http://fbcwashington.org en © http://fbcwashington.org Pastor Josh Monda Pastor Josh Monda pastor@fbcwashington.org pastor@fbcwashington.org These are the sermon from First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. FBC exists to glorify Christ by calling people to KNOW Him, GROW in HIm, and to SHARE Him with others. These are the sermons of First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. These are the sermon from First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. FBC exists to glorify Christ by calling people to KNOW Him, GROW in HIm, and to SHARE Him with others. These are the sermons of First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. These are the sermon from First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. FBC exists to glorify Christ by calling people to KNOW Him, GROW in HIm, and to SHARE Him with others. These are the sermons of First Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois. http://clovermedia.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/store/22/22200f1a-d008-4ab7-9f77-aed85f66ea9c/thumbnails/mobile/d4f22eef-1a11-4558-8c46-4ff318f985a0.png http://fbcwashington.org no Sermons, Sermon, FBC Washingon, First Baptist Church Washington, Illinois, Baptist Sermons, Southern Baptist Sermons, Pastor Josh Monda, Josh Monda, Washington Illinois, Exegetical Sermons, Biblical Sermons Pastor Josh Monda Talk is cheap! Making a covenant commitment is not just talk. In this message we will see 5 aspects of Making a covenant commitment and then next week we will look a little deeper into some of the specifics of the covenant, but today 5 aspects of the covenant and my prayer is that as we look at this, we can use it to reflect on our own lives. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2326890 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:33 Pastor Josh In this section, we find that the Jews are pleading with God for mercy in their situation. Up until this point, there had been a great deal of progress. The walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt, and the city repopulated. However, the city itself still remained in ruins, and they still had enemies all around them. Therefore the people fo God cry out to God for the same mercy He showed their forefathers. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2309404 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:16 Pastor Josh As we continue to read this prayer in Nehemiah 9, we understand it is full of rich instruction about who God is, who we are, and how God has worked on behalf of His people, which should lead us to praise. Now what we will see in these verses is that Israel is prone to sin, but God is rich in mercy, and we will see this over and over again. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2290106 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:35 Pastor Josh A few weeks ago, I had said that this section of Nehemiah is the longest prayer recorded in Scripture, and it is recounting the history of Israel as a nation. The prayer begins with the creation and then goes all the way through their captivity, and as we read this, I trust you could see that over and over again, it was declaring how great God is. In fact, I believe that we will see that God is to be exalted for who He is, for His plan, for His power, and for His provision. That God is indeed great and greatly to be praised. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2274488 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:27 Pastor Josh The story of the birth of Jesus is so much more than a nice story that makes people feel good. It is in fat the most crucial news that anyone one the face of the earth could ever hear. The Bible is clear that all have sinned, all are apart from Christ and all are under God’s condemnation making the incarnation supremely vital. Listen in to this message to find out why. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2263519 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:26 Pastor Josh So this section Nehemiah gives us an idea of what happened when revival, or as we talked about last week, Biblical Renewal comes. The people have received the Word of God, and where the word is received and honored, it will bear fruit. Their hearts have been saturated with God's Word, and it has accomplished a great work in their lives. So we see in these verses that which is acceptable worship and that God is indeed worthy of worship. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2247195 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:15 Pastor Josh Nehemiah 8 is a focus on God’s Word. The wall was completed in chapter six. In chapter seven, provision is made for security, and we see the perseverance of the people. Things are looking pretty good at this point. However, something important is missing because there is no spiritual vitality; the people needed renewal. So what we will see is six things focusing on God's Word. We will see a request for God's Word, a reading of it, a reverence for it, a response to it, a reaction to it, and finally, the requirement of it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2233695 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 01:01:21 Pastor Josh Chapter 7 starts with three verses describing the precautions that Nehemiah took to guard the city against attack, and that wraps up the first half of the book. Verses 4-73 look forward to the reforms of the second half of the book by showing how Nehemiah went about repopulating the city. The entirety of the chapter is lesson in perseverance with people. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2222845 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:10 Pastor Josh So far, Nehemiah in the rebuilding of this wall has had to stand up to the violent threats of the enemy in chapter 5. Then in chapter 5, he had to deal with internal conflict between the wealthy Jews and the poor Jews. He has been tested as a leader. The wall is almost done, and the breaches have been repaired, the wall is complete except for the door in the gates. The enemy does not give up, and here in chapter 6, he hits again with four types of opposition: intrigue, innuendo, intimidation, and infiltration. In the first three, Satan moves, and Nehemiah responds, and the last one Nehemiah’s moves, and Satan responds, so let's learn how to triumph over opposition. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2209311 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:51 Pastor Josh Why do we have money? What do we do with our money and can it be used to bring God glory? In this message, we will see how many of the Jews were not bringing God glory with their finances and how that changed. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2194609 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:57 Pastor Josh As a follower of Christ, our resolve will be continually tested. In this passage of scripture, we will notice that progress is not made without being ready for battle. Do you understand that along with building God’s kingdom there is a battle? What does it mean to trust in the Sovereignty of God in the midst of the battle? Listen to today’s message to find out. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2176622 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:52 Pastor Josh We live in discouraging times. What are we to do when we find ourselves discouraged? How can we overcome discouragement and what sort of things do we need to look for when it comes to the cause of discouragement. In today’s message, we will learn about discouragement and how to overcome it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2164710 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:42 Pastor Josh In Nehemiah 4:1-9 we see that Nehemiah faces some pretty fierce opposition. In this message,​ we will focus in on that opposition and how Nehemiahresponded​d to it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2153515 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:21 Pastor Josh Before any church can be successful, the people must realize and understand that God’s work is for everyone. In this message, we will first see the characteristics of the people and we will see how they came together to build the wall. No matter how poor your assessment of your gifting is you can be used but the Lord to accomplish so much. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2139592 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:44 Ben Davidson There are times that we think we know more than God. The Scripture provides the believer with life-giving counsel and joy. In Today’s message Pastor, Ben unpacks what it looks like to go the Scriptures which is the source of this life-giving​ counsel and joy. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2124252 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:32 Pastor Josh Nehemiah was preparing for the Lord’s work. Two questions to ask of yourself Can God trust me? And secondly, am I faithful? These are important qquestionsto ask when preparing for the Lord’s work. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2101409 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:14 Pastor Josh How does the providence of God intersect with our lives and what does it all mean? Does prayer really change anything? These questions and more are answered in today’s message. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2088400 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:52 Pastor Josh Monda This is our final message in our Who's Your One series. In this message we look at the disciple Andrew and how thought he is seemingly insignificant the Lord uses him with great significance. Do we pass others by that we think are insignificant? Who are you sharing the gospel with? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2056729 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:58 Pastor Josh Monda Often times as Christians we will say that we believe in a literal hell but we will live in such a way that says we down really believe it. How should our view of hell motivate us towards evangelism? Is hell real and what does the Bible teach us about it? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2045459 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:28 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will focus on what one can do. One invitation to church, one message of hope, one neighbor, one coworker, one friend. Here is my question, can you name one person who has come to Christ through your invitation or witness? May we focus in on the one because we know that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation according to Romans 1:16. The apostle Paul in that same passage, indicated he was not ashamed of the gospel. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2030179 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:28 Pastor Josh Every one of us should be on mission to bring our friends to Jesus. We will encoutner obstacles but we must trust in the power of Christ to do only what he can do. May we do all we can to see the lost won to Christ. