and believe in Him today.

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He Must Increase

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:39:58 GMT

I must decrease...

John 3:22-36 – He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

After the powerful words of Jesus to Nicodemus about the new birth and the love of God in sending His Son, the Gospel of John shifts to an important moment in the ministry of John the Baptist. This passage shows the humility of John and the supremacy of Christ, giving us a vital picture of how every believer should respond to Jesus.

John 3:22-24 describes how Jesus and His disciples were baptizing in the region of Judea, while John the Baptist continued his ministry in another area. Both were calling people to repentance and preparing them for the kingdom of God. The scene sets the stage for a discussion about identity, authority, and the glory of Christ.

A dispute arises in verse 25, where some of John’s disciples seem concerned that people are going to Jesus instead of their teacher. They say, “Rabbi, He who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, He is baptizing, and all are going to Him.” From their perspective, this might have felt like competition. But John corrects them with one of the clearest and most humble statements in all of Scripture.

In verse 27, John says, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” He reminds his followers that everything he has, including his ministry, is a gift from God. He then clarifies his role: he is not the Christ, but the one sent before Him. To explain this, John uses the image of a wedding. The friend of the bridegroom rejoices at the bridegroom’s voice. His joy is complete, not because the bride comes to him, but because the groom has arrived. Likewise, John rejoices that Christ is gathering His people to Himself.

Then John speaks the words that should mark every true disciple of Christ: “He must increase, but I must decrease” (v. 30). This is not only a statement about John’s ministry but also a principle for all of life. The Christian walk is about magnifying Christ and diminishing self. True joy is found not in our own recognition but in Christ being exalted.

The passage continues in verses 31-36 with a reflection on the superiority of Jesus. He is from above, while all others are from the earth. His testimony is the very Word of God, for He speaks the words of God without measure, having the Spirit in fullness. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand.

This section also gives a clear statement of the Gospel. Verse 36 says, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” Here we see the glorious promise of salvation through faith in Christ alone, but also the sobering reality of judgment for those who reject Him. Eternal life is not earned but received through faith in the Son. On the other hand, those who continue in unbelief remain under God’s wrath, for apart from Christ there is no salvation.

The testimony of John the Baptist points us to the supremacy of Christ. Our purpose, like his, is not to draw attention to ourselves but to make much of Jesus. In a world where self-promotion is celebrated, this passage calls us to humility, joy in Christ, and faithful witness to His glory.

Conclusion

John the Baptist teaches us that joy comes not from building our own name but from seeing Jesus exalted. He must increase, we must decrease. Christ is supreme over all, and eternal life is found only in Him. The question is simple: do we rejoice in Christ’s glory, or are we seeking our own? May we follow John’s example, pointing others to the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

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Eternal Life, do you know Him?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:19:09 GMT

Today is the day of Salvation!

Eternal Life, Eternal Love, Christ Alone

(John 3:16-21)

Few verses in Scripture shine as brightly as John 3:16. It has been called the “Gospel in a nutshell,” for in it we find the heart of God’s redeeming love revealed in Christ. Yet the surrounding verses (17–21) expand and clarify what this love means, who it is for, and how humanity responds to it.

The Love of God Displayed (v.16)
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” This is not a sentimental or shallow love, but a sovereign, sacrificial love. God gave His one and only Son, sending Him into a world that was not neutral but rebellious and hostile to Him. This was not because the world was worthy, but because God is merciful. Salvation is not achieved by human effort or moral reform, but by faith in the Son. To believe in Him is to trust Him fully, resting in His finished work.

The Purpose of His Coming (v.17)
Christ did not come into the world to condemn it, for condemnation already rested on sinful mankind. He came to save. The Father’s purpose in sending the Son was redemption, not immediate judgment. Yet this salvation is only found in Him.

The Reality of Unbelief (v.18)
John makes it clear: “Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already.” Condemnation is not merely a future possibility; it is a present reality for all outside of Christ. By nature, all are under wrath (Ephesians 2:3). Belief in Christ delivers us from that state, but unbelief leaves one exactly where they stand, guilty before a holy God.

The Reason for Unbelief (vv.19–20)
Why do people refuse to believe? Because they love darkness rather than light. The problem is not intellectual but moral. Sin darkens the heart, and people resist the light because it exposes them. Christ’s perfect righteousness reveals human sinfulness, and apart from grace, people would rather cling to their sin than come to the Savior. This shows the depth of depravity in mankind.

The Fruit of Belief (v.21)
Those who do come to the light do so because God has worked in them. Their deeds reflect that God has acted upon their heart. This is evidence of sovereign grace. No one drifts into the light on their own, but the Father draws, the Spirit regenerates, and the Son saves. Believers live in such a way that it becomes clear their new life is “carried out in God.”

Conclusion
John 3:16–21 presents both the freeness of the Gospel and the seriousness of unbelief. God’s love in Christ is offered to all, yet only those who believe have eternal life. Those who reject Him remain under condemnation, not because God failed to provide, but because they loved darkness more than light. Salvation is of the Lord, from start to finish, and it is to His glory that sinners are brought into the light of Christ.

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Born Again

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:14:44 GMT

Born of water and the Spirit

Born Again: The Necessity of New Life in Christ

John 2:26–3:15

The end of John 2 sets the stage for one of the most important conversations in Scripture. After cleansing the temple, many began to believe in Jesus because of His signs, but John tells us that Jesus “did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people” (John 2:24). This shows us something vital: superficial belief based on miracles is not saving faith. Christ sees through external appearances and knows the true condition of the human heart.

This truth leads directly into John 3, where Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, comes to Jesus by night. He acknowledges that Jesus is a teacher from God because of His miracles, but Jesus cuts to the heart of the matter: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

Here the Lord confronts the reality of human inability. Being religious, moral, or well-educated in the Scriptures is not enough. The natural man is spiritually dead, and dead men cannot enter the kingdom of God. What is needed is nothing less than a new birth, a work of God by the Spirit.

Nicodemus, confused, asks how this can be. Jesus clarifies: “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). This points back to Ezekiel 36, where God promised to sprinkle clean water on His people, cleansing them from their sin, and to put His Spirit within them, giving them new hearts. Salvation, therefore, is not man’s work but God’s. It is regeneration by the Spirit that brings about faith in Christ.

Jesus explains that the Spirit’s work is sovereign and mysterious: “The wind blows where it wishes… so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). Just as we cannot control or direct the wind, so no one controls the Spirit of God. He gives new life to whom He wills, according to the Father’s gracious plan of election. This is humbling truth, but it magnifies the mercy of God who saves helpless sinners.

When Nicodemus struggles to understand, Jesus points to His own authority as the One who came from heaven. Then He gives the heart of the gospel in John 3:14–15: “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.”

In Numbers 21, when Israel was plagued with deadly serpents, God provided a bronze serpent lifted up on a pole. Whoever looked at it in faith was healed. This was a picture of Christ, who would be lifted up on the cross, bearing the curse of sin. Just as the Israelites could not save themselves but had to look in faith, so must we look to Christ crucified. Eternal life is given not to those who rely on their works or religious status, but to those who, by God’s grace, look to the Son of Man in faith.

The lesson is clear: superficial faith is not enough. We must be born again by the sovereign Spirit of God, and we must look to the crucified Savior for eternal life. Jesus alone is the hope of sinners.

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Cleansing the Temple

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:11:26 GMT

Out with the bad, cleansed by the Spirit!

Cleansing the Temple: John 2:13–25

John 2:13–25 records one of the most striking moments early in Jesus’ public ministry. As the Passover feast drew near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem and found the temple courts filled with money changers and merchants. Instead of prayer, worship, and reverence, the house of God had been turned into a marketplace. The Lord’s response was holy zeal. He made a whip of cords, drove out the animals, overturned tables, and declared, “Take these things away; do not make My Father’s house a house of trade” (John 2:16, ESV).

This passage reveals several crucial truths about Christ and His mission.

1. The Zeal of the Son of God

The disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house will consume Me” (John 2:17, citing Psalm 69:9). Jesus was consumed with devotion to His Father’s glory. Unlike the priests and leaders who tolerated or profited from corruption in the temple, Jesus acted with righteous anger. He is not indifferent to worship. He demands purity in the place where God is honored.

2. Judgment Begins at the House of God

The cleansing of the temple is a preview of the judgment that Christ will bring. The temple was central to Jewish worship, yet it had become defiled. By cleansing it, Jesus demonstrated that He has authority over the worship of God. Peter later wrote, “It is time for judgment to begin at the household of God” (1 Peter 4:17). This principle still applies. The Lord cares deeply about the purity of His church, and He will discipline and purify His people.

3. Christ’s Authority Challenged

The Jews demanded a sign: “What sign do You show us for doing these things?” (John 2:18). Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). They misunderstood, thinking He referred to the physical temple, which had taken forty-six years to build. But John explains, “He was speaking about the temple of His body” (John 2:21).

Here we see the greater reality: the physical temple was only a shadow. Christ Himself is the true temple. In Him, God dwells fully. Through His death and resurrection, access to God would be granted in a way far surpassing the old covenant. The tearing of the temple veil at His death made this unmistakably clear.

4. The Omniscience of Christ

The passage closes with a sobering statement: “Jesus on His part did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people and needed no one to bear witness about man, for He Himself knew what was in man” (John 2:24–25). Many were impressed by His signs, but their faith was superficial. Christ, in His divine omniscience, knew their hearts. True saving faith is not shallow enthusiasm for miracles. It is a Spirit-wrought trust in Christ as Lord and Savior.

5. Christ Is Enough

The cleansing of the temple points us forward to the ultimate cleansing Christ accomplished at the cross. His blood purifies sinners, His resurrection proves His authority, and His Spirit sanctifies His people. Just as Jesus would not tolerate corruption in the temple, He will not leave sin unchallenged in our hearts. By His grace, He makes us into living temples where God dwells.

As we reflect on John 2:13–25 , we are reminded that Jesus is both full of grace and full of truth. He has authority over worship, He sees the heart, and He calls His people to purity. The temple cleansing was not simply about animals and coins, but about the holiness of God and the sufficiency of Christ. He is the true temple, the One who grants access to God through His death and resurrection. The question for us is this: are we worshiping Him in spirit and in truth, or are we holding on to empty religion?

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The Wedding at Cana

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:40:08 GMT

His Glory made manifest!

John 2:1-12 – The First Sign of Christ

In John 2:1-12 , we come to the well-known account of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. This is the first public miracle recorded in John’s Gospel, and it sets the tone for how we are to understand Christ’s signs. John does not call them mere miracles, but “signs” because they point beyond the act itself to the glory and person of Jesus Christ.

At this wedding feast, the host runs out of wine, a serious social embarrassment in that culture. Mary, the mother of Jesus, approaches Him with the problem, but His response may seem surprising: “Woman, what does this have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come” (v. 4). Jesus was not being disrespectful, but He was making it clear that His ministry would not be directed by human demands, even those of His earthly mother. Everything He did was according to the sovereign will and timing of His Father.

Mary then tells the servants, “Do whatever He tells you” (v. 5). This is simple but profound counsel, for it shows the essence of faith and discipleship: trusting Christ and obeying His word, even when we cannot see the outcome.

Jesus commands the servants to fill six stone water jars used for Jewish purification with water. Each held twenty to thirty gallons. After they were filled to the brim, He told them to draw some out and take it to the master of the feast. When the master tasted it, the water had been turned into wine, and not just any wine, but the best. The master marveled that the bridegroom had saved the good wine until now.

This sign is rich with meaning. First, it points to the sufficiency and abundance of Christ. The old ceremonial washings represented the law and external cleansing, but Christ brings true cleansing and joy. The transformation of water into wine symbolizes the new covenant, where Christ’s blood, poured out for His people, brings forgiveness and life. Second, the fact that the wine was the best shows us that what Christ provides is superior to anything else. The world offers passing pleasures, but Jesus offers eternal joy.

Verse 11 tells us the purpose: “This, the first of His signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested His glory. And His disciples believed in Him.” The miracle was not about impressing the guests, but about revealing who He is. The disciples saw His glory in this act and their faith was strengthened. Every miracle of Jesus is ultimately meant to display His glory and to bring people to believe in Him.

This passage also has a practical word for us. When we face need, embarrassment, or insufficiency, we should do as Mary did and bring it to Christ. And like the servants, we should do whatever He says, trusting Him even when His instructions seem ordinary or unlikely. Christ alone can take what is empty and inadequate and transform it into something abundant and overflowing with blessing.

Finally, this wedding at Cana anticipates another wedding: the marriage supper of the Lamb, where Christ will rejoice with His redeemed bride, the church. The wine at Cana points us forward to the cup of the new covenant, sealed with His blood, and ultimately to the eternal joy that will never run out in His presence.

John closes the section in verse 12 by noting that Jesus went with His mother, brothers, and disciples to Capernaum and stayed there briefly. This shows that the life of Christ was both glorious and humble. He performed signs that revealed His divine glory, yet He also walked among His people, attending ordinary events like weddings, living as truly human while never ceasing to be truly God.

In Cana, we see the beginning of His public signs, and in it, we are pointed to the greater reality of who Jesus is. He is the One who brings true joy, who provides abundantly, and who reveals the glory of God in human flesh.

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Calling His Disciples

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:27:12 GMT

Come and see...

John 1:35–51 – Come and See

This passage records the calling of the first disciples of Jesus. John the Baptist had been preparing the way for the Lord, faithfully pointing others away from himself and toward Christ. When he sees Jesus passing by, he says again, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” (v. 36). That declaration is powerful. John does not seek to hold onto followers for himself but directs them to the Savior. This is the heart of true ministry: leading people to Christ, not to self.

Two of John’s disciples hear this and follow Jesus. When Jesus turns and asks them, “What are you seeking?” (v. 38), it is a question that reaches deeper than curiosity. It cuts to the core of human longing. What are we seeking? Many seek peace, fulfillment, or truth. But all those desires are found in Christ alone. The disciples respond by asking where He is staying, and Jesus gives a gracious invitation: “Come and you will see.”

This invitation echoes throughout the Gospel. Jesus does not simply give abstract teaching but invites us into personal fellowship with Him. Andrew, one of the two, immediately finds his brother Simon and declares, “We have found the Messiah” (v. 41). Notice the pattern: encounter Christ, then testify of Him to others. True discipleship naturally overflows into witness.

When Jesus meets Simon, He gives him a new name: Cephas (Peter). This shows Christ’s sovereign authority to transform lives. Peter would one day be a pillar of the church, though he was far from perfect. Christ not only calls us as we are but also makes us into what He intends us to be.

The next day, Jesus calls Philip, who then brings Nathanael. At first Nathanael is skeptical, saying, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” (v. 46). Yet Philip does not argue; he simply says, “Come and see.” This shows us the best way to point others to Christ: invite them to see Him for themselves.

When Nathanael comes, Jesus reveals His omniscience by saying, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you” (v. 48). Nathanael is astonished and confesses, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” (v. 49). Jesus assures him that he will see even greater things, including heaven opened and angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man (v. 51). This vision connects to Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28 , revealing that Jesus Himself is the true bridge between heaven and earth.

This passage reminds us of several key truths. First, Jesus calls His disciples personally and purposefully. He knows them intimately and transforms their lives. Second, those who truly meet Christ cannot help but tell others. The gospel spreads through ordinary testimony—brothers telling brothers, friends inviting friends. Third, Christ Himself is the only way to God. He is the ladder between heaven and earth, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

As believers, we are called to follow the same pattern: hear the testimony, come and see Christ for ourselves, and then go and tell others. We are not called to be clever persuaders but faithful witnesses. Our confidence is in the power of Christ to draw His own sheep. He said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” ( John 10:27 ). That sovereign call is on display here in John 1, as Jesus begins gathering the men who would turn the world upside down with the gospel.

Let us take heart in this: the same Christ who called Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael is still calling sinners today. And just as He transformed them, He will transform all who come to Him in faith.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Behold the Lamb of God!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:13:12 GMT

He takes away the sin of the world!

Behold the Lamb of God ( John 1:29-34 )

In John 1:29-34 we see one of the most profound declarations in all of Scripture. John the Baptist, seeing Jesus coming toward him, cries out, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” This statement not only identifies Jesus but also reveals the very heart of His mission.

The Jewish people would have immediately recognized the significance of calling Jesus the “Lamb of God.” From the sacrifices in the temple to the Passover lamb in Exodus 12 , the lamb was a symbol of substitution, atonement, and deliverance. Every lamb that was slain under the Old Covenant pointed forward to the true Lamb who would come, not to cover sin temporarily, but to take it away fully and finally. Jesus Christ is that Lamb, the One chosen by the Father before the foundation of the world to bear the wrath we deserved.

John the Baptist confesses that he himself did not fully know Jesus at first, but God revealed His identity. He recalls how he saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove and remain on Him. This was the clear sign given by God. Unlike the prophets and priests of old who were temporarily empowered by the Spirit, Jesus is the One upon whom the Spirit rests without measure. He is the anointed One, the Christ, fully equipped for His mission of redemption.

John’s testimony in verse 34 is climactic: “I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” The Baptist’s entire ministry was built around preparing the way for Christ, and now he bears witness publicly. Jesus is not merely a teacher, a prophet, or a moral example. He is the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away sin, and the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.

For us, this passage is a call to look upon Christ with the eyes of faith. The command is simple but life-changing: “Behold.” To behold Christ is to see Him as the only sufficient Savior, the One who bore our guilt and shame at the cross. It is to rest in His finished work and to confess with John that there is no other hope for forgiveness and eternal life.

This also shapes how we live as believers. If Christ has truly taken away our sin, then we no longer stand condemned. We walk in freedom, not because of our works, but because the Lamb has secured our redemption. And just as John bore witness to Christ, so too are we called to point others to Him, urging them to behold the Lamb of God who alone can save.

John 1:29-34 shows us the glory of Christ revealed at the very beginning of His ministry. Before He ever performed a miracle or preached a sermon to the crowds, His identity was declared clearly. He is the Lamb of God and the Son of God. To behold Him is to find life everlasting.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day, checking the scriptures to see that what is preached is true. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal. Contact us for directions!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

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Voice in the Wilderness

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:37:18 GMT

Prepare the way for the Lord!

John 1:19–28 – The Witness Who Pointed to the Light

In John 1:19–28 we see the testimony of John the Baptist before the religious leaders of Israel. The priests and Levites were sent from Jerusalem to question him. His growing ministry had attracted crowds, stirred curiosity, and even caused some to wonder if he might be the Messiah. Yet John’s response was one of humility and clarity. He confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.”

When pressed further, he denied being Elijah or “the Prophet” foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15 . Instead, he identified himself with Isaiah 40:3 , “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord.’” His mission was not to exalt himself but to prepare the way for the One who was already among them, the One whose sandal strap he was unworthy to untie.

This moment reminds us of the greatness of humility in true ministry. John knew exactly who he was and who he was not. His identity and purpose were rooted in God’s Word, not in public opinion. He did not grasp for glory but pointed all attention to Christ.

The religious leaders missed the point entirely. They were face-to-face with the forerunner of the Messiah, yet their concern was more about credentials and authority than about repentance and faith. How tragic it is when religious familiarity blinds the heart to the reality of the Savior.

For us, John’s example is both convicting and encouraging. We are not the light. We are not the Savior. Our role is to be a faithful voice pointing others to Jesus, proclaiming the gospel so that hearts are made ready to receive Him. In a world full of self-promotion, our calling is self-denial for the sake of Christ’s glory.

Theologically, this passage also highlights the sovereignty of God in salvation. John’s ministry was foretold centuries before his birth. His message was ordained by God to prepare a specific people at a specific time for the coming of Christ. Nothing about the timing, the location, or the outcome was accidental. The God who sent John into the wilderness is the same God who sends us into our own mission fields with the gospel.

May we be faithful as John was faithful. May we decrease so that Christ may increase. And may we remember that our greatest joy is not in drawing attention to ourselves, but in directing hearts to the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures, lets be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Light has come!

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:32:02 GMT

Receive Christ, that you may be children of God

"He Came, But Not All Received Him"
John 1:6–13

The apostle John, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, continues his majestic prologue by shifting the focus from the eternal Word to the forerunner: John the Baptist. In verses 6 through 13, we see a profound summary of God's redemptive plan through Christ, and the sobering reality of human rejection, alongside the glorious miracle of new birth.

A Man Sent from God (vv. 6–8)

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.”
John the Baptist was not the Light, but he was sent to bear witness to the Light. This calling was not self-appointed; it was a divine commissioning. In the fullness of time, God raised up a prophet whose singular purpose was to point others to the Messiah. He came to make straight the way of the Lord.

John’s role highlights an important truth: no one comes to Christ apart from divine revelation and proclamation. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ ( Romans 10:17 ). Even though God’s elect will come to saving faith, they do so through the means of preaching. John’s ministry was a foretaste of the gospel proclamation that would continue through the apostles and into the church age.

The True Light (v. 9)

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
This Light is Jesus Christ Himself, the Word who was with God and was God (John 1:1). He is not one of many lights. He is the Light. The Light that exposes darkness, reveals truth, and grants spiritual sight.

The phrase “gives light to everyone” does not imply universal salvation or common grace leading to redemption. Rather, it speaks of Christ as the only source of spiritual illumination for mankind. He is the Light that all people need, though not all will receive it. Apart from Him, the world remains in darkness.

The World Did Not Know Him (vv. 10–11)

“He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him.”
This is one of the most tragic realities in Scripture. The Creator entered His creation, and the very people He formed failed to recognize Him. Worse still, “He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.” Israel, God’s covenant nation, who had the Law, the prophets, and the promises, still rejected their Messiah.

This rejection reveals the depth of man’s depravity. It is not due to ignorance, but willful blindness. Fallen man does not seek God (Romans 3:11). Christ came in the flesh, performed miracles, fulfilled prophecy, and yet was despised and rejected. The problem is not with the Light, but with the darkness in the human heart.

But to All Who Did Receive Him (vv. 12–13)

“But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God…”
Not everyone rejected the Light. Some did receive Him. But why? Verse 13 answers that question in unmistakable clarity:
“…who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”

This is the doctrine of regeneration. Those who believe in Christ and receive Him do so only because they have been born of God. They are not born again because of their lineage (“not of blood”), nor because of human effort (“nor of the will of the flesh”), nor by another’s decision on their behalf (“nor of the will of man”). Salvation is entirely a work of God. It is God who opens the eyes, grants repentance, and gives the gift of faith ( Ephesians 2:8–9 ; 2 Timothy 2:25 ).

Those who are born of God become His children. This is not a general statement about the universal fatherhood of God. It is specific to those who have received Christ through faith, which itself is the result of divine regeneration. John will later describe this in detail: “You must be born again” (John 3:7).

Conclusion

John 1:6–13 is both sobering and full of hope. It reminds us that apart from God’s intervention, no one would receive Christ. The Light has come, and though many reject Him, God is still bringing sons and daughters into His family—not by human decision, but by sovereign grace.

If you have received Christ, it is because God has made you alive. Your new birth is not your doing. It is a gift, and it leads to adoption, forgiveness, and eternal life. Rejoice that He made you His own, even when you would have rejected Him.

Let us proclaim Christ, like John the Baptist did, knowing that God will draw His people to Himself through the power of His Word.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us here for much more and remember, the truth will set you free.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

In the beginning...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:28:19 GMT

Jesus was already there!

The Word, the Light, and the Life – John 1:1–5

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

— John 1:1–5

John opens his Gospel not with a genealogy or a birth account, but with eternity. Before time began, before anything was created, the Word already existed. The Word was not only with God, but was God. This is a clear and powerful declaration of the full divinity of Jesus Christ. The same Jesus who came into the world in the flesh is the eternal Word, the second Person of the Trinity.

Jesus is not a created being. He is not simply a prophet or an enlightened teacher. He is fully divine, coequal and coeternal with the Father. As the eternal Word, He is the agent of all creation. "All things were made through Him," John says, pointing back to Genesis 1. Nothing exists apart from Him. Every breath, every molecule, every planet owes its existence to Him and is upheld by His will.

Verse 4 shifts our focus from creation to redemption: "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men." The life John refers to is not just physical life, but spiritual life. Christ is the source of eternal life, the giver of new birth. In a world dead in sin, He alone brings true light. Humanity lives in moral and spiritual darkness, blind to truth and unable to come to God on its own. Yet here is the hope: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not threatened by the darkness of this world. The light shines because God wills it to shine. No amount of human sin, rebellion, or resistance can extinguish it. The same God who said, "Let there be light," in the beginning, is the One who speaks light into the hearts of sinners today. As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:6, God shines the light of the knowledge of His glory into hearts that were once dead.

These verses show us both the sovereignty of Christ and the total inability of man. Jesus is not waiting for permission to save. He is the eternal Creator and Redeemer, bringing light and life according to the will of the Father. Salvation is not simply a human decision, but a divine intervention. It is God who shines. It is God who gives life. And the darkness cannot stop Him. If not for the divine intervention of God, man would always choose sin rather than being able to choose Christ, darkness indeed cannot overcome the light!

In the confusion and spiritual blindness of our age, we must remember this truth. Jesus is the eternal Word who still speaks, the true Light who still shines, and the sovereign Lord who still saves. The darkness never has and never will overcome Him.

Let us rest in His power, rejoice in His grace, and proclaim Him without fear.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul's day. Please visit us at here for much more, and remember, Christ is enough.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Serving Together

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:42:10 GMT

Many parts, One Body in Christ alone

Faithful to the End: A Reflection on Colossians 4:7–18

As Paul brings his letter to the Colossians to a close, he does not simply sign off with routine words. Instead, he gives us a clear and powerful look into the nature of Christian ministry, gospel partnerships, and perseverance. Colossians 4:7–18 reminds us that the work of the kingdom advances not only through sound doctrine but also through faithful relationships.

A Fellowship of Servants

Paul begins by commending Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister. Along with Onesimus, he would carry this letter to the Colossians. These men were not apostles, but they were trusted and proven servants of Christ. They worked behind the scenes, yet their roles were essential to the health of the church. This reminds us that in the sovereign purposes of God, there are no insignificant callings.

Onesimus, once a runaway slave, is now described as a faithful and beloved brother. His life had been radically changed by the gospel. This shows that the grace of God does not just clean up our image; it creates a new identity. In Christ, sinners are made saints, and social boundaries are replaced by spiritual unity.

Greetings from Fellow Laborers

Paul continues by naming fellow workers who send their greetings. Aristarchus, Mark, and Justus are all Jewish believers who stood by Paul during his imprisonment. They were a comfort to him. Their presence was not flashy or spectacular, but it was faithful. Often, gospel ministry is sustained by quiet loyalty and presence in the hardest moments.

Epaphras, who likely planted the church in Colossae, is described as one who is always struggling in prayer on behalf of the believers. His prayer life was not superficial. It was intense, persistent, and grounded in love for the church. He prayed not simply for their survival, but that they would stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. This is the heart of a true pastor.

Luke, the beloved physician, is mentioned as well. He was a close companion of Paul and the human author of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. His careful and detailed witness has served the church for centuries. Demas is also mentioned, but without praise. Later, in 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul says that Demas deserted him because he loved this present world. That change in testimony is a sober reminder that not everyone who walks with the church today will finish well tomorrow.

Final Instructions

Paul instructs that the letter be read aloud in the church, and also in Laodicea. He even mentions another letter sent to the Laodiceans, which has not been preserved for us. This shows the shared nature of apostolic teaching. Scripture was meant to be received, read, and obeyed by the whole church, not just individuals or private groups.

He then gives a specific command to Archippus: “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.” Ministry is not something we choose; it is something we receive. This call is from God and it must be carried out with faithfulness, regardless of recognition or ease.

Paul ends with a personal note: “I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains.” His imprisonment did not define him, but it did testify to the cost of following Christ. He bore suffering not as a victim but as a servant of Jesus, knowing that his chains were part of God’s providential plan.

What This Teaches Us

This closing section is not a list of names to skip over. It is Scripture, breathed out by God and useful for our instruction. These verses show us the beauty of gospel friendships, the importance of perseverance, and the value of ordinary faithfulness. Not everyone will be a Paul. But we can all be a Tychicus, an Epaphras, or a Luke. We can pray, encourage, deliver, and serve.

In a world that prizes visibility and influence, Colossians 4 invites us to value something far greater. Steadfast love for Christ. Commitment to His people. Willingness to suffer and serve without fanfare. The church moves forward through such faithfulness.

May we labor with the same heart. May we pray with the same urgency. And may we be found faithful, knowing our names are written in heaven where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Grace be with you.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please visit us at here for much more, and remember, Jesus Christ is Lord. When we stand with the Lord, we are never outnumbered, never outdone and never forsaken by our Mighty Savior! We hope to see you next week dear friends. We also want to give a special thanks to our brothers and sisters up from Daytona, Florida as they came to serve the Lord in teaching the kids at VBS this week! May the Lord continue to bless your time here and give you a grand testimony of His wonderful work!

And with that our beloved family, until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Prayer and Witness

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:46:33 GMT

Representing the Lord faithfully

Walking in Wisdom Toward Outsiders – Colossians 4:2–6

The Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Colossians with a deeply practical exhortation. Colossians 4:2–6 reminds us that the Christian life is lived in continual dependence on God through prayer and in faithful witness before a watching world. These final instructions are not side notes, but the outworking of all the rich theology Paul has already presented.

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2)

Paul begins with a call to persevering prayer. To continue steadfastly means to be devoted, to remain faithful in prayer regardless of feelings or circumstances. Prayer is not merely a discipline. It is a vital expression of our dependence on the Lord. Our prayers should be watchful, alert to spiritual realities and the schemes of the enemy. At the same time, they should be filled with thanksgiving, because the believer has already received grace beyond measure in Christ. Gratitude is the proper posture of those who know they have been redeemed.

“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ…” (verse 3)

Paul’s request here is striking. He is writing from prison, yet he does not ask for release or comfort. He asks for an open door to preach. His concern is not for self-preservation but for the advance of the gospel. The “mystery of Christ” refers to the gospel that was once hidden but is now revealed. Christ has come, the promised Redeemer, and Paul is eager to proclaim this message even in chains.

“…on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” (verse 4)

Even Paul, the bold apostle to the Gentiles, recognized his need for divine help in making the gospel clear. He does not assume his ability. He depends on God to grant clarity. This shows us that gospel proclamation is not about eloquence or personal charisma. It is about clearly presenting the truth of Christ crucified, risen, and sufficient to save. Clarity in truth is vital because vague religion cannot save.

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” (verse 5)

Paul now shifts from prayer to daily life. “Outsiders” refers to those who are not in Christ. Believers are to walk in wisdom toward them. This means we are to live thoughtfully and intentionally. Our time is limited. Every day is an opportunity to reflect the character of Christ and point others to the hope of the gospel. We do not drift into faithfulness. We pursue it carefully, redeeming the time by living for what truly matters.

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” (verse 6)

Here Paul connects our walk with our words. Our speech should reflect the grace we have received. It should be marked by kindness, wisdom, and truth. To be “seasoned with salt” is to speak in a way that preserves, purifies, and adds value. This kind of speech does not compromise truth, but it also does not bludgeon people with it. Every person we engage with deserves a thoughtful and gracious response. There is no one-size-fits-all method for evangelism. We are called to know the gospel deeply and apply it wisely in every conversation.

Rooted in Christ, Bearing Fruit in the World

These verses serve as a bridge between doctrine and practice. Because we have been raised with Christ and made alive in Him, our lives are now to reflect His glory. That happens through faithful prayer, godly wisdom, and gracious witness.

None of this is possible in our own strength. This is the fruit of a heart that has been made new by God. It is the evidence of a life that has died with Christ and been raised to walk in newness. As Reformed theology rightly affirms, salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. And the one who saves also sanctifies.

Let us be steadfast in prayer. Let us seek opportunities to speak of Christ. Let us walk wisely in this world, knowing that we represent the King. And let our words be seasoned with grace, pointing always to the One who has saved us and who is worthy of all praise.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

As unto Christ...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:41:23 GMT

Marriage, Family, Work...whatever you do, do as unto the Lord

Walking in the Lord’s Order: A Reflection on Colossians 3:18–25

In Colossians 3:18–25 , the Apostle Paul gives practical instruction for Christian households, grounding his commands in the supremacy of Christ and the new life believers have in Him. The passage is not a disconnected set of rules but the natural outworking of hearts transformed by grace.

“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”
This is not a command rooted in cultural norms or oppressive power structures. It is “fitting in the Lord.” The submission Paul speaks of is not blind obedience or inferiority, but a willing and God-honoring posture that reflects the Church’s relationship to Christ (see Ephesians 5:22–24). A wife’s submission is an act of faith and obedience to God, not a reaction to her husband's performance or character. This requires strength, not weakness, and is a beautiful picture of trust in God's good design.

“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”
The call to headship is not a license to dominate but a call to lay down one's life in sacrificial love. A husband who understands Christ’s love for the Church will be tender, patient, and kind. Paul’s warning against harshness reminds us how quickly pride can distort leadership into control. Biblical love is marked by humility and service. The cross is our model.

“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”
God’s design for the family includes children who honor and obey their parents. This obedience is not merely about keeping order; it pleases the Lord. Children raised in a gospel-centered home are being shaped to know the fear of God and the beauty of submission to Him. Obedience is a heart matter and must flow from faith, not just external compliance.

“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.”
Fathers, as the spiritual leaders of the home, bear a unique responsibility. Authority must be exercised with gentleness and wisdom. Harshness, constant criticism, or legalistic demands can crush a child’s spirit. Just as our heavenly Father is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, so too should earthly fathers reflect that grace.

“Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters... with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.”
Paul turns to the ancient social structure of servitude, and while we rightly reject slavery today, the principles here apply to employees, workers, and anyone under authority. Christians are to work with sincerity and integrity, not as men-pleasers but as those who serve Christ. The dignity of work comes not from the task or the wage but from whom we serve.

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
This verse reframes everything. Whether it’s cleaning, leading, teaching, parenting, or serving others, our work is unto Christ. The Lordship of Jesus transforms every corner of our lives. There is no separation between sacred and secular. All is to be done heartily, joyfully, and faithfully to please Him.

“You are serving the Lord Christ.”
This is the Christian's great motive. Whether you are a wife, a husband, a child, a father, or a worker, your true Master is Christ. His grace has saved you, and His glory now shapes your life. All of life is an act of worship, and obedience in the mundane becomes holy when offered unto Him.

“For the wrongdoer will be paid back... and there is no partiality.”
God is just. No act of injustice, laziness, cruelty, or abuse will be overlooked. This is both a warning and a comfort. God sees. He rewards righteousness and judges sin. For the believer, all our hope is in the righteousness of Christ, credited to us by grace through faith. But our conduct still matters. Those who are truly in Christ will bear fruit in keeping with repentance.

This is the fruit of a heart that knows it has been cleansed. The Gospel transforms not just what we believe but how we live. Christ is Lord of the home, Lord of our work, and Lord of every relationship. These instructions are not burdens but blessings, guiding us into the joy of living under His good and sovereign rule.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the Scriptures. Be like the noble Bereans of Paul’s day. Please contact us for much more, and remember: all of life is to be lived Coram De, before the face of God.

Be sure to watch our website and keep an ear out for news regarding our move. Updated locations for Tuesday bible study have been noted on the schedule, with more to come.

Until we meet again, lets keep serving our King!

FRF Family

Put on Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:48:25 GMT

Put away the old, and put on the new...

Clothed with Christ: Living the New Life ( Colossians 3:12–17 )

In Colossians 3:12–17, the Apostle Paul continues to unfold what it means to live as those who have been raised with Christ. After calling believers to set their minds on things above (3:1–4) and to put sin to death (3:5–11), he now shows what we are to put on—how the new man in Christ lives in this world. This is not behavior modification; it’s the fruit of a transformed heart, born from union with Christ and the work of the Spirit.

"Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience..." (v. 12)

A Gospel Identity That Shapes Our Living

Paul begins with our identity: “God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved.” These three words are loaded with theological significance. We are chosen—not based on foreseen faith or merit, but according to God's sovereign good pleasure (Romans 9:11–16; Ephesians 1:4–5). We are holy—set apart by God through the work of Christ. And we are beloved—eternally loved in the Beloved Son, secure in His grace.

This identity is not something we strive to earn; it is a gift rooted in God’s eternal decree and Christ’s finished work. Our sanctification is the Spirit’s work in those already justified, not a ladder we climb to gain favor with God.

The Clothing of the New Man

Those who are in Christ are called to “put on” virtues that reflect the character of their Savior:

Compassionate hearts: Spirit-born affection for the weak and wounded.

Kindness: Reflecting the goodness of God in how we treat others.

Humility: A right understanding of ourselves before a holy God.

Meekness: Strength under control, not weakness, but Christlike gentleness.

Patience: Longsuffering, especially when sinned against or inconvenienced.

These are not traits we produce in the flesh. They are the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), cultivated in the soil of a heart that has been made alive by grace. Regeneration changes our desires, and these virtues are the natural outflow of a new nature.

Forgive as the Lord Forgave You

"…bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." (v. 13)

The command to forgive is grounded in our having been forgiven. As those who were totally depraved and unable to come to God on our own, we know that forgiveness was not owed to us. Christ bore our sin—not because we deserved it, but because of sheer mercy.

This is the fruit of a heart that knows it has been cleansed.

Jesus illustrates this beautifully in Luke 7, when a sinful woman anoints His feet with her tears and perfume. A Pharisee watches with disgust, but Jesus confronts him with a parable and concludes, “He who is forgiven little, loves little” (Luke 7:47). In contrast, those who truly know the depth of their sin and the mercy of their Savior respond with extravagant love. Those who have been forgiven much, love much—and that love overflows in forgiveness toward others. We don’t extend grace because others earn it; we extend grace because we’ve received it freely.

Above All: Love

"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." (v. 14)

Love is not an added virtue—it is the capstone. It binds all the others together. Not mere sentiment or emotional warmth, but a Christlike, self-giving love that seeks the good of others and honors God. It is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:10) and the defining mark of true discipleship (John 13:35). Without love, all other virtues unravel.

Let Christ Rule and Dwell Among You

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…" (vv. 15–16)

The peace of Christ is not merely inner calm—it is the objective peace we have with God through the cross (Romans 5:1). Paul says this peace should rule—govern—our hearts and our relationships in the body of Christ. We are to be a people marked by the reconciling peace of the gospel.

And how is that peace sustained? Through the word of Christ dwelling richly among us. This means Scripture must saturate our minds, homes, and churches. The Word is not a garnish—it is the main course. It teaches, corrects, exhorts, and comforts.

Paul envisions a worshiping community: full of Scripture-fed teaching, singing, and mutual encouragement. Whether psalms, hymns, or spiritual songs, our singing should be doctrinally rich and deeply joyful, expressing gratitude to the God who saved us.

All for the Glory of God

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." (v. 17)

This is the summary and aim of the Christian life: all of life—every task, conversation, and decision—is to be done under the Lordship of Christ and for His glory. We do not separate sacred from secular. From preaching to parenting, from ministry to mundane chores, every part of our lives is to be marked by a posture of thanksgiving and submission to Jesus Christ.

Conclusion

Colossians 3:12–17 is a portrait of life in the Spirit—a life made possible by the sovereign grace of God and shaped by the indwelling Word of Christ. We are not called to manufacture virtue in our strength but to walk in the newness of life that Christ has purchased for us.

Let us remember who we are: chosen, holy, and beloved. Let us put on the character of Christ, forgive as we have been forgiven, and love as we have been loved. And may we do all, every moment of every day, in the name of the Lord Jesus—giving thanks to the Father through Him.

We encourage everyone to always view life, every sermon, every moment all through the lens of the scriptures. God's Word gives us clear view on everything in life, so let us put on Christ together and walk out this life as brothers and sisters to glorify our Lord and God. We hope to see and hear as you live boldly for Christ, no matter where we are in life, in this we do together.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Live as New In Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:47:32 GMT

Made new, live new, seek heavenly things!

“Set Your Mind on Things Above” – Living the New Life in Christ (Colossians 3:1–11)

Text: Colossians 3:1–11 (ESV )

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God...” (Colossians 3:1)

Introduction: Raised with Christ

Paul begins this section with a powerful “if-then” statement. But this is not a hypothetical condition—it’s a statement of fact for those who are in Christ. If you have been raised with Christ (and you have, if you are truly regenerate), then your life is no longer rooted in the earthly, sinful patterns of the old man. It is hidden with Christ in God.

This passage is a call to live in accordance with our new identity. It is not a moral checklist or a pathway to salvation—it is the fruit of salvation already accomplished by God’s sovereign grace. This is sanctification flowing out of justification.

1. Heavenly-Mindedness (vv. 1–4)

“Seek the things that are above... Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” (vv. 1–2)

The Christian life begins with a new affection. The heart that was once enslaved to sin (Ephesians 2:1–3) has been made alive together with Christ. Therefore, our desires and priorities are now reoriented toward Heaven, where Christ reigns.

This command is not a vague mysticism or escapism; it's a practical call to fix our thoughts, values, and desires on the risen Lord. Why? Because our lives are “hidden with Christ in God” (v. 3), and when Christ returns, we also “will appear with Him in glory” (v. 4). This is our future hope, and it shapes our present pursuit.

2. Putting Sin to Death (vv. 5–9)

“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…” (v. 5)

Because we have been raised with Christ, the old sinful ways no longer define us. But they still linger in our flesh. Paul exhorts us to actively mortify (kill) these desires. This is not done in our own strength but by the Spirit (cf. Romans 8:13). The list in verse 5—sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (which is idolatry)—reveals that sin is fundamentally a worship issue.

The wrath of God rightly falls on such sin (v. 6), and believers are reminded: “In these you too once walked, when you were living in them” (v. 7). But no more. The old man must be put off, like filthy garments, and replaced with the new.

This is not a call to perfectionism, but to consistent spiritual warfare. Sanctification is progressive, and it is God who works in us (Philippians 2:13), yet we are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). This is the mystery of grace-driven effort.

3. Putting On the New Self (v. 10–11)

“...and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” (v. 10)

The new self is not something we create; it is something we have put on in union with Christ. It is continually being renewed—note the present tense. This is the ongoing process of sanctification, and the tool God uses is knowledge—specifically, the knowledge of Christ through the Word.

This new creation is not divided by worldly categories. “Here there is not Greek and Jew... but Christ is all, and in all” (v. 11). In the body of Christ, all believers share the same standing before God, regardless of ethnicity, background, or past sins. We are united by the same Savior, justified by the same grace, and indwelt by the same Spirit.

Conclusion: Live Like Who You Are

Colossians 3:1–11 is not a list of burdens. It’s a glorious call to live like who you truly are in Christ. The Bible teaches that all who are in Christ are no longer slaves to sin but sons and daughters of the Most High. We’ve been raised with Him, we are hidden in Him, and we will appear with Him in glory.

So we put sin to death—not to earn salvation, but because we are already saved. We seek the things above—not to escape this world, but because our true citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20). And we live as a new humanity—not divided by the flesh, but united in the image of Christ.

Soli Deo Gloria.

Let this passage stir your heart to renewed love for Christ, a holy hatred of sin, and a deep longing for glory. He who began this good work in you will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6).

Be sure to always check everything through the scriptures, like the noble Bereans and we encourage you to contact us at here for much more. Be sure to find and join a faithful local church, let us serve Christ together, no matter the distance that separates us.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Freedom In Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:49:40 GMT

Jesus is our fulfilled promise!

Let No One Disqualify You: Christ Is All (Colossians 2:16–23)

Tonight's Sermon Text: Colossians 2:16–23 (ESV)

Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations—“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.

1. Christ Alone Is the Substance of True Religion (vv. 16–17)

Paul’s warning in verse 16 comes on the heels of proclaiming Christ’s triumph at the cross (v. 15). Therefore, any attempt to add external rules or religious observances—be it Jewish dietary laws or Sabbath festivals—is a denial of the sufficiency of Christ’s finished work. These ceremonial laws were but shadows; the substance is Christ Himself.

This clearly reflects the biblical truth of solus Christus—that salvation and sanctification come through Christ alone, not through religious observances. The ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Christ, and to return to them is to undervalue His atoning sacrifice, which was ordained by the sovereign will of God before the foundation of the world.

2. Legalism and Mysticism as False Paths to Sanctification (vv. 18–19)

Paul addresses two threats to the Colossians: legalistic asceticism and mystical experience-seeking (e.g., visions, angel-worship). These are not harmless extras—they are spiritually destructive. They are rooted in human pride and self-exaltation, not in submission to Christ.

The Bible teaches that sanctification, like justification, is a work of God’s grace. Paul reminds us that true spiritual growth comes from holding fast to the Head, Jesus Christ. From Him, the whole Body (the Church) is nourished and knit together. This spiritual growth is not man-made—it is a growth that is from God (v. 19). This aligns with the doctrine of union with Christ, which is central to the believer's identity and is the fruit of God’s sovereign grace, not human achievement.

3. The Futility of Man-Made Religion (vv. 20–23)

Paul ends with a critical question: “Why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations?” The commands—“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch”—sound spiritual, but they are powerless. They cannot restrain the sinful nature because they rely on human effort.

The Bible clearly teaches the doctrine of total depravity: man is utterly incapable of producing righteousness on his own. The flesh cannot subdue itself. Only the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit and the finished work of Christ can transform a sinner's heart. Self-made religion has the appearance of wisdom, but it lacks the power of the Gospel. Holiness flows not from asceticism, but from a new heart—granted by God.

Conclusion: Christ Is Sufficient, and We Are Complete in Him

Colossians 2:16–23 offers a strong warning: Do not be enslaved again to shadows. Christ is the fullness—not religious performance, not mystical visions, not man-made rules. Everything outside of Christ is powerless to sanctify.

The Bible teaches that we are made complete in Christ (Col. 2:10). This completeness flows from God’s sovereign plan of redemption, carried out in Christ, applied by the Spirit. For the believer, this passage reminds us to abide in Christ, to reject every form of works-based righteousness, and to rest in the truth that Christ is enough.

In a world filled with distractions, pressures, and false teachings—even within the Church—Paul's exhortation remains: Let no one disqualify you. Christ is the Head. From Him comes life, growth, and victory. And by His grace alone, we are kept.

With that said beloved, always be sure to check all things through the lens of the scriptures...test the spirits like John says in his first epistle. We pray this sermon helps you grow in your Christian walk and encourage you to contact us here for much more. We hope to see you in person each Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Free in Christ, No Longer Captive

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:59:27 GMT

Be firm and rooted in our faith...

The Fullness of Christ: Living in Victory (Colossians 2:4–15)

In a world filled with persuasive arguments, distractions, and spiritual confusion, Paul’s words in Colossians 2:4–15 come like a floodlight, revealing the truth of who Jesus is and what He has done for us. This powerful passage offers both a warning and a deep assurance, calling us to stay rooted in Christ and reminding us of the victory we already have in Him.

1. The Danger of Deception (v. 4–5)

"I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ."

— Colossians 2:4–5, ESV

Paul begins with a warning. The Colossians were facing false teachers who used smooth, convincing arguments to lead people away from the Gospel. Paul’s concern is timeless—many today are drawn to philosophies and spiritual-sounding ideas that are not rooted in Christ. But he rejoices in the firmness of their faith. Truth matters. Discernment matters. And when we know the real Jesus, we are less likely to be swayed by counterfeits.

2. Rooted and Built Up in Christ (v. 6–7)

"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving."

Paul urges believers to continue in the same way they received Jesus—by grace through faith. Just as a tree sinks its roots deep into the soil for nourishment and stability, we are called to be rooted in Christ, drawing life and strength from Him. As we grow in Him, we’re not just surviving—we’re abounding in thanksgiving.

3. Beware of Hollow Philosophy (v. 8)

"See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ."

The danger is not just ignorance but captivity—being enslaved by false ideologies. Paul is not condemning all philosophy but rather anything that competes with Christ as the source of truth. Whether it’s legalism, mysticism, or secular ideologies, if it’s not rooted in Christ, it is empty.

4. The Fullness of God in Christ (v. 9–10)

"For in Him the whole fullness of Deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority."

This is one of the most profound declarations about Jesus in Scripture. He is fully God—not a piece of God, not a reflection of God, but God in human form. And astonishingly, we are filled in Him! We don’t need to chase after spiritual experiences or hidden knowledge. In Christ, we already have access to the fullness of God.

5. Circumcised in Christ (v. 11–12)

"In Him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with Him in baptism..."

Paul shifts to the imagery of circumcision—not physical, but spiritual. In Christ, the old sinful nature is cut away. Through baptism, we are united with His death and resurrection, symbolizing a complete transformation. We are no longer who we were. We are raised to walk in newness of life.

6. From Death to Life (v. 13–14)

"And you, who were dead in your trespasses... God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the cross."

This is the Gospel in its clearest form. We were dead—spiritually lifeless. But God made us alive in Christ. The sins that condemned us? Forgiven. The debt we owed? Canceled. The legal demands of the Law? Fulfilled by Christ and nailed to the cross.

Every failure, every shortcoming, every sin—paid for in full.

7. Christ’s Triumph Over Evil (v. 15)

"He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in Him."

Jesus didn’t just forgive us—He conquered the spiritual powers that once held us captive. The cross wasn’t a defeat; it was a victory parade. Christ has disarmed the enemy. Satan has no legal claim over those who are in Christ. We are not fighting for victory—we are fighting from victory.

Conclusion: Living in the Victory of Christ

Colossians 2:4–15 is a call to stand firm in Christ, to resist deceptive teaching, and to embrace the fullness we have in Him. We are rooted, built up, and filled—not because of anything we’ve done, but because of everything He has done.

Let this passage be a daily reminder that:

You are forgiven.

You are alive.

You are free.

You are complete in Christ.

And finally brothers and sisters, we encourage you to the uttermost, check everything through the lens of the scriptures to verify what is being preached is indeed true. This passage today serves as great reminder for this very thing. Be sure to visit us in person, everyone is welcome to hear the Gospel, it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew and then to the Gentile! Lots of news up and coming, such as moving, radio and tv ministry and much more...we hope to see you soon! May the Lord keep you rooted firmly in the very faith He has so blessed us with.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Wisdom, Treasure and Mystery

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 20 May 2025 22:25:41 GMT

All found in one place alone...Jesus

Rejoicing in Suffering, Revealing the Mystery: A Meditation on Colossians 1:24–2:3

"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake..." These are jarring words to modern ears. In an age that prizes comfort, Paul’s declaration in Colossians 1:24 challenges us to rethink what it means to follow Christ. Here, Paul opens his heart to the Colossians—and to us—revealing his deep commitment to the Gospel, the Church, and the mystery of Christ.

Rejoicing in Suffering (1:24)

Paul’s suffering is not random. He says he is filling up “what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions.” This does not mean Christ’s suffering was insufficient for salvation—His atoning work on the cross was perfectly complete (cf. John 19:30). Instead, Paul is speaking about his role in continuing Christ’s mission on earth, particularly in making the Gospel known through hardship.

Paul sees his suffering as a privilege. It is part of his stewardship—to suffer on behalf of the Body of Christ, the Church. This turns our view of suffering on its head. In the Christian life, suffering is not always a sign of failure or divine disapproval. Sometimes it is the very means through which God advances His Kingdom.

The Stewardship of the Mystery (1:25–27)

Paul sees himself as a minister and steward of a “mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to His saints” (v.26). What is this mystery? That Christ is in you, the hope of glory (v.27). This was radical for Jews and Gentiles alike. The indwelling of the Messiah in Gentile believers was unthinkable to many—but it was God’s plan all along.

God’s mystery is not a puzzle to be solved but a Person to be known. Christ isn’t merely beside us or over us—He is in us. The implications are staggering: God has made His home in our hearts, and we carry His glory wherever we go.

Proclaiming, Warning, and Teaching (1:28)

Paul’s ministry was centered on proclaiming Christ. But he didn’t stop at proclamation. He also warned and taught, “that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” The goal is not conversion alone, but maturity—a deep, rooted, growing relationship with Christ.

This is hard work. Paul says he toils and struggles with all the energy Christ powerfully works within him. Ministry is not self-powered. It’s Spirit-powered. Paul labors, but not alone. He is fueled by divine strength for divine purposes.

A Heart for the Church (2:1–3)

Paul’s pastoral heart shines in chapter 2. He speaks of his struggle—not just for the Colossians, but for others who had never seen him face to face. His desire? That they would be “encouraged in heart,” “knit together in love,” and come to a “full assurance of understanding.”

In a world full of competing philosophies and empty rhetoric, Paul directs the Colossians to Christ—in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (2:3). Not some, but all. The Christian does not need to search endlessly for meaning. It is found in Christ alone.

Conclusion: Embracing the Mystery

Colossians 1:24–2:3 calls us to embrace a deeper vision of the Christian life. One that includes joy in suffering, stewardship of Gospel truth, and a Christ-centered maturity that touches every part of life.

In a culture of ease and individualism, we are reminded that the Christian life is not about personal comfort, but about becoming mature in Christ—and helping others do the same. It is about revealing the mystery that is no longer hidden: Christ in you, the hope of glory.

May we, like Paul, rejoice in the calling to proclaim Him, to suffer for His Body, and to grow into full assurance, knowing that in Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

As always friends, please check everything through the lens of the scriptures, be sure that you know what is preached is true...just as the noble Bereans did. We hope that this is beneficial to you in your Christian walk and encourage you to contact us for much more. We encourage you to visit us in person, everyone is invited to not only hear the Gospel but to meet with Christ in His Word. We aim to see people saved, and discipled. There is no greater call in life than to know and serve Jesus Christ our Lord for all eternity.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Centrality of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 13 May 2025 02:31:57 GMT

Jesus is our very center

Christ Above All: A Reflection on Colossians 1:18–23

In a world filled with competing priorities and shifting values, the Apostle Paul gives us a powerful reminder in Colossians 1:18–23: Christ is supreme, and He alone is the center of everything—creation, the Church, and our personal reconciliation with God.

The Supremacy of Christ (v. 18)

"And He is the head of the body, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent." (v. 18)

Jesus is not just a wise teacher or a moral example—He is preeminent, meaning He is first in rank, authority, and honor. Paul uses rich imagery: Christ is the head of the Church, giving it life and direction. He is the firstborn from the dead, not only the first to rise in a glorified body but also the guarantee of our future resurrection. Everything about His resurrection screams victory, authority, and hope.

The Fullness of God (v. 19)

"For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell..."

This verse affirms the deity of Christ. Jesus isn’t partly divine—all the fullness of God dwells in Him. This isn’t just theological trivia; it means that when we look at Jesus, we see the exact image of God. There is no part of God’s nature, character, or glory that is absent in Christ.

Reconciliation Through the Cross (v. 20–22)

"...and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things... making peace by the blood of His cross."

"And you, who once were alienated... He has now reconciled in His body of flesh by His death..."

The message here is nothing short of miraculous. God, through Christ, is reconciling all things—both in heaven and on earth. This includes us, who were once alienated and hostile in mind, estranged from God by sin. But through Jesus' death on the cross, we are reconciled, made at peace, and even presented holy and blameless before Him. That’s not something we earn; it’s a gift of grace.

Hold Fast to the Gospel (v. 23)

"...if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel..."

Paul ends this section with a call to perseverance. The Gospel isn’t just the doorway into the Christian life—it’s the firm foundation on which we stand. We must not shift from this hope, no matter what pressures come. In a culture that tempts us to add, subtract, or move away from the simplicity of Christ’s finished work, we’re reminded: don’t move. Stay grounded.

Final Thoughts

Colossians 1:18–23 is a call to re-center our hearts on Christ. He is the Head, the Source, the Reconciler, and the Hope of our lives. If we lose sight of His preeminence, we lose the heartbeat of the Christian faith. But if we hold fast to Him, we are anchored in a hope that will never fail.

So today, let’s ask: Is Christ truly preeminent in my life? Not just in word, but in how I live, how I love, and what I trust?

Always be sure dear friends to check everything according to the scriptures, be sure to visit us in person for much more. Join us in spreading the Gospel, the greatest call on our lives is to know the Lord and to see others come to Him too!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

FRF Newsletter and Radio Update!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:45:24 GMT

To our Faith Recovery Fellowship friends and family

January 9, 2025

Faithful friends,

We want to say thank you for your generous support. We are blessed by your involvement in this ministry of discipleship and encouragement. We anticipate continued growth and are encouraged by the one thing that matters most, individuals growing in their relationship with Jesus as Lord!

In June of 2023 “Faith Renewed” a sermon ministry of FRF began broadcasting on Alaska Radio Stations and 4 Internet websites. Since that time the radio ministry has grown to 11 stations in Alaska. In January of this year 2025 there will be another 29 stations and translators in Alaska which gives the “Outreach Ministry of Faith Renewed” reaching roughly 75 percent of the Alaska. The exciting thing about this is that much of Alaska is not accessible by road and many of the interior villages are not open to missionaries, this makes radio the best way to reach these remote villages. You can see a list of stations in Alaska that air "Faith Renewed" on the website front page here.

We expect the Lord Jesus to continue blessing our willingness to show the love of Christ to every person.

We also want to lay out what a commitment to the ministry looks like in the way of what it goes too, here is a list here.

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2nd Corinthians 9:6-7

What does a $100 dollar a month commitment to Outreach

Ministry of Faith Recovery Fellowship in Alaska help accomplish for

the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

• Radio messages that “Faith Renewed” is on aired on 40+ different radio

stations in Alaska, reaching villages throughout the interior.

• Supporting the TV Gospel Program “Recovery Made New”, aired on 2

stations in Alaska with 6 programs aired a week.

• Faith Recovery Church locally and sent out on YouTube and internet

• Tuesday Men’s Bible Study

• Friday Morning Men’s Outreach at Band of Brothers Coffee Shop

• Sunday Prison Ministry “Man in the Mirror” Discussion Group

• Saturday Morning “Coffee, Tea with Me” Women’s Discipleship ministry.

• Hospital Chaplaincy Ministry

• One on One Mentoring/Discipleship

In Christ,

Pastor Scott

The Supremacy of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 06 May 2025 03:34:57 GMT

In Him all things hold together...

Christ at the Center: Holding All Things Together

Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:15-20

“And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the Head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent. For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in Heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.” — Colossians 1:17–20 (ESV)

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians presents one of the most profound Christological passages in all of Scripture. In just four verses, we are given a sweeping vision of Jesus Christ that spans eternity, creation, the church, and the redemption of all things.

1. Christ Holds All Things Together (v.17)Paul begins by reminding us that Jesus is not just part of creation—He precedes it. “He is before all things,” indicating His eternal existence. But more than that, “in Him all things hold together.” Christ isn’t a distant architect who walked away from His design. He is the sustainer of the universe. Every atom, every star, every breath—held together by His will and power.

2. Christ is the Head of the Church (v.18)Jesus is not only supreme over creation but also over His redeemed people. As the Head of the body—the church—He leads, directs, and gives life to His followers. Paul goes on to say that He is the “firstborn from the dead,” a phrase rich with meaning.

This doesn’t mean Jesus was the first ever to be raised from the dead (after all, others were resurrected in Scripture), but that He is supreme over death itself. In biblical language, “firstborn” often refers not to birth order but to status and inheritance. It means “heir,” or the one with the rights and authority of the firstborn son. In this context, Jesus is the heir of resurrection life—the One who defeated death in a final and unrepeatable way. He was raised never to die again, and He now holds preeminence over life and death.

So this title doesn’t imply that Jesus was created—quite the opposite. Paul has already established that He is eternal, “before all things.” Rather, “firstborn from the dead” emphasizes His role as the victorious, resurrected King who guarantees our future resurrection. He is the prototype of the new creation and the source of eternal life for all who trust in Him.

3. Christ is Preeminent in Everything (v.18b)The phrase “that in everything He might be preeminent” is the heartbeat of this passage. Christ is not just important—He is supreme. In every realm—cosmic, spiritual, personal—He reigns. Christianity is not about fitting Jesus into our lives. It’s about realizing that our lives fit into Him.

4. The Fullness of God in Christ (v.19)In Jesus, “all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.” He is not a partial reflection of God—He is fully God. This was a radical statement in Paul’s time and remains so today. Jesus is not merely a prophet or teacher. He is God in the flesh—divine fullness walking among us.

5. Reconciliation Through the Cross (v.20)Finally, this passage culminates in the cross. The One who created and sustains all things also bore the cost to reconcile them. Through His blood, He makes peace—cosmic peace. The cross is not just about personal salvation; it is the hinge on which all of creation turns toward restoration.

Conclusion: Colossians 1:17–20 calls us to lift our eyes. Christ is not just a piece of our theology—He is our theology. He is before all, holds all, leads all, fills all, and redeems all. The more we see Him as Paul did, the more we realize: our lives only truly make sense when He is at the center.

As always we encourage you to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, for by them we can walk in the light with our Lord whilst in this dark world, bringing the message of redemption. Please visit us in person for much more worship and fellowship, and if you feel led to help this outreach ministry you can do so by clicking " Support our Ministry " at the bottom of our website or " donate " at the top. We thank you for joining us today and hope to see you in person for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Thanksgiving and Spiritual Maturity

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:47:54 GMT

A journey into Colossae

Walking Worthy: A Reflection on Colossians 1:1–14

In the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we are met with a beautiful mixture of thanksgiving, encouragement, and a powerful prayer that sets the tone for the entire epistle. Colossians 1:1–14 is not just an introduction—it’s a vision for what a Christ-centered life looks like.

1. A Community Rooted in Faith (vv. 1–8)

Paul begins with a warm greeting to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae. Right away, we see his heart for the church—he’s thankful. But his thanksgiving isn’t generic; it’s specific. He gives thanks for their faith in Christ Jesus, their love for all the saints, and their hope laid up in Heaven.

