https://simplecast.com Fairfield Church of Christ Sermons Fairfield Church of Christ exists to be DEVOTED to Jesus, PASSIONATE for People and COMMITTED to Serve 2023 Fairfield Church of Christ en Sun, 7 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:52:28 +0000 1833897 https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Fairfield Church of Christ Sermons https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f45785e9-56a9-412b-b27f-e053b12b70f9/24701905-ed2b-4f53-8027-ce16e543e003/3000x3000/podcast-logo-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.werfcc.com/sermons episodic Fairfield Church of Christ exists to be DEVOTED to Jesus, PASSIONATE for People and COMMITTED to Serve Fairfield Church of Christ false https://feeds.simplecast.com/uBKe41Pu church, ohio, fairfield, bible, jesus, sermon, oh Fairfield Church of Christ info@werfcc.com f416fc40-edb0-4109-b31f-d0f4303d25fa Why are you so afraid? Jesus goes on a ride with His disciples when a fierce storm comes on them, only to lead them Into a greater moment of trust.   Jesus is regularly training His disciples .  They become afraid.  They forgot who was in the boat with them.  Jesus has a destination for them and for you.  Jesus ends up  with a plan to run into a demon-possessed man.  Lessons on a ship that lead to en even crazier moment:  Discipleship at its core is followship!    The sudden storms of life never alter God’s plan for your boat or your life, which always leads to more trusting in His plan.  When Jesus asks ,”Why are you so afraid?,”. The problem wasn’t that they were afraid, but that their fear was elevated over their faith.  The great part of today’s question is this idea:  Every storm is subject to Jesus!  His question today helps you to examine your soul not your storm and what you might confront next in life. . 

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]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Jesus goes on a ride with His disciples when a fierce storm comes on them, only to lead them Into a greater moment of trust.   Jesus is regularly training His disciples .  They become afraid.  They forgot who was in the boat with them.  Jesus has a destination for them and for you.  Jesus ends up  with a plan to run into a demon-possessed man.  Lessons on a ship that lead to en even crazier moment:  Discipleship at its core is followship!    The sudden storms of life never alter God’s plan for your boat or your life, which always leads to more trusting in His plan.  When Jesus asks ,”Why are you so afraid?,”. The problem wasn’t that they were afraid, but that their fear was elevated over their faith.  The great part of today’s question is this idea:  Every storm is subject to Jesus!  His question today helps you to examine your soul not your storm and what you might confront next in life. . 

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]]> Why are you so afraid? Brian Schreiber 00:40:32 Mark 4:35-5:20 Mark 4:35-5:20 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 145 45f1c584-8449-4a05-a2dd-d558dd2d3e00 Staying Anchored in Hope Hope is what provides endurance and help in the difficult times.  May you be encouraged to remain hopeful in the face of challenges because you are anchored to Jesus.   The source of our hope is in Christ and to be reminded of the promises provided in the. Scriptures.  Remember the words to this worship song –

So I won't be going under

I'm not held by my own strength

'Cause I build my life on Jesus

He's never let me down

Hope changes life and living.  Hope is something we can share with others who need help seeing beyond a world that is often filled with despair.

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]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Hope is what provides endurance and help in the difficult times.  May you be encouraged to remain hopeful in the face of challenges because you are anchored to Jesus.   The source of our hope is in Christ and to be reminded of the promises provided in the. Scriptures.  Remember the words to this worship song –

So I won't be going under

I'm not held by my own strength

'Cause I build my life on Jesus

He's never let me down

Hope changes life and living.  Hope is something we can share with others who need help seeing beyond a world that is often filled with despair.

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]]> Staying Anchored in Hope Brian Schreiber 00:41:16 Heb. 6:13-20 Heb. 6:13-20 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 145 e5323eee-5cda-4254-b102-afad777d397c Staying Anchored When Weathering the Storms of Life The question isn’t Will there be a storm, but when is the next storm coming and what will you do about it?  Panic, fear, unknown and getting help is on our thoughts.  You start by sending out an S.O.S. out to the Savior and then trusting Him in the boat With you through the storm. Storms will come – sometimes often and sometimes endlessly.  How will you go about navigating the storm? 

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]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber, Fairfield, OH, Bible, Church, Ohio, Jesus, Religion, Christian) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The question isn’t Will there be a storm, but when is the next storm coming and what will you do about it?  Panic, fear, unknown and getting help is on our thoughts.  You start by sending out an S.O.S. out to the Savior and then trusting Him in the boat With you through the storm. Storms will come – sometimes often and sometimes endlessly.  How will you go about navigating the storm? 

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]]> Staying Anchored When Weathering the Storms of Life Brian Schreiber, Fairfield, OH, Bible, Church, Ohio, Jesus, Religion, Christian 00:40:00 Matt. 8:23-27; Psalm 46:3 Matt. 8:23-27; Psalm 46:3 false full 144 5eee421d-2ed9-4755-9f0e-c1526972a319 The Importance of Staying Anchored Sometimes we have storms that need something sure to hold on to.  Other times there’s a lot of waiting and you sure don’t want to drift. So, what does a believer do to keep from drifting?  There is plenty of distractions to keep your life ship from remaining secure and sure in the storms, in the changes, or just in the waiting. Just leave shore without your anchor.

To keep anchored in your faith, and to keep from drifting, you will need God’s Word and cling to every one of His promises.  It’s critical to use the anchors that God provides.  You will want to navigate life with an anchor.  It would be like driving without brakes.  What is your anchor?  What are you clinging to? 

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]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Sometimes we have storms that need something sure to hold on to.  Other times there’s a lot of waiting and you sure don’t want to drift. So, what does a believer do to keep from drifting?  There is plenty of distractions to keep your life ship from remaining secure and sure in the storms, in the changes, or just in the waiting. Just leave shore without your anchor.

To keep anchored in your faith, and to keep from drifting, you will need God’s Word and cling to every one of His promises.  It’s critical to use the anchors that God provides.  You will want to navigate life with an anchor.  It would be like driving without brakes.  What is your anchor?  What are you clinging to? 

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]]> The Importance of Staying Anchored Brian Schreiber 00:45:20 Matt. 7:24-27; Eph. 4:14-16 Matt. 7:24-27; Eph. 4:14-16 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 143 e52169f0-7193-46f7-ba7b-ca28e3c6df2c Only Jesus Provides the Help You Need Colossians 4:1-18 – Mother’s Day -(Bruce)  - The more the world becomes high-tech, the more people need high touch.  As good as letters and phone calls and Zoom meetings can be, you need people: real people in the same room that you can see and touch

Paul knows that he can’t be present in person, and he doesn’t just send a letter. He sends messengers, real people who will show up in his place to be present with them.

The farther Paul is from the church, the more he goes out of his way to make a personal connection. The more disconnected we become, the more we must lean into connection. The less possible it is to be present in person, the harder you must work at connecting relationally. We are not self-sufficient. We need others to do for us what we can’t do for ourselves. We need other people to update us, encourage us, comfort us, and pray for us.

The truth is is you were never meant to do life alone.  Isolation is the slow death of a productive and satisfying life. 

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]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Colossians 4:1-18 – Mother’s Day -(Bruce)  - The more the world becomes high-tech, the more people need high touch.  As good as letters and phone calls and Zoom meetings can be, you need people: real people in the same room that you can see and touch

Paul knows that he can’t be present in person, and he doesn’t just send a letter. He sends messengers, real people who will show up in his place to be present with them.

The farther Paul is from the church, the more he goes out of his way to make a personal connection. The more disconnected we become, the more we must lean into connection. The less possible it is to be present in person, the harder you must work at connecting relationally. We are not self-sufficient. We need others to do for us what we can’t do for ourselves. We need other people to update us, encourage us, comfort us, and pray for us.

The truth is is you were never meant to do life alone.  Isolation is the slow death of a productive and satisfying life. 

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]]> Only Jesus Provides the Help You Need Fairfield Church of Christ 00:41:12 Colossians 4:1-18 – Mother’s Day -(Bruce) - The more the world becomes high-tech, the more people need high touch. As good as letters and phone calls and Zoom meetings can be, you need people: real people in the same room that you can see and touch. Paul knows that he can’t be present in person, and he doesn’t just send a letter. He sends messengers, real people who will show up in his place to be present with them. The farther Paul is from the church, the more he goes out of his way to make a personal connection. The more disconnected we become, the more we must lean into connection. The less possible it is to be present in person, the harder you must work at connecting relationally. We are not self-sufficient. We need others to do for us what we can’t do for ourselves. We need other people to update us, encourage us, comfort us, and pray for us. The truth is is you were never meant to do life alone. Isolation is the slow death of a productive and satisfying life. Colossians 4:1-18 – Mother’s Day -(Bruce) - The more the world becomes high-tech, the more people need high touch. As good as letters and phone calls and Zoom meetings can be, you need people: real people in the same room that you can see and touch. Paul knows that he can’t be present in person, and he doesn’t just send a letter. He sends messengers, real people who will show up in his place to be present with them. The farther Paul is from the church, the more he goes out of his way to make a personal connection. The more disconnected we become, the more we must lean into connection. The less possible it is to be present in person, the harder you must work at connecting relationally. We are not self-sufficient. We need others to do for us what we can’t do for ourselves. We need other people to update us, encourage us, comfort us, and pray for us. The truth is is you were never meant to do life alone. Isolation is the slow death of a productive and satisfying life. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 142 c968a057-52d0-44e9-9ac2-c1802628c7b4 Only Jesus Establishes a New Way of Life with Guardrails for Protection Colossians 3:12-17 – (Brian) Paul is going help us know what Christ establishes for you to wear for the journey and means of staying in the right lane along the way.

Today, you should be grateful to Dean Sicking, an American inventor who came up with the idea of energy-absorbing guardrails for US roadways to keep your car on the highway.  But did you know there are also guardrails to keep your life in the lane of God’s will?  After describing the character of the new man (saved and changed), Paul turns toward our conduct.  He gives us several guardrails that will keep your life “between the white lines” of the will of God.

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]]> Sun, 3 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Colossians 3:12-17 – (Brian) Paul is going help us know what Christ establishes for you to wear for the journey and means of staying in the right lane along the way.

Today, you should be grateful to Dean Sicking, an American inventor who came up with the idea of energy-absorbing guardrails for US roadways to keep your car on the highway.  But did you know there are also guardrails to keep your life in the lane of God’s will?  After describing the character of the new man (saved and changed), Paul turns toward our conduct.  He gives us several guardrails that will keep your life “between the white lines” of the will of God.

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]]> Only Jesus Establishes a New Way of Life with Guardrails for Protection Brian Schreiber 00:41:28 Colossians 3:12-17 – (Brian) Paul is going help us know what Christ establishes for you to wear for the journey and means of staying in the right lane along the way. Today, you should be grateful to Dean Sicking, an American inventor who came up with the idea of energy-absorbing guardrails for US roadways to keep your car on the highway. But did you know there are also guardrails to keep your life in the lane of God’s will? After describing the character of the new man (saved and changed), Paul turns toward our conduct. He gives us several guardrails that will keep your life “between the white lines” of the will of God. Colossians 3:12-17 – (Brian) Paul is going help us know what Christ establishes for you to wear for the journey and means of staying in the right lane along the way. Today, you should be grateful to Dean Sicking, an American inventor who came up with the idea of energy-absorbing guardrails for US roadways to keep your car on the highway. But did you know there are also guardrails to keep your life in the lane of God’s will? After describing the character of the new man (saved and changed), Paul turns toward our conduct. He gives us several guardrails that will keep your life “between the white lines” of the will of God. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 141 3ab04e87-5001-4cf2-a59b-46413850359b Only Jesus Makes You Great and Helps you Pray Well Colossians 1:1-14 (Brian)  One of the best compliments you could ever receive is “You are a great Christian!”  Paul tells us in Colossians that there are traits to showing that you can be a great Christian.  He was thankful for the work of Christ in the Colossians lives that made them valuable (great) in God’s sight and for His cause and purpose.

So, before theology there needs to be knee-ology!  Praying is one of the most basic activities that any Christ-follower can use in their spiritual journey. This prayer in Colossians makes a great template for you to pray over other brothers and sisters.  This prayer Paul prayed is basic and a core issue for them.  Sounds good for you to practice too.

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]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Colossians 1:1-14 (Brian)  One of the best compliments you could ever receive is “You are a great Christian!”  Paul tells us in Colossians that there are traits to showing that you can be a great Christian.  He was thankful for the work of Christ in the Colossians lives that made them valuable (great) in God’s sight and for His cause and purpose.

So, before theology there needs to be knee-ology!  Praying is one of the most basic activities that any Christ-follower can use in their spiritual journey. This prayer in Colossians makes a great template for you to pray over other brothers and sisters.  This prayer Paul prayed is basic and a core issue for them.  Sounds good for you to practice too.

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]]> Only Jesus Makes You Great and Helps you Pray Well Brian Schreiber 00:42:21 Colossians 1:1-14 (Brian) One of the best compliments you could ever receive is “You are a great Christian!” Paul tells us in Colossians that there are traits to showing that you can be a great Christian. He was thankful for the work of Christ in the Colossians lives that made them valuable (great) in God’s sight and for His cause and purpose. So, before theology there needs to be knee-ology! Praying is one of the most basic activities that any Christ-follower can use in their spiritual journey. This prayer in Colossians makes a great template for you to pray over other brothers and sisters. This prayer Paul prayed is basic and a core issue for them. Sounds good for you to practice too. Colossians 1:1-14 (Brian) One of the best compliments you could ever receive is “You are a great Christian!” Paul tells us in Colossians that there are traits to showing that you can be a great Christian. He was thankful for the work of Christ in the Colossians lives that made them valuable (great) in God’s sight and for His cause and purpose. So, before theology there needs to be knee-ology! Praying is one of the most basic activities that any Christ-follower can use in their spiritual journey. This prayer in Colossians makes a great template for you to pray over other brothers and sisters. This prayer Paul prayed is basic and a core issue for them. Sounds good for you to practice too. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 141 2d0258d7-eda9-4ff7-93c4-6b43c2043682 Easter Sunday God values you so deeply that He sent His Son to rescue you from sin and death. The cross shows what you’re worth to God; the resurrection shows how far He was willing to go to be with you. Jesus paid the highest price for your freedom, proving your value was worth His life. Because of His victory, we are free from guilt, shame, and the weight of the past. We are loved, accepted, and redeemed. The resurrection declares this powerful truth: you were worth the cost—and you are invited into new, purposeful life.

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]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons God values you so deeply that He sent His Son to rescue you from sin and death. The cross shows what you’re worth to God; the resurrection shows how far He was willing to go to be with you. Jesus paid the highest price for your freedom, proving your value was worth His life. Because of His victory, we are free from guilt, shame, and the weight of the past. We are loved, accepted, and redeemed. The resurrection declares this powerful truth: you were worth the cost—and you are invited into new, purposeful life.

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]]> Easter Sunday Brian Schreiber 00:39:22 Matt. 20:28; Phil 2:3-5; Eph. 2:5-10 Matt. 20:28; Phil 2:3-5; Eph. 2:5-10 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 140 175e90d3-74f0-4f81-a740-f304172a7a4f Good Friday Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Good Friday Drew Staudenmaier 00:25:40 Message from Good Friday worship service Message from Good Friday worship service oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 140 0a46ee7d-5d8f-41fd-89e4-c69a29a787c4 Probably Won’t Receive Very Many “Likes” In a world obsessed with “likes,” Jesus reminds us that popularity is not the goal. On Palm Sunday the crowds praised Him—but soon they mocked, scorned, and rejected Him. If you want to win a popularity contest, don’t follow Jesus. Jesus didn’t seek fans; He made disciples. His message of truth, repentance, and self‑denial produced devotion or opposition—never indifference. He wasn’t concerned with being liked, but with being likeable in the deepest sense. God invites us to a deeper level of discipleship and love—to give ourselves fully, to love without condition, and to follow Jesus all the way to the cross. That is the kind of disciple we’re called to be.

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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons In a world obsessed with “likes,” Jesus reminds us that popularity is not the goal. On Palm Sunday the crowds praised Him—but soon they mocked, scorned, and rejected Him. If you want to win a popularity contest, don’t follow Jesus. Jesus didn’t seek fans; He made disciples. His message of truth, repentance, and self‑denial produced devotion or opposition—never indifference. He wasn’t concerned with being liked, but with being likeable in the deepest sense. God invites us to a deeper level of discipleship and love—to give ourselves fully, to love without condition, and to follow Jesus all the way to the cross. That is the kind of disciple we’re called to be.

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]]> Probably Won’t Receive Very Many “Likes” Brian Schreiber 00:37:40 Matt. 19:27-30; 21:7-11; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 14:25-27; Is. 53:13 Matt. 19:27-30; 21:7-11; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 14:25-27; Is. 53:13 false full 140 450201db-1b68-470e-88c0-4f86ef7029d4 Embracing the Cost Means Always Looking for More Followers Following Jesus isn’t just about being a disciple—it’s about making disciples. Jesus invested deeply in a few who would carry His mission forward, and that same calling rests on us.

In a culture of quick fixes and mass production, disciple‑making is slow, intentional, and relational—but it’s how the gospel truly advances. It’s spiritual parenting: sharing not just truth, but our lives.

It costs much, but the joy is greater. When we invest in others, our joy in Jesus is deepened and completed. You’re invited to make room for God’s love to shape you—and then carry that story to those longing to experience Jesus through you. Their life depends on it. So does yours.

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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Following Jesus isn’t just about being a disciple—it’s about making disciples. Jesus invested deeply in a few who would carry His mission forward, and that same calling rests on us.

In a culture of quick fixes and mass production, disciple‑making is slow, intentional, and relational—but it’s how the gospel truly advances. It’s spiritual parenting: sharing not just truth, but our lives.

It costs much, but the joy is greater. When we invest in others, our joy in Jesus is deepened and completed. You’re invited to make room for God’s love to shape you—and then carry that story to those longing to experience Jesus through you. Their life depends on it. So does yours.

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]]> Embracing the Cost Means Always Looking for More Followers Brian Schreiber 00:40:36 Luke 9:57-10:12 Luke 9:57-10:12 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 140 a510ff0d-afee-402d-8852-8a47aee76882 A Consuming Passion It’s been said there are two kinds of people in the world: the bored and the boring. I believe there’s a third—the passionately consumed. What would your life look like if you followed Jesus with consuming passion—loving deeply, serving fiercely, living victoriously? Jesus longs for a people wholly consumed with Him and His ways, willing to live and die for His kingdom and see heaven break out on earth. Discipleship is not for the casual—it’s for the serious and sold out. Yes, it costs to follow Jesus, but it costs far more not to. This dark world needs bold, on-fire disciples.

So what are you consumed by? And would you dare to be one?

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons It’s been said there are two kinds of people in the world: the bored and the boring. I believe there’s a third—the passionately consumed. What would your life look like if you followed Jesus with consuming passion—loving deeply, serving fiercely, living victoriously? Jesus longs for a people wholly consumed with Him and His ways, willing to live and die for His kingdom and see heaven break out on earth. Discipleship is not for the casual—it’s for the serious and sold out. Yes, it costs to follow Jesus, but it costs far more not to. This dark world needs bold, on-fire disciples.

So what are you consumed by? And would you dare to be one?

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]]> A Consuming Passion Brian Schreiber 00:38:01 Matthew 8:18-22; Phil. 3:8 Matthew 8:18-22; Phil. 3:8 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 139 69181417-1881-4dfc-b8b9-f97dcec53839 Self -Denial and Bearing Your Cross This is a very hard teaching of Jesus  - about self denial and cross carrying.  For Jesus to tell His disciples to pick up a cross and follow Him would have been shocking as Him telling people today to pick up your electric chairs and guillotines and follow Him.  Of all the images Jesus could have used to describe discipleship, why would He choose this most horrific one?  Noah got a rainbow.  Moses got a burning bush.  The Magi got a stir in the sky.  Why do Jesus’ disciples get a cross?

It  all starts with a simple question:  “Who do you say that I am?”  Jesus knows that before you can count the cost, you’d better know who you’re following.  Because once you do, Jesus will be clear that the journey will take you to some difficult and wonderful places.  He will take His disciples on an adventurous journey that involves – soup kitchens, prisons, difficult relationships, complicated struggles that are constantly changing, addictions, missions, and into tough conversations where truth is hard to swallow. But the journey will also take you to see individual lives changed from darkness to light, from sorrow to joy, from hopeless to hopeful, confusion to peace.  It will be worth the kingdom enlarging and benefit the kingdom journey,

From now on your life belongs to Jesus Christ.  You’re not your own.  You are bought with a price.  When Christ is on the cross, self is on the throne, but…when self is on the cross, Christ is on the throne. Our position changes.  Salvation means coming to the cross!  Discipleship means carrying the cross!

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]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons This is a very hard teaching of Jesus  - about self denial and cross carrying.  For Jesus to tell His disciples to pick up a cross and follow Him would have been shocking as Him telling people today to pick up your electric chairs and guillotines and follow Him.  Of all the images Jesus could have used to describe discipleship, why would He choose this most horrific one?  Noah got a rainbow.  Moses got a burning bush.  The Magi got a stir in the sky.  Why do Jesus’ disciples get a cross?

It  all starts with a simple question:  “Who do you say that I am?”  Jesus knows that before you can count the cost, you’d better know who you’re following.  Because once you do, Jesus will be clear that the journey will take you to some difficult and wonderful places.  He will take His disciples on an adventurous journey that involves – soup kitchens, prisons, difficult relationships, complicated struggles that are constantly changing, addictions, missions, and into tough conversations where truth is hard to swallow. But the journey will also take you to see individual lives changed from darkness to light, from sorrow to joy, from hopeless to hopeful, confusion to peace.  It will be worth the kingdom enlarging and benefit the kingdom journey,

From now on your life belongs to Jesus Christ.  You’re not your own.  You are bought with a price.  When Christ is on the cross, self is on the throne, but…when self is on the cross, Christ is on the throne. Our position changes.  Salvation means coming to the cross!  Discipleship means carrying the cross!

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]]> Self -Denial and Bearing Your Cross Brian Schreiber 00:46:33 Mark 8:27-38; Luke 5:11 Mark 8:27-38; Luke 5:11 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 138 035970ef-a78f-42f6-a574-3ef796ce504a Following Wherever He Takes You Matthew 4:18-25; Mark 1:18; Luke 9:1-6; John 1:43-51

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]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Matthew 4:18-25; Mark 1:18; Luke 9:1-6; John 1:43-51

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]]> Following Wherever He Takes You Brian Schreiber 00:41:50 One thing we have a hard time accepting is that the world does not revolve around us. We are not the center of all things. Isn’t that, all too often, really our heart’s desire? We know it’s unrealistic, but honestly, what we really want is for everyone to do what we want and for everything to go our way. We want the world, and God included, to do what we want, focus on us and dance to our tune. What’s the cost? Responding without knowing what’s next. These disciples immediately follow Jesus. I wonder what it was about Jesus that made them respond without hesitation? We follow Jesus today because we know what He did for us on Calvary. But if some stranger were to ask you to follow them, would you follow? It’s not likely! Jesus did not tell them where they were going or what they were going to do. There must have been something about Jesus that made them respond immediately, no questions asked. At once, when Jesus called them to follow, these men left their nets or their tax collector booth and followed. They did not know where Jesus was leading them. They did not know exactly what it was that he was calling them to do. Jesus calling to be disciples is to fellowship, belief and discipleship. Jesus is also calling us to new territory. He is inviting you to leave the comfort zone of the familiar waters and to go to places you had never been before. Jesus is calling you to new jobs, new tasks. He is beckoning you to do things you have never done before. Ready to follow Jesus wherever He takes you? One thing we have a hard time accepting is that the world does not revolve around us. We are not the center of all things. Isn’t that, all too often, really our heart’s desire? We know it’s unrealistic, but honestly, what we really want is for everyone to do what we want and for everything to go our way. We want the world, and God included, to do what we want, focus on us and dance to our tune. What’s the cost? Responding without knowing what’s next. These disciples immediately follow Jesus. I wonder what it was about Jesus that made them respond without hesitation? We follow Jesus today because we know what He did for us on Calvary. But if some stranger were to ask you to follow them, would you follow? It’s not likely! Jesus did not tell them where they were going or what they were going to do. There must have been something about Jesus that made them respond immediately, no questions asked. At once, when Jesus called them to follow, these men left their nets or their tax collector booth and followed. They did not know where Jesus was leading them. They did not know exactly what it was that he was calling them to do. Jesus calling to be disciples is to fellowship, belief and discipleship. Jesus is also calling us to new territory. He is inviting you to leave the comfort zone of the familiar waters and to go to places you had never been before. Jesus is calling you to new jobs, new tasks. He is beckoning you to do things you have never done before. Ready to follow Jesus wherever He takes you? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 137 92ebeba0-aab4-4afd-937a-d325e4a2c17d Use Me Acts 4:1-37 - Lord, use me! This is a raw prayer because God has no problem taking you up on your offer. What is the most raw prayer you’ve ever voiced? I believe many of us play it safe when it comes to our prayer life.

It doesn’t always make sense to me but God has chosen the church as the instrument to share his message. He has chosen the church as the instrument to accomplish his will. He has chosen us. I want us to get that idea firmly planted in our hearts and minds. God’s plan to reach the people of Butler County and bypnd is to use the people sitting in our building. He begs for you to surrender yourself. He wants to use you.

Peter and John were once fishermen. Yet, they laid down their nets and exclaimed, “Lord, use me!” They surrendered themselves. Here’s a few ways these two were described because they chose to pray “Us me.”  - “filled with the Holy Spirit,” “courageous,” “unschooled, ordinary men,” and “men who had been with Jesus.” This prayer isn’t specifically mentioned but it is evident in their lives. If you voice this prayer, it’s a raw prayer because God will take you up on the offer.

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]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Jacob Hoover) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Acts 4:1-37 - Lord, use me! This is a raw prayer because God has no problem taking you up on your offer. What is the most raw prayer you’ve ever voiced? I believe many of us play it safe when it comes to our prayer life.

It doesn’t always make sense to me but God has chosen the church as the instrument to share his message. He has chosen the church as the instrument to accomplish his will. He has chosen us. I want us to get that idea firmly planted in our hearts and minds. God’s plan to reach the people of Butler County and bypnd is to use the people sitting in our building. He begs for you to surrender yourself. He wants to use you.

Peter and John were once fishermen. Yet, they laid down their nets and exclaimed, “Lord, use me!” They surrendered themselves. Here’s a few ways these two were described because they chose to pray “Us me.”  - “filled with the Holy Spirit,” “courageous,” “unschooled, ordinary men,” and “men who had been with Jesus.” This prayer isn’t specifically mentioned but it is evident in their lives. If you voice this prayer, it’s a raw prayer because God will take you up on the offer.

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]]> Use Me Jacob Hoover 00:36:54 Acts 4:1-37 - Lord, use me! This is a raw prayer because God has no problem taking you up on your offer. What is the most raw prayer you’ve ever voiced? I believe many of us play it safe when it comes to our prayer life. It doesn’t always make sense to me but God has chosen the church as the instrument to share his message. He has chosen the church as the instrument to accomplish his will. He has chosen us. I want us to get that idea firmly planted in our hearts and minds. God’s plan to reach the people of Butler County and bypnd is to use the people sitting in our building. He begs for you to surrender yourself. He wants to use you. Peter and John were once fishermen. Yet, they laid down their nets and exclaimed, “Lord, use me!” They surrendered themselves. Here’s a few ways these two were described because they chose to pray “Us me.” - “filled with the Holy Spirit,” “courageous,” “unschooled, ordinary men,” and “men who had been with Jesus.” This prayer isn’t specifically mentioned but it is evident in their lives. If you voice this prayer, it’s a raw prayer because God will take you up on the offer. Acts 4:1-37 - Lord, use me! This is a raw prayer because God has no problem taking you up on your offer. What is the most raw prayer you’ve ever voiced? I believe many of us play it safe when it comes to our prayer life. It doesn’t always make sense to me but God has chosen the church as the instrument to share his message. He has chosen the church as the instrument to accomplish his will. He has chosen us. I want us to get that idea firmly planted in our hearts and minds. God’s plan to reach the people of Butler County and bypnd is to use the people sitting in our building. He begs for you to surrender yourself. He wants to use you. Peter and John were once fishermen. Yet, they laid down their nets and exclaimed, “Lord, use me!” They surrendered themselves. Here’s a few ways these two were described because they chose to pray “Us me.” - “filled with the Holy Spirit,” “courageous,” “unschooled, ordinary men,” and “men who had been with Jesus.” This prayer isn’t specifically mentioned but it is evident in their lives. If you voice this prayer, it’s a raw prayer because God will take you up on the offer. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 136 ac8a62b3-3fbe-4dfc-a147-2cf37a029dc9 Change Me Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 3:12-18 - Suppose you could change anything anpboit yourself, where would you start? Lots of us would start?  Lots of us would start on the outside.  Would you be…skinnier?  Taller?  Shorter? Better looking? Would you change…your eyes?  Your hair?  Your teeth?  Your legs?  Your bulges? But as hard as it is to change on the outside, it seems infinitely harder to change on the inside. If there is anything we know about human nature, it is that people change slowly, if they change at all.  What would you change about yourself on the inside if you could?  Impatient spirt?  Critical tongue? Lingering resentment? Judgmental spirit?  Lust? Quick Temper?  Ungrateful spirit?

 

Recognizing a need for change isn’t always an easy exercise, especially when one doesn’t believe they are in need of change. God wants you to continue becoming more like Him. Change is a critical step in this process. We spend far too much time praying, "God, change my circumstances...change my coworkers...change my family situation...change the conditions in my life..." Yet we seldom pray this most important prayer: "Change me, Lord. The real trouble isn't my spouse, my sibling, my friend. I'm the one who stands in need of prayer." You will never receive deliverance unless You change. Your life will only become more chaotic, and your situation will worsen. Stop building your case, pointing your finger, justifying yourself. God won't meet you until you wake up and admit, "Nothing is going to change for me, unless I'm changed."

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]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 3:12-18 - Suppose you could change anything anpboit yourself, where would you start? Lots of us would start?  Lots of us would start on the outside.  Would you be…skinnier?  Taller?  Shorter? Better looking? Would you change…your eyes?  Your hair?  Your teeth?  Your legs?  Your bulges? But as hard as it is to change on the outside, it seems infinitely harder to change on the inside. If there is anything we know about human nature, it is that people change slowly, if they change at all.  What would you change about yourself on the inside if you could?  Impatient spirt?  Critical tongue? Lingering resentment? Judgmental spirit?  Lust? Quick Temper?  Ungrateful spirit?

 

Recognizing a need for change isn’t always an easy exercise, especially when one doesn’t believe they are in need of change. God wants you to continue becoming more like Him. Change is a critical step in this process. We spend far too much time praying, "God, change my circumstances...change my coworkers...change my family situation...change the conditions in my life..." Yet we seldom pray this most important prayer: "Change me, Lord. The real trouble isn't my spouse, my sibling, my friend. I'm the one who stands in need of prayer." You will never receive deliverance unless You change. Your life will only become more chaotic, and your situation will worsen. Stop building your case, pointing your finger, justifying yourself. God won't meet you until you wake up and admit, "Nothing is going to change for me, unless I'm changed."

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]]> Change Me Brian Schreiber 00:42:02 Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 3:12-18 - Suppose you could change anything anpboit yourself, where would you start? Lots of us would start? Lots of us would start on the outside. Would you be…skinnier? Taller? Shorter? Better looking? Would you change…your eyes? Your hair? Your teeth? Your legs? Your bulges? But as hard as it is to change on the outside, it seems infinitely harder to change on the inside. If there is anything we know about human nature, it is that people change slowly, if they change at all. What would you change about yourself on the inside if you could? Impatient spirt? Critical tongue? Lingering resentment? Judgmental spirit? Lust? Quick Temper? Ungrateful spirit? Recognizing a need for change isn’t always an easy exercise, especially when one doesn’t believe they are in need of change. God wants you to continue becoming more like Him. Change is a critical step in this process. We spend far too much time praying, "God, change my circumstances...change my coworkers...change my family situation...change the conditions in my life..." Yet we seldom pray this most important prayer: "Change me, Lord. The real trouble isn't my spouse, my sibling, my friend. I'm the one who stands in need of prayer." You will never receive deliverance unless You change. Your life will only become more chaotic, and your situation will worsen. Stop building your case, pointing your finger, justifying yourself. God won't meet you until you wake up and admit, "Nothing is going to change for me, unless I'm changed." Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 3:12-18 - Suppose you could change anything anpboit yourself, where would you start? Lots of us would start? Lots of us would start on the outside. Would you be…skinnier? Taller? Shorter? Better looking? Would you change…your eyes? Your hair? Your teeth? Your legs? Your bulges? But as hard as it is to change on the outside, it seems infinitely harder to change on the inside. If there is anything we know about human nature, it is that people change slowly, if they change at all. What would you change about yourself on the inside if you could? Impatient spirt? Critical tongue? Lingering resentment? Judgmental spirit? Lust? Quick Temper? Ungrateful spirit? Recognizing a need for change isn’t always an easy exercise, especially when one doesn’t believe they are in need of change. God wants you to continue becoming more like Him. Change is a critical step in this process. We spend far too much time praying, "God, change my circumstances...change my coworkers...change my family situation...change the conditions in my life..." Yet we seldom pray this most important prayer: "Change me, Lord. The real trouble isn't my spouse, my sibling, my friend. I'm the one who stands in need of prayer." You will never receive deliverance unless You change. Your life will only become more chaotic, and your situation will worsen. Stop building your case, pointing your finger, justifying yourself. God won't meet you until you wake up and admit, "Nothing is going to change for me, unless I'm changed." oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 136 2c816909-ccd5-4bba-8125-7028d9f4f4eb Break Me! Mark 14:3-9; 1 Cor. 15:31; Psalm 51 – Of all of the raw prayers out there, this week’s prayer is the toughest one.  “Lord, break me,” takes prayer to a whole different level.