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2020188 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:46 Matthew 4:18-22 It is impossible to be a Christian and not be a disciple. The term disciple is very clear it makes it clear what you become when you follower Jesus, and in Matthew 4 we have Jesus choosing the first disciples, and I think we see what it means to be a Christian. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2010129 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:44 Dr. Joe Gardner Is following Christ worth it? Is our life about what we accumulate or is it about Christ? Will you focus on the eternal that can be enjoyed forever? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2001165 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:16 Dr. Joe Gardner Today Dr. Joe Gardner talks about saving and sustaing grace. Do you know this grace? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=2001131 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:51 Pastor Josh Monda This book deals with Godly relationships, I would like us to see some principles for Godly relationship this morning specifically in how Paul relates to Philemon. This is not some sort of comprehensive list, but I think they are some things that we would do well to learn and put into practice in our church life for the glory of God and the furtherance of the gospel. So let's look at some of these principles for Godly relationships. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1980986 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:36 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will see how God transforms us through the Gospel He transforms our character, our connection with others, and our connection with Him. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1968051 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:53 Pastor Josh In this message we go back over the 9 marks of a healthy church. We look at all of the messages in the healthy church series today in the first message we had the introduction, then we spoke about expositional preaching then biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, memberships, discipline, discipleship and growth, deacons, and ended with elders. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1955994 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:52 Pastor Josh So today we are going first to see the qualifications for church leadership, then we will see the Charismatic nature of Church leadership, the Christlikeness of Church leadership. Remember that we are using the book 9 Marks of a healthy church by Mark Dever for this series and these points all come out of that book. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1943808 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:23 Pastor Josh Christianity has always recognized the need for authority in society, in the home and also in the church. We are going to talk about that a little bit today, So what we are going to look at is a congregational context, and then we will look at the qualifications of a deacon, to help us to be able to identify what a deacon is. Finally, we will see the responsibilities of a deacon Now before we go any further, I believe it is essential that we understand that scripture seems to make it very clear that there are two offices within a church and they are deacons and elders and both of those offices are plural. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1937570 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:14 Pastor Josh A healthy church is characterized by having members who are seriously concerned with their spiritual growth. In a healthy church, people actually want to get better at following Jesus. So today we are going to look at some questions 1. What does the Bible say about spiritual growth? 2. How do we spiritually grow as a church and individually? 3. Is it spiritual growth really all that important? 4. What if we don't grow? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1924454 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:32 Pastor Josh Church discipline gets to the heart of the question. Are we to live as Christians on our own? Do our obligation to one another only involve encouraging one another positively? Or do they include a responsibility to speak honestly to each other's faults, shortcomings, departures from Scripture or specific sins? Does our responsibilities before God ever include making such matters public? So as we have done previously, we are going to look at some questions this morning. Is all church discipline negative, what is it, What does the Bible say about it, how have past Christians handled it, would our Church ever do such a thing, why we should practice it, and what happens if we refuse. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1915204 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:33 Pastor Josh Monda Continuing our study on what is a healthy church today we look at church membership​. The average SBC church has an inflated membership roster one study showed the typical Southern Baptist Church has 176 members, 69 of whom are present at the typical Sunday morning worship service. In this message, we will answer three questions that I hope will help us rethink church membership. 1. What is a church? 2. Why join a church? 3. What does membership entail? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1904452 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:29 Pastor Josh This morning I want us to consider how it is that we are to tell others this great message that has changed us. How do we share the gospel? How do we evangelize? To do so, we are going to consider 4 questions. 1. What is Evangelism? 2. Who should evangelize? 3. Why shoe we evangelize? 4. How should we evangelize? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1893692 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:52 Pastor Josh Moda So is real and lasting change even possible? What does the Bible say about real, lasting personal change? Today we want to see the change that takes place in conversion. Because a Biblical understanding of conversion is one characteristic of a healthy church. So today we are going to ask five questions about conversion to help us better understand it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1885275 Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:47 Pastor Josh Today we continue our study looking at a healthy church. The focus of this message is The Gospel. The hope of the gospel is the hope of knowing the glory of God in the face of Christ. It is the hope of seeing him clearly and knowing him fully. It is the hope of becoming like Christ as we see him as he is. So what is this good news that we speak of what is this gospel message? Is it a message that God is love? Or a message that we are all okay or a message that Jesus is my friend, or is it a message that I need to try harder to live right what is the good news? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1877397 Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:06 Pastor Josh Last week we looked at expositional preaching. Our concern, however, is not only with how we are taught but more importantly, what we are taught. We should want pastors who preach from God's Word, with that said we should carefully listen to what the Pastor says and determine whether what he says is according to the Word of God. We don't need preachers that just make a claim to preach from the Word; we need pastors whose sermons are clearly in line with what the Word of God actually teaches. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1868386 Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:31 Pastor Josh Monda An expositional preacher seeks to have his congregation fed by the entirety of God's word, therefore, making for a healthy congregation. The expositional preacher's authority begins and ends with Scripture. When a preacher speaks, he is called to have the authority to speak fromGod as long as they are speaking God's words. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1858145 Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:46 Pastor Josh Monda This message addresses two main things. First, what are you looking for? Second what is a healthy church and under what is a healthy church we will look at our Christianity, what a church is and is not, what every church should aspire to be and how it is we can display the character of God. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1848031 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:02 Pastor Josh Luke's gospel has been building to this one final miracle. Nothing that has happened before the resurrection has any meaning if Christ did not rise from the grave. If Christ did not rise from the grave then his virgin birth is meaningless, the miracles he performed are meaningless, his teachings are meaningless, and even his crucifixion would be meaningless if Christ remains dead we are in a pitiful state. Everything in this gospel hangs on this final chapter. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1840248 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:41 Pastor Josh Monda This passage of scripture reveals to us something that many do not know, and that is true and lasting peace. We see a peace that the world cannot give nor take away a peace that is offered by God that comes only through the person and work of Jesus Christ and the question for us to answer is, do we want that peace? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1833217 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:59 Eric Dupree The cross calls, redeems, and assures. It calls to a different faith, redeems despite our past, assures victory over the enemy. Listen is as Eric preaches on Reclaiming the power of the cross. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1822704 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:17 Pastor Josh Monda We come to this section in Luke's Gospel when Jesus faces his capture and arrest. The authorities place him on trial, which results in his conviction and later his crucifixion. There are three scenes I want us to see in this passage today, and there are some lesson I trust we will learn http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1819566 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:18 Pastor Josh Monda We have a total of 5 scenes focused around the betrayal of Jesus in the text. First, we have Jesus in the Garden praying before he is betrayed, then we see the deception begins as Judas betrays him with a kiss, then we have Peter betraying him with his denial three times, then we have the soldiers mocking and beating him, and finally we have the priest and the scribes condemning him. Everyone around Jesus rejects him. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1800214 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:19 Pastor Josh Monda On that same day, God gives Haggai a message directly to Zerubabbel. Now, remember what I had said before, the first and third messages were messages of rebuke the second and fourth are messages of encouragement. To Zerubbabel and to all of God's servants who may be discouraged God has a message for us http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1787471 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:10 Pastor Josh Monda What the Lord makes clear is that he doesn't desire fancy buildings and animal sacrifices if the hearts of his worshipers are not righteous before him. So Haggai delivers a message to urge the people not only to keep working on the temple but also to do it from their hearts better right before God. We must understand that outward religion is never enough. God always looks at the heart. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1779276 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:24 Pastor Josh Monda Haggai delivers his second message to the people, and it is a message of God's encouragement and His encouragement id for them to persevere in the work of the temple. What we see here is that God's sovereignty brings encouragement to discouraged people. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1770406 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:28 Pastor Josh We must refuse to put our desires above God's house. The Minor Prophets commentary puts it like this “In short, Haggai is saying, ‘Give God the supreme place in your life.’” and Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you (Mt. 6:33) That is why I titled this first message build God's house first. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1761594 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:57 Pat Pajak We are standing between the living and the dead what will we do? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1750156 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:27 Pastor Josh Monda In the Old Testament God had destroyed the earth and all of human and animal life except those who were on the Ark. It was a new beginning for the human race which was judged and destroyed because of its corruption. In our text today we notice one of the very first things God did with Noah is affirming the sanctity of human life. God is establishing the foundation in how we are to view human life right from the start before the earth is repopulated with humanity. If God proclaims the sanctity of human life, then we are to do the same. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1741276 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:34 Pastor Josh Monda FBC exists to glorify Jesus Christ by calling people to Know Him, Grow in Him, and to Show Him to others. How can we see the mission happen? “Ask in Jesus Name.” What does it mean to ask in Jesus name? Ultimately, it means we are asking in the character and with the approval of Jesus. We are asking for the very things Jesus would ask for. So then we ask ourselves what would Jesus as for, and if we answer that question then we know what we should also ask for? Again we have the Scriptures to guide us let’s look at several things we know meet this criteria of asking for what Jesus would ask for... http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1731091 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:40 Pastor Josh Monda This morning what I thought we could do is look at 7 offers that Christ has for us to enjoy. When we are able to see what he has laid out for us, I believe it should be easier to invite people to connect with God because they are being invited to something far greater then they could ever imagine. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1720794 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:18 Pastor Josh Monda So many churches have lost focus on what the mission is, they are missing the mission that God has called them to and instead of being a life saving station they have become a clubhouse. In this message we share 2 specefic action points that we msut do and a few things. that we must start and keep on doing to accomplish our mission. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1709622 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:20 Pastor Josh Monda First Baptist Church exists to glorify Jesus Christ by calling people to Know Him, to Grow in Him, and Show Him to others. Over the next few weeks we are going to look at this statement but then after that my desire is that we will spend some time asking ourselves what it is that we need to do in order to revitalize our church and move forward. Because there are only two kinds of churches living churches that are actually accomplishing their mission and dead or dying churches. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1686338 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:09 Pastor Josh Monda As we look at this passage of scripture there are three main point that I want to draw your attention to the first thing we are going to see is the tale of two cities Jerusalem and Bethlehem, then we will see the tale of two kings the king of Jerusalem and Jesus and finally we will see the tale of two communities the current limited community and the new global community. So let's dig into this passage a little bit this morning. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1673553 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:05 Pastor Josh Monda In verses 2-10, we have this information about who the descendent from the Davidic line is and about the kingdom. They inform us as to why we celebrate the birth of this child, and we have something that is worth rejoicing over so we are going to look at 3 things this morning first we are going to look at His qualification in verses 1-2 then in verses 3-5 we will see his character, and finally in verses 6-9 we will see His kingdom. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1667265 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:27 Pastor Josh Monda So as we look at these 7 verses from Isaiah chapter 9 we are going to see in verses 1-3 some contrasts and these contrast are designed in such a way that they address the desperate situation the people of God find themselves in. So what we see is that God is telling them that one day there will be a great reversal all of the gloom, grief, darkness, troubles will all one day be overturned. Then in verse 4-6, we are told why this happens, so the cause of the reversal is revealed, and if you look at those verses, you will notice that each one begins with the word “for” and it is capped off with verse 6 and the birth of this child. “For to us a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulders.” The child is the ground, and the basis for the reversal the climax of this passage focuses our attention on the Lord Jesus Christ. We see what he does in that he reigns and we see who he is through all of the title the prophet gives to him. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1656649 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:53 Pastor Josh Here in Isaiah chapter 7 the people of God are in some serious trouble and their future looks pretty bleak. However, right in the middle of their fear-filled season of life God delivers a message and a sign of hope. This is not a Christmas tree hope this is not an idea so they can escape from the real world this is a declaration that a virgin will bear a son and call his name, Immanuel, which means “God with us.” The whole point of this text is about hope it is not a decorative distraction, nor is it something to just make us feel good nope it is the source of hope Jesus is the source of hope and joy for hurting people not just in Isaiah's day but in our day. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1645177 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:18 Pastor Josh Right in the middle of all of the curses, there is a bright shining light of hope. We have the curse of the serpent he will have to eat dust, and he will be humiliated but verse 15 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1635815 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:38 Pastor Josh Monda To sum up the entire book of Hebrews in a Sentence I would say. Seeing the glory of Christ in His person and work will enable us to endure trials by faith. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1625435 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:14 Pastor Josh Monda Leaders have a responsibility to lead God’s flock by having a personal walk with God and by working together to help church members to also have a personal walk with God. So that is what I am going to break down for us this morning my intent is that after this message we will know what are the responsibilities of leaders. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1618083 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:00 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews has just asked them to pray for him, and then he turns around and prays for his readers Now I believe in his prayer what we see is that the God of peace equips he equips us with everything we need for salvation through Jesus Christ, and he equips us with everything we need to live for his glory. This prayer is a literal praying back to God his promises God has ordained prayer as the way for us to lay hold of his promises. It is through prayer that we acknowledge how needy we are and that our God is mighty to provide when he does provide God gets the glory because we understand that he did it and not us. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1599582 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:40 Pastor Josh Monda We rightly respond to church leaders with obedience and prayer. Listen in for details. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1590174 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:55:57 Pastor Josh Monda this message is about A lifestyle as a sacrifice of praise and here is what I want you to know if you want to fulfill the chief purpose for which you were created you must live a life to glorify God by enjoying God forever so that the joy in your life spills over into continual praise of God. However, as we know the Bible and Jesus link the first great commandment to love God with our total being to the second to love our neighbor as ourselves so to just praise God alone falls short of pleasing Him. SO the call is to offer our lives as a continual sacrifice of praise which pleases him but also do not neglect to do good and to share. So we glorify God by a life that continually praises him and by doing good. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1579107 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:12 Pastor Josh Monda If we are going to keep from false teaching which runs rampant, we must remember our leaders and imitate their faith, we must remember our Savior and his sacrificial death, and we must hold to the promise of heaven. We explore this and more in this message. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1568203 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:15 Pastor Josh Monda If the author of Hebrews told them who had their property plundered for the name of Jesus not to love money then I better pay attention to what he said additionally these verses are connected to the prior verses in this the love of money or possessions stand in opposition to the love of the saints, and this is why we are called to be content. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1560421 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:31 Pastor Josh Monda This verse this morning is extremely important Godly marriages are the foundation for our churches and our society. This verse makes it clear that God has ordained marriage and sex within marriage, and he will judge those who practice sex outside of marriage. As Christians, we are to display contrast to the culture around us when it comes to marriage and our standards of morality. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1547242 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:11 Pastor Josh Monda Our text today is saying because we understand who God is the natural outflow of that is a certain way to live especially in the church, and that brings praise to God. So what we have is this focus on love, and we will break it down into 3 points first love the saints, second love strangers showing hospitality, 3 love those Who are suffering for the cause of Christ. So we gather that as the church we are to be a community of love first http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1536683 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:09 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebreews is making an argument here from the lesser to the greater. If those that are under the old inferior covenant incurred God’s judgment for their disobedience, how much more will we be judged if we neglect Christ? If the signs of God’s presence were frightened when he shook Mt. Sinai how much more when he shakes all of creation? However we have received a kingdom which cant be shaken, and our God is a consuming fire; therefore, our response is one of obedience. So let's look at this. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1529197 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:46 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews is making clear in these verses that those who have trusted in the blood of Jesus Christ do not dwell in Mt. Sinai which is represented by the law but instead dwell in Mt. Zion which is represented by the new covenant. So I want to spend some time this morning looking at that. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1518975 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:03 Pastor Josh Monda The author pf Hebrews is saying that in the body of Christ we all have a responsibility to help each other overcome the hindrances that could cause us to drop out of the race. This morning I want to look at how it is that we finish this race of the Christian faith well together. That is the call that we would help each other out, so first, let's see http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1510422 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:53 Pastor Josh Monda The author is encouraging his readers and us to finish well as we run this Christian marathon, we can’t drop out of the race we race t the end, when we grow weary, and we are injured, and we are hurting, and we are depressed, and we don’t think there is any way that we can possibly go on he says Finish the race well with peace and holiness. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1498530 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:21 Pastor Josh Monda God is the ultimate authority and it does not matter whether you like it or not nor does it matter if you like the program he has laid out for your life or not it would be wise to not rebel against God. Look at verse 9 we are told to be subject to the father of spirits and live. We only experience true life in Christ through the complete surrender of self. This morning I want us to see that we respond to God’s loving divine discipline by submission and there are three reasons for that. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1487430 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:56:56 Eric Dupree http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1477361 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:06 Eroc Dupree http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1477317 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:05 Pastor Josh Monda God disciplines out of love because he knows that if we are left without discipline, then we will bring more mysery on ourselves than his gentle hand of discipline. Now we must soak this in that whenever we face trouble or affliction there is nothing punitive in it we must never say “God is punishing me for my sin” God does not do that and when we talk that way it is because we have become weak in our faith. God is disciplining you and not punish you, he is correcting you and straightening your path not smiting you by his wrath. There is no wrath in his heart for his children he does not hate us he loves us he is disciplining us because of that great love. Listen to this message to learn more of God’s discipline. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1468144 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:56 Pastor Josh Monda This is not the first time that the author of Hebrews spoke to his reader about endurance back in 10:36 he told them they had need of endurance so that when they had done the will of God, they may receive what was promised. He follows that up by writing a whole chapter that is devoted to the Old Testament saint who endured in their faith, although they did not receive the promise of Christ which we have received. Now he returns to endurance by saying we have this great cloud go witnesses form the Old Testament and Jesus Himself who is the penultimate example of endurance since he endured horrible suffering by faith. He endured the cross and is now seated at the right hand of the father. So what we see here is that we need to run this race of our Christian faith with endurance and while we are doing so we need to consider Jesus. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1447629 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:26 Pastor Josh Monda You see faith trusts in God no matter the circumstances because faith looks to the final reward and that is how we have a triumphant faith. The author breaks this down into three parts for us; first, we will see the blessing of faith in verses 32-35a, then we will see the perseverance of faith in 35b-38, then we see the triumph of faith in verses 39-40 so let's get into this first http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1433118 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:31 Pastor Josh Monda Joshua had problems, Moses had died, and Joshua had a pile of problems. He led them out of their 40 year wandering; he led them across the Jordan River, and into the land of promise that was filled with evil, violent giants. Now he has the problem of conquering Jericho and God gives Joshua the plan and by faith, the wall of that great fortified city crumbled. What a great account of conquering faith but it does not stop there because inside that city was a prostitute who would express saving faith. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1420722 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:00 Pastor Josh Monda Today's message is about a faith that overcomes this is the faith that we see in Moses and the people of Israel when they came out of Egyptian slavery so today I want us to see that faith overcomes it can overcome any obstacle, and setback, and hardship but like Moses, it must endure and see the unseen God. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1407973 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:12 Pastor Josh Monda This passage of scripture that we are looking at today tells us about some options that had an impact on the world. The first option was that two space in Egypt opted to defy the edict of the King who was killing all male Hebrew babies instead they opted to hide their son. That sons turn out to be Moses, who would later deliver his people from the hand of Pharaoh. The second option was for Moses himself, and it was a difficult option. Moses cold either continue to live his life of luxury or he could give up everything and side with the enslaved people of Egypt. Both of these options were determined by the faith of the people making them. I believe there is a great deal for us to learn from this. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1398999 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:10 Pastor Josh Monda In this passage we see that faith faces death and trusts in God’s plan and while there are many lessons to be learned from these men the author of Hebrews drives home the point for us that each of these died with faith in God’s promises even in the life of Isaac and Jacob they had many failures in their walk of faith and yet but the grace of God they crossed the finish line with a strong faith. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1387359 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:13 Pastor Josh Monda The purpose of the author of Hebrews for including this in here is to show these believers who are facing trials that faith can overcome any obstacle, and barrier, and problem, and any circumstance even when that circumstance seems contrary to the promises of God. Faith does obtain a blessing if not in this life then in eternity, and it does do by looking to God not the circumstance. So often we get so wrapped up in our circumstance, and we forget that God is more significant than our problem or our circumstance and the more we trust in God, the more we use our faith, the stronger it will grow. But we must understand that God will test us to grow us. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1376650 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:58 Pastor Josh Monda Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all died in faith. Faith was the main characteristic of their life right up until they died. Not one of them realized the promised land or the promise of innumerable descendants they saw themselves and strangers and exiles. If they doubted God’s promise, they could have returned to their homeland, but they did not. Instead, they desire a better country a heavenly one. So they all died well they all died in faith in an unseen and unfulfilled promise. They provide for us an example of the purpose of the journey we see how to live and die according to faith as exiles o this earth while we focus on and long for a better country in heaven. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1365229 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:41 Pastor Josh Monda This text will reveal to us the essentials of faith as we see in Abraham a faith that looks forward, in fact, the apostle Paul asserts that it is not the Jews by physical birth that are the descendants of Abraham, but those who believe are the true children of Abraham in Galatians 3. It is through Abraham that God gave the covenant of grace by which we are saved. Our salvation rests in part on God’s faithfulness to Abraham. We are saved as spiritual offspring from the promise of God to Abraham. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1349103 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:22 Pastor Josh Monda if anyone ever wants to be saved they must by faith obediently respond to God’s warnings of a future judgment and that is why this message will not neglect the fact that the flood serves as a warning for future judgment for us today. It is important to understand the words righteousness and grace first appear in the Bible in the account of Noah. In the flood, we see a symbol of judgment, in the ark we see a symbol of salvation. The focus of this rest is on Noah’s faith, and the result of that faith and Noah’s faith looked foolish to a lost world that was looking on. So let's get into this passage; http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1337173 Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:48 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews takes us to the life of Enoch and reveals that he is a man who pleased God. He lived during a very evil time on earth, which was just before the flood where God judges the earth. This is what the book of Jude says about Enoch 14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” I doubt that the things Enoch was saying was too pleasing to the ears of the people he was saying it to and yet God was so pleased with Enoch that he took him straight to heaven what we specifically learn from these two verses is how it is that we please God and the answer is by faith. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1324390 Sun, 20 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:06 Pastor Josh Monda Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted and Cain’s rejected? One word separates that sacrifices that both men brought and that word is faith. This weeks message explores how sinners can be made right before the Holy God. Listen in as we ecplore the faith of Abel and how his faith has a dead man talking. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1311436 Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:16 Pastor Josh Monda Last week we looked at faith that endures, and now the author will devote a whole chapter to give an explanation and illustrate for his readers a genuine faith that does endure. The emphasis is more on the practice of faith in the face of trials this is the kind of faith that trusts in the promises of God and applies them to present trials. What I want to do to help us understand this passage is break it down into 3 points a point for each verse first we will see The spiritual reality of Faith in verse 1, then in verse 2 the reward of faith is God’s approval, and lastly, in verse 3 we will see, Faith recognizes God’s power. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1292381 Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:54 Pastor Josh Monda In Hebrews 10:32-39 The author is encouraging his readers, he tells them he knows they are not going to turn away from Christ but that their faith will endure, in spite of their suffering and hardships in this passage of scripture we see how to have a faith that endures trials, including persecution. If we want a faith that endures we must remember God’s working in the past, we must respond to God’s working in the present, and we must look to his promise for the future. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1277827 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:59 Pastor Josh Monda Hebrews 10:26-31 Who is this passage of scripture speaking about? The main problem is seen in verse 29 were we read “by which he was sanctified” I hold to the view that this is not the sanctification that we read about in verse 14 in verse 29 it is speaking of a fruitless sanctification and a religious separation and outward appearance of sanctification which often happen when people are a part of the visible church. So these people are part of the church and perhaps have even been baptized and take communion, so they are set apart in the sense they are joined with the church, but their heart has not been transformed by God’s saving grace. When pressure comes or when things get difficult this person shows their true colors and proves they are not truly saved by repudiating their faith. So it is just like many of the people of Israel who was sanctified among the nations, even though many were faithless. This passage of scripture serves as a strong warning listen in to find out more. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1253388 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:18 Pastor Josh Monda The confident practice of our faith in these verses has us drawing near to God, holding fast to the confession of our hope and stirring one another towards love and good works. In verses 19-21 the author gives us the summarization of our position in Christ, and there are two vital truths that he delivers to us and then in verses 22-25 we see that our position should affect our practice. What he says to the church is let us draw near, let us hold fast, and let us consider. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1234211 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:01 Pastor Josh Monda This passage is broken down into 4 parts in verse 1-4 we have the powerlessness of the Old Sacrifices. In verses 5-10 we have the provision of a better sacrifice then in verses 11-14 we have a contrast between the Old and New sacrifice and then in verses 15-18 we see the Only sufficient sacrifice for Total forgiveness. All of this points to Jesus being the savior we need. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1210032 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:16 Pastor Josh Monda Jesus came lived a sinless life died a criminals death and rose again, he faced and conquered sin, and the resurrection is proof that God’s wrath was vindicated. Is it true Matthew says yes Matthew says He is Risen this morning we will see. We see an empty tomb and why we worship on Sunday’s. We will look at fictitious explanations of the resurrection. We will see why the resurrection is true. What are the implications of the resurrection to our life? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1189095 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:23 Pastor Josh Monda Our Good Friday Service. Hymn 156 - Were you there (1-3) The History Of Crucifixion Jesus on The Cross Hymn 144 - When I survey the Wondrous Cross (1-3) The Popularity of The Cross The Theology of The Cross Hymn 141 The Old Rugged Cross http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1186925 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:53 Pastor Josh Monda The once for all sufficient sacrifice of Christ brings judgment or salvation http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1166466 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:41 Pastor Josh Monda The point of this text being driven home is no shed blood no forgiveness of sin. The solution for the problem is not to try harder, but the solution is God incarnate the promised Messiah Jesus Christ and His shed blood. The old sacrificial system and the Old priesthood are a foreshadowing of this. Furthermore, we have mentioned in verses 16 and 17 of a will and how it is only in effect after the death of the one who made the will. Jesus inaugurated the New Covenant by his death and the shedding of His blood. Our salvation which is our inheritance rests on the new covenant in Christ’s blood which his superior to the blood of animals. This message will draw your attention to three specific facts from this passage of Scripture this morning http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1133785 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:02 Pastor Josh Monda In today’s passage the author goes into some detail concerning the sacrificial system to reveal it is imperfect and temporary. It can’t purify our conscience and will not remove our guilt. The whole design of the Old Covenant system was a foreshadowing of what was to come which was Jesus Christ, a superior High Priest who offered His own blood to obtain eternal redemption and purify our conscience. How does God purify our conscience and deal with our guilt with the blood of Jesus Christ so this morning I am going to break this down into 3 main parts for us 1. The inadequacy of the Old Covenant 2. The accomplishment of Christ’s sacrifice 3. Why Christ redeems us http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1098187 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:11 Pastor Josh Monda In verses 1-6 we will see the author shows that Jesus is a Superior High Priest then in verses 6-13 we will see that Jesus mediates a Superior Covenant. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1044437 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:40 Pastor Josh Monda In the text today the author of Hebrews is continuing his argument that Jesus is our high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek making him far superior to the Levitical priests he is superior because of 1) God’s oath (20-22) 2) Jesus is superior because of his permanence (23-25) 3) Jesus is superior because of his perfection (26-28) the overall message is that because Jesus is our perfect High Priest He saves to the uttermost http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=1011562 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:31 Pastor Josh Monda The argument being made in these verses is simply this that the New Covenant and the priesthood of Jesus is superior to the Old Covenant and the Levitical priesthood because they are perfect and provide a better hope and allow us to draw near to God. This argument is broken down into two main categories for us. In verses 11-14 we see in insufficiency of the Law and the Levitical priesthood to make anyone perfect. Then in verses 15-19 we see the sufficient superiority of the New Covenant and the priesthood of Jesus in the likeness of Melchizedek, enabling us to have a better hope drawing near to God. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=991352 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:08 Pastor Josh Monda In verses 1-3, we see that Melchizedek is the King-Priest that he is a type of Christ in his character and in his qualifications. Now it is important to note that the son of God is not made like him, but Melchizedek is made like the Son of God. Now verses 4-10 will focus in on the superiority of Melchizedek we will see first how he is greater than Abraham and how Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek, and he blessed Abraham. Then we see that he is greater than the Levitical priest and the system because they were mortal and Melchizedek lives and secondly because Levi who received tithes actually paid tithes to Melchizedek through Abraham. So let's dive into this passage http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=978722 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:25 Pastor Josh Monda Why do ships have anchors? Well, you put an anchor out to stay where you are or if you are in a storm the anchor goes out so that the ship does not get blown into the shoreline or off course. Ships put out anchors to prevent from drifting, a ship will even do this in calm waters to prevent drifting. It does not matter if you are in a storm or in the calm of your life we need an anchor for our soul. These verses are a strong encouragement for us in that we need to hope not in hope but in Christ and all that is promised in him, and very specifically we hope in the promise of our salvation provided by Christ. So in the storms of our life and I the clams of our life we lay hold of our hope of salvation knowing it is the anchor for our soul. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=959967 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:33 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we will notice what the author of Hebrews says belongs to salvation. We will notice that faithfully serving the saints, and a love for God are both logically associated with salvation. We will see how they are connected​. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=942893 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:40 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we deal with 4 popular views of this passage of Scripture. Then we will look at how it is that we should make a decision on which view is the correct view. Finally, we will look at some specific application of this passage. Hebrews 6:4–8 [4] For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, [5] and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, [6] and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. [7] For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. [8] But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned. (ESV) http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=925114 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:41 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews is writing here in chapter 5 and into chapter 6 out of grave concern that they are not grasping what he is saying to them and he is concerned that they have not matured in their faith. When we see an adult acting like a child, we say why don’t you grow up act your age. This message will draw some lessons from this passage of scripture that will benefit us. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=907422 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:37 Pastor Josh Monda What is laid out for us in these verses is a fundamental spiritual truth and that is this if we are going to grow as followers of Christ it requires us to gain a better understanding of who God is and who we are which will only drive us to the cross of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 5:1-10 http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=891028 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:31 Pastor Josh Monda In this passage we are given 2 specific commands in these verses and they are to hold fast to our confession in vs. 14 and draw near with confidence vs. 16. These commands are not based on anything in us, but they are based entirely on who Jesus is: Since Jesus is our great high priest the sons of God who has passed through the heavens, we must, therefore, hold fast our confession. Furthermore, since Jesus is our high priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses, we should draw near with confidence to the throne of grace to receive mercy and help. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=879667 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:59 Pastor Josh Monda Jesus was a child of promise, a child of prostitutes and sinners and a child of providence displaying God's sovereign grace to sinners. God is on a divine rescue mission through​ His son Jesus Christ. How will you respond? Matthew 1:1–17 [1] The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. [2] Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, [3] and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, [4] and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, [5] and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, [6] and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, [7] and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, [8] and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, [9] and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, [10] and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, [11] and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. [12] And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, [13] and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, [14] and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, [15] and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, [16] and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. [17] So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations. (ESV) http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=861201 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:17 Curt Ebert What do we do when God calls us to do the impossible? Do we say, God, there is no way I can do that? Or do we instead step out in faith saying God with your help I can? Listen as Curt Ebert shares with us this morning. 2 Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=839613 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:50 Pastor Josh Monda the word of God is powerful. Far too often as Christians we do not give it credit, and here we Have Hebrews 4:12-13 speaking of the power of Gods word. The author has been delivering a warning to the Hebrews church last week we looked at the fact that they were in danger of being cultural Christians he has been using Psalm 95 to deliver these warnings which was a reference to the wandering of Israel in the wilderness. Even though they had escaped Egypt and had seen the many miracles of God they failed to trust him and believe him and obey him. As a result, they did not enter God’s rest which is a picture of salvation. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=805060 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:10 Pastor Josh Monda This message has at its focus two main goals. First how do we keep from being a cultural Christian and secondly how do I know I am truly saved. I hope to answer those questions this morning with you. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=742171 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:32 Pastor Josh Monda What is persevering faith? In this message, we will see persevering faith is not a way that keeps you from losing your salvation but rather it is a way we show that we are saved. When we are saved we never lose it but our salvation and security of that salvation is not a decision or a prayer that I look to in the past, but my security in salvation is dependent on the power of God to keep me hoping in him in the future. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=724233 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:16 Pastor Josh Monda In the passage of scripture, ​there is a warning to not have a hard heart. That warning applies to us today If we are told not to have a hard heart the question then is how do we avoid having one. This sermon answers that question. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=715653 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:33 Pastor Josh Monda How much time do you spend considering Jesus? We will see that Jesus is the great apostle, High Priest, the master architect and builder who constructs his house and we are that house. The house he builds he builds on the rock of the gospel and no storm will dash it, in fact, ​the church is called to storm the very gates of hell with the gospel. So we draw courage and confidence form Him. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=700297 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:50 Pastor Josh Monda The greatest need anyone has is to be reconciled to God. In this passage of scripture, we see that Jesus helps us we see that​ Jesus as our high priest reconciles us to God and we see how it is that Jesus comes to our aid when we are tempted. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=682957 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:22 Pastor Josh Monda Theology is important. The author of Hebrews makes this clear throughout the book of Hebrews in this portion the author reveals it to us by showing us that Jesus sanctifies us. This is not progressive sanctification but the sanctification that is the completed work of salvation. We also learn that Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sister and he free us from the power and fear of death. We see the humanity and the deity of Jesus laid out for us. Jesus the God-man is the only one who can sanctify us. Hopefully, we have not made a God in our own mind that is not the God of the Bible. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=661237 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:41 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews lays out the fact that the death of Jesus is fitting and that it proves he is the Messiah. In fact, the death of Jesus was part of the eternal plan of God. In it we see the sovereign plan of God and that it brings God glory, we see that it reveals to us who God is, that it reveals to us the humanity of Jesus, that Jesus is the founder of our salvation, and that through the death of Jesus God is bringing many sons to glory. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=647738 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:01 Pastor Josh Monda In these verses, we see God's original intention for mankind and then we see that intention is stalled from the fall. Then we will see that God's ultimate intention is realized through Jesus Christ. We will notice that all believers have significance and matter because they are "in Christ" http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=637314 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:41 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews is making it clear that in regards to your salvation you are either drifting out of neglect or you are growing out of deliberate effort. The author makes it clear that we Christ offers a great salvation and there are consequences for neglecting it, and we are all in danger of drifting from it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=619831 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:39 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews sets out to prove that Jesus is superior to Judaism and in order to do so, he will have to prove he is superior to Moses and the angels. He has to show them that Jesus becoming a man does not place him below the angels but that Jesus created the angels and so the proof is that Jesus is superior to the angels because he is God. He will use the Old Testament to prove this. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=599124 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:36 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we will look at 7 statements that the author of Hebrews gives us to show that Christ is the true King, the final prophet, and the perfect priest. The point is to reveal to us that God is made known to us in no other way other than Christ Jesus because Jesus is God. Our response is to simply bow before him in worship. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=577658 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:39 Pastor Josh Monda The author of Hebrews begins with 2 funadmaental facts. First that God is and secondly that God spoke. Had God chose not to speak no one would know Him. Does God speak today? Listen to the message to find out. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=552440 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:38 Pastor Josh Monda Jonah ends in a strange way it ends in a way where we write the final paragraph. We are Jonah and we are forced to ask ourselves will we allow our prejudices, or nationalism, ourselves to die or will we be obedient to the call of Christ and take the gospel to every creature. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=544882 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:21 Pastor Josh Monda Life is full of contradictions and Jonah was a walking contradiction. However, God is greater than our contradictions. When Jonah wanted to give up God was not willing to give him up. We do not know when the last time it is that God will speak to us so we should respond to him now. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=532559 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:14 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we will see what happens when God’s word begins to pierce the heart of people. We will see 4 ways God’s word provides a great awakening that was not only true during Jonah's time but true during our time as well. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=523825 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:05 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we look at Jonah in Ninevah proclaiming the message the Lord gave him to proclaim. We will see that we need revival today, and our message is simple and clear and ultiamtely we need to trust in the power of God. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=515184 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:30 Ben Davidson Today our guest Speaker Ben Davidson will share for the book of Colossians. This message will focus on fuel for the first and how gospel fueled living leads to gospel fueled dying. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=506293 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:45 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we look at God's persistent grace. We will see how God's grace equipped Jonah to accomplish God's will and we will also see how God's grace draws sinners to salvation. Listen in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=495892 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:50 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we look at Jonah chapter 2 and we notice there are three specific things that Jonah will realize about himself and about God. Listen in to find out what they are. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=488721 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:39 Pastor Josh Monda In this message Pastor, Josh Monda looks at Jonah chapter 2. We will see a clear path of restoration for Jonah and how Jonah both cried out the Lord and became coscious of God's presence and how he returned to God's word. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=478622 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:59 Travis Wilson What is hidden treasure? Listen in this week as guest speaker Travis Wilson speaks about hidden treasure. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=478618 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:46 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will look at the life of Jonah and will notice what casued him to drift away from the Lord and hopefully through that we will learn lessons form his life and avoid the pitfalls he fell into. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=464965 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:31 Pastor Josh Monda Jonah turned from God's word and from God's presence. In this message we will look at why Jonah turned and learn how we can avod the same. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=461408 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:58 Pastor Josh Monda Who was Jonah? In this message, we learn who Jonah was but we will also see that past privilege is no guarantee of future obedience. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=455296 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:07 Pastor Josh Monda God preserves, provides for, and empowers His servants to accomplish his commission. His commission is accomplished through obedience to the proclamation of the gospel by His servants. If these thigns are true then what are we doing to accomplish the mission? Listen in today. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=449065 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:03 Pastor Josh Monda In Acts 27 we notice that Paul receives encoruagement from the Lord but he does not keep it to himself he instead shares it with everyone. Before you can ever give encoragement you msut expeirejnce it for yourself. Listen in today and find out how to be encouraged in the stroms of life. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=442044 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:32 Pastor Josh Monda Sometimes the hardest thing to do in the middle of a storm in our life is to trust in the sovereignty of God. Often when we endure a storm God will us that as an opportunity to be a witness to others. Listen in to this message as pastor Josh talks about endurign the storms of life. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=436057 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:46 Pastor Josh Monda Are you crazy for Jesus? What does that even mean? In today's message we will see a comparison between the sinner and the saint listen in today to learn more. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=430206 Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:35 Pastor Josh Monda In this message, we will not that the Apostle Paul makes it clear that the resurrection is fact and that because it is fact the only logical response to it is repentance. Listen in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=423308 Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:19 Pastor Josh Monda Behind all things in our life God's sovereign hand is at work in order to accomplish His will. Nothing happens upon the face of this earth apart from the sovereignty of God. Listen in today to see how to apply this to your life. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=406646 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:22 Pastor Josh Monda Despite the fact that we have the scripture pointing us to an empty tomb, despite the fact that the scriptures have been proven to be historically accurate and despite the fact that no true historian can deny that a major religion developed just over 2000 years ago focused around the resurrection of Jesus Christ there are still people who view the resurrection as irrelevant. However, as Christians we see Jesus as alive. Listen in to the message today. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=414461 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:24 Pastor Josh Monda Are you taking advantage of te opportunities God gives you to share the gospel understanding that the Holy Spirit elicits a resposne to the gospel. We can either be greedy man pleasers like Flix or we can share the gospel like Paul. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=395474 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:47 Pastor Josh Monda What does a life of worship look like? How can we live a life of worship? Listen in to the message today to find out some practical way that you can live a life of worship. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=385346 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:33 Pastor Josh Monda The resurrection accounts of Jesus concerned a man they all knew he was executed in a public manner for all to see. He was then seen alive and well but something was different and he was here on the earth for 6 weeks after his public death, there is nothing comparable to the resurrection of Christ in the history of the world. Christianity rises and falls with the resurrection. Listen in to the message to hear more. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=379262 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:36 Pastor Josh Monda All through scripture we find teachings about the providence of God. It should bring us comfort because if the doctrine of Providence is true it means that God is not some sort of distant, impersonal, passive force that is unconcerned with our daily lives but rather He is a loving and caring Heavenly Father, that actively governs the daily events of our lives, typically behind the scenes, to bring about the most good in our lives all without robbing us of the duty of making responsible choices. Listen in as we talk about the providence of God and the deceit of man. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=370972 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:35 Allen Petrowich In this sermon, Allen presents who God is and why He is worthy to be blessed. We trust that through these points you will be drawn to worship God through blessing. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=367704 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:53 Pastor Josh Monda Have you ever tried to share the gospel with someone and when you were done felt like you blew it? In this message we will see Paul witnessing to an angry mob, and to the Sanhedrin. We will see how Paul said the wrong thing and we will learn how when we blow it God gives grace. How in His sovereignty he overcomes our mistakes and uses our obedinece to bring Him glory. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=355764 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:54:38 Pastor Josh Monda All followers of Christ have a testimony as to how Jesus saved them. In this message we take a look at Pauls testimony as he shares it before and angry mob. We conclude by asking this question "what would the Lord have me do to fulfill my purpose of glorifying God among the nations?" http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=346838 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:10 Pastor Josh Monda From this message, we can be on guard against the error of compromise, and we can be encouraged in that if we notice how Paul can make a mistake and still be used of God then perhaps there is hope that we to can make a mistake and still be used by God. Ultimately I pray that through this message we see that God sovereignly overrules in our lives to bring about His purpose. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=336442 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:52:20 Pastor Josh Monda Have you ever wondered what the Lord's will is for your life? Paul was convinced of the Lord's will and he was not going to be sidetracked from it. He knew God’s plan and it meant more to him than anything else and he pursues the will of God with total abandon http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=323446 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:25 Pastor Josh Monda Have you heard the words "it is more blessed to give than to receive"? Christians give only 2.5 percent of their income per capita to the church. Yet we are called to be a generous people and our churches are to be generous churches. We are generous when we keep from greed, acting like Christ through giving, which builds relationships with others, and reaps eternal dividends. Listen in to the message to find out how to be a generous person. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=315693 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:59 Pastor Josh Monda We live in a time where tolerance has become king and this view has crept inside of the church. We are told that feelings need to take precedence over right doctrine or theology. Our text for today describes false teachers as Fierce Wolves who will not spare the flock. Today we will learn about false teaching and false teachers. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=303939 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:23 Pastor Josh Monda Paul's heart was aligned with the mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message we will see if we want to finish well we must align our heart with His mission. How do we do that? Listen in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=290071 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:22 Pastor Josh Monda Luke reveals to us in the book of Acts through the life of Paul some keys to godly leadership. Listen to this message and hear what those keys are. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=268963 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:53:07 Pastor Josh Monda Have you ever thought to yourself as a Christian “I would like to do something different”? I know I want my life to count, I want to make a different for Christ. How is it that we can change the world? Today we will learn from the apostle Paul, and we will gain practical insight into how we can change the world. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=237238 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:21 Pastor Josh Monda 30% of all babies conceived in America are murdered by an abortion. 17 % of the U.S. population has been murdered through abortion since Roe V. Wade This is Greater than the total pollution of 25 U.S. states, 219 countries. The U.S. has murdered more babies through abortion than the population of South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Poland, Canada, or Australia. Being outside of the womb is not a criteria for personhood. Why do women have abortions? 1% because of rape 6% because of health problems 93% because of social reasons. This message is not just about abortion but this message is about what God has to say concerning the sanctity of all human life not matter the stage it is in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=209453 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:18 Pastor Josh Monda In our text today we see Luke explaining that God is in control even in the midst of a riot. We see that there are those who will oppose the gospel and we also notice that when the gospel is shared it is disturbing and Satan will do all he can to bring opposition. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=206921 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:14 Pastor Josh Monda Have you ever tried to use God for personal gain? You know maybe you have thrown up one of those prayers and said "God if you do this then I will do whatever". Perhaps you have seen those pastors who own fancy mansions, super nice cars, eating at 5 star restaurants and demanding large sums of money. They sometimes teach that if only we had enough faith then God would do great things as if God is our genie and at our beck and call. Many of these pastor's instead of feeding the flock are fleecing the flock. Do you want to be used by God to accomplish His will and bring Him glory? Listen in to the message to learn more. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=203448 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:59 Pastor Josh Monda How do you actually establish a church and how do you extend the reach of that church? In this message we see how Paul established the church in Ephesus and we learn from him. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=200348 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:34 Pastor Josh Monda This week we will answer 4 questions from Matthew 1:21 who came, why did he come, who does he save, finally we will answer what did he accomplish. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=198019 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:46 Pastor Josh Monda As followers of Christ we all have work to do and we are all under construction. Listen in today to find out the work that needs to be done and how it is we are under construction. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=195382 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:00 Pastor Josh Have yo rever been hurt, let down, or discouraged? Have you been through difficult times in your life and wondered if God helps? Listen in this morning as we talked about Help for God's Servants. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=193039 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:07 Pastor Josh Monda Are you ever intimidated to share the gospel with those who are considered intellectuals? In this message we see how the Apostle Paul presents the gospel to those who were considered intellectuals. Listen in and see what you can learn. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=189775 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:45 Pastor Josh Monda How do we turn the world upside Down? Do we even realize that the world needs to be turned upside down? There is one thing that will turn this world upside down and that is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this message to hear what we need to do. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=186915 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:48:47 Pastor Joshua Monda The ground shook it was an earthquake. The jailer fearful that all of the prisoners had escaped was ready to take his own life. Suddenly he hard from the prison cell "stop, we are all hear" calling for the light the jailer notice that Paul, Silas and everyone else was there. The jailer had one question which is the most important question anyone could ask "What must I do to be saved". This sermon looks at that text and the answer to the most important question. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=185223 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:00 Pastor Josh Monda How are we to respond to others when we have been wronged? Today we will learn from Paul and Silas and how they respond even when they have had their rights violated. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=182515 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:32 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will see God providentially working in the life of Paul and I the life of Lydia to bring her to saving Fatih. We will also see Lydias response after she places her faith in Christ and how she was a person of generosity. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=179125 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:49:41 Pastor Josh Monda Follow along as we see Pul being lead by the Holy Spirit. How can we be lead by the Holy Spirit and what are we doing to speed the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=175565 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:44 Pastor Josh Monda How do you resolve conflict within the church? There are good ways to do so and bad ways to do so. Listen to the message to hear what God's word has to say about conflict. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=171275 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:05 Pastor Josh Monda Are there certain things we can compromise on? If so what are those things? Because we love the lost, other believers, and God how should we respond culturally? Listen in to find out what God's word says. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=167940 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:51:18 Pastor Josh Monda Is there ever a reason for division? What if a church or a group preaches a different gospel? Why did we have the great reformation? Listen in today to hear the answers to thee questions and why the doctrine of salvation is so crucial. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=163040 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:08 Pastor Josh Monda Are there things that creep into your life that cause you not to be a faithful servant? How do we remain faithful regardless of what may come our way, and what does it mean to be faithful? Listen in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=159416 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:52 Pastor Josh Monda Why do we proclaim a message that could be divisive. In this message we will see our primary motive for sharing the gospel, we will see why we are required to share the gospel. Listen in. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=155603 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:25 Pastor Josh Monda We worship a promising keeping God. The apostle Paul traces the history of Israel to show that God sovereignty worked in history to bring about his purpose and promise of a Savior. Listen in to this message. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=153195 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:06 Pastor Josh Monda We hear a lot today about what the church is supposed to do but what is the church really to do? The early church in Antioch sent out missionaries but the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen in today and see how we are to respond. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=149288 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:22 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will deal with different aspects of the Sovereignty of God. We will also see how the gospel is unstoppable and if it is unstoppable then we should be busy sharing it. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=146536 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:39 Pastor Josh Monda In this message we will see the birth of the church at Antioch and we will be encouraged to see the Jerusalem church encouraging that Antioch church. Additionally the scripture will reveal how this church in Antioch trained themselves and would eventually send relief to the church in Jerusalem. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=143638 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:50:43 Pastor Josh Monda The early church suffered from a narrow vision. God's mission for the church is worldwide, how should we respond to this vision and mission? http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=140622 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:37 Mark Emerson Listen in as Mark Emerson shares with us about Jesus the light of the world. That light on us, that light in us, and that light through us. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=136801 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:43:35 Pastor Josh Monda In the first message ever preached by an Apostle to the Gentiles we see that salvation is for all who believe. We will see that salvation has nothing to do with our identity and its focus is o the person and work of Jesus Christ. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=135392 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:58 Pastor Josh Monda We all have prejudices. Find out how Peter handles his and what God does to break them. Does God need to break any prejudice in your life? Listen in this week to see. http://fbcwashington.org/sermons?id=130051 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:27