“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you…” (Colossians 1:3, ESV)

These three virtues—faith, love, and hope—are the core of Christian living. Faith anchors us in Christ, love pours out toward others, and hope keeps us pressing forward. And what’s amazing is that this hope comes through the Word of truth—the gospel (v. 5). The same gospel that was bearing fruit and growing all over the world was doing the same in their lives.

This passage reminds us: the gospel isn’t stagnant. It grows. It changes lives. And Paul honors the role of Epaphras, the one who shared this truth with them. Gospel growth often begins with one faithful person sharing the good news.

2. A Prayer for Spiritual Maturity (vv. 9–14)

From verse 9 onward, Paul shifts into a heartfelt prayer, and it’s one we would do well to make our own.

He prays that the Colossians would be:

Filled with the knowledge of His will

In all spiritual wisdom and understanding

So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord

What a powerful picture: knowing God’s will isn’t just about information—it’s about transformation. Paul ties knowing God’s will to walking in a way that pleases Him. A worthy walk includes bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God, and being strengthened with all power.

And not just any power—His glorious might—so that they may endure with patience and joy.

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son…” (Colossians 1:13, ESV)

These verses conclude with one of the most beautiful summaries of the gospel. We were in darkness—but He delivered us. We were lost—but He transferred us into the kingdom of Jesus. We were guilty—but in Him, we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Living It Out

Colossians 1:1–14 calls us to a deeper life in Christ. It calls us to gratitude, to spiritual growth, and to walk in a way that reflects the One who rescued us. The same gospel that transformed the Colossians is still at work today—bearing fruit in our lives when we remain rooted in Him.

So today, let’s ask ourselves:

Am I growing in my knowledge of God?

Is my walk pleasing to Him?

Am I relying on His strength to endure with joy?

May we, like the Colossians, be known for our faith, love, and hope—and may we walk worthy of the Lord who redeemed us.

We always encourage you to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, and we are no exception. Brothers and sisters, let us be like the noble Bereans, and do like John says in his 1st Epistle, test the spirits to be sure they are of God. We also desire that everyone pray and spend time with God every day, as often as humanly possible.

We invite you to visit us for much more and to contact us for any way we may be able to encourage you in your walk with Christ.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Family

***Part 2 Below (April 19th, 2025)***

All things through Christ...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:17:50 GMT

He supplies all our needs!

The Secret of Contentment – A Heartfelt Farewell in Philippians 4:10–23

As Paul closes his letter to the Philippians, he pens one of the most personal and profound sections in all his writings. Philippians 4:10–23 is a window into the Apostle’s heart—a beautiful mix of gratitude, encouragement, and deep spiritual truth.

Gratitude Rooted in Grace (v. 10)

"I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity." (Philippians 4:10, ESV)

Paul begins by thanking the Philippians for their renewed support—not because they had forgotten him, but because the opportunity hadn’t been there until now. His tone is gracious and understanding, showing us that true gratitude doesn’t demand but delights in the kindness of others. He rejoices in the Lord, recognizing that all provision ultimately comes from Him.

Learning Contentment in All Things (vv. 11–13)

These verses contain one of the most quoted lines in Scripture:

"I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content... I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:11, 13, ESV)

But this isn’t about conquering mountains or winning championships—Paul is talking about surviving both poverty and abundance, hunger and plenty. The secret he’s discovered is not in changing his circumstances but in relying on Christ. His strength doesn’t come from resources or comfort—it comes from Jesus Himself.

The Beauty of Gospel Partnership (vv. 14–16)

Paul commends the Philippians for being the only church that stood by him early on. Their giving wasn’t a one-time event—it was a pattern of faithful generosity. This partnership in the Gospel went beyond words; it was proven through sacrificial support.

Fruit That Increases to Your Credit (v. 17)

"Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit." (Philippians 4:17, ESV)

This is powerful—Paul isn’t after money, he’s after eternal reward for the Philippians. He sees their giving not as a transaction but as an investment in God's Kingdom, with eternal returns. It's a reminder that our generosity doesn’t go unnoticed by Heaven.

Paul’s words echo what he wrote to the Corinthian church:

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV)

The Philippians didn’t give out of guilt or obligation—they gave out of joy, out of love for Paul and a deep commitment to the Gospel. That kind of giving—cheerful, willing, Spirit-led—is the kind that delights the heart of God and produces lasting fruit.

God’s Provision and Glory (vv. 18–20)

Paul assures them that their gift was more than enough, and he uses priestly language to describe it: “a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.” (v. 18, ESV). Their generosity wasn’t just a financial transaction—it was worship.

Faithful giving doesn’t simply mean giving money. It’s about offering our hearts, our faithfulness, our time, and our very lives to God. Whether it’s through serving, praying, encouraging others, or simply walking in obedience day by day, we bring Him joy when we give of ourselves in love.

Then comes another well-loved promise:

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (v. 19, ESV)

This verse isn’t a blanket promise for luxury—it’s a promise for needs, rooted in the context of generous, Gospel-centered living. When we give faithfully, we can trust that He will provide for us out of His riches, not ours.

Final Greetings and the Grace of Jesus (vv. 21–23)

Paul ends with a warm greeting to all the saints, and a surprising detail:

"All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household." (v. 22, ESV)

Even in prison, Paul had been reaching people in the heart of the Roman empire! Though Paul was chained, the Gospel was never chained. The message of Christ continued to advance, even through the most unlikely circumstances. This is a reminder that no situation, no hardship, no opposition can stop what God has set in motion.

He closes with what we all need most:

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (v. 23, ESV)

This grace isn’t just a pleasant closing—it’s powerful, sustaining, and sufficient. Paul knew this personally. When he pleaded with the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh, God’s response was:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV)

Paul didn’t just preach grace—he lived by it. And that same grace is available to us. Whether we feel strong or weak, free or burdened, the grace of Jesus is what holds us together, strengthens our spirit, and carries us forward.

We pray this sermon blesses you in your walk with Christ, be sure to visit us online or in person for much more. Always be sure to check the scriptures and stay in them daily, until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Whatever is praiseworthy...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:28:52 GMT

Think on these things...

Finding Peace and Joy in Philippians 4:1-9

Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, our worries can feel overwhelming. Yet, the Apostle Paul gives us a powerful encouragement in Philippians 4:1-9 , a passage that overflows with practical wisdom on how to stand firm in faith, find peace in God, and cultivate a heart of joy.

Stand Firm in the Lord (Verse 1)

Paul begins by urging the Philippians to "stand firm in the Lord." This is a call to perseverance, a reminder that our foundation must be rooted in Christ. No matter what trials come our way, our strength lies in Him alone.

Unity and Reconciliation (Verses 2-3)

Paul specifically addresses a disagreement between two women, Euodia and Syntyche, urging them to "agree in the Lord." Conflict is inevitable, even among believers, but Paul emphasizes the importance of reconciliation and working together in the Gospel. This reminds us that unity in Christ is more important than personal disputes.

Rejoice Always (Verse 4)

Paul’s command to "rejoice in the Lord always" is not based on circumstances but on who God is. Joy in Christ is a constant, not something dictated by external situations. Even in trials, we can rejoice because our hope is in Him.

Let Your Gentleness Be Known (Verse 5)

We are called to reflect the character of Christ, being gentle and reasonable with others. This is a mark of spiritual maturity and a witness to those around us. The reminder that "the Lord is at hand" should motivate us to live with grace and patience.

Do Not Be Anxious—Pray Instead (Verses 6-7)

One of the most beloved passages in Scripture, these verses call us to replace anxiety with prayer. Instead of being consumed by worry, we are to bring our requests to God with thanksgiving. The promise? A peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Think on What is True and Good (Verse 8)

Our thought life has a profound impact on our emotions and actions. Paul instructs us to dwell on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. By focusing on these things, we align our minds with God’s truth rather than the worries of the world.

Follow Godly Examples (Verse 9)

Finally, Paul encourages believers to put into practice what they have learned from his example. Faith is not just about knowing God’s truth—it’s about living it out. And when we do, the God of peace will be with us.

Applying Philippians 4:1-9 to Our Lives

This passage gives us a roadmap to peace and joy in Christ:

Stand firm in faith, knowing that God is our foundation.

Seek reconciliation and unity with others.

Choose joy in every circumstance.

Live with gentleness, trusting that God is near.

Replace anxiety with prayer and thanksgiving.

Train our minds to focus on God’s truth.

Put faith into action through obedience.

By living this way, we experience the peace of God and the presence of the God of peace. Let’s embrace these truths daily, knowing that in Christ, we have everything we need to walk in joy and confidence.

We hope and pray this sermon blesses you in abundance of the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and the way we ought to live. We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, by which we can see more clearly in this dark world. Visit us online at faithrecoveryfellowship.org as well, for much more in ways of sermons, news, fellowship, donations and help in your walk with Christ.

We hope to see you each week, and encourage you to share the Gospel with others. If we fully believe that we do in fact have the truth, and know that Jesus is our salvation...we would do great injustice by keeping it to ourselves right?

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Eyes on Jesus

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:14:02 GMT

Run our race, striving toward Jesus

Pressing On Toward the Goal: A Reflection on Philippians 3:12-21

Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, victories and setbacks. As believers, our journey is marked by a pursuit of Christ—an ongoing process of growth, sanctification, and transformation. In Philippians 3:12-21 , the Apostle Paul gives us a powerful reminder of what it means to press on toward the goal of knowing Christ fully. His words are both encouraging and convicting, urging us to keep our eyes on the prize: our heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Not That I Have Already Obtained It

Paul begins this passage with humility: "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own" (Philippians 3:12, ESV). Even Paul, an apostle and devoted servant of Christ, recognized that he had not yet arrived. He was still in the process of being transformed, and he saw his faith journey as an active pursuit. This serves as a reminder that none of us have "arrived" spiritually; rather, we are all in the ongoing process of being conformed to the image of Christ.

Forgetting What Lies Behind and Straining Forward

One of the most powerful statements in this passage is in verse 13: "But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead." How often do we allow our past failures, regrets, or even successes to define us? Paul encourages us to let go of the past—whether good or bad—and to focus on what is ahead: a life lived for Christ and eternity with Him.

In a race, a runner does not look back; instead, he keeps his eyes fixed on the finish line. Similarly, we are called to keep our focus on Christ, pursuing Him with all that we are. Dwelling on past mistakes or achievements can hinder our growth, but pressing forward keeps us in step with the Spirit.

Our Citizenship is in Heaven

Paul contrasts those who live for earthly things with those who have their eyes set on eternity. He warns that many "walk as enemies of the cross of Christ" (v.18), whose focus is on worldly pleasures and temporary gains. However, for believers, "our citizenship is in Heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ" (v.20). This truth should shape how we live, make decisions, and view the trials we face.

As citizens of Heaven, our values, hopes, and aspirations should not be dictated by the world. Instead, we should be motivated by the promise of our future transformation when Christ returns. Paul reminds us that Jesus "will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body" (v.21), securing our eternal hope.

Pressing On in Faith

The Christian life is not a passive experience but an active pursuit. Paul’s encouragement to "press on" reminds us that our faith requires perseverance, intentionality, and reliance on Christ. We are called to run this race with endurance, keeping our eyes on Jesus and striving toward the goal of knowing Him more intimately.

As you reflect on Philippians 3:12-21 , ask yourself: Am I pressing on toward the goal? Am I letting go of the past and striving toward what lies ahead? Is my focus on earthly things or my heavenly citizenship?

Let us be a people who run this race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Christ, and looking forward to the day when we will see Him face to face.

We always encourage everyone to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, it's by God's word that we test all things to see if it is of the Spirit of God. We hope that this sermon is a blessing to you and helps you to find out where your eyes may be. Please visit us in person to worship, fellowship and share a meal, as we serve together.

Until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Knowing Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:41:46 GMT

Count all else as loss...

Welcome everyone!

Below is a rundown from our Pastor's sermon from Philippians 3:1-11 on Saturday night, we praise the Lord for Pastor Scott being back and feeling much better!

Counting Everything as Loss: A Reflection on Philippians 3:1-11

In Philippians 3:1-1 1, the Apostle Paul delivers a powerful message about the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. This passage challenges us to examine what we value most and calls us to find our true righteousness in Christ alone.

Rejoicing in the Lord (v.1)

Paul begins by urging believers to rejoice in the Lord. This joy is not rooted in circumstances but in a relationship with Christ. Rejoicing in Him provides stability in a world filled with uncertainty.

Warnings Against False Confidence (vv. 2-6)

Paul warns against placing confidence in the flesh, listing his own credentials as a devout Jew—circumcised on the eighth day, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee, zealous for the law, and blameless by human standards. However, he considers these accomplishments worthless compared to knowing Christ. This serves as a stark reminder that religious achievements, heritage, or personal effort cannot bring us righteousness before God.

The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ (vv. 7-9)

Paul declares that everything he once valued is now counted as loss for the sake of Christ. He emphasizes that true righteousness does not come from the law but through faith in Christ. His desire is not merely to know about Christ but to know Him personally and to be found in Him. This challenges us to consider whether we are relying on our own works or fully trusting in Christ’s righteousness.

Knowing Christ Through Suffering and Resurrection (vv. 10-11)

Paul expresses a deep longing to know Christ in both His suffering and resurrection. To know Christ is to share in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, with the hope of attaining the resurrection. This is an invitation to a life of surrender, where our greatest joy is not in avoiding hardship but in becoming more like Christ.

Application for Today

Where is your confidence? Are you relying on personal achievements, good works, or reputation? Paul reminds us that these things cannot save us—only Christ can.
Do you count everything as loss for Christ? What in your life competes with the surpassing worth of knowing Him?
Are you willing to share in Christ’s sufferings? True discipleship involves embracing both the cost and the joy of following Jesus.

Paul’s words call us to a radical shift in perspective—away from worldly gain and self-righteousness and toward a life that treasures Christ above all. May we, like Paul, seek to be found in Him, not having a righteousness of our own, but that which comes through faith in Christ.

“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” ( Philippians 3:8, ESV )

We hope and pray this sermon, and video are of great benefit to you. We also encourage you to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures, as in Jude, we must contend earnestly for the faith, given once for all time to the saints. We hope to see you next week and encourage you to come and worship with us, share a meal after service and fellowship with other brothers and sisters!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Praise the Lord!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:51:49 GMT

Let us praise the Lord above all things!

Rejoicing in the Lord: A Reflection on Psalm 33

Psalm 33 is a beautiful call to worship, reminding us to lift our voices in praise to the LORD for His unfailing love, faithfulness, and sovereign power. This psalm invites us to recognize His hand in creation, His justice in ruling the nations, and His steadfast love toward those who trust in Him. In a world full of uncertainty, Psalm 33 offers a foundation of hope rooted in the unchanging character of God.

A Call to Praise

The psalm begins with an exhortation to rejoice:

“Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.” (Psalm 33:1, ESV)

We are reminded that worship is not just an act of duty but a fitting response for those who follow God. Our praise is to be joyful and sincere, expressed through music and singing, acknowledging the goodness of the One who created us.

The Sovereignty of God in Creation

Psalm 33:6-9 highlights God’s power in creation:

“ By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.” (Psalm 33:6, ESV)

God spoke, and the universe came into existence. This truth reassures us that He holds all things together, and nothing is beyond His control. The vastness of creation is a testimony to His authority, inviting us to stand in awe of His majesty.

God’s Justice and Plans

Verses 10-11 contrast human plans with God’s eternal purposes:

“The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations.” (Psalm 33:10-11, ESV)

Worldly powers and human ambitions may rise and fall, but God’s plans remain steadfast. This truth provides peace in uncertain times, assuring us that He is always in control, directing history according to His will.

Trusting in God’s Unfailing Love

Psalm 33 concludes with a personal call to trust in the LORD’s steadfast love:

“Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name.” (Psalm 33:20-21, ESV)

The psalmist reminds us that God is both our protector and our source of joy. In times of trouble, we can rely on His faithfulness, knowing that His love never wavers.

Applying Psalm 33 to Our Lives

Psalm 33 is a call to praise, trust, and hope in God. It reminds us that:

Worship is a joyful response to His goodness.
He is sovereign over creation and history.
His plans endure, even when human plans fail.
Our hope rests in His steadfast love.

As we meditate on this psalm, may we be encouraged to lift our hearts in praise and place our trust fully in the LORD, knowing that He reigns with wisdom, power, and love.

We pray that Pastor McKee's message resonates with you soundly, and we encourage you to watch and share. We also remind everyone to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures, our very present help in this life is Jesus and without His word we are blind to this world's guile. We hope to see you next week, and ask that you pray for Pastor Scott for his recovery that he returns next week as well.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Where do you seek healing?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:10:06 GMT

Christ, not superstition, is our healing!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Saturday night we were blessed to listen to what God has taught us through the book of John 5:1-15 . We invite you today to read over today's post, watch the video, check all things through the lens of the scriptures and glory be to the Lord, rejoice in His goodness! Come and hear Pastor Jaime today as he takes us through the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

The Healing at Bethesda: Jesus vs. the Power of Superstition

John 5:1-15 recounts one of the most striking miracles of Jesus: the healing of a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda. While at first glance, this passage highlights Jesus’ authority over sickness, a deeper look reveals how this moment also contrasts the true power of God with the misguided hopes placed in ancient superstitions, particularly those linked to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing.

The Pool of Bethesda and Its Legend

The Pool of Bethesda was located in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a large, two-pool complex, likely used for both Jewish purification rites and healing rituals. However, an intriguing aspect of this pool was the local legend surrounding it. Many believed that, at certain times, an angel would stir the waters, and whoever stepped in first would be healed. Some scholars suggest that this belief may have been influenced by Greco-Roman healing practices, particularly those associated with Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing.

Asclepius was often depicted with a serpent-entwined staff, a symbol still used in medicine today. His healing sanctuaries, called Asclepions, were scattered across the Roman world. At these sites, the sick would seek healing through rituals, dream incubation, and the waters of sacred pools. The belief in Bethesda’s waters having curative properties mirrors these pagan healing traditions, indicating that some in Jerusalem may have blended their Jewish faith with contemporary superstitions.

Jesus Confronts False Hope with True Healing

In the passage, Jesus approaches a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. This man, like many others, waited by the pool, hoping for a chance to be healed. When Jesus asks him, “Do you want to be healed?” the man does not directly answer but instead explains how he has no one to help him into the water when it is stirred.

Here, we see the contrast between human superstition and divine power. The man’s hope is in the waters, but Jesus redirects him to Himself. With a simple command, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk,” Jesus heals him instantly—no waiting for stirred waters, no rituals, no reliance on a supposed angel. Jesus demonstrates that true healing comes not from legends or human efforts but from the authority of the Son of God.

The Religious Leaders’ Backlash

Rather than celebrating the miracle, the Jewish leaders criticize the healed man for carrying his mat on the Sabbath. Their rigid legalism blinds them to the greater truth: Jesus, as the Lord of the Sabbath, has the power to heal and restore. The man later identifies Jesus to the authorities, leading to growing opposition against Him.

How this Applies to Us Today

This passage challenges us to examine where we place our hope. Like the man at Bethesda, we can sometimes put our trust in rituals, traditions, or even modern-day equivalents of “stirred waters” rather than in Christ. Jesus calls us to turn away from misplaced hope and trust fully in Him. His healing is not just physical but spiritual—offering forgiveness, renewal, and eternal life to all who believe.

John 5:1-15 is not just about a healing; it’s about a divine confrontation between truth and superstition, showing that Jesus alone has the power to make us whole.

We hope to see you next week that we can worship together, fellowship and share a meal after service. With that all said, we pray the Lord causes you to enjoy His Word daily, seeing that He truly is our enjoyment, our hope, our life.

Until we meet again, lets go server our King!

FRF Family

Shine bright in this world!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:43:08 GMT

Work out our salvation with fear and trembling...

Welcome Everyone!

We pray Saturday night's sermon is beneficial to you as it was us. We encourage you to watch, check everything thru the lens of the scriptures, share and worship with us. Below is the scripture we covered in Philippians 2:12-18 , may the Lord guide you in this study.

Shining as Lights in the World: A Reflection on Philippians 2:12-18

Philippians 2:12-18 is a powerful passage that calls believers to live in obedience, perseverance, and joy as they reflect the light of Christ in the world. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Philippian church, exhorts them to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (v. 12) while relying on God's grace and power. This passage serves as a call to active faith, a reminder of God's work in us, and an encouragement to shine brightly in a dark world.

Obedience and Dependence on God (Verses 12-13)

Paul begins by urging the Philippians to continue in obedience, not just when he is present but even more in his absence. The phrase "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" does not imply earning salvation, but rather living it out with reverence and humility. Paul immediately clarifies that "it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure" (v. 13). This verse reassures us that while we are called to active faith, it is ultimately God who empowers us to live righteously.

A Life Without Grumbling (Verse 14)

Paul then instructs believers to "do all things without grumbling or disputing." This may seem like a small command, but it has profound implications. Complaining and arguing not only disrupt Christian unity but also dim our witness to the world. Instead, we are to cultivate contentment and a spirit of cooperation, reflecting Christ's humility and love.

Shining as Lights in the World (Verses 15-16)

When we live in obedience and without grumbling, we shine "as lights in the world" (v. 15). The world is filled with darkness—sin, confusion, and despair—but believers are called to be distinct. We do this by "holding fast to the word of life" (v. 16), remaining steadfast in Scripture and proclaiming the truth of the Gospel. Our lives should radiate hope and holiness, pointing others to Christ.

Rejoicing in the Sacrifice (Verses 17-18)

Paul expresses his willingness to be "poured out as a drink offering" for the sake of the Gospel, a reference to his potential martyrdom. Yet, rather than seeing this as a loss, he rejoices and encourages the Philippians to do the same. True joy is found in serving Christ, even in suffering. This passage reminds us that our sacrifices for the faith are not in vain but are part of the greater mission of glorifying God.

Living Out Philippians 2:12-18 Today

This passage challenges us to live out our faith in tangible ways. Are we working out our salvation with a heart that depends on God? Do we avoid complaining and embrace contentment? Are we shining brightly in a dark world, holding fast to the word of life? As we reflect on these verses, let us strive to live in a way that glorifies Christ, knowing that our labor in the Lord is never in vain.

May we all be lights in this world, standing firm in faith and rejoicing in the work God is doing in and through us.

We hope to see you next week and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Humility, Exaltation...Mind of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:40:27 GMT

Let this mind be in you...

Welcome Family!

We pray that this week's sermon is a blessing to you, as we study deeper what it looks like to have the mind of Christ. May God forever be the light unto our path.

The Mind of Christ: A Call to Humility and Exaltation

Philippians 2:5-11 is one of the most profound passages in Scripture, revealing both the humility and exaltation of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul calls believers to adopt the same mindset that Jesus displayed, one of selflessness, obedience, and ultimate glory.

"Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the Name that is above every name, so that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." ( Philippians 2:5-11, ESV )

The Humility of Christ

Paul begins by urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ. Jesus, though fully God, did not cling to His divine privileges but willingly took on the form of a servant. His incarnation was not a loss of deity but an addition of humanity. He chose to humble Himself, experiencing the full depth of human suffering and submission.

This passage calls us to reflect on our own hearts. In a world that promotes self-promotion and personal gain, Jesus' example teaches us to lay aside pride and embrace servanthood. True greatness is found in humility and sacrificial love.

The Obedience of Christ

Christ’s humility was not just an outward appearance but a lived reality. He obeyed the Father’s will to the point of death— even the most shameful and excruciating form of execution, crucifixion. His obedience was not passive but intentional. He willingly bore our sins, taking on the punishment we deserved.

As followers of Christ, we are called to obedience as well. This means surrendering our will to God’s, trusting that His ways are higher than ours. Whether in small daily choices or in life-altering decisions, we are to walk in submission to His Word, just as Christ did.

The Exaltation of Christ

Because of His obedience and sacrifice, God exalted Jesus to the highest place. He has been given the Name above all names— the Name at which every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. This moment of universal recognition is inevitable. All of creation will one day acknowledge Christ’s Lordship, either in joyful worship or in fearful realization.

The exaltation of Christ assures us that humility and obedience are never in vain. Just as Jesus was lifted up in glory, we too, as His followers, will share in His victory. God honors those who humble themselves before Him.

Living in the Mindset of Christ

This passage challenges us to examine our own lives. Are we reflecting the humility, obedience, and trust that Jesus demonstrated? Are we living for His glory rather than our own? As we meditate on Philippians 2:5-11 , may we be inspired to embrace the servant-hearted nature of Christ, knowing that in due time, God will exalt those who walk in His ways.

Let us strive to have the mind of Christ— a mind of humility, obedience, and unwavering devotion to the glory of God the Father.

We always encourage you to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, like the noble Bereans. Spend time with our Lord, daily, in His word...there is nothing else that can compare. Don't hesitate to contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

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To live is Christ...!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:40:16 GMT

To die is gain...

Welcome Brothers and Sisters!

We hope you enjoy this summary from Saturday's sermon on Philippians 1:19-30 , God has blessed us so wonderfully in allowing us to know Him through His Word.

Embracing the Paradox: "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain" Philippians 1:19-30

In Philippians 1:19-30, the Apostle Paul writes with profound conviction and an almost paradoxical clarity about the Christian life and what it means to live and die in Christ. The phrase "To live is Christ, to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21) is central to Paul's message and serves as a powerful reminder of the eternal perspective that shapes the Christian faith.

The Context of Paul's Message

Paul is writing this letter from prison, facing uncertainty about his future. Despite his dire circumstances, he is filled with joy and confidence, not in his own strength, but in Christ. He acknowledges that his deliverance and hope are rooted in the prayers of the Philippians and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:19).

"To Live is Christ"

Paul's declaration that "to live is Christ" encapsulates his understanding of the Christian life. For Paul, living means embodying Christ's teachings, serving others, and spreading the Gospel. His identity, purpose, and actions are all centered around Christ. Every aspect of his life is dedicated to reflecting Christ's love and grace. This statement is a call for believers to examine their own lives and consider how closely they align with the life and teachings of Jesus.

Living for Christ means prioritizing spiritual growth, engaging in meaningful relationships, and actively participating in the mission of the church. It involves sacrificial love, humility, and a deep sense of purpose that transcends worldly ambitions. Paul's life is a testament to the transformative power of Christ and the fulfillment that comes from living a life dedicated to Him.

"To Die is Gain"

While the idea of gain through death may seem counterintuitive, Paul explains that for believers, death is not an end, but a glorious beginning. It is the gateway to eternal life with Christ, free from suffering, pain, and the limitations of the earthly body. Paul views death as gain because it means being united with Christ in a more profound and complete way.

This perspective challenges the fear and uncertainty that often accompany thoughts of death. For Christians, it offers hope and assurance that, no matter what trials and tribulations they face in this life, there is an eternal reward awaiting them. It also emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects Christ, knowing that this life is a temporary journey towards an eternal home.

Living Between the Tension

Paul acknowledges the tension between the desire to continue living and serving Christ on earth and the longing to be with Him in eternity. He expresses a desire to depart and be with Christ, which he describes as "far better" (Philippians 1:23). However, he also recognizes the importance of remaining in the flesh for the sake of the Philippians and their growth in faith (Philippians 1:24-25).

This tension reflects the dual aspects of Christian existence: the call to live a meaningful and impactful life on earth, and the hope of eternal life with Christ. It is a reminder that our time on earth is valuable and should be spent in faithful service, but our ultimate goal and joy lie in the presence of Christ.

Conclusion

Paul's words in Philippians 1:19-30 challenge believers to adopt an eternal perspective that shapes their daily lives. "To live is Christ, to die is gain" is not just a profound statement, but a guiding principle that transforms how Christians view life and death. It encourages a life of purpose, dedication, and hope, anchored in the promise of eternal life with Christ. As we reflect on Paul's message, may we be inspired to live fully for Christ, knowing that in Him, both life and death hold immeasurable gain.

We truly hope to see you next week, and encourage you to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures. There is no other place that can give you knowledge of Christ Jesus, than the Word of God. Contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk, and with that said...until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Journey through Philippians

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:46:40 GMT

Let's start in Acts 16 together first...

A Journey with Philippians 1:1-6

Preface: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship (Acts 16:1-10)

Before diving into the first chapter of Philippians, it's essential to set the stage by revisiting Acts 16:1-10 . This passage recounts Paul's second missionary journey, where he meets Timothy in Lystra. Timothy, a young disciple, quickly becomes a significant companion in Paul's ministry.

Paul, guided by the Holy Spirit, ventures into the regions of Phrygia and Galatia but is redirected from entering certain areas. It's during this time that Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia, pleading for help. This vision leads Paul and his companions, including Timothy, to Macedonia, ultimately bringing them to Philippi.

Philippians 1:1-6: A Letter of Gratitude and Joy

Paul's letter to the Philippians is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and joy, reflecting the deep bond formed during his time in Philippi. Philippians 1:1-6 (ESV) reads:

"Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."

1. The Foundation of Thanksgiving

Paul begins his letter with a warm greeting, extending grace and peace from God. His immediate expression of gratitude sets the tone for the entire epistle. Paul fondly remembers the Philippians and their unwavering support for his ministry. Despite his imprisonment, Paul's joy is evident, rooted in the fellowship he shares with the Philippian believers.

2. A Prayerful Connection

Paul's prayers for the Philippians are filled with joy, reflecting the mutual love and respect between them. This joy is not superficial but deeply intertwined with their shared mission—the spreading of the gospel. Their partnership, or "koinonia," in the gospel, is a testament to their commitment and dedication.

3. Confidence in God's Work

One of the most profound statements in this passage is Paul's assurance that "He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion." This promise underscores the steadfast faith that God is at work in the lives of believers. It is a reminder that the journey of faith is ongoing and that God's transformative power continues to shape and mold His followers.

Conclusion: Embracing Joy and Confidence

Philippians 1:1-6 serves as a powerful reminder of the joy and confidence that stems from a life committed to the gospel. Paul's gratitude, joyful prayers, and unwavering faith in God's work are an inspiration to believers today. As we reflect on this passage, let us also embrace the joy of fellowship and the confidence that God will continue to work in and through us.

We hope and pray that this new year that God has so graciously blessed us with is one where you grow in your relationship with Him. God is so very good, and is worthy of all honor, glory and praise...let us worship together, grow together and be about the Gospel work together. With that said brothers and sisters, we hope to see you each week at 7pm Saturday night for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

*****Part 2 - Philippians 1:7-11 Added*****

Reflecting on Philippians 1:7-11: Embracing Love and Growth in Faith

As we delve into Philippians 1:7-11 , we uncover a profound message of love, partnership, and spiritual growth that the Apostle Paul shares with the believers in Philippi. Let's explore the richness of these verses and how they can inspire us in our own faith journeys.

Verse 7: A Deep Connection

"It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me."

Paul's heartfelt connection with the Philippians is evident in this verse. He recognizes their shared commitment to the gospel and acknowledges their role as partners in grace. This reminds us that our spiritual relationships are built on a foundation of mutual support, love, and shared purpose, even in challenging times.

Verse 8: Longing with Affection

"God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus."

Paul's deep longing for the Philippians demonstrates the genuine love and affection he has for them. This Christ-like love transcends mere friendship; it is a profound spiritual bond that reflects the compassion and empathy of Jesus Himself. We are called to cultivate such love in our own lives, nurturing relationships that reflect the heart of Christ.

Verses 9-11: Abounding Love and Insightful Growth

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God."

In these verses, Paul prays for the Philippians' love to overflow with knowledge and insight. This combination of love and wisdom equips believers to make discerning choices that align with God's will. The ultimate goal is to live pure and blameless lives, bearing the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ. This growth in love and righteousness brings glory and praise to God.

Applying the Message

Philippians 1:7-11 challenges us to reflect on our own spiritual relationships and personal growth. Are we nurturing our connections with fellow believers with Christ-like love and affection? Are we seeking to grow in knowledge and insight, allowing our love to guide our discernment and actions? As we embrace these principles, we can experience deeper spiritual fulfillment and contribute to the glory of God.

Conclusion

Paul's message in Philippians 1:7-11 serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of love, partnership, and growth in our faith journeys. Let us strive to embody these values in our daily lives, fostering genuine connections and pursuing spiritual maturity. In doing so, we honor God and reflect His love to the world around us.

***Part 3 Philippians 1:12-18 added from January 11th, 2025 sermon***

Finding Joy in Adversity: A Reflection on Philippians 1:12-18

Life’s challenges often appear as insurmountable obstacles that cloud our vision and dampen our spirits. Yet, the Apostle Paul offers us a transformative perspective on adversity in Philippians 1:12-18 . His words, penned from a Roman prison, reveal a profound truth: joy can be found even in the most trying circumstances.

The Passage

"I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice."

— Philippians 1:12-18 (ESV)

Embracing Our Chains

Paul’s imprisonment could easily have been a source of despair, yet he sees it as an opportunity for the Gospel. His "imprisonment for Christ" becomes a testament to his unwavering faith and dedication. Through his adversity, Paul’s witness reaches the imperial guard and beyond, illustrating how God can use even our darkest times for His glory.

Confidence in the Lord

Remarkably, Paul’s endurance emboldens other believers. Witnessing his unwavering faith, they find courage to proclaim the Gospel fearlessly. This ripple effect emphasizes that our responses to trials can inspire and strengthen others around us.

The Motives Behind the Message

Paul addresses a delicate issue—those who preach Christ from impure motives. Yet, he chooses to focus on the bigger picture: Christ is proclaimed. This highlights Paul’s selflessness and dedication to the Gospel, teaching us to rise above personal slights and focus on our shared mission.

Rejoicing in Every Circumstance

Paul’s joy is not dependent on his situation but on the advancement of the Gospel. This is a powerful reminder that true joy transcends our circumstances and is rooted in our relationship with Christ. Despite his chains, Paul rejoices because the message of Christ is spreading.

Applying Paul’s Perspective

In our lives, we face various forms of "chains"—hardships, disappointments, and setbacks. Paul’s perspective encourages us to look beyond our struggles and see how God might be at work. Our challenges can become platforms for His grace and glory. By embracing the mind of Christ, we can find joy and purpose even in adversity.

Conclusion

Philippians 1:12-18 invites us to adopt a kingdom perspective, finding joy in the advancement of the Gospel regardless of our circumstances. Paul’s life exemplifies that our faith and witness can shine brightest in our darkest moments. Let us be inspired by his example, confident that God can use our trials for His greater purpose.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Faithful Brethren

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:52:59 GMT

Together we walk, in Christ...never alone

Welcome Brothers and Sisters,

As we reflect below with the message from Saturday's sermon on Ephesians 6:21-23 , we encourage you to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures. Let the Lord guide you in His word always.

Staying Connected in Faith: Reflections on Ephesians 6:21-23

As we reach the closing verses of Ephesians, Paul's words in 6:21-23 serve as a heartfelt farewell, wrapping up his powerful letter to the believers in Ephesus. These final verses might seem simple, but they carry profound lessons on the importance of community, encouragement, and the enduring power of God's peace and grace.

Paul’s Trusted Messenger: Tychicus

Paul introduces Tychicus, a "beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord," who will bring the Ephesians news about Paul and offer encouragement to their hearts. Tychicus's role highlights the significance of trusted companions in our faith journey. In a time without modern communication, Tychicus's mission was crucial for maintaining the connection between Paul and the churches he nurtured. His faithfulness and dedication remind us of the value of reliable friends and fellow believers who support and uplift us.

A Message of Peace, Love, and Grace

Paul concludes with a blessing: "Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible" ( Ephesians 6:23-24, ESV ). These words encapsulate the essence of Christian fellowship—peace, love, faith, and grace. Paul's prayer for peace is a reminder of the tranquility that comes from living in harmony with God's will and with one another.

Love, particularly love rooted in faith, is central to the Christian life. Paul emphasizes that this love is not merely an emotion but a steadfast commitment that mirrors Christ's love for the Church. It's a love that sustains and strengthens us, even in the face of trials.

Grace, the unmerited favor from God, is extended to all who love Jesus with an undying love. This grace is the foundation of our salvation and the source of our strength and hope. It’s a reminder that our relationship with God is not based on our efforts but on His boundless love and mercy.

The Importance of Community

The closing of Ephesians underscores the importance of staying connected and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys. Whether through a trusted friend like Tychicus or the communal blessings of peace, love, and grace, Paul’s final words remind us that we are not alone in our faith walk. We need each other’s encouragement, prayers, and presence to grow and thrive.

As we reflect on these verses, let's strive to be like Tychicus—faithful, encouraging, and dedicated to fostering connections among believers. Let’s embrace the peace, love, faith, and grace that Paul prayed for, and let it flow through our lives, touching those around us.

Conclusion

Ephesians 6:21-23 might be brief, but its message is profound. In a world where isolation can often feel overwhelming, these verses remind us of the importance of community and the sustaining power of God's grace. As we go about our daily lives, let's seek to build up one another, stay connected in faith, and live out the love and peace that comes from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you for joining us in this reflection. May God's grace and peace be with you always, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

Merry Christmas from,

FRF Family

Armor of God

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:35:56 GMT

Be wrapped in God's armor always...

Welcome Everyone!

In this video, we delve into Ephesians 6:10-20 , where Paul urges believers to put on the full armor of God. This passage provides a powerful metaphor for spiritual warfare, detailing how we can stand firm against the challenges and temptations of life. We'll explore each piece of armor and its significance in our daily battles, emphasizing how each relates to Jesus Christ and not on our own works:

Belt of Truth: Represents Jesus as the Truth, holding everything together.

Breastplate of Righteousness: Symbolizes Christ's righteousness, which protects our hearts.

Feet Fitted with the Readiness of the Gospel of Peace: Reflects the peace we have in Christ, enabling us to stand firm.

Shield of Faith: Our faith in Jesus helps us to extinguish the flaming arrows of doubt, fear, and temptation.

Helmet of Salvation: Protects our minds by reminding us of our salvation through Christ.

Sword of the Spirit: Represents the Word of God, which is empowered by the Spirit of Christ.

Paul used the metaphor of Roman armor because it was a familiar and powerful image for his audience. Roman soldiers were well-known for their discipline, strength, and effectiveness in battle. By comparing spiritual protection to Roman armor, Paul emphasized the importance of being fully prepared and equipped for spiritual warfare, just as soldiers were for physical battles. Importantly, this armor represents the protection and strength we receive from Jesus Christ , not from our own efforts.

Join us as we uncover the strategies to remain steadfast in faith and victorious in our spiritual journey. Be sure to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures, and we hope to see you each week for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Parents, Children, Masters and Slaves

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:02:16 GMT

Love, Obedience and Equal footing before God

Welcome Everyone,

In this video, we explore Ephesians 6:1-9 , a passage filled with timeless principles on family relationships and work ethic. Paul begins by addressing children, urging them to obey and honor their parents as a way to live a blessed and prosperous life. He then speaks to fathers, encouraging them to nurture their children with love and guidance, rather than provoking them to anger. Paul also provides practical advice for slaves and masters in the Roman Era, highlighting the importance of serving others with sincerity and respect, as if serving Christ. Roman slaves weren't treated as more than property, thus Christ calls us to remember we are all equal before God. Join us as we delve into these powerful verses and uncover their relevance for our lives today, fostering harmonious relationships both at home and in the workplace. Be sure to check all things through the lens of the scriptures and we hope to see you each week for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Biblical Marriage

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:22:58 GMT

Submission, sacrifice, marriage and the church...

Welcome Everyone!

In this video, we dive deep into Ephesians 5:22-33 , exploring the profound teachings on love and respect within marriage. Discover how these verses call husbands to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her. We'll discuss the powerful symbolism of this relationship and its significance in building strong, loving marriages that reflect the unity and devotion of Christ and the Church. Join us for an enlightening study on these essential principles and their timeless relevance.

Please join us today, and we also encourage you to check the scriptures always...being just like the noble Bereans. We hope to see you each week, we have study on Tuesdays for men, Saturday for the ladies, prayer on Wednesday nights and of course worship, fellowship along with a meal on Saturdays. We are ready to help you in your walk with the Lord as much as we can.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Ephesians Review

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:07:14 GMT

Ephesians 1-4

Welcome Everyone!

Join us as we review the last four chapters of the book of Ephesians, before we jump into the 5th book next Saturday. In this comprehensive review, we explore Paul's profound teachings on grace, unity, and the new life in Christ. From the spiritual blessings in Christ to the call for unity and the transformative power of God’s love, Pastor Scott breaks down each chapter and uncovers the timeless lessons within. Whether you're new to the faith or looking to deepen your understanding, this study of Ephesians 1-4 will enrich your spiritual journey and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

***Update***

Below is the follow up sermon for Walk in the Light covering that topic in Ephesians 5:1-21

FRF Family

The New Self

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:35:56 GMT

Put on Christ...like a parachute!

Transforming Lives: A Reflection on Ephesians 4:17-32

In Ephesians 4:17-32 , Paul urges believers to live differently from the world around them. This passage is a powerful call to transformation, challenging us to shed our old ways and embrace a new life in Christ.

Paul begins by highlighting the futility of living as the Gentiles do, characterized by darkened understanding and separation from the life of God. He contrasts this with the life of a believer, who is called to put off the old self and its deceitful desires. Instead, we are to be renewed in the spirit of our minds and put on the new self, created to be like Christ in true righteousness and holiness.

The passage continues with practical instructions on how to live out this new life. Paul emphasizes the importance of speaking truth, managing anger, and avoiding theft and unwholesome talk. He calls for kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, mirroring the love and forgiveness we have received from God.

In essence, Ephesians 4:17-32 challenges us to examine our lives and make conscious changes that reflect our faith. It's a call to live with integrity, embodying the values of our new life in Christ. By following these instructions, we can experience personal transformation and contribute to a community built on love, truth, and righteousness.

We hope this summarizes the sermon from Saturday night well, and hope to see you next week to worship, fellowship and share a meal afterward with us. Always remember to check all things according to the lens of the scriptures and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Gifts for Believers

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:48:39 GMT

Building up one another in love...

Ephesians 4:7-12 unveils the richness of the gifts bestowed upon each believer by Christ. These verses highlight the unique grace given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. This grace is not uniform but tailored to our individual roles and purposes within the church.

Paul starts by emphasizing that grace has been given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. The passage further explains that Christ, after his ascension, gave gifts to his people. These gifts are not merely talents or abilities, but roles meant to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Among these roles, Paul lists apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Each role is distinct yet crucial in nurturing and edifying the church.

The purpose of these gifts is clear: to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. This building up is not just about growth in numbers but spiritual maturity and unity in faith. As each member exercises their gifts, the church moves closer to the fullness of Christ, achieving greater unity and maturity.

In essence, Ephesians 4:7-12 invites us to recognize the gifts within the church. It reminds us that every believer has a unique contribution to make, and that our collective efforts lead to a stronger, more unified body of Christ. Let this passage inspire us to embrace our gifts and use them for the greater good, building up the church in love and unity.

We hope this message summary from Saturday's sermon is helpful and hope to see you each week for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. With that said, always check everything according to the scriptures and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Unity in the Body of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:44:54 GMT

Called to be one, as He is one

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We hope you are enjoying this blessed day that the Lord has given us all. Below is a summary from last Saturday's message as we started the 4th chapter of Ephesians. We encourage you to always check everything according to the scriptures and share the Gospel at every chance you get.

Living a Life Worthy of Your Calling: A Reflection on Ephesians 4:1-5

In Ephesians 4:1-5 , the Apostle Paul urges us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. This call isn't just a gentle reminder; it is a profound instruction that resonates with the very core of our Christian journey.

Paul begins with a heartfelt plea for us to walk in humility, gentleness, and patience. These virtues are not just ideals to aspire to, but essential components of a life grounded in faith. Humility keeps us grounded, gentleness fosters empathy, and patience allows us to bear with one another in love.

The passage emphasizes the importance of unity within the body of Christ. Paul calls on us to make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. This unity isn't merely a superficial agreement, but a deep, spiritual connection that binds us as one body in Christ.

Paul highlights that there is one body and one Spirit, just as we were called to one hope. This is central to our faith. We share one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. This profound unity calls us to transcend our differences and embrace the common purpose of glorifying God.

In essence, Ephesians 4:1-5 challenges us to reflect on our lives and strive to live in a manner worthy of our divine calling. It encourages us to embody humility, gentleness, patience, and love in our daily interactions, and to work diligently to preserve the unity of the Spirit. As we meditate on these verses, let us commit to fostering unity and peace within our communities, living out our faith with integrity and grace.

We pray that this has been helpful and hope to see you each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Spiritual Prayer for Strength

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:31:00 GMT

He can do more than we can imagine...

Welcome Brothers and sisters!

We hope that you find the summary below helpful as we can watch, share, listen, worship and study together all the wonderful things of our Lord and God. We encourage you to always check everything through the lens of the scriptures, like the noble Bereans and be sure to share the Gospel whenever the chance arises.

Finding Strength in Love: A Reflection on Ephesians 3:14-21

In Ephesians 3:14-21 , we are given a glimpse into the depth of Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. This passage stands as a powerful reminder of the infinite strength and love that comes from God.

Paul begins by kneeling before the Father, a gesture that signifies deep reverence and humility. He prays that the believers may be strengthened with power through the Spirit in their inner being. This strength isn't about physical might but a profound spiritual resilience that helps us navigate the trials and tribulations of life.

The core of this passage lies in the prayer for Christ to dwell in our hearts through faith. Paul emphasizes the importance of being rooted and established in love. This foundation of love is what enables us to grasp the vast dimensions of Christ's love—its width, length, height, and depth. Such love surpasses knowledge, filling us with the fullness of God.

The closing verses of the passage remind us of God's immeasurable power. Paul declares that God is able to do infinitely more than we could ever ask or imagine, according to His power at work within us. This assurance serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging us to trust in God's plan for our lives.

In essence, Ephesians 3:14-21 is a call to deepen our faith and love, drawing strength from Jesus Christ our Lord. It challenges us to embrace the boundless love of Christ and to live out this love in our daily interactions. Let this passage inspire us to seek spiritual growth and to trust in the limitless power of God working within us.

With that said, until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Gospel Mystery

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:01:08 GMT

A Mystery revealed in Christ Jesus

Welcome everyone!

We invite you to review our summary from Saturday night's sermon on Ephesians 3:1-13 , always remembering to check everything through the lens of the scriptures. Everything we do in life, must be reviewed through the scriptures...God's word gives us the way to live rightly. Don't forget that even the Apostle Paul called the Bereans more noble than others, as they checked everything he said to the scriptures to make sure what he said was true!

The Mystery of Christ Revealed: Ephesians 3:1-13

In Ephesians 3:1-13 , Paul unveils a profound mystery that had been hidden for ages but is now revealed through the gospel. This passage is a powerful reminder of God’s plan for humanity and the boundless grace extended to all.

Paul begins by identifying himself as a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of the Gentiles. He emphasizes that the mystery was made known to him by revelation, a mystery that was not disclosed to previous generations. This mystery is that through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members of one body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus.

Paul’s role in this divine plan is to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ and to make plain the administration of this mystery. He highlights that this revelation demonstrates God’s manifold wisdom, which is now made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms.

The passage concludes with an encouragement not to be discouraged by Paul’s sufferings, as they are for the glory of the believers. This section of Ephesians is a beautiful testament to the unity of God’s plan, breaking down barriers and bringing together all people under the promise of Christ.

In reflecting on these verses, we are reminded of the incredible grace that allows us to approach God with freedom and confidence. It challenges us to embrace the unity of the body of Christ and to live out the love that Paul so passionately preached.

We hope these sermons, and our radio messages are helpful in your Christian walk and encourage you to come and worship with us each week all starting Saturday at 7pm. We like to sit and fellowship afterward with a meal too! With that said, until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

One in Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:41:57 GMT

No more separation!

Welcome brothers and sisters,

As we go over Saturday's sermon, we want to first give thanks to God for allowing us to share this great message of the Gospel of Peace. We invite you to watch, share and as always check everything through the lens of the scriptures. Don't forget to visit us in person each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward all starting at 7pm.

Unity in Christ: A Reflection on Ephesians 2:11-22

In Ephesians 2:11-22 , the Apostle Paul addresses a profound transformation that has taken place through Christ. This passage is a powerful reminder of the unity and peace that Jesus brings to all believers, breaking down the barriers that once divided us.

Remembering Our Past

Paul begins by urging the Gentile believers to remember their past. They were once “separated from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12). This stark reminder serves to highlight the incredible change that has occurred through Jesus.

The Work of Christ

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13). This verse encapsulates the heart of the Gospel. Through His sacrifice, Jesus has reconciled us to God, bringing those who were far away near. This reconciliation is not just a personal transformation but a communal one, breaking down the walls of hostility between Jews and Gentiles.

Peace and Unity

Christ Himself is our peace. He has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility (Ephesians 2:14). By abolishing the law with its commandments and regulations, He created in Himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace (Ephesians 2:15). This new unity is a testament to the power of Christ’s work on the cross, which transcends all human divisions.

A New Community

In verses 19-22, Paul paints a picture of the new community that believers are now part of. “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household” (Ephesians 2:19). This new identity is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him, the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:20-21).

Conclusion

Ephesians 2:11-22 is a powerful reminder of the unity and peace that we have in Christ. It challenges us to live out this unity in our daily lives, breaking down the barriers that divide us and embracing our new identity as members of God’s household. As we reflect on this passage, let us strive to be peacemakers, bringing the message of reconciliation to a world in desperate need of it.

We hope you are blessed by this sermon, and continue to share it right along with us. Don't hesitate to contact us for anything we can help you with in your Christian walk and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Saved By Grace!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:22:12 GMT

Faith alone, Christ alone...Hallelujah!

The Gift of Grace: A Reflection on Ephesians 2:1-10

In Ephesians 2:1-10 , the Apostle Paul provides a profound and transformative message about the nature of salvation and the incredible grace of God. This passage is a cornerstone of our Christian theology, emphasizing that salvation is a gift from God, not something we can earn through our own efforts.

Dead in Sin, Alive in Christ

Paul begins by reminding the Ephesians of their past state: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” ( Ephesians 2:1 ). This stark description highlights the spiritual death that comes from living in sin, separated from God. It’s a universal condition, affecting all humanity, as Paul notes that we all once lived in disobedience, following the ways of the world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air ( Ephesians 2:2-3 ).

But the story doesn’t end there. Paul continues with a powerful contrast: “But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved” ( Ephesians 2:4-5 ). This transition from death to life is entirely due to God’s mercy and love. It’s a divine intervention that brings us from a state of hopelessness to one of eternal hope.

The Role of Grace

One of the most significant themes in this passage is grace. Paul emphasizes that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith—and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God ( Ephesians 2:8 ). Grace is unmerited favor; it’s not something we can earn or deserve. This underscores the idea that salvation is not a result of our works, so no one can boast about their own righteousness ( Ephesians 2:9 ).

This concept of grace is central to Christian belief. It shifts the focus from human effort to divine generosity. It reminds us that our salvation is a testament to God’s goodness and love, not our own achievements.

Created for Good Works

While salvation is not earned by works, Paul makes it clear that good works are a natural outcome of a life transformed by grace. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” ( Ephesians 2:10 ). This means that while our works do not save us, they are a vital part of our response to God’s grace. They are the evidence of a life changed by the love of Christ.

Conclusion

Ephesians 2:1-10 is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of God’s grace. It calls us to remember our past, recognize the incredible gift of salvation, and live out our faith through good works. As we reflect on this passage, may we be continually grateful for the grace that saves us and inspires us to live lives that honor God.

We hope to see you each Saturday to worship, fellowship and share a meal with us all starting at 7pm. As always, we encourage you to watch, and share, and most importantly check everything through the lens of the scriptures! :) We love and care for you family, and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Sealed and Sanctified

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:35:20 GMT

Adopted into God's Family

Welcome everyone, God is so good to us!

Let us reflect on Saturday's sermon together and be thankful for the great and mighty work that our Lord has done to set us free, seal us forever, sanctify us and adopt us into His own family. This was all done by His gracious will, and it is good to know what that means after being a slave to sin for so long!

Discovering the Riches of God’s Grace: A Reflection on Ephesians 1:13-19

In Ephesians 1:13-19 , the Apostle Paul offers a profound insight into the spiritual blessings bestowed upon believers. This passage is a beautiful reminder of the transformative power of faith and the incredible inheritance we receive through Christ.

Sealed with the Holy Spirit

Paul begins by emphasizing that believers are “sealed with the promised Holy Spirit” (Ephesians 1:13). This seal signifies ownership and protection, marking us as God’s own. The Holy Spirit is not only a guarantee of our inheritance but also a constant presence, guiding and empowering us in our daily walk with Christ.

The Hope of His Calling

Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened to know “the hope of His calling” (Ephesians 1:18). This hope is not a mere wish but a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. It is the assurance of eternal life and the fulfillment of God’s plan for us. Understanding this hope transforms our perspective, giving us strength and purpose.

The Riches of His Glorious Inheritance

Paul speaks of “the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18). This inheritance is not just a future promise but a present reality. It includes the blessings of being part of God’s family, the joy of fellowship with other believers, and the privilege of sharing in Christ’s mission. These riches are a testament to God’s abundant grace and love.

The Greatness of His Power

Finally, Paul highlights “the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:19). This power is the same mighty strength that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at God’s right hand. It is available to us, enabling us to overcome challenges, live victoriously, and fulfill God’s purposes in our lives.

Conclusion

Ephesians 1:13-19 is a powerful reminder of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. As we meditate on these verses, may we grow in our understanding of God’s grace, deepen our faith, and live out our calling with confidence and joy.

As we continue to serve together, worship together and wait upon our Lord together, we invite you to visit us in person each Saturday starting at 7pm. We love to spend time afterward sharing a meal as we fellowship together, seeing just how wonderful God is. Without Jesus, we would all still be lost by the wayside, serving sin rather than Christ. We also encourage you to check all things through the lens of the scriptures, that you would stand upon firm ground in everything.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Mystery of His Will

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:39:04 GMT

A mystery revealed in Christ!

Welcome everyone! God is good, He has established the end from the beginning and has revealed His marvelous plan of redemption and reconciliation in Christ Jesus His Son. We encourage you to watch and share last week's sermon on Ephesians 1:9-12 , below is a summary of what we studied in depth.

Unveiling the Mystery of God’s Will: A Reflection on Ephesians 1:9-12

In Ephesians 1:9-12 , the Apostle Paul reveals a profound truth about God’s divine plan. He writes, “He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory.”

This passage highlights several key themes:

The Mystery of God’s Will: Paul speaks of a mystery that has been made known to us. This mystery is God’s plan to unite all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. It is a plan that was hidden for ages but has now been revealed through Jesus.

God’s Good Pleasure and Purpose: The revelation of this mystery is according to God’s good pleasure. It is something He delighted in and purposed in Christ. This shows us that God’s plans are not arbitrary but are rooted in His character and love.

Unity in Christ: The ultimate goal of God’s plan is to bring unity to all things. This includes both the spiritual and physical realms, highlighting the comprehensive nature of God’s redemptive work.

Predestination and Purpose: Paul also touches on the concept of predestination, indicating that believers are chosen according to God’s plan. This choice is not random but is part of a larger purpose that God is working out in conformity with His will.

Praise of His Glory: Finally, the passage emphasizes that the ultimate aim of God’s plan is the praise of His glory. Our hope in Christ and our inclusion in God’s plan are meant to bring glory to Him.

In reflecting on these verses, we are reminded of the grandeur of God’s plan and our place within it. We are part of a divine narrative that spans eternity, chosen and loved by God to be part of His redemptive work. This should inspire us to live lives that reflect His glory and to share the hope we have in Christ with others.

We hope to see you next week all starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Blood of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:03:40 GMT

Washed and made clean...

The Riches of God’s Grace: A Reflection on Ephesians 1:7-10

In Ephesians 1:7-10, the Apostle Paul delves into the profound themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the unity of all things in Christ. These verses are a powerful reminder of the spiritual blessings we have received through Jesus Christ.

Redemption Through His Blood

Paul begins by highlighting that in Christ, “we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” ( Ephesians 1:7 ). Redemption, in this context, refers to the act of being bought back or liberated from the bondage of sin. This liberation comes at a great cost—the blood of Jesus. Through His sacrificial death, we are forgiven and set free from the penalty of our sins. This act of grace is not just a one-time event but an ongoing reality for believers, continually cleansing and renewing us.

The Lavishness of God’s Grace

Paul emphasizes the abundance of God’s grace, stating that it has been “lavished on us” ( Ephesians 1:8 ). This grace is not given sparingly but generously, overflowing into every aspect of our lives. It is through this grace that we gain wisdom and understanding, enabling us to comprehend the depth of God’s love and the mystery of His will.

The Mystery of His Will

In verses 9-10 , Paul reveals that God has made known to us “the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ.” This mystery, once hidden, is now revealed through Jesus. God’s ultimate plan is to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. This grand vision encompasses not only the reconciliation of humanity to God but also the restoration of all creation. It is a cosmic plan that underscores the sovereignty and purpose of God in history.

Unity in Christ

The idea of unity is central to this passage. God’s plan is to unite all things in Christ, breaking down barriers and divisions. This unity is not just a future hope but a present reality for believers. As members of the body of Christ, we are called to live out this unity in our relationships, reflecting the harmony and peace that God intends for His creation.

Conclusion

Ephesians 1:7-10 invites us to reflect on the incredible blessings we have in Christ. We are redeemed, forgiven, and lavished with grace. We are given insight into the mystery of God’s will and are part of His grand plan to unite all things in Christ. As we meditate on these truths, may we be filled with gratitude and a renewed commitment to live out our calling as followers of Jesus.

We hope that Saturday's sermon is insightful, helpful and builds up in our most holy faith. We encourage you to come and worship with us each Saturday starting at 7pm, followed by dinner afterward. Be sure to check everything through the lens of scripture, test all things...and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Paul and the Ephesian Church

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:27:08 GMT

Exegetical study in Ephesians

Hello Family and welcome to our exploration of Ephesians 1:1-6 , where the Apostle Paul introduces his letter to the Ephesians with a powerful message about the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. In this passage, Paul emphasizes the incredible grace and love God has bestowed upon believers. Join us as we delve into the key themes and verses of this inspiring scripture, reflecting on its significance for our lives today.

Things covered in this sermon are:

Paul’s Greeting: An introduction to the saints in Ephesus, extending grace and peace from God.

Chosen and Predestined: Understanding our divine selection and adoption as God’s children.

Redemption and Forgiveness: The richness of God’s grace through the redemption and forgiveness we receive in Christ.

Praise for God’s Glory: Celebrating the glory of God’s grace and His eternal plan for humanity.

Reflection: Ephesians 1:1-6 reminds us of the profound spiritual blessings we have in Christ. May this passage inspire you to embrace your identity in Him and live a life of gratitude and praise.

Join us in person and share your thoughts and reflections on Ephesians 1:1-6 or just to fellowship. How has this passage impacted your understanding of God’s grace? Don’t forget to share, and subscribe for more God centered Gospel sermons where Jesus reigns forever! We also highly encourage everyone to check all things according to the scriptures, we can always take God's word but man's word needs to be checked by God's :).

Don't hesitate to share the Gospel whenever the chance arises, only God knows who will be saved and when, but the command to go forth and share the gospel is for all Christians! May we walk together in glorifying the Lord, and living humbly before our Heavenly Father and God in Christ Jesus.

Many Blessings to you as you grow closer to Jesus in the Spirit of God, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Spiritual Warfare

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:16:07 GMT

Take all thoughts captive unto Christ...

Welcome to our sermon dive into 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 , where the Apostle Paul addresses the nature of spiritual warfare and the divine power available to believers. In this passage, Paul emphasizes the importance of relying on God’s strength rather than worldly means. Join us as we delve into the key themes and verses of this powerful scripture, reflecting on its relevance for our lives today.

Points from Saturday's sermon:

Humility and Gentleness of Christ: Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians through Christ’s meekness.

Spiritual Warfare: Understanding that our battles are not fought with worldly weapons but with divine power.

Divine Power to Destroy Strongholds: The mighty weapons God provides to demolish arguments and every pretension against the knowledge of God.

Taking Every Thought Captive: Bringing our thoughts into obedience to Christ.

Reflection: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 reminds us of the spiritual nature of our battles and the divine power we have in Christ. May this passage inspire you to rely on God’s strength and take every thought captive in obedience to Him.

Join us in person each Saturday night to share your thoughts and reflections on all things Gospel. How has this passage impacted your understanding of spiritual warfare? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe and most importantly...check all things through the lens of the scriptures! We hope to see you next Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward all starting at 7pm!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Brevity of Life

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:10:54 GMT

Wise Psalm of Moses

Welcome to our exploration of Psalm 90 , a profound prayer attributed to Moses. This psalm offers a timeless message about the fleeting nature of human life and the eternal nature of God.

Join us as we delve into the key themes and verses of Psalm 90 , reflecting on its powerful insights and timeless wisdom.

As we cover these wonderful truths, we always encourage you to check everything according to the scriptures!

The Eternity of God: Acknowledging God as our dwelling place throughout all generations.

The Transience of Human Life: Contrasting God’s eternal nature with the fleeting nature of human existence.

A Plea for Wisdom: Asking God to teach us to number our days and gain a heart of wisdom.

Seeking God’s Mercy: A heartfelt plea for God’s compassion and guidance.

Reflection: Psalm 90 reminds us of the brevity of life and the importance of seeking God’s wisdom and mercy. May this psalm inspire you to live each day with purpose and trust in God’s eternal presence.

Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and reflections on Psalm 90 in church with us. How has this psalm impacted your perspective on life? Don’t forget to like, share, and proclaim the Gospel. We are fleeting by nature, but God is not...trust Him today, trust in Jesus Christ our Lord. Visit us in person each Saturday all starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Lament and Prayer

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:28:27 GMT

Psalm 86 and King David

Welcome to our exploration of Psalm 86, a heartfelt prayer of David seeking God’s mercy, protection, and guidance. In this powerful psalm, David expresses his deep dependence on God amidst life’s challenges. Join us as we delve into the key themes and verses of Psalm 86, reflecting on its timeless message of trust and faith in God’s unfailing love.