In order for God to use you, you have to be emptied of self.  God has to break pride, self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and even the things you don’t even know need to be removed fro your life.

To pray “Lord, break me,” is to say “Lord, take all of me.  I’m holding nothing back.  You can have it all.”  What is unbroken remains sealed in its container.  There must be a breaking in order to benefit from and enjoy what’s inside.

True brokenness before God isn’t a one time event.  It’s a a daily choice to die to pride.  To crucify lust.  To destroy selfishness.  Rather than living a life of ease, it’s a choice to live a life of faith.  Jesus is looking for those who will live broken and spilled out for Him. Will you be one of these?     

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]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Mark 14:3-9; 1 Cor. 15:31; Psalm 51 – Of all of the raw prayers out there, this week’s prayer is the toughest one.  “Lord, break me,” takes prayer to a whole different level.

In order for God to use you, you have to be emptied of self.  God has to break pride, self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and even the things you don’t even know need to be removed fro your life.

To pray “Lord, break me,” is to say “Lord, take all of me.  I’m holding nothing back.  You can have it all.”  What is unbroken remains sealed in its container.  There must be a breaking in order to benefit from and enjoy what’s inside.

True brokenness before God isn’t a one time event.  It’s a a daily choice to die to pride.  To crucify lust.  To destroy selfishness.  Rather than living a life of ease, it’s a choice to live a life of faith.  Jesus is looking for those who will live broken and spilled out for Him. Will you be one of these?     

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]]> Break Me! Brian Schreiber 00:15:27 Mark 14:3-9; 1 Cor. 15:31; Psalm 51 – Of all of the raw prayers out there, this week’s prayer is the toughest one. “Lord, break me,” takes prayer to a whole different level. In order for God to use you, you have to be emptied of self. God has to break pride, self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and even the things you don’t even know need to be removed fro your life. To pray “Lord, break me,” is to say “Lord, take all of me. I’m holding nothing back. You can have it all.” What is unbroken remains sealed in its container. There must be a breaking in order to benefit from and enjoy what’s inside. True brokenness before God isn’t a one time event. It’s a a daily choice to die to pride. To crucify lust. To destroy selfishness. Rather than living a life of ease, it’s a choice to live a life of faith. Jesus is looking for those who will live broken and spilled out for Him. Will you be one of these? Mark 14:3-9; 1 Cor. 15:31; Psalm 51 – Of all of the raw prayers out there, this week’s prayer is the toughest one. “Lord, break me,” takes prayer to a whole different level. In order for God to use you, you have to be emptied of self. God has to break pride, self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and even the things you don’t even know need to be removed fro your life. To pray “Lord, break me,” is to say “Lord, take all of me. I’m holding nothing back. You can have it all.” What is unbroken remains sealed in its container. There must be a breaking in order to benefit from and enjoy what’s inside. True brokenness before God isn’t a one time event. It’s a a daily choice to die to pride. To crucify lust. To destroy selfishness. Rather than living a life of ease, it’s a choice to live a life of faith. Jesus is looking for those who will live broken and spilled out for Him. Will you be one of these? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 135 e741bfcf-284c-4fa1-89b4-36187f1c94e7 Help Me Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 9:14-22; Psalm 34:17    - What’s the hardest thing in your life right now?  Relationship issues, family enmity, work stress, loneliness, injury, sickness, bitterness, ugliness, hopelessness?  The Bible has so much to say about such everyday issues.  This message will speak directly to how God responds to you in your suffering, and how He desires for you to respond to suffering.

 

If life feels like a constant journey of pain and strife, this message is for you.  You will be encouraged at what God has for the weak and wandering, for the sufferers and sinners.  You will find the hope there is in God, because He is power and He is love. 

If you, or a friend are weighed down by life-dominating issues, this message will be for you and them.  You need to have some real, biblical truth that helps you counsel them with compassion.   This message will give you confidence that God IS a the answer to every pain. 

Loneliness and shame, isolation and self-hatred, addictions and lusts, doubts and fears—suffering, suffering, suffering—these are the thorns of a world, our world, cursed by sin. 

So what will we do? Running away doesn’t work, drowning it in busyness or entertainment doesn’t work, pretending like you don’t have a a problem doesn’t work.

What will you do with your pain? In our passage, the parents of the demoniac children bring their suffering to Jesus.  You bring your raw pain and simply say, “Lord, Help Me!”  Sometimes in life that’s all we can say, “Lord, help me.”  And that is enough. 

We come trusting that Jesus is able to help when no one and nothing else can. Jesus is more than willing to help us in our need.  There is no need so great, no burden so heavy, no problem so difficult that there is not mercy and grace to help in time of need from the Lord Jesus christ.   Come before him saying, “Lord, help me.  Amen.” 

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]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 9:14-22; Psalm 34:17    - What’s the hardest thing in your life right now?  Relationship issues, family enmity, work stress, loneliness, injury, sickness, bitterness, ugliness, hopelessness?  The Bible has so much to say about such everyday issues.  This message will speak directly to how God responds to you in your suffering, and how He desires for you to respond to suffering.

 

If life feels like a constant journey of pain and strife, this message is for you.  You will be encouraged at what God has for the weak and wandering, for the sufferers and sinners.  You will find the hope there is in God, because He is power and He is love. 

If you, or a friend are weighed down by life-dominating issues, this message will be for you and them.  You need to have some real, biblical truth that helps you counsel them with compassion.   This message will give you confidence that God IS a the answer to every pain. 

Loneliness and shame, isolation and self-hatred, addictions and lusts, doubts and fears—suffering, suffering, suffering—these are the thorns of a world, our world, cursed by sin. 

So what will we do? Running away doesn’t work, drowning it in busyness or entertainment doesn’t work, pretending like you don’t have a a problem doesn’t work.

What will you do with your pain? In our passage, the parents of the demoniac children bring their suffering to Jesus.  You bring your raw pain and simply say, “Lord, Help Me!”  Sometimes in life that’s all we can say, “Lord, help me.”  And that is enough. 

We come trusting that Jesus is able to help when no one and nothing else can. Jesus is more than willing to help us in our need.  There is no need so great, no burden so heavy, no problem so difficult that there is not mercy and grace to help in time of need from the Lord Jesus christ.   Come before him saying, “Lord, help me.  Amen.” 

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]]> Help Me Brian Schreiber 00:37:01 Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 9:14-22; Psalm 34:17 - What’s the hardest thing in your life right now? Relationship issues, family enmity, work stress, loneliness, injury, sickness, bitterness, ugliness, hopelessness? The Bible has so much to say about such everyday issues. This message will speak directly to how God responds to you in your suffering, and how He desires for you to respond to suffering. If life feels like a constant journey of pain and strife, this message is for you. You will be encouraged at what God has for the weak and wandering, for the sufferers and sinners. You will find the hope there is in God, because He is power and He is love. If you, or a friend are weighed down by life-dominating issues, this message will be for you and them. You need to have some real, biblical truth that helps you counsel them with compassion. This message will give you confidence that God IS a the answer to every pain. Loneliness and shame, isolation and self-hatred, addictions and lusts, doubts and fears—suffering, suffering, suffering—these are the thorns of a world, our world, cursed by sin. So what will we do? Running away doesn’t work, drowning it in busyness or entertainment doesn’t work, pretending like you don’t have a a problem doesn’t work. What will you do with your pain? In our passage, the parents of the demoniac children bring their suffering to Jesus. You bring your raw pain and simply say, “Lord, Help Me!” Sometimes in life that’s all we can say, “Lord, help me.” And that is enough. We come trusting that Jesus is able to help when no one and nothing else can. Jesus is more than willing to help us in our need. There is no need so great, no burden so heavy, no problem so difficult that there is not mercy and grace to help in time of need from the Lord Jesus christ. Come before him saying, “Lord, help me. Amen.” Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 9:14-22; Psalm 34:17 - What’s the hardest thing in your life right now? Relationship issues, family enmity, work stress, loneliness, injury, sickness, bitterness, ugliness, hopelessness? The Bible has so much to say about such everyday issues. This message will speak directly to how God responds to you in your suffering, and how He desires for you to respond to suffering. If life feels like a constant journey of pain and strife, this message is for you. You will be encouraged at what God has for the weak and wandering, for the sufferers and sinners. You will find the hope there is in God, because He is power and He is love. If you, or a friend are weighed down by life-dominating issues, this message will be for you and them. You need to have some real, biblical truth that helps you counsel them with compassion. This message will give you confidence that God IS a the answer to every pain. Loneliness and shame, isolation and self-hatred, addictions and lusts, doubts and fears—suffering, suffering, suffering—these are the thorns of a world, our world, cursed by sin. So what will we do? Running away doesn’t work, drowning it in busyness or entertainment doesn’t work, pretending like you don’t have a a problem doesn’t work. What will you do with your pain? In our passage, the parents of the demoniac children bring their suffering to Jesus. You bring your raw pain and simply say, “Lord, Help Me!” Sometimes in life that’s all we can say, “Lord, help me.” And that is enough. We come trusting that Jesus is able to help when no one and nothing else can. Jesus is more than willing to help us in our need. There is no need so great, no burden so heavy, no problem so difficult that there is not mercy and grace to help in time of need from the Lord Jesus christ. Come before him saying, “Lord, help me. Amen.” oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 134 9e6a2abe-4a8f-4832-9402-37a1adb121c8 Vision Prov. 29:11; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Acts 2:32; Heb. 11:6

Vision deals with the future and what we can imagine together.  Imagination isn’t just fantasy novels and art classes.  Faith is the act of imagination.

 

In an article from Christianity Today, entitled, “Can You Imagine? – Why Imagination is Crucial to the Christian Life,” says,  “If reason changes our hearts…touching the imagination can inspire us with a vision of God’s reality that will compel us to act.”

 

Having a vision of what the future can look like is important because it can inspire you to reach deeper than you ever have to fulfill the vision.  A life or a church without vision is a life or church that is missing something important.  No vision equals no direction as well as no excitement for what the future holds.  The bigger the picture for us as a church is to have a growing, healthy and thriving church that is seeing all these things fulfilled in every person’s life.

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]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Prov. 29:11; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Acts 2:32; Heb. 11:6

Vision deals with the future and what we can imagine together.  Imagination isn’t just fantasy novels and art classes.  Faith is the act of imagination.

 

In an article from Christianity Today, entitled, “Can You Imagine? – Why Imagination is Crucial to the Christian Life,” says,  “If reason changes our hearts…touching the imagination can inspire us with a vision of God’s reality that will compel us to act.”

 

Having a vision of what the future can look like is important because it can inspire you to reach deeper than you ever have to fulfill the vision.  A life or a church without vision is a life or church that is missing something important.  No vision equals no direction as well as no excitement for what the future holds.  The bigger the picture for us as a church is to have a growing, healthy and thriving church that is seeing all these things fulfilled in every person’s life.

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]]> Vision Brian Schreiber 00:45:41 Prov. 29:11; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Acts 2:32; Heb. 11:6 Vision deals with the future and what we can imagine together. Imagination isn’t just fantasy novels and art classes. Faith is the act of imagination. In an article from Christianity Today, entitled, “Can You Imagine? – Why Imagination is Crucial to the Christian Life,” says, “If reason changes our hearts…touching the imagination can inspire us with a vision of God’s reality that will compel us to act.” Having a vision of what the future can look like is important because it can inspire you to reach deeper than you ever have to fulfill the vision. A life or a church without vision is a life or church that is missing something important. No vision equals no direction as well as no excitement for what the future holds. The bigger the picture for us as a church is to have a growing, healthy and thriving church that is seeing all these things fulfilled in every person’s life. Prov. 29:11; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Acts 2:32; Heb. 11:6 Vision deals with the future and what we can imagine together. Imagination isn’t just fantasy novels and art classes. Faith is the act of imagination. In an article from Christianity Today, entitled, “Can You Imagine? – Why Imagination is Crucial to the Christian Life,” says, “If reason changes our hearts…touching the imagination can inspire us with a vision of God’s reality that will compel us to act.” Having a vision of what the future can look like is important because it can inspire you to reach deeper than you ever have to fulfill the vision. A life or a church without vision is a life or church that is missing something important. No vision equals no direction as well as no excitement for what the future holds. The bigger the picture for us as a church is to have a growing, healthy and thriving church that is seeing all these things fulfilled in every person’s life. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 133 43fb2602-e8dd-4450-be7e-b7e32beb4576 Mission Mark 2:15-1; Luke 19:9-10; John 4:23-24, 14:6; Matt. 28:19-20

This is where you live out the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life with others you come into contact with.  It means taking the life, teaching and attitude of Jesus to as many as you can get the message to that you live and work around.  It will require taking up your cross for others.  Knowing the mission and living it out is completely different.  This mission gets played out in lots of diverse ways, but the message always remains the same.  Mission is something you do as a Christ follower, until your life is over.    

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]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Mark 2:15-1; Luke 19:9-10; John 4:23-24, 14:6; Matt. 28:19-20

This is where you live out the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life with others you come into contact with.  It means taking the life, teaching and attitude of Jesus to as many as you can get the message to that you live and work around.  It will require taking up your cross for others.  Knowing the mission and living it out is completely different.  This mission gets played out in lots of diverse ways, but the message always remains the same.  Mission is something you do as a Christ follower, until your life is over.    

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]]> Mission Fairfield Church of Christ 00:35:30 Mark 2:15-1; Luke 19:9-10; John 4:23-24, 14:6; Matt. 28:19-20 This is where you live out the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life with others you come into contact with.  It means taking the life, teaching and attitude of Jesus to as many as you can get the message to that you live and work around.  It will require taking up your cross for others.  Knowing the mission and living it out is completely different.  This mission gets played out in lots of diverse ways, but the message always remains the same.  Mission is something you do as a Christ follower, until your life is over.     Mark 2:15-1; Luke 19:9-10; John 4:23-24, 14:6; Matt. 28:19-20 This is where you live out the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life with others you come into contact with.  It means taking the life, teaching and attitude of Jesus to as many as you can get the message to that you live and work around.  It will require taking up your cross for others.  Knowing the mission and living it out is completely different.  This mission gets played out in lots of diverse ways, but the message always remains the same.  Mission is something you do as a Christ follower, until your life is over.     oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 132 e3b9e451-40d6-4750-bd65-be7d54e3a43f Purpose Gen. 11:6; Ex.  33:14-17; Matt. 22:34-39; Col. 4:5-6; Eph. 1:8-12

Always knowing why you are here is critical to knowing what your DNA looks like. Every  person is existing with three huge endeavors here at Fairfield.  We want to exist to live DEVOTED TO JESUS, PASSIONATE FOR PEOPLE, and COMMITTED TO SERVING AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR.  Living out this purpose requires daily practice on our parts for it to become habitual and lived out without even thinking about it.

In essence, our message must be Jesus, our heart must be people, our identity must be servant leadership, and our pursuit must do it all with passion.

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]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Gen. 11:6; Ex.  33:14-17; Matt. 22:34-39; Col. 4:5-6; Eph. 1:8-12

Always knowing why you are here is critical to knowing what your DNA looks like. Every  person is existing with three huge endeavors here at Fairfield.  We want to exist to live DEVOTED TO JESUS, PASSIONATE FOR PEOPLE, and COMMITTED TO SERVING AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR.  Living out this purpose requires daily practice on our parts for it to become habitual and lived out without even thinking about it.

In essence, our message must be Jesus, our heart must be people, our identity must be servant leadership, and our pursuit must do it all with passion.

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]]> Purpose Brian Schreiber 00:49:26 Gen. 11:6; Ex.  33:14-17; Matt. 22:34-39; Col. 4:5-6; Eph. 1:8-12 Always knowing why you are here is critical to knowing what your DNA looks like. Every person is existing with three huge endeavors here at Fairfield. We want to exist to live DEVOTED TO JESUS, PASSIONATE FOR PEOPLE, and COMMITTED TO SERVING AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR. Living out this purpose requires daily practice on our parts for it to become habitual and lived out without even thinking about it. In essence, our message must be Jesus, our heart must be people, our identity must be servant leadership, and our pursuit must do it all with passion. Gen. 11:6; Ex.  33:14-17; Matt. 22:34-39; Col. 4:5-6; Eph. 1:8-12 Always knowing why you are here is critical to knowing what your DNA looks like. Every person is existing with three huge endeavors here at Fairfield. We want to exist to live DEVOTED TO JESUS, PASSIONATE FOR PEOPLE, and COMMITTED TO SERVING AND LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR. Living out this purpose requires daily practice on our parts for it to become habitual and lived out without even thinking about it. In essence, our message must be Jesus, our heart must be people, our identity must be servant leadership, and our pursuit must do it all with passion. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 131 a5a9a9b9-0aac-4bc3-881c-ed22917490c3 How to Endure in the Wilderness Longer? Isaiah 54:2-5; John 15:1-8(Brian). When you go to the woods, you, you quickly learn what you need to do to survive.  Shelter is critical for lasting and endurance is key to it all.  Remaining in a place to continue to grow helps as well.  Once you listen to the lies of “Just Quit,” survival begins to slow down.

 

Once again, God’s precious word, helps us all to discover what we need to grow and stay connected.  By doing so, you don’t just live longer, so do those who come under your care.  As we finish a year and begin another, what will keep you, and those around you, in the place of endurance?  Stretching and Remaining!

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]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Isaiah 54:2-5; John 15:1-8(Brian). When you go to the woods, you, you quickly learn what you need to do to survive.  Shelter is critical for lasting and endurance is key to it all.  Remaining in a place to continue to grow helps as well.  Once you listen to the lies of “Just Quit,” survival begins to slow down.

 

Once again, God’s precious word, helps us all to discover what we need to grow and stay connected.  By doing so, you don’t just live longer, so do those who come under your care.  As we finish a year and begin another, what will keep you, and those around you, in the place of endurance?  Stretching and Remaining!

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]]> How to Endure in the Wilderness Longer? Brian Schreiber 00:41:12 Isaiah 54:2-5; John 15:1-8(Brian). When you go to the woods, you, you quickly learn what you need to do to survive. Shelter is critical for lasting and endurance is key to it all. Remaining in a place to continue to grow helps as well. Once you listen to the lies of “Just Quit,” survival begins to slow down. Once again, God’s precious word, helps us all to discover what we need to grow and stay connected. By doing so, you don’t just live longer, so do those who come under your care. As we finish a year and begin another, what will keep you, and those around you, in the place of endurance? Stretching and Remaining! Isaiah 54:2-5; John 15:1-8(Brian). When you go to the woods, you, you quickly learn what you need to do to survive. Shelter is critical for lasting and endurance is key to it all. Remaining in a place to continue to grow helps as well. Once you listen to the lies of “Just Quit,” survival begins to slow down. Once again, God’s precious word, helps us all to discover what we need to grow and stay connected. By doing so, you don’t just live longer, so do those who come under your care. As we finish a year and begin another, what will keep you, and those around you, in the place of endurance? Stretching and Remaining! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 130 4b087c86-a93c-45e2-bffa-a4a28751f447 Christmas Eve 2025 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Christmas Eve 2025 Fairfield Church of Christ 00:23:49 oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 130 dc5602e1-b434-4cc8-83f7-52180256437e Given - The Indescribable Gift 2 Cor. 9:15; John 4:10; Rom. 5:15; 6:23; 11:29; Eph. 2:8; 2 Tim.1:6   –(Brian) -  Let’s be honest. Some people will open their gifts this Christmas and be disappointed. They’ll pretend to be happy when they’re not.

 

On the other hand, sometimes you receive gifts that you don’t appreciate at the moment, but they grow more valuable to you over time.

 

The gift God has given to us, the gift of eternal life the Bible calls “the indescribable gift,” only gets more precious over time.

 

God gives you a life worth living on this earth. The delivery room opens up new life for everyone.  Jesus came that you might have life in all of its fullness. Yes, it is the promise of life after death—and what a glorious promise that is. But it’s also the promise of life during life. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NLT).

 

The gift is not merely an item but the very Son of God, who gave up immense glory to come to Earth, a sacrifice beyond comprehension.  The gift is given not out of obligation but out of overwhelming love and grace, even to those who are God's enemies. And that is what we’re really longing for.  We’re not longing for Christmas but Christ, not merriment but the Messiah, not goodwill but God Himself, not presents but His presence in our lives.

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons 2 Cor. 9:15; John 4:10; Rom. 5:15; 6:23; 11:29; Eph. 2:8; 2 Tim.1:6   –(Brian) -  Let’s be honest. Some people will open their gifts this Christmas and be disappointed. They’ll pretend to be happy when they’re not.

 

On the other hand, sometimes you receive gifts that you don’t appreciate at the moment, but they grow more valuable to you over time.

 

The gift God has given to us, the gift of eternal life the Bible calls “the indescribable gift,” only gets more precious over time.

 

God gives you a life worth living on this earth. The delivery room opens up new life for everyone.  Jesus came that you might have life in all of its fullness. Yes, it is the promise of life after death—and what a glorious promise that is. But it’s also the promise of life during life. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NLT).

 

The gift is not merely an item but the very Son of God, who gave up immense glory to come to Earth, a sacrifice beyond comprehension.  The gift is given not out of obligation but out of overwhelming love and grace, even to those who are God's enemies. And that is what we’re really longing for.  We’re not longing for Christmas but Christ, not merriment but the Messiah, not goodwill but God Himself, not presents but His presence in our lives.

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]]> Given - The Indescribable Gift Brian Schreiber 00:41:38 2 Cor. 9:15; John 4:10; Rom. 5:15; 6:23; 11:29; Eph. 2:8; 2 Tim.1:6 –(Brian) - Let’s be honest. Some people will open their gifts this Christmas and be disappointed. They’ll pretend to be happy when they’re not. On the other hand, sometimes you receive gifts that you don’t appreciate at the moment, but they grow more valuable to you over time. The gift God has given to us, the gift of eternal life the Bible calls “the indescribable gift,” only gets more precious over time. God gives you a life worth living on this earth. The delivery room opens up new life for everyone. Jesus came that you might have life in all of its fullness. Yes, it is the promise of life after death—and what a glorious promise that is. But it’s also the promise of life during life. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NLT). The gift is not merely an item but the very Son of God, who gave up immense glory to come to Earth, a sacrifice beyond comprehension. The gift is given not out of obligation but out of overwhelming love and grace, even to those who are God's enemies. And that is what we’re really longing for. We’re not longing for Christmas but Christ, not merriment but the Messiah, not goodwill but God Himself, not presents but His presence in our lives. 2 Cor. 9:15; John 4:10; Rom. 5:15; 6:23; 11:29; Eph. 2:8; 2 Tim.1:6 –(Brian) - Let’s be honest. Some people will open their gifts this Christmas and be disappointed. They’ll pretend to be happy when they’re not. On the other hand, sometimes you receive gifts that you don’t appreciate at the moment, but they grow more valuable to you over time. The gift God has given to us, the gift of eternal life the Bible calls “the indescribable gift,” only gets more precious over time. God gives you a life worth living on this earth. The delivery room opens up new life for everyone. Jesus came that you might have life in all of its fullness. Yes, it is the promise of life after death—and what a glorious promise that is. But it’s also the promise of life during life. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NLT). The gift is not merely an item but the very Son of God, who gave up immense glory to come to Earth, a sacrifice beyond comprehension. The gift is given not out of obligation but out of overwhelming love and grace, even to those who are God's enemies. And that is what we’re really longing for. We’re not longing for Christmas but Christ, not merriment but the Messiah, not goodwill but God Himself, not presents but His presence in our lives. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 130 c031511e-b3d4-4d5b-a49c-2e9e3de11a89 Never Soloed - Immanuel Riding solo?  Are you sensing a life with no help?  Going through life alone can be challenging, but you can cope by because  of “Immanuel, God with us!”  This idea of God being with you is a mega-them of the entire Bible, and its the central message of Christmas:  Jesus has come to save his people from their sins.  This can only come from a precious  delivery room; a message -you will not have to do life solo any longer!

 

You get to celebrate the entry of Jesus, God’s chosen one, whose name, Jesus, MEANS Savior, also called “Immanuel” God with us, who came to rescue God’s people from their sin, so that they could once again be with their loving creator. The heart of Jesus is marked by grace and truth.  He sees you as you are. He knows exactly what you need.  Take time to discover the grace of God.  Simply open your heart and listen during this season.  Trust in His perfect love and leadership in your life by taking time to sit at His feet and let Him say everything, or nothing at all.  Fix your eyes on Jesus today.  May your heart be filled with peace and joy as you encounter Immanuel, God with you.

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]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Riding solo?  Are you sensing a life with no help?  Going through life alone can be challenging, but you can cope by because  of “Immanuel, God with us!”  This idea of God being with you is a mega-them of the entire Bible, and its the central message of Christmas:  Jesus has come to save his people from their sins.  This can only come from a precious  delivery room; a message -you will not have to do life solo any longer!

 

You get to celebrate the entry of Jesus, God’s chosen one, whose name, Jesus, MEANS Savior, also called “Immanuel” God with us, who came to rescue God’s people from their sin, so that they could once again be with their loving creator. The heart of Jesus is marked by grace and truth.  He sees you as you are. He knows exactly what you need.  Take time to discover the grace of God.  Simply open your heart and listen during this season.  Trust in His perfect love and leadership in your life by taking time to sit at His feet and let Him say everything, or nothing at all.  Fix your eyes on Jesus today.  May your heart be filled with peace and joy as you encounter Immanuel, God with you.

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]]> Never Soloed - Immanuel Brian Schreiber 00:45:51 Riding solo? Are you sensing a life with no help? Going through life alone can be challenging, but you can cope by because of “Immanuel, God with us!” This idea of God being with you is a mega-them of the entire Bible, and its the central message of Christmas: Jesus has come to save his people from their sins. This can only come from a precious delivery room; a message -you will not have to do life solo any longer! You get to celebrate the entry of Jesus, God’s chosen one, whose name, Jesus, MEANS Savior, also called “Immanuel” God with us, who came to rescue God’s people from their sin, so that they could once again be with their loving creator. The heart of Jesus is marked by grace and truth. He sees you as you are. He knows exactly what you need. Take time to discover the grace of God. Simply open your heart and listen during this season. Trust in His perfect love and leadership in your life by taking time to sit at His feet and let Him say everything, or nothing at all. Fix your eyes on Jesus today. May your heart be filled with peace and joy as you encounter Immanuel, God with you. Riding solo? Are you sensing a life with no help? Going through life alone can be challenging, but you can cope by because of “Immanuel, God with us!” This idea of God being with you is a mega-them of the entire Bible, and its the central message of Christmas: Jesus has come to save his people from their sins. This can only come from a precious delivery room; a message -you will not have to do life solo any longer! You get to celebrate the entry of Jesus, God’s chosen one, whose name, Jesus, MEANS Savior, also called “Immanuel” God with us, who came to rescue God’s people from their sin, so that they could once again be with their loving creator. The heart of Jesus is marked by grace and truth. He sees you as you are. He knows exactly what you need. Take time to discover the grace of God. Simply open your heart and listen during this season. Trust in His perfect love and leadership in your life by taking time to sit at His feet and let Him say everything, or nothing at all. Fix your eyes on Jesus today. May your heart be filled with peace and joy as you encounter Immanuel, God with you. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 129 d93e3aa7-bb10-495d-b4c5-5567188f20c7 Only Begotten – One of a kind John 1:14; 3:16-18; Heb. 11:17; 1 John 4:9 – (Brian)  Jesus is God’s “one and only” Son.  God gave His only begotten Son.  That is what happened in the birth of Jesus Christ.  But you must believe that He gave him for you. Never was there a giving like this giving.  In that word “gave” is poured all the wonders of grace.  We should read it this way:  “God so loved the world that he gave over his only begotten Son.”  He did not loan His Son.  He did not dismiss His Son for a little while with no definite purpose.  But He gave Him over, He gave Him up.  He consigned Him to a specific place.  He sent Him for a clearly chosen purpose.  He gave Him over for us.  He sent Him into our place, to assume the place of judgment for our sins.  Christmas day is the celebration of the love of God.  

Christmas is the great and everlasting celebration of the unconditional love of God.  That is what we must make this day.  God found it in His heart to love us, to draw us to Himself that we might be with Him.  God longed for us with a longing that could not rest until we were brought unto the highest good.  God in love sought us and He found us. 

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]]> Sun, 7 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 1:14; 3:16-18; Heb. 11:17; 1 John 4:9 – (Brian)  Jesus is God’s “one and only” Son.  God gave His only begotten Son.  That is what happened in the birth of Jesus Christ.  But you must believe that He gave him for you. Never was there a giving like this giving.  In that word “gave” is poured all the wonders of grace.  We should read it this way:  “God so loved the world that he gave over his only begotten Son.”  He did not loan His Son.  He did not dismiss His Son for a little while with no definite purpose.  But He gave Him over, He gave Him up.  He consigned Him to a specific place.  He sent Him for a clearly chosen purpose.  He gave Him over for us.  He sent Him into our place, to assume the place of judgment for our sins.  Christmas day is the celebration of the love of God.  

Christmas is the great and everlasting celebration of the unconditional love of God.  That is what we must make this day.  God found it in His heart to love us, to draw us to Himself that we might be with Him.  God longed for us with a longing that could not rest until we were brought unto the highest good.  God in love sought us and He found us. 

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]]> Only Begotten – One of a kind Brian Schreiber 00:44:24 John 1:14; 3:16-18; Heb. 11:17; 1 John 4:9 – (Brian) Jesus is God’s “one and only” Son. God gave His only begotten Son. That is what happened in the birth of Jesus Christ. But you must believe that He gave him for you. Never was there a giving like this giving. In that word “gave” is poured all the wonders of grace. We should read it this way: “God so loved the world that he gave over his only begotten Son.” He did not loan His Son. He did not dismiss His Son for a little while with no definite purpose. But He gave Him over, He gave Him up. He consigned Him to a specific place. He sent Him for a clearly chosen purpose. He gave Him over for us. He sent Him into our place, to assume the place of judgment for our sins. Christmas day is the celebration of the love of God. Christmas is the great and everlasting celebration of the unconditional love of God. That is what we must make this day. God found it in His heart to love us, to draw us to Himself that we might be with Him. God longed for us with a longing that could not rest until we were brought unto the highest good. God in love sought us and He found us. John 1:14; 3:16-18; Heb. 11:17; 1 John 4:9 – (Brian) Jesus is God’s “one and only” Son. God gave His only begotten Son. That is what happened in the birth of Jesus Christ. But you must believe that He gave him for you. Never was there a giving like this giving. In that word “gave” is poured all the wonders of grace. We should read it this way: “God so loved the world that he gave over his only begotten Son.” He did not loan His Son. He did not dismiss His Son for a little while with no definite purpose. But He gave Him over, He gave Him up. He consigned Him to a specific place. He sent Him for a clearly chosen purpose. He gave Him over for us. He sent Him into our place, to assume the place of judgment for our sins. Christmas day is the celebration of the love of God. Christmas is the great and everlasting celebration of the unconditional love of God. That is what we must make this day. God found it in His heart to love us, to draw us to Himself that we might be with Him. God longed for us with a longing that could not rest until we were brought unto the highest good. God in love sought us and He found us. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 129 10bd6c99-750b-4916-b94d-a2436c2839ca Justification – Declared Rom. 3:9-26; 5:18-19;.    Simply put, to justify is to declare righteous. Justification is an act of God where He pronounces a sinner to be righteous because of that sinner’s faith in Christ. According to one theologian, “the root idea in justification is the declaration of God, the righteous judge, that the man who believes in Christ, sinful though he may be, is righteous—is viewed as being righteous, because in Christ he has come into a righteous relationship with God” (Ladd, G. E., A Theology of the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1974, p. 437).

Properly understood, justification has to do with God’s declaration about the sinner, not any change within the sinner. That is, justification, per se, does not make anyone holy; it simply declares him to be not guilty before God and therefore treated as holy. 

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]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Jacob Hoover) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Rom. 3:9-26; 5:18-19;.    Simply put, to justify is to declare righteous. Justification is an act of God where He pronounces a sinner to be righteous because of that sinner’s faith in Christ. According to one theologian, “the root idea in justification is the declaration of God, the righteous judge, that the man who believes in Christ, sinful though he may be, is righteous—is viewed as being righteous, because in Christ he has come into a righteous relationship with God” (Ladd, G. E., A Theology of the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1974, p. 437).

Properly understood, justification has to do with God’s declaration about the sinner, not any change within the sinner. That is, justification, per se, does not make anyone holy; it simply declares him to be not guilty before God and therefore treated as holy. 

