April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Brian Groot

As Jesus begins the next section of the Sermon on the Mount we meet instructions that appear to stand in tension with something he said earlier. Are our good works supposed to be observed by others, or not? As we work through Jesus’ words we see him answering three “how” questions: how do we resolve apparent contradictions, how do we understand hyp…

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Jason Sterling May 5, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

Undemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do by sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh. And for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement…

Von Drew Hood

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Faith OPC Pastor

Paul’s description of Adam’s sin and Christ’s obedience helped frame our discussion of WLC 22–27 this morning as we dove into the bad news of Adam’s sin and its devastating effects, trying to bear in mind as we did so how the one man’s obedience is not like the trespass, for Christ’s obedience is able to undue all the damage Adam’s sin has wrought.…

Today we look at David's handling of the consequences of Saul's sin. There is much to discuss and learn in this chapter.

What does Christian love look like? What makes it unique? In this challenging paragraph we consider the object of the love the Lord requires, its nature, and its motivation. We also look at the practical help offered, as well as the examples of Jesus and Stephen.

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Jamie Peterson April 28, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jamie Peterson

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Andrew Barshinger

Today we focused on Psalm 121, and Westminster Catechism 18–21, 30. Join us as we consider the Lord's good providence in all things.

Of the role of the law of Moses in the life of a Christian. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you please join me in prayer. Merciful Father, from you are all the blessings of the light. And even in our darkness, you are near to us. We praise you for your manifest goodness. We thank you for your Holy word delivered to your church for the f…

Von Matt Cadora

A return to Jerusalem; a new coup; a powerful general; a wise woman; a list of officials. What do we make of a chapter including such diverse materials? How does it bring David’s story to a conclusion of sorts, and how do we assess the ending? How does it link both backwards and forwards? Join us as we consider 2 Samuel 20.…

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

How would Jesus transform our response to adversity? Where can we find the strength to show the meekness he calls blessed? Join us as Jesus confronts our confusion of justice and revenge, as we explore the meekness he requires, and as we look to him as our example and so much more.

Dr. Alan Carter April 21, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Dr. Alan Carter

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Join us as we consider the Westminster Larger Catechism Q's. 11–17.

Father, as my words are true to your word, may they be taken to heart. But if my words should stray from yours, may they be quickly forgotten. I pray this in the name and in the power of Jesus Christ. Amen. Well, the signs of spring are beginning to abound. Many gardeners have started seedlings in pots by windows, and a few have decided to brave th…

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Von Drew Hood

Absalom’s coup has failed and David’s son is dead, but David continues to be caught between his role as father and his role as king. How can he and the people move forward? Will he resume his reign over the nation, or will it continue to fracture and rebel? And where is God in this picture? Join us as we continue in 2 Samuel!…

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Join us as we look at Psalm 19 and begin our adventure through the Westminster Learger Catechism.

What would it look like if we consistently loved the truth in thought, word, and deed? In this passage Jesus puts his finger on the problem of broken word and broken oaths, lays bare the aggravation of mincing words and finding loopholes, and calls upon us to love the truth in thought, word, and deed, even as he who is the way, the truth, and the l…

Jason Sterling April 14, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

In the world we live in, paying someone up front for the work they promised to do is usually considered foolish. Half now, half on completion, something like that. Why? Because once they have our money, what’s the incentive to finish the job? The objection that Paul addresses is similar. Paul, all this grace up front is going to keep people from a …

Von Matt Cadora

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Faith OPC Pastor

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Von Rev. Jim Brown

Will the kingdom of heaven be inhabited by pirates, with eye patches and hooks for hands? Jesus has strong words for us on adultery, lust, the fight against sin, and divorce. Join us as we consider the seriousness of sinful desires, our duty to fight sin, and the role of God’s mercy.

Jason Sterling April 7, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Romans 6. What a great way to move from Easter back to Romans, just as Jesus died and was raised to life, so too we are dead to sin and alive to him. We look to the reading of God’s word if you join me in prayer. Living God, we ask you to help us to hear your Holy word that we may truly understand and that in understanding we may believe and believ…

Von Matt Cadora