Key Themes:

A Cry for Help: David’s plea for God’s attention and mercy.

Exalting God’s Supremacy: Acknowledging God’s unmatched greatness and power.

A Pledge of Allegiance: David’s commitment to live according to God’s truth.

Prayer Against Enemies: Seeking God’s intervention against adversaries.

Reflection: Psalm 86 reminds us of the importance of turning to God in times of need, trusting in His graciousness and steadfast love. May this psalm inspire you to seek God’s presence and find comfort in His divine protection.

Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and reflections on Psalm 86 in church or bible study. How has this psalm impacted your faith journey? Don’t forget to like, share, and always check everything according to the scriptures! Visit us online at https://www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org for more!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Our Strength, Our Hope

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:36:02 GMT

Lifelong trust, unwavering, found in God

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today we have been blessed with Jesus our Lord, here today we breathe yet still. So today we give praise to Christ the Lord, who delivered us from death upon Calvary's hill!

Family, as we continue growing within our church, within our homes, within our very soul we know that we can trust God above everything from beginning to end. As we review our sermon from Saturday night, we invite you to watch and share Pastor Scott's message on Psalm 71 . We also want to remind everyone that whether you are a new believer, or a long time child of God, always check everything through the lens of the scriptures. Our very foundation is upon the word of God, for there is no other to stand on without crumbling down.

Psalm 71 is a heartfelt prayer attributed to an older believer, traditionally thought to be David but we can't say for certain. This psalm beautifully captures the unwavering faith and trust in God’s righteousness and deliverance throughout one’s life.

Seeking Refuge in God : The psalmist begins with a plea for God’s protection, expressing a deep reliance on Him: “In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.” This opening sets the tone for a psalm filled with trust and dependence on God’s steadfast love.

God’s Faithfulness from Youth to Old Age : Reflecting on a lifetime of experiences, the psalmist acknowledges God’s presence and support from youth through old age. “For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” This verse highlights the enduring nature of God’s faithfulness.

Praising God Amidst Adversity : Despite facing adversaries and challenges, the psalmist remains committed to praising God. “My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.” This unwavering praise serves as a testament to the psalmist’s deep-rooted faith.

A Prayer for Continued Strength : As the psalmist ages, there is a heartfelt plea for God’s continued strength and protection: “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” This request underscores the psalmist’s trust in God’s enduring care.

Proclaiming God’s Righteousness : The psalmist vows to proclaim God’s righteousness and mighty deeds to the next generation: “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation.” This commitment to sharing God’s works reflects a life dedicated to His service.

Reflection:

Psalm 71 reminds us of the importance of trusting in God’s deliverance throughout our lives. It encourages us to seek refuge in Him, praise Him amidst adversity, and proclaim His righteousness to future generations. May we, like the psalmist, find our strength and hope in God’s unwavering faithfulness.

Every day we have on this earth, we should seek to be conformed to the image of Jesus. That fortunately for us is the great work of the Lord, however we still have the responsibility to heed His convictions when impressed upon us. As we all go out today in our daily lives, may the word of God be on our heart, His praise on our lips and His work within our soul. We hope to see you each Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

My Soul waits upon God

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:11:39 GMT

God alone is our salvation

Welcome everyone!

Tonight we get to share Psalm 62 and the wonder within. We encourage you to watch, share and as always check according to the scriptures. Be sure to take time to study, spending time with God to hear what He has to say in His word. Psalm 62 is a powerful testament to unshakeable trust in God and the peace that comes from such reliance. Attributed to David, this psalm expresses steadfast faith and resolute belief in God’s ultimate control over all things.

Seeking Refuge in God:

David’s soul waits in silence for God, affirming Him as salvation, fortress, and rock.

His steadfast faith ensures he will not be greatly shaken.

Rebuke of the Wicked:

David laments the duplicity and malice of those who seek to topple him.

Their lies are likened to a tottering fence—fragile and unstable.

Exhortation to Trust in God:

David encourages others to trust in God at all times.

God is presented as the ultimate refuge, power, and steadfast love.

Vanity of Earthly Power and Wealth:

The psalmist proclaims the lowliness and transience of both high and low estate. Trusting in extortion or wealth is cautioned against.

God’s Power and Steadfast Love:

David acknowledges God’s ultimate control and just reward for deeds.

In times of turmoil, Psalm 62 reminds us to find refuge in God alone.

Don't forget to visit us in person, as well as check our Home page for more information, news, updates and much more! There is also a concert at church next Saturday so come and hear the Gospel. We praise and sing together, worship together and are equipped to take the Gospel to the lost world outside the church that they may hear and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation! Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

A Cry for Refuge

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:34:10 GMT

The Lord hears His people

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We want to share last weeks sermon with everyone, so as always please check everything according to the scriptures. We aim to join together every week, every day with the Lord and His people to share in the wonder that is His presence. As we worship together, remember to take what we learn to the lost world outside our church doors, to share the glory of the Gospel to that very dying world. Only the Lord Jesus Christ can save, and how can they hear unless we take the message to share? Our study from last week was from Psalm 61 , and lets review below:

Psalm 61 is attributed to David , and it beautifully expresses the human longing for God’s protection and presence. Here are the key verses:

Hear My Cry, O God:

David begins with a heartfelt plea: “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.”
His soul reaches out to the Almighty, seeking refuge.

From the Ends of the Earth:

David’s desperation leads him to call out from the farthest reaches: “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
The imagery of a towering rock symbolizes God’s unshakable strength and security.

A Shelter and Strong Tower:

David acknowledges God as his refuge and strong tower against the enemy.
In times of distress, he seeks the safety of God’s presence.

Abiding Forever:

David longs to dwell in God’s tent forever, finding refuge under the shelter of His wings.
This desire reflects an intimate relationship with the Divine.

Reflection:

Psalm 61 teaches us to cry out to God, trusting in His unwavering protection. May we find solace in the Rock that stands higher than any challenge we face.

With that said we hope to see you each week in person, Saturdays at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Jesus Reigns Forevermore!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:13:56 GMT

He is our Lord, He is the Messiah!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Wonderful is the day, that salvation, repentance and a new heart given to us by God in Christ. Let us never forget from where we came, what we were saved from and by whom are we saved.

Last Saturday we continued forward into Psalm 2 , where we see the beautiful highlight of God the Father and God the Son as our Heavenly Father reminds the world who reigns. We should rejoice with heaven that Jesus Christ is God's anointed one, His Messiah, His King...for our King reigns supreme and has provided even the propitiation for our very sins that we can be with Him together forever. We invite you to watch and share the latest sermon, as Pastor Scott takes us verse by verse through Psalm 2 and also ask that you as always be sure to check everything according to the scriptures. Scripture, the word of God will never lead us wrong and will never reveal anything but the truth. Below is a review from Saturday's sermon but we hope to hear from you when we meet next as well. Tell us how the Lord has been working in your life, how He has saved you from the raging ways of this world.

The Triumph of God’s Anointed

Psalm 2 explores the tension between earthly rulers and the divine King. Here are the key verses:

Nations Conspire:

The nations plot in vain against the Lord and His anointed (Jesus Christ).
Their rebellion is futile; God’s sovereignty remains unshaken.

Divine Laughter:

The One enthroned in heaven laughs at their feeble attempts.
God’s authority transcends human schemes.

God’s Declaration:

God declares His chosen King: “You are my son; today I have become your father.”
The anointed one (Jesus Christ) receives divine authority, see also Matt 28:16-20 .

Warning to Earthly Rulers:

Earthly kings are urged to be wise, serve the Lord, and celebrate His rule.
Kiss the Son [surrender your life to Him] (our Lord Jesus) to avoid destruction.

Blessed Refuge:

Those who take refuge in God find true blessing.

Reflection:

Psalm 2 reminds us that earthly powers pale in comparison to God’s sovereignty. May we seek refuge in Christ Jesus and find our blessedness in Him.

With that said, we truly hope to see you as we meet to worship, fellowship and have a meal together each week. We need to build each other up in our most holy faith, always remember the Lord Jesus Christ. Be sure to contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Way of...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:57:36 GMT

The righteous or the way of the wicked...

Welcome Brothers and sisters,

As we continue forward in the book of Psalms we invite you to watch, share and of course check everything by the scriptures. It is a wonderful thing we get to do by the grace of God. Saturday night we Pastor Scott took us into the deep waters of Psalm 1 , showing the great path of the righteous and the dark path of the wicked as they are contrasted side by side. Let's review together from last sermon!

Psalm 1 serves as an introduction to the entire book of Psalms. It contrasts the ways of the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the blessings that come from following God’s path. Here are the key verses:

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked:

The psalm begins by highlighting the blessedness of those who avoid the counsel of the ungodly.
Walking in alignment with God’s principles leads to true happiness.

Delighting in God’s Law:

The righteous person’s delight lies in God’s law—His instructions and teachings.
Meditating on His law day and night cultivates a heart attuned to God.

Steadfast Like a Tree by Streams of Water:

The imagery of a tree planted by streams of water conveys stability and nourishment.
The righteous yield spiritual fruit in due season, and their lives remain vibrant.

The Contrast: The Wicked as Chaff:

In contrast, the wicked are like chaff—light, worthless husks blown away by the wind.
Their way lacks substance and permanence.

Divine Watchfulness and Judgment:

The Lord watches over the righteous, ensuring their well-being.
Ultimately, the wicked will face judgment, while the righteous find favor.

Reflection:

Psalm 1 invites us to choose our path wisely—to delight in God’s Word and walk in His ways. May we be like the firmly rooted tree, drawing sustenance from the living waters of His truth.

With that said we hope to see you next week, for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Please contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your walk with Christ. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Blessing of Forgiveness

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:02:53 GMT

The Joy that is without end

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are honored to be able to share such great news with you, and that news is that Jesus Christ has come as promised, living the life that we could not, willingly laid down His life on our behalf to pay the debt from sin we owe God, taking the penalty due us unto Himself...then 3 days later, rose from the grave and rewarded us who believe with His reward! Eternal life comes only from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ, there is no other way to God our Father! Jesus did it all, paid it all and when He said "Tetelestai (It is finished)" He certainly meant it.

There is profound joy in the blessing of God's forgiveness, and we encourage you to watch and share the next sermon from Pastor Scott on that very subject out of Psalm 32 . We encourage you to go over notes, everything that is said...always, according to the scriptures. Then we encourage you to share it! The Gospel is the greatest news ever given, and it should be shared with all freely.

As we continue moving forward and building up our church in it's new location, we want to say thank you to the Lord for bringing us to where we are, and to you all for standing with us in all of this. We share the same desire to see God glorified and souls saved, and to be part of what God is doing is an amazing gift. We hope to see you all next week, Saturday starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward!

The Joy of Forgiveness

Psalm 32 is attributed to David and is a contemplative reflection on forgiveness and the joy it brings. Here are the key verses:

1. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven:

When we experience forgiveness, our burdens are lifted, and our sins are covered.
The weight of guilt no longer oppresses us.

2. No deceit in the spirit:

True blessedness lies in a heart without deceit.
Honesty and openness before God lead to freedom.

3. Acknowledging sin and confession:

David confesses his sin to the Lord, refusing to cover it up.
God’s response? Forgiveness and release from guilt.

4. God as our hiding place:

In times of trouble, God is our refuge.
He surrounds us with songs of deliverance.

5. Instruction and guidance:

God promises to instruct and teach us.
His loving eye watches over us, guiding our steps.

6. Trust in the Lord’s unfailing love:

Despite the woes of the wicked, those who trust in the Lord are enveloped in His love.

Reflection:

Psalm 32 reminds us that forgiveness is a gateway to joy. Let us rejoice in God’s mercy, confess our sins, and find refuge in Him.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Trust the Lord at all times

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:41:16 GMT

God alone can carry us through it all...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Praises are due, for the Lord our God. How could we ever stop praising Him who has given us everything? Though we run into varied troubles and varied joys within the lives we live here on earth, there is one constant...God. Jesus Christ alone has revealed the Father to us who believe, and the Holy Spirit always points us to Christ...this truth never fades, never wanes but stands forever. Today is the day of salvation friends, now is the acceptable hour just as the Word of God says.

We here at FRF have been mightily blessed, and now we get to share in our worship with you in our new location. This is a gift from the Lord and we shouldn't forget that He really does take care of every need. Spiritual needs and earthly needs, there isn't a single one that Jesus Christ cannot meet! Our first meet in our permanent location began with a beautiful sermon on a deeply profound psalm... Psalm 34 . We invite you today to watch, share and check everything according to the scriptures as Pastor Scott takes us on a faithful view of Psalm 34 , and what it meant for David to praise God at all times as well as how we can apply the message within that psalm to our everyday lives now. Lets review what we went over here :

Psalm 34 provides a profound and moving reflection of God’s character and His divine care for those who seek Him. Here are some key points from this beautiful psalm:

God’s Constant Protection:

The psalmist declares that he will bless the LORD at all times and continually praise Him.
It assures us of God’s constant protection and attentive care.

Call to Righteousness:

The psalm encourages us to seek righteousness and trust in God.
Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces are never covered with shame.

Taste and See:

The famous verse, “Taste and see that the LORD is good,” invites us to experience God’s goodness firsthand.
Taking refuge in Him brings blessings and fulfillment.

God’s Care for the Brokenhearted:

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Even in our lowest moments, God’s compassion sustains us.

In summary, Psalm 34 perfectly captures the beauty of praising and trusting God no matter the circumstance we find ourselves in, reminding us of His unwavering love and faithfulness. We may find ourselves in fear, our flounder at times...but God remains steadfast and true.

Brothers and sisters, let's make sure we remember and apply this to our lives daily. Share this good news with others, whenever the chance arises! Not one of us knows when our time will end here, but we can know for certain the very one who gives eternal life. Tell someone today not just that Jesus saves lost sinners, but why He did it, why we needed Him and how He went about doing it. Knowing the full story of Christ only cements and strengthens our foundation in Him.

We hope to see you next Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Everyone is invited to church, remember that it's where believers gather to worship and get equipped to go outside of the church to share the Gospel, so others would believe and they in turn will come to church to be equipped. We love and care for you dear friends and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

***We encourage you to watch the 2nd sermon for Psalm 34 from last week. It is so good to know the comfort of the Lord who cares so greatly for us. Let us surrender all to Him.

FRF Family

Words of Encouragement Series

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 10 May 2024 17:22:42 GMT

Together we serve, together we pray and together we live

Welcome brothers and sisters!

What a day it is to enjoy the Lord isn't it? Those of us in Christ, whether we look forward or back in our lives, we can see the great work of our Almighty God...and that brings hope. The way He changes our very outlook upon everything is nothing short of miraculous and it takes God the Father to draw us, God the Son to wash us clean of sin, and God the Holy Spirit to indwell us...bring us to life! The entirety of the Trinity is involved in the saving of His people, how amazing it is to think that God of all creation, would desire us to be in relationship with Him.

Saturday night we began in a new series, Pastor Scott is taking us through "Words of Encouragement"...and let me tell you, given it's the word of God he's preaching, there is nothing more encouraging indeed! So we invite you to sit, relax, watch, share and invite others to surrender their lives to Christ that they too may know the joy of Him. As we go through this series, we always remind everyone to check everything said according to the scriptures. They are our very light in a dark world, so we need to know that what is being taught, is true to what God has revealed in His word. With that said, spend some time with us as we worship together, going over 2nd Thessalonians 1 , listening with spiritual ears what the Apostle Paul shares with the church in Thessalonica.

We hope to see you each Saturday in person, starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. So until we meet again, let us pray for one another, let us serve together and let us give thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord for doing what only He could, in the salvation of our very souls.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

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Words of Encouragement Part 2

Here for part 2 beloved, we have ready to share. As Pastor Scott takes us through 2nd Thessalonians 2:1-12 , we encourage you to revisit each key note with us. Be sure to check everything according to the scriptures, and be encouraged that our Lord is coming soon and we should aim to live for and serve Him here and now, and forevermore. Let us look today at the mention of the "Man of Lawlessness" in part 2.

The Man of Lawlessness

In this passage, the apostle Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers, providing insights into the end times and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Here are the key points:

False Teachings and Alarm:

Paul urges the Thessalonians not to be easily unsettled or alarmed by false teachings.
Some claimed that the day of the Lord had already come, causing confusion.

The Man of Lawlessness Revealed:

The day of the Lord will not occur until a significant event takes place—the rebellion.
The man of lawlessness will be revealed—a figure destined for destruction.
This individual will oppose God, exalting himself and even claiming to be God.

God’s Timing and Restraining Power:

Paul hints at a restraining force that holds back the full revelation of the lawless one.
When the time is right, this restraint will be removed, and the lawless one will emerge.

Deception and Condemnation:

The lawless one will employ signs, wonders, and deception, leading astray those who reject truth.
Those who delight in wickedness will be condemned.

Reflection:

As believers, we must remain vigilant, discerning false teachings and staying anchored in God’s Word. The lawless one’s rise will be temporary, and ultimately, Jesus will overthrow him. Let us stand firm, trusting in God’s sovereignty and eagerly awaiting Christ’s return.

Words of Encouragement Part 3 - 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 (Stand Firm)

Part 3 is now up from last weekend and we encourage you to join us as we finish up chapter 2. Part 4 follows up behind that, Part 5 is the last one posted, covering 2nd Thess 3:6-17. Part 4 covers 2nd Thess 3:1-6. We encourage you to watch and share these videos, worship with us in person and remember that there is no better encouragement than God's Word. The truth will set us all free, and Jesus Christ is the truth. Let us hate what is evil and love what is God, just as the Lord says. This doesn't mean hate people, but to love them enough to tell them the truth. Let us continue together in standing firm upon the very word of God as our foundation in all things. We hope to see you this weekend as we move forward brothers and sisters!

***Part 2 Updated, below part 1***

***Part 3 Updated, below part 2***

***Part 4 Updated, below part 3***

***Part 5 Updated, at bottom of page***

FRF Family

For us...He prayed...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:59:52 GMT

Our High Priest, prayed mightily for us.

Welcome Brothers and Sisters!

Easter (Resurrection Sunday) is a blessed day indeed, let nobody tell you this day is anything other than one that belongs to and celebrates what Jesus Christ came to do for us lost sinners. His merciful grace is wondrous indeed, so much so that while we were still sinners (enemies of God) He came to lay down His life on our behalf to pay the sin debt we owed. We invite you today to watch and share Saturday's sermon from Faith Recovery Fellowship, as Pastor Scott took us through John 17 . The High Priestly prayer of Jesus Christ our Lord for us stands true today just as it did then. Let us remember Him this day and every day forever after and lay down our will to serve His alone. The most loving thing we can do, is tell someone the truth and pray that they would have ears to hear. If we were to watch someone headed for a cliff as their eyes were somewhere else, we would call out to warn them of impending danger. We wouldn't be afraid to offend them and let them walk off that cliff right? We should look at that situation, but with more dedication...since sinners without Christ are all headed toward that cliff...

We hope to see you next weekend for worship, fellowship and a meal. Visit us online at https://www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org for more info, news and services. Keep God's word in your heart at all times, for His word is the very light and truth we need in a world of darkness and lies. Jesus conquered death, and because He is risen, so are we who believe in Him! Oh death, where is your sting?

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

He came to save!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:26:36 GMT

The mission of Jesus...was to save us.

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a good day to give God praise, no matter what you are going through...remember that it is the Lord alone that we can lay our entire hope upon (He will neither leave us nor forsake us). Such was also the mission of His, to come and rescue a rebellious, broken and sinfully lost people. As we remember this very sobering truth, we invite you today to watch, share our video and also share with others the Gospel right along with this weeks sermon video.

Saturday night was wonderful as we gathered to sing, worship and fellowship all in the name of the Lord, Pastor Scott also began in the book of John for the evening. The sermon, while making marvelous and great points upon the resurrection of Christ... isn't our Easter sermon so you will definitely want to be here for that :). Our sermon passage for the evening was John 12:44-50 .

We highly encourage you to watch today's sermon, checking all things through the lens of the scriptures and hopefully be encouraged at the immeasurable love that our Lord Jesus lavishes upon us. As we live by faith, through grace, we should endeavor more each day to live a life that is pleasing in His sight. What He has done for us, is a gift beyond comprehending to it's fullest until the day we meet up with Him.

As we come through passion week, dear family, let us continue together in preaching the very Gospel that saves the lost and magnifies how great our God is. Jesus came to this earth fully knowing what He was going to put Himself through all to save us from our sins, by laying down His life and shedding His blood on our behalf. One thing to remember, since Christ was raised from the dead...so are we also raised with Him!

We hope to see you this Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward and until we meet again...

Lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Fear of the Lord Part 2 - 4

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:01:02 GMT

Trust the Lord and take His yoke.

Welcome brothers and sisters!

God is good amen! Let every day be a reminder of the Glory of God and His mighty works that He has done. He has given us such a purposeful and wondrous message that sinners can be saved by His merciful free gift of grace through Jesus Christ His Son. We want to thank everyone for coming on Saturday to worship, fellowship and share a meal with us. As we move forward in Pastor Scott's message on the topic of "Fear of the Lord", he brought us a message out of 2nd Corinthians 6:14-18 this week to show us the importance of being yoked equally. We pray you can take some time to watch and share this week's sermon, and as always be sure to check everything according to the scriptures. Below is a summary from Saturday's message, we truly hope to see you next week at 7pm on Saturday.

This passage provides essential guidance for believers, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment and separation from ungodly influences.

Unequally Yoked: A Call to Holiness

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (ESV):

14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,

“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.
17 Therefore go out from their midst,
and be separate from them, says the Lord,
and touch no unclean thing;
then I will welcome you,
18 and I will be a father to you,
and you shall be sons and daughters to me,
says the Lord Almighty.”

Key Points:

Unequal Yoking:

Paul warns against being unequally yoked with unbelievers. Just as oxen should not be mismatched in a yoke, believers should not form close partnerships with those who reject Christ.
Righteousness and wickedness cannot coexist harmoniously. Light and darkness have no fellowship.

Christ and Belial:

Belial (or worthlessness) represents evil or Satan. There is no compatibility between followers of Christ and followers of darkness.
Our allegiance to Christ should be unwavering, and our associations should reflect this commitment.

The Temple of God:

Believers are the temple of the living God. God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit.
Our bodies are sacred, and we must honor God by avoiding idolatry and sinful practices.

Separation and Holiness:

God calls us to separate ourselves from worldly influences. We are to be distinct, set apart for His purposes.
Avoid unclean practices and lifestyles that compromise our devotion to God.

Promised Relationship:

God promises to be our Father, and we become His sons and daughters.
Our identity is rooted in this divine relationship.

Reflection:

As believers, we are called to holiness. We must carefully choose our associations, avoiding partnerships that dilute our commitment to Christ. Let us live as temples of the living God, reflecting His light and love to the world.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Fear of the Lord

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:10:50 GMT

This is the beginning of all wisdom!

Welcome Brothers and Sisters!

Today is a wonderful day to remember the Lord and all that He has done, let us live in awe of who He is!

We want to share with you today the sermon from last week, as we changed things up a bit. Pastor Scott took us through a topic that is of such great importance, "The Fear of the Lord", and delved into just a few of the areas that really explore what this means. We invite you today to watch, share, and of course check everything according to the scriptures that you may also live life with the "Fear of the Lord". We oft forget just how great He is, and the magnificent work He has done to save us from our sins...brothers and sisters this shouldn't be! Please join us today and come and worship along with us each week starting at 7pm on Saturdays for Worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Below is a rundown of just some of what Pastor Scott covered, though we know just how much deeper this topic can be.

The “fear of the Lord” is not about dread or terror. Instead, it encompasses reverence, awe, and deep respect toward God. Here are key insights:

Two Aspects of Fear:

God’s Nature: The fear of the Lord refers to the awe-inspiring and formidable nature of God. It encompasses His immense power, not only His wrath but also His creative might, incredible love and mercy that leaves us in awe. God is the Creator of the heavens, the earth, and everything within them (Genesis 1). His abilities are beyond our comprehension.

Our Relationship: The fear of the Lord also relates to our human perspective. It’s the reverence and respect we have for God as our heavenly Father. We recognize His authority over our lives and acknowledge His holiness, His Sovereign reign, and encompassing love we can witness in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Living Out the Fear of the Lord:

Recognize God’s authority over your life.

Obey His Word willingly.

Avoid deliberately tempting Him through disobedience or sin.

Cherish His love, forgiveness, and grace.

In summary, the fear of the Lord is a beautiful blend of reverence, awe, and love. It leads us to seek wisdom, understanding, and a life pleasing to our heavenly Father. May we embrace this fear and grow in our relationship with the Almighty!

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

The Day of Pentecost

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:13:56 GMT

Be filled by the Holy Spirit!

Welcome family!

Today is a day we should look at and thank God He has brought us where us desires us to be, for in that journey we all should grow closer to Him. We want to thank everyone for coming Saturday night and sharing in worship, fellowship and a meal with us. It is a wonderful thing to be equipped within the church to go out and proclaim the Gospel with boldness. That's what began on the day of Pentecost, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit for all who believe and the Gospel going out to change the world forever! We had our associate Pastor Jaime come and share a great message with us on Saturday from Acts 2:1-4 , taking us through those beginning moments when the Apostles began to proclaim the Gospel to thousands of people as the Holy Spirit descended from Heaven to indwell mankind. We get to see through the scriptures so many beautiful moments in History to guide us, and how the Lord is still to this very day doing the same, indwelling someone as they come to belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to watch, share and go out and proclaim for today is the day of salvation and now is the acceptable hour! Don't forget to check everything through the lens of the scriptures for by them we will know the truth and we are called to test the spirits to see if they are of God. Don't forget to contact us for anything we may be able to help with, and we hope to see you next Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward all starting at 7pm! Here is a quick rundown from our service on Saturday, please join us in watching and sharing!

The events of Acts 2:1-4 marked a pivotal moment in the early Church. The Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to boldly proclaim the gospel, bridging language barriers and igniting a movement that would change the world. Pentecost reminds us of God’s promise to equip and guide us as we share His love with others. May we, too, seek the infilling of the Holy Spirit, allowing His fire to ignite our hearts and empower our witness.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Hope Eternal

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:03:32 GMT

Living and forever, our Hope never dies...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are thankful to share the first night in our temporary location with everyone on Saturday night, and hope to see many more. Let us continue to praise and worship the Lord for the great and mighty acts He continues to pour out before our eyes. Pastor Scott finished up in 1st Thessalonians 4 on Saturday night, and the topic was one of such wondrous hope! We invite you to watch, share and invite others to meet the Lord through His Word. Join us in 1st Thess 4:13-18 in today's sermon as we learn of the hope that the Apostle Paul gives the church about those who have died before Christ's return and for those who are still alive.

The passage begins with Paul addressing the Thessalonians’ concerns about the fate of their loved ones who have died. He assures them that they should not grieve like those who have no hope, for those who have died in Christ will be raised to life again when Jesus returns. In fact, those who are still alive at that time will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

This passage is often referred to as the “rapture” and has been the subject of much debate and speculation over the years. However, the main point of the passage is not to provide a detailed description of the end times, but rather to offer comfort and hope to those who have lost loved ones. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to take comfort in the fact that their loved ones are not lost forever, but will be reunited with them when Jesus returns.

In conclusion, 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 is a powerful reminder of the hope that we have in Christ. It reminds us that death is not the end, but rather a temporary separation from our loved ones who have gone before us. As believers, we can take comfort in the fact that we will one day be reunited with them in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

We always remind everyone to check everything through the lens of the scriptures, for they are the very lamp that lights our path. In ancient times an oil lamp only let you see about 6ft in front of you, so when the psalmist says that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and light unto our path, it's a reminder that we are to be so close to the Lord that we watch our steps one at a time that He guides each one. We hope to see you next week and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

***Part 2 added Feb 8th, 2024 (Sermon Feb 3rd, 2024) Day of the Lord***

Please watch and share the next part of this sermon series concerning the "Day of the Lord", different from part 1, but vital in our role to proclaim the Gospel.

***Part 3 added Feb 15th, 2024(Final Benedictions Feb 10th, 2024)***

And the final part of this beautiful sermon series, we encourage you to watch the sermon upon the final benediction given to the Thessalonian church by the Apostle Paul. See you all on Saturday, Feb 17th, 2024!

FRF Family

A Life of Sanctification

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:13:51 GMT

Set Apart for God

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are ever so thankful to be able to share all we do with you, worship the Lord our God together, pray, love and serve...all together. God has set us apart for Himself, which brings so much joy to our lives and gives us an eternal hope in Jesus Christ.

Saturday night was our last night at the location we have been at for several years now, and the memories are a treasure. As we move forward in our location we hope to continue meeting together, sharing a meal together, and serving the Lord together. Pastor Scott continued into 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 , faithfully expositing what it looks like to live a life of sanctification, brotherly love and purity. We encourage you to watch, share and invite others to join us, always remember to check all things according to the scriptures as well. We encourage you to share the Gospel whenever an opportunity arises, for none of us know when our last moment will come, and we ought to delight in the Lord now and forevermore. Below is review from our passage on Saturday night :

How to Live a Holy Life

In this passage, Paul teaches us how to live a life that pleases God and honors Him. He focuses on two main aspects of our Christian walk: sexual purity and brotherly love.

Sexual Purity

Paul tells us that God's will for us is to be sanctified, which means to be set apart for His purposes and to reflect His character. One of the ways that we do this is by avoiding sexual immorality, which is any sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant between a man and a woman. Paul warns us that sexual immorality is not only a sin against God, but also a sin against our fellow believers, whom we are called to love and respect. He also reminds us that God is the one who gives us His Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live a holy life and to resist temptation.

Sexual purity is not only a matter of obedience, but also a matter of worship. When we honor God with our bodies, we are expressing our love and gratitude to Him for creating us and redeeming us. We are also demonstrating our trust and loyalty to Him, as we submit to His authority and design for our lives.

Brotherly Love

Paul commends the Thessalonians for their love for one another, which is a sign of their genuine faith and a fruit of the Spirit. He encourages them to continue to love each other more and more, and to show it in practical ways. He also advises them to lead a quiet life, which means to live peacefully and respectfully with others, without causing trouble or being a burden. He urges them to mind their own business, which means to avoid meddling or gossiping, and to work with their hands, which means to be diligent and productive, and to provide for their own needs and the needs of others.

Brotherly love is not only a matter of affection, but also a matter of action. When we love one another, we are following the example and command of Jesus, who said: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." ( John 13:34-35 ) We are also showing the world the reality and beauty of the gospel, as we display the unity and diversity of the body of Christ.

We hope to see you next week at our new location, 711 Parks Highway right here in Wasilla, AK at the same time. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Encouraging One Another

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:17:20 GMT

And building each other up in our most holy faith...

Welcome back dear beloved family!

We had quite the break from postings due to unfortunate circumstances with our Camera, as well as some upcoming news that we are moving locations! More information on that to be posted soon! But here we are in the new year, and Lord willing we are all following God's lead as we walk together in His will. Let us give praise, worship and thanksgiving to the one who gives us hope that never dies, and provides for our every need as we help one another in our Christian walk...to Christ Jesus be the Glory AMEN!

As we begin this new year, Pastor Scott has taken us into the 1st Thessalonians epistle and it is wonderful. As he exposits the importance that the Apostle Paul was giving in 1st Thessalonians 3 from Saturday night, we dive deeply into encouraging one another, good news, sharing of the faith and much more. We should remember always that none of us walks out our Christian faith alone, we all walk with God, our local church body and all brothers and sisters in the faith. As we share the Gospel not only with those who don't believe, but with our fellow brothers and sisters, it brings great joy to each of us to hear the good work that the Lord is doing all the time. Whether it is news of us growing in our faith, or someone being saved, those who are our elders and those who are brand new to the faith all stand to gain in spiritual joy and hope as we build each other up in our most holy faith. We should always remember to do everything as unto the Lord amen? With that said, here is a recap from chapter 3 and as always we encourage you to watch and share our sermon videos, listen to us on the radio and always check everything according to the scriptures. If we don't stand upon God's word as He has revealed it, we don't have anything to stand upon at all. Please contact us for any questions or just to share some good news with the church that brings God glory, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

In this chapter, Paul expresses his concern for the Thessalonians’ faith and sends Timothy to encourage them. Timothy returns with good news that the Thessalonians are steadfast in their faith and remain fondly attached to Paul. This encouraging report brings comfort to Paul in his own afflictions and distress. Paul rejoices in the Thessalonians’ steadfastness in faith, which makes his life worth living. He yearns to see them and to provide what might be lacking in their faith. Paul ends the chapter with a prayer to God to let him visit the Thessalonians again, and for their love for each other and everyone else to increase, thus making their hearts strong and holy.

FRF Family

He is the reason!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:51:42 GMT

For every season, especially Christmas...

Welcome brothers and sisters and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and many more to come!

Christmas is a wonderful time where we gather and remember that the very first promise in Genesis 3:15 comes to fruition, the realization of Isaiah 9:6 ...and so much more. Our God is a God of wonder, and He certainly leaves us in absolute awe over everything He does. Just think, the fact that He came down from heaven, took on flesh like us, lived the perfect life we failed to do, willingly laid down His life on behalf of His people who were at dead in their trespasses and sin...enemies of God, took on the shame of being nailed to a cross, buried in a grave for 3 days...then rose again just as He promised! All of this should leave is in awe of the magnanimous love that He has for us! So we invite you to watch, share and go forth to share the very same Gospel message that He came and gave to us. The Gospel that brings life to those who are dead in sin, is the greatest message one could ever hear. Today is the day and now is the acceptable hour, repent and believe the Gospel that you would know life in Jesus Christ, the only savior of mankind!

We thank everyone for coming and sharing Christmas service with us as Pastor Scott took us through Matthew 1:18-25 , the Lord's supper and the candlelight song afterward was wonderful. Let us continue to honor God together, by submitting to Christ in all areas of life, for He is the very author of life and knows best how we are to live. Being surrendering to Christ...a Christian isn't easy, but it is the most life giving reward there is, for Jesus Christ is worthy of all honor, glory, worship, praise and obedience. Amen and Amen! :)

We hope to see you at our next service, and please let us know if we can help you in your Christian walk in any way, for we are called worship together beloved. With that said, see you at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Proclaim the Gospel, Boldly & Simply

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:31:04 GMT

Let us leave flattery of speech behind...

Welcome beloved family!

Christmas is almost here, but the season to rejoice is always ever present! As we remember the promises kept by the Lord our God in Jesus Christ His Son, let us continually offer praise and surrender of our lives up to Him. May He be glorified in all we do!

We are thankful to have been able to spend last Saturday with everyone as we joined together to worship our Lord and Savior, and hope to see everyone this week also! Pastor Scott faithfully took us through 1st Thessalonians 2:2-6 for the evening, showing us how staying true to the message of the Gospel is all we need to do. As the Apostle Paul reminds us in word and deed, the simply truth of the Gospel is what changes the hearts of sinful mankind...something only God can do. We all however are all called to proclaim the message God has given us in His Word. We encourage you to revisit the video and share with others, study along with us, and labor with us in staying true to what God has spoken in His Word. We need not go beyond what is written, as we can see from the review of Saturday's sermon. We hope to see you each week brothers and sisters, ask that you contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk and above all...proclaim the Gospel. We love and care for each of you!

How Paul Preached the Gospel with Integrity and Boldness

In this passage, Paul defends his ministry to the Thessalonians, who had faced opposition and persecution from their fellow Jews and Gentiles. Paul reminds them of how he and his companions had preached the gospel to them with integrity and boldness, despite having suffered in Philippi before. He also assures them that he did not seek any human praise or glory, but only God’s approval and glory.

Paul’s Motivation: God’s Approval

Paul says that his appeal to the Thessalonians did not spring from error, impurity, or deception, but from God’s approval and entrustment. He says that he spoke the gospel not to please people, but God, who tests the hearts. He also says that he never used flattery, greed, or authority to manipulate or exploit the Thessalonians, but God is his witness.

Paul’s motivation for preaching the gospel was not to gain popularity, wealth, or power, but to be faithful to God’s calling and commission. He knew that God had entrusted him with the gospel, and that God would judge his motives and actions. He did not care about what people thought of him, but what God thought of him.

Paul’s Method: God’s Boldness

Paul also says that he and his companions had boldness in God to declare the gospel to the Thessalonians, in the midst of much conflict. He says that they had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, where they were beaten and imprisoned for preaching the gospel. But they did not let that stop them from proclaiming the gospel in Thessalonica, even though they faced strong opposition there as well.

Paul’s method of preaching the gospel was not to avoid suffering or conflict, but to rely on God’s power and protection. He knew that God had given him the courage and the strength to speak the gospel, and that God would deliver him from any trouble. He did not fear what people could do to him, but what God could do for him.

Paul’s Message: God’s Glory

Paul also says that he and his companions did not seek glory from people, whether from the Thessalonians or from others, even though they could have asserted their authority as apostles of Christ. He says that they were gentle among them, like a nurse caring for her children, and that they shared not only the gospel, but also their own lives, because they loved them. He also says that they worked hard, day and night, to not be a burden to them, and that they behaved in a holy, righteous, and blameless way among them.

Paul’s message of preaching the gospel was not to exalt himself or his companions, but to exalt God and his Son, Jesus Christ. He knew that God had called him to be a servant and a witness of the gospel, and that God would reward him for his faithfulness. He did not seek praise from people, but praise from God.

Please come and worship with us each Saturday, and always give God the glory...for He alone is worthy! Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Final Exhortations in Hebrews

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:00:06 GMT

To God be the Glory forever!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a beautiful gift from the Lord, and as we revisit the final exhortations in the book of Hebrews we pray that you will join us in looking to the Lord to follow His will together. As Pastor Scott takes us through these final verses ( Hebrews 13:20-25 ), we encourage you to watch, share, listen and always check all things through the lens of scripture. The day and hour is short, but eternity is forever...we should aim to see the very people made in the image of God turn to Him for salvation that they wouldn't be lost to eternal torment apart from Him.

The God of Peace and the Great Shepherd

Hebrews 13:20-25 is the last part of the letter to the Hebrews, a group of Jewish Christians who were facing hard times. The writer of the letter has encouraged them to keep following Jesus, the best and perfect high priest, who has started a new and better relationship with God through His death and resurrection.

In this part, the writer gives a blessing, a final reminder, a personal news, and a goodbye greeting. Let's look at each of these parts and see what they teach us about God and His plan for us.

Blessing (vv. 20-21)

A blessing is a prayer that asks for God's favor and protection. The writer starts by calling God "the God of peace". This name shows God's character and His work of making us friends with Him and with each other through Christ. Peace is not just having no problems, but having harmony, wholeness, and well-being. God is the source and giver of peace, and He wants us to enjoy His peace in every part of our lives.

The writer then reminds us of the reason for God's peace: "who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep". The blood of the eternal covenant means the death of Jesus, which made the new relationship that God promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34 . This relationship is eternal because it is based on God's unchanging promise and secured by Christ's never-ending life. The resurrection of Jesus is the proof and power of God's promise, and it also shows Jesus as the great Shepherd of the sheep, a name that reminds us of Psalm 23 and Isaiah 40:11 . Jesus is the one who leads, feeds, protects, and cares for His people, the people of God.

The writer then prays that God would "equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ". This is a prayer for God's grace and help to enable us to live according to His will. God does not leave us alone, but He gives us everything we need to do His will, which is good, pleasing, and perfect ( Romans 12:2 ). He also works in us, by His Spirit, to change our hearts and minds, so that we would want and love His will. All of this is possible only through Jesus Christ, who is the way and the example of God's will. The writer ends the blessing with a praise to God: "to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen". This shows the ultimate goal and reason of God's will: His glory. Everything we do should be done for the glory of God, who deserves all praise and honor.

Final Reminder (v. 22)

The writer then asks his readers to "bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly". The word of exhortation is a summary of the whole letter, which is a mix of teaching and application, warning and comfort, instruction and persuasion. The writer asks his readers to bear with his words, which means that they may have been hard to hear or accept. He also says that he has written briefly, which may seem funny, since the letter is one of the longest in the New Testament. But compared to the deep and complex topics he has talked about, the writer has been short and clear. He hopes that his readers would not ignore or forget his words, but rather listen and obey them.

Personal News (v. 23)

The writer then gives a personal news: "I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you". Timothy is a well-known friend and co-worker of Paul, who was involved in many of his missions and church planting efforts. He is also the receiver of two letters from Paul in the New Testament. The writer of Hebrews seems to have a close relationship with Timothy, and he tells his readers that Timothy has been released from prison or some other kind of trouble. This shows that Timothy, like the Hebrews, was also suffering for his faith. The writer expresses his hope and plan to visit the Hebrews, with Timothy, if he comes soon. This shows his personal care and love for his readers, as well as his trust in God's plan.

Goodbye Greeting (vv. 24-25)

The writer ends his letter with a goodbye greeting: "Greet all your leaders and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. Grace be with you all. Amen". He asks his readers to greet their leaders, who are in charge of teaching and leading the people of God ( Hebrews 13:7, 17 ). He also asks them to greet all the Lord's people, or the saints, who are the members of God's family. He then sends the greetings from those from Italy, which may mean that he is writing from Italy, or that he is in contact with some Italian Christians. He finally wishes and prays for his readers: "Grace be with you all". Grace is God's undeserved favor and kindness, which is the source and substance of our salvation and growth. Grace is also the theme and the tone of the letter to the Hebrews, which shows the grace of God in Christ, and urges us to come to God's throne of grace with confidence ( Hebrews 4:16 ). The writer prays that God's grace would be with his readers, to support them, strengthen them, and satisfy them. He ends his prayer with an "Amen", which means "so be it" or "let it be done".

Conclusion

Hebrews 13:20-25 is a good ending to a letter that is rich in truth and practice, challenge and comfort, reminder and encouragement. It reminds us of who God is, what He has done for us, and what He wants to do in us and through us. It also shows us how to relate to God, to each other, and to our leaders. It calls us to live by faith, hope, and love, in response to God's grace and glory. May we, like the first receivers of this letter, listen and obey the word of exhortation, and experience the blessing of the God of peace and the great Shepherd. Amen.

With this great letter to take in as often as we can, we encourage you to do so. We also hope to see you next time for worship, fellowship and a meal starting at 7pm each Saturday. Don't forget to share the very hope we have within us, for the Gospel is needed by all people in every age. If you need a bible, just let us know! You can also use a great online bible source from www.biblegateway.com as they have so many wonder resources available as well. We love you and care for you belove and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Praying for our Leaders

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:10:43 GMT

A Final Exhortation cont...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

As we near the end of Hebrews, we encourage you to watch and share our latest video as Pastor Scott took us through the final exhortations in Hebrews 13:7-19 . Let us join together always, praying for one another, fellowship with one another and above all...love the Lord our God together in spirit and truth in our worship. Below is a review of the section we covered, don't forget to check all things yourself like the noble Bereans, according to the scriptures.

In Hebrews 13:7-19 , we can find three ways to honor our spiritual leaders:

1. Remember them and imitate their faith (v. 7)

The author tells the readers to remember those who were their leaders, who spoke to them the word of God, and who have died in the faith. He says to consider the outcome of their way of life, and to imitate their faith.

This means that we should not forget the legacy of those who have gone before us, who have faithfully preached and lived the gospel, and who have finished their race with joy. We should learn from their teachings, their testimonies, and their trials, and follow their example of trusting God in all circumstances.

Some of the spiritual leaders that we can remember and imitate are the apostles, the martyrs, the reformers, the missionaries, and the faithful pastors and teachers in our own churches and communities. We can also honor the memory of our departed loved ones who have influenced us spiritually.

2. Obey them and submit to them (v. 17)

The author tells the readers to obey their current leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over their souls, as those who will have to give an account. He says to let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to them.

This means that we should respect and follow the guidance of those who are appointed by God to shepherd and oversee us spiritually. We should listen to their teaching, heed their counsel, and support their ministry. We should also pray for them, encourage them, and help them in their work.

We should not make their task harder by being rebellious, stubborn, or indifferent. We should not criticize them unfairly, undermine their authority, or ignore their warnings. We should remember that they are accountable to God for how they care for us, and that we are accountable to God for how we respond to them.

3. Pray for them and join them in their service (v. 18-19)

The author tells the readers to pray for him and his fellow workers, for they are sure that they have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. He asks them to pray earnestly that he may be restored to them soon.

This means that we should intercede for our spiritual leaders, for they face many challenges and dangers in their service to God and His people. We should pray for their protection, their provision, their wisdom, their holiness, and their effectiveness. We should also pray for their personal and family needs, their health, their joy, and their peace.

We should not only pray for them, but also join them in their service. We should cooperate with them in advancing the gospel, in edifying the church, and in glorifying God. We should share their burdens, their joys, and their hopes. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Family

Happy Thanksgiving!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:38:47 GMT

Let us love, with thanksgiving!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Faith Recovery Fellowship! May we look to the Lord for all our needs and live ever grateful, giving thanks for who He is, and all He has done. Let us continue to remember Christ Jesus our Lord and the great gift He has bestowed upon us by His own blood.

Saturday night we jumped right into Hebrews 13:1-6 , which is a beautiful section, for it covers what it looks like to love in brotherly fashion. We pray you watch, share and of course be sure to check all things according to the scriptures. Be sure to contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk. Let us walk together, sharing the Gospel at every opportunity. We pray you enjoy Thanksgiving with friends and family, and hope to see you Saturday night for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Below is a synopsis from Saturday's sermon and a good course to study by:

The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and temptation to abandon their faith. The author of Hebrews encourages them to hold fast to their confession and to look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of their faith. In the last chapter of the letter, the author gives some practical instructions on how to live as followers of Christ in a hostile world. One of the main themes of this chapter is the importance of love.

Hebrews 13:1-6 says:

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

In these verses, we can see four ways to love one another as brothers and sisters:

Love by showing hospitality. The word for hospitality in Greek is philoxenia, which literally means “love of strangers”. The author of Hebrews reminds us that by welcoming strangers, we may be entertaining angels without knowing it. This is a reference to the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 18 , who received three visitors who turned out to be the Lord and two angels. Hospitality is a way of showing love to those who are different from us, who may be in need, or who may be messengers of God. Hospitality is also a way of imitating God, who welcomed us into his family through Christ.

Love by remembering the persecuted. The author of Hebrews urges us to continue to remember those in prison and those who are mistreated, as if we were in their situation. This is a way of showing solidarity and compassion to our fellow Christians who are suffering for their faith. We can remember them by praying for them, by supporting them financially or materially, by visiting them, by advocating for them, or by joining them in their suffering. Remembering the persecuted is also a way of identifying with Christ, who was imprisoned and mistreated for our sake.

Love by honoring marriage. The author of Hebrews affirms that marriage is honorable and that the marriage bed should be kept pure. This is a way of showing respect and fidelity to our spouses, who are our partners in life and in ministry. It is also a way of showing reverence and obedience to God, who created marriage and who will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral. Honoring marriage is also a way of reflecting Christ, who loved the church and gave Himself up for her.

Love by being content. The author of Hebrews warns us to keep our lives free from the love of money and to be content with what we have. This is a way of showing gratitude and trust to God, who provides for our needs and who promises to never leave us or forsake us. It is also a way of showing generosity and kindness to others, who may have less than we do or who may need our help. Being content is also a way of relying on Christ, who is our helper and who gives us the courage to face any challenge.

These are some of the ways that we can love one another as brothers and sisters, according to Hebrews 13:1-6 . By doing so, we will not only please God, but we will also strengthen our faith, encourage our fellow believers, and witness to the world. Let us therefore keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters, for this is the will of God for us in Christ Jesus.

We love you beloved and until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Team

Grace and Joy

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:08:12 GMT

From Covenant to Covenant, unshakeable, we will yet praise Him

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Praise and Glory to the Lord our God! Thank you for joining us Saturday night for worship and fellowship, and we encourage you to watch and share these sermons too. It only takes but once for someone to hear the Word of God, the very Gospel that saves...to be changed in that instant to a child of God all by His power! Saturday night Pastor Scott continues through the book of Hebrews, and as we near the end of chapter 12 we want to post an overview and a call of heeding the Lord's Word. Our verses for the night were in Chapter 12:18-28 .

As a quick overview from where we have gone from thus far, let us remember who this letter is written to. We also need to remember, that while this wasn't written to us...it is still written for us. So let us hold tightly to the very great faith that the Lord Himself has gifted us with, and shown us where to place our faith.

The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and temptation to abandon their faith in Jesus. The author of Hebrews encourages them to hold fast to their confession and to look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of their faith.

One of the main themes of Hebrews is the contrast between the old covenant and the new covenant. The old covenant was established at Mount Sinai, when God gave the law to Moses and the Israelites. The new covenant was inaugurated by the blood of Jesus, who is the mediator of a better covenant based on better promises.

In Hebrews 12:18-28 , the author compares the two covenants by describing the different experiences of the people who approached God under each covenant. He uses vivid imagery from the Old Testament to portray the difference between the two.

The old covenant was where we saw a scene characterized by fear and awe at Mount Sinai. The people who came to Mount Sinai witnessed a terrifying scene: a blazing fire, darkness, gloom, a whirlwind, a trumpet blast, and a voice that shook the earth. They were so afraid that they begged Moses to speak to them instead of God, and they were warned not to touch the mountain or they would die.

The new covenant is where we see a scene characterized by grace and joy. The people who come to Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, experience a glorious scene: thousands of angels, the assembly of the firstborn, God the judge of all, the spirits of the righteous, Jesus the mediator, and the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. They are welcomed into the presence of God with love and acceptance, and they are cleansed from their sins by the blood of Jesus. Here we can remember that we can all say "such were some of us", for by His blood we have been saved and changed for His glory.

The author of Hebrews then draws a practical implication from this contrast. He urges His readers to be grateful for the privilege of receiving the new covenant and to worship God with reverence and awe. He also warns them not to refuse the voice of God who speaks to them through His Son, and not to ignore the warning of the coming judgment.

The author reminds them that God is a consuming fire, who will shake the heavens and the earth and remove everything that can be shaken, so that only what cannot be shaken will remain. The unshakable things are the things that belong to the kingdom of God, which is an eternal and indestructible kingdom.

The message of Hebrews 12:18-28 is relevant for us today as well. We live in a world that is full of sin, fear, uncertainty and instability. We face trials and temptations that challenge our faith and loyalty to Jesus. We need to remember that we have a better covenant and a better hope than the people of the old covenant. We need to appreciate to the utmost, the grace and glory of the new covenant and the heavenly city that awaits us. We need to worship God with gratitude and reverence in the way He has given us, and to listen to His voice (Being in His Word everyday) and obey His will. We need to hold on to the unshakable kingdom of God, which is our inheritance and our reward.

Let us share that message, a perfect message of the truth, hope and the glorious God that saved us for Himself. We encourage you to share the Gospel at every turn, let us conversations be that seasoned with salt...seeking to give honor and glory to Jesus Christ who paid the very penalty we all deserved. Let us stand with God and be unshakeable together, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Team

Look to Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:30:43 GMT

For enduring faith and hope!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

As we look back on Saturday's sermon, we invite you to watch and share with others. We encourage you to always check all things through the lens of scripture, for thru the Lord is the only way to look at the life we have on this earth. We also encourage you to share the Gospel wherever you may be, whether in your own home or out in the public, remember that the Lord will be with you. Below is a review of Hebrews 12:3 , and we invite you to contact us about enduring faith and the hardships we face.

Life is full of challenges and difficulties. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed by the problems we face, the opposition we encounter, or the pain we suffer. We may be tempted to give up, to lose hope, or to doubt God's love and power. How can we persevere in our faith and overcome these obstacles? How can we find strength and joy in the midst of trials? The answer is found in Hebrews 12:3 , a verse that encourages us to look to Jesus as our example and source of endurance.

The author of Hebrews writes: "Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." The word "consider" means to think carefully, to pay attention, or to meditate on something. It implies a deliberate and sustained focus on an object of interest. The object of our consideration is Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who endured such hostility from sinners (such as us) against himself.

What kind of hostility did Jesus endure? He endured rejection, ridicule, slander, betrayal, false accusations, mockery, torture, and crucifixion. He endured the wrath of God for our sins, and He exhausted it! He was tried and tested in every way, yet without sinning. He endured all this for the joy that was set before Him, namely, the glory of God and the salvation of His people.

Why should we consider Him who endured? Because by doing so, we will not grow weary and lose heart. We will not lose our motivation, our courage, or our confidence. We will not succumb to fatigue, despair, or bitterness. We will not give up on our faith, our hope, or our love. We will be inspired by His example, empowered by His grace, and comforted by His presence.

How can we practically consider Him who endured?

- Read and study the Gospels. The Gospels are the eyewitness accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. They reveal His character (being both God and the son of man), His teachings, His miracles, His sufferings, and His glory. They show us how He endured hardship He faced. As we read and study the Gospels, we can ask ourselves: What can I learn from Jesus? How can I imitate Him? How can I honor Him?

- Pray and worship. Prayer and worship are ways of communicating with God and expressing our love and gratitude to Him. They are also ways of drawing near to Him and receiving His grace and help in time of need. As we pray and worship, we can thank God for sending His Son to endure the cross for us. We can praise Him for His power and wisdom that raised Him from the dead. We can ask Him for strength and guidance to follow Him faithfully.

- Fellowship and serve. Fellowship and service are ways of relating with other believers and sharing in the mission of God. They are also ways of bearing one another's burdens and stimulating one another to love and good deeds. As we fellowship and serve, we can encourage one another with the truth and hope of the gospel. We can support one another with practical help and prayer. We can remind one another of Jesus' example and promise.

Hebrews 12:3 is a powerful verse that teaches us how to endure hardship with faith. It calls us to consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that we will not grow weary and lose heart. It challenges us to look to Jesus as our model and source of endurance. It invites us to read and study the Gospels, to serve, pray, and worship God, to fellowship and serve one another. By doing so, we will be able to run with perseverance the race that is set before us, knowing that He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

We love and care for you beloved, and until we meet again...lets go serve our King!

FRF Team

***Updated for 2nd sermon on this section***

Running our race...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:33:08 GMT

Endurance and Faith, a race for eternity!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are glad to share the next video as Pastor Scott takes us through Hebrews 12:1-2 . We pray you check all things according to the scriptures and be sure to share the good news wherever you may be. Our time is here is short, the distance we run is long, so let us run that great race of endurance and faith together.

Hebrews 12:1-2 is one of the most inspiring passages in the Bible. It tells us how to run the race of faith with perseverance and joy, following the example of Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. Let’s take a closer look at what this passage teaches us.

We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses

The first thing we need to know is that we are not alone in this race. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, who are the heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11. They are the people who trusted God and obeyed His will, even when they faced trials, temptations, and persecutions. They are the people who lived by faith and not by sight, who looked forward to the heavenly city and the eternal reward. They are the people who finished their race well and received God’s commendation.

These witnesses are not just spectators, but encouragers. They are not watching us from heaven, but testifying to us from history. They are telling us that God is faithful, that His promises are true, that His grace is sufficient, that His power is made perfect in weakness.

Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Team

Looking Ahead by Faith

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:18:49 GMT

They saw a city yet of God...

Hello brothers and sisters!

It's here...winter has arrived in Alaska. Something we can see ahead of time as soon as it departs and the spring arrives, followed by summer! Some of us dread winter for the conditions it brings, yet some of us also love it for those same reasons. A lot can be said about that kind of view when comparing it to looking ahead by faith as Christians are called to do. We look ahead of what is to come, knowing with full certainty (more than the hand in front of our face) that God will do exactly as He said He will do. Hopefully everyone rejoiced with an inner amen there... Given that pretext, we have much to be thankful for today as we get to share Saturday's sermon with everyone, hoping that you can take some time to listen, watch and share...all the while checking everything to the scriptures.

Saturday we got to begin our journey into Hebrews 11 , that great hall of faith...the saints of the past! The is a great moment to grow in faith as we walk this out together, below is an summary of Hebrews 11 . We encourage always spend time in the Word every day, there is no sermon or little devotional that can ever take the place of being alone with God in His Word. With that said, we hope to see everyone next Saturday and be sure to contact us here for anything we can help with in your Christian walk. Don't forget that we have all of our past sermons and postings right here, and if you don't have a bible at home let us know and we can get you one! You can also visit https://www.biblegateway.com for an online version as well, we use them to link to in our articles!

Hebrews 11 is a chapter that celebrates the faith of the saints who lived before Christ. It shows how they trusted God and obeyed His commands, even when they faced trials and hardships. They looked forward to the fulfillment of God’s promises, which were ultimately realized in Christ.

The chapter begins by defining faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. It then gives examples of how faith enabled the people of old to obtain a good testimony from God. By faith, they understood that God created the world by His word, they offered acceptable sacrifices to God, they walked with God and pleased Him, they built an ark to save their family from the flood, they left their homeland and followed God’s call, they received the power to conceive children in old age, they offered their beloved son as a sacrifice to God, they blessed their descendants and prophesied about their future, they refused to compromise with the world and endured persecution, they crossed the Red Sea and conquered the Promised Land, they performed miracles and overcame enemies by God’s power, and they suffered martyrdom for God’s sake.

The chapter also points out that these heroes of faith did not receive the full reward of their faith in their lifetime. They died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth, seeking a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God was not ashamed to be called their God, for He had prepared for them a city.

The chapter concludes by reminding the readers that these saints of faith are witnesses to us, who have received something better than they did: the revelation of Christ, the founder and perfecter of our faith. Therefore, we should imitate their faith and run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, who endured the cross and is seated at the right hand of God. We should also remember that God disciplines us as His children, and that we should strive for holiness, peace, and grace, without falling away from God or His grace.

We should continue striving together in these things brothers and sisters, and proclaim the Gospel to a world that is dead in sin. Only Christ can save, and it's by faith in Him alone. Until we meet again, lets go serve our King!

FRF Team

By Faith We Live

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:04:11 GMT

In Christ alone are we saved...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Winter Approaches in Alaska, and as it gets colder outside let us join together in Christ and offer Him praise for all He has done and who He is. He alone is worthy! We invite you to the foot of the cross to worship our one true King, for even in the dead of winter you will find the spring of life happen in Christ alone.

We are thankful to have Pastor Scott back in the pulpit to continue in the series from the book of Hebrews we have been doing for some time now. It is a great series of sermons thus far and we highly encourage you to watch, share and study along with us. We jumped back in at Hebrews 10:26-39 , and we look at just how important it is for us to maintain in our life that very knowledge of the truth. Jesus is the truth, the life and the way, and as He is the very object of our faith, we need Him for all things. This requires us to live a life of repentance from our old ways, that our lives look more and more like Christ, rather than one characterized by sin. Please be sure to always check all things through the lens of the scriptures, test the spirits to see if they are of God dear friends! We hope that you share our sermons with others, and any God honoring sermons for that matter! We hope to see you Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward dear friends. Please be sure to share the Gospel with every opportunity that the Lord provides us with...sometimes all it takes is that one time for someone to hear and in that moment believe. Contact us for more information on services , classes and anything else we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk.

We love you and care for you friends and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Aroma of Life

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:12:41 GMT

A triumphal procession in Christ

Welcome brothers and sisters!

It is wonderful to know that we are a triumphal procession in Christ, a sweet aroma unto God!

Saturday night we were blessed to have Pastor Jaime bring to us a message out of 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 , a great look at what it means to be an aroma of life...and even a stench or odor of death to those who are perishing. The Gospel is sweet to those who have embraced Christ, that is, life! To those who reject the Gospel however, the very words of this blessed and sweet salvation...to them is death itself. It is a deep and passioned message that we encourage you to take time to listen to and share, there is so much to unpack in those few verses and you will certainly be blessed to hear it from our pastor.

We also want to keep encouraging you to check all things according to the scriptures, we are use them as our lens as we are in but not of this world. Be sure to keep sharing the Gospel, God continually opens doors for us to do so, whether right in our own homes, across the street or around the world. There is no place on earth that doesn't need the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Life is short, nobody is promised tomorrow...just as scripture says "Today is the day of salvation, and now is the hour..." .

Contact us here as well for anything we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk. No Christian is called to walk alone, and the church is Christ's bride, let us come together and follow after Him. We love you family, and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Full Assurance of our Faith

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:33:49 GMT

Our blessed hope is everlasting!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a blessed day to surrender to the Lord and seek after His will. Whether we have good days or bad, God is always good and He says He will never leave us nor forsake us. That is something to always keep in mind as we endeavor more and more to have our mind transformed by the Gospel and no longer conform to this world, instead we aim to look more and more like our beloved savior Jesus Christ.

We are so grateful for everyone who came Saturday night, shared their testimonies and came up to pray with a young sister in need. We are also grateful that you came to worship and study alongside us as we continued in the book of Hebrews, our study for the night was Hebrews 10:19-25 . Pastor Scott faithfully preached the solid meaning of what it looks like to not just understand what it is we have in Christ, our faith and the assurance of...but the importance of turning from our sin in repentance to the Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to watch and share today's video sermon, always checking everything according to the scriptures. It is a good thing to be like those noble Bereans of old, amen? We also ask that you would continue to pray alongside us for God's will in the possible building move for us, the brothers and sisters in various need as we walk together in the faith and for a brother and sister who are hoping for a medical miracle. So please intercede in prayer alongside us dear brethren, we all need one another and we all need the Lord most of all. Below is an synopsis from the sermon study on Saturday night, we hope and pray you read, share, watch and above all....share the Gospel, it is so important to do. In the face of eternity, our time here on earth is very short and since we have Jesus we ought to desire others would be saved right along with us. The sources uses for this is Microsoft Bing, Brave, www.biblegateway.com , and the Bible at the top of it all.