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]]> Justification – Declared Jacob Hoover 00:39:15 Rom. 3:9-26; 5:18-19;. Simply put, to justify is to declare righteous. Justification is an act of God where He pronounces a sinner to be righteous because of that sinner’s faith in Christ. According to one theologian, “the root idea in justification is the declaration of God, the righteous judge, that the man who believes in Christ, sinful though he may be, is righteous—is viewed as being righteous, because in Christ he has come into a righteous relationship with God” (Ladd, G. E., A Theology of the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1974, p. 437). Properly understood, justification has to do with God’s declaration about the sinner, not any change within the sinner. That is, justification, per se, does not make anyone holy; it simply declares him to be not guilty before God and therefore treated as holy. Rom. 3:9-26; 5:18-19;. Simply put, to justify is to declare righteous. Justification is an act of God where He pronounces a sinner to be righteous because of that sinner’s faith in Christ. According to one theologian, “the root idea in justification is the declaration of God, the righteous judge, that the man who believes in Christ, sinful though he may be, is righteous—is viewed as being righteous, because in Christ he has come into a righteous relationship with God” (Ladd, G. E., A Theology of the New Testament, Eerdmans, 1974, p. 437). Properly understood, justification has to do with God’s declaration about the sinner, not any change within the sinner. That is, justification, per se, does not make anyone holy; it simply declares him to be not guilty before God and therefore treated as holy. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 128 ee165e08-e0bc-47f2-902b-3024007e0a2a Atonement – Covered Numbers 5:7-9; Heb. 7:25-28;- (Brian)Atonement is also an important word, but many people have little understanding of what it means since it is exclusively theological. A popular definition is that atonement is “at-one-ment”; in other words, it is the way that we are made one with God when we used to be alienated from Him by our sins. At the heart of the matter, that is correct. Atonement was, at one time, not a theological term but simply a common term that meant “reconciliation” and could be used of the transaction between any two parties. Over time, it took on a more exclusively theological meaning.

 

The word translated “atone” literally meant “to cover,” but in the Old Testament, it appears to have taken on the theological meaning of “to take away.” Even today, we can use the word cover to mean “take away”: if a person says, “Let me give you $20 to cover the bill,” this does not mean that debt will be merely covered or hidden or “swept under the rug” but that it will be paid and the obligation removed.

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]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Numbers 5:7-9; Heb. 7:25-28;- (Brian)Atonement is also an important word, but many people have little understanding of what it means since it is exclusively theological. A popular definition is that atonement is “at-one-ment”; in other words, it is the way that we are made one with God when we used to be alienated from Him by our sins. At the heart of the matter, that is correct. Atonement was, at one time, not a theological term but simply a common term that meant “reconciliation” and could be used of the transaction between any two parties. Over time, it took on a more exclusively theological meaning.

 

The word translated “atone” literally meant “to cover,” but in the Old Testament, it appears to have taken on the theological meaning of “to take away.” Even today, we can use the word cover to mean “take away”: if a person says, “Let me give you $20 to cover the bill,” this does not mean that debt will be merely covered or hidden or “swept under the rug” but that it will be paid and the obligation removed.

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]]> Atonement – Covered Brian Schreiber 00:39:15 Numbers 5:7-9; Heb. 7:25-28;- (Brian)Atonement is also an important word, but many people have little understanding of what it means since it is exclusively theological. A popular definition is that atonement is “at-one-ment”; in other words, it is the way that we are made one with God when we used to be alienated from Him by our sins. At the heart of the matter, that is correct. Atonement was, at one time, not a theological term but simply a common term that meant “reconciliation” and could be used of the transaction between any two parties. Over time, it took on a more exclusively theological meaning. The word translated “atone” literally meant “to cover,” but in the Old Testament, it appears to have taken on the theological meaning of “to take away.” Even today, we can use the word cover to mean “take away”: if a person says, “Let me give you $20 to cover the bill,” this does not mean that debt will be merely covered or hidden or “swept under the rug” but that it will be paid and the obligation removed. Numbers 5:7-9; Heb. 7:25-28;- (Brian)Atonement is also an important word, but many people have little understanding of what it means since it is exclusively theological. A popular definition is that atonement is “at-one-ment”; in other words, it is the way that we are made one with God when we used to be alienated from Him by our sins. At the heart of the matter, that is correct. Atonement was, at one time, not a theological term but simply a common term that meant “reconciliation” and could be used of the transaction between any two parties. Over time, it took on a more exclusively theological meaning. The word translated “atone” literally meant “to cover,” but in the Old Testament, it appears to have taken on the theological meaning of “to take away.” Even today, we can use the word cover to mean “take away”: if a person says, “Let me give you $20 to cover the bill,” this does not mean that debt will be merely covered or hidden or “swept under the rug” but that it will be paid and the obligation removed. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 128 17a8fc6d-856a-4230-bd0e-ea6cd5b3ec6f Redemption -Paid Redemption" refers to the act of atoning for guilt, being rescued from evil, or repurchasing something that was sold. It is a concept central to theology, particularly Christianity, where it signifies deliverance from sin through the sacrifice of Christ.In a secular context, redemption can also describe the act of making amends, improving morally, or a financial action like repaying a debt or repurchasing a security.

I saw a sign once that I love—a lost dog sign. There was a big cash reward for whoever found the lost dog, and a description of the dog. It said, "He's only got three legs, he's blind in the left eye, he's missing a right ear, his tail has been broken off, he was neutered accidentally by a fence—ouch!—he's almost deaf, and he answers by the name 'Lucky.'" That's what redemption is all about! That dog isn't lucky! He's been through a whole lot of mess. But he's lucky because he's got an owner who loves him and wants him back. Do you know that you have a God who loves you, is seeking you out, and wants you back?

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]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:23:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Redemption" refers to the act of atoning for guilt, being rescued from evil, or repurchasing something that was sold. It is a concept central to theology, particularly Christianity, where it signifies deliverance from sin through the sacrifice of Christ.In a secular context, redemption can also describe the act of making amends, improving morally, or a financial action like repaying a debt or repurchasing a security.

I saw a sign once that I love—a lost dog sign. There was a big cash reward for whoever found the lost dog, and a description of the dog. It said, "He's only got three legs, he's blind in the left eye, he's missing a right ear, his tail has been broken off, he was neutered accidentally by a fence—ouch!—he's almost deaf, and he answers by the name 'Lucky.'" That's what redemption is all about! That dog isn't lucky! He's been through a whole lot of mess. But he's lucky because he's got an owner who loves him and wants him back. Do you know that you have a God who loves you, is seeking you out, and wants you back?

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]]> Redemption -Paid Brian Schreiber 00:39:36 Redemption" refers to the act of atoning for guilt, being rescued from evil, or repurchasing something that was sold. It is a concept central to theology, particularly Christianity, where it signifies deliverance from sin through the sacrifice of Christ.In a secular context, redemption can also describe the act of making amends, improving morally, or a financial action like repaying a debt or repurchasing a security. I saw a sign once that I love—a lost dog sign. There was a big cash reward for whoever found the lost dog, and a description of the dog. It said, "He's only got three legs, he's blind in the left eye, he's missing a right ear, his tail has been broken off, he was neutered accidentally by a fence—ouch!—he's almost deaf, and he answers by the name 'Lucky.'" That's what redemption is all about! That dog isn't lucky! He's been through a whole lot of mess. But he's lucky because he's got an owner who loves him and wants him back. Do you know that you have a God who loves you, is seeking you out, and wants you back? Redemption" refers to the act of atoning for guilt, being rescued from evil, or repurchasing something that was sold. It is a concept central to theology, particularly Christianity, where it signifies deliverance from sin through the sacrifice of Christ.In a secular context, redemption can also describe the act of making amends, improving morally, or a financial action like repaying a debt or repurchasing a security. I saw a sign once that I love—a lost dog sign. There was a big cash reward for whoever found the lost dog, and a description of the dog. It said, "He's only got three legs, he's blind in the left eye, he's missing a right ear, his tail has been broken off, he was neutered accidentally by a fence—ouch!—he's almost deaf, and he answers by the name 'Lucky.'" That's what redemption is all about! That dog isn't lucky! He's been through a whole lot of mess. But he's lucky because he's got an owner who loves him and wants him back. Do you know that you have a God who loves you, is seeking you out, and wants you back? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 127 03ea53be-5e3c-4ee8-9057-1fbf42b4e8e2 Hupéreteó -Served The word serve doesn’t typically get a lot of excitement for people because it feels like work.  But the truth is that Jesus came for the purpose to save but to do so by demonstrating it as to serve.

 

The term "hupereteo" (or huperetes) from the New Testament is a Greek word meaning   "servant", often referring to a subordinate rower in a ship or any other kind of manual servant or minister. In the biblical context, it describes a person who serves, particularly in a subservient or subordinate role, and implies diligent service with one's hands. Using our hands and feet to serve others is ca critical biblical word.  There are lots of different ways to do it…why not get at rowing.

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]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:19:05 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The word serve doesn’t typically get a lot of excitement for people because it feels like work.  But the truth is that Jesus came for the purpose to save but to do so by demonstrating it as to serve.

 

The term "hupereteo" (or huperetes) from the New Testament is a Greek word meaning   "servant", often referring to a subordinate rower in a ship or any other kind of manual servant or minister. In the biblical context, it describes a person who serves, particularly in a subservient or subordinate role, and implies diligent service with one's hands. Using our hands and feet to serve others is ca critical biblical word.  There are lots of different ways to do it…why not get at rowing.

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]]> Hupéreteó -Served Brian Schreiber 00:37:37 The word serve doesn’t typically get a lot of excitement for people because it feels like work. But the truth is that Jesus came for the purpose to save but to do so by demonstrating it as to serve. The term "hupereteo" (or huperetes) from the New Testament is a Greek word meaning "servant", often referring to a subordinate rower in a ship or any other kind of manual servant or minister. In the biblical context, it describes a person who serves, particularly in a subservient or subordinate role, and implies diligent service with one's hands. Using our hands and feet to serve others is ca critical biblical word. There are lots of different ways to do it…why not get at rowing. The word serve doesn’t typically get a lot of excitement for people because it feels like work. But the truth is that Jesus came for the purpose to save but to do so by demonstrating it as to serve. The term "hupereteo" (or huperetes) from the New Testament is a Greek word meaning "servant", often referring to a subordinate rower in a ship or any other kind of manual servant or minister. In the biblical context, it describes a person who serves, particularly in a subservient or subordinate role, and implies diligent service with one's hands. Using our hands and feet to serve others is ca critical biblical word. There are lots of different ways to do it…why not get at rowing. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 125 83116d72-f991-4ab3-bd73-7e14bf105256 Holiness-Holy grounded Holiness is God’s essential character. The journey of the believer is INTO HOLINESS. It’s about becoming more and more distinct and separate from the fallen condition of this world. The opposite of holiness is “SAMENESS”. To be unholy is to be just the same as everybody else. Our lives should be a stark contrast to those around us who have not come into right relationship with God.

From Moses's journey from obscurity to purpose, we will discover the urgency of God's call and the necessity of reverence in His presence. Explore the significance of removing the "footwear of familiarity" and embracing the holiness of encounters with the living God. The need for us to be holy is grounded in the holiness of God. The most central attribute of God is His perfect holiness.     Let this message ignite your faith and inspire you to answer God's call with boldness and trust.

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]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 19:21:59 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Holiness is God’s essential character. The journey of the believer is INTO HOLINESS. It’s about becoming more and more distinct and separate from the fallen condition of this world. The opposite of holiness is “SAMENESS”. To be unholy is to be just the same as everybody else. Our lives should be a stark contrast to those around us who have not come into right relationship with God.

From Moses's journey from obscurity to purpose, we will discover the urgency of God's call and the necessity of reverence in His presence. Explore the significance of removing the "footwear of familiarity" and embracing the holiness of encounters with the living God. The need for us to be holy is grounded in the holiness of God. The most central attribute of God is His perfect holiness.     Let this message ignite your faith and inspire you to answer God's call with boldness and trust.

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]]> Holiness-Holy grounded Brian Schreiber 00:35:08 Holiness is God’s essential character. The journey of the believer is INTO HOLINESS. It’s about becoming more and more distinct and separate from the fallen condition of this world. The opposite of holiness is “SAMENESS”. To be unholy is to be just the same as everybody else. Our lives should be a stark contrast to those around us who have not come into right relationship with God. From Moses's journey from obscurity to purpose, we will discover the urgency of God's call and the necessity of reverence in His presence. Explore the significance of removing the "footwear of familiarity" and embracing the holiness of encounters with the living God. The need for us to be holy is grounded in the holiness of God. The most central attribute of God is His perfect holiness. Let this message ignite your faith and inspire you to answer God's call with boldness and trust. Holiness is God’s essential character. The journey of the believer is INTO HOLINESS. It’s about becoming more and more distinct and separate from the fallen condition of this world. The opposite of holiness is “SAMENESS”. To be unholy is to be just the same as everybody else. Our lives should be a stark contrast to those around us who have not come into right relationship with God. From Moses's journey from obscurity to purpose, we will discover the urgency of God's call and the necessity of reverence in His presence. Explore the significance of removing the "footwear of familiarity" and embracing the holiness of encounters with the living God. The need for us to be holy is grounded in the holiness of God. The most central attribute of God is His perfect holiness. Let this message ignite your faith and inspire you to answer God's call with boldness and trust. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 124 03b324ce-bef4-4824-a1b8-aa571320ba50 Pursuing What is Best for Living These are the last words of Paul in his letter to Timothy.  And after giving quite a few instructions on various church matters, he is now concluding his letter with some wise advice. 

Have you noticed when you end up failing to walk in obedience to Jesus’ words your heart stops pursuing God and starts pursuing the things of the world?  Our ongoing pursuit of heavenly things should include guarding the deposit of the Gospel truths entrusted to us by God through his servants.  These truths that you hear today must be entrusted to us by God as a a good deposit and we need to guard it with our life – as parents, as elders, as teachers, as friends.   Our attempts to guard the Gospel reveals a heart that is constantly pursing God and the things of God.  We’re to enjoy the abundant life that God has for us in and through Jesus Christ.

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:06 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons These are the last words of Paul in his letter to Timothy.  And after giving quite a few instructions on various church matters, he is now concluding his letter with some wise advice. 

Have you noticed when you end up failing to walk in obedience to Jesus’ words your heart stops pursuing God and starts pursuing the things of the world?  Our ongoing pursuit of heavenly things should include guarding the deposit of the Gospel truths entrusted to us by God through his servants.  These truths that you hear today must be entrusted to us by God as a a good deposit and we need to guard it with our life – as parents, as elders, as teachers, as friends.   Our attempts to guard the Gospel reveals a heart that is constantly pursing God and the things of God.  We’re to enjoy the abundant life that God has for us in and through Jesus Christ.

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]]> Pursuing What is Best for Living Brian Schreiber 00:37:44 These are the last words of Paul in his letter to Timothy.  And after giving quite a few instructions on various church matters, he is now concluding his letter with some wise advice.  Have you noticed when you end up failing to walk in obedience to Jesus’ words your heart stops pursuing God and starts pursuing the things of the world?  Our ongoing pursuit of heavenly things should include guarding the deposit of the Gospel truths entrusted to us by God through his servants.  These truths that you hear today must be entrusted to us by God as a a good deposit and we need to guard it with our life – as parents, as elders, as teachers, as friends.   Our attempts to guard the Gospel reveals a heart that is constantly pursing God and the things of God.  We’re to enjoy the abundant life that God has for us in and through Jesus Christ. These are the last words of Paul in his letter to Timothy.  And after giving quite a few instructions on various church matters, he is now concluding his letter with some wise advice.  Have you noticed when you end up failing to walk in obedience to Jesus’ words your heart stops pursuing God and starts pursuing the things of the world?  Our ongoing pursuit of heavenly things should include guarding the deposit of the Gospel truths entrusted to us by God through his servants.  These truths that you hear today must be entrusted to us by God as a a good deposit and we need to guard it with our life – as parents, as elders, as teachers, as friends.   Our attempts to guard the Gospel reveals a heart that is constantly pursing God and the things of God.  We’re to enjoy the abundant life that God has for us in and through Jesus Christ. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 123 9327f3ab-ece4-43e1-9a1e-41b125f22b73 Living Equipped to not Ruin Your Faith 6:1-11 – Have you ever accidentally ruined something?  Have ever  wanted to ruin something?  Your actions are different to these extreme ways of ruining. 

I would say that success is spiritual and inward, not material and outward. Verse 6 in our text today says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” If you have godliness, you have great gain. You may not have the things the world can afford, but if you have God in your life, you are rich. 

This test today a few examples of what can ruin your faith quickly.  Getting on top of them before you need an overhaul is suggested by Paul to his young student Timothy.  Let’s find out what can ruin our faith if we’re not careful.

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:37:54 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons 6:1-11 – Have you ever accidentally ruined something?  Have ever  wanted to ruin something?  Your actions are different to these extreme ways of ruining. 

I would say that success is spiritual and inward, not material and outward. Verse 6 in our text today says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” If you have godliness, you have great gain. You may not have the things the world can afford, but if you have God in your life, you are rich. 

This test today a few examples of what can ruin your faith quickly.  Getting on top of them before you need an overhaul is suggested by Paul to his young student Timothy.  Let’s find out what can ruin our faith if we’re not careful.

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]]> Living Equipped to not Ruin Your Faith Brian Schreiber 00:41:28 6:1-11 – Have you ever accidentally ruined something?  Have ever  wanted to ruin something?  Your actions are different to these extreme ways of ruining.  I would say that success is spiritual and inward, not material and outward. Verse 6 in our text today says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” If you have godliness, you have great gain. You may not have the things the world can afford, but if you have God in your life, you are rich.  This test today a few examples of what can ruin your faith quickly.  Getting on top of them before you need an overhaul is suggested by Paul to his young student Timothy.  Let’s find out what can ruin our faith if we’re not careful. 6:1-11 – Have you ever accidentally ruined something?  Have ever  wanted to ruin something?  Your actions are different to these extreme ways of ruining.  I would say that success is spiritual and inward, not material and outward. Verse 6 in our text today says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” If you have godliness, you have great gain. You may not have the things the world can afford, but if you have God in your life, you are rich.  This test today a few examples of what can ruin your faith quickly.  Getting on top of them before you need an overhaul is suggested by Paul to his young student Timothy.  Let’s find out what can ruin our faith if we’re not careful. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 122 47a928b9-0114-4ccb-87db-ccfb5a2333f7 Relating Well to One Another in the Household of God 5:1-16 - Church is a unique experience for a lot of reasons, but one reason that I think church is unique is that it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences together.

Oftentimes, you’ll meet someone who shares similar life experiences, but I hope we’re all here because it’s our heart’s desire to worship the living God and it’s our shared faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ that brings us together.   

And that’s the issue that Paul is giving Timothy advice on. He’s addressing how to pastorally handle the various relationships and circumstances within the family of God. Particularly how to say hard things to the various demographics within the church, and to care for the growing ministry towards widows within the Ephesian church.

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]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 13:46:07 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons 5:1-16 - Church is a unique experience for a lot of reasons, but one reason that I think church is unique is that it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences together.

Oftentimes, you’ll meet someone who shares similar life experiences, but I hope we’re all here because it’s our heart’s desire to worship the living God and it’s our shared faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ that brings us together.   

And that’s the issue that Paul is giving Timothy advice on. He’s addressing how to pastorally handle the various relationships and circumstances within the family of God. Particularly how to say hard things to the various demographics within the church, and to care for the growing ministry towards widows within the Ephesian church.

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]]> Relating Well to One Another in the Household of God Brian Schreiber 00:43:20 5:1-16 - Church is a unique experience for a lot of reasons, but one reason that I think church is unique is that it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences together. Oftentimes, you’ll meet someone who shares similar life experiences, but I hope we’re all here because it’s our heart’s desire to worship the living God and it’s our shared faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ that brings us together.    And that’s the issue that Paul is giving Timothy advice on. He’s addressing how to pastorally handle the various relationships and circumstances within the family of God. Particularly how to say hard things to the various demographics within the church, and to care for the growing ministry towards widows within the Ephesian church. 5:1-16 - Church is a unique experience for a lot of reasons, but one reason that I think church is unique is that it brings people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences together. Oftentimes, you’ll meet someone who shares similar life experiences, but I hope we’re all here because it’s our heart’s desire to worship the living God and it’s our shared faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ that brings us together.    And that’s the issue that Paul is giving Timothy advice on. He’s addressing how to pastorally handle the various relationships and circumstances within the family of God. Particularly how to say hard things to the various demographics within the church, and to care for the growing ministry towards widows within the Ephesian church. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 121 284f59e9-1599-45a9-b91f-d8d0741709f6 Equip and Train Yourself to be Godly There are several metaphors throughout the New Testament illustrating the nature of the Christian life and Christian community.  All the metaphors in 1 Timothy 4 are embedded with the need for training, for spiritual disciplines and practices which strengthen faith and promote spiritual health - Muscle training.

If you dedicate yourself to these things, there will be no room for entertaining wacky stories which have no basis in truth. Instead, there will be lush spiritual growth, teachable spirits, humble service, supportive beliefs, compassionate ministry, and open fellowship. 

The high values of the worthy servant of Christ need to be both used and guarded.  Just as your body  has physical muscles, so the Body of Christ has spiritual muscles. Faith is a muscle which needs to be stretched, exercised, rested, and supplied with plenty of protein and necessary nutrients. Let’s get to working out!

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:29:27 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons There are several metaphors throughout the New Testament illustrating the nature of the Christian life and Christian community.  All the metaphors in 1 Timothy 4 are embedded with the need for training, for spiritual disciplines and practices which strengthen faith and promote spiritual health - Muscle training.

If you dedicate yourself to these things, there will be no room for entertaining wacky stories which have no basis in truth. Instead, there will be lush spiritual growth, teachable spirits, humble service, supportive beliefs, compassionate ministry, and open fellowship. 

The high values of the worthy servant of Christ need to be both used and guarded.  Just as your body  has physical muscles, so the Body of Christ has spiritual muscles. Faith is a muscle which needs to be stretched, exercised, rested, and supplied with plenty of protein and necessary nutrients. Let’s get to working out!

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]]> Equip and Train Yourself to be Godly Brian Schreiber 00:44:24 There are several metaphors throughout the New Testament illustrating the nature of the Christian life and Christian community.  All the metaphors in 1 Timothy 4 are embedded with the need for training, for spiritual disciplines and practices which strengthen faith and promote spiritual health - Muscle training. If you dedicate yourself to these things, there will be no room for entertaining wacky stories which have no basis in truth. Instead, there will be lush spiritual growth, teachable spirits, humble service, supportive beliefs, compassionate ministry, and open fellowship.  The high values of the worthy servant of Christ need to be both used and guarded.  Just as your body  has physical muscles, so the Body of Christ has spiritual muscles. Faith is a muscle which needs to be stretched, exercised, rested, and supplied with plenty of protein and necessary nutrients. Let’s get to working out! There are several metaphors throughout the New Testament illustrating the nature of the Christian life and Christian community.  All the metaphors in 1 Timothy 4 are embedded with the need for training, for spiritual disciplines and practices which strengthen faith and promote spiritual health - Muscle training. If you dedicate yourself to these things, there will be no room for entertaining wacky stories which have no basis in truth. Instead, there will be lush spiritual growth, teachable spirits, humble service, supportive beliefs, compassionate ministry, and open fellowship.  The high values of the worthy servant of Christ need to be both used and guarded.  Just as your body  has physical muscles, so the Body of Christ has spiritual muscles. Faith is a muscle which needs to be stretched, exercised, rested, and supplied with plenty of protein and necessary nutrients. Let’s get to working out! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 120 c698e991-4120-40e7-aa4d-87eb029cc631 Servant Leaders and Ministry Leaders of the Local Church 1 Timothy 3:1-13

The church has always needed people who would give themselves for the good of the flock. We live in a time that is all about being a consumer. We just take what we want and need. Sometimes the church is looked at in the same lens. You come and get what you want out of it, whether it be singing, kids bible classes, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, or fellowship.  None of these would exist without all of us giving of ourselves for the good of each other. Paul is writing these things so that we will behave rightly as the church, the people of God. A church desperately needs godly leaders and godly servants.

We need more spiritual elders and deacons  and more spiritual ministry leaders in the kingdom of God. We need people who will live their lives ready to step up to the work of leading God’s people in the future.  Who will people come to for spiritual teaching, spiritual help, and spiritual guidance if we are not the ones who become that for the world? We must not go to church. We must be the church! We must be the servants and leaders that God wants us to be. What can you do today to move your life in that direction to fulfill your purpose to be the image of God to the world?

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:13:25 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons 1 Timothy 3:1-13

The church has always needed people who would give themselves for the good of the flock. We live in a time that is all about being a consumer. We just take what we want and need. Sometimes the church is looked at in the same lens. You come and get what you want out of it, whether it be singing, kids bible classes, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, or fellowship.  None of these would exist without all of us giving of ourselves for the good of each other. Paul is writing these things so that we will behave rightly as the church, the people of God. A church desperately needs godly leaders and godly servants.

We need more spiritual elders and deacons  and more spiritual ministry leaders in the kingdom of God. We need people who will live their lives ready to step up to the work of leading God’s people in the future.  Who will people come to for spiritual teaching, spiritual help, and spiritual guidance if we are not the ones who become that for the world? We must not go to church. We must be the church! We must be the servants and leaders that God wants us to be. What can you do today to move your life in that direction to fulfill your purpose to be the image of God to the world?

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]]> Servant Leaders and Ministry Leaders of the Local Church Drew Staudenmaier 00:34:14 1 Timothy 3:1-13 The church has always needed people who would give themselves for the good of the flock. We live in a time that is all about being a consumer. We just take what we want and need. Sometimes the church is looked at in the same lens. You come and get what you want out of it, whether it be singing, kids bible classes, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, or fellowship.  None of these would exist without all of us giving of ourselves for the good of each other. Paul is writing these things so that we will behave rightly as the church, the people of God. A church desperately needs godly leaders and godly servants. We need more spiritual elders and deacons  and more spiritual ministry leaders in the kingdom of God. We need people who will live their lives ready to step up to the work of leading God’s people in the future.  Who will people come to for spiritual teaching, spiritual help, and spiritual guidance if we are not the ones who become that for the world? We must not go to church. We must be the church! We must be the servants and leaders that God wants us to be. What can you do today to move your life in that direction to fulfill your purpose to be the image of God to the world? 1 Timothy 3:1-13 The church has always needed people who would give themselves for the good of the flock. We live in a time that is all about being a consumer. We just take what we want and need. Sometimes the church is looked at in the same lens. You come and get what you want out of it, whether it be singing, kids bible classes, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, or fellowship.  None of these would exist without all of us giving of ourselves for the good of each other. Paul is writing these things so that we will behave rightly as the church, the people of God. A church desperately needs godly leaders and godly servants. We need more spiritual elders and deacons  and more spiritual ministry leaders in the kingdom of God. We need people who will live their lives ready to step up to the work of leading God’s people in the future.  Who will people come to for spiritual teaching, spiritual help, and spiritual guidance if we are not the ones who become that for the world? We must not go to church. We must be the church! We must be the servants and leaders that God wants us to be. What can you do today to move your life in that direction to fulfill your purpose to be the image of God to the world? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 119 60217ddf-0d65-404a-ac21-bcf0b3361c4c A Peaceful Quiet Life of Prayer Looking for peace and some order is good.  Praying provides peace for the praying person.  Paul is giving Timothy and each of us some instruction for appropriate worship patterns and prayer  in chapter two.  God wants us all to pray for everyone.   God is looking for godly devotion done in appropriate ways.  The ultimate goal is for for every believer to live a life characterized by peace, order and godliness. 

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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:34:49 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Looking for peace and some order is good.  Praying provides peace for the praying person.  Paul is giving Timothy and each of us some instruction for appropriate worship patterns and prayer  in chapter two.  God wants us all to pray for everyone.   God is looking for godly devotion done in appropriate ways.  The ultimate goal is for for every believer to live a life characterized by peace, order and godliness. 

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]]> A Peaceful Quiet Life of Prayer Brian Schreiber 00:40:35 Looking for peace and some order is good.  Praying provides peace for the praying person.  Paul is giving Timothy and each of us some instruction for appropriate worship patterns and prayer  in chapter two.  God wants us all to pray for everyone.   God is looking for godly devotion done in appropriate ways.  The ultimate goal is for for every believer to live a life characterized by peace, order and godliness.  Looking for peace and some order is good.  Praying provides peace for the praying person.  Paul is giving Timothy and each of us some instruction for appropriate worship patterns and prayer  in chapter two.  God wants us all to pray for everyone.   God is looking for godly devotion done in appropriate ways.  The ultimate goal is for for every believer to live a life characterized by peace, order and godliness.  oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 118 154e5edc-553e-45a7-a88d-24d9f5dfaacb Our Basic Equipment 1:1-20 –What sustains and unites the church is not a pastor or a program.  It’s not worship style or music.  What sustains and unites the church is the perseverance of Jesus coming for those that need Him! 

The apostle Paul highlights the role of the law as well as the mercy that God showed him as the “foremost” sinner.  This same mercy in Jesus Christ remains the church’s only hope!  The church is the place where sinners are welcomed so they can be supernaturally changed by the Savior.

So, let’s not misunderstand what Jesus came to do, and in our telling of the Good News, let’s not misrepresent what the gospel offers. We to get lost in details and side issues, let’s come back to the center. The cancer the gospel proposes to cure is this: our sins against God!

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]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 19:06:49 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons 1:1-20 –What sustains and unites the church is not a pastor or a program.  It’s not worship style or music.  What sustains and unites the church is the perseverance of Jesus coming for those that need Him! 

The apostle Paul highlights the role of the law as well as the mercy that God showed him as the “foremost” sinner.  This same mercy in Jesus Christ remains the church’s only hope!  The church is the place where sinners are welcomed so they can be supernaturally changed by the Savior.

So, let’s not misunderstand what Jesus came to do, and in our telling of the Good News, let’s not misrepresent what the gospel offers. We to get lost in details and side issues, let’s come back to the center. The cancer the gospel proposes to cure is this: our sins against God!

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]]> Our Basic Equipment Brian Schreiber 00:46:27 1:1-20 –What sustains and unites the church is not a pastor or a program.  It’s not worship style or music.  What sustains and unites the church is the perseverance of Jesus coming for those that need Him!  The apostle Paul highlights the role of the law as well as the mercy that God showed him as the “foremost” sinner.  This same mercy in Jesus Christ remains the church’s only hope!  The church is the place where sinners are welcomed so they can be supernaturally changed by the Savior. So, let’s not misunderstand what Jesus came to do, and in our telling of the Good News, let’s not misrepresent what the gospel offers. We to get lost in details and side issues, let’s come back to the center. The cancer the gospel proposes to cure is this: our sins against God! 1:1-20 –What sustains and unites the church is not a pastor or a program.  It’s not worship style or music.  What sustains and unites the church is the perseverance of Jesus coming for those that need Him!  The apostle Paul highlights the role of the law as well as the mercy that God showed him as the “foremost” sinner.  This same mercy in Jesus Christ remains the church’s only hope!  The church is the place where sinners are welcomed so they can be supernaturally changed by the Savior. So, let’s not misunderstand what Jesus came to do, and in our telling of the Good News, let’s not misrepresent what the gospel offers. We to get lost in details and side issues, let’s come back to the center. The cancer the gospel proposes to cure is this: our sins against God! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 117 d5e5e4ae-866b-4294-9e7b-0f185eb08dd6 Everybody is Greater Than Somebody Acts 6:1-7; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Cor. 12:14-22.  Ultimately we end up pointing to human brokenness – God’s people and our God together makes up Everybody that is found greater than somebody.  You end up finding how much stronger you are together than you were alone.  Here’s what’s great about Christian community – the more you want from it, and the more you give to it, the more uncomfortable you have to be, and at the same time, the more fulfilled you become. Who doesn’t want to be greater than the somebody you are by joining up with everybody?

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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:39:05 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Acts 6:1-7; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Cor. 12:14-22.  Ultimately we end up pointing to human brokenness – God’s people and our God together makes up Everybody that is found greater than somebody.  You end up finding how much stronger you are together than you were alone.  Here’s what’s great about Christian community – the more you want from it, and the more you give to it, the more uncomfortable you have to be, and at the same time, the more fulfilled you become. Who doesn’t want to be greater than the somebody you are by joining up with everybody?

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]]> Everybody is Greater Than Somebody Brian Schreiber 00:41:40 Acts 6:1-7; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Cor. 12:14-22. Ultimately we end up pointing to human brokenness – God’s people and our God together makes up Everybody that is found greater than somebody. You end up finding how much stronger you are together than you were alone. Here’s what’s great about Christian community – the more you want from it, and the more you give to it, the more uncomfortable you have to be, and at the same time, the more fulfilled you become. Who doesn’t want to be greater than the somebody you are by joining up with everybody? Acts 6:1-7; Eph. 4:11-13; 1 Cor. 12:14-22. Ultimately we end up pointing to human brokenness – God’s people and our God together makes up Everybody that is found greater than somebody. You end up finding how much stronger you are together than you were alone. Here’s what’s great about Christian community – the more you want from it, and the more you give to it, the more uncomfortable you have to be, and at the same time, the more fulfilled you become. Who doesn’t want to be greater than the somebody you are by joining up with everybody? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 116 7779b2fa-a198-434b-b1da-c02db4a6ecea Created for Community Gen. 1:26; 2:18; 3:7-8; Rev. 7:9; 2 Cor. 13:11 – Why do we exist?  The very core of creation/humanity is the need to belong -  to be in vulnerable relationships that build the framework for community to take place.