We can enter God’s presence with confidence because of what Jesus has done for us. He has opened a new and living way for us by His blood, which cleanses us from sin and gives us access to God. He is also our great high priest, who represents us before God and invites us to His throne of grace. He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, who upholds all things by His powerful word. He is the author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy that was set before Him, and who is now seated at the right hand of God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, who never changes or fails. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, who will come again with power and glory to judge the living and the dead.

We need to have a sincere heart that believes God’s word and obeys His will, and that is sprinkled from an evil conscience by the blood of Jesus and washed with pure water by the Holy Spirit. We also need to encourage one another to love and good works, and not to forsake the assembly of the saints, but to exhort one another as we see the day of the Lord approaching. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus, the source and goal of our salvation, and to follow His example of obedience and endurance. We need to worship God with reverence and awe, for He is a consuming fire. We need to hold fast to our confession of hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

We hope to see you next week brothers and sisters, please contact us for anything we may be able to help or encourage you with and until we meet again...let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Christ's Sacrifice, Once for All

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:38:15 GMT

Atoned for...it is finished!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

It is a wonderful day to give thanks to the Lord, for He has done it all! He willingly lay down His own life, paying the very sin debt we owed and atoning for our sins...once for all! Where would any of us be today if God had not shown us so much mercy? There is no greater gift than being with God for all eternity, and He has made exactly that possible through a relationship with Jesus Christ, let us not waste another day without knowing Him. Let us not waste another day without sharing the Gospel, whether with an unbelieving neighbor or edifying your own family and church with the Word of God...it is never a bad time to share Jesus Christ our living hope.

Our worship and fellowship from Saturday night was wonderful, it was great to see so many people return that we may study together the culminating work of Christ upon the Cross, as the author of Hebrews explains to us in Hebrews 10:1-18 . Pastor Scott faithfully took us through each verse, exalting the work of Christ and rendering to us what it looks like to follow and obey Him. We encourage you to watch and share today, you can always visit our YouTube channel here , view past sermons and blogs here as well as contact us here for anything we can help you with in your Christian walk. Below is a brief synopsis from our worship on Saturday night, we encourage you to also stay in the Word daily. We also encourage you to use the many resources available to all of us, including www.biblegateway.com , always the Bible and much more. As always beloved, be sure to check everything through the lens of scripture, for through them we can rightly divide what is true from what is false.

The book of Hebrews shows how Christ is better than the old covenant system of sacrifices. In Hebrews 10:1-18 , the author compares the repeated sacrifices of the law with the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. He says that the sacrifices of the law could never make anyone perfect or take away sins completely. They only reminded people of their sins every year. He quotes Psalm 40:6-8 to show that God wanted obedience, not animal sacrifices. He applies this psalm to Christ, who obeyed God by offering Himself as a sacrifice for sins.

The author then explains what Christ’s sacrifice means for us. He says that by God’s will, we have been made holy through Christ’s sacrifice ( Hebrews 10:10 ). He contrasts the priests who keep offering the same sacrifices that can never take away sins, with Christ who sat down at God’s right hand after offering one sacrifice for sins forever ( Hebrews 10:11-12 ). He says that by one sacrifice, Christ has made us perfect forever ( Hebrews 10:14 ). He quotes Jeremiah 31:33-34 to show that God has made a new covenant with us, in which He puts his laws in our hearts and minds, and remembers our sins no more ( Hebrews 10:15-17 ). He concludes by saying that where there is forgiveness of sins, there is no need for any more sacrifices ( Hebrews 10:18 ).

The message of this passage is clear and powerful. Christ has done what the law could not do. He has given us total forgiveness and perfect access to God through His sacrifice which He did willingly. He has fulfilled God’s will and established a new and better way of having a relationship with Him.

We very much hope to see you next week and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Old and the New

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:45:05 GMT

From death to life...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a wonderful day to be alive, for it is one where we have the full Gospel to share with others, each other and to build one another up in our most Holy Faith. As the days are short we can know a life that is eternal, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His finished works upon the Cross. There is a great and wonderful message of Salvation that comes to us through Christ alone, by faith alone and we just want to encourage everyone today to continue coming to church to be equipped that we may go out to bid welcome to all who would believe in Jesus into the Kingdom of God.

Saturday night was wonderful as Pastor Scott has continued to bring us though the book of Hebrews , and really show us this amazing culmination of what Christ has done on our behalf. Saturday we did a synopsis of the whole 9th chapter , getting a wonderful view of the old and the new covenant and the meaning that really has for us in Christ. Beloved, we encourage you to always check all things according to the scriptures, share the very freeing message of the Gospel from the burden of sin and death, for those who are in Christ...there is no more condemnation! There is no better message on this earth, or in heaven above then the one that magnifies the Lord Jesus Christ and the work He alone has done. Below is a synopsis of what we went over and ask that you watch our video for the week and be sure to share it with others. It only takes once for someone to hear the Gospel to see a change happen, for the Lord saves by the Gospel! We hope to see you next week! Contact us here as well for anything we may be able to help or encourage you with in your Christian walk with the Lord.

Hebrews 9 is a chapter that compares and contrasts the old and new covenants that God made with his people. The old covenant was based on the law of Moses and involved a complex system of rituals, sacrifices, and priests. The new covenant is based on the grace of Jesus Christ and involves a simple faith in His death and resurrection. The author of Hebrews explains how the new covenant is superior to the old covenant in several ways:

The new covenant has a better sanctuary: The old covenant had an earthly tabernacle with two sections, the holy place and the most holy place, where only the high priest could enter once a year (every year, again and again) with blood to atone for the sins of the people. The new covenant has a heavenly sanctuary, where Christ himself entered once for all with His own blood to secure an eternal redemption for us ( Hebrews 9:1-12 ).
The new covenant has a better sacrifice: The old covenant required the blood of animals, which could only cleanse the outward appearance of the worshipers, but not their conscience. The new covenant offers the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, to purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God ( Hebrews 9:13-14 ).
The new covenant has a better mediator: The old covenant was inaugurated with blood and depended on the obedience of the people to its terms. The new covenant was established by the death of Christ, who is the mediator of a better promise, an eternal inheritance that is guaranteed by His resurrection ( Hebrews 9:15-22 ).
The new covenant has a better hope: The old covenant was temporary and imperfect, pointing to the need for something greater. The new covenant is permanent and perfect, fulfilling what was foreshadowed by the old. Christ appeared once at the end of the ages to put away sin by His sacrifice, and He will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly wait for Him ( Hebrews 9:23-28 ).

Brothers and sisters, we encourage you to open your bible daily and spend time with the Lord. One thing to keep in mind is that if we are unwilling to spend time with Him now...we won't want to in all eternity. Today is the day, and He says to seek Him while He may be found in the book of Isaiah 55:6-7 . If you don't have a bible, ask us and we will be glad to make sure you get one, or if you have online access you can always use www.biblegateway.com as they are a wonderful source to use.

With that said we hope to see you next Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal starting at 7pm, and until we meet again...let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Far Better Covenant Pt. 2

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:22:12 GMT

Hebrews 8, the culmination of the covenant!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are thankful to have had everyone come and worship along with us last week, and by the Lord's grace we hope to continue in much more with you! As our summer wanes, the weather begins to change...we can look at the promises of God and remember that He does not change. The hope we can have in Christ far surpasses anything in this world, and we can share in all of these together beloved.

As Pastor Scott continues on from last week, he faithfully brings us through the end of Hebrews 8:7-13 , looking at the full culmination of the greater covenant established by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. So please join us today in watching, sharing and always checking all things through the perfect lens of the scriptures. Below is a synopsis of our deep look from Saturday night, and we encourage you to contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk. The most important thing we can do is to surrender our will unto Christ Jesus, for in Him is life, love, forgiveness of sins...and the only way to have a relationship with God. We love you brothers and sisters and hope to see you next week!

The book of Hebrews is a letter written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and temptation to abandon their faith in Jesus. The main theme of the letter is the superiority of Christ over everything else, including the old covenant that God made with Israel through Moses.

One of the key passages that illustrates this theme is Hebrews 8:7-13 , where the author quotes from Jeremiah 31:31-34 , a prophecy about a new covenant that God would make with His people in the future. The author uses this prophecy to show that the old covenant was flawed and temporary, and that the new covenant in Christ is perfect and eternal.

The old covenant was flawed because it could not provide a lasting solution for the problem of sin. The old covenant required the priests to offer sacrifices and gifts according to the law, but these sacrifices could not take away the guilt and conscience of sin ( Hebrews 8:3-4 ; 10:1-4) . The old covenant also depended on the obedience of the people, but they failed to keep God’s laws and broke His covenant ( Hebrews 8:9 ).

The new covenant is perfect because it provides a complete forgiveness of sins through the sacrifice of Christ, who is the high priest and mediator of the new covenant. Christ offered Himself once for all as a perfect sacrifice that cleanses us from all sin and gives us access to God’s presence. The new covenant also transforms our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, who writes God’s laws in our hearts and enables us to know and obey Him.

The new covenant is eternal because it is based on God’s promise and faithfulness, not on our works or merit. God Himself initiated and established the new covenant by His grace and mercy, and He will never forget or forsake his people. The new covenant is also confirmed by the oath of God, who swore by Himself that He would not change His mind or revoke His promise ( Hebrews 6:13-20 ; 7:20-22 ).

The author of Hebrews concludes this section by saying that the old covenant is obsolete and ready to vanish away. This means that we should not cling to the shadows and types of the old covenant, but embrace the reality and fulfillment of the new covenant in Christ. The new covenant is a better promise, a better hope, and a better inheritance for all who believe in Jesus.

The very importance of this covenant is key to our eternal salvation, which makes the words of our Lord "It is finished" carry the greatest of weight. We should readily surrender to Christ, for in Him alone is the promise and salvation.

The sources used for the synopsis above are Microsoft Bing, Brave, biblegateway.com , Saturday night's sermon and of course...the Bible!

We love you brothers and sisters and pray that we together will continue sharing the Gospel whenever the Lord brings about an opportunity to do so. Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Far Better Covenant

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:38:50 GMT

Jesus, Our High Priest

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are glad to have everyone back each week, and even more thankful that we can share in the Gospel together. God is so worthy to be praised, known, listened to and obeyed. The very one who is Himself good, knows the very best for us and there is no better than Jesus our Lord, Savior, High Priest and God! Saturday night was wonderful to share in all of this with you and we encourage you to watch and share today's video posting from Saturday's sermon.

As Pastor Scott continues in His faithful representation of the book of Hebrews, we got a very close view...the culminating point of what the write of Hebrews was getting to. Below is a synopsis from the section we covered in Hebrews 8:1-6 , and we highly encourage as always to check all things according to the scriptures. It is the very lens we need in this life, which this age is desperate to blind us to. With that said, please be sure to spend time with the Lord daily, every day we need to be in His word asking Him to help us understand and to walk with Him in spirit, right along in step. It's far too easy to run ahead and get lost, or lag behind and get lost, we need our great High Priest and Shepherd to guide us along the way. We pray in that we together would be used to share the Gospel, the most important message and calling of our time to edify one another, proclaim the truth to this dying world and to exalt the Lord in all we do. We don't need to have this gigantic intellect or fill our message with eloquence, nor do we have to defend the Gospel itself...no we simply proclaim the Gospel then stand to one side and watch the very power of God work in the lives of people and celebrate together as the Holy Spirit does what only He can do. We love you and care for you brothers and sisters!

The book of Hebrews shows how Jesus is better than everything in the old covenant. One of the ways is by showing how Jesus is a better high priest than the ones who served in the earthly tabernacle. Jesus has a better position, a better ministry, and a better sanctuary than the old covenant high priests. He has fulfilled and surpassed everything that they could only point to. He has opened up a new and living way for us to approach God with confidence and joy. He is our great High Priest, who sympathizes with our weaknesses and gives us mercy and grace in our time of need. So let us turn to Him with humble hearts, seeking to follow after Him...the very one who gave His life to pay the sin debt we all owed.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

King of Righteousness, King of Peace

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:28:07 GMT

Jesus and Melchizedek

Welcome brothers and sisters!

The time has come once again to share with you the wonderfully great news of the Gospel! It is so encouraging to see everyone come to hear the word of God each week, to share in fellowship and a meal and to testify of the glory of the Lord in how He has come to save each of you. We invite everyone to come back and continue sharing these very things, not only that but to share with others in your community. We live in a dead and dying world, one in such desperate need of the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, so let us join together to tell others that sin is leading them to eternal death and that they can be saved from all of it through Christ alone, by faith alone, according to the scriptures alone...for the glory of God alone. With that said, our gathering this week was all around Hebrews 7 and as Pastor Scott faithfully took us through a beautiful picture of Christ in the old testament and new, we invite you to watch along with us. When we look at the Christophanies, or appearing of Christ in the old testament such as in the person of Melchizedek, we are shown such a powerful picture of the forever interceding work of our great high priest, Jesus Christ. Brothers and sisters, please share the Gospel with others when the opportunity arises, the time is short for none of us know when our lives will have reached their end...but we can know life in eternity through Christ Jesus our Lord. Be sure to check all things according the scriptures beloved. Our source is the Bible of course, and the link to Hebrews 7 is through www.biblegateway.com , a great place to check out for yourself. So until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The promise of God

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:45:07 GMT

God swore by Himself, for there is none greater...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are glad to have everyone each week, and we are thankful the Lord brings us all together to worship and know Him! As we continue through our current series we want to keep encouraging you to follow along in the scriptures, always checking everything by them. The very lens we have in this life is the one the Lord gives us and we should apply all we see, think or do through it. Sharing the Gospel is so important, just look at the world around us and we can easily see death and lies being eaten up by everyone around. We are called out of this, being given a great light and promise, a hope that never dies and it's one we can and are told to share! With this weeks video, we encourage you to watch and share, contact us for anything we may be able to help with or even answer for the questions you may have. We pray you enjoy Pastor Scott's sermon on Hebrews 6:13-20 , as we look at the very promise of God. Do you enjoy His promise? Does He hold it for you in Christ? Hopefully the answer is yes, but if not, today is the day to call upon the Lord for salvation...none of us are promised tomorrow; but you can be promised eternal life in Christ. Below is a summary from the topic in the sermon and we hope you spend some time with us next Saturday as we worship, fellowship and share a meal afterward. The resources for this summary is www.biblegateway.com , Microsoft Bing and the most important...the Bible. We love and care for you brothers and sisters and hope to see you soon!

The certainty of God's Promise

One of the ways that the author does this is by reminding them of the example of Abraham, the father of the faithful, who received a promise from God that he would have a son and become a great nation. This promise was not fulfilled immediately, but after many years of waiting and testing. Abraham had to endure many trials and hardships, such as leaving his homeland, living as a nomad, facing famine and war, and even being asked to sacrifice his son Isaac.

But Abraham did not give up on God’s promise. He believed that God was able to do what He had said, and that He would keep His word. And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise ( Hebrews 6:15 ).

The author of Hebrews points out that God confirmed His promise to Abraham by an oath. He swore by Himself, since He had no one greater to swear by ( Hebrews 6:13 ). He said, “Surely blessing I will bless you and multiply you” ( Hebrews 6:14 ). This oath was meant to show the unchangeable nature of God’s purpose and the certainty of His promise. God wanted Abraham and his descendants to have a strong consolation and a sure hope.

The author of Hebrews then applies this lesson to his readers. He says that they have the same promise and the same oath from God. They have inherited the blessing of Abraham through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the seed of Abraham and the fulfillment of God’s promise ( Galatians 3:16 ). They have also inherited the hope of eternal life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is the forerunner and the high priest of their salvation ( Hebrews 6:19-20 ).

Therefore, they should not lose heart or waver in their faith. They should cling to God’s promise and oath as an anchor for their soul, a sure and steadfast hope that enters into the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as their representative and advocate ( Hebrews 6:18-20 ).

The author of Hebrews wants us to learn from this passage that God is faithful and trustworthy. He does not lie or change His mind. He keeps His word and fulfills His promises. He gives us strong reasons to believe in Him and hope in Him. He invites us to enter into a covenant relationship with Him, sealed by His oath and by the blood of Jesus.

We can trust God with our lives and our future. We can rely on his grace and power. We can follow His will and obey His commands. We can endure trials and hardships with patience and perseverance. We can look forward to the day when we will see Him face to face in all His Glory.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Maturing in Christ cont...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:26:54 GMT

Continued study in Hebrews from last week...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a good day to give the Lord praise amen!

We want to thank everyone for coming last week, it's always so wonderful to share worship, fellowship and a meal with you all. Today's posting is a short and simple one, as we want to continue encouraging you be in the word of God everyday. We also want to encourage you to watch and share this week's sermon, as Pastor Scott continued in Hebrews 5 and 6 and the subject of our maturing in Christ. Pastor Scott faithfully gives us a wonderful sermon upon a very difficult subject and passage throughout the ages, on falling away and being renewed to repentance! Please check out this sermon, it's so good and Pastor Scott brings up some very good points from Kenneth Wuest from his book " Wuest Word Studies ". As always we encourage you to check all things according to the scriptures, viewing everything in our lives through it's very lens. Don't forget to contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk by contacting us here . We love you and hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Maturing in Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:32:08 GMT

Growing spiritually upward and outward

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a great day to give thanks to the Lord, for He is worthy!

We had a great night of worship on Saturday night, lots of testimonies to the saving power of Jesus Christ! Pastor Scott also continued in the sermon series in Hebrews, faithfully teaching us what it looks like to mature in Christ. As he took us through Hebrews 5:11-14 ; and the first few verses of chapter 6 , we didn't get quite finished as there is so much to unpack in that rich section of scripture. However, we did get a wonderful sermon that honored our Lord truely, and glorified Him and the holy work He does in the lives of His people. Below is just a small idea of what it looks like to mature in Christ and Pastor Scott certainly brought out far more for us to understand, so we encourage you to watch Saturday's sermon.

What Does It Mean to Mature in Christ?

As followers of Jesus, we are called to grow in our faith and become more like Him. But what does it mean to mature in Christ? How do we know if we are making progress in our spiritual journey?

The Bible gives us all we need, so we can see what maturity in Christ looks like. Here are some key signs that you are growing mature in Christ:

Mature Christians receive the very truth of the Gospel, inspired by the Holy Spirit and written by those carried on by Him. A faithful follower of Christ does not add to or take away from the Word of God. We accept the message of salvation by grace through faith, and the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as the final authority for life and doctrine...also known as "In Christ alone". Paul warns us not to listen to anyone who preaches a different gospel than the one he preached ( Galatians 1:8-9 ), for even if an angel came to give something they would be "anathema" (the strongest greek word for accursed). He also urges us to move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity ( Hebrews 6:1-3 ).

Mature Christians stop pointing out everyone else’s sins, and start confessing their own. A mature Christian is humble and honest about his or her own weaknesses and failures. We must always examine ourselves before God. Jesus taught us to take the plank out of our own eye before trying to remove the speck from our brother’s eye, teaching us to not live in a hypocritical manner. ( Matthew 7:3-5 ). We will then find we are able to gently help our brothers and sisters who have fallen into sin. John reminds us that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us ( 1 John 1:8 ).

Mature Christians watch their words, and know when NOT to speak. A mature Christian is careful with their words, we should speak life rather than death ( Proverbs 18:21 ). We are not to gossip, slander, lie, or curse, but speaks words that edify, encourage, and bless others. James tells us that anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check ( James 3:2 ). He also warns us that with the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s image ( James 3:9 ).

Mature Christians grow less dependent on themselves, and increasingly dependent on Christ, counting all things as loss when compared to knowing Christ. Mature Christians recognize our need for God’s grace and power every day. We do not rely on our own wisdom, strength, or abilities, but trust in the Lord with all our heart ( Proverbs 3:5-6 ). Paul tells us that he has learned to be content in any situation, because he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him ( Philippians 4:11-13 ). He also says that he boasts only in his weaknesses, because when he is weak, then he is strong, Christ's grace is enough ( 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ).

Mature Christians love God and love others. The most important sign of maturity in Christ is love. Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and the second is to love your neighbor as yourself ( Mark 12:30-31 ). He also said that by this everyone will know that you are His disciples, if you love one another ( John 13:35 ). Paul tells us that love is the fulfillment of the law ( Romans 13:10 ), and that without love we are nothing ( 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ).

These are some of the marks of maturity in Christ that we should strive for as His followers. Of course, none of us can achieve this on our own. We need the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and works in us to conform us to the image of Christ ( Romans 8:29 ). We also need the support of other believers, who can encourage us, correct us, and spur us on toward love and good deeds ( Hebrews 10:24-25 ). We can't live as Christians (sheep) who avoid the flock, for the devil prowls about looking for one he can devour. Just look at the way wolves hunt, they single out the weak and separate them from the rest for easy pickings.

Let us pray that God would help us grow in maturity in Christ, so that we can glorify Him and bless others with our lives. We should seek to honor Him in all we do, doing everything as unto Him ( Colossians 3:23-24 ). All in all brothers and sisters, the Christian life is not easy, it's hard...full of persecutions and struggles. The good news is that we don't go through any of this alone, for not only do we have one another in Christ...we have the Lord Himself who never leaves us nor forsakes us.

We encourage you to watch and share our sermons and video series, mp3's , and to contact us for anything we can help with in your Christian walk. We simply must preach the Gospel, preaching Christ and Him crucified and watch the amazing power of God work in the lives of those He has saved, is saving, and will save. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward! Sources used for the above are The Bible first and foremost, www.biblegateway.com , Microsoft Bing and and Brave. Don't forget to check all things according to the scriptures, being like the noble Bereans!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Jesus, Our Great High Priest cont...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:22:03 GMT

Jesus is greater...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are so thankful to be given the opportunity by the Lord to share the wonderful saving Gospel that comes from Christ alone. God is so very good amen? Amen!

Saturday night was wonderful, from the testimonies, music, and worship in His Word. We are blessed to be able to share meals with one another, fellowshipping with all who come and to hear the scriptures. Pastor Scott has been taking us through the book of Hebrews and it has been a great series of sermons thus far, last week we looked at Jesus in the role of High Priest and Saturday we continued in Hebrews 5:1-10 focusing our view more on that role and how Jesus is the greater in it! The following is a brief overview of the sermon, sources are biblegateway.com, Microsoft Bing and as always the Bible. Don't forget brothers and sisters, to always check all things through the lens of scripture, being like the noble Bereans. There are a great many wolves in this world who dress up in sheep's clothing, desiring to turn the true sheep astray. But thanks be to Jesus Christ, our Great Shepherd that keeps us close to Him through the Holy work of the Holy Spirit, testifying to Christ and always leading us to Him. We also encourage you to contact us for anything we can help you with in your Christian walk, be sure to visit us here for more sermons, news and more! We also encourage you to share our sermon videos , and even MP3's now, for the moment is always right to share the Gospel. Not one of us know what the next day, let alone the next minute will hold, so we should preach Christ and Him crucified in love and truth.

Hebrews 5:1-10 tells us that Jesus is our high priest, who represents us before God and offers Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He also learned obedience through suffering and became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.

Jesus as our high priest

Jesus is different from human high priests, who are weak and sinful. He is the Son of God, who is sinless and eternal. He does not offer animal blood or gifts, but His own life. He does not enter the earthly sanctuary, but the heavenly one. He sat down at the right hand of God the Father, for His work was finished. No other high priest in history sat down in the sanctuary. The only seat available in the Holy of Holies is the throne of grace, of which only the Lord sits upon. He does not intercede for us once a year, but continually. He does not secure a temporary redemption, but an eternal one.

Jesus is a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek, a mysterious king and priest who blessed Abraham and had no genealogy or successor, Melchizedek was a "type of Christ". He foreshadowed Christ, who is the true king of righteousness and peace, who has an unchangeable priesthood, and who is superior to Abraham and the Levites.

Jesus as our obedient Savior

Jesus became our high priest through his incarnation, suffering, death and resurrection. He prayed to God with cries and tears and obeyed his will even to the point of death on the cross. He fulfilled all the requirements and expectations of his role as our high priest. He opened the way for us to enter God’s presence with confidence. Jesus is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him. We are saved by grace through faith in His obedience and work on our behalf. We show our faith by our obedience to his commands. To obey Jesus means to trust Him, love Him and follow Him as our Lord and Savior. He said if we love Him, we are to keep His commandments. Jesus was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. He was officially recognized and authorized by God to be our high priest, not by human appointment or tradition, but by divine decree and prophecy. He was the fulfillment of God’s plan and promise to provide a high priest who could truly represent us and reconcile us to God.

Conclusion

Hebrews 5:1-10 teaches us about Jesus as our high priest and obedient Savior. Let us praise him, thank him, trust him and obey him. He lives forever to intercede on our behalf, so we should never seek to cheapen that beautiful grace He has granted us.

Let us all remember, it's not by us keeping His commandments to give us righteousness, for He has kept them to give us His. We keep His because we love Him, as He first loved us. We show the good works we have in Christ by our faith in Him alone. What better work could there be, than to obey the Lord? He took upon Himself the debt and punishment that we all owed for our crimes...our sin! Then after He suffered our punishment, He rewarded us with what is His, righteousness. God loves to show His grace in saving lost sinners, so let us share that beautiful message of the Gospel, that faith in Christ alone can save. Let us live in repentance every day and encourage others to repent of their sins, turning away from them so that they would turn to Christ Jesus. We love you, and hope to see you in person each Saturday starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Our Great High Priest

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:50:18 GMT

Come boldly before the throne of grace!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

A glorious day indeed, for it is one in which we breathe, that we may sing forever to God that He is worthy of all Praise!

We most certainly had a wonderful worship service Saturday night, great testimonies and Pastor Scott took us through Hebrews 4:14-16 . That passage is one of those most reassuring in the bible! Not only does it highlight that Christ fulfills every position we could hope for, but that in being tried and tempted in every way, He knows our weaknesses thoroughly to help us in our time of need! Being able to share the Gospel with everyone is a blessing we shouldn't take for granted, passages such as these should help us whenever we may think such things as "nobody understands what I'm going through". Our Lord does indeed know us, understand us and provides the greatest of strength and courage to help us walk faithfully with Him. We greatly encourage everyone to visit us to worship in person, testify about Christ's saving work in your life as well as share a meal of fellowship afterward! We also encourage you to watch our sermons each week, and they are now being played on various radio stations! We also have our sermons changed into simple MP3 format without any music intro's so you can grab them for on the go if you would like. Below is a summary from Saturday night, and as always we encourage you to check everything according to scripture. We pray that you continue building up, and building each other up in your most holy faith! Sources for today's summary\synopsis on Hebrews 4:14-16 are www.biblegateway.com , www.biblestudytools.com , Microsoft Bing and of course the number one source is the Bible!

Hebrews 4:14-16 tells us that we have a great high priest, Jesus Christ, who has ascended into heaven and who can sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way as we are, yet He did not sin. Therefore, we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

This means that:

Jesus is our mediator between God and us. He offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins and intercedes for us in heaven.
Jesus understands us perfectly. He knows our struggles, feelings, thoughts, and needs. He is compassionate and merciful toward us.
We have access to God’s presence and favor through Jesus Christ. We do not have to fear God’s wrath or rejection because of our sins. We do not have to rely on our own merits or works to earn God’s approval or blessing.
We can come to God as we are, with honesty, humility, boldness, assurance, joy, and gratitude.
We can receive God’s forgiveness and restoration when we confess our sins, living a repentant life. We can also receive God’s strength and wisdom when we face difficulties and challenges.

We have a great high priest who invites us to come to Him at all times. Let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Let us approach God’s throne of grace with confidence. Let us receive His mercy and find His grace in our time of need. Let us live our lives in such a way that honors God and shines our light upon Him.

We pray we see you next week brothers and sisters, be sure to contact us for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk. Don't forget to revisit our sermons at any time as well, it is always good to hear and obey the word of God. We love you all and...

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Rich man and Lazarus

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:13:48 GMT

Great warning out of Luke 16

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a great day to give God thanks, for as we in the United States celebrate the 4th of July in remembrance of our independence as a nation...we should remember even more our freedom from the wages of sin as believers in Jesus Christ our Lord! We also want to encourage everyone to have a very safe 4th of July, and not to get too carried away out there. God has given us a great stewardship and we should remember to do everything as unto the Lord :)!

Saturday night we had our brother Jaime, associate pastor, step in for the night to give us what some call a parable, but more likely isn't...rather an actual story. Pastor Jaime takes us through the words of our Lord Jesus in Luke 16:19-31 , as He gives us a great warning indeed in the story of the rich man and Lazarus. As always we encourage everyone to check all things according to the Word of God and the sermons we share are no different! It is always good to view everything in our lives through the lens of scripture. A big thing of note in that story, is the warning that if people don't listen to God's word now...even someone coming back from the dead (referring to Jesus) won't change their mind either. Below is a synopsis from the passage, and the sources used to be cited are biblegateway.com, Microsoft Bing, Got Questions and biblestudytools.com quick reference dictionary. There a great many of tools for use out there, Matthew Henry's commentary, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon just to name a few. In the commentary by Albert Barnes, he notes the name Lazarus means "destitute of help; needy", which is an interesting point as well. Lazarus in Hebrew also means "God helps" or "Helped by God" in others. We also have many study guides and tools, commentaries, bibles in English, Greek and Hebrew right here at Faith Recovery Fellowship's library, you are welcome to come check them out!

Jesus tells a story of two men who had opposite lives and destinies. The rich man ignored the poor man Lazarus, who suffered at his gate. When they died, Lazarus was comforted by Abraham, while the rich man was tormented in Hades. The rich man begged Abraham to send Lazarus to help him or warn his brothers, but Abraham refused, saying that they had the word of God (the law and the prophets) to listen to, and that they would not believe even if someone rose from the dead. The story teaches us that God cares for the poor, expects us to use our wealth wisely, reveals His will in His word, offers us salvation through His Son, and will judge us according to our deeds.

There is so much more to dig into with this story, and we encourage you to both watch and share the sermon as well. There is nothing that can replace individual study of God's word though, and the Holy Spirit makes the very words alive as we are regenerated in Christ. Let us continue to draw near to God, and He will draw near to us! Don't forget to share the Gospel with others, it is only by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, how God has revealed in His Word can we come to know God and be forgiven by Him. Let this story keep us encouraged to share with others, that we would still this story repeat over and over in the lives of those who have the chance to surrender to Christ today. We love you all and thank everyone for coming Saturday, we hope to see you next week for fellowship, worship and a meal afterward!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Do Not Harden Your Hearts...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:41:11 GMT

Let's heed His call and surrender!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

A beautiful day to be alive, to worship Christ Jesus, and surrender to His will amen! By His grace, we so stand, that we can walk today in this land, to share the good news, of His Salvation by His Hand.

We are so thankful to have been able to share with everyone on Saturday the time of worship, fellowship and a meal. Thank you to everyone who came and shared your testimonies and let us continue to pray for one another, cultivating that softened heart that we may surrender it to Jesus Christ our Lord. We continued in Hebrews 3, focusing intently on 3:7-19 for the night...a great and mighty call and warning brethren! We pray you enjoy the sermon video, and share it with others. Only the Lord knows who will hear and obey, but our call is the same, preach the Gospel to everyone and you might be used in that moment by the Lord to bring someone to Himself! We also have another posting that will be updated each week, we will be zipping the sermons up in ZIP format, that simply contains the MP3 for that sermon. This way you can grab it and listen to it on the Go! Below is the synopsis from Saturday's sermon, sources include The Bible, www.biblegateway.com, and Microsoft Bing.

The Importance of Faithfulness and Obedience

Hebrews 3:7-19 is a passage that warns us against the danger of unbelief and disobedience. The author of Hebrews quotes Psalm 95:7-11 , which recalls the history of Israel in the wilderness. Despite witnessing God’s mighty works and miracles, the Israelites hardened their hearts and rebelled against Him. They tested and tried Him, and they did not know His ways. As a result, God was angry with them and swore that they would not enter His rest, which was the promised land of Canaan.

The author of Hebrews applies this lesson to the Christian readers, who are also called to enter God’s rest through faith in Christ. He urges them to beware of having an evil heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. He exhorts them to encourage one another daily, so that none of them may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. He reminds them that they have become partakers of Christ, if they hold their original conviction firmly to the end. He repeats the warning: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”

The author then asks a series of rhetorical questions to drive home his point. Who were they who heard and rebelled? Who were they who sinned and perished in the wilderness? Who were they who did not obey and were denied entry into God’s rest? The answer is clear: they were all those who came out of Egypt, led by Moses. They were all those who had seen God’s wonders, but did not trust Him or follow Him. They were all those who failed to enter God’s rest because of their unbelief.

The message for us today is clear as well. We are also called to enter God’s rest through faith in Christ, who is greater than Moses and the angels. We are also exposed to God’s voice through His Word and His Spirit. We are also prone to harden our hearts and fall away from Him. We are also in need of daily encouragement and perseverance. We are also warned not to miss out on God’s rest because of our unbelief.

Therefore, let us heed the call of Hebrews 3:7-19 and be faithful and obedient to God. Let us not harden our hearts, but soften them with His grace. Let us not rebel, but submit to His will. Let us not test or try Him, but trust and follow Him. Let us not depart from Him, but draw near to Him. Let us not be unbelieving, but believing. Let us enter His rest today and forever.

Brethren, every day is a gift that we surely ought not to waste. None of us know when the Lord will return, but we need to be ready. He is worthy of our love, worship, adoration, honor and all glory. Even though we have sinned and broken His law so many times, throughout history, we shows us so much love and grace that He would send is only Son to take our punishment on our behalf and reward us with what is His reward. There is no love like that of God's, and if we say that we love God we must surely listen to His Son, listen to His Voice in His Word and surrender our lives in loving obedience. If we harden our hearts to His Spirit, who is Holy forever, we have thrown His grace right in the mud. You can see how serious He takes sin, and how seriously He loves us when we look at Jesus Christ on that Cross. Surrender brethren, let's surrender and live daily in repentance amen?

FRF Team

Sermons in MP3

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:35:43 GMT

Directory of MP3's for on the Go!

Hello Family!

This new posting is going to be updated each week with sermons in MP3 format, so that you can grab them for on the go! We appreciate everyone who comes and makes all this possible...the most important is the Lord Himself, without which we would all be lost. We love you and hope you give them a go! Some of the earlier versions are placed in a ZIP format so be sure to unZIP them before you begin. Windows, Android and Apple should all have this capability built right in. Ones before September are uncut versions.

April 26th, 2026 - John 7:31;37-39 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 29th, 2026***

April 19th, 2026 - John 7:16-30 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 22nd, 2026***

April 12th, 2026 - John 7:6-24 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 16th, 2026***

April 5th, 2026 - Easter Sunday - Isaiah53 and Gospels [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

April 5th, 2026 - Easter Sunday - Isaiah53 and Gospels [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated April 7th, 2026***

March 29th, 2026 - Luke 19:28-44 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

March 29th, 2026 - Luke 19:28-44 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated March 31st, 2026***

March 23rd, 2026 - John 7:1-5 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 26th, 2026***

March 8th, 2026 - Jeremiah 18:1-6 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated March 10th, 2026***

March 1st, 2026 - Luke 12:22-34 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

March 1st, 2026 - Luke 12:22-34 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated March 4th, 2026***

February 22nd, 2026 - Godly Priorities [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

February 22nd, 2026 - Godly Priorities [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated February 25th, 2026***

February 15th, 2026 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

February 15th, 2026 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated February 19th, 2026***

February 8th, 2026 - 2nd Timothy 3:10-17 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

February 8th, 2026 - 2nd Timothy 3:10-17 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated February 17th, 2026***

February 1st, 2026 - Romans 10:9-10 "The cost of the cross" [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

February 1st, 2026 - Romans 10:9-10 "The cost of the cross" [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated February 4th, 2026***

January 25th, 2026 - James 3:1-12 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated February 3rd, 2026***

January 25th, 2026 - James 3:1-12 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated January 26th, 2026***

January 18th, 2026 - James 1:1-18 [Part 2] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated January 26th, 2026***

January 18th, 2026 - James 1:1-18 [Part 1] (Pastor Gus)

***Updated January 20th, 2026***

January 4th, 2026 - John 6:41-71 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 5th, 2026***

December 28th, 2025 - John 6:35-40 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 31st, 2025***

December 21st, 2025 - John 6:22-35 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 22nd, 2025***

December 14th, 2025 - John 6:16-21 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 15th, 2025***

November 30th, 2025 - John 6:15-21 [Prayer Focus] (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 2nd, 2025***

November 23rd, 2025 - John 6:1-15 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 25th, 2025***

November 16th, 2025 - John 5:30-47 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 17th, 2025***

November 8th, 2025 - John 5:24-30 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 11th, 2025***

October 25th, 2025 - John 5:1-16 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 28th, 2025***

October 11th, 2025 - John 4:34-38, 46-54 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 15th, 2025***

October 4th, 2025 - John 4:1-45 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 7th, 2025***

September 27th, 2025 - John 3:22-36 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 30th, 2025***

September 20th, 2025 - John 3:16-21 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 23rd, 2025***

September 13th, 2025 - John 2:26-3:15 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 17th, 2025***

September 6th, 2025 - John 2:13-25 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 10th, 2025***

August 30th, 2025 - John 2:1-12 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 3rd, 2025***

August 23rd, 2025 - John 1:35-51 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 26th, 205***

August 16th, 2025 - John 1:29-34 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 20th, 2025***

August 9th, 2025 - John 1:14-28 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 13th, 2025***

August 2nd, 2025 - John 1:6-13 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 6th, 2025***

July 26th, 2025 - John 1:1-5 (Pastor Scott Thompson)

***Updated July 30th, 2025***

July 19th, 2025 - Colossians 4:7-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 23rd, 2025***

July 12th, 2025 - Colossians 4:2-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 16th, 2025***

July 5th, 2025 - Colossians 3:18-25 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 9th, 2025***

June 28th, 2025 - Colossians 3:12-17 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 2nd, 2025***

June 21st, 2025 - Colossians 3:1-11) (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 25th, 2025***

June 14th, 2025 - Colossians 2:16-23 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 17th, 2025***

May 24th, 2025 - Colossians 2:4-15 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 27th, 2025***

May 17th, 2025 - Colossians 1:24-2:3 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 21st, 2025***

May 10th, 2025 - Colossians 1:18-23 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 14th, 2025***

May 3rd, 2025 - Colossians 1:15-20 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 7th, 2025***

April 19th, 2025 - Colossians 1:9-14 [Part 2 to last week] (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 22nd, 2025***

April 16th, 2025 - Colossians 1:1-14 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 16th, 2025***

April 5th, 2025 - Philippians 4:10-23 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 9th, 2025***

March 29th, 2025 - Philippians 4:1-9 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 1st, 2025***

March 22nd, 2025 - Phillipians 3:12-21 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 26th, 2025***

March 15th, 2025 - Philippians 3:1-11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 18th, 2025***

February 8th, 2025 - Philippians 2:12-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated February 10th, 2025***

February 1st, 2025 - Philippians 2:5-11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated February 5th, 2025***

January 25th, 2025 - Philippians 2:1-4 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 29th, 2025***

January 18th, 2025 - Philippians 1:19-30 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 22nd, 2025***

January 11th, 2025 - Philippians 1:12-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 13th, 2025***

January 4th, 2025 - Philippians 1:7-11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 8th, 2025***

December 28th, 2024 - Philippians 1:1-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 31st, 2024***

December 14th, 2024 - Ephesians 6:21-23 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 19th, 2024***

December 7th, 2024 - Ephesians 6:10-20 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 10th, 2024***

November 30th, 2024 - Ephesians 6:1-9 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 4th, 2024***

November 23rd, 2024 - Ephesians 5:22-33 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 25th, 2024***

November 16th, 2024 - Ephesians 5 - Walk In Love (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 17th, 2024***

November 9th, 2024 - Ephesians 5:1-2 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 13th, 2024***

November 7th, 2024 - Review of Ephesians 1 - 4 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 7th, 2024***

October 19th, 2024 - Ephesians 4:17-32 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 23rd, 2024***

October 12th, 2024 - Ephesians 4:7-12 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Oct 17th, 2024***

October 5th, 2024 - Ephesians 4:1-5 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Oct 9th, 2024***

September 28th, 2024 - Ephesians 3:14-21 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Oct 3rd, 2024***

September 21st, 2024 - Ephesians 3:1-13 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Sept 26th, 2024***

September 14th, 2024 - Ephesians 2:11-22 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Sept 17th, 2024***

September 7th, 2024 - Ephesians 2:1-10 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated Sept 12th, 2024***

August 17th, 2024 - Ephesians 1:7-10 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 18th, 2024***

August 10th, 2024 - Ephesians 1:1-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 11th, 2024***

August 3rd, 2024 - 2nd Corinthians 10:1-5 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 4th, 2024***

July 27th, 2024 - Psalm 90 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 28th, 2024***

July 20th, 2024 - Psalm 86 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 21st, 2024***

July 13th, 2024 - Psalm 71 [28 min cut] (Pastor Scott)

July 13th, 2024 - Psalm 71 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 14th, 2024***

June 29th, 2024 - Psalm 62 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 30th, 2024***

June 22nd, 2024 - Psalm 61 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 23rd, 2024***

June 15th, 2024 - Psalm 2 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 16th, 2024***

June 8th, 2024 - Psalm 46 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 9th, 2024***

June 1st, 2024 - Psalm 1 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated June 2nd, 2024***

May 25th, 2024 - Psalm 32 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 26th, 2024***

May 18th, 2024 - Psalm 34:9-22 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 19th, 2024***

May 11th, 2024 - Psalm 34 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 12th, 2024***

May 4th, 2024 - "Words of Encouragement Part 5 [Final]" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated May 5th, 2024***

April 27th, 2024 - "Words of Encouragement Part 4" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 28th, 2024***

April 20th, 2024 - "Words of Encouragement Part 3" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 21st, 2024***

April 13th, 2024 - "Words of Encouragement Part 2" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 14th, 2024***

April 6th, 2024 - "Words of Encouragement Part 1" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated April 7th, 2024***

March 30th, 2024 - John 17 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 31st 2024***

March 23rd, 2024 - John 12:44-50 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 24th, 2024***

March 16th, 2024 - "The Fear of the Lord Part 4" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 17th, 2024***

March 9th, 2024 - "The Fear of the Lord Part 3" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 10th, 2024***

March 2nd, 2024 - 2nd Corinthians 6:14-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated March 3rd, 2024***

February 24th, 2024 - "The Fear of the Lord" (Pastor Scott)

***Updated February 25th, 2024***

February 17th, 2024 - Acts 2:1-4 (Pastor Jaime)

***Updated February 20th, 2024***

February 10th, 2024 - 1st Thessalonians 5:12-28 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated February 11th, 2024***

February 3rd, 2024 - 1st Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated February 6th, 2024***

January 27th, 2024 - 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 31st, 2024***

January 20th, 2024 - 1st Thessalonians 4:1-13 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 22nd 2024***

January 13th, 2024 - 1st Thessalonians 3 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated January 15th, 2024***

December 23rd, 2023 - Matthew 1:18-25 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 26th, 2023***

December 16th, 2023 - 1st Thessalonians 2:2-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 18th, 2023***

December 2nd, 2023 - Hebrews 13:20-25 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated December 5th, 2023***

November 25th, 2023 - Hebrews 13:7-19 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 27th, 2023***

November 18th, 2023 - Hebrews 13:1-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 20th, 2023***

November 11th, 2023 - Hebrews 12:18-28 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 13th, 2023***

November 4th, 2023 - Hebrews 12:3-11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated November 7th, 2023***

October 21st, 2023 - Hebrews 12:3-12 (1 Mic Malfunction, we apologize!) (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 24th, 2023***

October 14th, 2023 - Hebrews 12:1-2 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 17th, 2023***

October 7th, 2023 - Hebrews 11 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 9th, 2023***

September 30th, 2023 - Hebrews 10:26-39 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated October 2nd, 2023***

September 23rd, 2023 - 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (Pastor Jaime)

***Updated September 25th, 2023***

September 16th, 2023 - Hebrews 10:19-25 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 18th, 2023***

September 9th, 2023 - Hebrews 10:1-18 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 11th, 2023***

September 2nd, 2023 - Hebrews 9 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated September 4th, 2023***

August 26th, 2023 - Hebrews 8:7-13 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 28th, 2023***

August 19th, 2023 - Hebrews 8:1-6 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 21st, 2023***

August 12th, 2023 - Hebrews 7 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 12th, 2023***

August 5th, 2023 - Hebrews 6:11-20 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated August 7th, 2023***

July 29th, 2023 - Hebrews 5:11-6:4 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 31st, 2023***

July 22nd, 2023 - Hebrews 5:11-14; 6:1-(selected scriptures) (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 24th, 2023***

July 15th, 2023 - Hebrews 5:1-10 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 17th, 2023***

July 8th, 2023 - Hebrews 4:14-16 (Pastor Scott)

***Updated July 10th, 2023***

July 1st, 2023 - Luke 16:19-31 (Pastor Jaime)

***Updated July 3rd, 2023***

May 13th, 2023 - Hebrews 1:1-4 (Pastor Scott)

May 6th, 2023 - Hebrews 1:1-3 (Pastor Scott)

April 29th, 2023 - Psalm 119 Part 2 (Pastor Scott)

April 22nd, 2023 - Psalm 119 Part 1 (Pastor Scott)

April 15th, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 3:12-23 (Pastor Scott)

April 8th, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 15 (Pastor Scott)

April 1st, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 3:5-11 (Pastor Scott)

March 25th, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 3:1-4 (Pastor Scott)

March 18th, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 2:10-16 (Pastor Scott)

March 4th, 2023 - Proverbs 4:20-27 (Pastor Scott)

February 25, 2023 - 1st Corinthians 1:17-31 (Pastor Scott)

February 18th, 2023 Colossians 3:11-17 (Pastor Scott)

February 11th, 2023 - 1st Peter 3 (Pastor Scott)

February 4th, 2023 - 2nd Timothy 2:1-9 (Pastor Scott)

January 28th, 2023 - Titus 3:1-11 (Pastor Scott)

January 21st, 2023 - Titus 2:11-14 (Pastor Scott)

**Updated June 23rd, 2023**

June 17th, 2023 - Hebrews 3:7-19 (Pastor Scott)

June 10th, 2023 - Hebrews 3:1-6 (Pastor Scott)

June 3rd, 2023 - Hebrews 2:10-18 (Pastor Scott)

May 27th, 2023 - Hebrews 2:5-10 (Pastor Scott)

May 20th, 2023 - Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pastor Scott)

**Updated June 20th, 2023

FRF Team

Jesus Christ, the Greater...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:20:50 GMT

King, Prophet, High Priest, Savior, Brother...and more!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We pray you are having a wonderful day, as it is one that the Lord has made...so let's all rejoice and be glad in it amen! Every moment we have been given is one we should strive to keep our thoughts towards Jesus Christ our Lord, that His name would be kept Holy and our every action would be guided by the very Spirit of God who is Holy forever!

Saturday night...what a wonderful night! We were joined by our brothers and sisters who came up from Alabama to run VBS for the kids in Wasilla area, a blessing for certain! We want to thank them, and all of you for sharing in worship, fellowship and a meal with us Saturday night. We also want to thank those who came up to testify of the glorious works that our Lord Jesus Christ has done and is doing, to bring them to salvation. May His praise and wonderful deeds always be present on our lips, ready to share with all others!

Our sermon for the night was faithful and true to God's Word as we continued in the book of Hebrews. The night centered on Hebrews 3:1-6 and there is certainly far more time we could take to focus on how Jesus is the greater Moses...however we only have so much time in an evening! We very much encourage you to watch the sermon from Saturday, check all things to scripture of course, and share it with others! As we grow in the Spirit and devote ourselves to the study of scripture, and prayer (being alone with God), more and more we can see how Jesus is the greater in all things. As Pastor Scott discussed on Saturday, the writer of Hebrews in no way diminished Moses, but showed that while Moses was faithful...Jesus was far more in all areas of God's House. We pray you find it edifying and helps to build you up in your most Holy faith, giving us a servant's heart of love for God and neighbor. Below will be a brief synopsis from Hebrews 3:1-6 , the sources being from Microsoft Bing, Biblegateway.com and of course, the Bible!

Jesus Greater Than Moses

In this passage, the author of Hebrews compares and contrasts Jesus and Moses, two of the most important figures in the history of God’s people. He shows that while both of them were faithful to God, Jesus is superior to Moses in His role and His glory.

The author begins by addressing his readers as holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling. This reminds us of our identity and destiny as God’s children, who have been called by God to inherit eternal life through faith in Christ. He then urges us to fix our thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our Apostle and High Priest. Jesus is the one who was sent by God to reveal His will and to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. He is the one who represents us before God and intercedes for us. He is the one who deserves our attention, praise and devotion.

The author then states that He (Jesus) was faithful to the one who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. This is a high praise for both Jesus and Moses, who obeyed God’s commands and fulfilled their missions. Moses was a great leader and prophet, who delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, mediated the covenant at Sinai, and guided them through the wilderness. He was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.

But Jesus is even greater than Moses, because He is not only a servant, but also a Son over God’s house. He has a closer relationship with God and a higher authority over His people. He is the builder of the house, not just a part of it. He is the one who established the new covenant with His blood, not just a mediator of the old covenant. He is the one who leads us to the promised land of heaven, not just through the desert of this world. He has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

The author then concludes by saying that we are His house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory. We are God’s people, His family, His dwelling place. We belong to Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. But we need to persevere in our faith and hope, and not turn away from Him. We need to remain faithful to Him, as He was faithful to us.

There is a great quote by John Calvin, and something we should keep in mind. "We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown."

When we remember that our Hope is Christ Himself, we will see a living hope, for it is no longer we who live...but Christ who lives in us remember?

Brothers and sisters, we love you and care for you and long to help you in your Christian walk however we may...so please contact us for anything we can help with and always remember that Jesus is with you as you share your faith and testimony with others!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Hebrews 2, Jesus and Humanity part 3

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:38:59 GMT

Continuing from last week, the finale of Chapter 2!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

God is good and so gracious, as He has continued to allow us to post and share this great series in Hebrews 2. We finished up what we were on last week and it is great to hear and walk in the Word of God. We invite you to watch the finale in this chapter and pray that you are built up and edified! We hope to see you Saturday as we begin into the next chapter and to worship, fellowship and enjoy a meal together with all of us!

We love you and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Hebrews 2, Jesus and Humanity, cont...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:18:16 GMT

He knows us, let us give all to know Him

Welcome brothers and sisters!

God is good, always and forever amen? We wanted to thank everyone for joining us Saturday night, sharing testimonies, worship and a meal! The fellowship was wonderful and as always we look forward to more, always in the presence of the Lord and for His glory. We wanted to share the continuation of Pastor Scott's sermon into the book of Hebrews, and it is God honoring to be certain! Our verses covered Hebrew 2:5-18 , however we didn't completely finish...so we have that to look forward to on Saturday! We encourage you to take time today to watch, listen and share as well as check everything to the lens of scripture. Below is an synopsis of Saturday's sermon and we pray it does well for you in your spiritual walk!

Hebrews 2:5-18 is a passage that explains how Jesus Christ became the founder of our salvation by becoming fully human, while still fully God, and suffering death for us. The passage contrasts Jesus with the angels, who are not the rulers of the world to come, nor the recipients of God's help. The passage also shows how Jesus is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters, and how He is able to help us when we are tempted.

The passage begins by stating that God did not subject the world to come to the angels, but to someone else. This someone else is identified by quoting Psalm 8:4-6, which describes how God made humans a little lower than the angels, crowned them with glory and honor, and put everything under their feet. However, the passage notes that we do not yet see everything in subjection to humans, because of sin and death.

But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death for us. By the grace of God, He tasted death for everyone, so that He could bring many sons and daughters to glory. He is the pioneer or founder of our salvation, who was made perfect through suffering.

The passage then explains how Jesus is related to us as our brother and our high priest. He who makes us holy and we who are made holy are from the same family. He is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sisters, as He quotes Psalm 22:22 and Isaiah 8:17-18 to show his solidarity with us. He also became fully human in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and make atonement for our sins, through the shedding of His own blood. He himself suffered when he was tried and tempted in every way, yet remained without sin, so He is able to help us when we are tempted.

The passage ends by highlighting the victory of Jesus over the devil, who holds the power of death. By sharing in our flesh and blood, Jesus destroyed the devil and freed us from the fear of death and slavery. He did not come to help the angels, but the descendants of Abraham, who are His people by faith.

The main message of this passage is that Jesus Christ is our Savior, our Brother, and our High Priest. He became like us, suffered for us, and died for us, so that we could be made holy, forgiven, and free. He is the one who rules the world to come, and He invites us to join Him in his glory. He is the one who understands our weaknesses, and He offers us His help and grace. He is the one who deserves our worship and praise, for He is greater than the angels and greater than anything else.

We encourage you to contact us and about what it means to repent of your sins, turning to Jesus for forgiveness and living for Him. Contact us here and we love and care for each of you!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Don't Neglect Salvation!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 25 May 2023 21:53:55 GMT

Pay close attention to that good news...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Praise the Lord for another day amen? There is a time coming, where there will be no more for life as we know it here on earth, so let us remember our Lord and His Gospel message of Salvation, sharing it with all that we can, while we can amen?

We just wanted to keep everyone updated with the next series in the Hebrews sermons that Pastor Scott has faithfully been bringing before the congregation for all to delight in. The Word of God is amazing, our very lamp and light in this dark world, guiding us into all truth by His Spirit. Our meeting Saturday night was wonderful and we wanted to thank everyone for coming up to share their testimonies, and continue to invite others to do the same. Our testimonies should always put Christ center picture, high and lifted up for the great gift and work He has done on our behalf to save us from our old lives of sin. As we continued in Hebrews we started into chapter 2:1-4 and as always we encourage you to watch and share our videos, also checking all of which to scripture! We aim to be faithful and true to the message given, for only the Lord's Gospel can and does save amen? Below is a synopsis from Saturday night, and again be sure to share the Gospel whenever you have the chance, share our videos and contact us for anything we can help with in your Christian walk. We hope to see you each Saturday starting at 7pm for fellowship, worship and a meal afterward!

Sure, I can try to make it shorter. Here is a possible revised draft:

Pay Attention to God's Salvation, let us no forego such a saving message!

Hebrews 2:1-4 warns us not to drift away from the message of salvation that God has revealed to us through his Son, Jesus Christ. The author argues that if the law given by angels was binding and punishable, how much more serious is it to neglect the salvation that was announced by the Lord himself and confirmed by eyewitnesses and signs?

We need to listen to Jesus and obey him, because he is the Son of God and the heir of all things. His message is more authoritative and reliable than any other. We can lose our grip on the truth and be carried away by the currents of this world. We can become distracted, indifferent, or deceived by false teachings. We can neglect our spiritual growth and our relationship with God.

If we ignore God's salvation, we will not escape his judgment. The gospel is not just a message, but a person: Jesus Christ. He is the Lord who announced His gospel through his words and deeds. He is the Savior who died for our sins and rose again from the dead. He is the King who will come again to judge the living and the dead.

God Himself has testified to His salvation message through supernatural signs. These include not only the miracles of Jesus and his apostles, but also the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to believers. These gifts are for God's glory and for building up his church.

We should not take God's salvation for granted or ignore it. We should pay attention to it and respond to it with faith and obedience. We should cherish it, never taking it lightly and share it with others. It is a great salvation that God has given us through his Son, the only way to the Father is thru Christ Jesus our Lord.

We love you and care for you brothers and sisters, and aim to see the unsaved become saved...join us in sharing this very good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Supremacy of Christ, -continued..

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:43:46 GMT

Jesus, greater than all...

Welcome back beloved family!

We have been blessed with a beautiful day today, simply because the whole earth is filled with the glory of the Lord. It is amazing gift that we would not only get to know Him, but that He would know us! Blessed be the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord!

We are thankful we get to share the next part of the sermon series in the book of Hebrews, a powerful epistle indeed! Our verses for the night were out of Hebrews 1:4-14 . We pray you take time today to go over the wonderful things in the scriptures, check all we say and others say to them, like the noble Bereans in Paul's day. Please share today's sermon as well, the importance of sharing the greatest news of all time, that we can be saved from our sins and the wrath of God rightly due to our sinful ways, when we place our faith in Jesus Christ and turning away from sin in repentance, live to serve the King of all kings. As the summary from the sermon is posted below we pray that today you would meditate on the Word of God, let it take its rightful place within you that much fruit be come forth for the kingdom, amen? It is always such a great joy to see everyone in person, to share worship, fellowship and a meal with and the invitation is always open to come up and share your testimony of how Christ has saved you. Let us all glorify the name of Jesus in His mighty deeds beloved! :)

The Supremacy of the Son of God

Hebrews 1:4-14 is a passage that reveals the supremacy of the Son of God over the angels and the creation. The author of Hebrews quotes seven Old Testament passages to show that the Son has a more excellent name, a more exalted position, and a more enduring nature than the angels.

A More Excellent Name

The first two quotations are from Psalm 2:7 and 2 Samuel 7:14 , which declare that God has said to the Son, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father” . These verses show that the Son has a unique relationship with the Father that no angel can claim. The Son is the only begotten of the Father, the heir of all things, and the firstborn over all creation. The name “Son” implies dignity, authority, and intimacy with God.

A More Exalted Position

The next three quotations are from Deuteronomy 32:43 , Psalm 104:4 , and Psalm 45:6-7 , which affirm that God has said to the Son, “Let all God’s angels worship him”1, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy” . These verses show that the Son is worthy of worship, reigns as God over an eternal kingdom, and is anointed by God with joy. The Son is superior to the angels in power, glory, and honor.

A More Enduring Nature

The last two quotations are from Psalm 102:25-27 and Psalm 110:1 , which state that God has said to the Son, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end”, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet” . These verses show that the Son is the creator and sustainer of all things, and that he is seated at the right hand of God as the victorious ruler over his enemies. The Son is unchanging and everlasting in his nature and his work.

Conclusion

Hebrews 1:4-14 demonstrates that the Son of God is far superior to the angels and the creation in every way. He has a more excellent name, a more exalted position, and a more enduring nature than any other being. He is worthy of our faith, our love, and our obedience. He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being ( Hebrews 1:3 ). He is our Lord and our Savior.

As you can see brothers and sisters, this epistle is so wonderful and the magnification upon who Jesus is, should be taken and cherished in our hearts and minds. Let us continue to serve, love and obey Him together, being ready for the day He returns or calls us home first. We pray you come Saturday and share with us in worship, fellowship and a meal afterward, all starting at 7pm.

We love and care for each of you and until we meet again let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Supremacy of Christ, Son of God

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:49:33 GMT

He has spoken in His Son...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are so thankful to have you here and that you would come along and worship with us each week! Today is a great day, simply because it is one that God has made...so let us rejoice and be glad in it amen? Every day we have been given, is an amount of grace we simply can't fully fathom, and while every day we fall short of the glory of God...we have Jesus Christ, His Son that lives to forever intercede for us on our behalf! So today, let's do as the prophet Isaiah wrote and "Wait upon the Lord", for there we will find we have renewed strength. (Isa 40:31) Waiting upon the Lord means actively serving Him, actively walking out the very life He has communicated to us through His Word as we hold dear to His promises...knowing His return is imminent. Will you hear those long awaited words from our Lord "Welcome good and faithful servant"? We certainly pray you do, we pray that many will turn and repent of their sins, putting their trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and seeking to live after a holy life.

Brothers and sisters, if you weren't at church Saturday night, goodness gracious were you missed! You also missed a very powerful sermon, which we fortunately have recorded and ready to share! But to sit before the Lord, enthroned in His Word and be fed a solid message is something you simply can't compare with anything else and that is definitely what we had Saturday! Pastor Scott faithfully and powerfully preached the Gospel message, true to its core and God was and is certainly praised and glorified from it. For the night, we began in Hebrews 1:1-3 , and beloved those 3 verses alone are so powerful and very much knock down much of what is spread around today in so many churches. There is so much to unpack in : (The Supremacy of God's Son

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, )

that we urge you to come back each week, as well as read and study for yourself to nourish your soul and ready yourself for the day of "welcome good and faithful servant". Not only do we get a simple and accurate message of how God communicated in the old covenant and new, we get a view of His glorious nature shining brighter than all in Jesus Christ. An amazing thing to understand about sitting down at the right hand of God as well...is this: The temple Holy of Holies had no place to sit down for the High Priest, so his work was never done...it continued over and over. There was only one seat in there, and it was the ark itself also known as the mercy seat. It was the place where the high priest would sprinkle blood seeking the dispensation of mercy for those he represented before God. The mercy seat was where God sat, dispensing out mercy to His people! So not only did Christ come in, He brought before God His own blood for the sacrifice and SAT down, since Jesus is Lord and God, He is able not only to represent His people, He also dispenses the mercy from the mercy seat! That's amazing! It is finished!

Brothers and sisters, the entire message of Jesus Christ is true and the one we all need, not only to hear but to respond in obedience. What He has done on our behalf is beyond our comprehension of "miraculous", yet it's simple enough for a child to know and understand that we are sinners in need of our savior...so let's run to Him!