Before anything was created, we will see that God existed in community:  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  The three in one is the source that everything was created and moves.  So it stands to reason that whatever is created would have similar identifying makers or DNA Alf the Creator.  One of those markers is that nothing was created in isolation and the left in a vacuum.  Everything is created in relationship to something or someone else.  It wasn’t good for Adam to be alone and neither were you.  It’s the ever-present constant of the entire human narrative.

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]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:30:03 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Gen. 1:26; 2:18; 3:7-8; Rev. 7:9; 2 Cor. 13:11 – Why do we exist?  The very core of creation/humanity is the need to belong -  to be in vulnerable relationships that build the framework for community to take place.

Before anything was created, we will see that God existed in community:  Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  The three in one is the source that everything was created and moves.  So it stands to reason that whatever is created would have similar identifying makers or DNA Alf the Creator.  One of those markers is that nothing was created in isolation and the left in a vacuum.  Everything is created in relationship to something or someone else.  It wasn’t good for Adam to be alone and neither were you.  It’s the ever-present constant of the entire human narrative.

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]]> Created for Community Brian Schreiber 00:46:18 Gen. 1:26; 2:18; 3:7-8; Rev. 7:9; 2 Cor. 13:11 – Why do we exist? The very core of creation/humanity is the need to belong - to be in vulnerable relationships that build the framework for community to take place. Before anything was created, we will see that God existed in community: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The three in one is the source that everything was created and moves. So it stands to reason that whatever is created would have similar identifying makers or DNA Alf the Creator. One of those markers is that nothing was created in isolation and the left in a vacuum. Everything is created in relationship to something or someone else. It wasn’t good for Adam to be alone and neither were you. It’s the ever-present constant of the entire human narrative. Gen. 1:26; 2:18; 3:7-8; Rev. 7:9; 2 Cor. 13:11 – Why do we exist? The very core of creation/humanity is the need to belong - to be in vulnerable relationships that build the framework for community to take place. Before anything was created, we will see that God existed in community: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The three in one is the source that everything was created and moves. So it stands to reason that whatever is created would have similar identifying makers or DNA Alf the Creator. One of those markers is that nothing was created in isolation and the left in a vacuum. Everything is created in relationship to something or someone else. It wasn’t good for Adam to be alone and neither were you. It’s the ever-present constant of the entire human narrative. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 115 2cb7407b-3530-418f-9d30-58166df75813 What is This Conversation you are Holding? Luke 24:13-35; Deut. 6:4-9 - It’s frustrating when you can’t see something but you’re told it’s there.   Does this ever happen to you with the big things in life?  Where you’re looking for something important but just can’t see it?

How about when you look for God but can’t sense his presence?   You look for Him, and you’re told by your preacher and more spiritually attuned friends that “He’s right there!” but we just can’t see him for yourself. Instead of sensing God you feel like He’s  gone or like He will talk to anyone but you. When you can’t see God or sense Christ’s presence what should you do?  That’s a dark place to be at but it’s similar to where some of Jesus’ followers found themselves Sunday after his crucifixion.  

When you go back through the Scriptures you can’t help but read them in light of that good news. It’s all about Him!  It’s all pointing to our need for Him. It’s all about this coming Savior who is going to pay the ultimate sacrifice. It’s all about Jesus, His suffering, His death, and His  life-giving resurrection so that anyone who repents of their sins and puts their faith and trust in Him will one day rise again too. When you can’t see Jesus, look to the Scriptures and to his resurrection!

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]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2025 19:57:04 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Luke 24:13-35; Deut. 6:4-9 - It’s frustrating when you can’t see something but you’re told it’s there.   Does this ever happen to you with the big things in life?  Where you’re looking for something important but just can’t see it?

How about when you look for God but can’t sense his presence?   You look for Him, and you’re told by your preacher and more spiritually attuned friends that “He’s right there!” but we just can’t see him for yourself. Instead of sensing God you feel like He’s  gone or like He will talk to anyone but you. When you can’t see God or sense Christ’s presence what should you do?  That’s a dark place to be at but it’s similar to where some of Jesus’ followers found themselves Sunday after his crucifixion.  

When you go back through the Scriptures you can’t help but read them in light of that good news. It’s all about Him!  It’s all pointing to our need for Him. It’s all about this coming Savior who is going to pay the ultimate sacrifice. It’s all about Jesus, His suffering, His death, and His  life-giving resurrection so that anyone who repents of their sins and puts their faith and trust in Him will one day rise again too. When you can’t see Jesus, look to the Scriptures and to his resurrection!

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]]> What is This Conversation you are Holding? Brian Schreiber 00:41:45 Luke 24:13-35; Deut. 6:4-9 - It’s frustrating when you can’t see something but you’re told it’s there. Does this ever happen to you with the big things in life? Where you’re looking for something important but just can’t see it? How about when you look for God but can’t sense his presence? You look for Him, and you’re told by your preacher and more spiritually attuned friends that “He’s right there!” but we just can’t see him for yourself. Instead of sensing God you feel like He’s gone or like He will talk to anyone but you. When you can’t see God or sense Christ’s presence what should you do? That’s a dark place to be at but it’s similar to where some of Jesus’ followers found themselves Sunday after his crucifixion. When you go back through the Scriptures you can’t help but read them in light of that good news. It’s all about Him! It’s all pointing to our need for Him. It’s all about this coming Savior who is going to pay the ultimate sacrifice. It’s all about Jesus, His suffering, His death, and His life-giving resurrection so that anyone who repents of their sins and puts their faith and trust in Him will one day rise again too. When you can’t see Jesus, look to the Scriptures and to his resurrection! Luke 24:13-35; Deut. 6:4-9 - It’s frustrating when you can’t see something but you’re told it’s there. Does this ever happen to you with the big things in life? Where you’re looking for something important but just can’t see it? How about when you look for God but can’t sense his presence? You look for Him, and you’re told by your preacher and more spiritually attuned friends that “He’s right there!” but we just can’t see him for yourself. Instead of sensing God you feel like He’s gone or like He will talk to anyone but you. When you can’t see God or sense Christ’s presence what should you do? That’s a dark place to be at but it’s similar to where some of Jesus’ followers found themselves Sunday after his crucifixion. When you go back through the Scriptures you can’t help but read them in light of that good news. It’s all about Him! It’s all pointing to our need for Him. It’s all about this coming Savior who is going to pay the ultimate sacrifice. It’s all about Jesus, His suffering, His death, and His life-giving resurrection so that anyone who repents of their sins and puts their faith and trust in Him will one day rise again too. When you can’t see Jesus, look to the Scriptures and to his resurrection! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 114 8e557749-10bd-4b24-8513-95d8c7d61eb8 Why Do You Call Me Good? Luke 18:18-19; James 1:16-18; Rom. 8:12-17 -A perfectly reasonable question to ask of someone like Jesus, one would think, and a decently polite way of putting it. But Jesus’ response begins in typically exasperating fashion:  “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.”

By asking “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus is forcing the young man to reflect on his own perception of who Jesus is. Unintentionally, this ruler had made a wild—though entirely accurate—claim about Jesus.

When Philip first encountered Jesus, it was life changing.  He was so excited about his new Master that he went and told his friend Nathanael to come and follow. But Nathanael mocked the idea by saying, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”(John 1:46). We could in a sense share that ancient disdain and skepticism:  Could Jesus really be the solution?  Could He be the One who takes my wicked heart and makes it produce something that’s truly good?  You can bet He IS Good!

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:52:12 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Luke 18:18-19; James 1:16-18; Rom. 8:12-17 -A perfectly reasonable question to ask of someone like Jesus, one would think, and a decently polite way of putting it. But Jesus’ response begins in typically exasperating fashion:  “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.”

By asking “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus is forcing the young man to reflect on his own perception of who Jesus is. Unintentionally, this ruler had made a wild—though entirely accurate—claim about Jesus.

When Philip first encountered Jesus, it was life changing.  He was so excited about his new Master that he went and told his friend Nathanael to come and follow. But Nathanael mocked the idea by saying, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”(John 1:46). We could in a sense share that ancient disdain and skepticism:  Could Jesus really be the solution?  Could He be the One who takes my wicked heart and makes it produce something that’s truly good?  You can bet He IS Good!

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]]> Why Do You Call Me Good? Brian Schreiber 00:40:26 Luke 18:18-19; James 1:16-18; Rom. 8:12-17 -A perfectly reasonable question to ask of someone like Jesus, one would think, and a decently polite way of putting it. But Jesus’ response begins in typically exasperating fashion: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.” By asking “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus is forcing the young man to reflect on his own perception of who Jesus is. Unintentionally, this ruler had made a wild—though entirely accurate—claim about Jesus. When Philip first encountered Jesus, it was life changing. He was so excited about his new Master that he went and told his friend Nathanael to come and follow. But Nathanael mocked the idea by saying, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”(John 1:46). We could in a sense share that ancient disdain and skepticism: Could Jesus really be the solution? Could He be the One who takes my wicked heart and makes it produce something that’s truly good? You can bet He IS Good! Luke 18:18-19; James 1:16-18; Rom. 8:12-17 -A perfectly reasonable question to ask of someone like Jesus, one would think, and a decently polite way of putting it. But Jesus’ response begins in typically exasperating fashion: “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.” By asking “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus is forcing the young man to reflect on his own perception of who Jesus is. Unintentionally, this ruler had made a wild—though entirely accurate—claim about Jesus. When Philip first encountered Jesus, it was life changing. He was so excited about his new Master that he went and told his friend Nathanael to come and follow. But Nathanael mocked the idea by saying, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”(John 1:46). We could in a sense share that ancient disdain and skepticism: Could Jesus really be the solution? Could He be the One who takes my wicked heart and makes it produce something that’s truly good? You can bet He IS Good! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 113 065378a2-c444-4f7b-a472-10a61dbd11d2 What Can We Compare The Kingdom of God? Mark 4:30-32;  Mark 10:13-15 – Jesus thinks about the imagery that best describes the ontology of the Kingdom and its ways – that of the mustard seed( the smallest or the garden seeds).  It is common and worked for the imagery of contrast, the point Jesus is making is simple, that “small beginnings can yield great outcomes.”  The way of the seed does not fit the logic of the world, it is small and insignificant; unnoticeable when it enters into the ground.  Yet with time, the seed becomes the plant so strong and large that birds can perch in its branches and rest from the weariness of their life.

The parable point is a simple one.  The Kingdom of Heaven will have small and insignificant beginnings; it will be unnoticeable to the world.  The Kingdom of God will grow under the hand and by the timing of God, not dependent on those who belong to it or by the works of man, but as the Spirit of God will, so would the kingdom grow.

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:47:30 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Mark 4:30-32;  Mark 10:13-15 – Jesus thinks about the imagery that best describes the ontology of the Kingdom and its ways – that of the mustard seed( the smallest or the garden seeds).  It is common and worked for the imagery of contrast, the point Jesus is making is simple, that “small beginnings can yield great outcomes.”  The way of the seed does not fit the logic of the world, it is small and insignificant; unnoticeable when it enters into the ground.  Yet with time, the seed becomes the plant so strong and large that birds can perch in its branches and rest from the weariness of their life.

The parable point is a simple one.  The Kingdom of Heaven will have small and insignificant beginnings; it will be unnoticeable to the world.  The Kingdom of God will grow under the hand and by the timing of God, not dependent on those who belong to it or by the works of man, but as the Spirit of God will, so would the kingdom grow.

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]]> What Can We Compare The Kingdom of God? Brian Schreiber 00:46:16 Mark 4:30-32; Mark 10:13-15 – Jesus thinks about the imagery that best describes the ontology of the Kingdom and its ways – that of the mustard seed( the smallest or the garden seeds). It is common and worked for the imagery of contrast, the point Jesus is making is simple, that “small beginnings can yield great outcomes.” The way of the seed does not fit the logic of the world, it is small and insignificant; unnoticeable when it enters into the ground. Yet with time, the seed becomes the plant so strong and large that birds can perch in its branches and rest from the weariness of their life. The parable point is a simple one. The Kingdom of Heaven will have small and insignificant beginnings; it will be unnoticeable to the world. The Kingdom of God will grow under the hand and by the timing of God, not dependent on those who belong to it or by the works of man, but as the Spirit of God will, so would the kingdom grow. Mark 4:30-32; Mark 10:13-15 – Jesus thinks about the imagery that best describes the ontology of the Kingdom and its ways – that of the mustard seed( the smallest or the garden seeds). It is common and worked for the imagery of contrast, the point Jesus is making is simple, that “small beginnings can yield great outcomes.” The way of the seed does not fit the logic of the world, it is small and insignificant; unnoticeable when it enters into the ground. Yet with time, the seed becomes the plant so strong and large that birds can perch in its branches and rest from the weariness of their life. The parable point is a simple one. The Kingdom of Heaven will have small and insignificant beginnings; it will be unnoticeable to the world. The Kingdom of God will grow under the hand and by the timing of God, not dependent on those who belong to it or by the works of man, but as the Spirit of God will, so would the kingdom grow. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 112 510a2c26-9bcf-4f0f-a091-eb992686e49c Why Do You Worry? Luke 12: 22-34; Phil. 4:4-7 -    I wonder how many of you are worried right now? You've got an ongoing weight, a burden, someone you love, something you care about, something that you want to change, but you can't figure out how to change. It's a never ending weight, something that's always present with you. If you do, you're not alone.

Worry is like telling our omnipotent God the unthinkable: “I don’t trust You.” Yet worry is still a struggle for many who have experienced God’s goodness—even mature believers. Reflecting on Jesus’ words about anxiety,  we can think rightly about our troubles when we view them in light of God’s Word. Only then will we trust our burdens to the One who can truly bear them.

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]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 16:44:31 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Luke 12: 22-34; Phil. 4:4-7 -    I wonder how many of you are worried right now? You've got an ongoing weight, a burden, someone you love, something you care about, something that you want to change, but you can't figure out how to change. It's a never ending weight, something that's always present with you. If you do, you're not alone.

Worry is like telling our omnipotent God the unthinkable: “I don’t trust You.” Yet worry is still a struggle for many who have experienced God’s goodness—even mature believers. Reflecting on Jesus’ words about anxiety,  we can think rightly about our troubles when we view them in light of God’s Word. Only then will we trust our burdens to the One who can truly bear them.

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]]> Why Do You Worry? Fairfield Church of Christ 00:38:52 Luke 12: 22-34; Phil. 4:4-7 - I wonder how many of you are worried right now? You've got an ongoing weight, a burden, someone you love, something you care about, something that you want to change, but you can't figure out how to change. It's a never ending weight, something that's always present with you. If you do, you're not alone. Worry is like telling our omnipotent God the unthinkable: “I don’t trust You.” Yet worry is still a struggle for many who have experienced God’s goodness—even mature believers. Reflecting on Jesus’ words about anxiety, we can think rightly about our troubles when we view them in light of God’s Word. Only then will we trust our burdens to the One who can truly bear them. Luke 12: 22-34; Phil. 4:4-7 - I wonder how many of you are worried right now? You've got an ongoing weight, a burden, someone you love, something you care about, something that you want to change, but you can't figure out how to change. It's a never ending weight, something that's always present with you. If you do, you're not alone. Worry is like telling our omnipotent God the unthinkable: “I don’t trust You.” Yet worry is still a struggle for many who have experienced God’s goodness—even mature believers. Reflecting on Jesus’ words about anxiety, we can think rightly about our troubles when we view them in light of God’s Word. Only then will we trust our burdens to the One who can truly bear them. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 111 664c9412-1d2a-43fd-8182-f217bc316013 Do You Love Me? God knows you love Him.  But, for sure, He wants to hear you say it and watch your love flow for Him.

Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that says, “To know me is to love me.” Why would you put that on your car? Every time I see one of those I think, I doubt that. So often the better we get to know somebody, the more we really know them, the harder it becomes to love them.

God knows you from the beginning to the end. He knows you inside out. He knows all things, so nothing is going to change His opinion of you or His love for you. Rest in that.  Peter had to, so do you.

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]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:15:25 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons God knows you love Him.  But, for sure, He wants to hear you say it and watch your love flow for Him.

Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that says, “To know me is to love me.” Why would you put that on your car? Every time I see one of those I think, I doubt that. So often the better we get to know somebody, the more we really know them, the harder it becomes to love them.

God knows you from the beginning to the end. He knows you inside out. He knows all things, so nothing is going to change His opinion of you or His love for you. Rest in that.  Peter had to, so do you.

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]]> Do You Love Me? Brian Schreiber 00:40:55 God knows you love Him. But, for sure, He wants to hear you say it and watch your love flow for Him. Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that says, “To know me is to love me.” Why would you put that on your car? Every time I see one of those I think, I doubt that. So often the better we get to know somebody, the more we really know them, the harder it becomes to love them. God knows you from the beginning to the end. He knows you inside out. He knows all things, so nothing is going to change His opinion of you or His love for you. Rest in that. Peter had to, so do you. God knows you love Him. But, for sure, He wants to hear you say it and watch your love flow for Him. Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that says, “To know me is to love me.” Why would you put that on your car? Every time I see one of those I think, I doubt that. So often the better we get to know somebody, the more we really know them, the harder it becomes to love them. God knows you from the beginning to the end. He knows you inside out. He knows all things, so nothing is going to change His opinion of you or His love for you. Rest in that. Peter had to, so do you. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 110 6b6f5a6e-6f96-4891-8a29-23090802ee8e Do You Believe THIS? John 11:17-44; John 20:31; Rom. 15:13 - The question Jesus asks us: “Do you believe I am the resurrection and the life?”   “Do you believe THIS?”

“Eternal life" in the gospel of John is not only a future thing.  It's something you have, and experience, right now. It's a now-and-later thing. This eternal life-- this Spirit life-- that you have with God, will be forever unbroken. Death will not ever be a thing for you; you will always live, in unbroken fellowship with God.

“Do you believe this?” Only two answers are possible if we understand the question clearly: yes or no. I stand with Martha and the man born blind and say, “Yes, Lord, I believe THIS!”  How about you?

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:16:05 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 11:17-44; John 20:31; Rom. 15:13 - The question Jesus asks us: “Do you believe I am the resurrection and the life?”   “Do you believe THIS?”

“Eternal life" in the gospel of John is not only a future thing.  It's something you have, and experience, right now. It's a now-and-later thing. This eternal life-- this Spirit life-- that you have with God, will be forever unbroken. Death will not ever be a thing for you; you will always live, in unbroken fellowship with God.

“Do you believe this?” Only two answers are possible if we understand the question clearly: yes or no. I stand with Martha and the man born blind and say, “Yes, Lord, I believe THIS!”  How about you?

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]]> Do You Believe THIS? Brian Schreiber 00:37:50 John 11:17-44; John 20:31; Rom. 15:13 - The question Jesus asks us: “Do you believe I am the resurrection and the life?” “Do you believe THIS?” “Eternal life" in the gospel of John is not only a future thing. It's something you have, and experience, right now. It's a now-and-later thing. This eternal life-- this Spirit life-- that you have with God, will be forever unbroken. Death will not ever be a thing for you; you will always live, in unbroken fellowship with God. “Do you believe this?” Only two answers are possible if we understand the question clearly: yes or no. I stand with Martha and the man born blind and say, “Yes, Lord, I believe THIS!” How about you? John 11:17-44; John 20:31; Rom. 15:13 - The question Jesus asks us: “Do you believe I am the resurrection and the life?” “Do you believe THIS?” “Eternal life" in the gospel of John is not only a future thing. It's something you have, and experience, right now. It's a now-and-later thing. This eternal life-- this Spirit life-- that you have with God, will be forever unbroken. Death will not ever be a thing for you; you will always live, in unbroken fellowship with God. “Do you believe this?” Only two answers are possible if we understand the question clearly: yes or no. I stand with Martha and the man born blind and say, “Yes, Lord, I believe THIS!” How about you? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 109 53c71c00-13f0-42b6-b663-1964ca384e15 Do You Believe? John 9: 1-41; John 3:12; John 5:39-48 -    Jesus often used temporary situations to illustrate larger spiritual issues.  Do you know that there may be hardships and obstacles in your life that are there so that God will be glorified in them in some way in the end?    While many may skew understandings of sin and it's consequences, Jesus does not.   Is it offensive to believe that God may allow some complex thing, some painful thing using such to carry out something else that He wants?  

This is where our trust in God lies, in His ability to know and oversee what we simply cannot.  Jesus shows His tenderness to those who have been put out by the elite, by the ruling class, as He seeks out the man born blind when he is removed from the  assembly.

Jesus is still pursuing those cast out today.  He rescues sinners, after all.  That's really good news for me and for you, unless you think you see already.

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:12:50 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 9: 1-41; John 3:12; John 5:39-48 -    Jesus often used temporary situations to illustrate larger spiritual issues.  Do you know that there may be hardships and obstacles in your life that are there so that God will be glorified in them in some way in the end?    While many may skew understandings of sin and it's consequences, Jesus does not.   Is it offensive to believe that God may allow some complex thing, some painful thing using such to carry out something else that He wants?  

This is where our trust in God lies, in His ability to know and oversee what we simply cannot.  Jesus shows His tenderness to those who have been put out by the elite, by the ruling class, as He seeks out the man born blind when he is removed from the  assembly.

Jesus is still pursuing those cast out today.  He rescues sinners, after all.  That's really good news for me and for you, unless you think you see already.

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]]> Do You Believe? Brian Schreiber 00:34:23 John 9: 1-41; John 3:12; John 5:39-48 - Jesus often used temporary situations to illustrate larger spiritual issues. Do you know that there may be hardships and obstacles in your life that are there so that God will be glorified in them in some way in the end? While many may skew understandings of sin and it's consequences, Jesus does not. Is it offensive to believe that God may allow some complex thing, some painful thing using such to carry out something else that He wants? This is where our trust in God lies, in His ability to know and oversee what we simply cannot. Jesus shows His tenderness to those who have been put out by the elite, by the ruling class, as He seeks out the man born blind when he is removed from the assembly. Jesus is still pursuing those cast out today. He rescues sinners, after all. That's really good news for me and for you, unless you think you see already. John 9: 1-41; John 3:12; John 5:39-48 - Jesus often used temporary situations to illustrate larger spiritual issues. Do you know that there may be hardships and obstacles in your life that are there so that God will be glorified in them in some way in the end? While many may skew understandings of sin and it's consequences, Jesus does not. Is it offensive to believe that God may allow some complex thing, some painful thing using such to carry out something else that He wants? This is where our trust in God lies, in His ability to know and oversee what we simply cannot. Jesus shows His tenderness to those who have been put out by the elite, by the ruling class, as He seeks out the man born blind when he is removed from the assembly. Jesus is still pursuing those cast out today. He rescues sinners, after all. That's really good news for me and for you, unless you think you see already. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 108 f0f9b7e4-e813-49d6-902d-33ed306703e7 Do You Want to Get Well? John 5:1-17; Psalm 103:1-5 (Brian)  - As Jesus surveys the crowd, He spots a man who had been lying at the pool for a long time, 38 years, John tells us.  Jesus approaches the man and asks:  “Do you want to be made well?”

On the face of it, the question is absurd.  Do you want to be made well?  You are lying on the brink of healing for 4 decades without receiving it, when this stranger walks up and asks if you want to be made well? Of course, you want to be made well!  

It is easy to get stuck in pain.  It is easy to become mired in our wounds…not because we LIKE the pain and the wounds, but because they are familiar.  And because the prospect of going through the healing process is just too overwhelming.  Too scary?  Why not take your fears to Jesus?

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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:41:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 5:1-17; Psalm 103:1-5 (Brian)  - As Jesus surveys the crowd, He spots a man who had been lying at the pool for a long time, 38 years, John tells us.  Jesus approaches the man and asks:  “Do you want to be made well?”

On the face of it, the question is absurd.  Do you want to be made well?  You are lying on the brink of healing for 4 decades without receiving it, when this stranger walks up and asks if you want to be made well? Of course, you want to be made well!  

It is easy to get stuck in pain.  It is easy to become mired in our wounds…not because we LIKE the pain and the wounds, but because they are familiar.  And because the prospect of going through the healing process is just too overwhelming.  Too scary?  Why not take your fears to Jesus?

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]]> Do You Want to Get Well? Brian Schreiber 00:41:16 John 5:1-17; Psalm 103:1-5 (Brian) - As Jesus surveys the crowd, He spots a man who had been lying at the pool for a long time, 38 years, John tells us. Jesus approaches the man and asks: “Do you want to be made well?” On the face of it, the question is absurd. Do you want to be made well? You are lying on the brink of healing for 4 decades without receiving it, when this stranger walks up and asks if you want to be made well? Of course, you want to be made well! It is easy to get stuck in pain. It is easy to become mired in our wounds…not because we LIKE the pain and the wounds, but because they are familiar. And because the prospect of going through the healing process is just too overwhelming. Too scary? Why not take your fears to Jesus? John 5:1-17; Psalm 103:1-5 (Brian) - As Jesus surveys the crowd, He spots a man who had been lying at the pool for a long time, 38 years, John tells us. Jesus approaches the man and asks: “Do you want to be made well?” On the face of it, the question is absurd. Do you want to be made well? You are lying on the brink of healing for 4 decades without receiving it, when this stranger walks up and asks if you want to be made well? Of course, you want to be made well! It is easy to get stuck in pain. It is easy to become mired in our wounds…not because we LIKE the pain and the wounds, but because they are familiar. And because the prospect of going through the healing process is just too overwhelming. Too scary? Why not take your fears to Jesus? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 107 1d8be049-9ae9-411f-9d46-d778e08287a9 What are you seeking? John 1:35-42; Psalm 119:37 – (Drew) –

“What are you seeking?” That’s kind of a funny start to a conversation, when you think about it. Jesus apparently doesn’t like small talk.  And even the wording of the question is odd. It would seem more logical for Jesus to ask, “What do you want?” But maybe this question cuts deeper than wants. It implies a longing, a searching, a yearning for something.

So, “What are you seeking?”   “What are you looking for?”  Jesus asks you. I’m not talking about when you’re browsing on Amazon or shopping at the grocery store or standing in front of the fridge late at night. It seems there are many times in our lives when we’re looking, but we’re not really sure what we’re looking for. But if you come looking for nothing, I’m afraid that’s what you’ll find.  Jesus wants you to look at your soul and respond with honesty – that you seek…Life!  “Come and you will see!”

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:53:35 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 1:35-42; Psalm 119:37 – (Drew) –

“What are you seeking?” That’s kind of a funny start to a conversation, when you think about it. Jesus apparently doesn’t like small talk.  And even the wording of the question is odd. It would seem more logical for Jesus to ask, “What do you want?” But maybe this question cuts deeper than wants. It implies a longing, a searching, a yearning for something.

So, “What are you seeking?”   “What are you looking for?”  Jesus asks you. I’m not talking about when you’re browsing on Amazon or shopping at the grocery store or standing in front of the fridge late at night. It seems there are many times in our lives when we’re looking, but we’re not really sure what we’re looking for. But if you come looking for nothing, I’m afraid that’s what you’ll find.  Jesus wants you to look at your soul and respond with honesty – that you seek…Life!  “Come and you will see!”

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]]> What are you seeking? Drew Staudenmaier 00:26:03 John 1:35-42; Psalm 119:37 – (Drew) – “What are you seeking?” That’s kind of a funny start to a conversation, when you think about it. Jesus apparently doesn’t like small talk. And even the wording of the question is odd. It would seem more logical for Jesus to ask, “What do you want?” But maybe this question cuts deeper than wants. It implies a longing, a searching, a yearning for something. So, “What are you seeking?” “What are you looking for?” Jesus asks you. I’m not talking about when you’re browsing on Amazon or shopping at the grocery store or standing in front of the fridge late at night. It seems there are many times in our lives when we’re looking, but we’re not really sure what we’re looking for. But if you come looking for nothing, I’m afraid that’s what you’ll find. Jesus wants you to look at your soul and respond with honesty – that you seek…Life! “Come and you will see!” John 1:35-42; Psalm 119:37 – (Drew) – “What are you seeking?” That’s kind of a funny start to a conversation, when you think about it. Jesus apparently doesn’t like small talk. And even the wording of the question is odd. It would seem more logical for Jesus to ask, “What do you want?” But maybe this question cuts deeper than wants. It implies a longing, a searching, a yearning for something. So, “What are you seeking?” “What are you looking for?” Jesus asks you. I’m not talking about when you’re browsing on Amazon or shopping at the grocery store or standing in front of the fridge late at night. It seems there are many times in our lives when we’re looking, but we’re not really sure what we’re looking for. But if you come looking for nothing, I’m afraid that’s what you’ll find. Jesus wants you to look at your soul and respond with honesty – that you seek…Life! “Come and you will see!” oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 106 1dff9480-6450-4654-b070-e58496431597 Living Out Your Faith John 13:1-17; Phil. 2: 1-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6 (Brian)  -  Jesus gives us an important key to living a fulfilled life, living an abundant life. The key to living a fulfilled life is to not focus on living a fulfilled life. That means not to focus on finding ways to be happy, to be fulfilled. It means to develop the attitude of a servant.

A servant is not cowardly, indecisive, weak-willed, or whatever other negative idea we may have. A servant is a person with a clear purpose for living, whose personal agenda is to lift up others, to love and care for the needs of another.=

Jesus, in the passage we just read, once-and-for-all elevated servanthood to a profound and purposeful level. When you serve, you follow the example of the Creator of the world. When you consider another person’s well-being ahead of your own, you follow the example of the Saviour of the world.

When you put your immediate desire for lifting up your own reputation, second to supporting and serving another, you follow the example of the Redeemer of all mankind.

The spiritual disciplines of submission and servanthood are the testing ground. They are the foot-on-the-ground, real life opportunities to apply what we gain through prayer and reading the Word.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 18:25:05 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 13:1-17; Phil. 2: 1-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6 (Brian)  -  Jesus gives us an important key to living a fulfilled life, living an abundant life. The key to living a fulfilled life is to not focus on living a fulfilled life. That means not to focus on finding ways to be happy, to be fulfilled. It means to develop the attitude of a servant.

A servant is not cowardly, indecisive, weak-willed, or whatever other negative idea we may have. A servant is a person with a clear purpose for living, whose personal agenda is to lift up others, to love and care for the needs of another.=

Jesus, in the passage we just read, once-and-for-all elevated servanthood to a profound and purposeful level. When you serve, you follow the example of the Creator of the world. When you consider another person’s well-being ahead of your own, you follow the example of the Saviour of the world.

When you put your immediate desire for lifting up your own reputation, second to supporting and serving another, you follow the example of the Redeemer of all mankind.

The spiritual disciplines of submission and servanthood are the testing ground. They are the foot-on-the-ground, real life opportunities to apply what we gain through prayer and reading the Word.

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]]> Living Out Your Faith Brian Schreiber 00:46:58 John 13:1-17; Phil. 2: 1-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6 (Brian) - Jesus gives us an important key to living a fulfilled life, living an abundant life. The key to living a fulfilled life is to not focus on living a fulfilled life. That means not to focus on finding ways to be happy, to be fulfilled. It means to develop the attitude of a servant. A servant is not cowardly, indecisive, weak-willed, or whatever other negative idea we may have. A servant is a person with a clear purpose for living, whose personal agenda is to lift up others, to love and care for the needs of another. Jesus, in the passage we just read, once-and-for-all elevated servanthood to a profound and purposeful level. When you serve, you follow the example of the Creator of the world. When you consider another person’s well-being ahead of your own, you follow the example of the Saviour of the world. When you put your immediate desire for lifting up your own reputation, second to supporting and serving another, you follow the example of the Redeemer of all mankind. The spiritual disciplines of submission and servanthood are the testing ground. They are the foot-on-the-ground, real life opportunities to apply what we gain through prayer and reading the Word. John 13:1-17; Phil. 2: 1-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6 (Brian) - Jesus gives us an important key to living a fulfilled life, living an abundant life. The key to living a fulfilled life is to not focus on living a fulfilled life. That means not to focus on finding ways to be happy, to be fulfilled. It means to develop the attitude of a servant. A servant is not cowardly, indecisive, weak-willed, or whatever other negative idea we may have. A servant is a person with a clear purpose for living, whose personal agenda is to lift up others, to love and care for the needs of another. Jesus, in the passage we just read, once-and-for-all elevated servanthood to a profound and purposeful level. When you serve, you follow the example of the Creator of the world. When you consider another person’s well-being ahead of your own, you follow the example of the Saviour of the world. When you put your immediate desire for lifting up your own reputation, second to supporting and serving another, you follow the example of the Redeemer of all mankind. The spiritual disciplines of submission and servanthood are the testing ground. They are the foot-on-the-ground, real life opportunities to apply what we gain through prayer and reading the Word. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 105 bd3f4f46-0dbb-4f52-8caa-a8a263158d62 More Than Singing Psalm 100:1-3; 9:9-10; Matt. 14:24-33;  (Brian)  - So you can worship God when you’re happy – giving Him praise and honor for all the good things He’s doing and for the joy you feel in His presence.  But you can also worship Him when you’re hurting, which may take the most faith of all.  Worship in the dark times remind you of God’s goodness even when we can’t see or feel it.  Worship is something you do with life in the highs and lows.  You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low.  You can worship God right in the middle of life’s biggest storms – when nothing makes sense at all.  If worship is more than singing three songs on Sunday morning or queuing up the latest worship album on Spotify.  Then what is it?  To answer that question, you need to reframe the way you think about worship.  It’s not simply something you do.  Worship in the Bible is the way to be, a state of mind, a posture of our heart.  If you wanted to experience you true worship, your aim should be more than just check it off your list. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low.  You can worship right in the middle of life’s biggest storms.  Worship isn’t limited to a particular space, time of day, or emotion.  No, true worship is a response – a response simply flowing from a sense of awe.

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]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 18:41:23 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Psalm 100:1-3; 9:9-10; Matt. 14:24-33;  (Brian)  - So you can worship God when you’re happy – giving Him praise and honor for all the good things He’s doing and for the joy you feel in His presence.  But you can also worship Him when you’re hurting, which may take the most faith of all.  Worship in the dark times remind you of God’s goodness even when we can’t see or feel it.  Worship is something you do with life in the highs and lows.  You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low.  You can worship God right in the middle of life’s biggest storms – when nothing makes sense at all.  If worship is more than singing three songs on Sunday morning or queuing up the latest worship album on Spotify.  Then what is it?  To answer that question, you need to reframe the way you think about worship.  It’s not simply something you do.  Worship in the Bible is the way to be, a state of mind, a posture of our heart.  If you wanted to experience you true worship, your aim should be more than just check it off your list. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low.  You can worship right in the middle of life’s biggest storms.  Worship isn’t limited to a particular space, time of day, or emotion.  No, true worship is a response – a response simply flowing from a sense of awe.

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]]> More Than Singing Brian Schreiber 00:41:13 Psalm 100:1-3; 9:9-10; Matt. 14:24-33; (Brian) - So you can worship God when you’re happy – giving Him praise and honor for all the good things He’s doing and for the joy you feel in His presence. But you can also worship Him when you’re hurting, which may take the most faith of all. Worship in the dark times remind you of God’s goodness even when we can’t see or feel it. Worship is something you do with life in the highs and lows. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low. You can worship God right in the middle of life’s biggest storms – when nothing makes sense at all. If worship is more than singing three songs on Sunday morning or queuing up the latest worship album on Spotify. Then what is it? To answer that question, you need to reframe the way you think about worship. It’s not simply something you do. Worship in the Bible is the way to be, a state of mind, a posture of our heart. If you wanted to experience you true worship, your aim should be more than just check it off your list. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low. You can worship right in the middle of life’s biggest storms. Worship isn’t limited to a particular space, time of day, or emotion. No, true worship is a response – a response simply flowing from a sense of awe. Psalm 100:1-3; 9:9-10; Matt. 14:24-33; (Brian) - So you can worship God when you’re happy – giving Him praise and honor for all the good things He’s doing and for the joy you feel in His presence. But you can also worship Him when you’re hurting, which may take the most faith of all. Worship in the dark times remind you of God’s goodness even when we can’t see or feel it. Worship is something you do with life in the highs and lows. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low. You can worship God right in the middle of life’s biggest storms – when nothing makes sense at all. If worship is more than singing three songs on Sunday morning or queuing up the latest worship album on Spotify. Then what is it? To answer that question, you need to reframe the way you think about worship. It’s not simply something you do. Worship in the Bible is the way to be, a state of mind, a posture of our heart. If you wanted to experience you true worship, your aim should be more than just check it off your list. You don’t have to wait for a quiet moment in life or even figure out whether you’re in a high or low. You can worship right in the middle of life’s biggest storms. Worship isn’t limited to a particular space, time of day, or emotion. No, true worship is a response – a response simply flowing from a sense of awe. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 104 4b43c7d8-6d1b-4991-9567-e4dfff25bc51 Reconnecting with God John 15; Mark 1:12, 35-39, 45; 3:7,13; 14:32; John 10:39-41 (Brian) – Maybe this sermon should be called “Spending the Day with God” because I’m not always silent during mine.

 

The point of silence and retreat is to set aside an extended period of time to engage with God and rest in Him. It does not mean that you have to check yourself into a monastery and take a vow of silence all day (although you can if you’d like, and I bet that’d be fabulous). But it is an experience that you plan in order to intentionally connect with God in a more intimate and private way than you normally might. These are not primarily times for problem-solving or fixing because not everything can be fixed or solved. These are times to be in God’s presence and to wait for him to accomplish what is most needed within.

 

Setting aside time for silence and spiritual retreat is “one of the most strengthening and reinforcing experiences of your life. You need to yield. You have to bend. Once you embrace this discipline, you are carried along, often, by a storm of grace. Giving way to the power of this spiritual discipline becomes a step towards freedom, a movement into the wide-open spaces of the sons and daughters of God.

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 14:04:08 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 15; Mark 1:12, 35-39, 45; 3:7,13; 14:32; John 10:39-41 (Brian) – Maybe this sermon should be called “Spending the Day with God” because I’m not always silent during mine.

 

The point of silence and retreat is to set aside an extended period of time to engage with God and rest in Him. It does not mean that you have to check yourself into a monastery and take a vow of silence all day (although you can if you’d like, and I bet that’d be fabulous). But it is an experience that you plan in order to intentionally connect with God in a more intimate and private way than you normally might. These are not primarily times for problem-solving or fixing because not everything can be fixed or solved. These are times to be in God’s presence and to wait for him to accomplish what is most needed within.

 

Setting aside time for silence and spiritual retreat is “one of the most strengthening and reinforcing experiences of your life. You need to yield. You have to bend. Once you embrace this discipline, you are carried along, often, by a storm of grace. Giving way to the power of this spiritual discipline becomes a step towards freedom, a movement into the wide-open spaces of the sons and daughters of God.

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]]> Reconnecting with God Brian Schreiber 00:43:55 John 15; Mark 1:12, 35-39, 45; 3:7,13; 14:32; John 10:39-41 (Brian) – Maybe this sermon should be called “Spending the Day with God” because I’m not always silent during mine. The point of silence and retreat is to set aside an extended period of time to engage with God and rest in Him. It does not mean that you have to check yourself into a monastery and take a vow of silence all day (although you can if you’d like, and I bet that’d be fabulous). But it is an experience that you plan in order to intentionally connect with God in a more intimate and private way than you normally might. These are not primarily times for problem-solving or fixing because not everything can be fixed or solved. These are times to be in God’s presence and to wait for him to accomplish what is most needed within. Setting aside time for silence and spiritual retreat is “one of the most strengthening and reinforcing experiences of your life. You need to yield. You have to bend. Once you embrace this discipline, you are carried along, often, by a storm of grace. Giving way to the power of this spiritual discipline becomes a step towards freedom, a movement into the wide-open spaces of the sons and daughters of God. John 15; Mark 1:12, 35-39, 45; 3:7,13; 14:32; John 10:39-41 (Brian) – Maybe this sermon should be called “Spending the Day with God” because I’m not always silent during mine. The point of silence and retreat is to set aside an extended period of time to engage with God and rest in Him. It does not mean that you have to check yourself into a monastery and take a vow of silence all day (although you can if you’d like, and I bet that’d be fabulous). But it is an experience that you plan in order to intentionally connect with God in a more intimate and private way than you normally might. These are not primarily times for problem-solving or fixing because not everything can be fixed or solved. These are times to be in God’s presence and to wait for him to accomplish what is most needed within. Setting aside time for silence and spiritual retreat is “one of the most strengthening and reinforcing experiences of your life. You need to yield. You have to bend. Once you embrace this discipline, you are carried along, often, by a storm of grace. Giving way to the power of this spiritual discipline becomes a step towards freedom, a movement into the wide-open spaces of the sons and daughters of God. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 103 dfee9021-4279-414a-a8b3-3ef92d45f0a5 The Power of Prayer and Fasting There is incredible power in the biblical practice of prayer and fasting. Jesus tells us that we can find the spiritual breakthrough we’ve been seeking.  

 

God doesn’t need anything from us to move in the world—God can do anything. But for some reason, God chooses to invite you to partner with Him—He calls you to pray and fast. And He moves on your behalf and increases your faith when you do.  

-When you are burdened by the problems in the world, pray and fast

-When the greatness of the problems in the world overwhelms you lead you to a desperation for God to move, pray and fast.

-When you are hungry for more of God, pray and fast.    

-When you need a breakthrough, pray and fast.

-When you sense God is preparing you for something new, pray and fast

Prayer and fasting are spiritual disciplines that, when practiced together, can deepen one's connection to God, strengthen faith, and bring about spiritual breakthroughs. 

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 17:01:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons There is incredible power in the biblical practice of prayer and fasting. Jesus tells us that we can find the spiritual breakthrough we’ve been seeking.  

 

God doesn’t need anything from us to move in the world—God can do anything. But for some reason, God chooses to invite you to partner with Him—He calls you to pray and fast. And He moves on your behalf and increases your faith when you do.  

-When you are burdened by the problems in the world, pray and fast

-When the greatness of the problems in the world overwhelms you lead you to a desperation for God to move, pray and fast.

-When you are hungry for more of God, pray and fast.    

-When you need a breakthrough, pray and fast.

-When you sense God is preparing you for something new, pray and fast

Prayer and fasting are spiritual disciplines that, when practiced together, can deepen one's connection to God, strengthen faith, and bring about spiritual breakthroughs. 

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]]> The Power of Prayer and Fasting Brian Schreiber 00:45:41 There is incredible power in the biblical practice of prayer and fasting. Jesus tells us that we can find the spiritual breakthrough we’ve been seeking. God doesn’t need anything from us to move in the world—God can do anything. But for some reason, God chooses to invite you to partner with Him—He calls you to pray and fast. And He moves on your behalf and increases your faith when you do. -When you are burdened by the problems in the world, pray and fast -When the greatness of the problems in the world overwhelms you lead you to a desperation for God to move, pray and fast. -When you are hungry for more of God, pray and fast. -When you need a breakthrough, pray and fast. -When you sense God is preparing you for something new, pray and fast Prayer and fasting are spiritual disciplines that, when practiced together, can deepen one's connection to God, strengthen faith, and bring about spiritual breakthroughs. There is incredible power in the biblical practice of prayer and fasting. Jesus tells us that we can find the spiritual breakthrough we’ve been seeking. God doesn’t need anything from us to move in the world—God can do anything. But for some reason, God chooses to invite you to partner with Him—He calls you to pray and fast. And He moves on your behalf and increases your faith when you do. -When you are burdened by the problems in the world, pray and fast -When the greatness of the problems in the world overwhelms you lead you to a desperation for God to move, pray and fast. -When you are hungry for more of God, pray and fast. -When you need a breakthrough, pray and fast. -When you sense God is preparing you for something new, pray and fast Prayer and fasting are spiritual disciplines that, when practiced together, can deepen one's connection to God, strengthen faith, and bring about spiritual breakthroughs. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 102 0dcd45b1-929d-41d5-96c6-242e001dbd27 A Journey of Discovery Psalm 119:18; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Psalm 19:17

Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could go to the Scriptures and become so preoccupied with God's Truth, so absorbed in the stories, totally engrossed in every detail, that we hang on every word? What if our Bible reading were never dull, never boring, ever again? What if we came to the Scriptures and agreed with the psalmist that the Word is “wondrous” (Psalm 119:18)?

Here’s the good news: God loves to show us Truth. Sometimes He does it through an intense season when we question what the Bible means. Sometimes He does it through our heartfelt meditation on the verses that keep us going. And other times, He does it by letting our imaginations run wild. All three of those ways of coming to the Scriptures are valuable: inquisitive, inspirational and imaginative.  No matter what, just know that wants to speak to you, but we must be willing and able to take the time to hear.

May God spark a holy curiosity in all of us.  May we want to love and delight in our Bible-reading times.  May our interest be piqued and grab our attention and hold it.  Let’s find passions to study His truth and open our eyes to experience the wondrous things from God’s Word.

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:20:10 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Psalm 119:18; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Psalm 19:17

Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could go to the Scriptures and become so preoccupied with God's Truth, so absorbed in the stories, totally engrossed in every detail, that we hang on every word? What if our Bible reading were never dull, never boring, ever again? What if we came to the Scriptures and agreed with the psalmist that the Word is “wondrous” (Psalm 119:18)?

Here’s the good news: God loves to show us Truth. Sometimes He does it through an intense season when we question what the Bible means. Sometimes He does it through our heartfelt meditation on the verses that keep us going. And other times, He does it by letting our imaginations run wild. All three of those ways of coming to the Scriptures are valuable: inquisitive, inspirational and imaginative.  No matter what, just know that wants to speak to you, but we must be willing and able to take the time to hear.

May God spark a holy curiosity in all of us.  May we want to love and delight in our Bible-reading times.  May our interest be piqued and grab our attention and hold it.  Let’s find passions to study His truth and open our eyes to experience the wondrous things from God’s Word.

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]]> A Journey of Discovery Brian Schreiber 00:51:06 Psalm 119:18; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Psalm 19:17 Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could go to the Scriptures and become so preoccupied with God's Truth, so absorbed in the stories, totally engrossed in every detail, that we hang on every word? What if our Bible reading were never dull, never boring, ever again? What if we came to the Scriptures and agreed with the psalmist that the Word is “wondrous” (Psalm 119:18)? Here’s the good news: God loves to show us Truth. Sometimes He does it through an intense season when we question what the Bible means. Sometimes He does it through our heartfelt meditation on the verses that keep us going. And other times, He does it by letting our imaginations run wild. All three of those ways of coming to the Scriptures are valuable: inquisitive, inspirational and imaginative. No matter what, just know that wants to speak to you, but we must be willing and able to take the time to hear. May God spark a holy curiosity in all of us. May we want to love and delight in our Bible-reading times. May our interest be piqued and grab our attention and hold it. Let’s find passions to study His truth and open our eyes to experience the wondrous things from God’s Word. Psalm 119:18; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Psalm 19:17 Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could go to the Scriptures and become so preoccupied with God's Truth, so absorbed in the stories, totally engrossed in every detail, that we hang on every word? What if our Bible reading were never dull, never boring, ever again? What if we came to the Scriptures and agreed with the psalmist that the Word is “wondrous” (Psalm 119:18)? Here’s the good news: God loves to show us Truth. Sometimes He does it through an intense season when we question what the Bible means. Sometimes He does it through our heartfelt meditation on the verses that keep us going. And other times, He does it by letting our imaginations run wild. All three of those ways of coming to the Scriptures are valuable: inquisitive, inspirational and imaginative. No matter what, just know that wants to speak to you, but we must be willing and able to take the time to hear. May God spark a holy curiosity in all of us. May we want to love and delight in our Bible-reading times. May our interest be piqued and grab our attention and hold it. Let’s find passions to study His truth and open our eyes to experience the wondrous things from God’s Word. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 101 57c92c7a-3974-49ec-a920-5b1803424509 Easter 2025 John 20:5-7;  Eph. 1:19-20 Life itself can sometimes feel like a cave—cold and dark. Disappointments come. Hurts happen. Tragedy strikes. You’re left wondering what hit you and when the light will shine again. I want to encourage you today:  Hold onto hope because God does His best work there

For the disciples, Death extinguished The Light. The Messiah gave up His spirit, and hope died on a cross. The future looked as dark as the cave holding the body of the One we loved and trusted.  Those followers experienced God’s power in the cave. On the third day after Jesus’ burial, the disciples visited the cave and found it empty.

The disciples and us discover beauty in the cave. Jesus’ grave clothes lay there undisturbed, minus His body. Darkness gave way to light!  Death gave way to life! Despair gave way to hope!  

When you land in a cave, remind yourself that Jesus has gone before You. He’s already there. He knows this place can feel lonely, scary, void of light and hope. But He also knows the cave is not your final destination.

The cave could not hold Jesus. Neither can it hold you. Do not fear it, but consider it a place to experience God’s beauty and resurrection power.

Hang onto hope, my friend. God does His best work in the cave. You’re there for a purpose—a rich, glorious purpose indeed. You’re in a hard place, but it’s the best place to see God do His best work! A life-lasting way!

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:27:45 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John 20:5-7;  Eph. 1:19-20 Life itself can sometimes feel like a cave—cold and dark. Disappointments come. Hurts happen. Tragedy strikes. You’re left wondering what hit you and when the light will shine again. I want to encourage you today:  Hold onto hope because God does His best work there

For the disciples, Death extinguished The Light. The Messiah gave up His spirit, and hope died on a cross. The future looked as dark as the cave holding the body of the One we loved and trusted.  Those followers experienced God’s power in the cave. On the third day after Jesus’ burial, the disciples visited the cave and found it empty.

The disciples and us discover beauty in the cave. Jesus’ grave clothes lay there undisturbed, minus His body. Darkness gave way to light!  Death gave way to life! Despair gave way to hope!  

When you land in a cave, remind yourself that Jesus has gone before You. He’s already there. He knows this place can feel lonely, scary, void of light and hope. But He also knows the cave is not your final destination.

The cave could not hold Jesus. Neither can it hold you. Do not fear it, but consider it a place to experience God’s beauty and resurrection power.

Hang onto hope, my friend. God does His best work in the cave. You’re there for a purpose—a rich, glorious purpose indeed. You’re in a hard place, but it’s the best place to see God do His best work! A life-lasting way!

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]]> Easter 2025 Brian Schreiber 00:44:54 John 20:5-7; Eph. 1:19-20 Life itself can sometimes feel like a cave—cold and dark. Disappointments come. Hurts happen. Tragedy strikes. You’re left wondering what hit you and when the light will shine again. I want to encourage you today: Hold onto hope because God does His best work there For the disciples, Death extinguished The Light. The Messiah gave up His spirit, and hope died on a cross. The future looked as dark as the cave holding the body of the One we loved and trusted. Those followers experienced God’s power in the cave. On the third day after Jesus’ burial, the disciples visited the cave and found it empty. The disciples and us discover beauty in the cave. Jesus’ grave clothes lay there undisturbed, minus His body. Darkness gave way to light! Death gave way to life! Despair gave way to hope! When you land in a cave, remind yourself that Jesus has gone before You. He’s already there. He knows this place can feel lonely, scary, void of light and hope. But He also knows the cave is not your final destination. The cave could not hold Jesus. Neither can it hold you. Do not fear it, but consider it a place to experience God’s beauty and resurrection power. Hang onto hope, my friend. God does His best work in the cave. You’re there for a purpose—a rich, glorious purpose indeed. You’re in a hard place, but it’s the best place to see God do His best work! A life-lasting way! John 20:5-7; Eph. 1:19-20 Life itself can sometimes feel like a cave—cold and dark. Disappointments come. Hurts happen. Tragedy strikes. You’re left wondering what hit you and when the light will shine again. I want to encourage you today: Hold onto hope because God does His best work there For the disciples, Death extinguished The Light. The Messiah gave up His spirit, and hope died on a cross. The future looked as dark as the cave holding the body of the One we loved and trusted. Those followers experienced God’s power in the cave. On the third day after Jesus’ burial, the disciples visited the cave and found it empty. The disciples and us discover beauty in the cave. Jesus’ grave clothes lay there undisturbed, minus His body. Darkness gave way to light! Death gave way to life! Despair gave way to hope! When you land in a cave, remind yourself that Jesus has gone before You. He’s already there. He knows this place can feel lonely, scary, void of light and hope. But He also knows the cave is not your final destination. The cave could not hold Jesus. Neither can it hold you. Do not fear it, but consider it a place to experience God’s beauty and resurrection power. Hang onto hope, my friend. God does His best work in the cave. You’re there for a purpose—a rich, glorious purpose indeed. You’re in a hard place, but it’s the best place to see God do His best work! A life-lasting way! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 100 7e78d9ba-7fab-474b-b0ad-43db3850a508 Palm Sunday 2025 It’s Palm Sunday.  Jesus will ride into Jerusalem on a donkey.  Make no mistake, Jesus could have walked into town.  He walked every where else.  That’s what everybody else did in getting to Jerusalem.  But Jesus is purposefully making a show of it.  By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey He is publicly claiming to be king in the line of David, yet a humble king.

This little donkey was part of the great plan of redemption that God has for all of creation.  When riding the is little donkey, He was fulfilling prophecy.  Jesus used the donkey to move closer to Calvary and to sacrifice.  The pure animal was a sign and symbol of the holiness of the moment and what Jesus was about to do for all of humankind.

This I know, God can do a lot with a donkey in the right hands, in His hands. So, be a donkey for Jesus.  Whatever He asks of you, go and carry the King with you.

If God can use even the most humble and lowly creature for His glory, how might He use you if you are willing?

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:03:05 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons It’s Palm Sunday.  Jesus will ride into Jerusalem on a donkey.  Make no mistake, Jesus could have walked into town.  He walked every where else.  That’s what everybody else did in getting to Jerusalem.  But Jesus is purposefully making a show of it.  By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey He is publicly claiming to be king in the line of David, yet a humble king.

This little donkey was part of the great plan of redemption that God has for all of creation.  When riding the is little donkey, He was fulfilling prophecy.  Jesus used the donkey to move closer to Calvary and to sacrifice.  The pure animal was a sign and symbol of the holiness of the moment and what Jesus was about to do for all of humankind.

This I know, God can do a lot with a donkey in the right hands, in His hands. So, be a donkey for Jesus.  Whatever He asks of you, go and carry the King with you.

If God can use even the most humble and lowly creature for His glory, how might He use you if you are willing?

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]]> Palm Sunday 2025 Fairfield Church of Christ 00:42:40 It’s Palm Sunday. Jesus will ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. Make no mistake, Jesus could have walked into town. He walked every where else. That’s what everybody else did in getting to Jerusalem. But Jesus is purposefully making a show of it. By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey He is publicly claiming to be king in the line of David, yet a humble king. This little donkey was part of the great plan of redemption that God has for all of creation. When riding the is little donkey, He was fulfilling prophecy. Jesus used the donkey to move closer to Calvary and to sacrifice. The pure animal was a sign and symbol of the holiness of the moment and what Jesus was about to do for all of humankind. This I know, God can do a lot with a donkey in the right hands, in His hands. So, be a donkey for Jesus. Whatever He asks of you, go and carry the King with you. If God can use even the most humble and lowly creature for His glory, how might He use you if you are willing? It’s Palm Sunday. Jesus will ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. Make no mistake, Jesus could have walked into town. He walked every where else. That’s what everybody else did in getting to Jerusalem. But Jesus is purposefully making a show of it. By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey He is publicly claiming to be king in the line of David, yet a humble king. This little donkey was part of the great plan of redemption that God has for all of creation. When riding the is little donkey, He was fulfilling prophecy. Jesus used the donkey to move closer to Calvary and to sacrifice. The pure animal was a sign and symbol of the holiness of the moment and what Jesus was about to do for all of humankind. This I know, God can do a lot with a donkey in the right hands, in His hands. So, be a donkey for Jesus. Whatever He asks of you, go and carry the King with you. If God can use even the most humble and lowly creature for His glory, how might He use you if you are willing? oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 99 74f3b18b-7247-4959-b7cc-0f4ad9da7f5d The Prayer: “Restore us, O Lord” Lamentations 5:1-8, 14-15, 19, 21

The final and closing prayer of Lamentations is an appeal through prayer, for restoration. The word “restore” means to turn back or to cause to return back to a better position or state. It is the promise that God would bring His people back from their destruction. The word is so important that it is used twice in verse 21.

The people desperately needed restoration.  The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the exiles in Babylon to encourage them to keep following after

the Lord.

How does the gospel relate to lament? Through Christ the problem underneath every problem, our sin, was dealt with such that the New Covenant has been inaugurated. Christ’s death brought the end of condemnation, judgment, and God’s wrath. Christ’s death and resurrection made it possible for us

to be born again and for Christ’s Spirit to dwell in us. So while we still live in a broken world, we look forward to the promise in God’s word that one day all lamenting will cease.

 

To cry is human, but to lament is Christian -- but not forever. Jesus bought our restoration, and one day soon, He will bring an end to your lament!  Even so come,  Lord Jesus!

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]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2025 14:42:34 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Lamentations 5:1-8, 14-15, 19, 21

The final and closing prayer of Lamentations is an appeal through prayer, for restoration. The word “restore” means to turn back or to cause to return back to a better position or state. It is the promise that God would bring His people back from their destruction. The word is so important that it is used twice in verse 21.

The people desperately needed restoration.  The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the exiles in Babylon to encourage them to keep following after

the Lord.

How does the gospel relate to lament? Through Christ the problem underneath every problem, our sin, was dealt with such that the New Covenant has been inaugurated. Christ’s death brought the end of condemnation, judgment, and God’s wrath. Christ’s death and resurrection made it possible for us

to be born again and for Christ’s Spirit to dwell in us. So while we still live in a broken world, we look forward to the promise in God’s word that one day all lamenting will cease.

 

To cry is human, but to lament is Christian -- but not forever. Jesus bought our restoration, and one day soon, He will bring an end to your lament!  Even so come,  Lord Jesus!

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]]> The Prayer: “Restore us, O Lord” Brian Schreiber 00:39:18 Lamentations 5:1-8, 14-15, 19, 21 The final and closing prayer of Lamentations is an appeal through prayer, for restoration. The word “restore” means to turn back or to cause to return back to a better position or state. It is the promise that God would bring His people back from their destruction. The word is so important that it is used twice in verse 21. The people desperately needed restoration. The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the exiles in Babylon to encourage them to keep following after the Lord. How does the gospel relate to lament? Through Christ the problem underneath every problem, our sin, was dealt with such that the New Covenant has been inaugurated. Christ’s death brought the end of condemnation, judgment, and God’s wrath. Christ’s death and resurrection made it possible for us to be born again and for Christ’s Spirit to dwell in us. So while we still live in a broken world, we look forward to the promise in God’s word that one day all lamenting will cease. To cry is human, but to lament is Christian -- but not forever. Jesus bought our restoration, and one day soon, He will bring an end to your lament! Even so come, Lord Jesus! Lamentations 5:1-8, 14-15, 19, 21 The final and closing prayer of Lamentations is an appeal through prayer, for restoration. The word “restore” means to turn back or to cause to return back to a better position or state. It is the promise that God would bring His people back from their destruction. The word is so important that it is used twice in verse 21. The people desperately needed restoration. The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the exiles in Babylon to encourage them to keep following after the Lord. How does the gospel relate to lament? Through Christ the problem underneath every problem, our sin, was dealt with such that the New Covenant has been inaugurated. Christ’s death brought the end of condemnation, judgment, and God’s wrath. Christ’s death and resurrection made it possible for us to be born again and for Christ’s Spirit to dwell in us. So while we still live in a broken world, we look forward to the promise in God’s word that one day all lamenting will cease. To cry is human, but to lament is Christian -- but not forever. Jesus bought our restoration, and one day soon, He will bring an end to your lament! Even so come, Lord Jesus! oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 98 f26dbb9b-713a-4dbd-b5b4-ee4ee03a70db The Reality: Reconciling Helplessness and Hope Lamentations 4:1-12,21-22 One of the many reasons that I love the book of Lamentations is because of what the book does not do. It does not resolve the pain of God’s actions quickly or neatly. It doesn’t answer all of our questions. It doesn’t communicate things in a way that is tidy or even comfortable. And it does not downplay the significance of the struggle or the pain.

Lamentations is not linear. And that is why I love it. Life is not always predictable or easy to manage. Suffering, whether innocent or deserved, does not follow a formula, and grief is certainly not tame.  The emotions, questions, struggles, fears, and frustrations in the midst of hardship are very real and difficult, at times, to process.

Do you know that the Bible commends this kind of brokenness? Do you know that brokenness can create a God-ordained path to mercy?

By brokenness I mean when God removes the objects we trust  we are driven to hope in Him. It is a season where your “crutches” in life have been kicked out, and your only hope is God.  The result of brokenness awakens you to need God’s mercy.

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]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2025 14:36:28 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Lamentations 4:1-12,21-22 One of the many reasons that I love the book of Lamentations is because of what the book does not do. It does not resolve the pain of God’s actions quickly or neatly. It doesn’t answer all of our questions. It doesn’t communicate things in a way that is tidy or even comfortable. And it does not downplay the significance of the struggle or the pain.

Lamentations is not linear. And that is why I love it. Life is not always predictable or easy to manage. Suffering, whether innocent or deserved, does not follow a formula, and grief is certainly not tame.  The emotions, questions, struggles, fears, and frustrations in the midst of hardship are very real and difficult, at times, to process.

Do you know that the Bible commends this kind of brokenness? Do you know that brokenness can create a God-ordained path to mercy?

By brokenness I mean when God removes the objects we trust  we are driven to hope in Him. It is a season where your “crutches” in life have been kicked out, and your only hope is God.  The result of brokenness awakens you to need God’s mercy.

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]]> The Reality: Reconciling Helplessness and Hope Brian Schreiber 00:40:56 Lamentations 4:1-12,21-22 One of the many reasons that I love the book of Lamentations is because of what the book does not do. It does not resolve the pain of God’s actions quickly or neatly. It doesn’t answer all of our questions. It doesn’t communicate things in a way that is tidy or even comfortable. And it does not downplay the significance of the struggle or the pain. Lamentations is not linear. And that is why I love it. Life is not always predictable or easy to manage. Suffering, whether innocent or deserved, does not follow a formula, and grief is certainly not tame. The emotions, questions, struggles, fears, and frustrations in the midst of hardship are very real and difficult, at times, to process. Do you know that the Bible commends this kind of brokenness? Do you know that brokenness can create a God-ordained path to mercy? By brokenness I mean when God removes the objects we trust we are driven to hope in Him. It is a season where your “crutches” in life have been kicked out, and your only hope is God. The result of brokenness awakens you to need God’s mercy. Lamentations 4:1-12,21-22 One of the many reasons that I love the book of Lamentations is because of what the book does not do. It does not resolve the pain of God’s actions quickly or neatly. It doesn’t answer all of our questions. It doesn’t communicate things in a way that is tidy or even comfortable. And it does not downplay the significance of the struggle or the pain. Lamentations is not linear. And that is why I love it. Life is not always predictable or easy to manage. Suffering, whether innocent or deserved, does not follow a formula, and grief is certainly not tame. The emotions, questions, struggles, fears, and frustrations in the midst of hardship are very real and difficult, at times, to process. Do you know that the Bible commends this kind of brokenness? Do you know that brokenness can create a God-ordained path to mercy? By brokenness I mean when God removes the objects we trust we are driven to hope in Him. It is a season where your “crutches” in life have been kicked out, and your only hope is God. The result of brokenness awakens you to need God’s mercy. oh, jesus, religion, fairfield, christian, church, ohio, bible false full 97 21d0b738-06fb-4775-943a-d52e69daa403 The Hope: God’s Steadfast Love Lam. 3:19-33

How do you survive or even spiritually thrive when in the middle of suffering?  What are thoughts that would help you walk through wide-spread destruction?  What are some theological truths to help guide you when you life feels like a wasteland?  How do fight the daily battle and maneuver through life with a biblical lens?  Hope is what you’re looking for during those times.  This message can be summed up with this statement:  Hope springs from truth rehearsed!  God has demonstrated and reminded us of His steadfast love in our lives and this this hope keeps us holding on because the truth gets rehearsed.

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]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:13:39 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Church, Fairfield, OH, sermon, bible, Jesus, Ohio, Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Lam. 3:19-33

How do you survive or even spiritually thrive when in the middle of suffering?  What are thoughts that would help you walk through wide-spread destruction?  What are some theological truths to help guide you when you life feels like a wasteland?  How do fight the daily battle and maneuver through life with a biblical lens?  Hope is what you’re looking for during those times.  This message can be summed up with this statement:  Hope springs from truth rehearsed!  God has demonstrated and reminded us of His steadfast love in our lives and this this hope keeps us holding on because the truth gets rehearsed.

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]]> The Hope: God’s Steadfast Love Church, Fairfield, OH, sermon, bible, Jesus, Ohio, Brian Schreiber 00:39:08 Lam. 3:19-33 How do you survive or even spiritually thrive when in the middle of suffering? What are thoughts that would help you walk through wide-spread destruction? What are some theological truths to help guide you when you life feels like a wasteland? How do fight the daily battle and maneuver through life with a biblical lens? Hope is what you’re looking for during those times. This message can be summed up with this statement: Hope springs from truth rehearsed! God has demonstrated and reminded us of His steadfast love in our lives and this this hope keeps us holding on because the truth gets rehearsed. Lam. 3:19-33 How do you survive or even spiritually thrive when in the middle of suffering? What are thoughts that would help you walk through wide-spread destruction? What are some theological truths to help guide you when you life feels like a wasteland? How do fight the daily battle and maneuver through life with a biblical lens? Hope is what you’re looking for during those times. This message can be summed up with this statement: Hope springs from truth rehearsed! God has demonstrated and reminded us of His steadfast love in our lives and this this hope keeps us holding on because the truth gets rehearsed. false full 96 c7c5a0d4-846d-4f54-aa85-86a7aaa83011 The Pain: When God Feels Like an Adversary Lam. 2:1-22; Hebrews 12: 25,29

In our text today, Jeremiah wants us to see things from Different angles and in full color.  He wants to make sure we see two things. First, he wants us to see the extent of the destruction and how bad it really is.  And, secondly, Jeremiah clearly wants you to know that God is the one behind it.  Babylon May be the means, but God was the one orchestrating the judgement.