We very much encourage you to watch the sermon from Saturday, and don't forget to check all things to scripture. Let's be like the noble Bereans who checked everything that the Apostle Paul preached to verify it was true. We also need to be in the Word daily, for just as we cannot feed our body with a single meal a week...we can't feed our soul with a message from the Gospel once a week either. The cost of living for Christ is high, the highest even, for we must cast all of our wanton desires aside to take up our Cross and follow after Him. Are you counting the cost? Are you ready to give you life to Jesus Christ, who alone can forgive your sins and change your entire way of life to live for God? Today is the day, and now is the acceptable hour to do so. Please contact us here at FRF and we can help you in your spiritual walk. None of us know when our time will come up, but we can be assured that it will...don't wait. We plead with you on behalf of Christ to turn from your sins and believe the Gospel, put your trust in Christ as you would a parachute when jumping out of a plane. Put on Christ just as you would that parachute!

Don't forget to check the banner on the front page for the upcoming VBS dates and times , and we hope to see you Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

We love and care for you! Let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Psalm 119 Continued!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 03 May 2023 17:30:13 GMT

Psalm 119 - Long beautiful road

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Short post for the week, we are continuing from the last couple weeks in Psalm 119 (17-24). So let us give the Lord thanksgiving as He gives us that great privilege to be in His Word! :)

We urge you to continue with us as Pastor Scott faithfully takes us down that long and beautiful road of Psalm 119, mediating upon the marvelous statutes of the Lord our God, as He guides us down this path completely lit up by the lamp of His Word. Please share the Gospel with all others whenever the opportunity arises, there is no greater message than the one of life! Let us continue walking out each day with our eyes upon Christ, our hearts and minds in His Word and our Soul laid bare before the one who came to cleanse us from all Sin and death!

We have a new banner on the front page, a reminder for the Kids that coming up June 12th through the 15th, from 10am til 2pm we will be having Vacation Bible School right here at Faith Recovery fellowship! This year's theme is "Twists & Turns", we have a great group coming all the way up to Alaska to help us along in sharing the Gospel and all kids aged 4 through 12 are most definitely invited!

Until we meet again brothers and sisters, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Where is our delight?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:27:26 GMT

Our delight is in the Lord and His Word!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Praise the Lord for He is good! It is a blessed thing indeed to have such amazing access to the Word of God in our day and age. In a moments notice, we can pull up and search through all the scriptures in a matter of seconds right from our pocket...any place we are! That kind of access however, may lead us to take it for granted rather than the amazing gift it is. So today, let us find our delight and joy in the statutes of our Lord amen?

Saturday night was a wonderful time of worship, fellowship and testimony...wow was it ever a great testimony night! The saving grace and power of our Lord Jesus Christ never leaves us without amazement amen? Please, definitely watch the testimonies from this week and bring yours along for next! Pastor Scott faithfully took us through Psalm 119 for the evening, not the entire psalm mind you, but we really focused on the importance of dwelling and meditating upon the very word of God, our lives changed by doing this very thing. With the world we live in so easily able to keep our eyes and thoughts distracted to other things, we must take the time to focus ourselves on what God has revealed in His Word. 2nd Peter 1:3 tells us this:

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[ a ] his own glory and excellence,[ b ].

This is something we ought to remember when reading His word, for God has revealed Himself in it. How can we escape this world's treacherous ways? By turning to the Lord in Faith, daily spending time in His Word...it is Christ alone that can change us. There is no amount of programs, and self helps or anything else of that nature that can produce true change in the very heart and soul of mankind....that alone is done by God. We do have a responsibility to heed the very call of Him who called us though!

Brothers and sisters, we urge you this week to watch the sermon we have to share and as always welcome you to come and testify of the great work Christ has done in your life to bring you to salvation. And don't be shy in sharing it with others, we need to share the Gospel with everyone...praying that the Lord would grant them ears that hear and a heart that would soften to receive it. Before salvation, we are all dead in our sins and trespasses. Certainly we have all heard the analogy that we are dying, drowning out at sea and God throws us a life preserver...we just have to grab it? Brothers and sisters...dead men don't grab! When God saves us, we need to run fast as we can into His merciful arms! So let's share the gospel together amen?

We hope to see you next week in person, we care and love you all!

FRF Team

Foundation in Christ alone

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:29:16 GMT

Where are you being built up in?

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We pray everyone had a great resurrection Sunday weekend, joining together and celebrating with friends and family alike, the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! God is good, and He alone takes care of our every need...He alone knows our every need amen? Let us all give the Lord thanks for every breath we take each day, and we pray that very breath is turned back into praise for Him!

We are eager to share last weekend's video with you, Pastor Scott faithfully continued in the series he has been doing in 1st Corinthians 3. The evening had us finishing up chapter 3, studying verses 12-23 for the night. We looked at foundation...big word in the lives of Christians, for ours is upon Christ alone...anywhere else and it's a house of cards with half the deck pulled out in a single wisp of wind! While we can build on many different things in our lives, the true matter of the very hope we have, is that we build our lives upon, in, and all around Jesus Christ. Everything we say, think and do, should all be done and viewed through the lens of scripture. Without God guiding our very lives from moment to moment, our future looks troublesome for sure! In today's day and age, just as it was then, mankind certainly loves to think we are the tip top of the wisdom ladder, when in reality it's quite the opposite. Fortunately for us however, our God is full of Mercy, Grace and Lovingkindness and guides us in His wisdom, that we may live fruitful lives, one's that know love in truth! We pray you take a moment to go over the scripture posted below, and ask the Lord to illumine the scriptures for you, that you may understand the intended meaning. One thing to keep in mind is that while the bible is written for us, it wasn't written to us. So there is application in every age, but you must look at the context of the letters and why they were written to the people at that time. Apart from that we hope you watch the sermon and share it with others, not just ours but all faithful to the Lord sermons, the Gospel is so important in saving a lost sinner and we should share it at every opportunity we can! Please join us each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.

16 Do you not know that you [ a ] are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's

The Resurrection of Christ our Lord!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:33:01 GMT

He is not here, He is risen!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

The resurrection Sunday has recently come by and we are all reminded of the greatest news...He is risen! Seeing that empty tomb was quite the shock at first, but the exhilarating joy that came with seeing our Lord was one that went with the disciples everywhere until the day they died. The firm, solid foundational proof of all that was spoken in the law and the prophets, was standing right there in front of them!

Blessed day indeed brethren, we hope everyone had a great easter weekend. There is no greater news knowing that our Lord is risen, the tomb is empty and death has lost its sting. We live because He lives! Saturday night was wonderful, as we shared in the Lord's supper, gave testimony and listened to the Gospel, we were reminded that the love God has for His people is fully on display in His beloved Son. As you share in today's video, we pray that Pastor Scott's message from the Gospel (1st Cor 15) touches your heart and soul and renews your vigor and love for Jesus Christ. We will let the video speak for itself, for in all honesty can any of us do or say anything that "makes His message look more appealing?" Hopefully everyone should answer with a resounding "NO WAY!" So with that said dear friends, please watch, share, subscribe to our videos on YouTube . Our aim is that everyone would hear and believe the Gospel, that everyone would know that joy of the tomb being empty. To see the indescribable joy on their face when they hear the same message of "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen."

Brothers and sisters, let us all join together in sharing the Gospel, living truly for Christ each day, for what better reward is there than to be with Him for all eternity? There is none, there certainly is not a single thing better than believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and being with Him.

We hope to see you next week for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward starting at 7pm on Saturday. Bring your testimony, bring your friends, family and enemies...and definitely bring your heart in humble surrender before the Lord. :)

We love you and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Build in Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:27:17 GMT

Jesus, our Lord, Cornerstone

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are fast approaching upon resurrection day! What glorious news that Jesus is risen! The tomb is empty, He has ascended, proving that He is exactly who He says He is! As we are midway through what is considered "Holy week", are we living as this week alone is one we should strive to live a holy life? Or does this week look like others insofar as that we live a holy life unto the Lord in all we do? Hopefully it's the latter of the two! It certainly is a struggle we all go through, and the defining factor is a simply one....our foundation. Is our foundation in Jesus Christ and Him alone? Are we looking to live a life pleasing to Him in all we do ? Are we conforming our lives to what God has spoken in His Word? All questions we should definitely work out within us every single day, so that we keep our eyes on Christ alone.

Well brothers and sisters, we hope that everyone enjoyed their time on Saturday night as we worshipped, listened to the Word of God preached faithful and true, and shared a meal in fellowship afterward! Saturday night, Pastor Scott's sermon was on this very topic, building our lives up in Christ. It's so easy to veer this way and that to various teachers of the Word, and often get caught up in following the man rather than the very one who the Word is about, our Lord and Savior! As Pastor Scott takes us through his continuing series in 1st Corinthians , we looked deeper into chapter 3 verses 5 through 11 for the night. The Apostle Paul had to point out this very thing that was happening in the church in Corinth, they were following Paul, or Apollos or Peter...but he reminds us that they, like us are simply servants, ones who may plant the seed, or water...but only God causes the growth. Primarily...our focus needs to be on Jesus, for if we build our lives upon anything else other than the foundation that was already laid in Christ, we will get swept away in the rising tide of troubles in our lives. We highly encourage you to not only watch the sermon from Saturday night, but to always check everything we share with the Word of God. Let us all be like the noble Bereans who checked the scriptures to make sure what was being preached, matches to what God has spoken in His Word.

We also want to thank everyone who came up to share testimonies of what the Lord is doing in their life, how He has saved them and turned their very lives around for His glory and their good! We invite everyone to come up and testify of Christ's great work! We hope you can spend some time with us each Saturday starting at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal. These lives we life for Christ, we are called to live together, as one body and of whom Christ is the head. Let's also not fall backward into what is often referred to as "CEO's" (Christmas and Easter Only) church attendees. We are the church, and we gather to worship the Lord, be sharpened by the Word and equipped to take it out with us into this dying world. It is vastly important we don't give God the least of our time, but the we give Him the most of it...all of it. So as was started in this post, let us end also with this - In all we do, let us do unto the Lord .

We hope to see you this Saturday at 7pm, and let's give God all the glory as we remember what He did for us. Until we meet again, we love you all and let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Divisions in the Church

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:18:06 GMT

We are one in Christ, not one in Paul and one in Peter

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is a good day to give God praise, amen? Let us all take a moment to read Psalm 148 and meditate upon this all throughout our day.

Praise the Name of the Lord

148

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
2

Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his hosts!

Praise him, sun and moon,
praise him, all you shining stars!
4

Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!

Let them praise the name of the Lord!
For he commanded and they were created.
6

And he established them forever and ever;
he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.[ a ]

Praise the Lord from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all deeps,
8

fire and hail, snow and mist,
stormy wind fulfilling his word!

Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
10

Beasts and all livestock,
creeping things and flying birds!

Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12

Young men and maidens together,
old men and children!

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
14

He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his saints,
for the people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the Lord!

When we focus on the Lord, and who He is...we will find it much easier to be united in Christ, praising Him as He so deserves. Remember that it is God who sets the standard for how we praise Him, how we worship Him and how we serve Him. That takes such a burden off our shoulders, as that good work has already been put in place for us, and His Spirit within us helps us to carry it out day by day!

Our sermon share for this week had unfortunately ran into a small snag, Pastor's Mic was not switched on! Fortunately the back up mic nearby was able to pick up enough for the sermon to be boosted enough to record and share. Just as we do in life, we will have hiccups and mistakes, just as we do in our Christian walk, we will have times where we fall into sin, fortunately Christ is always near that He picks us back up so we can move forward! Our sermon for the night was continuing from last week in 1st Corinthians, Pastor covered chapter 3 verses 1 through 4 for the night. This is such an important section to cover too, for we too can find ourselves getting caught up in the very thing the Corinthian church was doing and separating themselves into groups following Paul, Apollos or Peter. We may find a certain Pastor's way of preaching to be our favored one, and end up following Him rather than following Christ as we should. Pastor Scott faithfully covers this very thing and encourages us to remember that we are the church, we are one in Christ, and the church is Christ's bride! It was Christ alone who faithfully fulfilled the whole law, gave His life for His bride and it is Him who we are in and follow, amen? While we can have an array of favorite preachers and teachers we may listen to, let us always remember that we are united in Christ alone and it is Him who we follow. He sets the standard for our worship, our walk, our faith...our everything. He is our all in all beloved!

As we share the sermon today, we encourage you to do the same as well as with many of our other sermons. We also encourage everyone to check every message, not just with us, but with all sermons, with Scripture. If what is said does not line up with what God has said in His Word, it's best to steer clear of those very messages. Beloved family we truly hope to help you in any way that we can in your Christian walk, and encourage you to come to us for anything. Remember though, your walk is your own, and there is only one person to follow in it...Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory. He alone can help us be faithful to God, and we owe Him everything.

He is Worthy!

We hope to see you next week at 7pm Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Invite your friends, invite your enemies...everyone needs Jesus, everyone needs the Gospel. Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Mind of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:09:48 GMT

Set free from worldly thinking!

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! - Psalm 118:24

That verse endures forever you know. But it's not just that verse, the word of the Lord (All of His Word) endures forever. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God endures forever! - Isaiah 40:8 . Knowing these very things is what gives our heart and mind that enduring hope, that relational knowledge of God, for we have been give the mind of Christ! Now...what's that mean exactly? Simply stated...there is nothing simple that it can be boiled down to! It's an entirely new way of life, because we live by His very Spirit that dwells within us. We are able to discern that good will of God, walk in it, enjoy it and grow ever closer to Jesus! That's incredible when we really think about it, for we are no longer enslaved by the worldly thinking that has us stinking of death!

Our sermon for the weekend was precisely upon this very thing, 1st Corinthians 2:10-16 , and as Pastor Scott faithfully delivers God's Word upon this...brothers and sisters, enemies...everyone is encouraged to watch, listen, share and meditate upon God's Word! Even after being saved for some time now, a day does not go by that i'm not still enamored and enthralled by His Word, every single day I get to learn more and grow closer to Him. A relationship that we can all have when we humble ourselves, confess our sins to Him and call out to Him, knowing that we are morally bankrupt on our own. The bible teaches that there is no one good, no not one, no one righteous, no one who seeks after God....why is that? We are born sinners, born at enmity with God and the very person who can save us is the very one we try so hard to escape from. However, God is rich in mercy, rich in lovingkindness and He delights in saving lost sinners who recognize their need for Jesus! Having the mind of Christ is a gift we often overlook, and one that is absolutely irreplaceable and one we all need. So my friends, we urge you to come and share time in worship with us, sitting under God's Word in tutelage, let's grow in the Spirit together and share the Gospel together!

Please come on out each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterword. You are invited to bring your testimony and let everyone know just how great the Lord is by testifying of His saving grace in your life. Let's all glorify Him together! Each Tuesday morning from 8-930am there is a Men's bible study, Wednesday's at 630pm is prayer meeting and on Fridays from 630pm til 830pm we have a men's Christian leadership class. While we offer all of these things, one major thing we want you all to know is that we are here for you to help you along in your Christian walk. We care about your spiritual needs, and love to share the love of Christ with everyone. We hope to see you soon and remember...until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Proverbs - Wisdom, Hope and Foundation

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:23:45 GMT

Bind them around your neck, as un unbroken chain of gold!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

God is good amen! The Lord so graciously gives us such wondrous instruction, that we should have written in our hearts, that our very walk in this life is one of praising God, giving Him the glory He is due, and sharing with all others the solid foundation of hope we have in Christ. Remember to meditate on His law day and night, as you come and go, as your rise up and lay down, at all times our mind must be focused on Jesus Christ.

We welcome you today to partake in this weeks sermon, as Pastor Scott brings before us the very wisdom of God found in the Proverbs. Our verses for the night were in Proverbs 4:20-27 , that call to pay heed to the instructions from the Father and keep them within us. Meditate upon these very words, and you will always find that God's word holds up at all times, in all times, for all times!

My son, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
21

Let them not escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.
22

For they are life to those who find them,
and healing to all their [ a ] flesh.
23

Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life.
24

Put away from you crooked speech,
and put devious talk far from you.
25

Let your eyes look directly forward,
and your gaze be straight before you.
26

Ponder [ b ] the path of your feet;
then all your ways will be sure.
27

Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.

None of which the Lord gives us to live by is ever evil, bad, untrue...none of it. All of it is lifegiving, you see see the testimony of that all throughout the bible and Peter even says to Jesus..."Lord where would we go, you have the very words of life!" This of course is true as the Word of God ( Jesus ) is the very culmination of who God is, revealed to us in bodily form!

Brothers and sisters, the call of the Gospel is simple, we must repent and believe the Gospel. We must put our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, without which we are no different the anything this world has to offer. Jesus came as promised all the way back in Genesis 3, and as the prophets prophesied about the coming Messiah! We witnessed the Lord of Lords, take up flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, He lived the perfect life under the law that none of us could. He willingly lay down His own life for His people, nobody could take it from Him. Upon the Cross He suffered the full bore wrath of God for our sins, that we could be forgiven and it was so, for He said "It is finished!" His body was laid in a tomb, where after 3 days He rose from the dead, just as He promised! Because He lives, we live! It is because of His perfect sacrifice that we can be clothed in His righteousness and presented without blemish before our Heavenly Father. Remember what He said also, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." We aren't keeping them to gain righteousness, but our life should be characterized by the very commandments of God, because we can now love God because He first loved us. The best part is that we do none of this alone, we have each other in the church and we have the Lord Himself who dwells within us by His Spirit. Take hearts beloved, for Jesus has overcome the world, and for those who are in Christ, we have also overcome the world!

We encourage you to watch and share the sermon this week and definitely share the Gospel! We love and care for you and hope to see you in person each week at 7pm, Saturdays, for worship, fellowship and a meal.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Faith Recovery Fellowship is growing!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:09:16 GMT

Are you ready to grow with Faith Recovery Fellowship?

Brothers in Christ,

Faith Recovery Fellowship is in the process of growth, consequently the need for a new facility. The current cost of renting space is becoming cost prohibitive and the space we currently occupy is inadequate for the congregation of FRF Saturday Night. This letter is an open appeal to likeminded churches to share in a growing, exciting ministry. God has blessed FRF with an opportunity to touch a demographic of individuals that are often overlooked. Kind of an out of sight out of mind group that don't get reached with the gospel of Christ.

Faith Recovery started as an outreach ministry in January 2015. Prior to that Pastor Scott Thompson serve as Chaplain as Goose Creek Correctional Center. Asked to be a community Chaplain brought FRF into being. Since that time thru change and the need to provide more services to this community of Ex incarcerated and homeless in the Matsu Valley the ministry has grown to a place of needing a larger facility. The purpose of the new facility is simply to have more space for more individuals and families.

The good news is that we have found a building in the HUB of Wasilla (where we believe we need to be) that will meet that need for the foreseeable future. The building is a 7200 sq. ft. warehouse. The building is structurally sound and with minor renovation can service well the ministry of FRF.

Because we serve a group that is low income and subsistence level the purchase of this facility is outside our ability to buy on our own. We know God has all the resources necessary and this letter is to help the churches better understand out need for assistance.

Please visit us here on our website, https://www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org to get to know us better.

If the Lord lays it on your hearts to be financially involved with the acquisition of this property, please contact us at 907-367-5683 or email us at here.

Thank you,

Pastor Scott Thompson

Have you heard?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:51:22 GMT

The good news from God?

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Praise the Lord for giving us news so good, that everything we've ever heard before or will hear after on this earth...pales in comparison! Scratch that, nothing even compares to the good news that God has given us. He even sent His very Son, His only begotten Son to deliver this good news and do the work we could never do to present us with a gift like no other! What gift you might ask? Salvation! Imagine walking into the doctor's office, and he comes in and says "You have cancer...but i've already cured it for you...believe that I did and you will be cured, but if you don't believe...you'll keep that cancer with you." Something as simple as that can change our entire life, and you'd look at that doctor in an entirely new light hopefully. While salvation from sin and that analogy don't compare side by side, hopefully you can get the gist of the meaning. Here is our problem as fallen sinners...we want to keep our cancer (sin), kick the doctor out of our life and tell him we can cure it all by ourselves we don't need you! That in a nutshell is the basepoint of our problem...so God sent His Son, with the Gospel news and we can be saved from our sins. Just as our Lord said, just as John the Baptist said, just as the Apostles have said, repent and believe the Gospel!

It really is a gift that truly gives beyond time, for all eternity as a matter of fact. God gives us the very best, which happens to be Himself, and to be with Him for all eternity...nothing, absolutely nothing compares brothers and sisters! We should be driven to share this very same good news to others! Only the Lord can change a heart, only the Lord can cause a person to believe and put their trust in Christ, but we should desire so strongly that others would be saved we would share the very God breathed word that accomplishes these very things amen? In today's world we spend more time following that "eleventh commandment", thou shalt be nice, and the fear of being rejected or ridiculed stops us in our tracks with that very cure for the death we all rightly deserve as sinners. With all that said, dear brethren we highly encourage you to watch and share this weeks sermon in 1st Corinthians 1:17-31 from Pastor Scott. He faithfully shares the Gospel with all, and we all hope that for that one sinner that might be saved from it. We at Faith Recovery Fellowship love our brethren, and we love lost sinners enough to tell them the truth...we all should! None of us should ever desire that someone, no matter what they have done, would go to hell. God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die upon the cross to save us from His very wrath! We urge you to hear Pastor Scott remind us all how the world most certainly thinks the message of the cross is foolishness, and to those who are perishing it is just as the Lord tells us in His Word. But for those who are being saved, we can find the very wisdom of God in the cross and see both the love of God and the wrath of God poured out upon the cross. Join with us and share the gospel today, let us serve the Lord with fervor and joy in the hopes of seeing that one sinner...be saved.

Please visit us here online, or in person and come worship, fellowship and share a meal with us each Saturday at 7pm. We welcome testimonies of our Jesus Christ has reached into your life and saved you, to Him be all the glory. The only thing we contributed to our salvation...is the sin that made it necessary for Jesus to lay down His life for us, shedding His own blood upon the Cross to save, sanctify and glorify His people.

Brothers and sisters, we love you! We hope to see you next week and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Unity and Love

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:27:50 GMT

Found only in the body of Christ!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is the day, remember? No matter what trial we face today, know that the Lord is with us before we get there, while we are in it and after we come through...He is our very strength and hope in the midst of all things amen? It's far to easy for us to become complacent and forget just how much God does for us, gives good reason as to why the bible teaches us to "Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: - Psalm 103:2 . In all that we do, it is only in Christ do we find that there is a unity and love that this world neither knows or can it even come close to knowing. Knowing this, we are able to look beyond the outward identifiers of who a person is, and see the inward one that marks us as the Lord's. No longer do we look at one another and say "oh there is this nationality or this color, or this gender person", nor do we say "Look there is a Gentile! or there is a Jew!"...no brothers and sisters, in the body of Christ we can look at one another and say "Look there is my brother! Look there is my sister! Look there is a child of God!". That kind of unity just isn't seen in the world, especially what defines our culture today. The world can only love it's own, and even then the love the world knows is a shallow, superficial love. With that said, that is much of the preface of our sermon from Saturday night, and we highly encourage you to take some time today or throughout the week to watch and share Pastor Scott's sermon on Colossians 3:11-17 .

One thing we can be certain of, not one of us could know love without Jesus Christ...not one of us could know that holy union without Christ, and most assuredly not one of us could know God without Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ came as promised all the way back in Genesis 3:15, all through the old testament prophets...just as God said. He came and lived that perfect life we could not, He died the death we deserved, and just as He said, He rose from the grave! In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were naked but it was not an issue, until they sinned that had no idea what naked was! God provided then, a sacrifice to clothe them, just as He did for us by providing Jesus, His own Son as the sacrifice for our sins, to clothe us in His righteousness! As our Lord hung there on the Cross, He was naked...truly taking the punishment for our sins, and clothed us with His righteous robes.

Dear beloved family, let us take a serious look at what our Lord did for us, showing us what love truly looks like and bringing us all together in His body, showing us what true unity is, and live accordingly amen? There is no greater thing we can do in this world than to love and obey God, for if we love Him we will desire to do what He wants of us. So join with us today and let's share the Gospel together, let's glorify the name of our Lord in all we do. Let's live in that true love and true unity that can only be found...in Christ alone! We love you dear beloved church and are here to help you in your Christian walk, so we urge you to come and worship with us, share a meal with us and have that wonderful fellowship with us. Share the gospel with us and don't forget to watch and share our sermons. It only takes once for someone to hear the Gospel and start in that faithful life of living for Jesus. We hope to see you next week, Saturday at 7pm and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Righteous Suffering

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:56:57 GMT

Are you ready to share in His sufferings?

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! - Psalm 118:24

A verse like this should give us reminder each time we get up each day, that God is so good and He cares for us...that we honestly have no real reason to complain. With that said, we sinners unfortunately still find ways to do just that, thankfully we have the Holy Spirit who regenerates our spirit that we may continue growing and maturing in Christ!

We are thankful and glad to share with you the next sermon, which touches on one we all need to cling to! Suffering for righteousness sake is a hard thing to do, impossible in our own strength, but not with God! :) We invite you to share in Pastor Scott's sermon as he takes us through 1st Peter 3 starting in verse 8, as we look closely at these verses below and what it looks like applying them to our lives.

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For

“Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
11

let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

18 For Christ also suffered [ a ] once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which [ b ] he went and proclaimed [ c ] to the spirits in prison, 20 because [ d ] they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

Brothers and sisters, every day we must continue growing in our relationship with Christ, by being in His word, obeying Him, loving as He loves...identifying with Him in every way, for we are bought with a price so high that nothing in all creation can even hope to buy us back! The blood of Christ cleanses us from sin and enables us to live holy lives after Christ, for truly it is no longer we who live but He who lives in us amen? The very world we live in flips everyone upside down, calling evil good and good...evil, so when we strive to live for Christ we will suffer for righteousness sake. Remember when the Apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus? So ought we! Our lives here on this world is meant to live in relationship with Jesus, and share the very saving Gospel message He came to deliver, while at the same time, not be "of this world". This simply means that we must put away with the old identifying ways of worldly living...sinful living, and take up our Cross, and living holy unto the Lord, rejoice that He would allow us to do so!

None of us know when or if someone will be saved, but we can have assurance of our salvation and the gift of sharing that same Gospel message with others so they can also know Christ Jesus and His salvation. So let's share it together, let's live for the Lord together and let's continue to fellowship together!

Please share our sermons with others, always check each sermon yourself with the Scriptures and visit us in person each week to worship, fellowship and have a meal. We also have Tuesday men's bible studies at 8am, Wednesday night prayer at 630pm and Friday ministry leadership classes at 630pm. We hope to see you all there, and remember...tell someone the good news of Jesus! :) Blessings to you brothers and sisters!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Be Strong in the Lord's Grace

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:48:34 GMT

Let's not get entangled...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

This week our sermon continues on from last in 2nd Timothy , verses for the night are chapter 2 1 through 11. Let's take the time daily to give thanks to the Lord, stay strong in His Grace, and share the Gospel wherever we go. Please watch and share the next sermon with others and we hope to see you for part 3! Let's not forget either just as we study tonight in 2nd Timothy, to not get entangled with the things of this world. We shouldn't get caught up in, even politics....there are many things in this world that a good soldier of Christ should certainly avoid, one that we so often overlook is politics! Between the division, the open door to anger and the fanaticism that can most occur, we are simply asking the enemy to waltz right in! Brothers and sisters, we appeal to you to stay strong in the Lord and His grace, and remember that you never walk your Christian life all alone. Each of us is a part of the same body of Christ, and we should call on one another for prayer, intercession and strength within the body. Above all, we can and must call upon the Lord Jesus Christ who is the very capstone of our life, with all that said...please watch and share our sermons and even more importantly the full gospel with others. Stay in the word of God daily, and always check everything preached to the scriptures as we aught. We love and care for you beloved family!

Visit us in person each week at 7pm on Saturdays for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Saved for good works!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:50:27 GMT

Let's continue in the Ministries of Grace...

Welcome brothers and sisters! We are back to continue in part 2 of the ministries of grace series, what a wonderful day to give God thanks for his continuing grace toward us...amen!

Our posting this week will be a short one, as we are continuing on from last week. Pastor Scott has begun a series in Titus chapter 2, right where we are taking a deep look at the 3 ministries of grace and how we can humble ourselves and obey the mighty word of our Lord. This week we began in chapter 3 of Titus verses 1-11 , and our focus this week was how we are saved for good works! That right there is a great deal of good news, God Himself is the one who does the good work within us, and we are saved that we would be used for those good works. We encourage you to always study the scriptures for yourselves and test all that is preached by what God has revealed in His word.

Be Ready for Every Good Work

3 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Brothers and sisters, we continue to encourage you in walking with the Lord, watching and sharing our sermons and always be in the word of God. We are here for anything we may be able to help with in your Christian walk and are ready for you to contact us about all you may need. Don't be shy either, come down and visit us each Saturday, where we worship together, pray together, praise together, fellowship together and share a meal together. Remember to share the Gospel above all else, in season and out of season, for none of us know who will be saved, but all of us have been given the great commission.

We hope to see you next week and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Ministry of Grace

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:59:12 GMT

Appearing for all people...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

God is good! Certainly a resounding, "All the time" echoes back in your mind after reading that right? One thing is for certain friends, God has showered everyone with His grace, on the believer and unbeliever alike! As we remember what is written in Matthew 5:45 , "so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." we can definitely see the grace of our Lord and God has appeared to all, amen? Everyone gets to experience joy, love, kindness, life...the list goes on! Not only that, but there is one that makes all the difference, Jesus has come and dwelt among men and lay down His life for those of His who believe that they would know the forgiveness of sins! As sinners by our very nature, we were born at war with God, and yet while we were still sinners, Christ died for us! There is no greater love than what Jesus, our Lord, has done for His chosen people. So today, wouldn't you want to listen to the message of Hope, the message of life, the message of peace with God? And wouldn't you like to share that same message with others? We hope the answer is a resounding yes, so we can participate in the very ministry of God's grace, amen?

Our sermon Saturday night was in Titus 2:11-14 , on this very subject, and we were blessed to have Pastor Scott back from Hip surgery to preach this very message of God's grace. We hope and pray that you can take some time to watch this sermon, and share it with others and participate in that very ministry of grace, for God has commanded all men everywhere to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is He alone that can bring us into a restored relationship with God. There is nothing we can do to earn, buy or trade our way into Heaven, for God's grace is given by God alone and it's completely unmerited! Brothers and sisters, we urge you to be in the word daily, to see just how deep and wide the love of God is for His people, for we know that we truly deserve condemnation for all eternity...But God has instead provided for Himself a perfect sacrifice, in His own Son to be a propitiation for our sins so that we can know eternal life with the very one who loves us beyond measure. Knowing God is an active relationship, we run to Him for all things, He speaks to us in His word, He guides us in every way...so let's run together brothers and sisters, let's run together!

Please share our sermons with others, and most importantly share the very Gospel of Jesus Christ to snatch people away from the very bounds of Hell, God loves us more than we can fully comprehend, so much so He sent His own Son to die on our behalf to rescue us...we owe Him everything! :) He is also most certainly, beyond a shadow of a doubt, worthy of all worship, obedience, love, faithfulness and more.

With that said, visit us online here for more information to help you in your Christian walk, or in person as we meet each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward at 7pm. If you are one of the brothers, we have a Tuesday morning bible study at 8am that you are welcome to attend, as well as a Wednesday night prayer meeting at 630pm for everyone. We hope to see you there, and we love you!

Until we meet again, Let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Day of the Lord

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:42:00 GMT

Are you ready beloved?

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! - Psalm 118:24

We should always do this, for the Lord our God is so good to us amen? After much thought about what to write with today's video posting, I've come to the conclusion to simply leave it to scripture and Pastor Jaime's very faithful sermon. Before posting these though, we simply want to encourage you to preach the Gospel at all times, in season and out of season for none of us know when the Lord will return, nor do any of us know who will ultimately believe or not! There is a day coming, the day of the Lord (not the rapture mind you), and if you are not His at that time, you will be left here on earth during the tribulation time rather than being caught up with the Lord in the clouds as written in the book of 1st Thessalonians 4:17 . The single most important thing we can do in this life, is to be obedient to God. As Romans 8:28 says,

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[ a ] for those who are called according to his purpose.

So let us do what we are called to do each day, and not be so concerned with the end times that we lose focus of what we should be doing today. Bear in mind this doesn't mean the study of eschatology is not important, it very much is! We just should be so wrapped up in serving the Lord each day and sharing the Gospel, that it drives us to be ready for those end times to come. Without further ado, our scripture for the night was in 1st Thessalonians 5:1-11 , and we will leave it to Pastor Jaime in the sermon video. We are also happy to announce Pastor Scott is recovering very well and will be back with us in worship on Saturday! Praise God for a swift recovery and thank you to everyone who continued to pray for our Pastor.

Don't forget to visit us here online for any needs we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk, as well as all our previous sermons that are watchable! Also, be sure to be in the Word daily. How else can we know God if we don't read and obey what He has spoken in His word? We will have some radio edits coming soon so keep your eyes and ears out for that! We love and care for you beloved family, let us continue to build up one another in our most Holy faith and and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Go and Sin No More

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:23:55 GMT

Where are those who condemned you?

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Glory be to the Lord our God! Every day we have been given, is a day of mercy extended, grace given and love lavished upon us in Christ Jesus, let us give Him all honor and praise for He is worthy! We are happy to have had everyone come and share worship with us this past weekend, and share a meal in fellowship afterward and thank you for coming to give God the worship. Remember that when we go to church, we should never go which the idea that "What am I gonna get if I go"...rather, we go to give and that which we all gather to give...is worship, to God!

This weekend, we had some more good news about Pastor Scott, he is up and walking around after his hip surgery and recovery very well! Praise be to Jesus for a swift recovery, we thank you for those who prayed for him! We were thankful to have Pastor Jaime come and share the Gospel out of the Gospel of John 8:1-12 for the night. We looked close at the interaction between our Lord and the woman caught in adultery. The hypocrisy was rampant! They knew by the law that the woman and man were to be brought, not just the woman. They came only to test Jesus, and try to trip Him up, they cared nothing for the woman nor God's Law, nor God! Jesus, our Lord, saw through all of it though and said but a few words... "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone" , "woman, where are those who condemned you" , "neither do I condemn you" and finally...and the big follow-up "Go and sin no more" . Those powerful words, from the one who is the author of life, showed mercy, compassion, love and a divine call we all have...repentance! Brothers and sisters, we must all heed these words for they apply to more than just the situation recorded in John 8:1-12 . Let's take those very words, the entire message and apply it to our lives also. Then we ought to live in the manner we are called should we walk in love, mercy, compassion and repentance.

We also had some great testimonies for the night, may the Lord be praised greatly as He continues to save and work in His people, giving them testimony of His saving grace! There is much more to be had by watching the night's sermon and we truly encourage you to watch and share. We also want to urge you to come in person and worship with us, for there is no substitution to gathering with believers in person, as the Lord commands. Visit us here on our website and contact us for any needs you may have in your Christian walk, that we may be able to help with. Above brothers and sisters, we urge you to share the Gospel, we live in a dying world and nothing but the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ can cause the heart to be born again by the very Spirit of God, to new life! Hell is the worst place for someone to be, and it's for eternity...even the worst of our enemies... we should hope and pray they pay heed to the Gospel and be saved. God commands all men everywhere to repent, it's not an invitation but a divine command from the Lord our God, for He desires that all would come to repentance and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ! We hope to see you next week at 7pm on Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal...come, be equipped so you can go out and share the Gospel with others! :)

We truly love you brothers and sisters, and until we meet again beloved...Let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Pure Heart, Sincere Faith and the Conscience

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:51:40 GMT

Let us sit at God's feet and learn...

Happy New Year beloved!

Here we stand, another year gone by, and yet we endure by the grace of God Almighty! Amen! While we aren't promised another day, we have been given this last year, and we have been promised eternity for those who believe and have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ...that is a wonderful praise that we ought to give to God every day for right? Sadly though, there are some who did not make it through the year and worse off, those who didn't believe the Gospel. So brothers and sisters we need to be fervent in our sincere faith and proclaiming the Good News of Salvation whenever we are afforded the opportunity.

Our beloved Pastor Scott, who successfully had his hip replaced on Wednesday (praise the Lord!) on new years eve presented a wonderful message out of 1st Timothy on Saturday night, where we discussed the meaning of having a pure heart, sincere faith and a good conscience. These 3 things can most certainly help us in our walk with the Lord, and we need to be in prayer every day that the Lord gives us His strength to keep each one as they ought. Our verses for the night were 1st Timothy 1:5 ; 6:20-21 , and we urge you with spend some time in the Word with us, and share it with others! :) We had some great testimonies on Saturday and we encourage more, it is always a great thing to witness what the Lord is doing in the lives of others. As we move into the new year, we encourage you not to worry about making resolutions, instead simply being sincere in your faith to our Lord Jesus Christ, and surrender to Him as He wills to do in your life. By far and beyond our comprehension, is His will greater than ours, and simply surrendering to His will makes all the difference.

We encourage you to visit us here online, and don't hesitate to contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your spiritual walk. We can't live your Christian life for you, but you aren't called to live it out alone either. Let's build one another up in our most holy faith, always giving glory to God our Father, thru the Lord Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit of God, amen? Amen! We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal to share, and come sing to the Lord with us too! We love you dearly, and pray the Gospel continues working in your lives, and pray you spread that very Gospel to others that they also may be saved! Join us in praying for a swift and speedy recovery for our Pastor , that his new hip has him up and running marathons in no time. :)

Until we meet again, Let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The New Year is coming!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:38:12 GMT

Resolutions? Let's simply resolve to serve our Lord!

Greetings beloved family of God!

What a joyous day to give praise to the Lord, Jesus Christ our King! Not only have we made it through another, but with the hope given us by Jesus we have more to look forward too! We are not promised tomorrow, but we are promised life with Christ, eternally...when we surrender to Him, repenting of our sins. By His grace alone have we not only gone through what we have in life, but have been brought into a reconciled relationship with God! That is great news and one that takes the burden off of our shoulders as far as the east is from the west! So give thanks today, remembering what God has rescued us from, what He has given us, and Who He is.

Well brothers and sisters, we had such a wonderful video to share with you this week for our Christmas Eve service, unfortunately the audio did not want to cooperate! Something we shouldn't have to worry about in a few days Lord willing! So with that said, it is best to end out the year just as we should begin...with the Gospel!

The prophets came with a message of the one who was to save His people, but they didn't have the full picture. Our Lord came with a simple message, repent and believe in the Son of God. The Kingdom of God has come upon us and we, like the Apostles should carry forth the same message and present it the same way they did. We don't need any fanciful words, or embellishment of speeches, we don't need gimmicks to attract people or worry about offending anyone. The Gospel is offensive to those who are perishing, and that brothers and sisters is everyone outside of Christ...however, that very same Gospel is carried along by the very Spirit of God and does a supernatural work in the heart of mankind that only God Himself can do, so we must be diligent and presenting the Gospel the way our Lord has given it. So when you start your day, your week, the new year, go forth with the simple message of the Gospel. God has commanded all men, everywhere to repent of their sins and believe in the one whom He has sent. He sent His Son, born under the law, unto a woman that He would not inherit our sin nature, and He lived a perfectly obedient life unto God, even unto the point of death on a cross. Jesus is He, and just like Moses lifted the bronze serpent in the desert, we are to look unto Christ Jesus on that cross and believe God for the forgiveness of our sins. The very blood of Christ, the perfect Lamb of God, sacrificed from before the foundation of the world is our only hope in cleansing us from our sin debt. After He laid down His life willingly upon Calvary, He was laid in the tomb and 3 days later, God rose Him from the dead...just as He promised! God's wrath was satisfied as He poured out judgement upon His own Son who took the punishment that was rightfully ours, and Jesus rewarded us with His righteousness, and reconciled us unto God. Just as God always keeps His promises, Jesus is coming again and we ought to be ready by sharing that same message of repentance from sin, and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ...when we do that, we are born again, alive unto God by His Spirit!

We love you brothers and sisters, and hope to see you carrying along the same message that the Lord has given from the beginning. Until we meet again...let's go serve our King!

The Resurrection of Christ

15 Now I would remind you, brothers,[ a ] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

The Resurrection of the Dead

12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope[ b ] in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.

20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God[ c ] has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 30 Why are we in danger every hour? 31 I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day! 32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”[ d ] 34 Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.

The Resurrection Body

35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36 You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 40 There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.

42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”;[ e ] the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. 47 The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall[ f ] also bear the image of the man of heaven.

Mystery and Victory

50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
55

“O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”

56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Footnotes

1 Corinthians 15:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 6 , 31 , 50 , 58
1 Corinthians 15:19 Or we have hoped
1 Corinthians 15:27 Greek he
1 Corinthians 15:33 Probably from Menander's comedy Thais
1 Corinthians 15:45 Greek a living soul
1 Corinthians 15:49 Some manuscripts let us

FRF Team

Credit to biblegateway.com for scripture

Pursuing Righteousness

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:40:13 GMT

Let our faith endure until the Lord returns!

Merry Christmas brothers and sisters!

The time is coming up soon where we all celebrate the time that our Lord and Savior came into this world and took up flesh like us, as a baby, in the person of Jesus Christ. He lived that perfect life, under the law, and presented Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. Brothers and sisters, Christmas is more than presents, it is all about Jesus, our sole reason and purpose for all we do. Join us in sharing the Gospel today and watching our online sermons, this week Pastor Scott takes us into 1st Timothy 6 verses 11 through 15 , where we look at the importance of pursuing godliness, righteousness and holding on to our enduring faith. In all of our days we endure and strive to live a life of holiness, not for salvation but because of who Christ is and that He has saved us! We fail every day, but we have the high priest in heaven to intervene on our behalf with the Father forevermore, so let us not grow weary in living for a righteous life beloved. The Lord loves us in Christ with the same eternal love that He has loved His beloved Son...that is a love worth living for!

With that said, we will keep it short because...friends...! We really urge you to watch the video for yourself, and as always check all things to the word of God! It's amazing seeing each person grow in their faith in Christ, and we hope to see about what the Lord has done for you when we meet next!

We pray this Christmas goes beautifully with you and hope to see you Saturday evening for worship, fellowship and a meal on Christmas Eve at 7pm! Visit us online as well for more information on how we can help you in your Christian walk at https://www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org !

Until we meet again, Merry Christmas and let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Gospel of John Continued!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:15:12 GMT

The Good Shepherd

Good Morning brothers and sisters!

Just a quick update and posting from last week, we wanted to make sure our sermons from the Gospel of John are made available for everyone. Let's take a moment to give God thanks for allowing us to share the Gospel and that during the cold and flu season, He is with us, our healer :)!

Our video from last week, has our beloved Pastor Scott continuing in John chapter 10, taking a deep look at our Good Shepherd and how He is our very gate and gatekeeper! We encourage you to watch this week's video and share with others, and as always be sure to check everything by scripture! Let us all be like the noble bereans and test every spirit by the word of God amen? Visit us online here as well and contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your Christian walk. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Last Supper

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:25:24 GMT

Let's share communion together!

Brothers and Sisters, welcome!

"Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!" - Psalm 118:24

This is something that we should never forget and always begin our day with, giving thanks to God. Remember, He is God, He has existed in perfect union for all eternity and has need of nothing...yet He loves us, and has created us to know Him, have an intimate relationship with Him, to worship Him and tell everyone His Gospel! God in all His divine wisdom, has set forth before the foundation of the world, to enter into His creation in the person of Jesus Christ to live the life we cannot and provide the sacrifice for our sin. Believe in Jesus, put your trust and your faith in Him...this means more than a simple acknowledgement of who He is...but obeying his very commandments. We keep His commandments because we love Him, not for righteousness, for He is our righteousness alone.

Saturday night came and this particular type of evening is very special, as we came together to share in communion. We remember why the Lord Jesus came, what He said to His disciples the night of the Last Supper, and we do the very same in remembrance. It's a very serious thing as well, one that the Apostle Paul clearly lays out for us in 1st Corinthians 11:17-34 , so that we do not sin against the Lord when we take in the bread and wine (grape juice for us). Pastor Scott so wonderfully exposits this passage of scripture for us in this sermon, to really help us be reminded of why we do this and how it's to be done...being sure to examine ourselves before taking part in communion. We must be sure that we are truly in the faith, not harboring unconfessed sin, nor walking in a life of sin rather than a life of righteousness. We truly encourage you to watch this sermon, as well as our others we have here on our website and YouTube channel. Being a Christian is far more than going to church 1 day a week, or saying a prayer here and there, it's being in the Word of God day in and day out, always seeking to be closer to the very one who created us and saved us for Himself. How else can we know God, if we can't be bothered to read the very words He has given us that tell us everything we need to know about Him and to know Him? Remember too that we are sinners, so we are inevitably going to sin...it's in our very nature, but we also have Jesus Christ who saves us, cleanses us and presents us as Holy before the Father in Heaven. We also have the Holy Spirit who dwells within us to convict us, and help us to live a life after Christ, rather than sin. In this life on earth, we don't became sinless...we begin to sin less and less until we are called to be with the Lord. So never forget we have a mediator between us and God, and He will lift us back up, and we must get back up and move forward.

So with that said, in all of that, there is SO much joy to be found in the Lord and SO much freedom than ever before. Before we became believers, we were free to "pick our poison" as you will, in otherwords, we could choose to sin this way or that way. Now after knowing Christ, we can choose righteousness instead of choosing to sin! We can choose what is right instead of being a slave to what is wrong! A world of freedom beyond what our mind can fathom, filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control, there is no law against these very things! (Fruit of the Spirit)

We hope to see you each week at 7pm on Saturdays for fellowship, worship, and a meal afterward. We have bible studies during the week, and other services available to help you in your walk with Christ. Visit us online to see more about these very things! :)

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

God is our Refuge

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:57:47 GMT

He is our strength...our fortress!

Welcome back brothers and sisters!!

What a beautiful day it is to share the Gospel, in a world that is dying...we have been given the most precious message ever...life! Let's take a moment to give God thanks for giving to us such a beautiful message, one we are surely not worthy of...yet He works out within us to accomplish His will. Praise the Lord for saving lost souls, so much in dire need of saving!

Well winter has truly arrived here in Wasilla, the snow has come and blanketed everything with this sheen white layer over everything. However as pure as this looks, it compares not to how clean the Lord Jesus makes our very soul before the Father. He cleanses us whiter than snow! Every sin that would stain us red with death, is washed away when you put your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. We must know Him, not just about Him. So run...run to the very refuge of Jesus Christ our Lord, that our lives are hidden away in Christ to be revealed in the last day. Last Saturday night was wonderful, as we all came back from sharing thanksgiving weekend with our loved ones, we were greeted with testimonies and a powerful sermon about the very refuge we have in Christ. Pastor Scott took us through Psalm 46 for the evening to show us the very fortress we have in Christ. He takes through the meaning of each verse as the Psalmist, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, shows us the character of God, who He is and what He does...and that in all, He is Sovereign! From our point of view it would certainly look as though we make some sort of decision of being saved...but remember, that God has laid out His very plan from the beginning. Nobody can come to the Son unless drawn by the Father, and all that the Father gives the Son...none will be lost! What a beautiful and very reassuring hope we have in the one who is our strength and refuge!

Let us look at the scripture for a moment and see how God lays things out, how even as His enemies rage against Him, He breaks the very weapons of warfare. Through all this He tells us to "Be still, and know He is God"...we can stop striving, stop fighting...relax, in the sense that we are safe in Him. He is our very present strength in trouble.

God is our refuge and strength,
a very present[ b ] help in trouble.
2

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3

though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7

The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
10

“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
11

The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

God always puts it best, so let's stop fighting so hard at things we cannot control, and simply put our trust and faith in Jesus Christ...our very fortress, impenetrable and watch as He makes all His enemies a footstool for His feet. Let's go about the business of the great commission and preach the Gospel and encourage others to run...run to Christ.

Don't forget to visit us online, make sure to watch our video for the sermon and share it with others! We hope to see you in person each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal. Bring your testimony with you, as we all delight to hear how Christ has saved you!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Righteousness of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:08:33 GMT

He hears the cries of His people

Greetings brothers and sisters!

God is good! All the time, forever and has always been, God...is...Good! As we near Thanksgiving day in just a day now, we often make practice once a year telling of the things we are thankful for... As followers of Christ, we know that this is more than just a mere day though, as we are taught to be thankful in all circumstances, for this is the will of God for us in Christ Jesus as it is written in 2 Thessalonians 5:18 . Day in and day out we give thanks to our heavenly Father, in Christ Jesus for all good and perfect gifts come from above and there is nothing that we have received that was not given to us by the Lord our God. That is amazing news! In all circumstances God takes care of our every need, He hears us from high heaven as we cry out to Him and leads us in the way everlasting...my brothers and sisters, only God could, would and does care so much for our very souls. So let's give Him thanks every day for He is worthy, amen!

It was so good to have everyone on Saturday night, we got to share in great testimony, great thanksgiving meal prepared by faithful and loving brothers and sisters and our soul fed by the very Word of God as Pastor Scott faithfully exposits Psalm 34:15-22 . We took a very intimate look at the righteous of God in Christ, and how He alone is righteous...the very thought of what our Lord did for us should bring us to our knees in worship and thanksgiving amen? Not only did we see how He his eyes are upon the righteous (those in Christ), His ears hear their cry but we also saw how God's very face is against those who do evil. We can certainly see that one who is Holy, Righteous and Just, must and does punish evil because it is the right and loving thing to do! We must continue to keep our eyes upon Christ, our heart in His word, and our feet upon the path of righteousness lest we wander off right smack into the open and poisonous arms of sin. There is so much more to unpack in just these few verses and our own Pastor Scott does faithful job of doing so in the sermon for the night...we highly recommend you take some time and watch, as it can only help us in our spiritual walk beloved! :)

It's very heartbreaking to see that the world amasses itself against the only one who can save them, just as Adam and Eve in the garden ran and hid from the only one who could have saved them in an act of mercy... Brothers and sisters, it is so important that we continue to share the Gospel, be ready in season and out of season. We know the end outcome of what lies ahead for those who reject the loving mercy that God so freely gives to any who would believe in Christ. As we remember His perfect righteousness, and how He clothes us in His very own righteous robes to present us without blemish before the Father, let's remember to share His very message to all mankind...repent and believe the Gospel. It's such good news, and in a world filled with bad news we can only hope that people would be open and willing to receive the best gift possible...Jesus!

With that said, please do watch our sermons , not for anything else other than hearing the Gospel and being built up in Christ and glorifying His name. Visit us here for more sermons , and don't hesitate to contact us for any spiritual needs you may have, all of us here are more than willing to provide whatever help we can. We all here at FRF love and care for you. We truly hope your thanksgiving is a wonderful and blessed occasion, and that God is at the head of your table for every meal.

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King! :)

FRF Team

Christ is Supreme!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:23:42 GMT

He is the very image of the invisible God!

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We are back and catching up on our sermon video postings and really hope you enjoy them! God certainly is good amen! No matter where we are, what our circumstances are, God never changes, never leaves us nor forsakes us in Christ...that is great news! Let's not forget to give Him thanks and praise at all times beloved, for He is worthy!

The video for this week is a catch up from November 12th, the 19th will follow shortly. To get started though, we had our own Pastor Jaime come and preach on Colossians 1:19-22 , one of the most powerful chapters indeed. Pastor Jaime takes us through the wonderful reconciliation that Christ has completed between us and God, shining light on how we were once so far off...being alienated from God, but now are brought so near in Christ. It pleased God to dwell fully in Christ, to reconcile all things to Himself, so let us keep our eyes on Jesus. Everything we need, who we are, our salvation, our eternity...is entirely wrapped up in Jesus Christ, to look away would be the worst thing we could ever do. We truly encourage you today to listen to this sermon, as well as many of the others we have here online, let not another moment go away wasted looking the other way, but instead to THE WAY, for none of us knows when our time here will end and our lives will be called before God to give account of them. Jesus is worthy of the praise, worship and honor that we pour out on everything else, so brothers and sisters...be sure to share His good news to others, lest they perish.

We also encourage you to visit us in person each week, for worship, fellowship and a meal every Saturday at 7pm. Come and share you testimony, it builds up the body of Christ and spurs us all on to living for Him as we hear the good work He has done in the lives of His people. So come and share your story of how He reconciled you to God amen! Contact us here online as well, for we have many ways we can help in your spiritual walk today. The walk we have with Christ is lived by each person, not vicariously through anyone else...but we aren't called to do so alone, many brothers and sisters are available to help!

The next video will be posted within 24 hours for the 19th of November, and until we meet again...Happy Thanksgiving and let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Taste and See, the Lord is Good

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:11:02 GMT

Let us Praise Him at all times!

Hello and Welcome!

It's been quite the week amen? Winter sure is arriving quickly, bringing with it the hallmark cold days of the Alaskan outdoors, so be sure to come and see us on Saturday nights to feed your soul with the Gospel, your belly with a meal and your heart with fellowship of likeminded believers! God is good amen? All the time, He is! Every day that goes by there is much that we take for granted, rather than giving God the right heart of thanksgiving toward who He is and what He has done for us, let's take a moment today to just that amen? Then, let's make that our daily habit...all throughout the day!

It sure is good to be able to share with everyone the wonderful work that our Lord is doing, and He gives us that great opportunity to share with everyone on Saturdays exactly that. This last weekend was wonderful, filled with heartfelt testimony, thanksgiving and rich in the very love God lavishes upon us in Christ. Pastor Scott took some time Saturday night to share the heart and mind of David, as he wrote the 34th Psalm . David at the time of writing, was in a rather difficult place where his King (Saul) was searching for him to take his life, and he went to King Achish to get away...Achish was Israel's enemy! David was between two armies at that moment that would have loved to take him out surely, even feigning madness before King Achish...but God (these moments are great!) was still priority in David's heart and soul, that he continually offered praise to God even in the roughest of times. David knew that the Lord was encamped around him! Pastor Scott also sheds light on how David also encouraged others to join him in praising God, a call all of us should run gladly too. Our video for the week is quite wonderful, first because it shares the Gospel and second, because it's done so in love. We really encourage you to take some time to watch, share and revisit whenever you need!

In our ministry we are in a very unique position, as we get to see the very workings of God in the lives of people who are counted completely out by the world. Keep this in mind though, when you are on God's side...you are never out and never outnumbered! Invite others to come and hear the Gospel, there is no better news than what God has said...none. Sin can be forgiven, even the most heinous of sorts, for God is rich in mercy and delights in forgiving sinners that humble themselves and repent, putting their trust and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. There is a price...what does it cost you might think...well...everything. It costs you your way of life, but God (there it is again!) has something far greater to give you in return...His Son.

Today is the day, and now is the acceptable hour dear friends, repent and believe the Gospel, then share it with all!

We hope to see you this Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal and until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

***Update***

Here is part 2 from this sermon a few weeks ago, there is more to come tomorrow as we catch up on the videos and postings from the last couple weeks, apologies for the hiatus! We pray you continue walking with the Lord in truth and spirit dear brothers and sisters!

FRF Team

Prayerful Way of Life

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:41:42 GMT

Go off and be alone with God...

Welcome beloved of God!

We are back and thankful to share the Gospel, and preach Christ and Him crucified! God is good amen? Let's take a moment to remember that, remember how great and merciful He is, and that His way alone is good. This past weekend we had a change of pace, we didn't continue in our normal series in John's Gospel, but took a time out to focus on prayer and the importance of it. Pastor Scott really hones in this week on why our Lord went away to be alone to be in prayer with the Father, and how we also need to live in like manner. When we look at times past, many times the Hebrews had wound up in sticky situations because they didn't first go to God in prayer, in a humble spirit.

The posting this week is going to be short, but let's take it with solemnity and a sober judgement beloved. God certainly deserves more than just a couple minutes to say good morning right? Let's spend some real quality time with God, in a quiet place and really listen. How do we listen? We listen by being in His word, daily, studying diligently what He has spoken in His word...that beloved is how we hear from God. If you want to hear God speak out-loud...well, read your bible out loud :). All kidding aside, it is very good for us to spend time with our Father, our steps need to be guided by Him in all things, as the Lord wills it friends!

After good quality time in His word, how greatly would we be prepared for preaching Christ and Him crucified to a dead and sinful world amen? With that said, we also have prayer meetings on Wednesday currently at 630PM and encourage you to attend. Don't forget to watch this week's sermon and use the tools that God has given us to be near to Him, then share it everywhere! :) Christ is the center of our very existence and so should be the center of our word, thought and deeds amen?

Don't forget to visit us online here, contact us as well for anything we can help with in your Christian walk. We hope to see you next week in person at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterword!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

To Live is Christ, To die is gain!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:26:46 GMT

It is better to...

Welcome brothers, sisters and friends!

We are back with another sermon to share with everyone and before we do let's take a moment to give God thanks because He is worthy! Not a day or moment goes by that our Lord doesn't have our needs met, from beginning to end...before the foundation of the world! God is very much sovereign in our lives, let's all remember to give heed to His wisdom and call, amen?

This past week we have begun that rapid change into the Alaskan winter, the cold is coming, season is changing...but the Lord our God remains! We pray the warmth in our hearts is from God alone toward one another, in Christ. This week we were thankful to have Pastor Jaime to fill in for Pastor Scott and bring quite the powerful message indeed, centering on the Apostle Paul's desire to depart and be with Christ or stay and build up his brothers and sisters in the Philippian church! (Our scripture for the night was Philippians 1:19-23 ) Certainly a message that transcends times and people's, for we can share in what the Apostle would have been going through in those moments a bit hmm? Every Christian should certainly desire to be with the Lord, for there is nothing in all creation that could compare...with that said, we should take advantage of the time He has given us here too and share the very message that transforms hearts, saves souls and brings other to Him as well. So the answer to whether we should go or stay is..."Yes" :) both!

We also have been meeting on Wednesdays for prayer time at 6:30 pm to bring before the Lord the prospect of Faith Recovery Fellowship, moving to a new building or stay where we are for a time longer. We certainly encourage everyone that can attend to come and pray with us, fellowship with us and be encouraged in the Lord. Every decision we make should always be weighed with what the Lord would have us to do, and that in all things...amen! With that said we encourage you to watch the video from Saturday for study, growth and to share with others. It's been said that we should not "wait for the right moment to share the gospel", for how could we truly hold back the very message of salvation from someone who needs to hear it. The bible teaches that today is the day and now is the acceptable hour, the Holy Spirit knows better than we, so we should share without worry of it being "the right moment".

Don't forget to visit us online here , or in person for worship each Saturday at 7 pm (with a meal followed of course), and now Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for prayer! Let's continue building each other up in our most Holy faith, and proclaim the Gospel, making disciples of all nations! Jesus is with us to the very end of this age!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Whose Son are you, Part 2

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:51:58 GMT

Continued from last week

Welcome back brothers and sisters, friends and even enemies!

We pray your week went well, let's take a moment and give God thanks for all He has done, who He is, and that He alone is worthy to be praised! This week's posting is but a short one, as we continued from last week in John 8. Pastor Scott has us all on the edge of our seat as we see a showdown of sorts between Jesus and the naysayers in the Temple in regards to who He is. As we finish out the chapter, we again want to urge you to read the scriptures for yourself, always check what anyone says to what God says in His word. We pray you will continue to be blessed by Pastor Scott's preaching in John 8!

We hope to see you Saturday for fellowship, worship and a meal! Don't forget to share the sermons, watch them later for study and of course...share the Gospel! :) Sometimes people will be open and willing to hear the Word...sometimes not. We just need to remember that we need to be ready to do so in season and out. With that said brothers and sisters, here is the finish in John chapter 8 and we hope to see you soon!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Whose son are you?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:34:51 GMT

Is it God or is it the devil?

Welcome back family and friends!

We are thankful to be back from our altered gathering the week before last, to share last weekends video! God has shown us so much grace and love, that He enabled us all to gather alongside other brothers and sisters to listen to a very wonderful group called " High Road ". They sang beautifully too, and shared great testimonies of how the Lord has worked in their lives, bringing them to where they are today. We encourage you to visit their website or if you have their CD's, they are worth a listen for sure! As always, before we begin our day or activities, or end them both...let's start with giving thanks to the Lord, for He is good! He is our rock in times of trouble, He is our assurance in times of doubt and worry. He is all sufficient in Word, Power and Deed and is everything we could ever hope for or need. Praise always goes to Jesus our Lord, amen?

Our gathering on Saturday was wonderful, we had some great testimonies, poetry and song! We had solid biblical preaching as Pastor Scott continued in his series in the Gospel of John, our verses for the night were John 8:30-38 . Pastor took us through the interaction with our Lord Jesus as He taught in the Temple and spoke between the differing groups of people (believers and non believers). This time we see, as the title of today's blog grabs your focus...who the Father of the believing is and who the father of the unbelieving is as Jesus addressed those in the crowd. To put it sharply as our Lord did, your father is either God or the devil...there is no other spiritual father. That in itself often takes people aback...hard to take isn't it? It is true as it can be though! As pastor Scott continues, he covers how the naysayers even went so far as to say they have never been anyone's slave (after Jesus pointed out those that serve sin are slaves to it), when at that moment they were under Roman rule! Needless to say brothers and sisters, it is just as our Lord said, those who serve sin are slaves to it...and only the Son can set you free. (A reference to Himself)

In this world, only Christians can truly know freedom. Those who are in their sins, they are free to "pick their poison" so to say, simply meaning they are free to sin this way or that way. However, those who are in Christ are now free to serve righteousness! The choice to serve righteousness...to serve the Lord is simply not there to those who are living in their sins, for the flesh cannot obey the law of God! Friends, in a single day there are 1,440 minutes (86,400 seconds)...how many of those are we using for God? If we have time to eat, we most surely have time to eat of the bread of life! So please, as those precious minutes tick down, use them for the Lord more and more. Use them to tell others of the Lord, it's not enough to know about God, you must know Him intimately as a son knows his Father or daughter knows her Mother.

There is a peace that can be found in the midst of a chaotic world, and it's only through knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Follow Him, for all other roads you follow will only lead off a cliff to certain death. Visit us online , in person or contact us in either fashion! We always look forward to hearing how Christ has brought you home, how He has set you free!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Lifting up the Son of Man

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:39:20 GMT

Just as Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness...