But there is a very important warning that every believer should hear regardless of what is going on in your life right now.  Lamentations is telling you that God is holy.  It shows you the dark side of God’s glory.  This text helps you to soberly allow your heart to turn again to God’s glory.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:43:29 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Lam. 2:1-22; Hebrews 12: 25,29

In our text today, Jeremiah wants us to see things from Different angles and in full color.  He wants to make sure we see two things. First, he wants us to see the extent of the destruction and how bad it really is.  And, secondly, Jeremiah clearly wants you to know that God is the one behind it.  Babylon May be the means, but God was the one orchestrating the judgement.

But there is a very important warning that every believer should hear regardless of what is going on in your life right now.  Lamentations is telling you that God is holy.  It shows you the dark side of God’s glory.  This text helps you to soberly allow your heart to turn again to God’s glory.

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]]> The Pain: When God Feels Like an Adversary Brian Schreiber 00:39:14 Lam. 2:1-22; Hebrews 12: 25,29 In our text today, Jeremiah wants us to see things from Different angles and in full color. He wants to make sure we see two things. First, he wants us to see the extent of the destruction and how bad it really is. And, secondly, Jeremiah clearly wants you to know that God is the one behind it. Babylon May be the means, but God was the one orchestrating the judgement. But there is a very important warning that every believer should hear regardless of what is going on in your life right now. Lamentations is telling you that God is holy. It shows you the dark side of God’s glory. This text helps you to soberly allow your heart to turn again to God’s glory. Lam. 2:1-22; Hebrews 12: 25,29 In our text today, Jeremiah wants us to see things from Different angles and in full color. He wants to make sure we see two things. First, he wants us to see the extent of the destruction and how bad it really is. And, secondly, Jeremiah clearly wants you to know that God is the one behind it. Babylon May be the means, but God was the one orchestrating the judgement. But there is a very important warning that every believer should hear regardless of what is going on in your life right now. Lamentations is telling you that God is holy. It shows you the dark side of God’s glory. This text helps you to soberly allow your heart to turn again to God’s glory. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 95 9c53e91e-97cb-4d10-8bf9-5a4163af86d1 The Cause: A Broken World Lam. 1:1-11; 2 Cor. 4:7-14

Our world is broken.  It’s been twisted from the very beginning.  Realtionships break, sexuality breaks, hearts break, nations break, health breaks, politics breaks.  All the glue, tape, and positive thing king can’t put it back together again.  The emotional fatigue you feel can be traced back to sin in the world.  While this may be simplistic to understand, the results are often complex and require suffering, repair, and submission to Christ.

Simply put, we live in a broken world.  In your lamenting, you see that you can have valuable knowledge of God in your mind, but you are fragile and frail.  You are easily broken.  But God’s Word also reveals the power and grace of God, through your pursuit of, regardless of your fracturing, you can be saved and repaired from this broken world, despite your brokenness.

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]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:32:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Lam. 1:1-11; 2 Cor. 4:7-14

Our world is broken.  It’s been twisted from the very beginning.  Realtionships break, sexuality breaks, hearts break, nations break, health breaks, politics breaks.  All the glue, tape, and positive thing king can’t put it back together again.  The emotional fatigue you feel can be traced back to sin in the world.  While this may be simplistic to understand, the results are often complex and require suffering, repair, and submission to Christ.

Simply put, we live in a broken world.  In your lamenting, you see that you can have valuable knowledge of God in your mind, but you are fragile and frail.  You are easily broken.  But God’s Word also reveals the power and grace of God, through your pursuit of, regardless of your fracturing, you can be saved and repaired from this broken world, despite your brokenness.

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]]> The Cause: A Broken World Brian Schreiber 00:37:52 Lam. 1:1-11; 2 Cor. 4:7-14 Our world is broken. It’s been twisted from the very beginning. Realtionships break, sexuality breaks, hearts break, nations break, health breaks, politics breaks. All the glue, tape, and positive thing king can’t put it back together again. The emotional fatigue you feel can be traced back to sin in the world. While this may be simplistic to understand, the results are often complex and require suffering, repair, and submission to Christ. Simply put, we live in a broken world. In your lamenting, you see that you can have valuable knowledge of God in your mind, but you are fragile and frail. You are easily broken. But God’s Word also reveals the power and grace of God, through your pursuit of, regardless of your fracturing, you can be saved and repaired from this broken world, despite your brokenness. Lam. 1:1-11; 2 Cor. 4:7-14 Our world is broken. It’s been twisted from the very beginning. Realtionships break, sexuality breaks, hearts break, nations break, health breaks, politics breaks. All the glue, tape, and positive thing king can’t put it back together again. The emotional fatigue you feel can be traced back to sin in the world. While this may be simplistic to understand, the results are often complex and require suffering, repair, and submission to Christ. Simply put, we live in a broken world. In your lamenting, you see that you can have valuable knowledge of God in your mind, but you are fragile and frail. You are easily broken. But God’s Word also reveals the power and grace of God, through your pursuit of, regardless of your fracturing, you can be saved and repaired from this broken world, despite your brokenness. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 94 87a898ac-8698-47b3-9ac2-6acd1ed689be Fairfield – For Thy Pleasure because Thou Art Worthy Rev.1:4-8; 4:1-11; Psalm 147:11; Phil. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:10-12.   Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers as they make requests with the words "my pleasure". I love it and think that it is quite appropriate, but I have to ask myself, "Do they really mean what they are saying, or are they simply quoting a memorized phrase?

When a person is making a trip to another land, the question invariably will come up, "Is this trip for business or for pleasure?" The general thinking is that it is either related to work or to leisure. But for the Church, the business of the kingdom of God is, always, for HIS pleasure.  He alone is worthy!

God is everything in superlative abundance!  He is our supreme authority!  He has all riches. He is all wisdom! He is all-powerful!   He is all honorable and glorious! He is worthy to be praised, worship, and reverenced!

The amazing thing is that when God created mankind in His own likeness, He gave us (the Church) a measure of His authority, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, and glory.   All these blessings and gifts are entrusted to the Church and come from God.

So, you must conclude that God is worthy of everything in your life.  Your God is worthy to receive them back from you in the form of thanksgiving, praise, and the dedication of your life to Him.  He created you for His pleasure!

The choice must come for every person that makes up the Fairfield church – Is this journey for your pleasure or for His pleasure?  You must make the choices. Will you (the church) seek your pleasures outside or inside of Christ?

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]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:11:04 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Rev.1:4-8; 4:1-11; Psalm 147:11; Phil. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:10-12.   Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers as they make requests with the words "my pleasure". I love it and think that it is quite appropriate, but I have to ask myself, "Do they really mean what they are saying, or are they simply quoting a memorized phrase?

When a person is making a trip to another land, the question invariably will come up, "Is this trip for business or for pleasure?" The general thinking is that it is either related to work or to leisure. But for the Church, the business of the kingdom of God is, always, for HIS pleasure.  He alone is worthy!

God is everything in superlative abundance!  He is our supreme authority!  He has all riches. He is all wisdom! He is all-powerful!   He is all honorable and glorious! He is worthy to be praised, worship, and reverenced!

The amazing thing is that when God created mankind in His own likeness, He gave us (the Church) a measure of His authority, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, and glory.   All these blessings and gifts are entrusted to the Church and come from God.

So, you must conclude that God is worthy of everything in your life.  Your God is worthy to receive them back from you in the form of thanksgiving, praise, and the dedication of your life to Him.  He created you for His pleasure!

The choice must come for every person that makes up the Fairfield church – Is this journey for your pleasure or for His pleasure?  You must make the choices. Will you (the church) seek your pleasures outside or inside of Christ?

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]]> Fairfield – For Thy Pleasure because Thou Art Worthy Brian Schreiber 00:42:11 Rev.1:4-8; 4:1-11; Psalm 147:11; Phil. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:10-12. Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers as they make requests with the words "my pleasure". I love it and think that it is quite appropriate, but I have to ask myself, "Do they really mean what they are saying, or are they simply quoting a memorized phrase? When a person is making a trip to another land, the question invariably will come up, "Is this trip for business or for pleasure?" The general thinking is that it is either related to work or to leisure. But for the Church, the business of the kingdom of God is, always, for HIS pleasure. He alone is worthy! God is everything in superlative abundance! He is our supreme authority! He has all riches. He is all wisdom! He is all-powerful! He is all honorable and glorious! He is worthy to be praised, worship, and reverenced! The amazing thing is that when God created mankind in His own likeness, He gave us (the Church) a measure of His authority, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, and glory. All these blessings and gifts are entrusted to the Church and come from God. So, you must conclude that God is worthy of everything in your life. Your God is worthy to receive them back from you in the form of thanksgiving, praise, and the dedication of your life to Him. He created you for His pleasure! The choice must come for every person that makes up the Fairfield church – Is this journey for your pleasure or for His pleasure? You must make the choices. Will you (the church) seek your pleasures outside or inside of Christ? Rev.1:4-8; 4:1-11; Psalm 147:11; Phil. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:10-12. Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers as they make requests with the words "my pleasure". I love it and think that it is quite appropriate, but I have to ask myself, "Do they really mean what they are saying, or are they simply quoting a memorized phrase? When a person is making a trip to another land, the question invariably will come up, "Is this trip for business or for pleasure?" The general thinking is that it is either related to work or to leisure. But for the Church, the business of the kingdom of God is, always, for HIS pleasure. He alone is worthy! God is everything in superlative abundance! He is our supreme authority! He has all riches. He is all wisdom! He is all-powerful! He is all honorable and glorious! He is worthy to be praised, worship, and reverenced! The amazing thing is that when God created mankind in His own likeness, He gave us (the Church) a measure of His authority, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, and glory. All these blessings and gifts are entrusted to the Church and come from God. So, you must conclude that God is worthy of everything in your life. Your God is worthy to receive them back from you in the form of thanksgiving, praise, and the dedication of your life to Him. He created you for His pleasure! The choice must come for every person that makes up the Fairfield church – Is this journey for your pleasure or for His pleasure? You must make the choices. Will you (the church) seek your pleasures outside or inside of Christ? oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 93 ea60fd02-dea5-4006-bb93-03adf72b9c52 Laodicea – Let’s Go Shopping Laodicea was a vibrant city in the first century.  Much like our American culture, they were driven by hard work, determination, self-will, and a deep desire for progress, innovation, and prosperity.  As a result, the city flourished and didn’t need much from anyone else.  While it’s okay for a city to develop itself in the middle of commercialism and free market enterprise, it’s different when a church does the same to an extent that they no longer need the presence and power of Jesus in ministries they are doing.  This is where we find the church of Laodicea in Jesus’ message to them.  In this message we will look at the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency in the church, and how to rightly place our dependence on the all-satisfying sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ.  

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:05:27 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Laodicea was a vibrant city in the first century.  Much like our American culture, they were driven by hard work, determination, self-will, and a deep desire for progress, innovation, and prosperity.  As a result, the city flourished and didn’t need much from anyone else.  While it’s okay for a city to develop itself in the middle of commercialism and free market enterprise, it’s different when a church does the same to an extent that they no longer need the presence and power of Jesus in ministries they are doing.  This is where we find the church of Laodicea in Jesus’ message to them.  In this message we will look at the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency in the church, and how to rightly place our dependence on the all-satisfying sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ.  

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]]> Laodicea – Let’s Go Shopping Brian Schreiber 00:32:55 Laodicea was a vibrant city in the first century. Much like our American culture, they were driven by hard work, determination, self-will, and a deep desire for progress, innovation, and prosperity. As a result, the city flourished and didn’t need much from anyone else. While it’s okay for a city to develop itself in the middle of commercialism and free market enterprise, it’s different when a church does the same to an extent that they no longer need the presence and power of Jesus in ministries they are doing. This is where we find the church of Laodicea in Jesus’ message to them. In this message we will look at the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency in the church, and how to rightly place our dependence on the all-satisfying sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Laodicea was a vibrant city in the first century. Much like our American culture, they were driven by hard work, determination, self-will, and a deep desire for progress, innovation, and prosperity. As a result, the city flourished and didn’t need much from anyone else. While it’s okay for a city to develop itself in the middle of commercialism and free market enterprise, it’s different when a church does the same to an extent that they no longer need the presence and power of Jesus in ministries they are doing. This is where we find the church of Laodicea in Jesus’ message to them. In this message we will look at the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency in the church, and how to rightly place our dependence on the all-satisfying sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 92 3c61c87b-78a8-454c-bd65-eb2f0376d0e5 Philadelphia – An Open Door A small church in size and influence compared to those around them.  Philadelphia was the first of two churches in Revelation to have no corrections from Jesus.  Though they would have faced all of the same temptations of culture and compromise.  Jesus commended them for keeping His Word and not denying His name.  Not only did they know the Word, they aligned their lives to it as they followed Christ, and Jesus told them to hold fast, persevere and finish well, for there would be benefits for an open door in the future for remaining faithful now.  May we follow the example of the Church of Brotherly Love, knowing the Bible well and doing what it says.

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:58:51 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons A small church in size and influence compared to those around them.  Philadelphia was the first of two churches in Revelation to have no corrections from Jesus.  Though they would have faced all of the same temptations of culture and compromise.  Jesus commended them for keeping His Word and not denying His name.  Not only did they know the Word, they aligned their lives to it as they followed Christ, and Jesus told them to hold fast, persevere and finish well, for there would be benefits for an open door in the future for remaining faithful now.  May we follow the example of the Church of Brotherly Love, knowing the Bible well and doing what it says.

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]]> Philadelphia – An Open Door Drew Staudenmaier 00:43:04 A small church in size and influence compared to those around them. Philadelphia was the first of two churches in Revelation to have no corrections from Jesus. Though they would have faced all of the same temptations of culture and compromise. Jesus commended them for keeping His Word and not denying His name. Not only did they know the Word, they aligned their lives to it as they followed Christ, and Jesus told them to hold fast, persevere and finish well, for there would be benefits for an open door in the future for remaining faithful now. May we follow the example of the Church of Brotherly Love, knowing the Bible well and doing what it says. A small church in size and influence compared to those around them. Philadelphia was the first of two churches in Revelation to have no corrections from Jesus. Though they would have faced all of the same temptations of culture and compromise. Jesus commended them for keeping His Word and not denying His name. Not only did they know the Word, they aligned their lives to it as they followed Christ, and Jesus told them to hold fast, persevere and finish well, for there would be benefits for an open door in the future for remaining faithful now. May we follow the example of the Church of Brotherly Love, knowing the Bible well and doing what it says. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 91 08c702d5-3eb8-4dae-8497-02c8c4075bc8 Sardis – Restored Back to Life The church at Sardis started well.  They had a history of faithfulness to the things of God.  Rather than staying vigilant and true the Word of God, they became a dead church as they lived off the security of the past and allowed for compromise in the present.  The church is facing a similar challenge like Sardis.  May we continue to be faithful to the Lord and live according to being light in the darkness, spending time with Him daily so we can love the people around us while holding fast to the truth of His Word.

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:53:32 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The church at Sardis started well.  They had a history of faithfulness to the things of God.  Rather than staying vigilant and true the Word of God, they became a dead church as they lived off the security of the past and allowed for compromise in the present.  The church is facing a similar challenge like Sardis.  May we continue to be faithful to the Lord and live according to being light in the darkness, spending time with Him daily so we can love the people around us while holding fast to the truth of His Word.

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]]> Sardis – Restored Back to Life Brian Schreiber 00:42:13 The church at Sardis started well. They had a history of faithfulness to the things of God. Rather than staying vigilant and true the Word of God, they became a dead church as they lived off the security of the past and allowed for compromise in the present. The church is facing a similar challenge like Sardis. May we continue to be faithful to the Lord and live according to being light in the darkness, spending time with Him daily so we can love the people around us while holding fast to the truth of His Word. The church at Sardis started well. They had a history of faithfulness to the things of God. Rather than staying vigilant and true the Word of God, they became a dead church as they lived off the security of the past and allowed for compromise in the present. The church is facing a similar challenge like Sardis. May we continue to be faithful to the Lord and live according to being light in the darkness, spending time with Him daily so we can love the people around us while holding fast to the truth of His Word. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 90 19d0fbe6-c618-48bc-a719-47a43d61a0a2 Thyatira - A Holy Inspection The church of Thyatira was a church zealously committed to love and good deeds.  Like many churches of our day, they excelled in social Justice, and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, extending compassion towards those who needed it.  Yet in time, their love grew without discernment, and in the name of tolerance they began to love the very things that Jesus hates.  In this message we’ll examine what it looks like to be a church that is all love with no truth and learn how we can guard ourselves from the cultural temptation of compromise.  The lesson of Thyatira is blunt:  be careful to not compromise the Truth, do not go back to ways you were called out of.

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]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:13:58 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The church of Thyatira was a church zealously committed to love and good deeds.  Like many churches of our day, they excelled in social Justice, and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, extending compassion towards those who needed it.  Yet in time, their love grew without discernment, and in the name of tolerance they began to love the very things that Jesus hates.  In this message we’ll examine what it looks like to be a church that is all love with no truth and learn how we can guard ourselves from the cultural temptation of compromise.  The lesson of Thyatira is blunt:  be careful to not compromise the Truth, do not go back to ways you were called out of.

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]]> Thyatira - A Holy Inspection Brian Schreiber 00:43:50 The church of Thyatira was a church zealously committed to love and good deeds. Like many churches of our day, they excelled in social Justice, and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, extending compassion towards those who needed it. Yet in time, their love grew without discernment, and in the name of tolerance they began to love the very things that Jesus hates. In this message we’ll examine what it looks like to be a church that is all love with no truth and learn how we can guard ourselves from the cultural temptation of compromise. The lesson of Thyatira is blunt: be careful to not compromise the Truth, do not go back to ways you were called out of. The church of Thyatira was a church zealously committed to love and good deeds. Like many churches of our day, they excelled in social Justice, and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, extending compassion towards those who needed it. Yet in time, their love grew without discernment, and in the name of tolerance they began to love the very things that Jesus hates. In this message we’ll examine what it looks like to be a church that is all love with no truth and learn how we can guard ourselves from the cultural temptation of compromise. The lesson of Thyatira is blunt: be careful to not compromise the Truth, do not go back to ways you were called out of. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 89 76ca0e6f-3f98-49d0-b8b5-cd478273b573 Smyrna - A Call to Not Fear Smyrna was a wealthy and beautiful city that had been faithful to Rome.  While the city was rich, the church at Smyrna was poor, having experienced financial persecution after being kicked out of the marketplace by the Roman government for their refusal to worship Caesar.  Suffering has now surrounded God’s church, and the Christians at this early church in Smyrna was no exception.  They faced a smorgasbord of suffering, including poverty, slander, imprisonment, and death. Jesus had a response for them and for those of us who suffer today.  We can have peace.  Every Christian will experience victory over trial and trouble.

 

Jesus wrote to commend them on their endurance, but also to encourage and comfort them during a greater persecution that was coming.  They would be called to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. In this message, we will look at he depths of our love for Jesus, our understanding of His grace, and the value we give Him in our everyday lives.  Are you willing to pay a price to follow Jesus in the light of the price he paid for you on the cross and the promise He gives of eternal life?

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]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:49:55 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Smyrna was a wealthy and beautiful city that had been faithful to Rome.  While the city was rich, the church at Smyrna was poor, having experienced financial persecution after being kicked out of the marketplace by the Roman government for their refusal to worship Caesar.  Suffering has now surrounded God’s church, and the Christians at this early church in Smyrna was no exception.  They faced a smorgasbord of suffering, including poverty, slander, imprisonment, and death. Jesus had a response for them and for those of us who suffer today.  We can have peace.  Every Christian will experience victory over trial and trouble.

 

Jesus wrote to commend them on their endurance, but also to encourage and comfort them during a greater persecution that was coming.  They would be called to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. In this message, we will look at he depths of our love for Jesus, our understanding of His grace, and the value we give Him in our everyday lives.  Are you willing to pay a price to follow Jesus in the light of the price he paid for you on the cross and the promise He gives of eternal life?

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]]> Smyrna - A Call to Not Fear Brian Schreiber 00:40:51 Smyrna was a wealthy and beautiful city that had been faithful to Rome. While the city was rich, the church at Smyrna was poor, having experienced financial persecution after being kicked out of the marketplace by the Roman government for their refusal to worship Caesar. Suffering has now surrounded God’s church, and the Christians at this early church in Smyrna was no exception. They faced a smorgasbord of suffering, including poverty, slander, imprisonment, and death. Jesus had a response for them and for those of us who suffer today. We can have peace. Every Christian will experience victory over trial and trouble. Jesus wrote to commend them on their endurance, but also to encourage and comfort them during a greater persecution that was coming. They would be called to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. In this message, we will look at he depths of our love for Jesus, our understanding of His grace, and the value we give Him in our everyday lives. Are you willing to pay a price to follow Jesus in the light of the price he paid for you on the cross and the promise He gives of eternal life? Smyrna was a wealthy and beautiful city that had been faithful to Rome. While the city was rich, the church at Smyrna was poor, having experienced financial persecution after being kicked out of the marketplace by the Roman government for their refusal to worship Caesar. Suffering has now surrounded God’s church, and the Christians at this early church in Smyrna was no exception. They faced a smorgasbord of suffering, including poverty, slander, imprisonment, and death. Jesus had a response for them and for those of us who suffer today. We can have peace. Every Christian will experience victory over trial and trouble. Jesus wrote to commend them on their endurance, but also to encourage and comfort them during a greater persecution that was coming. They would be called to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. In this message, we will look at he depths of our love for Jesus, our understanding of His grace, and the value we give Him in our everyday lives. Are you willing to pay a price to follow Jesus in the light of the price he paid for you on the cross and the promise He gives of eternal life? oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 88 d2c7a5bc-058f-4ab8-8df5-b2f772b6df03 Our Savior came with Humility The world runs on performance and appearance.   But Jesus taught us another way.

Humility isn’t a word you see often on Christmas décor. Peace? Check out the throw pillows. Joy? All over the home decor. Flipping through a gift catalog I received earlier this year, I saw a Christmas decoration sign that read:  Everyone is an innkeeper deciding whether or not there’s room for Christ. Wow.

It takes an act of humility to let Christ in.

Maybe that’s why it’s hard for some people to truly accept Jesus. It’s a mental, physical, and heart posture of worship where we kneel down like the shepherds and foreign kings to adore Him and acknowledge that He is in fact Lord. The good news is, Jesus makes this easy because He lived a life of humility first.

 

Humility. This one word is so deeply rooted in the advent of Christ, His birth, life, death and resurrection, that it’s worth meditating on as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and live beyond it. Maybe it also deserves a sign on the front porch.

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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:48:09 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The world runs on performance and appearance.   But Jesus taught us another way.

Humility isn’t a word you see often on Christmas décor. Peace? Check out the throw pillows. Joy? All over the home decor. Flipping through a gift catalog I received earlier this year, I saw a Christmas decoration sign that read:  Everyone is an innkeeper deciding whether or not there’s room for Christ. Wow.

It takes an act of humility to let Christ in.

Maybe that’s why it’s hard for some people to truly accept Jesus. It’s a mental, physical, and heart posture of worship where we kneel down like the shepherds and foreign kings to adore Him and acknowledge that He is in fact Lord. The good news is, Jesus makes this easy because He lived a life of humility first.

 

Humility. This one word is so deeply rooted in the advent of Christ, His birth, life, death and resurrection, that it’s worth meditating on as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and live beyond it. Maybe it also deserves a sign on the front porch.

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]]> Our Savior came with Humility Fairfield Church of Christ 00:51:14 The world runs on performance and appearance. But Jesus taught us another way. Humility isn’t a word you see often on Christmas décor. Peace? Check out the throw pillows. Joy? All over the home decor. Flipping through a gift catalog I received earlier this year, I saw a Christmas decoration sign that read: Everyone is an innkeeper deciding whether or not there’s room for Christ. Wow. It takes an act of humility to let Christ in. Maybe that’s why it’s hard for some people to truly accept Jesus. It’s a mental, physical, and heart posture of worship where we kneel down like the shepherds and foreign kings to adore Him and acknowledge that He is in fact Lord. The good news is, Jesus makes this easy because He lived a life of humility first. Humility. This one word is so deeply rooted in the advent of Christ, His birth, life, death and resurrection, that it’s worth meditating on as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and live beyond it. Maybe it also deserves a sign on the front porch. The world runs on performance and appearance. But Jesus taught us another way. Humility isn’t a word you see often on Christmas décor. Peace? Check out the throw pillows. Joy? All over the home decor. Flipping through a gift catalog I received earlier this year, I saw a Christmas decoration sign that read: Everyone is an innkeeper deciding whether or not there’s room for Christ. Wow. It takes an act of humility to let Christ in. Maybe that’s why it’s hard for some people to truly accept Jesus. It’s a mental, physical, and heart posture of worship where we kneel down like the shepherds and foreign kings to adore Him and acknowledge that He is in fact Lord. The good news is, Jesus makes this easy because He lived a life of humility first. Humility. This one word is so deeply rooted in the advent of Christ, His birth, life, death and resurrection, that it’s worth meditating on as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and live beyond it. Maybe it also deserves a sign on the front porch. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 87 e3b73da1-8f05-458c-9663-e6145befc439 We all need a Savior The single biggest challenge of season of Christmas is to feel your need for a Savior.  The truth is you can’t solve your problem through an act of the will, because the perversion of the the will is the very reason you need a Savior.  You need help!  You need the intervention of a loving God who will shape you anew.  You need a a Savior!

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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:48:01 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The single biggest challenge of season of Christmas is to feel your need for a Savior.  The truth is you can’t solve your problem through an act of the will, because the perversion of the the will is the very reason you need a Savior.  You need help!  You need the intervention of a loving God who will shape you anew.  You need a a Savior!

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]]> We all need a Savior Brian Schreiber 00:41:20 The single biggest challenge of season of Christmas is to feel your need for a Savior. The truth is you can’t solve your problem through an act of the will, because the perversion of the the will is the very reason you need a Savior. You need help! You need the intervention of a loving God who will shape you anew. You need a a Savior! The single biggest challenge of season of Christmas is to feel your need for a Savior. The truth is you can’t solve your problem through an act of the will, because the perversion of the the will is the very reason you need a Savior. You need help! You need the intervention of a loving God who will shape you anew. You need a a Savior! oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 86 982193c9-2ee8-4c3c-b0ac-2c131e386886 You Will Soar on Wings like Eagles Are you ready for take-off?  I hope so, because today’s key text from Isaiah promises nothing less than renewed strength from God – which will lead to the struggling people of God being lifted up and soaring like a swig and powerful eagle.

It was a message and promise of hope to weary and despondent exhales living in Babylon.  They had spent a half of entry living away from their homeland.  There were Israelites who felt a deep sense of being abandoned, hopeless, isolated and tired.  They felt that there was no way out and no way up.  If this great, glorious, and mighty God could carry the whole of Israel (old and young) out of Egypt on eagles’ wings, could He not do the same with the exiles in Babylon?  Had the exiles forgotten the incomparable greatness, power, and strength of their faithful God?

I wonder is we forget how infinitely great and above all God’s powers are?  I think we do!  We forget that His power is so huge and that this God is our God, our loving Shepherd, our Father who is in heaven, and our caring Savior.  Some of our biggest problems and anxieties come when we simply forget who God is.

Hope lifts us up!  Hope helps us soar!  Stretching our wings and trusting the One who knows how we can fly is critical to confidence when we believe we are weak.

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 15:37:39 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Are you ready for take-off?  I hope so, because today’s key text from Isaiah promises nothing less than renewed strength from God – which will lead to the struggling people of God being lifted up and soaring like a swig and powerful eagle.

It was a message and promise of hope to weary and despondent exhales living in Babylon.  They had spent a half of entry living away from their homeland.  There were Israelites who felt a deep sense of being abandoned, hopeless, isolated and tired.  They felt that there was no way out and no way up.  If this great, glorious, and mighty God could carry the whole of Israel (old and young) out of Egypt on eagles’ wings, could He not do the same with the exiles in Babylon?  Had the exiles forgotten the incomparable greatness, power, and strength of their faithful God?

I wonder is we forget how infinitely great and above all God’s powers are?  I think we do!  We forget that His power is so huge and that this God is our God, our loving Shepherd, our Father who is in heaven, and our caring Savior.  Some of our biggest problems and anxieties come when we simply forget who God is.

Hope lifts us up!  Hope helps us soar!  Stretching our wings and trusting the One who knows how we can fly is critical to confidence when we believe we are weak.

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]]> You Will Soar on Wings like Eagles Brian Schreiber 00:39:15 Are you ready for take-off? I hope so, because today’s key text from Isaiah promises nothing less than renewed strength from God – which will lead to the struggling people of God being lifted up and soaring like a swig and powerful eagle. It was a message and promise of hope to weary and despondent exhales living in Babylon. They had spent a half of entry living away from their homeland. There were Israelites who felt a deep sense of being abandoned, hopeless, isolated and tired. They felt that there was no way out and no way up. If this great, glorious, and mighty God could carry the whole of Israel (old and young) out of Egypt on eagles’ wings, could He not do the same with the exiles in Babylon? Had the exiles forgotten the incomparable greatness, power, and strength of their faithful God? I wonder is we forget how infinitely great and above all God’s powers are? I think we do! We forget that His power is so huge and that this God is our God, our loving Shepherd, our Father who is in heaven, and our caring Savior. Some of our biggest problems and anxieties come when we simply forget who God is. Hope lifts us up! Hope helps us soar! Stretching our wings and trusting the One who knows how we can fly is critical to confidence when we believe we are weak. Are you ready for take-off? I hope so, because today’s key text from Isaiah promises nothing less than renewed strength from God – which will lead to the struggling people of God being lifted up and soaring like a swig and powerful eagle. It was a message and promise of hope to weary and despondent exhales living in Babylon. They had spent a half of entry living away from their homeland. There were Israelites who felt a deep sense of being abandoned, hopeless, isolated and tired. They felt that there was no way out and no way up. If this great, glorious, and mighty God could carry the whole of Israel (old and young) out of Egypt on eagles’ wings, could He not do the same with the exiles in Babylon? Had the exiles forgotten the incomparable greatness, power, and strength of their faithful God? I wonder is we forget how infinitely great and above all God’s powers are? I think we do! We forget that His power is so huge and that this God is our God, our loving Shepherd, our Father who is in heaven, and our caring Savior. Some of our biggest problems and anxieties come when we simply forget who God is. Hope lifts us up! Hope helps us soar! Stretching our wings and trusting the One who knows how we can fly is critical to confidence when we believe we are weak. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 85 9a4f30ac-b141-41d7-a472-44b18a6d3581 YOU Will Renew Their Strength We live in a world that prides itself in all its accomplishments.  We live in a world that prides itself in being able to do anything it sets its mind to do.  We have come to believe that we can do almost anything.  But where is your strength? Is it in the things of the world?  Of course, the answer of the child of God is, the answer of the today’s text.  It is the answer that we confess that our strength is in Jehovah, our faithful, covenant God.

The idea of strength and that we are renewed in strength, implies that there is a weakness.   When we see our weakness, when we are growing despondent, when we see how bad things are, the idea is not that we should keep looking at ourselves, and grope around in darkness, as it were.

Then comes the wonderful message of our text.  The wonderful message that those who look to the Lord will have their strength renewed.  He is the One we should turn to.

Look to the Lord for renewed strength.  Look to the everlasting God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He never faints.  He never grows weary.  God doesn’t get tired.  

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 15:35:03 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons We live in a world that prides itself in all its accomplishments.  We live in a world that prides itself in being able to do anything it sets its mind to do.  We have come to believe that we can do almost anything.  But where is your strength? Is it in the things of the world?  Of course, the answer of the child of God is, the answer of the today’s text.  It is the answer that we confess that our strength is in Jehovah, our faithful, covenant God.

The idea of strength and that we are renewed in strength, implies that there is a weakness.   When we see our weakness, when we are growing despondent, when we see how bad things are, the idea is not that we should keep looking at ourselves, and grope around in darkness, as it were.

Then comes the wonderful message of our text.  The wonderful message that those who look to the Lord will have their strength renewed.  He is the One we should turn to.

Look to the Lord for renewed strength.  Look to the everlasting God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He never faints.  He never grows weary.  God doesn’t get tired.  

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]]> YOU Will Renew Their Strength Brian Schreiber 00:49:01 We live in a world that prides itself in all its accomplishments. We live in a world that prides itself in being able to do anything it sets its mind to do. We have come to believe that we can do almost anything. But where is your strength? Is it in the things of the world? Of course, the answer of the child of God is, the answer of the today’s text. It is the answer that we confess that our strength is in Jehovah, our faithful, covenant God. The idea of strength and that we are renewed in strength, implies that there is a weakness. When we see our weakness, when we are growing despondent, when we see how bad things are, the idea is not that we should keep looking at ourselves, and grope around in darkness, as it were. Then comes the wonderful message of our text. The wonderful message that those who look to the Lord will have their strength renewed. He is the One we should turn to. Look to the Lord for renewed strength. Look to the everlasting God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He never faints. He never grows weary. God doesn’t get tired. We live in a world that prides itself in all its accomplishments. We live in a world that prides itself in being able to do anything it sets its mind to do. We have come to believe that we can do almost anything. But where is your strength? Is it in the things of the world? Of course, the answer of the child of God is, the answer of the today’s text. It is the answer that we confess that our strength is in Jehovah, our faithful, covenant God. The idea of strength and that we are renewed in strength, implies that there is a weakness. When we see our weakness, when we are growing despondent, when we see how bad things are, the idea is not that we should keep looking at ourselves, and grope around in darkness, as it were. Then comes the wonderful message of our text. The wonderful message that those who look to the Lord will have their strength renewed. He is the One we should turn to. Look to the Lord for renewed strength. Look to the everlasting God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He never faints. He never grows weary. God doesn’t get tired. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 84 eae9af5b-3cab-4423-993d-69881dcdfe19 Will You Wait on The Lord John Milton said “Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials.  However, remember a ‘trial’ is a test and the greater the battle the greater the victory.”  There are people that are mad a God.  There are people waiting for God to do something in their situation.  There are people waiting for healing, confirmation, restoration, encouragement…for God to turn a dark cloud inside our journey and let the light of Jesus Christ shine bright.  Anyone waiting on God today?

In this message we hope to find a few of the blessings of waiting on God.   Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and carrying out what He wants for our lives.

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:29:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons John Milton said “Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials.  However, remember a ‘trial’ is a test and the greater the battle the greater the victory.”  There are people that are mad a God.  There are people waiting for God to do something in their situation.  There are people waiting for healing, confirmation, restoration, encouragement…for God to turn a dark cloud inside our journey and let the light of Jesus Christ shine bright.  Anyone waiting on God today?

In this message we hope to find a few of the blessings of waiting on God.   Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and carrying out what He wants for our lives.

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]]> Will You Wait on The Lord Brian Schreiber 00:40:17 John Milton said “Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials. However, remember a ‘trial’ is a test and the greater the battle the greater the victory.” There are people that are mad a God. There are people waiting for God to do something in their situation. There are people waiting for healing, confirmation, restoration, encouragement…for God to turn a dark cloud inside our journey and let the light of Jesus Christ shine bright. Anyone waiting on God today? In this message we hope to find a few of the blessings of waiting on God. Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and carrying out what He wants for our lives. John Milton said “Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials. However, remember a ‘trial’ is a test and the greater the battle the greater the victory.” There are people that are mad a God. There are people waiting for God to do something in their situation. There are people waiting for healing, confirmation, restoration, encouragement…for God to turn a dark cloud inside our journey and let the light of Jesus Christ shine bright. Anyone waiting on God today? In this message we hope to find a few of the blessings of waiting on God. Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and carrying out what He wants for our lives. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 83 4a87bff3-66e1-4241-8cdf-9b6f424b8814 You Will see His Strength Before you can even begin to see past your weariness, you must first be ready to embrace the strength that only God can give.  Isaiah is going to give a nation a few verses for strength in fatigue and the place of strengthlessness.  The worries of life can be burdensome when you rely on your own strength. So how do you persevere through tough times without breaking down?  The key is to rely on God’s strength.

From exile, the Israelites complained that aged had forgotten or ignored them.  The prophet Isaiah answers that the Lord is the everlasting God – there is no time He does not inhabit.  He is the Creator of the ends of the earth – there is no place He does not fill.  He will not grow weary or tired because there is no end to His strength.  His understanding no one can fathom – there is no end to His wisdom.

God was not ignoring them and He is not ignoring you.  He has been here all the time accomplishing His purposes, undeterred by time, space or human weakness.

Human strength has limits; even the young, the strongest among us, grow tired and weary.  But there is no limit to His strength, and those who wait on Him will gain new strength.

God is promising the returning exiles His renewed strength for the journey if they would just trust Him.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:26:37 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Before you can even begin to see past your weariness, you must first be ready to embrace the strength that only God can give.  Isaiah is going to give a nation a few verses for strength in fatigue and the place of strengthlessness.  The worries of life can be burdensome when you rely on your own strength. So how do you persevere through tough times without breaking down?  The key is to rely on God’s strength.

From exile, the Israelites complained that aged had forgotten or ignored them.  The prophet Isaiah answers that the Lord is the everlasting God – there is no time He does not inhabit.  He is the Creator of the ends of the earth – there is no place He does not fill.  He will not grow weary or tired because there is no end to His strength.  His understanding no one can fathom – there is no end to His wisdom.

God was not ignoring them and He is not ignoring you.  He has been here all the time accomplishing His purposes, undeterred by time, space or human weakness.

Human strength has limits; even the young, the strongest among us, grow tired and weary.  But there is no limit to His strength, and those who wait on Him will gain new strength.

God is promising the returning exiles His renewed strength for the journey if they would just trust Him.

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]]> You Will see His Strength Drew Staudenmaier 00:37:24 Before you can even begin to see past your weariness, you must first be ready to embrace the strength that only God can give. Isaiah is going to give a nation a few verses for strength in fatigue and the place of strengthlessness. The worries of life can be burdensome when you rely on your own strength. So how do you persevere through tough times without breaking down? The key is to rely on God’s strength. From exile, the Israelites complained that aged had forgotten or ignored them. The prophet Isaiah answers that the Lord is the everlasting God – there is no time He does not inhabit. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth – there is no place He does not fill. He will not grow weary or tired because there is no end to His strength. His understanding no one can fathom – there is no end to His wisdom. God was not ignoring them and He is not ignoring you. He has been here all the time accomplishing His purposes, undeterred by time, space or human weakness. Human strength has limits; even the young, the strongest among us, grow tired and weary. But there is no limit to His strength, and those who wait on Him will gain new strength. God is promising the returning exiles His renewed strength for the journey if they would just trust Him. Before you can even begin to see past your weariness, you must first be ready to embrace the strength that only God can give. Isaiah is going to give a nation a few verses for strength in fatigue and the place of strengthlessness. The worries of life can be burdensome when you rely on your own strength. So how do you persevere through tough times without breaking down? The key is to rely on God’s strength. From exile, the Israelites complained that aged had forgotten or ignored them. The prophet Isaiah answers that the Lord is the everlasting God – there is no time He does not inhabit. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth – there is no place He does not fill. He will not grow weary or tired because there is no end to His strength. His understanding no one can fathom – there is no end to His wisdom. God was not ignoring them and He is not ignoring you. He has been here all the time accomplishing His purposes, undeterred by time, space or human weakness. Human strength has limits; even the young, the strongest among us, grow tired and weary. But there is no limit to His strength, and those who wait on Him will gain new strength. God is promising the returning exiles His renewed strength for the journey if they would just trust Him. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 82 2fce824c-d8e5-405c-afef-f874cfe42516 Life of Joseph pt. 7: The Epilogue As we come to the end of this series, everything comes back around to the key verse to this series – Genesis 50:19.  You see, God cared about Joseph all along and could have stopped the evil from happening to him.  Why did God let happen? Joesph has the answer:  “You intended harm to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. “

God always sees the bigger picture, but rarely can we see the forest through the trees.  Joseph has the privilege of seeing the bigger picture and sees that he had to go through all this stuff so that he could be in the position he’s in now.  God used the evil that Joseph’s did to him for the greater good – so thousands of people could survive.  God would choose to raise up Joseph to this position through a dream, and the nation of Israel would be led into Egypt where they would again suffer before finally being introduced to God on a much more personal level.  God’s hand was always right where it should be – introducing us to Himself.  What better purpose but that?

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 14:48:18 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons As we come to the end of this series, everything comes back around to the key verse to this series – Genesis 50:19.  You see, God cared about Joseph all along and could have stopped the evil from happening to him.  Why did God let happen? Joesph has the answer:  “You intended harm to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. “

God always sees the bigger picture, but rarely can we see the forest through the trees.  Joseph has the privilege of seeing the bigger picture and sees that he had to go through all this stuff so that he could be in the position he’s in now.  God used the evil that Joseph’s did to him for the greater good – so thousands of people could survive.  God would choose to raise up Joseph to this position through a dream, and the nation of Israel would be led into Egypt where they would again suffer before finally being introduced to God on a much more personal level.  God’s hand was always right where it should be – introducing us to Himself.  What better purpose but that?

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]]> Life of Joseph pt. 7: The Epilogue Brian Schreiber 00:41:42 As we come to the end of this series, everything comes back around to the key verse to this series – Genesis 50:19. You see, God cared about Joseph all along and could have stopped the evil from happening to him. Why did God let happen? Joesph has the answer: “You intended harm to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. “ God always sees the bigger picture, but rarely can we see the forest through the trees. Joseph has the privilege of seeing the bigger picture and sees that he had to go through all this stuff so that he could be in the position he’s in now. God used the evil that Joseph’s did to him for the greater good – so thousands of people could survive. God would choose to raise up Joseph to this position through a dream, and the nation of Israel would be led into Egypt where they would again suffer before finally being introduced to God on a much more personal level. God’s hand was always right where it should be – introducing us to Himself. What better purpose but that? As we come to the end of this series, everything comes back around to the key verse to this series – Genesis 50:19. You see, God cared about Joseph all along and could have stopped the evil from happening to him. Why did God let happen? Joesph has the answer: “You intended harm to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. “ God always sees the bigger picture, but rarely can we see the forest through the trees. Joseph has the privilege of seeing the bigger picture and sees that he had to go through all this stuff so that he could be in the position he’s in now. God used the evil that Joseph’s did to him for the greater good – so thousands of people could survive. God would choose to raise up Joseph to this position through a dream, and the nation of Israel would be led into Egypt where they would again suffer before finally being introduced to God on a much more personal level. God’s hand was always right where it should be – introducing us to Himself. What better purpose but that? oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 81 02240ba8-8262-4456-8c70-182dfa7d147a Life of Joseph Pt. 5: Family Reunion In this episode of Joseph’s life, we witness the emotional and dramatic reunion of his family after 20 long years of separation. It’s a messy, complicated moment filled with plenty of drama and intrigue. As outsiders looking in, it may be challenging to grasp the key takeaway from this part of the story.

However, it's important to remember that the Bible doesn’t focus on perfect people, but rather on a God who walks with people through their highs and lows. This story illustrates how, even after two decades of brokenness and conflict, God used every circumstance to reunite and heal a fractured family in order to keep His promises to His people.

Maybe you're in the midst of conflict, still waiting for healing and restoration. How do we trust God in the middle of it all? What does faith look like in hard times? How long will the struggle last? By reflecting on Joseph’s family reunion, we might find guidance and hope for these very questions.

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]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:47:46 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons In this episode of Joseph’s life, we witness the emotional and dramatic reunion of his family after 20 long years of separation. It’s a messy, complicated moment filled with plenty of drama and intrigue. As outsiders looking in, it may be challenging to grasp the key takeaway from this part of the story.

However, it's important to remember that the Bible doesn’t focus on perfect people, but rather on a God who walks with people through their highs and lows. This story illustrates how, even after two decades of brokenness and conflict, God used every circumstance to reunite and heal a fractured family in order to keep His promises to His people.

Maybe you're in the midst of conflict, still waiting for healing and restoration. How do we trust God in the middle of it all? What does faith look like in hard times? How long will the struggle last? By reflecting on Joseph’s family reunion, we might find guidance and hope for these very questions.

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]]> Life of Joseph Pt. 5: Family Reunion Drew Staudenmaier 00:36:26 In this episode of Joseph’s life, we witness the emotional and dramatic reunion of his family after 20 long years of separation. It’s a messy, complicated moment filled with plenty of drama and intrigue. As outsiders looking in, it may be challenging to grasp the key takeaway from this part of the story. However, it's important to remember that the Bible doesn’t focus on perfect people, but rather on a God who walks with people through their highs and lows. This story illustrates how, even after two decades of brokenness and conflict, God used every circumstance to reunite and heal a fractured family in order to keep His promises to His people. Maybe you're in the midst of conflict, still waiting for healing and restoration. How do we trust God in the middle of it all? What does faith look like in hard times? How long will the struggle last? By reflecting on Joseph’s family reunion, we might find guidance and hope for these very questions. In this episode of Joseph’s life, we witness the emotional and dramatic reunion of his family after 20 long years of separation. It’s a messy, complicated moment filled with plenty of drama and intrigue. As outsiders looking in, it may be challenging to grasp the key takeaway from this part of the story. However, it's important to remember that the Bible doesn’t focus on perfect people, but rather on a God who walks with people through their highs and lows. This story illustrates how, even after two decades of brokenness and conflict, God used every circumstance to reunite and heal a fractured family in order to keep His promises to His people. Maybe you're in the midst of conflict, still waiting for healing and restoration. How do we trust God in the middle of it all? What does faith look like in hard times? How long will the struggle last? By reflecting on Joseph’s family reunion, we might find guidance and hope for these very questions. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 80 8e465459-58e3-4337-8328-3fcc1152639f Life of Joseph Pt. 4: Rise to Power It came to pass” means “Time is passing by”.  For Joseph it meant older, weaker, abandoned, and rejected.  God’s appointed time is on His timetable.  God had an appointed time for Joseph.  God has an appointed time for you.  God had an appointed time for him to remember his assignment.  Every God assignment has a God appointed time.  God has an appointed time for the puzzle pieces to come together.  Joseph points to God and not himself.  God always prevails when He gives out assignments.  Do you always see your assignment when God is handing them out?

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]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:08:42 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons It came to pass” means “Time is passing by”.  For Joseph it meant older, weaker, abandoned, and rejected.  God’s appointed time is on His timetable.  God had an appointed time for Joseph.  God has an appointed time for you.  God had an appointed time for him to remember his assignment.  Every God assignment has a God appointed time.  God has an appointed time for the puzzle pieces to come together.  Joseph points to God and not himself.  God always prevails when He gives out assignments.  Do you always see your assignment when God is handing them out?

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]]> Life of Joseph Pt. 4: Rise to Power Brian Schreiber 00:37:38 It came to pass” means “Time is passing by”. For Joseph it meant older, weaker, abandoned, and rejected. God’s appointed time is on His timetable. God had an appointed time for Joseph. God has an appointed time for you. God had an appointed time for him to remember his assignment. Every God assignment has a God appointed time. God has an appointed time for the puzzle pieces to come together. Joseph points to God and not himself. God always prevails when He gives out assignments. Do you always see your assignment when God is handing them out? It came to pass” means “Time is passing by”. For Joseph it meant older, weaker, abandoned, and rejected. God’s appointed time is on His timetable. God had an appointed time for Joseph. God has an appointed time for you. God had an appointed time for him to remember his assignment. Every God assignment has a God appointed time. God has an appointed time for the puzzle pieces to come together. Joseph points to God and not himself. God always prevails when He gives out assignments. Do you always see your assignment when God is handing them out? oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 79 88d27eed-1239-4e1e-a3d3-0ec1d27cf272 Life of Joseph Pt.3: Potiphar's House I love the words of Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.”  Joseph, the man in the center of today’s scripture, is forged into the person God wants him to be while a slave, while being tempted, while in prison.  In or out of prison, God’s will is for you to be a man or woman of high character. That is who Joseph is becoming… “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.”

Joseph did not give in to temptation.  He stayed firm in his conviction before his master and his God.  The temptation was real for many reasons.   Nobody would know, he might end up dead or in prison to resist, loss of status… yet he stayed firm in his convictions.  Joseph knew who he was. He belonged to God.  As his world crumbled around him, his singular desire was to be a person of integrity before God.  God’s purpose continues to prevail.

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]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 18:44:42 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons I love the words of Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.”  Joseph, the man in the center of today’s scripture, is forged into the person God wants him to be while a slave, while being tempted, while in prison.  In or out of prison, God’s will is for you to be a man or woman of high character. That is who Joseph is becoming… “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.”

Joseph did not give in to temptation.  He stayed firm in his conviction before his master and his God.  The temptation was real for many reasons.   Nobody would know, he might end up dead or in prison to resist, loss of status… yet he stayed firm in his convictions.  Joseph knew who he was. He belonged to God.  As his world crumbled around him, his singular desire was to be a person of integrity before God.  God’s purpose continues to prevail.

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]]> Life of Joseph Pt.3: Potiphar's House Brian Schreiber 00:39:14 I love the words of Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.” Joseph, the man in the center of today’s scripture, is forged into the person God wants him to be while a slave, while being tempted, while in prison. In or out of prison, God’s will is for you to be a man or woman of high character. That is who Joseph is becoming… “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.” Joseph did not give in to temptation. He stayed firm in his conviction before his master and his God. The temptation was real for many reasons. Nobody would know, he might end up dead or in prison to resist, loss of status… yet he stayed firm in his convictions. Joseph knew who he was. He belonged to God. As his world crumbled around him, his singular desire was to be a person of integrity before God. God’s purpose continues to prevail. I love the words of Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.” Joseph, the man in the center of today’s scripture, is forged into the person God wants him to be while a slave, while being tempted, while in prison. In or out of prison, God’s will is for you to be a man or woman of high character. That is who Joseph is becoming… “Now, with God’s help, I will become myself.” Joseph did not give in to temptation. He stayed firm in his conviction before his master and his God. The temptation was real for many reasons. Nobody would know, he might end up dead or in prison to resist, loss of status… yet he stayed firm in his convictions. Joseph knew who he was. He belonged to God. As his world crumbled around him, his singular desire was to be a person of integrity before God. God’s purpose continues to prevail. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 78 5fda5372-1a90-45d0-869e-a6f54cee6203 Life Joseph Pt.2: The Betrayal Ever look around and see that you’re in the pits and it’s because of the hurts of others?  We’re going to be in Genesis 37 as we continue looking at the life and times of Joseph, understanding that God’s detour in our lives are good detours.  That is such an incredibly difficult principle for us to learn sometimes.  So many times, especially in our lesson today, we’ll see that God’s detours can be hard, taking us places where we don’t always want to go.  They involve pain and sorrow, trials, and tribulations.

There’s no question that God moves in a mysterious way. His ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And so, to the reader of of this betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, it I believe as you get a clearer picture you might say, "Our God is not like us, but His plans are better than ours for sure. We would never envision how this cruel twist of events is going to result in the ultimate salvation of our people." So maybe this is what you need to see when you are in the pits.

Know these three things in the pit of betrayal – 1. God cares for you; 2. God comforts you; and 3. God is committed to saving you.  His plan always prevails.

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 15:06:10 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Ever look around and see that you’re in the pits and it’s because of the hurts of others?  We’re going to be in Genesis 37 as we continue looking at the life and times of Joseph, understanding that God’s detour in our lives are good detours.  That is such an incredibly difficult principle for us to learn sometimes.  So many times, especially in our lesson today, we’ll see that God’s detours can be hard, taking us places where we don’t always want to go.  They involve pain and sorrow, trials, and tribulations.

There’s no question that God moves in a mysterious way. His ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And so, to the reader of of this betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, it I believe as you get a clearer picture you might say, "Our God is not like us, but His plans are better than ours for sure. We would never envision how this cruel twist of events is going to result in the ultimate salvation of our people." So maybe this is what you need to see when you are in the pits.

Know these three things in the pit of betrayal – 1. God cares for you; 2. God comforts you; and 3. God is committed to saving you.  His plan always prevails.

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]]> Life Joseph Pt.2: The Betrayal Brian Schreiber 00:47:00 Ever look around and see that you’re in the pits and it’s because of the hurts of others? We’re going to be in Genesis 37 as we continue looking at the life and times of Joseph, understanding that God’s detour in our lives are good detours. That is such an incredibly difficult principle for us to learn sometimes. So many times, especially in our lesson today, we’ll see that God’s detours can be hard, taking us places where we don’t always want to go. They involve pain and sorrow, trials, and tribulations. There’s no question that God moves in a mysterious way. His ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And so, to the reader of of this betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, it I believe as you get a clearer picture you might say, "Our God is not like us, but His plans are better than ours for sure. We would never envision how this cruel twist of events is going to result in the ultimate salvation of our people." So maybe this is what you need to see when you are in the pits. Know these three things in the pit of betrayal – 1. God cares for you; 2. God comforts you; and 3. God is committed to saving you. His plan always prevails. Ever look around and see that you’re in the pits and it’s because of the hurts of others? We’re going to be in Genesis 37 as we continue looking at the life and times of Joseph, understanding that God’s detour in our lives are good detours. That is such an incredibly difficult principle for us to learn sometimes. So many times, especially in our lesson today, we’ll see that God’s detours can be hard, taking us places where we don’t always want to go. They involve pain and sorrow, trials, and tribulations. There’s no question that God moves in a mysterious way. His ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And so, to the reader of of this betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, it I believe as you get a clearer picture you might say, "Our God is not like us, but His plans are better than ours for sure. We would never envision how this cruel twist of events is going to result in the ultimate salvation of our people." So maybe this is what you need to see when you are in the pits. Know these three things in the pit of betrayal – 1. God cares for you; 2. God comforts you; and 3. God is committed to saving you. His plan always prevails. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 77 78619eeb-275d-42f8-a36d-748464966a82 Joseph pt.1: The Dreamer Genesis 35, 37:1-11

(Brian) - Dreams were highly respected in Bible days as a source of divine revelation.  God had given this gift to Joseph.  Joseph is the character we will study, and I pray we will see how God’s plan continues to move forward.  God allows this gift to used so His purpose continues to move ahead.

In this part of the story, Joseph will have 2 dreams which do not require much imagination to interpret—he obviously thinks he will rule over his brothers. The brothers are offended; they interpret the dreams as “delusions of grandeur”. Joseph indicates that he will gain supremacy over his entire family. His dreams came true in Egypt.  And the gift of the dream showed that God will use even this gift,  as a beginning to see how God’s purpose always prevails.

What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. Despite everything he suffered, Joseph seems able to accept God’s will; rather than ask God “why?”, his main concern is “What do I do now?” We learn from Joseph that with God’s help, any situation can be turned around and used for good, even when others intend it for evil.

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:24:31 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Genesis 35, 37:1-11

(Brian) - Dreams were highly respected in Bible days as a source of divine revelation.  God had given this gift to Joseph.  Joseph is the character we will study, and I pray we will see how God’s plan continues to move forward.  God allows this gift to used so His purpose continues to move ahead.

In this part of the story, Joseph will have 2 dreams which do not require much imagination to interpret—he obviously thinks he will rule over his brothers. The brothers are offended; they interpret the dreams as “delusions of grandeur”. Joseph indicates that he will gain supremacy over his entire family. His dreams came true in Egypt.  And the gift of the dream showed that God will use even this gift,  as a beginning to see how God’s purpose always prevails.

What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. Despite everything he suffered, Joseph seems able to accept God’s will; rather than ask God “why?”, his main concern is “What do I do now?” We learn from Joseph that with God’s help, any situation can be turned around and used for good, even when others intend it for evil.

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]]> Joseph pt.1: The Dreamer Brian Schreiber 00:43:38 Genesis 35, 37:1-11 (Brian) - Dreams were highly respected in Bible days as a source of divine revelation. God had given this gift to Joseph. Joseph is the character we will study, and I pray we will see how God’s plan continues to move forward. God allows this gift to used so His purpose continues to move ahead. In this part of the story, Joseph will have 2 dreams which do not require much imagination to interpret—he obviously thinks he will rule over his brothers. The brothers are offended; they interpret the dreams as “delusions of grandeur”. Joseph indicates that he will gain supremacy over his entire family. His dreams came true in Egypt. And the gift of the dream showed that God will use even this gift, as a beginning to see how God’s purpose always prevails. What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. Despite everything he suffered, Joseph seems able to accept God’s will; rather than ask God “why?”, his main concern is “What do I do now?” We learn from Joseph that with God’s help, any situation can be turned around and used for good, even when others intend it for evil. Genesis 35, 37:1-11 (Brian) - Dreams were highly respected in Bible days as a source of divine revelation. God had given this gift to Joseph. Joseph is the character we will study, and I pray we will see how God’s plan continues to move forward. God allows this gift to used so His purpose continues to move ahead. In this part of the story, Joseph will have 2 dreams which do not require much imagination to interpret—he obviously thinks he will rule over his brothers. The brothers are offended; they interpret the dreams as “delusions of grandeur”. Joseph indicates that he will gain supremacy over his entire family. His dreams came true in Egypt. And the gift of the dream showed that God will use even this gift, as a beginning to see how God’s purpose always prevails. What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. Despite everything he suffered, Joseph seems able to accept God’s will; rather than ask God “why?”, his main concern is “What do I do now?” We learn from Joseph that with God’s help, any situation can be turned around and used for good, even when others intend it for evil. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 76 eea444c5-597c-4705-b732-5e4c19c799c6 You can GET BETTER: God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness You can GET BETTER:  God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness – Matt. 14:22-33; 1 Thess. 5:23-24; Ps. 78:5-7; (Brian) – Life can feel like a storm sometimes.  Peter gets himself into several storms.  But he always discovers that things get better when you put your Hope in the One who dishes out Hope regularly.  The general rule to feeling hopeless is to pray the Word of God, to pray the truth about God, and pray the promises of God.

In Psalm 78, God’s people are commanded to rehearse the stories of God’s power and intervention in their lives, specifically so that the coming generations would “set their Hope in God” (Psalm 78:7).  Hope comes alive when we hear the Big Promises of what God has done for others.

Discover more about how you can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges with a promise that things can be better – God has an answer to hopelessness.

There is hope in your future.  Things may look dark.  They may look dark in the region where you live.  They may look dark in the country you reside, in the city you live in, or in your personal life.

It may seem like the clouds of hopelessness have just come over your life and see. To be shading out everything that is good and positive.  But live reminded of the big promises during these times.

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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:14:46 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You can GET BETTER:  God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness – Matt. 14:22-33; 1 Thess. 5:23-24; Ps. 78:5-7; (Brian) – Life can feel like a storm sometimes.  Peter gets himself into several storms.  But he always discovers that things get better when you put your Hope in the One who dishes out Hope regularly.  The general rule to feeling hopeless is to pray the Word of God, to pray the truth about God, and pray the promises of God.

In Psalm 78, God’s people are commanded to rehearse the stories of God’s power and intervention in their lives, specifically so that the coming generations would “set their Hope in God” (Psalm 78:7).  Hope comes alive when we hear the Big Promises of what God has done for others.

Discover more about how you can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges with a promise that things can be better – God has an answer to hopelessness.

There is hope in your future.  Things may look dark.  They may look dark in the region where you live.  They may look dark in the country you reside, in the city you live in, or in your personal life.

It may seem like the clouds of hopelessness have just come over your life and see. To be shading out everything that is good and positive.  But live reminded of the big promises during these times.

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]]> You can GET BETTER: God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness Brian Schreiber 00:41:13 You can GET BETTER: God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness – Matt. 14:22-33; 1 Thess. 5:23-24; Ps. 78:5-7; (Brian) – Life can feel like a storm sometimes. Peter gets himself into several storms. But he always discovers that things get better when you put your Hope in the One who dishes out Hope regularly. The general rule to feeling hopeless is to pray the Word of God, to pray the truth about God, and pray the promises of God. In Psalm 78, God’s people are commanded to rehearse the stories of God’s power and intervention in their lives, specifically so that the coming generations would “set their Hope in God” (Psalm 78:7). Hope comes alive when we hear the Big Promises of what God has done for others. Discover more about how you can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges with a promise that things can be better – God has an answer to hopelessness. There is hope in your future. Things may look dark. They may look dark in the region where you live. They may look dark in the country you reside, in the city you live in, or in your personal life. It may seem like the clouds of hopelessness have just come over your life and see. To be shading out everything that is good and positive. But live reminded of the big promises during these times. You can GET BETTER: God ‘s Answer to Hopelessness – Matt. 14:22-33; 1 Thess. 5:23-24; Ps. 78:5-7; (Brian) – Life can feel like a storm sometimes. Peter gets himself into several storms. But he always discovers that things get better when you put your Hope in the One who dishes out Hope regularly. The general rule to feeling hopeless is to pray the Word of God, to pray the truth about God, and pray the promises of God. In Psalm 78, God’s people are commanded to rehearse the stories of God’s power and intervention in their lives, specifically so that the coming generations would “set their Hope in God” (Psalm 78:7). Hope comes alive when we hear the Big Promises of what God has done for others. Discover more about how you can overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges with a promise that things can be better – God has an answer to hopelessness. There is hope in your future. Things may look dark. They may look dark in the region where you live. They may look dark in the country you reside, in the city you live in, or in your personal life. It may seem like the clouds of hopelessness have just come over your life and see. To be shading out everything that is good and positive. But live reminded of the big promises during these times. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 75 5bc509b7-6f7e-459e-908d-91bb5607068d You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK:  God’s Answer to Despair – Phil.4:13; Psalm 77; Psalm 40:1-3; Rom. 15:4; Col. 1:11– (Brian) When you review the great names and personalities of Scripture, you become quickly aware that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement, and deep despair.

Job is singled as a man of God, blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and long and painful illness brought him low.

Then came a time when Moses would feel the crunching weight of his assignment and cries out in Deut. 1:12.

Elijah the prophet, asked for his love to be taken.

David, in his efforts to hide sin, made journal entries that speak of the total loss of strength, the ebbing away of all that is worthwhile in life, and groaning all day long. (Ps. 32:2)

Jonah, the first foreign missionary, became deeply despaired when God did not destroy Nineveh.

Jeremiah was so profoundly sad that he is known to this day as the weeping prophet and confessed that he wishes he’d never been born.

Then Nehemiah, Ezekiel and Peter and others followed in Scripture.

All our lips have spoken the words of discouragement, despair, and depression.  All our hearts have felt it.  Every one of us has known, at one time or another, the slap of setback, the grief of loss, or the disheartening effects of stress.  To be human is to feel that numbing, exhausting, de-motivating fog of depression.  And when we do, what happens to us?  To whom or what do we turn to?  Why not send out a S.O.S. To God?  He has sent one out to us through the promise He has sent to each of us.  He is our Hope when we are in despair so we can do more than we think.

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:46:45 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK:  God’s Answer to Despair – Phil.4:13; Psalm 77; Psalm 40:1-3; Rom. 15:4; Col. 1:11– (Brian) When you review the great names and personalities of Scripture, you become quickly aware that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement, and deep despair.

Job is singled as a man of God, blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and long and painful illness brought him low.

Then came a time when Moses would feel the crunching weight of his assignment and cries out in Deut. 1:12.

Elijah the prophet, asked for his love to be taken.

David, in his efforts to hide sin, made journal entries that speak of the total loss of strength, the ebbing away of all that is worthwhile in life, and groaning all day long. (Ps. 32:2)

Jonah, the first foreign missionary, became deeply despaired when God did not destroy Nineveh.

Jeremiah was so profoundly sad that he is known to this day as the weeping prophet and confessed that he wishes he’d never been born.

Then Nehemiah, Ezekiel and Peter and others followed in Scripture.

All our lips have spoken the words of discouragement, despair, and depression.  All our hearts have felt it.  Every one of us has known, at one time or another, the slap of setback, the grief of loss, or the disheartening effects of stress.  To be human is to feel that numbing, exhausting, de-motivating fog of depression.  And when we do, what happens to us?  To whom or what do we turn to?  Why not send out a S.O.S. To God?  He has sent one out to us through the promise He has sent to each of us.  He is our Hope when we are in despair so we can do more than we think.

Sundays @ 8:45 & 11:15

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Fairfield, OH 45014

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]]> You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK Brian Schreiber 00:43:26 You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK: God’s Answer to Despair – Phil.4:13; Psalm 77; Psalm 40:1-3; Rom. 15:4; Col. 1:11– (Brian) When you review the great names and personalities of Scripture, you become quickly aware that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement, and deep despair. Job is singled as a man of God, blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and long and painful illness brought him low. Then came a time when Moses would feel the crunching weight of his assignment and cries out in Deut. 1:12. Elijah the prophet, asked for his love to be taken. David, in his efforts to hide sin, made journal entries that speak of the total loss of strength, the ebbing away of all that is worthwhile in life, and groaning all day long. (Ps. 32:2) Jonah, the first foreign missionary, became deeply despaired when God did not destroy Nineveh. Jeremiah was so profoundly sad that he is known to this day as the weeping prophet and confessed that he wishes he’d never been born. Then Nehemiah, Ezekiel and Peter and others followed in Scripture. All our lips have spoken the words of discouragement, despair, and depression. All our hearts have felt it. Every one of us has known, at one time or another, the slap of setback, the grief of loss, or the disheartening effects of stress. To be human is to feel that numbing, exhausting, de-motivating fog of depression. And when we do, what happens to us? To whom or what do we turn to? Why not send out a S.O.S. To God? He has sent one out to us through the promise He has sent to each of us. He is our Hope when we are in despair so we can do more than we think. You can DO MORE THAN YOU THINK: God’s Answer to Despair – Phil.4:13; Psalm 77; Psalm 40:1-3; Rom. 15:4; Col. 1:11– (Brian) When you review the great names and personalities of Scripture, you become quickly aware that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement, and deep despair. Job is singled as a man of God, blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and long and painful illness brought him low. Then came a time when Moses would feel the crunching weight of his assignment and cries out in Deut. 1:12. Elijah the prophet, asked for his love to be taken. David, in his efforts to hide sin, made journal entries that speak of the total loss of strength, the ebbing away of all that is worthwhile in life, and groaning all day long. (Ps. 32:2) Jonah, the first foreign missionary, became deeply despaired when God did not destroy Nineveh. Jeremiah was so profoundly sad that he is known to this day as the weeping prophet and confessed that he wishes he’d never been born. Then Nehemiah, Ezekiel and Peter and others followed in Scripture. All our lips have spoken the words of discouragement, despair, and depression. All our hearts have felt it. Every one of us has known, at one time or another, the slap of setback, the grief of loss, or the disheartening effects of stress. To be human is to feel that numbing, exhausting, de-motivating fog of depression. And when we do, what happens to us? To whom or what do we turn to? Why not send out a S.O.S. To God? He has sent one out to us through the promise He has sent to each of us. He is our Hope when we are in despair so we can do more than we think. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 74 68a6b625-a6e4-4572-b149-0ccd2bda8f39 You can MOVE MOUNTAINS You can MOVE MOUNTAINS:  God’s Answer to Impossibility –  Matt. 17; Mark 11:20-25 (Brian) – We all have mountains of difficulty in our lives.  They come to us and seemingly, have little personal strength to meet them. Sometimes those “mountains” are broken relationships or habits of sin. Your “mountain” may involve believing God regarding a health issue or a loved one who is far from the Lord. Or it may mean trusting God amid a failing marriage.