Welcome back family of God!

We are sure thankful to be able to share with everyone each day, the wonder that is the Gospel. When we take a moment to look at what God has done for us throughout the time we have had, it is humbling to know that He cares for us as much as He does. Let us all take time each day to give God thanks not just once, but for everything...beginning to end and everything in between! God is rich in Mercy and loves to save sinners, but we must come to Him through Christ and only by His way, not our own.

This week's posting will be short, as we wanted to remind you of the meeting we are having at Wasilla First Baptist Church this Saturday. We have the honor of receiving "High Road" as they come to sing of the Glory of God. We urge everyone to come early at 530PM for the BBQ and to fellowship with others, then at 7PM the show begins! Hope to see everyone there! See the front page or click here for details.

The sermon from last Saturday was great, as we continued further into John 8, we look at the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees and the comparison of lifting up the Son of Man and lifting up of the serpent in the wilderness. Our verses for the night were John 8:21-30 , and in those few verses there is a mountain of Eureka moments!

21 So he said to them again, “I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews said, “Will he kill himself, since he says, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come’?” 23 He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” 25 So they said to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning. 26 I have much to say about you and much to judge, but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him.” 27 They did not understand that he had been speaking to them about the Father. 28 So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. 29 And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.” 30 As he was saying these things, many believed in him.

One of the first things we can see is the very hard hitting declaration from our Lord to the Pharisees that unless we believe that He is who He is, a man will die in his sins! What's the first thing you notice about the Pharisees with this however? They are more focused where He is going or if He will kill Himself...rather than the devastation that they will die in their sins! We encourage you to watch the sermon and share it as always, it gets even better when Pastor Scott exposits the meaning of the serpent in the wilderness and lifting up of the Son of Man. The bottom line dear friends, we must have faith and believe that Jesus is who He says He is, lest we not learn like the Pharisees and die in our sins. So please, watch, share and come to the concert at Wasilla First Baptist Church this Saturday...we surely hope to see you there brothers and sisters!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Light of the World

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:50:43 GMT

Follow Christ and you will not walk in darkness...

Welcome once and again brothers and sisters!

It is wonderful to share another day with everyone, and to share today's post (and sermon video). First let's take a moment to give God glory and thanksgiving, for sending His Son, His only begotten Son...I quote from the Gospel of John " 16 “For God so loved the world,[ a ] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.". That beloved, is a blessed gift that we don't deserve, but so magnifies how much God loves us and desires that we should repent and believe to be with Him forever.

Our sermon from last Saturday has already been posted on YouTube for a few days now, for those who are subscribed to our channel, you should get notifications each time one gets uploaded if you have that option set. The verses for the evening were upon John 8:12-20 , the very beautiful point of our Lord being the Light of the World. Pastor Scott takes us deeper into scripture as we look into what Jesus says as He teaches these things amongst the people in the temple. Let's take a look at the scripture, and you can see the what would have been quite the tense situation between our Lord and the Pharisees (as was usually):

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 So the Pharisees said to him, “You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.” 14 Jesus answered, “Even if I do bear witness about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 Yet even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father[ a ] who sent me. 17 In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true. 18 I am the one who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me.” 19 They said to him therefore, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” 20 These words he spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.

There is so much to unpack in here amen? So please come and watch the sermon for the week, if you missed it or want to touch up on what was gone or...it's always good to be in the Word. I know that as I write this, I am going to do this myself, as I was out sick last week and unfortunately missed the sermon live! Thankfully we have wonderful brethren who continued recording for us. Let's continue working out our salvation in fear in trembling together dear friends.

There is an upcoming concert showing on September 3rd at 7pm at Wasilla First Baptist. The address is at 900 N Leatherleaf Loop, Wasilla, AK

The concert will be showing the group High Road There is also going to be free barbeque at 530PM in the Fellowship Hall, more info will be posted on our main page so please join us next week!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Written in sand, caught in adultery...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:40:37 GMT

Both can be seen, yet washed away by the same person...

Welcome back family of God!

It's wonderful to be able to wake each day and give thanks to the Lord that we have been given grace enough to do as He has called us to. Let's take a moment now, as we should all throughout our day, and praise God that He is exactly who He says He is. He is our Redeemer, and though He has need for nothing, He loves us and desires us to be saved...what a hope filled wonder for our very spirit brothers and sisters!

Last weekend was great, we are very thankful for every gathering we get to have with one another to share a meal, study the word, worship and praise the Lord. Getting to hear others come up and share their testimonies is a blessing as well, and we encourage you to do so, remembering to keep it Christ centered. The Lord Jesus Christ is our blessed testimony, so come and tell others how He has brought you from your old life of sin to living a life for Christ. Pastor Scott continued in his series in the Gospel of John, we began in chapter 8 this past week, our verses for the night were John 8:1-11 , where we studied the encounter of the woman caught in adultery, and Jesus writing in the sand.

As we began we start off our Lord in the Temple teaching, and the Pharisees bring in a woman that was caught in the act of adultery (just the woman mind you, they didn't bother bringing the man). They brought her in just so they can devise a way to trap the Lord in somehow breaking the law of Moses! With a bird's eye view that we have, we can see futility of this mess since we know who gave Moses the law to begin with....but let's continue! As they bring the woman in, they start in with the questions in what should be done with her, and the law of Moses says she should be stoned! The Lord continues writing in the sand paying them no attention for the moment, so they start in again with the devised trap. If only they can trap Him...surely they can arrest Him, and His entire following, all of it will be brought to nothing they must think! The Lord stops writing in the sand and stands up for a moment and says to them "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." Let's be honest brothers and sisters, their "gotcha" question has not only backfired but has entirely exposed everyone as a sinner, but exposed their hypocrisy loud and clear.

Well just as you can imagine at this point, all of the men starting from older on down to the younger men began to leave until there was nobody left. And the Lord says to the woman, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, Lord" Then the Lord says, "Neither do I condemn you, now go and sin no more". Wow! Did you see the amount of mercy and grace that He just showed her? Speculation here, but can you imagine as if her sin was being written in the sand...but since only He can wash away sins, the act of what He did is like water running of words written in sand? Or perhaps a hand sweeping of what's written in the sand? Only God knows what's in the hearts of men, so certainly only Jesus knew what the entirety what was going on there... There is one thing we can certainly extract from this though dear friends, we ought to live every day remembering the grace and mercy that God shows us, His live should encourage us to live a repentant lifestyle for Him. The other thing we can definitely know from this, and all of the encounters with Jesus...God hates hypocrisy...let us live in the truth brothers and sisters...let us live in the truth.

Don't forget to contact us for any spiritual needs we can help you with right here on our website, share out videos as well! Our sermons are posted weekly and can be found here online as well as our YouTube channel. We hope to see you next week for fellowship, worship and a meal!

Until we meet again, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Could this be the Messiah?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:00:05 GMT

The Temple crowd was quite stirred...

Welcome back family of God!

It has been a week hiatus since the last posting, but we still have regular video updates on our YouTube channel. It is good to be here to share once again with everyone the good news that the Lord has given us of Salvation through Christ alone, by faith alone amen? Let's take a moment to give God thanks for the mighty deeds He has done, not just for us but for everyone He has saved, His Justice, Mercy, Love and that He is the Truth. He alone is Holy and there is no other! What a mighty God we serve indeed! It's always good for us to do as what was done for the people of Israel through the years, be reminded of what the Lord has done for us...lest we become prideful and forget the Lord our God. He is worthy of Love the most...yet receives it from mankind the least and that is heartbreaking...

That last point is segue into the video from last Saturday night where Pastor Scott humbly takes us through John 7:25-36 (with a brief into 37-39), look very close at the division of the crowd in the Temple. On the one side we have the Pharisees who were constantly looking for a way to arrest and kill Jesus, the other side we have people who are genuinely amazed at the Lord's teaching, for no man has ever spoken as Him before, yet across the middle nobody really seemed to hit the mark with who He really was. We even see a touch of irony in the statement of one of the men in the crowd in verse 31 as he speaks " Yet many of the people believed in him. They said, “When the Christ appears, will he do more signs than this man has done?”". Dear friends, we sadly too often face this very same reality...people simply do not know Him, nor He they.

This is why we are called to proclaim the Gospel to the nations! As the love of God so fills us, it ought to spur us on to good works, that we should desire to see our neighbor saved. Let's join together, and serve the Lord in doing what He commands of us. His commands are good, and are life to all who obey them. Seek the Lord while He may be found, and you are never alone in this! The blood of Christ is more powerful than any sin that you may have committed, and no sin you commit can undue the cleansing power of it. Let's strive together to walk the narrow way, few there be that find it.

We encourage you to watch the sermon from last Saturday night and share it with friends, family, neighbors and even your enemies, the Gospel is for all to hear. As Pastor Scott reminded us in the sermon tonight, if the Lord has given us ears to hear, we will understand who Jesus is...

Don't forget to visit us here online, and contact us for any questions or needs that we can help you with in your spiritual walk!

Until we meet again, we love you beloved and let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Eat of His Flesh and Drink of His Blood

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:21:56 GMT

His words are Spirit and Life!

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

Here we are once again, and always by the grace of the Lord our God. Before we go over a few things from our last gathering, let us take a moment to give God our Father thanks, through the Lord Jesus Christ, for His great longsuffering towards each of us. His love is beyond what we can fully grasp it's so magnificent, and He has chosen to show it to us...Glorious is He! Let us also remember that our time in prayer should also be one of reverence and solemnity. Remember Isaiah as he found himself in the before the Lord in Isaiah chapter 6 ? His glory is so amazing and Holy, that we should always remember to treat being in His presence with the utmost reverence.

Saturday night was one to rejoice in, as we got to share in several testimonies in how Christ is working in each of our lives. We were witness to see how the Lord has set a new baby in the direction of a life lived in a faithful home, a believer who found his way back into the household of God to be able to worship with the brothers and sisters and a brother that greatly encouraged all of us that no matter how long we have been believers, all of us face the same temptations and still sin sometimes. However, when we do sin, we have an advocate with the Father who always lives to intercede on our behalf, so always humble yourself and go to the Lord seeking forgiveness and confessing your sins. God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness! (1 John 1:9)

Pastor Scott also continued in his series in the Gospel of John, chapter 6. He touched back a few verses from 6:41 and we went on through verse 66 this week. (John 6:41-66) Here is where we see one of the most misunderstood sections of scripture, and as Pastor Scott pointed out, as unbelievers we often might have thought when Jesus said to eat of His flesh and drink of His blood....He was talking about cannibalism! Thankfully that isn't the case, and the Lord even points out later in the chapter, verse 63, what His words mean! This is just to name the biggest thing to catch our attention however, as always a simple blog post can't do just to the Pastor's sermon. So....we very much encourage you to watch this week's video, check what's being taught to scripture for yourself...always a must. Then, please share and invite others to come and hear the Gospel, come and know Christ Jesus, come and worship God together. The most important thing we can do is tell the truth to someone, the Gospel is always going to be offensive to those who are perishing, all the more reason we should desire to see them saved! It's the Lord who does the saving, not us, so let's trust Him and preach the Gospel...in season and out, amen?

Don't forget to visit us here online, we have various services available, volunteer opportunities, and you can also contact us right through our website here as well. Our past sermons can also be seen all through here, each blog post has the sermon for that week (As well as our YouTube channel ). We hope to see you in person each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward, and until we meet again...let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Bread of Life

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:17:10 GMT

Jesus, the True Manna from Heaven...

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

Before we began, let us start with giving thanks to the Lord our God in the name of Jesus Christ. The Lord showed us so much love that He would leave His place in Heaven to come and live the perfect life we failed to do, be tried and tempted in every way and remain without sin, willingly lay down His life for His people for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus obeyed His Father in Heaven, our Father also, perfectly and fulfilled the whole law...praise be to Him! Amen?...Amen!

God is good dear friends, every day His mercies are new and every day is another day we have to live for Him now as we wait til the time comes we are with Him for all eternity. Our past worship gathering on Saturday was wonderful as usual, being able to share in the Gospel with fellow believers is always a gift. We are thankful to have Pastor Scott to have continued in the series he has been doing in the Gospel of John, our verses for the night were from 6:22-51 . We covered a good amount of verses for the evening, but all very important to the topic at hand...the bread of life! Pastor Scott takes us through the Lord's explanation of how He is the bread of life...the true manna from heaven, and how this is the bread we are to eat of. This is the bread that feeds and nourishes our very soul. This topic is one of the first times we see the church shrink, in a way, many people who were following Christ found all of this too hard to take in and left Him! The road is narrow dear family, but one that we must endeavor to stay on faithfully, for the Lord Himself will bring us through. We very much urge you to watch the video from this past Saturday and as always, share with others! Not one of us know who will be saved or when, but that doesn't change our mandate to preach the Gospel, in and out of season! God's love for us, drive us in our love for Him and our neighbor, that we should desire to see someone saved and not perish. We must be in the Word daily, it is very important to be continually in the Word spending time with God, for from there we get the very direction for our life dear friends. We are also all together in Christ and never a lone Christian, don't hesitate to contact us for anything we can help with in your faithful walk in Christ!

It is always a joyous time to see everyone each week and we hope to see you next Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward. Please be encourage to come and share your testimony as well, giving glory to Christ for what He has done in saving you!

Don't forget to visit us online here as well to contact us online, or find various services we have available.

Until we next meet, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Out of the Water, into the Boat

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:57:23 GMT

Always reach for Christ!

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

Before we get started, let's take a moment and give thanks to God. Give thanks that He is all that we need, His grace is sufficient, He is our provider, our savior and Lord. He never changes, He is light...as we walk in this very dark world, we can always look to Christ that our lives would be lit up with the Truth. He gave us everything and is worthy of all of our love, worship, praise, respect, awe, admiration and obedience. There is none greater than the Lord.

Another week has come and gone, which means we are that much closer to the day the Lord returns or calls us home. As we live in a sinful and broken world, it's all to common to think the trouble or hardship we are going through isn't understood by anyone else...it may feel as if our world is sinking beneath our feet and the waters are enveloping us. Even here we can call out to the Lord, even here, He is to pull us up, even here...He will usher us into the boat. The apostle Peter learned this quite literally in our passage for the night, in John 6:14-21 . Our beloved Pastor Scott takes us faithfully into the scriptures to exposit the meaning of Christ sending His disciples out upon the lake alone, calling Peter out on the water, and saving Him as he sank! There is a great deal indeed to learn and as always we truly encourage you to watch the sermon for this week and share it with everyone you can. We don't know when the Lord will return, but let's pray He finds us doing what He has called us to do when He does, amen?

Friends, everyone needs to hear the Gospel, both the saved and unsaved...it's the very anchor we have in this world to keep us from drifting into darkness. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father, but through Him. That is very good news, we can come to Him by faith alone. He grants us repentance to turn from our sins and follow after Him...let's share that today amen?

Don't forget to visit us online and contact us for any needs you may have, that we could help with in your spiritual walk. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm as we continue in the Gospel of John, worship together, share a meal together and fellowship together.

Until we next meet, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

From A Few Fish...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:01:41 GMT

Plus a couple loaves of barley bread...

Welcome back family!

Well what a weekend it was, 4th of July weekend...independence! Let's take a moment to give thanks to the Lord our God, that true independence comes from Him. True freedom comes thru the knowledge of Jesus Christ, knowing Him as our Lord and Savior! He freed us from slavery to sin, the deadliest of things... He rescued us from the wrath of God, the right and just punishment due to all of us sinners for offending the infinitely Holy God. All of this He did because He is love, He is our Creator...and even while we were still sinners, He died for us. Then just as was prophesied, just as was promised, God showed everyone that the finished works of Christ were indeed done on the Cross, when He raised Him from the dead! Brothers and sisters, this is the independence we need to be reminded of, be thankful for and it's because of this that we will continue to have men and women lay down their lives for their country, their families, their neighbors, their Lord (Jesus) and including in some cases their enemies. Many men and women in the line of service have laid down their lives to protect the very God given freedoms we have in this country, even while those who enjoy those freedoms use them to hate those who ensure they have them. So let's always remember the Lord our God, always...

This weekend at church was wonderful! We got to hear and share testimonies of what Jesus is doing in the lives of His people, worship the Lord together, listen deeply within the heart, the very word of God that gives us hope and life, and share together in a community meal with everyone who comes to our services. Being able to sit together to share in a meal while listening to the Word is...well beyond fantastic! This week's sermon, we are thankful to have our Pastor Scott return and continue in the Gospel of John. The reading for this week was in John 6:1-15 , which so happens to be where we witness the feeding of the 5000 men (counting women and children...maybe 2-3 times that amount), so sharing a meal in a community while listening to the Word...we get that from the Master Himself. Pastor Scott reminds us that as the disciples were wondering back and forth where they could possibly get what they needed to feed that many people, or why they all weren't sent away to go find food...we see the Lord tell His disciples to feed them! Fortunately there was a boy who brought with him 5 small barely loaves and 2 small fish! This may not seem like much, but remember that the Lord will use what we see as insignificant or foolish to confound the wise! The God of ALL CREATION...certainly isn't going to have any problem with feeding whomever He pleases, with just a few items amen? Barely loaves were by no means considered a top shelf of breads, yet even then...this matters not, for even from water (John 2) we see the Lord create the greatest tasting wine! All in all dear friends, as Pastor Scott reminds us, God can and does use us as He chooses and no small amount of talent, strength, money nor skill will make you less useful to the Kingdom of God! This should give us a great deal of hope! He still feeds everyone on earth, every single day...many who don't bother to give thanks to the very Lord and God who created them...and He certainly feeds our very spirit, as He is the bread of life!

There is much more to say on the sermon but that takes away the joy of watching for yourselves! So it is with great hope and joy that we can share this with you, that you might share it with others. Without a doubt, we owe Jesus everything...let's serve Him, in the way He has given us to do, amen?

Don't forget to visit us right here on the website , we have many services available. We will also be posting information come soon about the upcoming TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute) for those interested, so keep an eye out for that. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship and a meal!

And as you lay down tonight, awake in the same manner of giving God thanks for who He is,

FRF Team

Wisdom from Above

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:09:11 GMT

Where true Wisdom comes from...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

First let's take a moment and give God thanks for all that we have amen? The Lord provides us with what we need, according to His Divine Sovereign Wisdom...that's something to be extremely thankful for wouldn't you agree?

Our posting this week will be a quick one, it has been a very busy week for many of us, not always a bad thing! God is definitely moving in the lives of His people and through out all creation, we ought to be ready for the day of His return by doing the works He has prepared for us in advance to do. The Gospel has got to people the focal point in our lives, for if Jesus is not our center...we are only going to fall.

This week we have Pastor Bob graciously stepping in to continue in his series in the book of James, finishing out the 3rd chapter (James 3:13-18) where we dive deeper into heavenly wisdom, it's purpose in our lives and how we ought to respond to it. The video from Saturday is a wealth of knowledge and we are thankful to be able to share it with you all! Please take some time and watch along with us, spend some time in prayer and let's work together in proclaiming the Gospel to a dying world. We don't know who will be saved by our Gospel sharing, the Lord knows, but we do have the same mandate as all believers...and it's a good one for sure!

So please, watch, share and come see us in person to worship the Lord together each Saturday night at 7pm. We have a meal provided afterward as well! Visit us here online to see the many services and volunteer opportunities we have for everyone and don't hesitate to contact us for anything to help in walking with the Lord.

Until we next meet...let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Bearing Witness

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:35:54 GMT

Do we truly see Him?

Welcome back brothers and sisters in Christ!

Let's first take a moment to give thanks to the Lord, for He has called us out of the kingdom of darkness into His Kingdom of Light! What a glorious day to remember, celebrate and above all, honor God by doing what He commands us to. Everything the Lord does, is good...so let us Love the Lord and Love our neighbor as ourselves today!

Saturday was a great meeting, we are always honored to share in the Word of God with everyone that comes, and to take it out and share it with others. We pray that is what all of us are doing. Remember, church is where we get equipped by the Word of God, that we may take it to the world to proclaim. Let's not think for a moment that an unbeliever is going to want to come to church to hear the Gospel, it's the Gospel being brought to them...that brings them to church! Pastor Scott graciously continued in the series he is doing in the Gospel of John, our verses for the night were John 5:31-47 . Pastor gave us a microscopic lens to look very closely at what Jesus meant about bearing witness, and doing so in right manner. The Lord fulfilled the entirety of the Law of Moses, by God's standard...not the Pharisee's. So when the Lord spoke of not alone bearing witness, He did so rightly and expounded how it was to be. As always He also gave the view from both sides, God's and man's, when it comes to doing what God commands and showed the difference between what the Pharisee's considered testifying in one's name or coming in one's own name, and God's. We should still doing things in like manner, we testify of the Lord by His Word, through the Holy Spirit by the will of the Father...which when we think about it is a great relief...I know I sure couldn't come up with the right words to truly testify of the Lord...I need His for sure! Moses surely understood this, for what he wrote...he wrote about Jesus! We encourage you to read the Old Testament with this in mind and before you know it, you will see Christ everywhere too!

One thing to remember when giving your testimony...it should always glorify Christ. If any of us are the focus of our testimony...we may surely have missed the mark on that one. At the end of the day, always give glory to the Lord, for without Him...we would all still be in that kingdom of darkness and wouldn't even realize what we were about to face come the time of Judgement. God's wrath on sin is a serious thing, only Jesus could have satisfied the wrath of God while fulfilling all righteousness because He is the spotless Lamb of God.

Let's look to Jesus, as the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent raised in the wilderness...by faith, believing God. Contact us here online or in person for anything that we can help with in your walk of faith and until next we meet....

Let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

The Healing of the Paralytic

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:46:55 GMT

The Lord of the Sabbath, Pool of Bethesda and Paralytic man

Welcome back beloved family of God!

We are thankful that this very day we are able to give praise, thanksgiving and honor to the Lord our God in Jesus Christ. He is risen, and at the right hand of the Father right now, forever interceding on behalf of His chosen people. Let's always remember to start, live throughout and end our day with our hearts and minds focused on Christ, that we may not walk in the flesh but in the Spirit..amen!

We are please to be back to share the next video with everyone, and our Pastor Scott has taken great care in presenting us the truth...that is the Gospel! He continues in his series in the Gospel of John, and this time around we cover the healing of the paralytic at the pool of bethesda in John 5:1-30 . Just a side note, as a quick point of history, the legend of that pool and the mention of the healing waters being stirred up, are a legend associated with the greco-roman god "Asclepius" and it's encouraging to see that during the interaction between Jesus and the paralytic man, the bible doesn't give any credence to the waters being stirred up by an angel sent by God....rather instead, the focal point is on Jesus and the fact that is He alone is the one who heals, and proves it by doing so. We are also reminded that He is the Lord of the Sabbath, and that God healing on the Sabbath shows how far mankind had taken His law and twisted it that they would accuse the Lord of the Sabbath of breaking it!

There is a wealth of truth that is found in Christ alone, and today as then, we still need Him to show us how much we still do not understand, that we may humble ourselves under His mighty hand. There is an article that we encourage you to visit, from GotQuestions that gives a good bit of background information about this diving meeting between Jesus and the paralytic, and you can click here to visit it as well. GotQuestions is also filled with many questions and answers that can be found quite helpful in our walk in the Spirit, so be sure to check them out!

We also have postponed our VBS for the kids and will release the date once we have something firm in mind. Don't forget to revisit our past sermons right here on the website and share them with everyone...it only takes 1 time that someone could be saved when they hear the Gospel. We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal and until we next meet, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

That Unruly Rudder

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:07:01 GMT

The heart and tongue can leave one shipwrecked...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Well what a weekend we had, getting to share with one another the Gospel and worshipping Christ Jesus...makes every day worth it all amen? We hope everyone had a great week, and we are certainly thankful to see everyone, especially that we can all together give thanks to the Lord for giving us Salvation in Christ alone by Faith alone!

We just want to share a quick message this week, as it is one that really needs to be heard and shared...a snippet in a blog just simply cannot do it justice! Our associate Pastor Bob however can, and that he does as he takes us through his continuing series in the book of James, this week discussing how such a small thing as the tongue can lead to such wildfires, so it must be tamed...by planting in the heart...the Gospel. We must truly let our speech be seasoned with salt...

Our verses for the evening were James 3:1-12 , which will be posted below. We live in a world today that very much favors venomous words, and lies beyond all else. So let us join together in preaching the truth, that Jesus Christ came as prophesied, to live the life we could not in perfect obedience to God. He then laid down His life on His own accord (nobody took it from Him), so that thru His death, we might be saved from the penalty of sin rightly due us all. He (Jesus) took our penalty in His own flesh, and died the death we deserve and satisfied the wrath of God, giving to us the Righteousness that is His alone, by faith. He was buried in a grave for 3 days, and as promised, He rose again from the dead! He brings us reconciliation with God and it is a gift too great to not share with others. We need to obey our Lord and share the Gospel with all the nations, for He will return and we all need to be ready when He does. Therefore...repent and believe the Gospel! :)

Taming the Tongue

3 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.

How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life,[ a ] and set on fire by hell.[ b ] 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers,[ c ] these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.

We really encourage you to watch this week's video, and share it with others. We also hope to see you here in person each Saturday for worship, fellowship and a meal at 7pm. Until next we meet brothers and sisters, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

Believing Without Seeing..

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:39:28 GMT

Royal Official's Capernaum Journey

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Let's take a moment to give our Lord praise, and worship the very Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. May our hearts and lips honor His name, in all we do.

It is good to see everyone each week on Saturday nights, and as we journey through the Gospel of John together, we are blessed to have a relationship with God and with each of you, all the time and not just on 1 day of the week! Today we have our video from last Saturday, where we continued in John 4:46-54 . And as you will see as we get underway in the service, Pastor Scott takes us into a close up look at the interaction between the royal official from Capernaum and the Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes we get so focused on the "big thing", we completely miss what's really in front of us and as we so often look at the healing of the officials son from afar....we might have missed the faith and hope he even had to get him to Jesus. The journey doesn't end with that though, not only did he need to take some big steps to get where he was going, he had to reason within himself that Jesus could actually heal his sick son. Then the moment arrived, there he found himself in front of the Lord and implored Him to come and heal his son, that he would not die. However, the Lord said, go for your son will live...and that's exactly what he (the official) did, he left believing the words of the very Word of God Himself. Fortunately that is not where the story ends all together, for after he returned, he learned his son recovered at the same hour that Jesus told him his son would not die...

So, what would be the next step for him? What about for us as christians? Do we often get caught up in the "hopes for a miracle", when we ought to desire to have a living faith? The bible doesn't give full recourse on what happened with the man afterwards, but in that interaction there is certainly evidence of the call to faith we are commanded to have right brothers and sisters?

It goes without saying that, without faith in Christ, our endeavor's to live beyond the grace are meaningless and disastrous! We must continue to share the Gospel with this fallen and dying world, in the hopes that 1 would repent and be saved from the wrath that is to come. The only way to be reconciled to God, is through Jesus Christ, His Son...and living and fruitful relationship with Him. There is no better news, than that of Jesus Christ and His Gospel. So today we encourage you to share the Gospel message, with believers, with unbelievers and always doing so in love dear friends.

Don't forget that we are available to help you along the way, and encourage you to visit us online or in person . We hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal too!

Until next we meet, let's go serve our King! :)

FRF Team

Divine Appointments

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 24 May 2022 18:47:55 GMT

The woman at the well...

Welcome brothers and sisters!

Summer has arrived, and with that...light for hours on end. That however pales in comparison to the light that shines when we come face to face with Christ Jesus our Lord, living in Alaska can give us maybe a tiny glimpse though...no? Let's talk for a moment about divine appointments! Our gathering over the weekend continued into the 4th chapter of the Gospel of John , where we got a very unique look into the meeting between the woman at the well and Jesus our Lord. It most certainly wasn't the day the woman was expecting, but one that we can all be sure she never forgot for the rest of her time on earth. That meeting reminds us that, just as the Lord was impressing upon Nicodemus regarding the Holy Spirit in the previous chapter, He comes and goes where He pleases...today, to the well.

We are thankful to have Pastor Scott take us through this chapter and give us good expository teaching on what it means to have this "thirst" quenched, and to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Even if we were to spend all day, every day, for our entire lives studying the scriptures...we wouldn't even begin to scratch the surface of what it fully means to have the Spirit of God within us, changing us for His glory. Glory be to God though, that in Christ we get to spend all of eternity knowing God as He is, and just as we are fully known.

We are thankful to have everyone come each week and we implore you to continue in the word every day, and share it as well. We could very well be used to setup one of those divine appointments...and someone who was once under the judgement of God for sin, could then be under the righteousness of Christ. We also look forward to seeing you each week, be it during the week for studies , or Saturday's at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal, or here online where our past sermons can be viewed at anytime. (Also shareable :) )

Bottom line dear friends, today is the day of Salvation, and if we love people the way we are called to, then we must tell them the truth.

Until we next meet, let's go serve our King!

FRF Team

For God Loved the World

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 11 May 2022 18:08:57 GMT

He gave His most precious gift to us...

Welcome back beloved family of God!

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! - Psalm 118:24 .

We should think on this very thing from the moment our eyes open, before we step out of bed and go about the day right? Today is a great gift that the Lord has given us, for in it we rejoice in His mercy, we rejoice in His blessed hope, we rejoice in His Salvation! Let's take a look today at the latter of these, His Salvation. Brothers and sisters, we have all heard like the rest of the world, about John 3:16, how God loved the world...but unlike the world, we get to obey not only a great gift but a command to continue in His word...so we can see the full context laid out before us. Today we have a wonderful video ready from last Saturday, and our beloved Pastor Scott, takes us through the full context of verses 16 thru 21 in the 3rd chapter, in the Gospel of John. We can have that understanding that, yes, absolutely does God love the whole world (Cosmos), that He sent His only begotten Son...but it doesn't end there, as Pastor Scott takes us deeper, we can see that it's not just a universal call of believing, but that there are some condemned already because they did not believe in the only begotten Son of God. Men loved darkness rather than the light, for coming into the light brings up the fear in mankind that their darkness will be exposed. Many people will proclaim that they "believe in Jesus", but does the tree show fruit of that declaration of faith? Do we truly understand the gravity of who Jesus is, and what that means to our entirety of life?

We will all spend eternity somewhere, and there is only two places that can be...in the presence of God's love and glory forevermore...or in the presence of God's Holy wrath forevermore. Jesus is the truth, the life and the way dear friends, and we must proclaim that message to everyone if we truly love them. Heaven and Hell are a very real place, and God (Our Father) loves us so dearly that He crushed His own Son upon the Cross, that the penalty for Sin and Death that was owed to us, He (Jesus) freely took upon Himself (Jesus), so that by the shedding of His blood, He would clothe us in His righteousness!

There is a very real foundation in Christ, and unless the very lives we have are built upon that bedrock, we will be washed away in the coming storm. Remember, Hell doesn't simply mean "separated from God", it means separated from His loving presence, but those in hell are very much in the presence of God's wrath.

11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.” - Revelation 14:11

Let us implore to others together, as ambassadors of Christ, to everyone to repent, and believe in the Son of God, Jesus Christ...the very one of the scriptures as promised from the beginning. From us here at Faith Recovery Fellowship, we love and care for everyone that God does, and we long to obey His glorious commandments to us all. By grace, thru faith, in Christ alone, we walk and live together, amen? Amen!

Don't forget to share our videos , share the Gospel most importantly, even if you don't see the fruit that comes from the seeds you plant, they may be for another to bring in the harvest. Our website has contact information, volunteer opportunities and our past sermons , give them a look as you go :) And don't forget our worship time on Saturday, 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Until next we meet,

FRF Team

You Must Be Born Again

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:04:57 GMT

For without such, none will see the Kingdom of God

Welcome beloved family of God!

It is a wonderful thing to share the Gospel, an even more wonderful thing to be saved when believing the Gospel! Let's take a moment to give thanks to the Lord, for saving each and every one of us that He has, a gift beyond measure and one we certainly don't deserve nor can be earned. God is glorious, amen! He has given us opportunity to meet each week, and to draw close to Him in His word, something we ought not to take for granted...so let us continue in making the most of it as we gather together and worship God every time we meet dear brothers and sisters.

This past Saturday, Pastor Scott has returned and continues in the Gospel of John, a remarkable Gospel for certain. Our study for the night was on the topic of being born again, and no better to best hear it from, than from the Lord Himself amen? Pastor Scott takes us through John 3:1-15 , and we encounter the Lord Jesus as He teaches Nicodemus that a man must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Of course Nicodemus couldn't understand the gravity of such a thing to be said, for he even remarked how it could even be possible that a grown man could travel the womb once more...but little did he yet know what the Spirit of God does when He regenerates a deal soul. We really encourage you to watch this week's video, as well as follow along in your bibles (read them yourself each day) and sharpen your faith. Do we really understand the meaning of being born again? Do we desire God like we never could before? There is so much freedom found in Christ, in the new birth, for your spirit is alive for the first time...alive to God. So please join us, share the video, share the Gospel, and share your testimonies! The greatest calling we could ever have in life, is to know Christ and share Him with everyone. Let us all glorify the Lord together, for He is truly worth of all honor, glory, power, obedience, power, love and worship!

Don't forget to visit us right here on the website as well, we have volunteer opportunities available, bible studies, class courses and more. Contact us for any questions, and we hope to see you each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Until next we meet,

FRF Team

Faith...Works...James Says What?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:03:02 GMT

Works is a fruit of saving faith!

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters in Christ!

It is good to have something to post this week for everyone, we unfortunately had some issues with the previous week's video footage and were not able to use it. Glory to God that He not only gifts us with saving faith, but has prepared for us in advance, good works to do in His name! Thank everyone for coming out this week, as the weather gets warmer we know that fishing season is upon us, but when you decide on being fishers of men, a much better catch is always near amen?

Well this week we were blessed to have our associate Pastor, Bob Cinnamon, come to preach in his continuing series in the book of James, chapter 2 verses 14-26. James has always been a point of contention not because the text is unclear, but because mankind has a natural fleshly draw towards doing works to earn anything...so its no wonder that same way of thinking is applied to salvation. It was such a point of contention that is brought about the reformation when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church doors. However, James does not say anything different than the Apostle Paul does, that we are surely saved by grace, thru faith. What the Apostle James is saying, is that true saving faith, always produces good works as a fruit of such.

This particular book is one of deep theology study and does us all well to spend time in the Word, learning what it means to have works because of faith, rather than having salvation because of faith + works. We encourage you to watch along this week's video, as Pastor Bob takes us clearly thru the text, and let's scripture interpret scripture. The lesson is very edifying and does much to build us up in our most Holy faith. The sermons always provide much better context than a simple blog post, something to remember with all you watch and read. Don't forget to share the videos as they come out, share it with everyone you can think of and then some!

We also encourage you to visit us right here on the website to see the various services , volunteer opportunities and more that we have available. We long to serve the Lord in the manner that He calls for us to do, and thankfully He provides everything we need to do just that by His Divine power. Join us and preach the Gospel to all, until the day He returns or calls us home, amen? We hope to see you Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Until next we meet,

FRF Team

Cleansing the Temple

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:41:35 GMT

Our Father's house is not a marketplace...

Brothers and Sisters,

Welcome again to the next in our sermon series, one that has as much impact today as it did in the time of Christ. So please take some time today, and watch Pastor Scott's continuing sermon in John, as we head into chapter 2, verses 13-22 , we take a long and much needed view of what Christ Jesus did, when He cleansed the Temple.

On that note, it sure is good to see each of you every week! Every testimony that is shared of how Christ has come into your life and cleansed your temple, is amazing and we hope to continue hearing more to the glory of God! It is a great blessing to serve others, and one that is so often seen as weakness in today's society....but not the to Lord, He opposes the proud and gives favor to the humble!

Now about cleansing the temple...another serious matter at that. We often see nowadays in church, many who have opened stores, sell coffee, etc...but is church really the place any of that belongs? Join us today as Pastor preaches on this very subject, and what the Jews of Christ's time had done to the temple and see if it doesn't mirror much of what is still done. Our Lord had every right to be righteously indignant about what He saw.

Don't forget to visit us in person, whether it's for bible study , Saturday night worship , or just to say hello! We would love to visit with you, and as always share the Gospel in its entirety. The Gospel is more important than anything else we can do in life, for if we do not know Christ, our end is eternal damnation, rightfully so for the sins against our Holy God. So share the good news brothers and sisters, never forget that today is the day and now is the hour for salvation!

Until next we meet,

FRF Team

Wedding At Cana

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:33:35 GMT

Let's follow the Bridegroom of the Church

Welcome once again brothers and sisters!

Something different this week, and it's simple as the Gospel. Come and See...Come, meet Jesus. Watch this week's video as Pastor Scott continues the Gospel of John. We urge you to come....and see the Lord in His Word.

Visit us online as well, and we hope to see you at 7pm, Saturday...worship, fellowship and a meal! Come, surrender and take up your cross.

We love you, and Jesus loves you even more!

FRF Team

Follow Me...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:38:35 GMT

Take up your Cross...

Welcome beloved family of God!

We are here for another day, by the Grace of God, to share with you the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And goodness gracious, when we look at the world today, do we ever need to leave the world's ways behind, take up our Cross and follow Christ. It brings imagery to mind, that we ought to not just put our ways down, but to drop them like the poison they are, and RUN for Christ...

First we want to give thanks to God our Father, in Christ His Son, that He would crush His only Begotten Son upon the Cross, that we can be forgiven our sins and be restored to Him. A mighty and great thing He has done for us, let us always give thanks in prayer dear family. The urgency of repentance, and believing the Gospel is very clear indeed, and looking at the world today, we can see it caving in upon itself, therefor run to Christ, our shelter, our fortress!

This weeks sermon is very well put, and Pastor Scott humbly and honorably presents the Gospel of Christ as it ought to be, with the importance and urgency that we need to follow Christ...truly follow. As we looked into John 1:43-51 , there is often a few questions we have which are: "What does it mean to truly follow Christ? What does it look like? Am I really following Him? Am I staying in step with the King of Kings, forsaking all else to live as He calls me to? Brothers and sisters, we urge you to watch this weeks sermon and ask yourself some of these questions. Remember too that none of us are alone in our walk of faith, the Lord doesn't call us to go about Christian living in solitude, but together, in fellowship! That there is fantastic news, and even greater still, we have fellowship with the God of all creation in a way that the world does not, for it does not know Him.

Today is the day, and now is the hour to turn away from our ways, and take up our cross, prepare to die to sin that we may live unto Christ! Believe the Gospel, share the Gospel...and if you are wavering, or unsure, never be afraid to ask for help. Don't believe that saying "God only helps those who help themselves", instead know the truth that we are unable to help ourselves, therefor God helps us because we can't help ourselves. Fall on your knees today and call out to God, He hears those that are His own. You can always contact us through our website , or in person and we will do all that the Lord has equipped us to do, to help you know the Lord.

With that said beloved, we hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship and a meal. And hope to see you any other times as well...because...well...we are family after all!

May the Lord grant us all repentance, daily.

FRF Team

Marks of Discipleship

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:08:22 GMT

Let us introduce you to Jesus, the Messiah!

Welcome once again beloved family of God!

We want to just take a moment and thank the Lord Jesus Christ, for finding us while we were lost in our sin. Thank God for His disciples, that obeyed in Him going forth into all the world and making disciples, preaching the Gospel, that through the ages many have come to know Christ and His Salvation. Because of the obedience of the first disciples, who later became Apostles, we can share all that has been given to us with you. God is good dear friends, He desires that all would repent of their sin, and turn away from it, and turn to Him for Salvation and forgiveness of sins through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. There is only one way to the Father, and that is through the Son, Christ Jesus, the Lord!

It is good to be here today to share the good news of Salvation, to know that God is willing to forgive us for all the heinous things that we have done in sinning against Him, when we come to Him in Faith, in Christ alone. Before we can get to that point though, we first need to do what the Lord has spoken, we need to do as the disciples did...go and bring others to Jesus. It is one of the things in our Christian walk, that we probably overlook most often, sharing the Gospel with others, bringing them (As Andrew did with Peter) to Jesus. How can someone hear the good news unless someone goes to preach it? Let's not overlook this anymore brothers and sisters, hell is a very real place and we should all desire earnestly and obey the Lord in presenting the Gospel that sinners may not perish! As I write this, I am just as guilty as any other, in simply letting "someone else do it, it's not my calling", except that it truly is the call to all Christians. Fortunately for us, we serve a great and merciful God who is willing to forgive and equip us with everything we need, by His divine power, to live a godly life and preach the Gospel to others.

With all that said, we truly encourage you to watch the sermon from this last Saturday, as Pastor Scott continued in his series in John 1. The verses for the evening were John 1:35-42 , and the focus was on the marks of a true disciple, bringing others to Christ. It was one of the first things they did actually, even though they had yet to fully understand the gravity of it all! Pastor Scott helps us to examine ourselves in the faith, and redirects us right to the Cross, so that we too can get back on the path of bringing others to Christ. Are you ready to come along? Are you ready to meet the living Christ, resurrected from the dead, our Creator, God Himself?! We are here to help in every way the Lord provides for us to do, and we earnestly seek to see you serving the Lord not only here on earth, but in Glory also.

Don't forget to visit us here on the website , to see our various services , contacts and even volunteering opportunities. It's never to late, while we walk on this earth, to start now in surrendering our lives to Jesus, obeying Him, that we may know the true joy of life. We hope to see you Saturday's at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal...and come along, tell us how Jesus changed your life!

May the Lord bless your walk by faith beloved,

FRF Team

Prepare the Way of the Lord!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:17:12 GMT

John the Baptist

Welcome back beloved family of God!

What a friend, what a savior, what a God we have in Jesus! Every day that we wake up into, is a day His mercies are new, let us take a moment today and all throughout the day to give thanks to the Lord for establishing His plans before the foundation of the world that we may be witnesses to His Glory...amen!

Friends, we are back yet again with another wonderful sermon from last Saturday, where Pastor Scott continues in the new series with John 1. The verses that we studied thru for the evening were John 1:-19-24 , specifically focusing on John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for the Lord. Pastor Scott delves deep into the parallels of John the Baptist and Elijah, not the same person, but of the same Spirit. Brothers and sisters, this sermon is fantastic as it shines such light on the Lord and the preparation He made from before the foundation of the world, delivered through the prophet Isaiah and then through John the Baptist. It really should make us all the more love the Lord our God at just how much He does for us, and the depths of His Salvation in Christ Jesus.

With that said, this week's entry will be short because we really encourage you to watch as well as visit us in person for worship, fellowship and a meal (Saturdays at 7pm). We truly are thankful that we can share every bit of the Gospel with you all, and you with us. Let us continue to build each other up in our most Holy faith, spurring one another on to good deeds...all the while glorifying the name of the Lord at every step. The most important thing we can do today, is surrender to Jesus Christ, our Lord, and share the Gospel with all. The only way to know God is through is His Son, and He has given us His Spirit and His written Word, let's all together be as the Bereans, and study the scriptures daily. Judgement is coming as promised, but God has provided the way of Salvation from it, and that is in Christ alone, by faith alone, by His Grace alone.

Until next we meet dear brothers and sisters, visit us here on the website, and contact us for any and all things that we can help with to help you in your Christian walk .

He Tabernacled Among Us

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:35:24 GMT

To those who received Him...

To them He gave the right to become children of God!

Welcome back brothers and sisters, beloved of God!

We are once again back and ready to worship and share the Gospel with you all. This week we will have a short posting, only for the purposes of "You must come and see!"(This week's video of course). Let us first say, we surely do appreciate and are thankful for each of you who come every week and all throughout it as well. With the weather the way it has been, and the roads in the condition they have been, surely it has been a struggle to drive them. We also appreciate everyone who volunteers their time and effort, as well as the goods to cook and bring a dinner for all to share in after service each week. It has been such a joy to share all of this with everyone. The Lord is good, He most certainly blesses us all beyond our deserving. So today, let's be reminded as Psalm 118:24 says, "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it".

This week's video is a continuation in the new series Pastor Scott has started, going between the parallels of John and Genesis, this week we pick up after verse 6 in John 1, John 1:7-14 is where we are for this sermon. It is a beautiful piece of the good news, that is the Gospel, that reminds us that Jesus came down from Heaven and took upon flesh like mankind and tabernacled among us. A promise of promises, and God always keeps His promises...Amen! So brothers and sisters, we encourage you to take some time today to watch this week's sermon and we truly hope that the Lord blesses you with understanding of His Word. The only way to know God, is to know His Son, so "Come and see!"

We also want to encourage you to visit us here on the website, to see our various services and ministry opportunities available, then contact us and let's do the work of the Lord together. Let's conquer sin in our lives by surrendering them to Jesus, only fully surrendering our will to His, can we begin the first step of living in repentance.

Until we next meet, go forth and share the Gospel with all! Salvation is in Christ alone, by faith alone dear friends. Blessed be the name of the Lord!

FRF Team

In the Beginning...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:58:32 GMT

Was the Word, and the Word was...

Welcome back beloved family of God!

Another week has come and go, and that just means we are yet closer to the day of the resurrection! May the Lord not tarry, and come again soon... Until He does though, we are called preach the Gospel in season and out, we should be doing what the Lord of the House commands of us while we wait for Him to return..amen!

With that preface, part of what we do is work with all of you, we are together in our serving of the Lord Jesus Christ and it is a great blessing and honor to do so. We very much enjoy sharing testimonies, meals, worship and of course...the Gospel! This week we start into a new series, as we finished up in Philippians we began...well in the beginning! Pastor Scott started a new series that parallels both John 1:1-5 and Genesis 1 together, and it is fantastic. When we take time to look intently upon the Word, we can see our creator Jesus Christ, in the beginning as He made all things. There is so very much to dive into and we greatly encourage that you watch this week's video and really focus upon the Lord. He is glorious!

We also want to take a few moments to thank the Euthus House and the brother Mike, as they spent 6 weeks together building models cars. The ministry was about building relationships together as the course of the 6 weeks went on, and was a very good picture of how we spend time with the Lord and grow our relationship with Him. Please take a look at the picture , for the winner of the model car contest as well as how you might be able to look into a ministry of your own with others. Of course, the Gospel is first and foremost in all that we do, and we want to thank the Lord for the great work He did in the Euthus House and our beloved brother Mike.

We also encourage you to visit us right here for all means of services , contact and sermons to build each other up in our most Holy faith. Until we meet next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal, we bid you Godspeed to do the will of the Lord!

FRF Team

God's Gracious Provision

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:50:26 GMT

My God will supply all your needs...

Brothers....Sisters....Welcome Back!

What a joy it is to know that you are here, at this moment sharing with us all that the Lord has given us. Being in this ministry has most certainly shown that God is true to His Word, forever faithful...as He has always supplied all of our needs according to His riches in glory! This week around, Pastor Scott faithfully brought to us through to the end of this sermon series in Philippians , our verses for the night were 4:10-23 . The provision of God in Christ for all of us, is so very clear to see. Even the Apostle Paul, who was chained to Caesar's praetorian guard for 2 years, continually encouraged us in his circumstance. And as Pastor pointed out this weekend, those guards were definitely blessed to be chained to Paul, for they got to hear the Gospel so deeply...and often! The Word shows us that Caesar's household sends their greetings...imagine that, the Gospel flourishing right in the middle of Caesar's own house!

We will keep it short this week, so that we can encourage you to watch the video. It is highly encouraged, the Gospel shows us life, always points us right to Jesus. And brothers and sisters....remember, no matter our circumstance, when we keep our eyes upon the Lord, our circumstances will never hinder us. They will rather be something useful to the Lord, to further the Gospel into all areas of our lives and the lives of others, ultimately bringing Him all the Glory!

Don't forget to look around in our site, we have various services , ways of contact and weekly sermons uploaded. We look forward to seeing you each week, Saturday night at 7pm for worship, fellowship and of course...a meal! Wherever you go, be sure the Gospel guides your feet, your thoughts, your heart...and you will speak it faithfully and true. Glory be to our Father in Heaven, in Christ Jesus our Lord. May the Holy Spirit guide you always, and until we meet again...let's go serve our great God!

FRF Team

The Sin of Partiality

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:56:34 GMT

Our biases too often make our decisions...

Welcome back once again beloved family of God!

Let's take just a moment and give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. God is faithful to His word, and we should be giving Him praise continually that He judges not by outward appearances. Jesus looks intently at our heart, for He alone knows them. Who better to give our heart to and trust with it, than the very one who created it, washed it cleaned after we turned it to blackened stone, and gave it back as one of flesh? Yes let us give Him immense praise for such a wondrous work!

We are sure glad to share each weekend with you, to worship, pray, sing and study the Word of God together. Sharing the Gospel with another is as important as sharing it with everyone else. This past weekend we were honored to have our associate Pastor Bob come and share with us his continuing series within the book of James. Starting in James 2:1-13 , Pastor gives us a clear look at the sin of partiality...our biases. How often we take and make our decisions about a person, thing, or event based solely on what we see on the outside? The Lord gave us clear direction on this all the way back in 1st Samuel 16:7 , as He instructed Samuel to annoint David as King. However today we all together still struggle with this judging outwardly, and it always gets us right smack into sin. Fortunately for us we have a great and merciful God who forgives us our sins, when we repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is because of the Holy Spirit we can be guided into making far better judgements, by the Word and not by outward appearances. Pastor Bob takes us deep into scripture on this, and we highly encourage you to watch this weeks video and share it with others.

We also encourage you to visit us right here on our website and see our various services in all things Gospel related, including ways to contact us or meet with us. We welcome everyone to come and hear the Gospel, be changed not by your deeds but by the Spirit of the True and Living God in Jesus Christ! Every Saturday we meet at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal and we hope to see you there at the next. Until then, brothers and sisters, share the Gospel to all. We don't know who will be saved, only the Lord does, but we have a great call for all believers, to share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ! We love and care for you!

FRF Team

Thinking On These Things...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:54:07 GMT

Truth, Honor, Good and Commendable Things...

Welcome back beloved of God!

As we begin this short month of February, it's a reminder that our lives are but a mist...here for a time, then no more. Those in the Lord however, will live forevermore! Our time here on this earth is still of great importance though, as we are called to deliver a message of life, hope and forgiveness from the greatest love! God is good, and every week He brings us together in a whole manner of ways to build us up in our most holy faith. When we gather for the message of the Gospel, share that message, share a meal in fellowship and testify of His grace and mercy, by the way of His Son....these are the very building blocks of living for Christ. The Spirit of God will always point us to Christ...always! That is an amount of love like no other! Fortunately for us, God is Sovereign and no matter is too trivial or hard a thing for Him to do, praise be.

This past weekend, our beloved Pastor Scott continued into Philippians, guiding us truthfully and honorably into the meaning of what the Lord inspired through the Apostle Paul. The very things we see in Philippians 4:1-9 , is a call to what was just written in the previous chapter, and also as a "come and follow me" call that the Lord gave to His disciples. We are called to meditate upon the Word, when we rise or lay down, when we come and go, in all that we do. To think on these things is no new commandment, but one that has been said since the beginning. We also would do well to remember, that we are never called to Christian life as a "lone wolf", no we are to gather together with the sheep, as the Good Shepherd leads us unto green pastures and still waters. We are here for one another, let us continue in these things dear brothers and sisters. Surrendering your life to Christ is the only way to live life. A closer walk with God, is only a step away.

Don't forget to visit us here on our website, where you can see the various services that are available as well as...come on down and worship with us! We have the best message...the Gospel! Share a meal with us each week on Saturdays, starting at 7pm. Don't forget that the Lord Jesus Christ, came for all us sinners, before Him we were broken....in Him, we are restored unto God.

Until next we meet, we encourage you to watch last week's video right here, or click the link inside the video and it will take you right to our YouTube channel where you can subscribe to see each time we upload a new video.

May the Lord bless you, with the message of the Gospel, to all in need of hearing,

FRF Team

Forgetting What Lies Behind...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:19:09 GMT

We strain together, towards the hope that is ahead!

Welcome back beloved family!

First we just want to say that as another week has passed, we give thanks to God our Father for adopting us into His family thru the person and work of Christ Jesus, and the power of His blood! Let us take a moment now, wherever you are, and tell God thank you and let Him know that you love Him. He truly is wonderful and the grace He lavishes upon us, is a magnanimous gift we surely do not deserve.

January dear friends...is over! We still have several months to go before the snow, cold and windy days are gone and spring opens up to reveal the life waiting to happen. However, couldn't that be a way to look at our lives? What lies behind are the cold, windy and ice ridden lives we lived in sin, but we are now in the spring of our lives as born again Christians, waiting for the Lord to return and bring about that time where every tear is wiped away, all pain and sorrow is extinguished and death itself....is swallowed up! With that in view, we encourage you to watch this weeks sermon, and Pastor Scott brought a powerful message in Philippians 3:12-21 .

The sermon is very much a reminder that we need to forget the things that are behind us, and look forward to what is to come. This dear friends can only be done in Christ, as He is our very hope, our salvation, our propitiation....He's our all in all! As Pastor Scott said, every one of us likes to think that if we had the past to do over again, we would change a great deal....yet likely we'd end up in the same situation all over again. Our past is done and cannot be changed, but what can be changed is our future...by how we live right now. Some may have heard the old saying that being saved is like being in the middle of the ocean and drowning, and God throws you a life preserver....not so at all. Scripture tells us that we were dead in our trespasses, and brothers and sisters...dead men don't reach. We have a true and living hope, that rescued us from a past of death, so that we may walk in step with the Spirit, who is life Himself! So we encourage you, surrender your lives to Jesus at every turn, and work out your salvation with fear and trembling every day we have on this earth, for what lies ahead.....is beyond marvelous. There is no better gift, than God Himself, and He has done it all for us.

Don't forget to visit us in person , on our website here or contact us by phone . Whether you need a ride to service, are looking at how you can mature in the Spirit, we are here. It is our call, our duty to preach Christ and Him crucified and it's a message of everlasting hope.

Until next we meet, we pray the blessing of repentance for all,

FRF Team

Good Trees, Good Fruit!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:04:20 GMT

From which tree does our work come?

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

It is a mighty fine day to sit a moment to offer praise and thanksgiving to the Lord isn't it? When we really take a moment to count our blessings, you will find that not one of us can count that high. Just sharing a time of worship with each of you, is a great deal of blessed time that He gives us, then forgiveness of our sins by the work He alone has done, nothing compares!

With that in mind, this last Saturday was one for prayer also, as many brothers and sisters were out sick...including our beloved Pastor Scott! But glory to God, our master healer, He knows every need and fills each one...let us continue to pray for the recovery of our congregation that we may meet together and worship all the more. We are very thankful that our faithful brother and associate Pastor Jaime stepped into the pulpit on Saturday and brought with him a message of fruitful examination, from Luke 6:43-45 , our brother recounts what it looks like that our lives would reflect a good tree versus a bad tree, as spoken by the Lord Himself in the beatitudes. Often we may get caught up into looking at this and catch ourselves falling into the works trap..."did I do good here" or "Was this a good work, and how did I do?". Thankfully, we remember, that only God is good, and those who are in Christ will do the works of Him who called them....amen? We do good works not for righteousness, but because of righteousness and that even of Christ's alone. We were saved for good works! There is so much more in this sermon and we really encourage you to take some time to watch it this week, and if you were out last Saturday it gives you a way to reconnect!

We are very thankful for each and every one of you, and look forward to worship, fellowship and a meal each Saturday at 7pm. Visit us right here on our website, as we have many services available to those looking to deepen their relationship with the Lord and join us in person too, click here for directions! The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, and without the Gospel, we will wander aimlessly unto the darkest of pits in this life and the next. Never be ashamed of sharing the Gospel at any chance you get, we may not know who will and will not be saved, only God does, but that doesn't change the call He has given to each and every believer....Go therefor and make disciples of all nations! Until we meet again dear friends, remember that the Lord is with you, even to the very of this age.

Blessings to you,

FRF Team

Count it all as loss...to gain it all

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:32:40 GMT

To gain everything, we must lose it all...

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters!

What a joyous return to our worship services and meal gatherings...amen! It's such a beautiful thing to see the great work that the Lord Jesus Christ is doing in each other's lives, and not only to witness it....but be apart of it all too! We want to thank everyone for coming, it was a heavily snowy night and we thank the Lord for the travelling mercies he bestowed upon us all last Saturday. Before we get into it, let us all take a moment to give thanks to the Lord for all we have, who He is, and what He has done.

Well beloved, there is no way around saying this thing that may sound strange, but truly to gain everything....we must first count everything as loss. Fortunately we have the Apostle Paul this week reminding us of what that really looks like, as Pastor Scott continued in the Philippian study . Our latest scripture was from 3:1-11 , and covered very well this idea that...we often count our own personal things, achievements, masteries, wisdom as the end all-be all-greatest thing. However, as real wisdom has shown us, the knowledge of man is foolish indeed, but the fear of the Lord....that is the beginning of wisdom! Giving up everything that we counted as great and wonderful, for Christ....that is the true measure of gaining everything. He is the object of our hope, love, faith, worship, praise...and more! We encourage you to watch our video this week and share it as our Pastor faithfully shares the Word, and hope the Lord continues molding each heart that hears according to His will.

We also hope that you can make it each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal. We also have many services available, which can be seen right here . Don't forget to contact us anytime! Our goal is simply to preach the Gospel, and be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ. Without further ado, here is this week's video!

Until the next we meet, let us serve faithfully and true!

FRF Team

Colossians 2 - Heresy Today

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:53:49 GMT

The Heresy Plague of Colossae

Greetings friends!

Today we have for you a well written paper by our very own Pastor Bob , and it will be available for download for all to read and study for themselves. Pastor Bob touches on some very serious issues that not only plagued the church in Colossae in biblical times, but that is still alive and kickin' in today's church circles. Just as the Apostle Paul had to reach out to the brethren in the Colossian church to warn them of the "About" area or "Contact" area for any questions you may have. Until the next we meet, let us serve truly!

FRF Team

Welcome Back, The New Year Has Begun!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:25:38 GMT

Time has never been better to preach the Gospel!

Welcome back beloved!

Here we all stand by the Grace of God, ready to venture into another year upon this earth...and ripe the time is...to preach the Gospel. We want to thank everyone who made the last year such a joy to serve together, and look forward to even more this year. Our first night back after the two week hiatus, the Lord certainly filled the sanctuary...always a joy to see! Thank you to all who were able to make it, and we hope to see everyone next week as well.

We are looking forward to the many great things God is doing within Faith Recovery Fellowship this year, and would love to share every moment of it with you. Let us remember the Psalmist writing in Psalm 118:24 - Today is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

This past weekend, our beloved Pastor continued in his series in Philippians , our scripture for the night was in chapter 2, verses 19-30. Here we can see Paul show us this great picture of what faithful serving looks like within the church as we do all we can to share each others burdens, lay down our lives in order to take up Christ, and to have that certainty that God is always working.

We hope you can take some time today to come along on the journey of Timothy and Epaphroditus, and what it meant to be a faithful servant of the Lord our God. Every Saturday we meet at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal...where there is always a plate, always a heart to care, and always the love of Christ to give. Don't let another minute go by this year without hearing the Gospel and obeying our Father in Heaven's will...it's too costly of a thing to put off. There are many faithful brothers and sisters here, and we would all help you in your walk with Christ...just come and see!

Until we meet again, don't forget to visit us right here on our website , contact us with any questions, and share the video with others!

Blessings to you this year, as you walk in the Spirit, in Christ,

FRF Team

Christmas and Lights in the World

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:29:41 GMT

Merry Christmas! Let us WORSHIP the LORD!

Welcome back beloved of God!

It is a precious time of year that we gather, when we celebrate the fact that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ came down to earth to be born in the most humble of beginnings. The true light of heaven came to give light to a very dark world, and in all He did, from being born as one of us (human), living the perfect life we failed to do, willingly laying His life down for us, taking the weight and wrath due our sin upon Himself, being laid in the grave and rising from the grave three days later just as promised, and is now reigning upon His throne forevermore.....that should give cause for great celebration amen!

We want to thank God for all He has done, who He is and why He has done all of this, and we want to share it all with you. Every week, whether it be Saturday evenings, or Tuesday mornings, or any other gathering time for that matter, we are able to come together by the grace and love of God. We also get to see Him move in each of your lives as well, and it really is a blessed thing to be witness to.

This past Saturday (the last one until January 8th), we gathered to celebrate, worship, fellowship and have a meal together...thank you all for coming to spend it with us. We were honored to have a dear brother and his lovely wife (Eddie and Terri) share his time honored Christmas dinner tradition (Filipino Christmas Dinner) as handed down by his mother...and goodness gracious it was absolutely wonderful. The time and effort, love and care that was put into the week long preparation that we all enjoyed in just a couple hours, was a gift to remember. Thank you brother and sister for sharing such a heartfelt meal with all of us!

Pastor Scott continued in his sermon in Philippians , the verses being chapter 2:12-18 , was the perfect focus for the time of year as well..."Lights in the world". The Apostle writes and clearly shows us a beautiful picture of what it looks like to serve the Lord whether we are in front of one another, or there is nobody else in our presence. There is also a very pointed picture of everyday life we take for granted pointed out...we argue and grumble about that which we shouldn't. The Lord provides us with all that we need, and it's humbling to remember that we often grumble about things we ought not right? The world we live in is a rather perverse and crooked place to live and without our eyes focused upon Christ, we fall prey to every trap and pitfall it has to offer. Brothers and sisters, an urgent call is placed upon us all to listen to the Lord, walk in the light, for we live in a world of darkness that is beyond our imagining....but God can and does save the worst sinners of us all. Let us live our lives as a living sacrifice to the Lord our God, amen?

As we finish up our writing today, we hope you take some time to watch the video we have from last weekend and share it with everyone! We will not meet again here on Saturday until January 8th, at 7pm. Until then, please contact us right here on the website and spend time with your family, friends and always God this Christmas. We love you all and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at Faith Recovery Fellowship!

FRF Team

Christ's Humility Pt. 2

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:58:21 GMT

Let's focus more on Christ's humility, in part two!

Welcome back brothers and sisters in Christ!

The Gospel is good news friends, such good news that the Lord has given us a great duty to share it with all peoples. We hope you take some time today and watch along with us, and share it with others yourself. As Christmas time approaches, let us take a moment and remember why we celebrate this time, and whom the object of our worship is....amen!

This week, Pastor Scott continues in Philippians, our verses for the night were chapter 2:5-11 . Our Pastor really hones in on the person of Christ Jesus, and how He humbled Himself, even to death upon a Cross. As He emptied Himself, remember that He never stopped being God for a single moment, and went about the Father's will always. It is a fantastic lesson in humility, and puts this beautiful image of the Lord as a humble servant.

Don't forget that we are not meeting on the 25th (Christmas falls on a Saturday), nor on the 1st of the year (also on a Saturday), we encourage you to share the time with family and the Lord right wherever you are.

Also...remember to visit us in person or online right here on our website and contact us any time (We have many services available for help, serving and more), if we are able, then we shall do, all in the name of the Lord..be that He is willing. We hope to see you this coming Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

Blessings to you family!

FRF Team

Christian Unity & Christ's Humility

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:01:44 GMT

A high call of living, the strongest bond, and glorifying to our Lord

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters in Christ!

First we want to thank the God in Christ Jesus our Lord for each and every one of you, the bond that we have in Christ with each of you grows daily...that alone is a blessed gift from our Creator. As we sit down to worship, fellowship and share a meal each week, it's not hard to see how Jesus holds us all together, orchestrates every meeting, blesses us in every way...yet still we sit amazed and in awe of everything that He does. This week is no different of course, we sat down this last Saturday to share in the Lord's supper, something He commanded we do in remembrance of Him. He willingly laid down His life, and shed His own blood to provide forgiveness of sins....a price paid so high that nothing in all of creation could even think of buying us back! Let's be unified in spirit, working together in that one goal...the Gospel mission, amen?

Our beloved Pastor Scott this week continued in his series in Philippians (2:1-4), where the focus is on Christian Unity, and the Humility of Christ. The picture we can see so clearly when we peer deeply into the Word, is how Christ humbled himself even unto death on a cross, so that we can be rescued and placed into the body of Christ. Our video this week speaks volumes, and we implore you to take the time to listen to the Word of God (and obey God), as it is more important than anything else in life we could ever do. The link is above that you can read the scripture for yourself, but let's post it here as well, as it is beautiful and is so important.

2 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. 3 Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

This scripture above, looking closely, surely you can see the fruit of the Spirit at work....what a beautiful way to glorify Christ, to live like this...let us all encourage one another in this manner dear friends. This is by no means a burdensome command, amen?

Don't forget to contact us right here on our website , or in person for the many services and serving opportunities we have available. There is also no service on Christmas day or New Year's day this year, we are all encouraged to spend it with our families and the Lord. We hope to see you each Saturday (minus the two holidays) each week at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal! Until we meet again, here is the weeks video.

Merry Christmas beloved brothers and sisters!

FRF Team

Worthy of the Gospel

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:21:17 GMT

To live is Christ, to die is gain

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

We first want to thank you God for bringing us all together, the Gospel transcends everything that mankind does to create various groups, or cliques of peoples...a precious gift indeed! The Lord has given us the Gospel, and never has there been more "Good News" than this, that Jesus Christ died for the forgiveness of sins, for those who have faith and believe in Him, and that Jesus Christ rose from the grave as promised, that we too will live forevermore! Today is the day, and now is the acceptable hour to repent and believe, and to share the Gospel that one might be saved.

We encourage you today to take some time to watch last Saturday's worship gathering, Pastor Scott continues in his series in Philippians. The scripture for the evening is Philippians 1:20-30 . Pastor Scott diligently studies the Word to bring a message each week that is so vital to our spiritual living, when you see him, let's let him know how much we appreciate all that he does for us here at FRF and for the Gospel, amen?

The key from the latest sermon that we need to look into, is this...are we living in a manner worthy of the Gospel calling? That is a hard question to ask of ourselves sometimes, but one that is very important. The bible teaches that believers are like letters that others can see, and will end up judging God based upon how we ourselves live. So dear friends, let us encourage one another to the Gospel, building each other up in our most holy faith, and above all seek to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives.

Please visit us in person , or right here on our website , you can contact us through various means or see the service s we have available. Don't forget to be here each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal! All are welcome, feed your spirit with the bread of life!

Without further ado, here is this weeks' video, and until we meet next, live unto Christ!

The Apostle, Joy, and The Gospel

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:46:29 GMT

God's Plan, in all circumstances, helps us find joy!

Welcome back dear family!

This Saturday was a cooooooold one, so for everyone who was able to make it, we thank you and we thank God for bring you in safely. Sometimes it's hard to find joy in those circumstances, or any circumstance that may bring discomfort right? Tonight we delve into what the Apostle Paul had to say on this particular subject, especially as he shows us how he found Joy in his circumstances, no matter what they were....for they furthered the Gospel of Christ everywhere he went. Take a moment to think about what Paul went through, for Christ our Lord, certainly his experience in the matter warrants our attention, amen?

Our beloved Pastor Scott, takes us right into Philippians 1:12 tonight, and it's worth every moment. Far too easy it for us sinners to get hyperfocused on ourselves, and our distress, that we fail to see the great work God is doing within it! Remember for a moment Joseph being sold by his brothers, they meant it for evil...yet God meant it for Good. So please join us tonight and we hope that this message can help with redirecting the thoughts we all may have about what we go through, right unto how what we go through could be used to spread the Gospel and magnify Christ Jesus!

Brothers and sisters, we also encourage you to join us each week for fellowship, worship and a meal...every Saturday at 7pm! It brings great joy to our heart to see everyone each week, and all throughout the week. We offer a great deal of services to everyone in need, and ask that you visit us right here on the website , or in person , contacting us at any time.

To borrow a well put saying from our brother in Christ over at Wretched Radio (Todd Friel) "Until tomorrow, go serve our King!"

May the Lord bless you and keep you in His Word daily,

FRF Team

Growth in Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:06:47 GMT

The Fruit of Righteousness, may it abound in you.

Greetings Family in Christ!

What a blessed day and opportunity to once again share our weekly videos with you. We just want to thank the Lord for every person that comes, for every person who is made in His image, and shout praise to the highest heavens for every soul He saves! As we gathered together this week, Pastor Scott continued in Philippians (Our scripture this week is Phil 1:9-11 ), this time touching upon growing in Christ. What does it mean? What does it look like? How can we produce the fruit of Righteousness in our lives? Rather than take our word for it though, we encourage you to search out the scriptures to see if everyone that is said is true, and by what God says. With that being said, we hope you take some time now to do just that, and share this video with others. The more people who hear the truth of the Gospel , the more the will of God is done, and souls shall be saved!

We also want to thank everyone who puts in such hard work with preparing a meal for everyone every Saturday, knowing it is open for all to come and attend, they make sure there is always enough. God surely works wonderfully through our volunteers. The winter season is also here, and goodness it is cold already, as this is being written the temperature has touched the -11 degree F mark. If you are in need of help this season, please by all means contact us, through phone , website , or in person . Never forget either, that there is nothing colder, nor hotter as the vast outer darkness that is outside the love of God. Make sure your soul is clothed, and by that, in Christ alone, through faith alone....

Until next we meet,

See you Saturdays at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal!

FRF Team

Thanksgiving and Prayer

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:36:27 GMT

Let's remember our brothers and sisters as we serve the Lord.

Welcome back beloved family of God!

As we begin the first week of November, we remember that we have the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up...our gathering tonight, we learned in the scriptures about a different thanksgiving and prayer. The Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:3-5, gives us a deep look at how we should model the way we give thanksgiving and prayer for our family in Christ as we seek to share the Gospel. Our wonderful Pastor Scott takes us deep into the Word, as we find the character that is shown in Paul, and why he lives in such manner. We also are reminded that, when we serve the Lord, sharing our faith, sharing the Gospel...we are never alone in doing so. We have a multitude of faithful brothers and sisters throughout this world that share in all these things right along with us. So we encourage you tonight to join us and watch this weeks video, remembering to give thanks to the Lord for everything.

We also had the wonderful opportunity to share in the Lord's Supper on Saturday night, something we are to do often, and do so in remembrance of the Lord. We have been given a new covenant in Christ, that He Himself established...a mighty blessing indeed! Our church celebrates with open communion, that all believers are able to join with us and partake. Remember to examine yourself in the faith, so one doesn't end up sinning against the Lord.

Every week as we meet together, and all throughout the week when we meet, one thing is for sure, God surely is to be praised that He would bring us together in His Word, by His Spirit, in His Son. We are truly rich in Christ. We are always available for anyone that would like to know more about the Lord, and we have many services available to help in your walk of faith. The Gospel is something that everyone needs, yet many still don't realize how much. Let's serve the Lord together, and until next we meet at 7pm Saturday...go forth and share your faith and the Gospel!

FRF Team

Living The Gospel

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:12:16 GMT

What does religion look like in God's eyes?

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters!

As another week comes and goes, it is a moment we cherish. The Lord our God, through Jesus Christ, has brought us all together in Him, by His Spirit and it is always something to treasure. We thank you for taking part with us, in this journey of faith, the faith that has been once for all time, given by the saints.

This posting is just but a short one this week, but a highly encouraging video we have for you. Pastor Bob stepped in this week, as Pastor Scott was feeling ill, let us pray together for his swift recovery in Jesus name. Pastor Bob continues in his previous series in the book of James (James 1:19-27), and he faithfully takes us through the life we ought to live by the gospel. What kind of religion do we have? The Lord gives perfect clarity on what ours looks like, and what His is. Needless to say, what the Lord says, is pure and good. Thankfully we have Pastor Bob to shepherd us in the scriptures, and how that looks like our lives today. He also gives great testimony through personal experience of how this looks, by the work God has done in His life. So please join us today, and watch the latest video from our Saturday gathering, and we look forward to seeing you in person, share the video, and most importantly, share the gospel!

A reminder also, is that the season is upon us for flu and other cold symptoms, so keep an eye out for the signs and be prepared. We are here to serve in any way the Lord provides for us, and praying for our brothers and sisters for healing in sickness is certainly one of them! As always, take a visit throughout our website and see the many services and opportunities that are available and don't hesitate to contact us about any number of them. We hope to see you each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal. The most important thing we can do in life is to glorify Christ Jesus our Lord, and the way we do that is by obeying Him....so spread the good Word, share your faith, and always ask for help! We love you and care for you dear friends!

Until next time,

FRF Team

In Philippians We Begin!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:25:03 GMT

So begins the greeting, one filled with Christ...

Welcome back beloved!

We are back once again, and are we ever thankful for each of you. Each time we gather, we thank God through in Christ Jesus to have brothers and sisters as all of you. The Lord has made a way for each of us, individually and corporately as the body whole, to gather together in worship of Him. As we do this, we remember to count our many blessings, Jesus being foremost, amen! Let us live in continual praise, prayer and to the Lord, as He brings us closer to Himself each day.

Beloved, as we finished last time in the letter to the Ephesians, we ready ourselves this week to begin in the letter to the Philippians. This letter is rich with knowledge, and rich in Christ. Just in Saturday's gathering alone, we spent our time on the first three verses, Phil 1:1-3. The greeting that the Apostle gives, as we peer closely, is rich in love, truth and Christ, always given in grace. Therefore right from the start, we are given firm footing in our Lord and who He is, to take everything step by step, walking by faith in Christ Jesus. Pastor Scott delivered the message this Saturday past, with the very qualities the Apostle did to the Philippians, showing us how even in greetings, all scripture is still relevant to the current age and how we can apply it in our lives. We encourage you to take some time today to watch Pastor Scott faithfully teach us from the Word of God, and how that can look in your life as you come to the knowledge of Him who called us. There is far more to be learned, and shared in worship that one can write in this quick video reminder, so please join us today!

We also want to remind you to visit us right here on our website , and contact us for anything that we might be able to help with in your walk of faith, in Christ. From bible studies, to bible college classes or even counseling, we have much to offer and would be honored to serve you today. We also have all of our previous videos and gatherings available for anyone to watch at any time, everyone is welcome! We love you, care for you, and want to share the Lord Jesus Christ with you always.

Until next we meet, keep your eyes upon Jesus and your path in the light,

FRF Team

Vine and Branches

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:35:46 GMT

He is the Vine and we are the branches....let there be seed and fruit!

Welcome back once again dear friends!

Another week has come and gone, and there has been so much love, truth and grace poured out upon us, and shared with one another! This week we were honored to have Pastor Corby come in as guest pastor to share with us out of John 15. Pastor Corby dove into some meaningful discussion on why Christ is the Vine, and what that means to us Christians being the branches. As he did so, he also shared with us some real life experiences of this in the missionary field, how it looked, how seeds were planted, and over time how the fruit developed. All the while this was done, we are called to remember that our Glorious God and Savior Jesus Christ is with us!

It is such a blessing to be able to share worship, fellowship and meals each week with each of you who come on Saturdays. We are also blessed in sharing the other gatherings we have, whether it be bible study, counseling, Christian leadership courses through Tumi or just meeting together and catching up on what the Lord is doing in our lives. God truly does have such a personal relationship with each one of us, and to see that at work is just amazing. We encourage you to continue in the Word daily, be fervent in prayer, and live each day in that wonderful gift of repentance the Lord has given us. We hope you take some time today to revisit, share and/or watch for the first time, the video of Pastor Corby from last Saturday. As always, we hope to see you at 7pm each Saturday and all the other times in between! Visit our website and contact us for any of the services that we offer, we hope to serve you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

May you be blessed, and celebrate the grace of our Lord Jesus,

FRF Team

Clothe Yourself In Armor

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:12:14 GMT

Put on the whole armor of God...

Welcome back beloved!

We are beyond blessed to have a Lord and God that loves us the way He alone does. We want to share that wonderful blessing with all of you, and as Peter once said "Gold and Silver have I none, but that which I do have, freely do I give to you...." The Gospel is greater than any gold or silver, far greater than any precious gem, and it has been given to us in great abundance by the grace and mercy of the Lord our God through His Son Jesus Christ, and we desire to share it with you.

Thank you for coming back week after week, and throughout the week in the various means we have all gathered in, in worship of Christ Jesus. This past Saturday we finished up in the letter to the Ephesians, Pastor Scott took us the the last verses of Chapter 6, verses 10-24. He went step by step, verse by verse explaining the context of what each meant, and how it all worked together as a whole. When we walk, are we clothed? Are we protected? If so, by what are we donned in? We humbly ask that you would take some time today and watch, or revisit even, today's video. We need to work together in the Body of Christ to build one another up, and make sure we aren't trying to live the Christian life all by our lonesome. We also need to make sure that we ourselves are properly attired in the whole armor of God. Are you today dressed in the Helmet of Salvation, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Belt of Truth, The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace, the Shield of Faith and the Sword of the Spirit?

These are all things that the Lord has given us, that we may walk in the light and do the will of God while we remain in this evil world. Surely we mustn't take lightly what this world is capable of, and we need to be protected by all means in Spiritual armor. We encourage you to also visit us right here on our website , contact us at any time, for we have much to offer to those in need. Don't forget to join us each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and of course....a meal! You can also bring a friend, or twelve!

God Bless dear brothers and sisters, and welcome new friends!

FRF Team

Husbands, Love your Wives.

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:00:19 GMT

Wives, respect your Husbands.

Welcome back dear brothers, and sisters!

We so grateful that each of you come back to worship the Lord with us, week after week. We are also so thankful to share in many of the other studies, meetings, and more with you that goes beyond our Saturday gatherings. Each time we remember you all, we thank God for what He is doing, what He has done, and continue to pray for what He is doing yet within our congregation. To serve the Lord, truly does bring peace, joy, love, faithfulness, gentleness, kindness, patience and self control! The bible declares this to be, as we live and walk in the Spirit, and the Lord always keep His Word!

We have been back in Ephesians as of the last couple of weeks, since Pastor Scott has recovered from feeling unwell (Praise God!), and Saturday we continued Ephesians 5, our verses being 21-33. Pastor Scott is faithful and honest in wanting to not only understand what the bible's message was to it's target audience when written, but in how we apply it in our lives today. Take that, coupled with faithfully delivering the Lord's message to His people and we have a Pastor we can trust to preach the bible as it ought to be. This last weekend was a good example at the great work the Lord does in His under-shepherds and His sheep. So often, especially in western culture, we have taken certain meanings and adapted them to our culture rather than us adapting to what the bible says. This is very much shown in the way we treat marriage and show our understanding in how the marital order of things are to be. Pastor Scott shows us in the latest video what it means for Husbands to love their wives, and for wives to respect their husbands. It is certainly not a case of a husband putting his wife under his thumb, but to love her sacrificially, that he would reflect the way Christ loves His church, while also showing what it means for wives to respect their husbands because they love her so deeply. Suffice to say, this passage gives us a good in depth look at how the relationship from church to Jesus ought to be, because of how deeply He loves His bride ( The Church).

We really encourage you to take some time out of your day to revisit last Saturday's message, to watch it for the first time, and to share it for the 20th time (sharing is caring, ha ha). We truly love you brothers and sisters, and we aim to serve you faithfully, as we serve the Lord faithfully. Don't forget that we do offer a great deal of services , which you can see right here on our site , as well as contact us in the same manner. We also hope to see you next Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a wonderful meal. The Almighty Lord Jesus, provides for everything we need...let us all together honor Him, by obeying Him. Love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, amen!

Blessings to you,

FRF Team

Walking in Love, Light and Wisdom

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:20:14 GMT

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children...

Welcome once again dear friends!

It is always good to see each one of you in person, and we are very thankful to God that we can share our worship time with you, a meal with you, and living the life of a child of God in Christ with you. We want to say thank you for coming each week, and look forward to seeing you next week, or you know....on a Tuesday even (hint... Men's Bible Study 8am ). Beyond that though, we do have so many things available to help those in need and we pray we can be of service to the Lord in doing so.

Good news! Pastor Scott is back and in the pulpit! We are so thankful to see the recovery that the Lord has given him, the type of cold/flu going around is pretty serious indeed, we've had a few people in the congregation going through it. The Lord God is good though, He is our healer, amen? On that note, as we gathered to worship, Pastor Scott jumped right back into Ephesians, our text for the night was chapter 5 verses 1-21. This starts out though, with a therefore; what's it there for? An age old question, or even a light hearted jest, but one that deserves our attention in the matter.

What is chapter 5 speaking of, when it comes to therefore? Being imitators of God, both before and after that statement, we are shown what it means to walk in love, light and the wisdom of God. Pastor Scott takes us right into a great sermon that drives home this important truth. Our video this week is ready and full of the Gospel, and we hope you take a few moments today to meditate on what the Lord has spoken in His written word. One thing is certain, knowing what God says good, but obeying Him is better. We truly love our family in Christ, and we aim to present the Gospel as Lord intended, we hope you also are being equipped to go and do the same.

With that said, please join us next week at 7pm Saturday, or Tuesday 8am Men's bible study, or contact us right here through our website . Freely as has been given to us, freely we aim to give. God Bless brothers and sisters!

FRF Team

Testing of your Faith

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:22:41 GMT

Trials, Temptations and Wisdom to know the difference, are you ready?

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, fellow servants of the Lord, Children of God....welcome back! It's good to know that you are here, at this moment, reading about this topic....it most certainly is important.

In this life that we live, we have what would seem a long and arduous journey, seems to be at least...more often than not. However, we need to keep in mind that in the "cosmic sense of things", it is just but a blip of a moment in the passing of time. How we live in that time however, makes for where we spend our eternal destination. The Apostle Paul also reminded us that compared to knowing Christ, to being with Him forever....all of our burdens are but a light affliction. When you think about it in that sense, in the point of view that the Lord is conveying to us, perfect sense it does make.

This last Saturday, was great! We had fellowship, wonderful worship and of course a meal that was delightfully tasty. We thank God every time we get to share these moments with each of you, and always pray for more. Pastor Bob continued from last week's sermon, in James 1:2-18 , and he laid out these steps we take when we walk in the Spirit, from trials, to temptations and seeking wisdom all in between. The video this week is much worth the watch, and we hope that you take time in your day to watch, revisit and share it with your friends, loved ones, and even enemies. The Word of God always goes out and accomplishes what it was set out to do, never returning void. We also encourage you to visit us in person, doesn't have to just be on Saturday! We will always welcome you with open arms. Take a look in our website here as well, as there is many services that we offer and there should be something for everyone. Tuesdays at 8am-930am we have our men's morning study, which is incredible as we study 1st John . Until we meet again, may the Lord bless you and keep you!

FRF Team

Faith...It Works!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:37:11 GMT

Is your faith alive? Or is your faith dead?

Welcome back beloved family. Welcome to first time visitors, return visitors and all manners in between! We sure are thankful to share every bit of the Gospel that the Lord God gives to us, amen?

We want to ask everyone to pray for our dear sister Glenda, who had an unfortunate health incident at church and an ambulance had to be called, she was up and talking with the paramedics as they took her to the hospital, but it is always a hard thing to see when a loved one is hurting. Join together with us in praying for a rapid recovery, and the strength to walk in the way of the Lord Jesus Christ for our sister.

This last Saturday, we were honored to have Pastor Bob come and preach out of the book of James, certainly not an easy thing to do by any means. However, when God is truly at work within you, you'll stand amazed at the message that the Lord brings each time, and every single time your depth of understanding is plumbed further and further! A monumental gift indeed....are you ready?

Pastor Bob continued on a previous sermon from where he preached upon the tongue, the mighty little muscle in our mouth that is a fiery hotbed disaster waiting to happen when unbridled. So it was from here that we jumped back into a very powerful message for the night (James 1:1-4;12) , one can only imagine how it turned the heads and lives upon those in the 1st century church! It is here that we are given the view of faith in right manner, but is so often misunderstood. Faith without works....is dead... What did James mean by that? Surely he wasn't advocating for works like the Judaizers did was he? Rest assured he wasn't, Pastor Bob does a great job at breaking down the meaning of faith, and the fact that a faith that is alive, works the works that God has planned out for us in advance. Remember, we were created for good works by God, which is fantastic news, for none of us can do any good work apart from Christ! We don't work for salvation, but because we are saved , we do good works.

Trust this writer when it is said that Pastor Bob does a far greater job at explanation, so it is encouraged greatly to watch last Saturday's video. We also encourage you to visit us in person, we enjoy worship, fellowship and meals with our brothers and sisters, and to do so in the presence of the Lord makes it all the more blessed. We also hope you take a look around our website and if there is anything that we can do to help you in your walk with Christ, please don't hesitate to ask. Our adversary the devil, likes to isolate believers, but Jesus brought us together, and we shall stay that way amen?

Until we meet again, may your faith be alive, as Christ Jesus is alive!

FRF Team

Tangled Strings

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:55:03 GMT

Don't get your strings tangled...

Welcome back friends!

We have another video for you coming up, last Saturday was beautiful, we were witness to lives joined, saved, hope outstretched, love lavished and so much more. Everything good such as these very things, the foundation is found only in Christ Jesus. We truly hope that, if this is your first time or 100th time hearing of the Lord, you will come to know Him and the love of God. Surrendering everything to Christ means exactly that, we surrender our lives to Him, and He gives us something far better than silver or gold, or the greatest of gems known to man... He gives forgiveness of sins, the Holy Spirit, Eternal life, truth, love, hope, and the list goes on and on. Surely just one of these is greater than every treasure on earth, or even the world itself.

Last Saturday we were honored that Pastor Corby would come in as a guest Pastor to deliver a sermon about the tangled mess our lives can be, and how we ought not to get our strings to tangled up. Simply by surrendering to Jesus, this is completely within our grasp. The video speaks for itself and we encourage you to watch along with your family, friends and even the cats and dogs of course! We also encourage you to do what the bible teaches, following what 1 John 4:1-3 says, " Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. ". When we listen to the Lord, we will find that we grow ever closer to Him, and fulfill the things not of the flesh but of the spirit. Our pastors right here will be the first to tell you that we all need to be like the bereans, check all things to the Word of God, to make sure it is of God and the strings of our life will be less and less tangled as we mature, amen?

We also were thankful to share in a beautiful moment with a fellow brother and sister in Christ, JD and Amy, their beginning endeavor in marital lifelong bliss as they got engaged on Saturday night! Proverbs 18:22 says, " He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the LORD . ". This is truly some wisdom to behold, marriage is a picture of Christ and His church, so we exhort brother JD to love his wife as Christ loves the church! Thank you for sharing your moment with us, and we hope to share many more with you over the years to come. May the Lord smile upon your upcoming matrimony and the both of you become one, reflecting the Lord and His bride!

We continue to pray for Pastor Scott as he is still under the weather, we pray for rapid recovery. We all miss his lightning quick wit, deeply loving heart and his care for his flock.

Without further ado, here is this weeks, video, make sure to share it with everyone you know! Please visit us in person or right here on our website as well, as we have so much that the Lord has afforded to us, that we would love to share and help you with. As Peter and John went to the gate called "Beautiful" in Acts chapter 3, they freely gave as they were given to by the Lord. Please don't hesitate to contact us for anything you need and we can help with!

James, Teachers and the Tongue

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:34:26 GMT

The rich teaching of James, in Christ

Welcome back brothers and sisters, and welcome new friends!

Just a quick word for this week on this update, we had some folks out sick this week unfortunately, but rest assured already getting better! Last Saturday we had the pleasure and honor to listen to Pastor Bob preach, as he filled in for Pastor Scott, who was out ill. I myself was out sick too, so today I'll let the video speak the volumes of righteous teaching that it does. Pastor Bob always comes with a great sermon set and ready for us, and this time around was no different as he delves into a very important topic of James chapter 3, verses 1 through 12. We are very thankful to have a faithful brother in Pastor Bob, and hope you are able to take some time today to watch the video from last Saturday's gathering.

We are so grateful to the Lord that each week He brings us all together that we may fellowship, worship and sit at His feet to learn of the deep things of God, and to share it with all of you makes it very special for sure. We pray for those who were out for a quick recovery for the bug going around, and give praise the our Lord Jesus Christ for the incredible way He created us to heal from sickness. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, this is the truth indeed! We hope to see everyone next week and on the mend, that we can share a meal, great fellowship and holy worship of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ. Without further ado, here is the video!

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

FRF Team.

At the Lord's Table...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:42:47 GMT

He willingly gave His body, shed His blood...

Greetings brothers and sisters!

Welcome once again to our weekly news update and review of the last week. As always, firstly we just want to praise the Lord, and thank Him that He would bring us together, establishing a new covenant with us, by His body, and His blood. We want to thank you as well for being so faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ, and sharing in worship of Him with us each week, we love you dearly.

The Lord's table, a humbling table indeed! We have been invited by God Himself to come and sit at His table, to break bread with Him. He has provided everything we need, including what we are clothed in. Please, come and sit at the Lord's table, clothed in His righteousness giving your heart unto Jesus. We had just a taste of this, this last Saturday and we shall do it in remembrance of the Lord each time we do.

Pastor Scott gave us meaning of why and how we have communion with the Lord, and preaching from Luke and 1st Corinthians, our souls were surely fed the bread of life. There is so much to unpack in the communion time, and we really encourage you to take some time to watch this weeks video as Pastor walks us through communion at the Lord's table. Every week, the Lord feeds our soul in every way imaginable, and beyond that, we invite you to come and hear the gospel, whether it's the first time or the 500th time, it is always refreshing, nurturing and a joy to partake of.

We also invite you to take a look here within our website and contact us for anything that we may be able to help you with, we have numerous services . Everyone is equally important to us, and we would like to show you that, by sharing Jesus Christ, and the good news that He brings. He brings forgiveness for every sin, faith to the lost, hope to the broken, love to the outcasts....and far more than we may think or imagine, come....join us in knowing the Lord our God, through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Blessings to you, and see you soon we hope!

FRF Team.

Doing What Is Right

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:39:25 GMT

Don't give the devil a foothold...

Welcome back brothers and sisters,

Our latest video, our beloved Pastor finishes up in chapter 4 of Ephesians. It has been a very enlightening journey through just this chapter alone, and the good news is, we have so much more we get to learn over the course of our lives. However, for now we finish up in this chapter, closing out on what true righteous indignation looks like, how we are unable to do it, yet Christ is thankfully. It doesn't end there though, as the Lord gives us the way to live, not letting the day end in anger, keep unwholesome speech from your lips, don't steal, build up our brethren with edifying words. We also put away all bitterness, refrain from quarrels, slander, wrath, but instead be kind, compassionate and forgiving, just as God forgave us in Christ. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but when we look closely the Lord is showing us how to shut the devil out, and not grieve God's heart by giving in to temptation and sin. He is showing us and molding us into the image of Christ! We also see all of this in Galatians as well, when Paul writes to the church regarding the fruit of the Spirit and the fruit of the flesh.

Pastor Scott also reminded us the foundational meaning of being sealed with the Holy Spirit of God. Brothers and sisters, when we belong to God, we really belong to God, through and through. That is a great deal of good news, relief, reason to jump for joy and much more, as being sinners, we'd surely lose ourselves if we were ever responsible for our own salvation. Fortunately, the Lord has everything in His hands alone, praise and glory be! We really encourage you to watch the video, as Pastor Scott delves deeper than this posting can go. Surely you will be blessed by the sharing of the Gospel!

We also want to thank everyone, as each week you continue to fill up the seats to standing room to hear the Gospel, share in fellowship and share in the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ, we thank God for each of you and pray for all that come, and those who have yet to come into the fold. Every Saturday at 7pm, worship, fellowship and a meal is available, and invite everyone to come...don't forget a friend...or enemy! Don't forget to visit us right here on our website as well, looking through our various service s available, that we may help you in any way we can. Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time, you are loved by God, and by us here at Faith Recovery Fellowship.

Remember the promises of God, they are forever true in Christ. By the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can have His Salvation gifted to us, when we place our faith in the Lord Jesus. Don't let the sun set, or even take another step without knowing for certain that you belong to the Lord.

Until next time, blessings to you!

FRF Team

Put on Christ, in Truth

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:17:40 GMT

Put off the old self, and put on Christ!

Welcome once again brothers and sisters, and welcome first time visitors!

We are so thankful that you have taken some time to share with us, share in worship, fellowship, meals and most of all, share in Christ. Every week, but not just on Saturdays, the Lord brings us together to accomplish His purposes, and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing the will of our Heavenly Father fulfilled in His Son, amen? What's also so wonderful is that we are able to do this with every believer, no matter distance, time, age or even language. The language of Truth is universally spoken by all, and absolute in meaning, found in Christ alone. With that said, we really encourage you to take a moment today to watch last Saturday's gathering.

Pastor Scott really focused in on Ephesians 4:23-25, and the urgent importance we have in putting on Christ. Pastor Scott explained it so well, as he echoed the words of the Apostle Paul, that putting on Christ was likened unto putting on a garment that has been dyed a completely new color...old fabric yet remains, but new character all together. This is what it is like to be a Christian, having the old sinful self still there, but the new creation has come, old is gone. It really is a beautiful mystery, but well explained by our beloved Pastor.

So, with that said, please take a few moments to watch, review, share and come visit us. Don't let today get away from you, without knowing Christ, it's a gamble simply not worth taking friends. For any other concerns, needs or just want to chat with us, you can contact us either in person, or through our website here . There is much that we have available to help in your spiritual walk.

Until the next we meet, may God gather you unto Himself,

FRF Team

Ministry Opportunity!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:51:48 GMT

Monday Meeting at Faith Recovery Fellowship!

Hey brothers and sisters!

For those who were at church last night, you heard that there was a ministry opportunity for prison ministry. Our beloved Pastor Scott has taken the position as the head chaplain at Pt. MacKenzie, which means there is some opportunities open to those who would like to partake in prison ministries for our brothers and sisters over there. There is a meeting Monday night at 6pm, right at Faith Recovery Fellowship for those interested. We hope to see you there, contact us for any questions you may have.

God Bless beloved church!

FRF Team

Continued walk in Ephesians 4

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:37:31 GMT

He gave some as Apostles, prophets, evangelists....

Welcome back brothers, sisters, and dear friends alike! What a pleasure it is to see you in person, and share time together as we worship the Lord together.

This weeks posting is just a short one, as our video this week has everything needed. Pastor Scott always comes well prepared to share with us what the Lord has placed upon his heart, and his continued teaching in Ephesians shows just how much he really cares for his flock. This week is a continued study in Ephesians 4, the verses for the evening were 11 through 16. We encourage you to take some time to watch the video this week and partake of the Lord's Word with us, and more importantly, join us in person! While these videos are a great blessing to have, they can't substitute for the gathering together in person as the Lord has commanded us.

Every week we meet at 7pm, Saturday nights for worship, fellowship and a meal. The floor is open to testimonies for those who would like to share what Christ is doing in their lives, and we definitely want to hear it too! We also have many services available to just about everyone, and encourage you to look within our website , and contact us for anything we may be able to help with. We are all about the Gospel, let's join together in being more than just hearers of the Word, but doers also, amen? Without further ado, here is the video from July 17th!

Blessings to our FRF Family,

FRF Team

Old Testament Saints

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:30:39 GMT

Saints, Supper and the communion

Welcome back brothers, sisters, neighbors and friends! What a great week we have had, we recently came off of independence day weekend and the reminder of our true freedom in Christ, to this past weekend we share in the Lords supper...communion! It was a blessing to see so many show up to worship, fellowship and praise the Lord our God....Jesus is worthy of all honor, glory, praise, amen? With our congregation ever growing in size, we continually get to see the Lord's marvelous power on display in the saving of His people, sharing together with all of you makes every day a great joy! We thank everyone who is able to come each time, and everyone who has their first visit with us (hopefully first of many).

Well this last Saturday was very humbling, as we came together to remember Jesus Christ, to remember His promises, His work, His Body, His Life, and to remember that He will be returning in the same way He left. Now is the time for us to remember His words, store them in our heart, that we may obey God with joy and praise, amen? Pastor Scott graciously took us through the Lords supper last weekend, and really brought forward why it is we share in such things, the importance of it all and just as his sermon came after communion, the continued work and perseverance in doing the Lords will. The sermon for the evening was a continuation in Ephesians 4, the verses being 7 through 10. Pastor Scott laid out the answer to a question many of us have pondered before, the question of "What happened to those saints who died before Christ came, died and resurrected for the forgiveness of sins?". It's a question that has a solid answer right in the bible, the story of Abraham, Lazarus and the rich man, not just a parable given the names, and context. Pastor Scott lays it out so very well, and we encourage you to share your time with us today and watch this weeks sermon video, it is very edifying.

To simply write that the saints are with the Lord, while true, doesn't even begin the scratch the surface that is the mercy and love of God and all that He planned out before the foundation of the world, so please join us today! We also encourage you to visit our website and reach out to us, that we may be able to help you in any way we are able. Don't hesitate to come down and join us in person each Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship and a wonderful meal prepared by our fantastic volunteers each week. God is Good, let's serve together at the foot of the Cross. Without further ado, here is this weeks video and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Merciful Blessings,

FRF Team

Living in Unity

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:18:08 GMT

Live in Unity, by the Spirit

Welcome brothers and sisters!

We have quite the change that happened this week, we went through with a change over on our website design and layout, hopefully everyone is able to navigate much better within the site. There is now even a search function right within the blog area too!

We had the great pleasure to ring in independence day weekend, and we just want to say thank you to the Lord our God that we are free from the penalty of sin and death, Christ set us free for freedom's sake. Let us use our freedom to serve the Lord, giving thanks always.

Pastor Scott continues to take us through such a wonderful series in Ephesians, and this last Saturday we began in chapter 4, our verses for the evening were 1 through 6. As Pastor humbly takes us into the meaning of what living in unity means, we can really see that very work being done right here within Faith Recovery Fellowship. Everyone who comes each week, and throughout the week, we get to join together to worship, serve, overcome and obey the Lord. It brings such joy to see how the Spirit is working within the entire body of Christ, we pray that you continue to share all that has been given to others, that they also may partake of Christ Jesus.

We have a great video for you this week, and encourage you to take a few minutes and watch along with us. It is a blessed opportunity to be able to record our gatherings, and hope they bless you in return. We welcome everyone to join us each week, Saturdays at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal! We are also available for a great many of services and encourage you to look within our website here , and please contact us for anything that we may be able to help with.

We don't know when the Lord will return, but rest securely in knowing the One who will return. We are here for you, and until we meet again, may God bless and keep you to serve Him faithfully,

FRF Team

Paul's Prayer

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:04:30 GMT

Paul prayed...for us!

Welcome, welcome and welcome brothers and sisters! New visitors, we welcome you with open arms and pray that you will stay for the wonderful fellowship we have in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Every single day we have, is a blessing beyond what we know and though it sometimes seems very hard, the Lord gives us strength beyond imagining. Paul prayed for us, that we would be strengthened in Christ, in the inner man, and brothers, sisters...I tell you the truth when I say, the bible is true on this subject.

This past Saturday was phenomenal, so many of you joined us for worship, fellowship, and a fantastic meal! We also welcomed back Pastor Scott from his brief time away from the pulpit, praise God for his return. He picked right back up where we were studying in Ephesians, this week was chapter 3:14-21. This section really speaks to the love Paul had for God, and fellow partakers in Christ. He prayed so fervently for the brethren, and as Pastor Scott takes us through this section, we can really see how much God cares for us, strengthens us, gives us perseverance to the very end, and all of this in Christ, by His Spirit, when we ask. It simply amazes and humbles, when one thinks about how the God of all creation, bends His ear to hear His children. With that said, we really encourage you to take some time to watch last weekend's sermon, and ask of God yourself for the very things He says He gives, that we may do His will with so much joy.

We also encourage you to visit us right here on our website , or in person . We have many services and opportunities available for everyone, we aim to serve by way of the Lord, and we truly care for you. Come, join us and fellowship with us, that you may see for yourself that the Lord our God deeply loves you and longs to mold you into the image of His beloved Son....what better is there, than to be like Christ? Worship, fellowship and a meal to share, every Saturday at 7pm!

Until next time, may the Lord bless and keep you,

FRF Team

Look Inward, Not Outward

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:40:35 GMT

The Heart Reveals, The Outward Conceals

Welcome back brothers, sisters, friends, and new visitors we welcome for the first time! We are certainly thrilled to share in the Gospel with everyone who believes, and to share the Gospel WITH everyone we can. Every week, when you all take time to worship together with us, we thank God each time we remember you. Let us continue to pray that we can meet the needs of our community, as well to be ready for each opportunity to share the Gospel.

What a blessed evening it was, last Saturday Pastor Jaime was kind enough to deliver a very powerful sermon, all about the difference in what we see, versus what God sees. The evenings text was 1 Samuel 16:1-13, presenting about the prophet Samuel going to anoint David as Israel's next King. It was there that we see, or don't see, why we so often miss what is in front of us, but continues to prove why we trust in the Lord our God. God could see in David what his brothers and even on father couldn't, as he was just a lowly shepherd. However as Pastor Jaime will bring about in the video at the bottom of the page here, God uses everything to His Glory, Sovereignly ordains all things, and uses trials, tribulations, occupations, just about anything that we so often miss, to ready His people to go about and do His will. What an amazing God we serve!

We also have a bit of news, both of mourning, yet of joy, a fellow brother, Barney, who did such great work for the Lord within the prison system, went on to be with the Lord. We ask for continued prayer for his family, and to rejoice also knowing that right now he knows God better than each one of us still here. Let us continue to testify of the Lord, sharing the Gospel whenever the opportunity arises, that we may rejoice for every lost soul to be saved.

Don't hesitate to also visit us in perso n each Saturday at 7pm that you can join with us in worship, fellowship and a meal. We also have many other services available right her e , please take a look within our website and contact us through our website or in by phone .

Until we meet again, Trust the Lord without wavering and God Bless,

FRF Team

Ephesians - The Divine Mystery

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:12:36 GMT

The Divine Mystery - Ephesians 3

Welcome back beloved brothers and sisters!

It surely is a delight to have such great fellowship each week with each one of you, we look forward to every meeting together for certain. Whenever we see the working of the Gospel in each of your lives, as well as our own, it brings such a wonderful joy in the spirit. Let's continue to praise the Lord our God for His Mercy, Grace and Love. We have a bit of news this past week, it was our beloved Pastor's 71st birthday, we wish him happy birthday indeed! Even though it was his birthday, he instead gave us a gift....a great sermon!

Pastor Scott dove into chapter 3 of Ephesians this time around, our verses are 1-13. And it is definitely one to pay close attention to, we all wait patiently for the Lord to bring in the last of the gentiles....and as Pastor put it last Saturday, "The person i'm sharing the Gospel with right now...what if they are the last one?" That is a sobering thought when we really think about it. We encourage you to take a few minutes of your time today and watch the sermon, and share it of course...afterall, what if you share it with that last person? In the meantime, let's keep our eyes on Christ, and our work set on obeying the will of God, amen?

We have many servic es available to everyone out there, and if there is something that we don't offer, we will surely get you going in the right direction. Take a moment and look around our website , and don't hesitate to contact us anytime. We are always looking for volunteers, and we are thankful for every bit of help offered.

Because He lives....we can face tomorrow! God Bless,

FRF Team

Unity In Christ - Ephesians, Cont.

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:39:16 GMT

Ephesians continued from last week...

Welcome back brothers, sisters and friends!

This week is just a short announcement on the news page, Pastor Scott's sermon is a continuation in what we have been in recently as we journey through Ephesians chapter 2. This week we touch upon verses 15-22, and the continuation of the unity we have in Christ, and what great work He alone has done that we can have such a gift. We encourage you to take a few moments and share this weeks video with us, and with others too. God's Word always accomplishes what He set's out to do, and never does a return happen void and null.

We want to thank everyone for coming each week, and whether we can help you today, or tomorrow, or next week, we are always here and ready to serve the Lord by loving God, loving others. You are important to us, and most certainly to God. Every Saturday at 7pm we meet for fellowship, worship and, you guessed it, a meal! Let's all eat together, first the bread of life, then we break the bread at the table, amen?

Please visit us in person or online , right here on our website , or call us for any questions, services, and we are always eager to here testimony of what Jesus has done in your life.

Without further ado, here is the next in the series of Ephesians, chapter 2.

Blessings from the FRF Team!

Unity In Christ - Ephesians

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:12:23 GMT

Unity - Peace..All In Christ

Welcome back dear brothers and sisters, friends! To our new visitors, we warmly welcome you and thank all of you for visiting us today.

Well, Pastor Scott has done it again, faithfully brought the Word of God that is. And you all have done it too, faithfully came and assembled all in His name that is. No matter which way we look at things, one thing is for certain, God sovereignly brings all things together for His purposes, amen?

What an amazing turnout this last Saturday! Thank you to all our veterans and all those who laid down their lives for the freedoms we have in this country. Memorial day is such a day to remember and honor those who have fallen. But even though fallen, have a risen Savior indeed, and turning to Him means we live, even though we may die.

We have fellowship, worship, faithful preaching, we can truly see the work God is doing within the church, and to witness such a thing simply brings about that peace, that we have in Christ, even amongst the turbulent things happening in our times. We can all have that hope that the Lord has given us in Jesus, that he absolutely cares about the condition of our spirit, desiring that all would come to repentance and turn to Him for salvation, not wanting that any person would perish. No matter our past, there is forgiveness in whatever each of us has done, and a future together for certain.

Pastor Scott delivered a great message, continuing in his current series in Ephesians, last Saturday's text being chapter 2 verses 2 - 22. We encourage you to take some time and watch the video, whether it's your first time seeing it, or just wanting to go over what you may have missed even if you came, the benefit gained for our spiritual growth is something we can't chance to pass up. Every week we gather for fellowship, worship and a meal on Saturdays at 7pm, and invite everyone to come, none are turned away. The Spirit of the Lord is always at working, showing the love the God that surpasses our understanding. We have many services available for everyone, and encourage you to take a look around our website here , and don't hesitate to contact us for anything at all. So until next we meet, God bless!

FRF Team

Paul's Passionate Prayers

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 20 May 2021 03:27:45 GMT

To Know By Prayer

Welcome back brothers and sisters,

Tonight we have just a short write-up, mainly because the video we have this week is filled with such great knowledge that we encourage you to come and watch. Pastor Scott has returned from his anniversary vacation, and to have him back is wonderful. He continues in his series starting in Ephesians 1, tonight touching on verses 15-23.

Every week it is so great to see all of you in person, both new faces and returning ones! God continues to grow our gathering, and it is rightly for Him. Let us continue to worship and praise the Lord our God not just alone, but together, in the body of Christ.

We are available for many different services, and hope that we can offer them to you. Just visit our website www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org on any device, stop by or call, we will be happy to help...even if you just need a ride to service! We hope to see you next week, every Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and of course, a meal! Until then, we now present last week's service in the video below.

God Bless,

FRF Team

Live In Unity

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:53:56 GMT

Live In Unity, love in action.

Welcome back brothers and sisters,

It is a joy to have everyone back reading this today, more than you may realize. The gospel is saving people all the time, now could be one of those times, God is good, amen? We want to thank everyone who came last Saturday, it was packed to the brim, and everyone there was there to hear the Word of God, what a beautiful thing to witness. We were able to worship together, share testimony, see fellow brothers on to the next stage in their life, our Pastor and his wonderful wife celebrating 13 years in wedded bliss, all gifts that God has graciously given...yes it was a fantastic Saturday indeed.

We were honored to have Pastor Bob stand in for Pastor Scott this last weekend, and he had chosen a wonderfully fitting sermon as well. Our text was Ephesians 4:1-6, all of the command to live in unity. When we look at the commands given by the Lord, really take a moment to see how everything He does, He does to show us what love really looks like, what life really looks like, and what fellowship with Him and each other looks like. Even beginning to see this while we still live in a sinful world, really opens our heart and mind to the hope that is coming in His return. Glorious is our Lord isn't He? Our video this last Saturday is here in case you would like to partake again, which we encourage, or to see for the first time. In either case, both will serve you well and certain that you will enjoy it. We pray Christ does a great work in your heart and mind, that you can live in unity too, and He has definitely given us everything we need to taste and see in the here and now, how good it is.

Every Saturday we meet at 7pm for fellowship, worship, and of course a meal. We invite you to come on down and celebrate with us, come to hear the Gospel, come to feed your soul, you will leave satisfied in your spirit as you come to know the living Christ. All are invited, none are turned away, nothing in one's past will cast a shadow on one's future the the kingdom of God, when lived in the forgiveness of Christ. We hope to see you soon!

God Bless,

FRF Team

God's Rich Blessings cont...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 06 May 2021 17:34:26 GMT

God's Rich Blessings continued...

Welcome back brothers, sisters and friends!

Another week has come and gone, but one thing that remains....Christ! He is so awesome, greater than what our imaginations can put together, which is why we need to look upon Him through His Word right? This week we had a wonderful turnout and it continues to grow, what a great work done by our Lord and God. Let's continue to give God praise for the great things He has done and continues to do in our everyday lives.

Pastor Scott continued upon last week's sermon, where he spent time teaching what Paul wrote of in Ephesians chapter 1, particularly in the section of "God's Rich Blessings", and as we learn more and more, there is a depth of understanding that goes far beyond the surface, like discovering a rich vein of gold deep within a rock. It is of great encouragement to know just how much God does to reveal Himself to us, that we may know Him. So we encourage you to watch along with us in this video to continue "mining that rich vein of gold", in Pastor's sermon series. He faithfully preaches, tried and true, and we thank God for our Pastor, and for his flock for certain!

We have a great congrations to give to our brother Dom, he is celebrating as of last Saturday, 1 year clean and sober! A task that seems to impossible from the beginning, but as we learn, all things are possible with God. Congrats dear brother, it is a great encouragement to our spirit to see the strength God has bestowed in you, and reminds all of us to stay the course in struggles and hardships. Everyone is welcome to come and share their testimony with us each week, and invite you to do so. We meet every Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship and of course...a meal! We are also available by many other means and offer so many other services for everyone, contact us and let us know how we can be of service to you.

Until then, spend time with the Lord, family, friends and share with everyone, the good news of Jesus Christ,

FRF Team

God's Rich Blessings

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:35:13 GMT

God's Rich Blessings

Greetings brothers and sisters,

It's time once again for another video, a great and magnifying look upon Christ, for what He has done for us. It is a continuation in the series Pastor Scott started in Ephesians, and while we aim for more than a couple verses each week, sometimes 1 or 2 is all we need, for the knowledge within is immense! Pastor Scott does very faithfully preach the truth as it was intended for us to hear and obey, and it is a thankful blessing we have to share it with you each week.

Pastor Scott touches upon last week with the first couple verses in Ephesians chapter one, as he heads into this past Saturday's sermon, where we learn just a few of the rich blessings of God found in Christ. Just as Jesus regularly turned the culture of His day upon it's head, the Apostle Paul follows in the same footsteps as he redefines what "Grace" was and meant to the culture of his day. Just a few of these are listed but certainly not an exhaustive list by our brother in Christ, Paul.

We thank everyone for joining with us each week and really look forward to next week and each day in between as we hope to meet the needs of our brethren and greater community. We encourage you to browse throughout our site to see the various services that we have available, as well as stop by to visit, or call to setup an appointment . We are here to do the will of God, and that is found in loving God, and loving others. We would like to extend another congratulations to JD, our faithful brother who is graduation from adult and teen challenge, we look forward to the work you will be doing for the Lord. We love you brother!

Watching God work in others can be so rewarding, and it is definitely very encouraging. Share with fellow believers their joy in what the Lord is doing, and what He has already done for sure, it is healing to our spirit. Without further ado, please take a few moments to watch last week's video, and we hope to see you at the next meeting. Every Saturday at 7pm we gather to worship, fellowship and share a meal, and all are invited!

God Bless, and here is Pastor Scott,

FRF Team

Deeper Still

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:33:46 GMT

More than a greeting...

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

What a joy to share each week with you, Saturday nights are very often used by this world as a reason to "let loose and party", yet you have chosen your Saturday nights to prepare for the ultimate party....the wedding feast of the Lamb of God! Thank you all for being with us each week.

We have another video of last Saturday, and our gathering together to worship Jesus our King. Pastor Scott has begun in Ephesians, where we will be for sometime coming, so much treasure to be found in Ephesians too! Our passage for last week's sermon was Ephesians 1:1-2, the greeting, but as Pastor Scott shows us, there is so much more in Paul's greetings than we realize. We are sure you will enjoy reliving this sermon if you were here, or experiencing it for the first time. Don't just stay at the surface, scratch the surface and you will find endless treasure beneath in the Word of God.

Each Saturday at 7pm we have the great honor of joining together in worship, fellowship and of course a meal. God has blessed us immensely with all who share with us, and we hope to continue sowing to the spirit that we may reap eternal life together. We always enjoy when anyone comes up to give testimony to the wonderful work Christ has done in their lives, and invite you to do so as well each week. We also have many other services available to anyone who is interested and encourage you to take a look and come with. Without further ado, here is our last gathering, and we hope to see you at the next one. Everyone here is family and we love that about God, He joins together everyone from all walks of life into a beautiful harmony.

See you next time, God Bless!

FRF Team

Faithful Workers

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:14:13 GMT

Faithful Workers Everywhere

Brothers and Sisters, welcome back!

We have another great week that has come and gone, and with it, many valuable moments, work and joyous occasions shared with each other. All of which, brought about by the Lord our God, how awesome is He!

This past Saturday, Pastor Scott finished up in the last chapter of Colossians, the text reading was Col 4:7-18, and there was something that very much stood out for us to see. As Paul was writing his final greetings and instructions, we notice that Paul was certainly not a lone wolf, doing everything himself....he had great deal of brothers and sisters that were sharing in the work of God every step of the way. This is something to keep in mind and close to heart as we go thru our days, we are never alone, never outnumbered (when we stand with God), and there is an infinite amount of joy to share in. Pastor Scott really brings this message home and we really hope and encourage you to take some time to watch the message.

On a few side notes we have some joy to share in brother Austin being baptized (Praise the Lord!) and brother Glenn is doing well as he has let go of nicotine (A hard task, but one not impossible with God). We thank these brothers for sharing their good news with us, and we encourage others to come up each week to share what God is doing in their lives too.

As always, please join us each week at 7pm on Saturdays for Worship, fellowship and of course...a meal! We have many other services to partake of throughout the week as well, take a look her e and join us if you can. Until next time,

May God Bless and Keep you,

FRF Team

Missionary Prayer

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:58:20 GMT

Missionary Prayer

Welcome again brothers and sisters!

Each time we share together all that is the Gospel, we share Christ. We are very thankful to have you return each week to worship together, fellowship together, share testimonies and share a meal. We are truly thankful to know each of you, and most certainly look forward to each gathering too!

Last Saturday Pastor Scott continued in his series in Colossians, this time we were in chapter 4 verses 2 through 6. This chapter has to do with what it means to be faithful in prayer, with thanksgiving when it comes to the Gospel. We need to pray to God for doors to be open for us that we can proclaim the Gospel, and make known this wonderful message. All the while we also need to make sure we conduct ourselves in a manner of grace and love. Before each of us were saved, God mercifully sent someone our way to proclaim the Good News, and we now get to do the same....that's incredible!

Pastor Scott does a fantastic job as always and prepares the sermon in a way that we can appreciate, understand, learn and use ourselves in our walk with the Lord. We hope to see you next week for our fellowship, worship and of course a meal! Should you feel led to share your testimony, by all means come let one of the elders know and we would love to hear what Jesus has done in your life. Without further ado, here is the sermon and we hope to see you in person soon!

God Bless,

FRF Team

As unto the Lord...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:55:50 GMT

Whatever you do...

Welcome back friends!

Another weekend, another gathering and another fine day to worship the Lord. We also had the great news of Pastor Scott's recovery and back in the pulpit again to bring the Gospel faithfully, praise the Lord! Thank you everyone for your prayers and support, we are certainly blessed to have a church family like you.

Our video this week is a continuation of Colossians 3, jumping back into our series that Pastor Scott was in when he took time off for surgery. Tonight was Col 3:21-4:1, we had a solid service tonight and the message was clear..."Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." - Col 3:23. That sums up what we do perfectly doesn't it? We are called to obey God, and His commands are not burdensome, but freeing and joy filled. So it would certainly make sense that we ought to work heartily unto God shouldn't it? Tonight as we look closely at the commands listed here, you will see just how good they are, and that given what God says we surely would want to listen.

Pastor Scott brings the sermon home and we urge you truly to take time and share in God's Word with us, it's the most important thing you will ever do (Obey God's Word). Remember to join us each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and of course a meal. We thank everyone for coming, please contact us through our website or in person even, we are here for you. God bless you brothers and sisters,

FRF Team

God's Righteousness through Faith

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:58:52 GMT

God Is Faithful!

Greetings once again dear friends,

Another week has come, another Saturday and another wonderful fellowship time with all of you. We sure are thankful for each and every one of you, God has certainly blessed us with a wonderful fellowship. Each week, as we get to hear your testimonies, we have much joy in the Lord to witness what He is doing for each of you, and how He continues still with each of us. Thank you brothers and sisters.

This past Saturday Pastor Jaime really brought home such a powerful sermon on Romans 3:21-26, and the meaning of our sin, and God's mighty saving grace on display through Christ Jesus. That burden of thinking we need "fix it ourselves" when it comes to addressing our sins....is utterly lifted when hear solid preaching such as Pastor Jaime delivered. We really hope you take some time and watch our latest video, which apologies in advance...there are a couple technical issues when the camera stopped recording for a few seconds. Even that though, shouldn't get in the way of witnessing a sermon with great impact upon the soul. That heavy weight we all feel, can't so completely relieved when you put your faith in Christ alone for salvation. It is also by His strength that we can all live a life of repentance unto the Lord, and repent everyone must.

2nd Peter 3:9 says "The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but it patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all come to repentance."

Bare this in mind friends, it is so very important in our eternal salvation. It is through the death, burial and resurrection in the Lord Jesus Christ that faith belongs, any where else leads unto death. By faith alone, in Christ alone, not in our works, but in His only.

Blessings,

FRF Team

Faith brings joy!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:03:25 GMT

Truth Faith brings real joy.

Greetings brothers and sisters,

We have another wonderful video to share with you this week, as Pastor Scott continues to mend from recent surgery (Praise God for wonderful healing), we had to opportunity to be brought a fantastic sermon by Pastor Jaime. We are so glad to be able to share with you such great teaching, right from the bible it comes too. Tonight Pastor Jaime preached out of Romans 5:1-5 (Faith brings joy), and oh boy does it ever.

We also want to remind everyone that we are open for full services, and each Saturday night at 7pm begins worship, fellowship and a meal. If you are in need of transportation, we urge you to contact our transportation number, or even call our main office line and we can get you in touch with a ride.

It is a blessing and amazing wonder, and a thankful opportunity to share our time with you and certainly look forward to more and more, until the next time and without further ado, here is last Saturday's gathering.

Praise the Lord our God,

FRF Team

Riches in Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:32:11 GMT

More than we can ask or imagine..... (Eph 3:14-21)

Greetings Brothers and SIsters,

Well another wonderful week has come, which means we are just that much closer to the Lord's Return right? It's a good thing to remember each day, when we wake up, we know it's another day we get to know God and do His will while there is time to bring the message to the unsaved. It's also a great reminder that we are closer each day to His return, a win-win situation.

This past Saturday Pastor Scott was out still from hip surgery, recovering well though, let us continue to pray as a church or quick healing and return. Our faithful brother Bob stepped in to bring a message on the fullness of the riches of Christ from Ephesians 3:14-21, and it was wonderful. In every we we are encouraged and prayed for...to know the fullness of Christ in every way. Through prayer we also do the very thing Paul was writing to the Ephesian church about, to churches today....can you imagine? And even still, God can do far more than we can ask or imagine, and His storehouse never runs out, He never tires, and we never have to wait in line. God is available to know to everyone, at the same time, all the time! That's great news, that He is so involved in our lives, that He is with us from beginning to end and then beyond into forevermore!

Well Pastor Bob sure delivered a wonderful sermon on this section of Scripture, and it is the focus of this weeks video. We hope you take some time watch and fellowship with us, worship in spirit and truth wherever you are :)

We hope to see you each Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship, testimony and a meal. God is doing great things all the time, everything He does is good and holy, always. Thank you for joining us in person and here on the website, see you soon!

God Bless,

FRF Team

Wondrous Cross

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:16:36 GMT

The Cross is within reach...

Welcome back brothers and sisters!

We want to take a moment and just say thank you for joining us last Saturday, and right here and now on our website. Being able to serve our Lord by fulfilling the great commission is a wondrous thing. We have all at some point felt so far gone that nothing was in reach, but in reality the Cross most certainly is....matter of fact, Christ reached out and took hold of each of us! That is a beautiful truth, that God would reach out to save us sinners.

Well we have another video to share with you, and certainly hope you enjoy the great truth that Pastor Scott has continued to bring in our series of Colossians. Pastor touches point on verse 16 this last weekend, and his sermon really lays out what it means very well. We also have an announcement regarding some help that some may be in need of, especially in this cold snap we have been having here locally lately. The salvation army has some warming centers available, so anyone who is in need, doesn't have to spend too much time in the dreadful freeze weather we have been having. We also have a thank you for Adult and Teen challenge for the great help they have been, and the testimonies we have heard from the young men has been very edifying. To see what God has done in the lives of these men is just absolutely wonderful...such is the wondrous cross.

Please join us each Saturday at 7pm for fellowship, worship and a meal and of course contact us at any time, for anything we may be able to help with. Until then....let's go serve our King!

Blessings to you brothers and sisters,

FRF Team

Come and Join Us!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:43:47 GMT

Everyone is welcome!

Greetings brothers and sisters,

This week we have just a short video, but even short, the truth sits in a time eternal. We just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of you, we surely enjoy your company and fellowship. We are blessed by hearing your testimonies each week, and truly look forward to seeing everyone each Saturday at 7pm. We welcome everyone, there is always fellowship, always worship and we always enjoy sharing a meal with everyone. Please visit our website anytime for anything we may help with, www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org is ready and waiting for each visitor. Pastor Scott takes us thru colossians, still in chapter 2 (sure is a good chapter too), so sit back, relax and watch this week's video.

Blessings to you and we look forward to seeing you!

FRF Team

Built Up, In Christ!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:38:35 GMT

Built up in Christ, one direction for us all.

Greetings brothers and sisters,

Last Saturday was very beautifully laid out in the way our lives are to be built, built up even. Pastor Scott continues the journey in Colossians, this time we began going thru chapter 2. Chapter 1 really laid out who Christ is, establishing that very corner stone of our faith, then chapter 2 continues in a like direction for us to be built up in. As always, seeing everyone who makes it out brings such joy to our heart, we are encouraged by what God is doing in each of your lives, and blessed to hear you share your testimonies. We encourage you to share with us each week, but not with us only, with all who would lend an ear. We hope you take some time now, if you missed last Saturday or if you just want to re-watch and study more, this video we have for you.

We want to thank everyone for coming each week, and hope to see you more and more. Fellowship, worship, sharing of a meal, is great when done together. So without further ado, our video from January 9th. Please contact us for anything we may be able to help with.

Blessings to you,

FRF Team

Proclaim Him, above all!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:38:01 GMT

Above all, proclaim Christ!

Brothers and Sisters, greetings and welcome! We sure are glad to have you visit our site, visit in person, watch our videos, and above all, proclaiming Christ in your lives. That more than anything is such an amazing thing to witness, witnessing Christ proclaimed above all things.

This past Saturday, Pastor Scott brought forth a message so heavy with eternal importance that just 1 verse was really delved into. Colossians chapter 1 is where we have been for the last few weeks, and we hope you have begun to see why Paul put great emphasis on who Christ, and why the telling of this news is so very important. So this weeks video, we hope you will take some time to take in some wonderful scripture teaching. As always we hope you can join us on Saturday's at 7pm for worship, testimony, fellowship and a meal! It brightens our day that you would open you lives up to us as we share Christ, and pray you will do the same with others.

Don't forget that we do offer transportation if that is something you need, there is a variety services that we offer and can help with, just contact us through the website here.

God Bless, may your lives be enriched with the Knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord.

FRF Team

Rejoice in Sufferings

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:21:01 GMT

Rejoicing on the road of sufferings...

Greetings brothers and sisters,

First and foremost we want to say thank you for such a wonderful year, the fellowship and growing that has happened here has been so great and we are very thankful to have shared all of this with you, and with the Lord our God. All along the road, there has been suffering, and even so for the sake of Christ, let there be joy indeed!

Pastor Scott this past Saturday delivered a remarkable sermon from Colossians 1:23-29. It is a great reminder of the sufferings the apostle Paul went thru, and how we ought to reflect in a like manner. We also have a treat this week, where we began recording some of the music during our worship. We hope you join in with us while watching, and of course please join us each Saturday at 7pm for worship, fellowship and a meal afterward.

God Bless, and happy new year!

FRF Team

Preeminence of Christ

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:26:04 GMT

Preeminence of Christ Jesus

Greetings brothers and sisters!

Tis the season isn't it? Not only do we celebrate the giving of gifts each year, but this is the time we celebrate when the greatest gift was given to mankind...Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God. This past Saturday Pastor Scott presented such a well thought, and fantastic message of the Preeminence of Christ.

Our very creator stepped down out of heaven, took up a body like ours, lived a perfect life that we could not, willingly went to the cross, died for our sins, was buried in a tomb, and as promised, rose three days later. This my friends, is a king who loves his people. I pray we can all take a moment to really grasp the depth of the Glory of Christ, that we can better understand how worthy He is of all honor, glory, power, majesty, love, worship....the list goes on. He is awesome in wonder and power!

We want to thank everyone who came out this last Saturday, and pray to see everyone next Saturday. For those who couldn't make it, join us in praying they are well and can join us again soon. We have a video this week and it is a good one, we hope you enjoy!

Quick announcement, there will be a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 7pm, there isn't a meal that night but there will be dessert! Until next time, may the Lord bless and keep you,

FRF Team

Dangers to watch for.

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:44:28 GMT

Hebrew Roots Movements and it's dangers

Greetings Brethren,

There is an article that was shared recently, and felt that it should be put up here for others to read. Remember as Christians, one of the things we are commanded by the Lord to watch for is false teachings/teachers. There is a growing wave of what is called the Hebrew Roots Movements or "HRM", a doctrine that calls people to adhere to the mosaic law and more. I'm going to place this article in now, which is a good read and very informative, please give it a read.

The Hebrew Roots movement has been called a group of heretical, non-Christian, and non-Jewish cults. Hebrew Roots has been accused of repeating the heresy of the Judaizers (those in the New Testament who sought to force Gentile converts to Christianity to adhere to Mosaic Torah).

Dangers of the Hebrew Roots Movement

by Tim Chaffey on March 17, 2018

Featured in Answers in Depth

Abstract

The Hebrew Roots Movement has influenced hundreds of thousands of Christians in recent decades, and many more have encountered arguments from those in that group. The movement places a strong emphasis on Hebrew traditions and the Law of Moses. This article will describe the nature of the Hebrew Roots Movement, examine some of its major beliefs in light of relevant biblical passages, and challenge those who have been influenced by its teachings.

At-a-Glance

Certain Jewish teachings are elevated to the level of Scripture.

The Hebrew Roots Movement (HRM) misunderstands the extent and scope of the Mosaic law.

The “Jerusalem Council” rejected the notion that Gentile believers must follow the Law of Moses.

The Apostle Paul refuted many of the most popular teachings of the HRM.

The Growing Dangers of the Hebrew Roots Movement

In recent years, an increasing number of Christians have adopted teachings associated with the Hebrew Roots Movement (HRM). Properly defining this movement is difficult because it has no central hierarchy or leader and no official statement of faith for members to endorse. While this article will explain and critique some of the major teachings connected to this movement, we recognize that some adherents to the HRM may not agree with all of the positions outlined here.

[Editors Note 07/06/2018: While the previous sentence appeared in the original article, some of the wording in the remainder of the article gave the impression to some readers that every adherent to the HRM was being painted with a broad brush. Since this was not the intent of the article, certain revisions have been made to clarify this point. Also, several people responded to the original article claiming that it misrepresented their beliefs. However we received many responses from HRM proponents seeking to defend the beliefs and practices described in the article. Obviously, these individuals did not believe we mischaracterized their views; they simply disagreed with our understanding of the relevant biblical passages.]

What Is the Hebrew Roots Movement?

Broadly speaking, followers of the HRM believe that all believers in Christ are obligated to follow Jewish laws and practices from the books of Moses. In some groups, extrabiblical rabbinic teachings and traditions are elevated (if not in official doctrinal beliefs then in practice) to the same level as Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Although they often speak of keeping the “law,” they are usually inconsistent in how this is understood and defined. For example, certain laws are either broken or neglected while a great deal of attention is placed on keeping the Sabbath (Friday sunset through Saturday sunset) and celebrating the feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23. These issues will be discussed in more detail below.

It is difficult to document the movement’s history because of its lack of organizational structure, but the modern HRM has been influenced in some ways by Seventh-Day Adventism and the Worldwide Church of God during the lifetime of its founder, Herbert W. Armstrong. Additionally, the HRM has been influenced by the practices of Messianic Jews, but the similarities between the groups are superficial and should not be conflated. In fact, some Messianic Jewish organizations have denounced the beliefs of the HRM.1

The past few decades have witnessed a growing influence of this movement among conservative Christians. It is not unusual to see some HRM proponents give themselves Hebrew names, identify as Torah observant, write “God” as “G-d,” eat only kosher foods, claim that the New Testament was originally written in Hebrew (or at least several books were), condemn numerous Christian traditions as pagan, and dismiss teachings from Paul’s epistles. Some have gone so far as to challenge orthodox Christian beliefs such as the Trinity and even the deity of Jesus Christ. Fundamentally, the HRM teaches that many modern Christian beliefs and practices were introduced to the church by pagan Greeks. This is why they generally do not like to be identified as Christians. Instead, they believe that they need to recover the first century Hebrew roots of Christianity.

One writer summarized the HRM in the following way:

It is a very modern movement that insists that we must resurrect first-century Judaism (our Jewish Roots) and the milieu and lifestyle of first-century Jews and impose them on both Jewish and non-Jewish believers. This is not just an academic study to better understand Scripture and its setting but is rather a movement of restoration that claims that the church has moved off its Jewish foundation and must return to a more Jewish way of life to be authentic.2

So how should the claims of the HRM be discerned? Is it simply an up-and-coming movement destined to become another Christian denomination, albeit one with a strong emphasis on Jewish culture and practices? Or are some of its teachings dangerous and divisive, worthy of correction and rejection? The remainder of this article will call attention to some of the serious errors promoted by the HRM. Again, keep in mind that the HRM is not monolithic, that is, its followers often disagree on how much of Jewish culture and beliefs should be practiced. So each point in the following critique may not apply to every person in the HRM.

Covenantal Confusion

Since the early years of the church, Christians have wrestled with issues related to Israel and the church. Many of these struggles can be seen throughout the New Testament epistles and they have continued into the twenty-first century. For example, two leading theological systems within Protestantism, covenant theology and dispensationalism, reach very different conclusions in how they understand the natures of Israel and the church. As a non-denominational ministry, Answers in Genesis does not take a position favoring one of these views over the other (please see “Where Do We Draw the Line?” for more details).

Many of the most serious errors of the HRM stem from its understanding of certain biblical covenants. Chief among these understandings is the notion that “the law” was intended to be binding on all people throughout history. Part of the rationale behind this notion stems from certain statements from Jesus.

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. (Matthew 5:17)

If you love Me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:15)

The HRM makes much of the fact that Jesus said he did not come to abolish the Law and that he stressed the importance of keeping commandments. In their view, this means that the law must still be in force today—even on Gentiles, although they were not under the law in Old Testament times (Ephesians 2:11–13).3 Somehow they seem to overlook or interpret the last part of Matthew 5:17 in a much different way than Christians have typically done. Jesus said he came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets.4 By living a sinless life (2 Corinthians 5:21), and then dying as the ultimate sacrifice, our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7), Jesus Christ fulfilled the law (Colossians 2:14). This is why the Apostle Paul confidently wrote that those who have been saved by faith in Jesus Christ are “not under the law” (Romans 6:14, 7:4; Galatians 5:18).

Furthermore, it is highly questionable to assume that Jesus had the Mosaic5 Law in mind when he told the disciples to keep his commandments. Earlier in the same evening, he commanded the disciples to love one another (John 13:34), and he gave them several commands during his ministry that are not spelled out in the Mosaic law. It is far more likely that Christ’s words in John 14:15 referred to these instructions. Before he ascended, Jesus delivered what is popularly called the Great Commission, in which he instructed his disciples to make disciples of all nations, and part of that process was to teach them to obey everything he had commanded them (Matthew 28:18–20). Notice Jesus did not command them to bring their future disciples into the nation of Israel, as God told Moses (Exodus 12:48), but to make disciples of Jesus among the nations.

HRM followers often engage in some trinitarian misdirection here. They rightly claim that God gave the law to Moses and that Jesus is God. Then they conclude that since Jesus is God, his commandments would be the commandments given to Moses. There are multiple problems with this type of argument. First, God gave plenty of commandments in Scripture that do not fall under the Mosaic law. He commanded Noah to build an Ark and to bring food for all the animals that would come to him, and Noah obeyed God’s commands (Genesis 6:22, 7:5). Should we assume that every believer must also follow these commands? If so, we should expect to see many more Arks being built around the world.

The HRM followers I have spoken to about this typically reply that those commands were given to a specific person for a specific time, and they are correct. But if that reason is strong enough to avoid following such commandments, why does it not hold true when it comes to the Mosaic law? After all, the Mosaic law was given by God to a specific group of people at a specific time. The Bible spells out this fact at the initiation of this covenant and again 40 years later when the Israelites prepared to enter the land God promised to them.

Shortly after the Lord delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, they camped at the foot of Mt. Sinai, and Moses went up the mountain to hear from God.

The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.” (Exodus 19:3–6, emphasis added)

The Bible is abundantly clear that God made this covenant with the people of Israel (the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), and Moses acted as their representative before the Lord.

Throughout Deuteronomy (the name of the book means “second law”), Moses repeatedly emphasized that God made this covenant with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai (Horeb), and he even states that the covenant was not made with their fathers (Deuteronomy 5:2–3). Following a lengthy restatement of hundreds of commandments in chapters 4–28, we read these words: “These are the words of the covenant that the Lord commanded Moses to make with the people of Israel in the land of Moab, besides the covenant that he had made with them at Horeb” (Deuteronomy 29:1). The entire book is replete with references to these laws being given to the Israelite people for them to obey as they live in the land they were about to possess.

Many HRM proponents respond to such claims by arguing that believers in Jesus are Jewish, even if they have no known Jewish heritage or ethnicity. Therefore, they argue that Christians are under the Mosaic law. Besides the issue of the law being fulfilled, this claim raises two additional problems. First, by inconsistently following the law, HRM followers are guilty of breaking the entire law. James stated, “For whoever keeps the whole law, but fails in one point, has become guilty of all of it” (James 2:10). But HRM adherents do not follow the 613 commands (by traditional count) in the Mosaic law—they focus only a small fraction of those. In fact, they could never keep all of those laws because they do not have access to the Levitical priesthood.

The second problem with the teaching that Gentiles must be placed under the Mosaic law is that the New Testament has much to say on this issue that directly contradicts the claims of the HRM, as will be explained in the remaining sections.

Did the Apostles Believe That Gentiles Should Follow the Mosaic Law?

The book of Acts records how the early Christian message started in Jerusalem and then spread to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. The first seven chapters focus primarily on the church’s growth in Jerusalem. Beginning in chapter eight, the message spreads beyond the city. The well-known conversion of some Gentiles, Cornelius and those in his house, at Peter’s preaching sparked a crucial debate in the early church. Not too long after that, following Paul’s first missionary journey where countless Gentiles believed the gospel message, the apostles gathered together in Jerusalem to settle a divisive issue in the church that speaks directly to the claims of the HRM.

After Paul and Barnabas declared all that God had done during their journey, particularly the conversion of the Gentiles, some of the “believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, ‘It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses’” (Acts 15:1–5). The apostles and elders debated the matter for a time, and then Peter stood and argued that such burdens mentioned in verse 5 (circumcision and Mosaic law) should not be placed on the Gentile believers. “Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will” (Acts 15:10–11).

I have spoken with someone in the HRM who responded to this by saying that this referred only to the evangelistic message, and that once a Gentile became a believer, then he would be expected to be circumcised and keep the law. However, this is flatly contradicted by what happened next. James addressed the group and said, “Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what has been strangled, and from blood” (Acts 15:19–20).

So why did James think that four restrictions should be placed on Gentiles? Was it because Gentiles needed to obey these laws to be saved? Not at all! He answers that question in the next verse. “For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues” (Acts 15:21). One HRM follower told me that this verse meant that the Gentiles would go to the synagogues in those cities to learn about following the law. But that is not even close to what James said. The reason for the restrictions was so that the Gentile Christians who were not under the Mosaic law would not unnecessarily offend the Jews. Notice, James did not include circumcision or the entirety of the law in his response. In fact, the four “apostolic decrees,” as they have been called, are quite similar to four of the regulations in the Mosaic law placed upon foreigners who wished to remain in the land of Israel. They were to abstain from pagan sacrifices (Leviticus 17:8–9), from blood (17:10–14), things strangled (17:13–14),6 and sexual immorality (18:6–23).

Did the rest of the elders and apostles agree with Peter and James? Absolutely. In fact, they agreed at every point and drafted a letter to be sent out to Gentile believers that included the following words:

The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings. Since we have heard that some persons have gone out from us and troubled you with words, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no instructions, it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul. . . . For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these requirements: that you abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell. (Acts 15:23–26, 28–29, emphasis added)

So the disciples specifically stated that they did not send people to teach Gentiles that the law must be kept, and then they sent people to deliver a letter that included just four regulations. If ever there was a time in early Christianity to teach that Gentiles should follow the law, this was it. The decision of the “Jerusalem Council” carried the combined weight of the apostles and confirmation of the Holy Spirit. They did not command the Gentile believers to keep the Sabbath, observe the festivals, or to be circumcised.

Do the New Testament Epistles Teach That Gentiles Should Follow the Mosaic Law?

As mentioned earlier, the HRM often ignores relevant passages in the New Testament epistles. In some cases, the text is not technically ignored; rather its meaning is flipped on its head. Downplaying the teaching contained in these letters is unwise, particularly since most of these letters were specifically composed to instruct the various churches or individuals on matters of Christian doctrine and practice. The Gospels and Acts, on the other hand, are more akin to historical writings. That is, their emphasis is on what happened whereas the epistles’ focus is on how one should live.

The Gospel: Jesus Plus Nothing Else

Written close to the same time as the convening of the Jerusalem Council, Paul’s letter to the Galatians was penned primarily to deal with the same type of issues. A group of people known as Judaizers had troubled the churches in Galatia with the idea that believers in Christ must submit to the Mosaic law, with circumcision being highlighted throughout the letter. In fact, it is probably not a stretch to say that the HRM would end today if each of its followers properly understood the main argument of Galatians.

Paul makes some extremely strong statements against such teaching. Following his introductory comments, he twice condemned those, whether man or angel, who would preach any other gospel than what Paul had preached to them (Galatians 1:8–9). Later, he stated, “We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified” (Galatians 2:15–16).

The HRM follower might respond that they do not believe they are justified by the law, but through faith in Christ.7 Instead, many of them view the works of the law as being required of believers for the purpose of obedience and sanctification. Paul bluntly addresses this idea as well:

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? (Galatians 3:1–3)

Paul stated that those who think they can be sanctified by the works of the law are foolish and have been bewitched. If we have been saved by “hearing and faith,” having “begun by the Spirit,” then how should we live? Paul condemns the notion that one should now rely on the works of the law, attempting to be perfected by the flesh. Instead, he provides the answer near the end of his letter. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law” (Galatians 5:16–18, emphasis added). How much plainer does Paul need to say it? What can we unreservedly say about those who are led by the Spirit? They are “not under the law.”

Instead of being under the law, Paul stated that in Christ, we have liberty and do not need to rely on law-keeping.

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. (Galatians 5:1–3)

Notice the similarity of verse 3 with James 2:10. If someone believes he must keep the law, then he cannot pick and choose which parts of the law he wants to keep: it’s all or nothing.8 There is much more from Galatians to address this issue, but we need to see what Paul taught about these matters in some of his other letters.

The Gospel Does Not Depend on the Works of the Law

In Colossians 2, Paul explained that the Colossian believers, who were of the uncircumcision (i.e., Gentiles) had been “circumcised with a circumcision made without hands” having been saved “through faith in the powerful working of God” (Colossians 2:11–12). This circumcision made without hands refers to a circumcision of the heart, which comes through the Spirit (Romans 2:25–29).

The previous paragraph laid the framework for what Paul told these Gentile believers next. “Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ” (Colossians 2:16–17). As we have already seen in Acts 15 and Galatians, the early churches often consisted of contingents of both Jews and Gentiles, and they struggled with the dynamic of Gentiles being “brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13). Many of the Gentile believers had been told that they need to believe in Jesus and follow some or all of the Mosaic law. But, as he did in Galatians, Paul rejected such a view and told these Gentiles not to let anyone judge them if they did not follow Jewish customs, such as the dietary laws, festivals, new moons, or Sabbaths.

Amazingly enough, HRM teachers flip the meaning of this verse on its head, claiming that Paul is telling them not to let anyone judge them for now keeping these practices.9 Such an interpretation is exactly the opposite of what Paul stated. The whole thrust of the passage is that a person is saved by faith alone and not by human effort, such as legalism. Paul urges these Gentile converts to understand that they are in danger of losing their reward if they seek to be sanctified in any way outside of faith in Christ, whether it be legalism (verse 16) or other fleshly practices, such as asceticism and mysticism (verses 18–23).

The Law of Liberty and the Weaker Brother

Paul discussed dietary regulations and Sabbaths in Colossians 2, and these two aspects of the Mosaic law show up again in Romans 14.

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. (Romans 14:1–5)

Once again, it is difficult to be much clearer than what Paul wrote here. Believers should not pass judgment on each other over the foods they choose to eat. One person believes he can eat any type of food, but the one who is weak in faith believes he can only eat certain foods. Yet, even though Paul identifies this person as weak, he still urges one side not to pass judgment on the other side. The same is true when it comes to recognizing certain special days. One person highly esteems a given day while another esteems all days the same. Both positions are fine as long as each person is fully convinced in his own mind. These issues are matters of the conscience.

How could Paul, a Jewish believer in the Messiah, tell people that they do not need to observe special days or dietary restrictions? He explains in verse 17 that the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Keeping the Mosaic law does not sanctify a person (nor does it save him) and neither does following any manmade set of rules. We are to walk in the Spirit each and every day, seeking to honor God in every situation.

Paul taught the same thing in 1 Corinthians 8. The person with a weak conscience is one who would not eat certain food, namely that which had been offered to idols. Others understood that the food itself was not defiled by an idol and that God is the Creator of all things, so they had no qualms about eating it. They recognized they were free to eat it because “food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do” (1 Corinthians 8:8). However, Paul did place a stipulation on them—they were not to eat such meat if it would cause their brother to stumble. Living the Christian life is not about what food you eat or which days you might acknowledge as holy. The issues of food and holy days require more space since the HRM focuses so much attention on them.

Special Foods

It can easily be demonstrated from the pages of Scripture that the dietary regulations of the Mosaic law were not binding on all people throughout history. We have already seen that Paul permitted his readers to eat whatever they chose, as long as their decision did not injure the conscience of the weaker brother. Does the Old Testament have any teachings similar to this?

When God created Adam and Eve, he instructed them to eat vegetation (Genesis 1:29). There is no mention of any change in this regulation until Genesis 9:3, which records the Lord telling Noah after the Flood, “Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.” Of particular interest here is that God specifically proclaims that he is changing what man is permitted to eat. At first, man could only eat plants, but after the Flood, God permitted man to eat meat from “every moving thing that lives.”

HRM proponents have argued that since the Flood account distinguishes between clean and unclean animals (Genesis 7:8), then it follows that God was simply telling Noah that he could now eat clean animals; thus it is just like the Levitical restrictions. A problem with this claim is that Genesis 9:3 makes no mention of the distinction between clean and unclean animals, so they are reading such an idea into the text rather than getting it from the text. In fact, the text specifically states twice that man was now permitted to eat “every” moving thing, and it mentions no restrictions. Another problem is that this verse still shows that prior to this moment, man was only permitted to eat vegetation. So the dietary restrictions found in Leviticus were clearly not in operation prior to the time of Moses. And if God changed the dietary restrictions at the time of Noah and the time of Moses, then there is no reason he could not have done so at the time of Jesus (Mark 7:18–19).

This simple fact undermines the central tenet of the HRM—the Mosaic law was not binding on all people throughout history. Of course, this does not mean it was fine to murder someone before God told Moses, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). Long before that, he confronted Cain over his evil act of murder (Genesis 4:10–15). He also told Noah that murderers deserve to be put to death, because man was made in God’s image (Genesis 9:6). Just because certain laws or principles can be found across biblical history, it does not follow that all 613 laws of Moses are binding across history.

Special Days

A very common teaching in the HRM is that faithful believers must only celebrate the holidays that were part of the Mosaic Covenant. Those who demand that others participate in these festivals and abstain from any other celebration or face God’s condemnation are teaching contrary to Scripture. Leviticus 23 describes the proper protocol for celebrating the following feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks (Pentecost), Trumpets, Tabernacles, and Day of Atonement.

Every year around Christmas, Answers in Genesis receives hundreds of messages (via email and Facebook) from people within the HRM who castigate the ministry for talking about Christmas and using it as a time to point people toward the Savior. There is no question that many of our culture’s Christmas traditions have no biblical basis, and HRM followers use this truth to label any and all celebrations of Christmas akin to worshipping pagan gods. The same thing happens every year at Easter time. Many of the claims about these holidays by the HRM are flawed, being based on revisionist history, shoddy scholarship, and the misinterpretation of Scripture. We have written much on these topics, so there is no reason to rehash the issues here (see footnote for links to various relevant articles).10 We will consider a few of the major errors of the HRM on these points.

First, as discussed above, Christians have the freedom to esteem any day higher than any other or to not hold one day in honor above another (Romans 14:5). While this particular verse might have been written to specifically address the issue of the Sabbath, it can still be applied to any holiday, and Paul taught the same type of freedom applied to the festivals (Colossians 2:16). Neither did the apostles at the Jerusalem Council instruct the Gentile believers to celebrate the Levitical feasts.

Second, it is quite hypocritical to accuse Christians of celebrating pagan holidays (because extrabiblical ideas have become associated with the celebrations for some people) when their own celebrations are loaded with extrabiblical ideas. For example, HRM proponents criticize Christians who celebrate Christmas for a variety of reasons. One popular reason is that the Bible never says anything about things like Santa, reindeer, and mistletoe being connected to the birth of Jesus Christ. While it’s true that the Bible does not mention these things, it does not follow that every Christian who celebrates the Lord’s birth in December does so using things like Santa, reindeer, and mistletoe. Furthermore, this criticism is a wee bit like the clover calling the grass green. When some HRM followers celebrate the Passover, they include several items and practices that are not mentioned in Scripture, such as a roasted egg, the hidden piece of matzah bread called the afikomen, a bowl of salt water representing tears of Hebrew slaves and the Red Sea, and an extra seat for Elijah. These “traditions of men” were added over the centuries and are not found in the Bible. So why is it acceptable for traditions to be added to the Passover celebration but not to holidays deemed unacceptable by the HRM?

Third, if it is highly offensive to God to celebrate any holiday outside those mentioned in Leviticus 23, then why do so many HRM adherents often celebrate at least one holiday not found in that chapter and did not arise until more than 12 centuries after Moses? Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday to remember the rededication of the temple following the Maccabean Revolt (c. 167–160 BC). Why would the HRM celebrate such a festival when it is not mentioned in the Mosaic law?

The HRM certainly cannot condemn those who celebrate Hanukkah for a couple of reasons. Their followers highly esteem Jewish practices, and Hanukkah is a very important Jewish celebration. But the greatest argument against the “Leviticus 23 only” position is that Jesus almost certainly celebrated Hanukkah, “the Feast of Dedication” in the “winter” mentioned in John 10:22. If he was not in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday, then what was he there for? And if it were wrong to celebrate it, why did he not take the opportunity to set people straight during the “Feast of Dedication”? So if Jesus did not violate the law by celebrating a holiday not found in Leviticus 23, then why would it be wrong for Christians to celebrate a holiday not listed in that chapter? It should be mentioned that many HRM followers also celebrate Purim, another Jewish holiday that started long after Moses (Esther 9:26–28).

The point of the above discussion is not to criticize those who wish to learn more about the Hebrew culture, traditions, and practices during biblical times. In fact, learning about these things to some degree is necessary for properly understanding the Bible. Jesus and all of his apostles were Jews. With a few possible exceptions,11 every book of the Bible was written by Hebrews. If we are to properly interpret the Bible, we need to be aware of the historical context of its writings.

There is nothing wrong with a Christian taking part in a Passover seder or celebrating Hanukkah, as long as he realizes that such practices are not required for salvation or sanctification and do not grant any special favor with God. Observing these festivals can help one acquire a better grasp of the Bible’s context. I recently had the privilege of visiting Israel during Hanukkah, and I believe it was quite helpful for me to see firsthand what the celebration is like today and what it means to the Jewish people. But I certainly do not believe it made me any holier than fellow believers who have not had such a wonderful opportunity.

Final Considerations

The reason for this critique of the HRM is that some in the movement go far beyond the desire to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the historical and cultural background of Scripture and have fallen for false doctrine. These are not minor disagreements that can be swept under the rug, but are egregious errors that often have serious ramifications and must be addressed. When HRM proponents condemn Christians for not following the Mosaic law and/or extrabiblical Hebrew traditions, then they have crossed a line repeatedly rejected by the apostles. They need to hear the same rebukes that Paul delivered to the Galatians who had been bewitched by teachings very similar to demands made by some in the HRM.

There are real dangers in taking good intentions (learning more about the Hebrew backdrop of Christianity or "walking as Jesus walked") too far. Some in the HRM have created divisions in the body of Christ by labeling non-HRM believers as pagans or accusing them of engaging in pagan practices. They have set up a Christianity consisting of haves and have-nots (i.e., the haves who keep the law and the have-nots who do not).

Some of the people involved in this movement have slipped into believing and teaching a false gospel by promoting “works salvation” when they argue that believers must keep the Mosaic law to maintain their salvation. If salvation is by God’s grace received through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone, as the Bible clearly states (Romans 11:6; Ephesians 2:8–9), then it cannot be based on works of the law, or else it would no longer be by grace. Certainly, Christians should do the good works God has set before them (Ephesians 2:10), but we are not saved by such efforts, nor do those efforts keep us in a state of grace. We can only be saved on the basis of the complete and perfect atoning work of Jesus Christ.

If you have been influenced by the Hebrew Roots Movement, I urge you to carefully read through the book of Galatians. Seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you read. Do not rely on my interpretation of its passages mentioned above or on the interpretation of various HRM teachers. Just carefully and prayerfully read through the letter to see what Paul told his readers. Look closely at the other passages discussed in this article. Think about why none of the apostles ever instructed the Gentile believers to follow the Mosaic law when they had perfect opportunities to do so.

Remember that the kingdom of God is not about food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Recall the simplicity of the gospel, which is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Gentile (Romans 1:16). It is not about the works we might do for God, but what God has already done for us. The gospel message Paul received and delivered is this: “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3–4, (NKJB)

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Greetings Brothers and Sisters!

Well we are back once again, with another video of last Saturday's fellowship and it was wonderful. We were blessed with a fantastic testimony from a sister who was kind enough to share with us the great work that Christ has done in her life, and help us to connect to one another in the realization that He has done that for each of us in one way or another. We thank you her for sharing and hope you enjoy it.

Pastor Scott delivered tonight a powerful sermon on our Spiritual growth, and what it should look like in our lives. We had Colossians 1 preached on this past evening and Pastor Scott did a great job, surely the Spirit is alive and well in his sermons. There are a few cues added into the video to help you follow along with us as well.

We sure are thankful for everyone who came this evening, it was a cold night out and you chose to worship with us. We hope to see each and every person come back, and to bring others along for worship, fellowship and a meal. Contact us anytime through our website as well, we do have a van service that can arrange for rides also. Without taking too much from the video and without further ado, please take a moment to sit back, relax and watch or rewatch this last Saturday's video.

God Bless,

FRF Team

Seasoned with salt...

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:12:04 GMT

Seasoned with Salt

Greetings brothers and sisters!

Last week was fantastic, and we sure are thankful for everyone who came. We had a full house on Saturday, and it's a sight to behold when God brings His people together isn't it?

Pastor Scott returned this Saturday after a hiatus from his surgery, and what a testimony he had of the work God had done thru every step of his surgery and recovery. We are glad he is back, safe and healing well. Saturday, we once again have video for all who would like to revisit the sermon of Pastor Scott's, or for those who were unable to make it but would like to share nonetheless.

We also have 3 testimonies from our fellow brethren, and we thank them for sharing with us all the great work God has done in their lives. Our sermon is on Colossians 4, in regards to all we do, let our speech be seasoned with salt. What we say and what we do is read more often by those who do not read the bible and know God, so we need to be representing the Lord in right manner. And in all we do, most assuredly stay devoted in prayer and thanksgiving, while asking that opportunities may be given us, to share the gospel.

The Gospel, first and foremost is the greatest news we can hear, let us share together and proclaim it in our speech, thought and actions....our entire way of life! Jesus is a wonderful savior, worthy of all honor and praise, rich in mercy and delights in saving those who are lost. Without further ado, here is the link to our video this last Saturday, we hope you enjoy and look forward to worshipping with you each week.

Blessings,

FRF Team

Gathering Restored!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:39:38 GMT

We are back!

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

After a short hiatus from last Saturday, we are back and ready for full fellowship! Even a day of missed fellowship is enough to remind us that we are blessed beyond belief that we can gather in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday for worship, fellowship, great preaching, singing together and of course sharing a meal. Until then (Saturday at 7pm), may you be blessed in keeping fellowship with our Lord in increasing manner.

Blessings,

FRF Team

November 14th, No Service tonight

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 02:47:32 GMT

November 14th, 2020 Saturday Service Cancellation

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

With the ongoing of Covid-19 cases, Gov. Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration coming into effect. At this time we have to call a cancellation of our normal Saturday service for November the 14th. The full layout of information regarding what the Governor has issued can be found

Here .

We will keep everyone updated as to our ability to meet and continue fellowship in the safest measures possible. Please check back frequently or contact us for further information.

Until then, may God bless you deeply by drawing you unto Himself,

Blessings,

FRF Team

Trials...Why We Have Them

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:00:21 GMT

All Things Have A Purpose

Greetings brothers and sisters ,

As promised we have begun back into the realm of regular updates, including recording our meeting time on Saturdays. Pastor Scott has graciously reminded us why we have trials in our lives, better yet, God has given His revelation to James, who wrote it down for us. However, even knowing the very purpose of what a trial is used for in our lives, we often scratch our heads and have this inner desire to ask God why...seems only natural doesn't it? There is a caveat to asking why though, do we ask why in desperation and desire to be free? Or do we ask why in the manner of "what does God want me to learn through this trial and ordeal"?

What about the command to consider it joy when we go through trials and ordeals? Well, Pastor Scott very soundly teaches us what this means, and how it is not only for our good, but to bring Glory to God. Please take some time and watch this weeks video on this very teaching, and contact us for more questions, to any of what we are here and called to do in our humble service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to us that we can share worship and a meal with everyone each week, and we long to continue. Until we meet next, may God bless you with a close relationship with Himself.

FRF Team

Updates Coming Soon!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 06:12:10 GMT

Greetings Everyone!

Brothers and Sisters, it has been several weeks since we have a big update or video posted, but rest assured we have more coming. There has been some upgrades happening right here and we are very excited to share them with you. There are videos of some wonderful sermons, testimonies and encouraging fellowship all on the way. We appreciate and thank you dearly for being so patient and continuing to fellowship with us in person.

Until the next posting, which will be soon, may God bless you with a heart for Jesus Christ forevermore!

FRF Team

Are You the Elect?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:06:19 GMT

Are you of the Elect?

Greetings brothers and sisters,

This past weekend was quite message, we are very thankful for all who came and look forward to next week with you as well. This week's message, we have video for you to see, definitely speaks for itself. Therefore, this week the news writings will be short, but the message will be one that lasts, lasts even into the everlasting, for it is a message from God in His Word.

We welcome you to watch this recent sermon by Pastor Scott, as well as encourage you to come and join us each Saturday for the Word, fellowship, and a meal. Without further ado, here is the latest sermon.

Blessings to you from Faith Recovery Fellowship!

FRF Team

Have Everything?

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:45:52 GMT

Do you have everything you need?

Greetings Brethren,

When you think of that question, what comes to mind? Often enough when we are asking if we have everything we need, we may think of a home, vehicle, food, clothing....the list goes on. However, in that list, is salvation, or eternity, or God there? The good news is that, Christ has given us everything we need to live a life of godliness, there is no external work we need to do to obtain it. This intro will be brief, as we have a wonderful sermon from last Saturday that really dives in deep on this topic. Pastor Scott faithfully expounding scripture as always, by the Grace of God, is in this weeks video, ready for your viewing.

We are so thankful for every one of you that not only comes to be with us each week, but stays for fellowship after every sermon. What blessed thing it is that God would call us together before Him, to witness the good and glorious news of Jesus Christ our Lord. We hope to see you next week, please contact us for anything we may be able to help you with in your spiritual walk with the Lord.

Blessings,

FRF Team

What's in a greeting? Aug 8th

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:10:34 GMT

August 8th FRF - What's in a greeting?

Greetings once again brethren!

This past weekend was phenomenal, so often when we gather for fellowship, the first thing we do is...greet each other right? We often take for granted a greeting these days, and forget that much is included in them. This past weekend, Pastor Scott takes us through the beginning of 2nd Peter chapter 1, and right from the start we learn that there is an incredible wealth of meaning inside what we might see as a simple greeting. Take that just a step further, because in the Word of God, a greeting contains so much treasure, a wealth of knowledge. The video below, if you missed our time together gives a good reminder of why we shouldn't just skim over the bible, nor skim in greeting one another, nor fellowship. Treasure abounds in the Word of God, and as He speaks to us through His Word, let us have ears to hear brothers and sisters.

Please watch, rewatch and share our videos, we long to fellowship with you, we long to share in that immeasurable gift, that is Christ Jesus our Lord. Come....and see.

May God Bless you richly in a life of repentance, and worship, all in love, in Christ,

FRF Team

August 1 FRF

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:18:12 GMT

The Lord's Supper

Greetings brothers and sisters,

This past Saturday was a time we in all Christendom cherish, the Lord's Supper. It is a wonderful time when we can all come together and share in the elements, remembering what Christ has done for us. Our Lord has given his body for us, that we can be joined in one body, His. He also shed His own blood for us, to establish an everlasting covenant with us. We are bought and paid for by a price so high, nothing in all creation could hope to buy us back. Praise God for the sacrifice He made.

Pastor Scott faithfully preaches on what the Apostle Paul meant in his instruction to the church in Corinth, and we are still working on our progress in providing video each week. Below is the video from this weeks fellowship time, we encourage you to watch, join us and contact us right here thru https://www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org.

As always, when we meet, it's always more than just a meal, more than just a sermon, more than just a place to go on Saturday nights. This is a body of believers that care for one another, and we fellowship in the living Word all together. We thank the Lord our God for every one of you each week, and hope to see you again and again. Without further ado, here is this weeks video, blessings!

FRF Team

July 25th FRF

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:43:17 GMT

July 25th Fellowship! Something New!

Greetings Brethren,

This weeks news posting is a bit late, but good things take time. We have a wonderful announcement for this week, the last two weeks we tried something new with posting the audio from our fellowship sermons....this week, we are starting the move towards video. We have our youtube channel up and running, and encourage you to visit each week as we began posting more videos, don't forget to subscribe as well.

Before the video is posted, we just want you to know that "Love" is wonderful, love is also a hard thing to do, but very much well worth it. God is Love, and with Him, we can go beyond our normal boundaries and comforts and love the way He commands of us all. Thankfully the Lord has shown us what it means to love, and to do so without hypocrisy; Pastor Scott this past week has faithfully expounded the scriptures to give us not only a deeper look, but to grow closer and walk in love more than we have before.

We encourage you to take some time and watch this past weekends sermon, we also encourage you to come and fellowship with us, videos are a blessed opportunity we have but can not substitute real fellowship with the church and with God.

Blessings to you and see you soon we hope,

FRF Team

July 18th FRF

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:48:44 GMT

July 18th FRF

Greetings Brethren,

Good afternoon and may you be greeted warmly in the presence of the Lord.

This past weekend, Pastor Jamie gave us a wonderful testimony as well as a great sermon on Hebrews Chapter 4. We are again this week working in recording our sermons, that you may have a first hand experience if you were unable to make it. As always, we are thankful for all who came, miss those were not there, and love you dearly.

These sermons are on SoundCloud if you have the app, or you can listen right through your browser as they are uploaded here on our site. We look forward to seeing you next week.

Remember, worship is not just music, not just studying the bible, not just any single thing, true worship is loving God with all your heart, soul and mind, God is truly worth everything.

Blessings to you,

FRF Team

FRF July 11

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:50:22 GMT

Trying something new this week!

Good day brothers and sisters!

This week we wanted to try something new, and eventually transition into posting not just audio, but video as well. This way everyone can take in the full experience of testimonies, music and preaching. This doesn't mean there will not be a weekly news posting though, it is a blessed honor to be able to share anything of Jesus our Lord to any who will listen. We also encourage our brethren to contact us on our contact page, and share a testimony, a teaching, and anything that will be edifying to the body of Christ. We would love to publish them all, but will be doing just one a week for now. However, you can always come and fellowship with us and share in person, we would love to meet you. I apologize ahead of time for the audio quality, but hope you enjoy it.

God Bless and We love you dearly,

FRF Team

FRF June 20

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:16:21 GMT

Grace alone, faith alone

Greetings brothers and sisters,

Tonight, we gathered, we worshiped, prayed, praised, we had fellowship. Yet all of this, was ordained by God, not one of us, as Pastor Bob boldly, faithfully and truthfully expounded from the scriptures, was of our own accord. Tonight we covered a section of scripture which has more treasure than any of us can fathom, we were in Ephesians 2 1-10.

Pastor Bob, taught what the scriptures so clearly say, and it should both humble us, and bring us great joy. We are reminded that before God had intervened and would draw us to His Son, Jesus Christ; we were dead in our sins and trespasses. To put it bluntly it's no different than one of us standing over a pile of bones, and watching that pile of bones try deciding to follow Jesus. And as Pastor put it tonight, a phrase we should find great relief in..."But God...."

What did he mean by that phrase? Let's start in verse 1, and brethren this is fantastic news about what God has done!

[1]And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, [2]in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. [3]Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. [4] But God , being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, [5]even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), [6]and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, [7]so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. [8]For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; [9]not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10]For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

You see there? But God...! Wow, let us take in for a moment at how great a love God must have for us that He would do this, by his grace, and the gift of faith that He gives us, would do that for those who are dead in their sins and trespasses. What a great and wonderful Savior indeed that we serve, Risen forevermore!

We live in a day and age, where many may tell you, it's your choice and God has nothing to do with it. That my friends is pelagianism rearing it's ugly head. This same teaching also wants all of us to think that none of us are affected by original sin, that is, Adam and Eve's disobedience. Don't believe it brethren, believe God alone, and His Word alone. Left to our own devices, not one sinner wants anything to do with God. Those are are still in their sins, as the scripture says here, and as Jesus said to the Jews in the temple, are children of the devil. This is heartbreaking, to not know God is to not be His own, and is to not know Life Himself.

The good news is that anyone can be saved, anyone God chooses, and we should pray for those who don't know Christ, to be given a new heart, a heart for God. We don't know who is chosen, and who isn't among the ages, but we are called to preach the Gospel, let's do that together with our testimony of what the Lord has done for us. For we were all dead at one point, but now alone, with Christ.

Once again, I can do no justice to the preaching done by our wonderful pastoral brothers, please join us each Saturday, or bible studies throughout the week. If you hear the call today, come and you won't be turned away.

Grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone....Praise God

FRF Team

Saturday June 13th

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:37:11 GMT

FRF News and a birthday too!

Brothers and Sisters,

This past Friday and Saturday were a wonder to be part of. On Friday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Pastor Scott's birthday, who at this point I think is enjoying his 25th birthday for long time now :) . But it was great to see so many who came and fellowship with him, Pastor Scott is more than just a pastor, he is a beloved friend, a mentor, a husband, a brother, a friend and devoted child of God. Happy birthday dear brother, may many more bless your days and ours.

This evening we had a new edition to the worship team who played beautifully on the keyboards for us, brother Steve. We thank you for the wonderful testimony, and how often we see God move in the most unexpected of places too. You are a living testimony to the Glory of God's grace and love.

Pastor Scott touched on a very important part of what we do as Christians, and how such an invitation to prayer, is vital to the development of our spiritual maturity. Tonight's scripture covered 1st Tim chapter 2.

Paul's ultimate desire that we can see is that the Gospel go forth, it mattered not where he was, or who he was in front of, it mattered that he preached the Gospel wherever he was and to whomever he was in front of. The Gospel, friends, is what saves lives, and how can one hear the Gospel if one does not go and testify to it? Prayer also fosters relationships, you will find how you live and treat others will change if you are actively praying for them, humbling yourself and being broken-hearted over another enough to pray that God will work in their lives. It also fosters our relationship with God. How often do we pray to just ask God for something tangible? Do we pray to ask him to change our hearts? Our desires? How we view God in all His Holiness? May we no longer look to God and treat Him as if He were some Cosmic Genie simply there to grant all the desires of our own hearts! Instead, let us go unto Him who intercedes on our behalf forever, and ask of Him what He desires, and the strength to walk in what He asks of us.

A final thing to note is the times Paul was writing this, he was living under Nero's authority, who was known to harbor incredible vitriol towards Christians, that he would crucify them, then light them as candles to light the road into Rome. Paul urged us, by the Spirit mind you, to pray for those in authority over us, that we might live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

As always a simple news section cannot due justice to the blessed preaching we hear each Saturday, nor can it substitute the fellowship with Living bread (The Word) and a shared meal. Urge you we do, come by and fellowship with us, our world and our lives know all too well that which is bad news....Come, hear the Good news friends.

Thank you and blessings,

FRF Team

Blessed Return

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 27 May 2020 00:27:41 GMT

Welcome Back!

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

Our first full fledged gathering this last Saturday, was absolutely wonderful. The Lord has greatly blessed us with His presence, and an abundance of people who came to gather. How great indeed is the Lord our God, how great indeed. We began our evening with our worship team, lead by brother Tom, and as always a great selection of music in which to worship by. Let's not forget though, worship is not merely music, it is through study of His Word, living for Jesus daily, and of course our testimony.

Each one of us has a beautiful testimony, and it is unique to each of us as well. God is so involved in our lives from beginning to end, and He walks us through every step of the road in our life, with each step comes a variety of experiences in our life. Tonight, we were graced to hear the testimony of a young brother who comes from the dream center of alaska. The dream center is a program that aims to help young men and women in discipleship and equipping them to lead a purposeful, successful life. We encourage you to visit their website at http://www.dreamceterak.org. They offer a great deal of tools that many of us, at certain points in our lives, need. And just like that, our testimony of the Grace of God increases. May our proclamation of the mighty works of God in our lives ever increase.

Tonight's sermon covered the area of 1 Tim verse 12 thru 18, and was faithfully presented by Pastor Scott. Tonight we were reminded that everyone, no matter how long they have been saved, needs to stay true to the Word of God. We must faithfully guard His Word in our Hearts, minister it truthfully, and correct those who teach falsely. The Apostle Paul was reminding Timothy of just this. We also see that Paul had turned Hymenaeus and Alexander over to Satan, not for their destruction but that they would be taught not to blaspheme. Paul begin in verse 12 reminding Timothy of his own testimony, regarding how even paul was formerly a blasphemer, persecutor and violent aggressor. Then we see how God had shown Paul mercy, which greatly magnifies the Glory of God so much so. We are reminded of this, because Paul being a pharisee, thought he was doing the Lord's work, yet we see he was a false teacher until his conversion. Let me just say this brothers, stay true in worship to God in His Word, submit to God and you see be greatly protected by His word. Listen to testimony given in the bible, hear testimony from fellow brothers and sisters, it is greatly encouraging, and always remember to give yours, if anyone should ask.

We long to see you at our next gathering, there is always room for you who read this. May the Lord bless you and keep you,

FRF Team

Back in Full!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:14:03 GMT

We're back!

My fellow brothers and sisters!

We have terrific news today. After a long and arduous journey these last few months, with the latest updates and mandates from Gov. Dunleavy for phase 3/4 (General) and (Detailed) , not only is Alaska back open, but more importantly...Church! As of today, Friday the 22nd of May 2020, we are open back to normal operations like we were pre-covid19.

This means that we will have full worship services, so our Saturday night fellowship meal has returned. All of our meetings, studies, classes, everything is back the way it was, and the way we were hoping it would be. We want to thank every one of you for your patience in all of this, your love and loyal fellowship with us. We want to thank everyone who made it possible to be together, our Pastors, Elders, and board members. And most of all, let us all join together and giving thanksgiving and praise to the only Lord and God, Jesus Christ. Without the Lord, we would have nothing and be nothing, yet in the Lord, we have all things.

We urge you with love, to come and worship together this Saturday evening, the BBQ Grill has arrived for our first meal, we hope to see you here. Please bring a friend, neighbor, loved one, enemy, any and all to hear the Word of God. Let us also remember to give thanks to the Lord for those who gave their all, as we come upon memorial day. Let's honor what they laid down their life for, by living for Jesus Christ.

Blessings to you all,

FRF Team

May 16th FRF

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Wed, 20 May 2020 05:12:47 GMT

May 16th, Saturday Fellowship

Greetings Brethren,

We had a wonderful gathering this past Saturday, and a journey...what a journey it was. We were blessed by getting to hear our own worship pastor Tom's testimony. We were blessed to hear his journey of Christlike living from beginning to end, in music...more specifically his Guitar. As a witness to it myself, I think we who made it on Saturday can all agree that God has given brother Tom not only a tremendously powerful testimony, but a blessed Talent at playing guitar.

Let's get to it shall we? If you were unable to attend, we missed you, that's for sure. We hope you can make it next time, your presence is cherished.

Pastor Scott delivered a powerful sermon tonight, truly blessed by the Lord to preach the way he does. We were reminded tonight that, we all like to call the shots in our lives. We like to make plans, directions and steps in every way. Our problem though, is exactly that...we call the shots. In order to being living for Christ, and following after the one true King, we need to remember that it is God who directs our lives. We are urged to submit to God, and listen to his direction. How can we do that you ask? We must be in the Word beloved. There is a surefire way to hear the voice of God, out loud even....all you have to do is read the Bible out loud.

Our scripture reading tonight covered 1 Tim 1:1-11. We see that Paul is urging Timothy to stay in Ephesus, God had great plans for Ephesus and he used Timothy for them, and since Timothy obeyed, he was blessed greatly to serve in a city known for decadence, opulence, and rampant pagan idolatry. Yet in the hardest of times, even while ill, as we can see when Paul urges Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach, God is faithful to His Word. Everything is about glorifying Jesus, and God gives us greater grace in humility to serve Him. Faith and the Law, well they mix as well as oil and water. The Law is good, it is Holy and it shows us how much we desperately need the grace of God. We cannot be righteous by the Law, it produces only a death sentence. Grace, gives life. We are not free to do whatever we please, but we are free so that we can do whatever God pleases to do within us. That God would even choose us at all, is humbling. Let us surrender, let's follow God's direction together.

We hope to see you next week!

May God Bless you and keep you,

FRF Team

May 9th FRF News

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:35:15 GMT

May 9th Saturday Night

Greetings Brethren,

What a night we had down here at Faith Recovery Fellowship. We were greatly blessed by a wonderful gathering, where we were all able to meet, greet, worship and learn together. Worship Pastor Tom and the music group lead us with some great musical renditions. That alone was enough to warm the heart, after not meeting for what seemed like so long, was like a nice iced tea on a hot summer day.

Pastor Scott prepared a great sermon for us, as he preached on what it meant to "Live a humble life before God", I'm sure many of us, if not all felt the conviction that comes only by the Holy Spirit's leading. A very important thing stressed these evening, as an inward look at our own lives. We cannot live a double minded or "One foot in with God, One foot in with the world" type of life. This very thing is all too common and all too easy, and we often don't even notice how much we do it. A prime cause in our doing this, as Pastor Scott preached this evening, was pride. Pride is the very enemy of God, and it is the very thing we hold on to in the smallest of things, causing the biggest of problems. Brethren, God hates pride but loves a humble heart. When we walk humbly in this Christian life of ours, we walk with God, and it is at this time we often experience our greatest blessings. Walking humbly means being able to fulfill the Great Commission, which is an amazing gift to us. God's desire is to see His Son lifted up and glorified in our lives, and walking in submission to our Lord, is the first step in a humble heart. There is so much more just this Saturday evening that was given in a wonderful sermon. How we hope to see you next Saturday, until then, submit to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, what a great and glorious King we serve!

Scripture in tonight's sermon

2nd Cor 10:3-5

James 4:3-10

Blessings,

FRF Team

May 8th, Phase II of Reopening

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 07 May 2020 19:37:47 GMT

Phase II Reopening, May 8th 2020

Greetings Brethren,

The journey isn't over yet, but we are on the rise now. As of this Friday, May the 8th, we will see phase II go live. This will have a wonderful effect for us who gather to worship. As you know, gathering to worship our Lord is who we are, and it just isn't the same without everyone here. Even though we have had a lockdown for sometime now though, we have all been in the presence of God, He never leaves us nor forsakes us. Just as He is the Good Shepherd, He has led us back together for corporate worship in larger gatherings. He alone is Worthy, Amen? Below is an excerpt from the reopening plan , of which we are in phase I until Friday, that gives an outline of what is to come. We are thankful to have you all as brothers and sisters in Christ, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by clicking here .

Phase Key Components Protective Guidelines To Slow Transmission

Phase I

Implementation

April 24, 2020

• Most non-essential businesses reopen, with safeguards

• 25% capacity for most businesses, and allowances for outdoor services

• Small gatherings of fewer than 20 allowed, with social distancing

• Social distancing, table spacing, no waiting rooms

• Elective medical services available, with limitations

• Suspended visitation will continue at state residential institutions

• Bars and entertainment venues (i.e. theaters, bowling alleys, bingo parlors, gaming

centers) remain closed

• Interstate and international travelers still required to quarantine for 14 days upon

arrival in Alaska

• Schools remain closed to students through the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Phase II

Implementation

May 8, 2020

• 50% capacity for businesses such as retail, restaurants, personal care and offices

• 25% capacity for gyms, bars, libraries and theaters

• Swimming pools open to 50% of pool capacity

• Walk-ins allowed for restaurants and bars

• Social and religious gatherings of up to 50 people, including non-household members

(with social distancing)

The next phases are still to be determined for dates and times, yet rest assured we will have them up as soon as we receive them. All of us at FRF are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday, or at any of our meetings throughout the week!

May the Lord Bless and you,

FRF Team

FRF Saturdays Return!

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Tue, 05 May 2020 23:28:19 GMT

Great news, Saturday Fellowship returns!

FRF Saturday Night will begin meeting at 7 pm Saturday Evening May 9th, 2020. With the current Mandate in place we will not be able to serve a meal which has been our regular practice. Bottled water will be provided.

This lock down situation is not going to last much longer, however under the most current mandate we are able to meet for fellowship, music and time together in God's Word. Come and worship with us this Saturday evening. Fellowship is a blessed gift from our Lord, and we most assuredly enjoy our time together. Let us take a moment to thank our Lord for this gift, we truly hope to see you here this coming Saturday night.

In Christ Service,

Pastor Scott

April 27th News

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:57:46 GMT

Update on the Euthus House!

The new FRF Euthus House (reentry house) is ready for occupancy. This is the culmination of several years of prayer and effort to bring reentry housing to the valley with a strong faith based emphasis. Faith Recovery Fellowship is committed to the ministry of helping returning citizens from Alaska institutions get a firm foundation as they assimilate back into society here in the Mats-u Valley. Many of you have been committed to this ministry and we are grateful for your prayerful involvement.

What a fantastic bit of news indeed. As many of you know, we often find that the Lord always brings something good out of nothing. When we are down, God is up. When we are weak, He is strong. When we were homeless, and fatherless, He adopted us as His very own and gave us an eternal home. This has been a great road and we are eager to share all of this with you. Pictures will follow shortly, until then, stay safe during these times and contact us through phone or our website.

God Bless,

Pastor Scott

April 6th Update

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:47:50 GMT

April 6th Update

Greetings Brethren,

We have received some bit of good news as of recent, and we would like to share the response from the Governor's office. This has to do with our ability to meet in small groups, such as bible study, TUMI, and other small meeting opportunities at our FRF Office. Please keep in mind that we still need to coordinate our group meeting times, so we humbly ask that you contact us ahead of time to schedule. We would greatly enjoy seeing you here and do not want to turn anyone away. This is the letter we would like to share: (Full details here "DHSS Mandate" )

Dear Network Family:

I’m following up to my note I sent to you on Saturday, March 28th, concerning the

new COVID-19 Health Mandates that Governor Dunleavy announced on Friday

March 27th.

I emailed the Governor’s office and asked the following question: Under Health

Mandate 12, may our pastors and their staff or volunteers, as long as they

practice social distancing, with no more than 10 gathered, serve their

communities as an "essential business?" The basic question: Are churches

"essential business?"

Here is the unedited answer from Bryan J. Fisher, Incident Commander:

Bill,

If your constituents can comply with Health Mandate 011 and 012, under

"Alaska's Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure" Attachment A, Section

II., b., 6., 20. All other businesses that can maintain Social Distancing

Requirements (defined below) and prohibit congregations of no more than 10

people in the business at a time (including employees), and

III. SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS. a. “Social Distancing Requirements”

includes maintaining at least six-foot social distancing from other

individuals, washing hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds as

frequently as possible or using hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol,

covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly

cleaning high-touch surfaces, and not shaking hands, they can continue their

Work.

Regards,

Bryan J. Fisher

Incident Commander

Alaska State Emergency Operations Center/Unified Command

AK-DHSEM-20-Z-004

2020 COVID-19 Response

State Coordinating Officer

FEMA-3446-EM-AK

Basically, what this means for our churches, if you want to assemble a small

team of less than 10 persons, a combination of paid staff and volunteers,

practicing the strict standards of social distancing and sanitizing, you may be

in your building together executing the “essential services” of your work.

If your local Mayor or City Manager gives you mandates that are stricter than those

of the Governor, you need to carefully follow the local recommendations and

mandates. If your local official recommendations and mandates are not as

restrictive, you need to follow the Governor’s recommendations and mandates.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. You are in my thoughts

and prayers.

Sincerely in Christ,

Bill Welch

What does this mean? Well it means we can once again meet in small gatherings! Good news indeed. Remember to stay safe, keep our hands washed and faces covered if possible.

With this in mind, we sincerely look forward to hearing from you, and remember that Jesus our Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever. No matter what trials come, it is for our good and His Glory. Let us join together in worship, study and praise.

God bless and see you soon!

FRF Team

Gatherings Cancelled

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:05:38 GMT

Gatherings cancelled/postponed

Greetings brothers and sisters,

Due to current events ongoing with regards to COVID-19 Coronavirus, there has been a state mandate issued in how we gather for the foreseeable future. You can go directly to the mandate by clicking here . In essence, the new state mandate just released is as follows:

"All individuals shall cease participation in public or private gatherings that include non-household members, regardless of the number of people involved. This includes, but is not limited to; weddings, faith gatherings, graduations, and funeral events."

As we fall into this mandate, it is our duty as God has given in Romans 13 to obey the law of the land. As the government in authority over us is using this mandate as a means of public safety and health concerns, we would not be in violation of God's command for us to obey as the government is not using this as a means of persecution of the church.

We truly will miss gathering with each and every one of you each week, until this mandate is removed from effect. Please be safe, be mindful of one another by showing love in every opportunity and above all, trust the Lord our God. God is Sovereign, nothing is out of His control and He loves his Church dearly...let's remind one another of this always. May the Lord bless you and keep you, in every season.

FRF Team

March 21st 2020

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:44:11 GMT

A Word of encouragement

An encouragement from Pastor Scott

In current affairs here in Alaska, in the Nation and worldwide there is an overwhelming concern of the unknown! That concern is dominated by one word “fear”. Fear that is expressed in many different ways: panic, hatred, blame casting, negativity, hording, theft and because of the unknown repercussion’s isolation. Sometimes isolation is necessary because of health concerns, but if we are not careful it results in separation, which is contrary to God’s plan for the body of Christ.

God’s desire for us is unity, and in that unity strength through supporting and encouraging one another through prayer, fellowship and reflecting on the truth of God’s sovereign control over all things. If we loose sight of this foundation truth we are going to fail in our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ.

We need as believers in Christ to first of all find encouragement in God and His Word and secondly encourage each other with the same encouragement that we have received. Sharing encouraging words is life giving to those we come in contact with, those we share life with and those who desperately need an encouraging word.

Let us be sure that are words of encouragement are true and Christ centered, always sharing the love of Christ and the promise of salvation in the midst of a sinful and perverse generation.

Pastor Scott

March 19th COVID-19 News

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:04:19 GMT

March 19th FRF COVID-19 News

Greetings brethren, during these trying times of outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), concern has arisen regarding how we should meet. We want to first remind everyone that God is Sovereign, nothing is outside his control, nor can anyone but the Lord instruct us in regards on how and when we can meet ( Heb 10:25 ). With that said, the bible also instructs us to be prudent in such times as these ( Proverbs 22:3;27:12 ). Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected in every way, shape and form. Faith Recovery Fellowship has been blessed with such a wonderful ministry opportunity in the people we are able to fellowship with and cherish the time we have together. We are faced with a sorrowful decision regarding postponing our weekly meetings on Saturday nights, yet given current events we feel it is wise to do so until further notice. We will be available through our website or through our office number (hours limited) and will be helping in any way that we can. God is glorious and even in times of trials, we lack no good thing. As God reminded the Israelites during the 40 years in the desert that they lacked nothing ( Deut 2:7 ), let us be spurred on by His Word and find hope no matter what we go through. Even though we may be separated during this time, we remain closer than ever in spirit with each of you. Please contact us through our website at www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org for any questions that you may have.

* Our small groups (10 or less people) held during the week, such as bible study and others, will continue to be held. If during this time you are interested in joining our small groups, please contact us through our website at www.faithrecoveryfellowship.org . We look forward to having you!

May God bless each of you as we persevere in the faith, in Christ, in his Spirit and in his good will ( Heb 10:23 ). Lastly, let us all peer deeply into the Word of God and be reminded of this great truth as written in Romans chapter 8:

38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers , 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

FRF Team

FRF March 7th

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:04:50 GMT

March 7th 2020 Fellowship News

This Saturday night was a blast! We were blessed with Pastor Bob from Adult/Teen challenge preaching about what it means to have a new life in Christ. Our worship team did an amazing job with music, and as we all sang to the Lord together, a great sense of joy filled each of us. Joy that never ends, and a joy that we forever get to worship God in all His glory, is such a great reminder as we joined together this evening.

Pastor Bob lead us thru Galatians 1, reminding us what it means to hold true to the Gospel as given by God, freed from the bonds of sin, that we may hear and obey what God has spoken with such thanksgiving. Hearing a testimony as we did tonight about our old life versus our new life, was such a wondrous reminder of that Good News the Gospel does declare and sets us so free.

As we ended the evening with a delicious chicken dinner, bonds between brethren grow ever stronger when we share not only meals, but life in Christ together. Please join us next Saturday, the doors are open, and all are welcome! Blessings and see you next week!

Tuesday Bible Study

FaithRFWeb@gmail.com (FRF Web) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:39:07 GMT

Tuesday Morning Studies

Every Tuesday morning, we gather at 8 AM to dive into the Bible, fellow men live, laugh, learn and drink coffee together as we focus our eyes on Christ. Join us as we yearn to know Jesus evermore.

Fellowship News

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:41:15 GMT

Good things to come..

Faith Recovery Fellowship is dedicated to helping others in coming to the Lord Jesus Christ, upcoming is 3 new locations in our hopes. We have great hope in reaching those in Bethel, Nome, and Palmer soon!

Saturday Fellowship

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:38:28 GMT

Fellowship Time!

Every Saturday night, like minded believers all gather to hear the Gospel, share testimony, worship...and plus we share a meal afterward. Come and join us at 7 PM every Saturday, we look forward to seeing you!