So, when Jesus says a mountain can be talked into the sea, should we take him seriously? Ever seen a mountain cast into the sea?  Don’t we all have the same question when we read these words:  Is this for real?

It would be hard to find a bigger promise than this one. But let’s take a journey of biblical exploration together. Let’s see if we can locate and understand what Jesus is saying to us.

I guess what I believe God is saying is “Talk to your mountain!”  I submit that the hardest part is having the courage to talk to the mountain in the first place. What kind of person looks at a mountain and talks to it?  

Maybe Jesus is saying, “If you want to release God’s power in a unique way, put the impossible issue on the table where everyone can see it.”  Impossible is just waiting to happen.

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:36:13 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You can MOVE MOUNTAINS:  God’s Answer to Impossibility –  Matt. 17; Mark 11:20-25 (Brian) – We all have mountains of difficulty in our lives.  They come to us and seemingly, have little personal strength to meet them. Sometimes those “mountains” are broken relationships or habits of sin. Your “mountain” may involve believing God regarding a health issue or a loved one who is far from the Lord. Or it may mean trusting God amid a failing marriage.

So, when Jesus says a mountain can be talked into the sea, should we take him seriously? Ever seen a mountain cast into the sea?  Don’t we all have the same question when we read these words:  Is this for real?

It would be hard to find a bigger promise than this one. But let’s take a journey of biblical exploration together. Let’s see if we can locate and understand what Jesus is saying to us.

I guess what I believe God is saying is “Talk to your mountain!”  I submit that the hardest part is having the courage to talk to the mountain in the first place. What kind of person looks at a mountain and talks to it?  

Maybe Jesus is saying, “If you want to release God’s power in a unique way, put the impossible issue on the table where everyone can see it.”  Impossible is just waiting to happen.

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]]> You can MOVE MOUNTAINS Brian Schreiber 00:46:56 You can MOVE MOUNTAINS: God’s Answer to Impossibility – Matt. 17; Mark 11:20-25 (Brian) – We all have mountains of difficulty in our lives. They come to us and seemingly, have little personal strength to meet them. Sometimes those “mountains” are broken relationships or habits of sin. Your “mountain” may involve believing God regarding a health issue or a loved one who is far from the Lord. Or it may mean trusting God amid a failing marriage. So, when Jesus says a mountain can be talked into the sea, should we take him seriously? Ever seen a mountain cast into the sea? Don’t we all have the same question when we read these words: Is this for real? It would be hard to find a bigger promise than this one. But let’s take a journey of biblical exploration together. Let’s see if we can locate and understand what Jesus is saying to us. I guess what I believe God is saying is “Talk to your mountain!” I submit that the hardest part is having the courage to talk to the mountain in the first place. What kind of person looks at a mountain and talks to it? Maybe Jesus is saying, “If you want to release God’s power in a unique way, put the impossible issue on the table where everyone can see it.” Impossible is just waiting to happen. You can MOVE MOUNTAINS: God’s Answer to Impossibility – Matt. 17; Mark 11:20-25 (Brian) – We all have mountains of difficulty in our lives. They come to us and seemingly, have little personal strength to meet them. Sometimes those “mountains” are broken relationships or habits of sin. Your “mountain” may involve believing God regarding a health issue or a loved one who is far from the Lord. Or it may mean trusting God amid a failing marriage. So, when Jesus says a mountain can be talked into the sea, should we take him seriously? Ever seen a mountain cast into the sea? Don’t we all have the same question when we read these words: Is this for real? It would be hard to find a bigger promise than this one. But let’s take a journey of biblical exploration together. Let’s see if we can locate and understand what Jesus is saying to us. I guess what I believe God is saying is “Talk to your mountain!” I submit that the hardest part is having the courage to talk to the mountain in the first place. What kind of person looks at a mountain and talks to it? Maybe Jesus is saying, “If you want to release God’s power in a unique way, put the impossible issue on the table where everyone can see it.” Impossible is just waiting to happen. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 73 c5d2d6b3-8f2d-4336-a14e-5795c2c4fb87 You can LEARN TO FORGIVE You can LEARN TO FORGIVE:  God’s Answer to Resentment – Matt. 18:15-35; Eph. 4:29-32 -  (Brian) - C. S. Lewis made this telling remark: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.”  Then it becomes difficult.

One day Peter asked Jesus how many times we should forgive someone who sins against us (Matthew 18:21-35). Jesus told him, “Seventy times seven.” Do the math in your head. That’s 490 times. That’s a lot of sin and a lot of pain and that’s a whole lot of forgiveness. It seems impossible and impractical but that’s what Jesus said.

Forgiveness begins in the heart and eventually works its way outward. There is a profound sense in which all forgiveness, even forgiving someone who hurt you deeply, is between you and God. Other people may or may not understand it, or recognize it, or own up to their need to receive it.

Forgiveness in its essence is a decision made on the inside to refuse to live in the past. It’s a conscious choice to release others from their sins against you so that you can be set free. It doesn’t deny the pain or change the past, but it does break the cycle of bitterness that binds you to the wounds of yesterday. Forgiveness allows you to let go and move on.  God wants to help you with a promise so resentment will dissipate.

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]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:19:39 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You can LEARN TO FORGIVE:  God’s Answer to Resentment – Matt. 18:15-35; Eph. 4:29-32 -  (Brian) - C. S. Lewis made this telling remark: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.”  Then it becomes difficult.

One day Peter asked Jesus how many times we should forgive someone who sins against us (Matthew 18:21-35). Jesus told him, “Seventy times seven.” Do the math in your head. That’s 490 times. That’s a lot of sin and a lot of pain and that’s a whole lot of forgiveness. It seems impossible and impractical but that’s what Jesus said.

Forgiveness begins in the heart and eventually works its way outward. There is a profound sense in which all forgiveness, even forgiving someone who hurt you deeply, is between you and God. Other people may or may not understand it, or recognize it, or own up to their need to receive it.

Forgiveness in its essence is a decision made on the inside to refuse to live in the past. It’s a conscious choice to release others from their sins against you so that you can be set free. It doesn’t deny the pain or change the past, but it does break the cycle of bitterness that binds you to the wounds of yesterday. Forgiveness allows you to let go and move on.  God wants to help you with a promise so resentment will dissipate.

Sundays @ 8:45 & 11:15

745 Symmes Rd

Fairfield, OH 45014

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]]> You can LEARN TO FORGIVE Brian Schreiber 00:41:10 You can LEARN TO FORGIVE: God’s Answer to Resentment – Matt. 18:15-35; Eph. 4:29-32 - (Brian) - C. S. Lewis made this telling remark: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” Then it becomes difficult. One day Peter asked Jesus how many times we should forgive someone who sins against us (Matthew 18:21-35). Jesus told him, “Seventy times seven.” Do the math in your head. That’s 490 times. That’s a lot of sin and a lot of pain and that’s a whole lot of forgiveness. It seems impossible and impractical but that’s what Jesus said. Forgiveness begins in the heart and eventually works its way outward. There is a profound sense in which all forgiveness, even forgiving someone who hurt you deeply, is between you and God. Other people may or may not understand it, or recognize it, or own up to their need to receive it. Forgiveness in its essence is a decision made on the inside to refuse to live in the past. It’s a conscious choice to release others from their sins against you so that you can be set free. It doesn’t deny the pain or change the past, but it does break the cycle of bitterness that binds you to the wounds of yesterday. Forgiveness allows you to let go and move on. God wants to help you with a promise so resentment will dissipate. You can LEARN TO FORGIVE: God’s Answer to Resentment – Matt. 18:15-35; Eph. 4:29-32 - (Brian) - C. S. Lewis made this telling remark: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” Then it becomes difficult. One day Peter asked Jesus how many times we should forgive someone who sins against us (Matthew 18:21-35). Jesus told him, “Seventy times seven.” Do the math in your head. That’s 490 times. That’s a lot of sin and a lot of pain and that’s a whole lot of forgiveness. It seems impossible and impractical but that’s what Jesus said. Forgiveness begins in the heart and eventually works its way outward. There is a profound sense in which all forgiveness, even forgiving someone who hurt you deeply, is between you and God. Other people may or may not understand it, or recognize it, or own up to their need to receive it. Forgiveness in its essence is a decision made on the inside to refuse to live in the past. It’s a conscious choice to release others from their sins against you so that you can be set free. It doesn’t deny the pain or change the past, but it does break the cycle of bitterness that binds you to the wounds of yesterday. Forgiveness allows you to let go and move on. God wants to help you with a promise so resentment will dissipate. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 72 6482261c-5d82-4160-becc-ccb5d1250633 You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE:  God’s Answer to Failure –John 8:1-1;  Rom. 3:23; Jer. 29:11;  (Brian) - God will not always do what we expect him to do, but He will always do what He says He will do.  God is always interested in what’s next for you.  That’s the miracle of the gospel.  Jesus Christ can give away a future from any failure we can fall into. He can take a life that is down and raise it up. He can take a life that is sinful and he can straighten it out. He can take a life that is broken, and he can make it whole again. He can take a woman who is an outcast and he can make her accepted. He can take a hated tax collector and make him one of the best citizens in the community. He can take a woman who is living with a man, and he can make her a flaming evangelist for his gospel. That’s what Jesus Christ can do!

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]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:04:26 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE:  God’s Answer to Failure –John 8:1-1;  Rom. 3:23; Jer. 29:11;  (Brian) - God will not always do what we expect him to do, but He will always do what He says He will do.  God is always interested in what’s next for you.  That’s the miracle of the gospel.  Jesus Christ can give away a future from any failure we can fall into. He can take a life that is down and raise it up. He can take a life that is sinful and he can straighten it out. He can take a life that is broken, and he can make it whole again. He can take a woman who is an outcast and he can make her accepted. He can take a hated tax collector and make him one of the best citizens in the community. He can take a woman who is living with a man, and he can make her a flaming evangelist for his gospel. That’s what Jesus Christ can do!

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]]> You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE Brian Schreiber 00:39:27 You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE: God’s Answer to Failure –John 8:1-1; Rom. 3:23; Jer. 29:11; (Brian) - God will not always do what we expect him to do, but He will always do what He says He will do. God is always interested in what’s next for you. That’s the miracle of the gospel. Jesus Christ can give away a future from any failure we can fall into. He can take a life that is down and raise it up. He can take a life that is sinful and he can straighten it out. He can take a life that is broken, and he can make it whole again. He can take a woman who is an outcast and he can make her accepted. He can take a hated tax collector and make him one of the best citizens in the community. He can take a woman who is living with a man, and he can make her a flaming evangelist for his gospel. That’s what Jesus Christ can do! You HAVE A GREAT FUTURE: God’s Answer to Failure –John 8:1-1; Rom. 3:23; Jer. 29:11; (Brian) - God will not always do what we expect him to do, but He will always do what He says He will do. God is always interested in what’s next for you. That’s the miracle of the gospel. Jesus Christ can give away a future from any failure we can fall into. He can take a life that is down and raise it up. He can take a life that is sinful and he can straighten it out. He can take a life that is broken, and he can make it whole again. He can take a woman who is an outcast and he can make her accepted. He can take a hated tax collector and make him one of the best citizens in the community. He can take a woman who is living with a man, and he can make her a flaming evangelist for his gospel. That’s what Jesus Christ can do! oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 71 f2cb615a-1768-4dba-9b10-ed0bb3f7b3b6 You have A WAY OUT You have A WAY OUT: God’s Answer to Temptation – (Brian) Eph. 2:1-3;  1 Cor. 10:12-13; Matt. 11:28 - We struggle because temptation tends to come when we least expect it. If we could schedule our enticements, we’d do much better. “I’ve decided to fight against lust next Saturday at 4 PM,” we would say. Unfortunately, those wrong desires often show up unannounced at 9:30 Wednesday morning when our guard is down.

Temptation is the seductive little voice that twists what you want into what you need. It distorts your thoughts until you’re trapped—and when you’re trapped by temptation, it’s not the time to listen to yourself. Learn to put your trust in someone who knows A Way Out. God always gives us a way out. We won’t try to manage temptation but eliminate it. We will attack temptation from a positive perspective by focusing on living by the Spirit.

The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way with promises a way out of a dead-end life! He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light! God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess.

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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 13:46:34 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You have A WAY OUT: God’s Answer to Temptation – (Brian) Eph. 2:1-3;  1 Cor. 10:12-13; Matt. 11:28 - We struggle because temptation tends to come when we least expect it. If we could schedule our enticements, we’d do much better. “I’ve decided to fight against lust next Saturday at 4 PM,” we would say. Unfortunately, those wrong desires often show up unannounced at 9:30 Wednesday morning when our guard is down.

Temptation is the seductive little voice that twists what you want into what you need. It distorts your thoughts until you’re trapped—and when you’re trapped by temptation, it’s not the time to listen to yourself. Learn to put your trust in someone who knows A Way Out. God always gives us a way out. We won’t try to manage temptation but eliminate it. We will attack temptation from a positive perspective by focusing on living by the Spirit.

The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way with promises a way out of a dead-end life! He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light! God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess.

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]]> You have A WAY OUT Brian Schreiber 00:42:52 You have A WAY OUT: God’s Answer to Temptation – (Brian) Eph. 2:1-3; 1 Cor. 10:12-13; Matt. 11:28 - We struggle because temptation tends to come when we least expect it. If we could schedule our enticements, we’d do much better. “I’ve decided to fight against lust next Saturday at 4 PM,” we would say. Unfortunately, those wrong desires often show up unannounced at 9:30 Wednesday morning when our guard is down. Temptation is the seductive little voice that twists what you want into what you need. It distorts your thoughts until you’re trapped—and when you’re trapped by temptation, it’s not the time to listen to yourself. Learn to put your trust in someone who knows A Way Out. God always gives us a way out. We won’t try to manage temptation but eliminate it. We will attack temptation from a positive perspective by focusing on living by the Spirit. The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way with promises a way out of a dead-end life! He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light! God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess. You have A WAY OUT: God’s Answer to Temptation – (Brian) Eph. 2:1-3; 1 Cor. 10:12-13; Matt. 11:28 - We struggle because temptation tends to come when we least expect it. If we could schedule our enticements, we’d do much better. “I’ve decided to fight against lust next Saturday at 4 PM,” we would say. Unfortunately, those wrong desires often show up unannounced at 9:30 Wednesday morning when our guard is down. Temptation is the seductive little voice that twists what you want into what you need. It distorts your thoughts until you’re trapped—and when you’re trapped by temptation, it’s not the time to listen to yourself. Learn to put your trust in someone who knows A Way Out. God always gives us a way out. We won’t try to manage temptation but eliminate it. We will attack temptation from a positive perspective by focusing on living by the Spirit. The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way with promises a way out of a dead-end life! He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light! God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 70 30e533af-9495-4d42-97d6-cb83b244d282 You are NEVER ALONE You are NEVER ALONE:  God’s Answer to Fear- Joshua 1:1-9; Heb. 4:14-16 (Brian) So many people in the world feel lonely or they feel alone. You can be in a large crowd of people and still feel alone. And a lot of people feel that no one understands them. Do you ever feel like that? Nobody really gets me. You know, first of all, we rarely understand ourselves so I don't know why we can expect anybody else to understand us.  Do we trust God enough to follow God, even when we don’t know where the path is going?

We are afraid of failure.  God says 365 times in scripture “Do not be afraid.” We are afraid that we can’t do what God has called us to do.  And we must get past that.  We can’t let near dictate our actions and our lives for God.  And God’s Promise to Joshua is a perfect example of what we need to remember when times of fear come.

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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 13:38:36 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You are NEVER ALONE:  God’s Answer to Fear- Joshua 1:1-9; Heb. 4:14-16 (Brian) So many people in the world feel lonely or they feel alone. You can be in a large crowd of people and still feel alone. And a lot of people feel that no one understands them. Do you ever feel like that? Nobody really gets me. You know, first of all, we rarely understand ourselves so I don't know why we can expect anybody else to understand us.  Do we trust God enough to follow God, even when we don’t know where the path is going?

We are afraid of failure.  God says 365 times in scripture “Do not be afraid.” We are afraid that we can’t do what God has called us to do.  And we must get past that.  We can’t let near dictate our actions and our lives for God.  And God’s Promise to Joshua is a perfect example of what we need to remember when times of fear come.

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]]> You are NEVER ALONE Brian Schreiber 00:40:12 You are NEVER ALONE: God’s Answer to Fear- Joshua 1:1-9; Heb. 4:14-16 (Brian) So many people in the world feel lonely or they feel alone. You can be in a large crowd of people and still feel alone. And a lot of people feel that no one understands them. Do you ever feel like that? Nobody really gets me. You know, first of all, we rarely understand ourselves so I don't know why we can expect anybody else to understand us. Do we trust God enough to follow God, even when we don’t know where the path is going? We are afraid of failure. God says 365 times in scripture “Do not be afraid.” We are afraid that we can’t do what God has called us to do. And we must get past that. We can’t let near dictate our actions and our lives for God. And God’s Promise to Joshua is a perfect example of what we need to remember when times of fear come. You are NEVER ALONE: God’s Answer to Fear- Joshua 1:1-9; Heb. 4:14-16 (Brian) So many people in the world feel lonely or they feel alone. You can be in a large crowd of people and still feel alone. And a lot of people feel that no one understands them. Do you ever feel like that? Nobody really gets me. You know, first of all, we rarely understand ourselves so I don't know why we can expect anybody else to understand us. Do we trust God enough to follow God, even when we don’t know where the path is going? We are afraid of failure. God says 365 times in scripture “Do not be afraid.” We are afraid that we can’t do what God has called us to do. And we must get past that. We can’t let near dictate our actions and our lives for God. And God’s Promise to Joshua is a perfect example of what we need to remember when times of fear come. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 69 1eb98450-d561-491e-a922-1e30d66b1b63 You are FORGIVEN You are FORGIVEN:  God’s Answer to Guilt – Ps. 51; Heb. 9:11-14;  Is. 43:25 (Brian) -Guilt is a powerful emotion.  It can leave people feeling depressed, as beamed, and rejected.  They may feel isolated and unworthy of love.  Many desperately try to prove they are good enough.  Feelings stemming from false guilt can cause people to fell burdened by impossible standards.  The emotion can keep them away from a close relationship with the Lord and hinder their peace and productivity.  Guilt has been a problem for long time for many.  Guilt has had a solution for a long time

Take hold of the Solution to forgiveness so that you can live in the power of Jesus’ purity.  See yourself as God sees you – Forgiven!  Thank God that He has provided a promised and perfect Way for us to find lasting freedom from guilt.

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]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:53:41 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons You are FORGIVEN:  God’s Answer to Guilt – Ps. 51; Heb. 9:11-14;  Is. 43:25 (Brian) -Guilt is a powerful emotion.  It can leave people feeling depressed, as beamed, and rejected.  They may feel isolated and unworthy of love.  Many desperately try to prove they are good enough.  Feelings stemming from false guilt can cause people to fell burdened by impossible standards.  The emotion can keep them away from a close relationship with the Lord and hinder their peace and productivity.  Guilt has been a problem for long time for many.  Guilt has had a solution for a long time

Take hold of the Solution to forgiveness so that you can live in the power of Jesus’ purity.  See yourself as God sees you – Forgiven!  Thank God that He has provided a promised and perfect Way for us to find lasting freedom from guilt.

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]]> You are FORGIVEN Brian Schreiber 00:40:10 You are FORGIVEN: God’s Answer to Guilt – Ps. 51; Heb. 9:11-14; Is. 43:25 (Brian) -Guilt is a powerful emotion. It can leave people feeling depressed, as beamed, and rejected. They may feel isolated and unworthy of love. Many desperately try to prove they are good enough. Feelings stemming from false guilt can cause people to fell burdened by impossible standards. The emotion can keep them away from a close relationship with the Lord and hinder their peace and productivity. Guilt has been a problem for long time for many. Guilt has had a solution for a long time Take hold of the Solution to forgiveness so that you can live in the power of Jesus’ purity. See yourself as God sees you – Forgiven! Thank God that He has provided a promised and perfect Way for us to find lasting freedom from guilt. You are FORGIVEN: God’s Answer to Guilt – Ps. 51; Heb. 9:11-14; Is. 43:25 (Brian) -Guilt is a powerful emotion. It can leave people feeling depressed, as beamed, and rejected. They may feel isolated and unworthy of love. Many desperately try to prove they are good enough. Feelings stemming from false guilt can cause people to fell burdened by impossible standards. The emotion can keep them away from a close relationship with the Lord and hinder their peace and productivity. Guilt has been a problem for long time for many. Guilt has had a solution for a long time Take hold of the Solution to forgiveness so that you can live in the power of Jesus’ purity. See yourself as God sees you – Forgiven! Thank God that He has provided a promised and perfect Way for us to find lasting freedom from guilt. oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 68 54ea60e5-ec1a-43d9-a127-dd594c6d1c7b I am Victorious Ephesians 6:10-24

What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started?  How do you think that would affect your performance?  Would you go through the motions?  Would you try even harder?

 

It’s kind of a catch 22, because you would have to play well to win and yet you knew that you already won, but still had to do what was necessary to win. That would be weird, wouldn’t it?  But in some ways that is what Jesus’ situation was like.  He was God, He knew he was going to win, yet he had to play a certain way and do it perfectly in order to have this victory.

So obviously the ultimate victory is rising from death to eternal life in Christ. But in the meantime, as there was for Christ, there is a battle waging that we have won in Christ, but still must fight.   We have won the game if we are in Him, but we still need to play and use the gifts and armor that he provides.

So, we end our series in Ephesians kind of like we started, with an emphasis on being in Christ for the victory, and that’s the only way to be labeled Victorious!

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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:38:29 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Ephesians 6:10-24

What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started?  How do you think that would affect your performance?  Would you go through the motions?  Would you try even harder?

 

It’s kind of a catch 22, because you would have to play well to win and yet you knew that you already won, but still had to do what was necessary to win. That would be weird, wouldn’t it?  But in some ways that is what Jesus’ situation was like.  He was God, He knew he was going to win, yet he had to play a certain way and do it perfectly in order to have this victory.

So obviously the ultimate victory is rising from death to eternal life in Christ. But in the meantime, as there was for Christ, there is a battle waging that we have won in Christ, but still must fight.   We have won the game if we are in Him, but we still need to play and use the gifts and armor that he provides.

So, we end our series in Ephesians kind of like we started, with an emphasis on being in Christ for the victory, and that’s the only way to be labeled Victorious!

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]]> I am Victorious Brian Schreiber 00:40:40 Ephesians 6:10-24 What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder? It’s kind of a catch 22, because you would have to play well to win and yet you knew that you already won, but still had to do what was necessary to win. That would be weird, wouldn’t it? But in some ways that is what Jesus’ situation was like. He was God, He knew he was going to win, yet he had to play a certain way and do it perfectly in order to have this victory. So obviously the ultimate victory is rising from death to eternal life in Christ. But in the meantime, as there was for Christ, there is a battle waging that we have won in Christ, but still must fight. We have won the game if we are in Him, but we still need to play and use the gifts and armor that he provides. So, we end our series in Ephesians kind of like we started, with an emphasis on being in Christ for the victory, and that’s the only way to be labeled Victorious! Ephesians 6:10-24 What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder? It’s kind of a catch 22, because you would have to play well to win and yet you knew that you already won, but still had to do what was necessary to win. That would be weird, wouldn’t it? But in some ways that is what Jesus’ situation was like. He was God, He knew he was going to win, yet he had to play a certain way and do it perfectly in order to have this victory. So obviously the ultimate victory is rising from death to eternal life in Christ. But in the meantime, as there was for Christ, there is a battle waging that we have won in Christ, but still must fight. We have won the game if we are in Him, but we still need to play and use the gifts and armor that he provides. So, we end our series in Ephesians kind of like we started, with an emphasis on being in Christ for the victory, and that’s the only way to be labeled Victorious! oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 67 c99381bf-7b32-4246-8637-e35ee8e57130 I Am Illuminated We understand light… it is a normal  element.   It affects … everything; it defines day and night; it provides photosynthesis to plants to make them grow; and it gives us a tan in the summer.  There’s a saying I grew up with:

“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians! They praise God with their lips, but walk out the door and do not let on by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”

We have been given this unbelievable gift of light, yet we forget that sometimes. We forget that we are to live a life that shows it!

From this part of Ephesians, Paul let’s us know that you are light and that means The truth is revealed in you.  Light shows you what has been hidden. Light reveals the full scope of evil.  That Shining your light, your presence will reveal darkness around you, helping you to avoid pitfalls and help others with wrongdoing. 

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]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 13:23:28 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons We understand light… it is a normal  element.   It affects … everything; it defines day and night; it provides photosynthesis to plants to make them grow; and it gives us a tan in the summer.  There’s a saying I grew up with:

“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians! They praise God with their lips, but walk out the door and do not let on by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”

We have been given this unbelievable gift of light, yet we forget that sometimes. We forget that we are to live a life that shows it!

From this part of Ephesians, Paul let’s us know that you are light and that means The truth is revealed in you.  Light shows you what has been hidden. Light reveals the full scope of evil.  That Shining your light, your presence will reveal darkness around you, helping you to avoid pitfalls and help others with wrongdoing. 

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]]> I Am Illuminated Brian Schreiber 00:46:10 Ephesians 5:1-20 Ephesians 5:1-20 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 66 1ec70201-4c5d-4ccb-ade1-743308970121 I Am Gifted What is Christ’s gift to you? Well, it’s the spoils of His victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation.  So, the measure of his gift is unlimited.  There’s the idea again of Jesus, by the nature of his victory, taking his own people captive as King and Lord, but also giving us gifts. They are all His and He can give them as he chooses, in the measure He chooses. We can’t choose how God gifts us, our job is to identify what He gives us and walk according to those gifts.  What has God gifted you to do?  What will you do with the gift(s) that have been entrusted to you?

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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 17:31:56 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons What is Christ’s gift to you? Well, it’s the spoils of His victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation.  So, the measure of his gift is unlimited.  There’s the idea again of Jesus, by the nature of his victory, taking his own people captive as King and Lord, but also giving us gifts. They are all His and He can give them as he chooses, in the measure He chooses. We can’t choose how God gifts us, our job is to identify what He gives us and walk according to those gifts.  What has God gifted you to do?  What will you do with the gift(s) that have been entrusted to you?

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]]> I Am Gifted Drew Staudenmaier 00:39:27 Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 65 1295b945-5bfe-491f-93a5-9a7a1f07de13 I am Strong Most of us don’t feel like fighters. Many of us in these days are just wondering what we ought to do or how to stay put. And so sometimes we need a little fighting spirit. You may feel particularly weak.  Ephesians 6:10 says, “Be Strong in the Lord!”  It’s the same power by which He caused Jesus Christ to be raised from the dead. That’s the power of His mighty strength.

You and I are not told to muster up our own reserves of courage, we are told be strong in the Lord, in the strength of His might. We depend upon Him. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to rely on someone else stronger than yourself. And in this case, and in every case, we rely on God.  So live with the label I am Strong!

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]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:45:29 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Most of us don’t feel like fighters. Many of us in these days are just wondering what we ought to do or how to stay put. And so sometimes we need a little fighting spirit. You may feel particularly weak.  Ephesians 6:10 says, “Be Strong in the Lord!”  It’s the same power by which He caused Jesus Christ to be raised from the dead. That’s the power of His mighty strength.

You and I are not told to muster up our own reserves of courage, we are told be strong in the Lord, in the strength of His might. We depend upon Him. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to rely on someone else stronger than yourself. And in this case, and in every case, we rely on God.  So live with the label I am Strong!

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]]> I am Strong Brian Schreiber 00:34:27 Ephesians 3:7-21 Ephesians 3:7-21 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 64 931d0f3c-8acc-40c2-9326-36627fccefed I am Fathered Ephesians 1:1-5; 6:1-4

You need to know today that if you follow after Jesus, that you are Fathered.  If you are truly a child of God, then you will look like your Father. How do you do that?  You must spend time with Him.   You need to be in His word.   You need to do what He tells you to do.   You cannot rebel against Him.  You need to act like joint heirs, not trust fund kids.   You bear the name of Jesus as Christian; therefore, you must represent Him in everything you do.

The most important person in your life is your father.  He has more power than anyone to influence you – for good or for evil.  Hearing the word “father,” does it conjure up amazing memories, or does it cause you to sense loss because he has abandoned, betrayed, failed you?  What kind of father are you or will you be?  Why not strive to become like Father God. And bless your children the way He has blessed you? 

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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:52:32 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Ephesians 1:1-5; 6:1-4

You need to know today that if you follow after Jesus, that you are Fathered.  If you are truly a child of God, then you will look like your Father. How do you do that?  You must spend time with Him.   You need to be in His word.   You need to do what He tells you to do.   You cannot rebel against Him.  You need to act like joint heirs, not trust fund kids.   You bear the name of Jesus as Christian; therefore, you must represent Him in everything you do.

The most important person in your life is your father.  He has more power than anyone to influence you – for good or for evil.  Hearing the word “father,” does it conjure up amazing memories, or does it cause you to sense loss because he has abandoned, betrayed, failed you?  What kind of father are you or will you be?  Why not strive to become like Father God. And bless your children the way He has blessed you? 

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]]> I am Fathered Brian Schreiber 00:41:51 Ephesians 1:1-5; 6:1-4 Ephesians 1:1-5; 6:1-4 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 63 fcc7773c-ffb0-4860-ab7d-f5f05116391c I am Reconciled Ephesians 2:11-22

Does anybody here have an enemy?  Someone with whom you are at odds? Or you just don’t like?

We live in a deeply divided world.  People hate each other based on religion, race, nationality, economics, status, and even sports teams.  I’m betting that some of you have enemies; you have people with whom you need to be reconciled.

The good news from Ephesians is that in Christ, God has reconciled you to Himself.  God is your friend!  He is for you, not against you!   That’s what we’re talking about today.

God has reconciled you—forgiven all your sin—you only must accept it and walk with Him as your new friend.  God is your friend!  He is for you, not against you.

In Christ, God reconciled the world to Himself—everyone!  So why isn’t everyone acting reconciled?  Why are so many people still at war with God?  The short answer is that we need to tell them the good news.  “The war is over.  God has forgiven you.  He’s for you, not against you.  God is your friend, not your enemy.  Turn to Him and receive the gift of full forgiveness, total reconciliation.”

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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:47:52 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Ephesians 2:11-22

Does anybody here have an enemy?  Someone with whom you are at odds? Or you just don’t like?

We live in a deeply divided world.  People hate each other based on religion, race, nationality, economics, status, and even sports teams.  I’m betting that some of you have enemies; you have people with whom you need to be reconciled.

The good news from Ephesians is that in Christ, God has reconciled you to Himself.  God is your friend!  He is for you, not against you!   That’s what we’re talking about today.

God has reconciled you—forgiven all your sin—you only must accept it and walk with Him as your new friend.  God is your friend!  He is for you, not against you.

In Christ, God reconciled the world to Himself—everyone!  So why isn’t everyone acting reconciled?  Why are so many people still at war with God?  The short answer is that we need to tell them the good news.  “The war is over.  God has forgiven you.  He’s for you, not against you.  God is your friend, not your enemy.  Turn to Him and receive the gift of full forgiveness, total reconciliation.”

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]]> I am Reconciled Brian Schreiber 00:43:20 Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11-22 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 62 6c21c2e1-0cbe-4996-a405-d39292fac62f I am Alive Death never seems so real until you face it for the first time. Maybe that was the time you ran out in front of a fast-moving car.  Or the time you went rock climbing and slipped.

Today we find that Christ awakens you by giving you life. He has given you his Spirit to live inside of you, to guide you, to strengthen you. The deal is you are not your own anymore.  Life is not about you.  The Spirit enters the hearts of broken people and produces life in them. Come and claim the identity of being made alive in Christ.  Don’t trifle with a very serious, loving, and severe God.   Alive children of God are known by their fruit.  Enjoy the life-giving sweetness of the fruit that is Alive in you!

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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 18:03:41 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Death never seems so real until you face it for the first time. Maybe that was the time you ran out in front of a fast-moving car.  Or the time you went rock climbing and slipped.

Today we find that Christ awakens you by giving you life. He has given you his Spirit to live inside of you, to guide you, to strengthen you. The deal is you are not your own anymore.  Life is not about you.  The Spirit enters the hearts of broken people and produces life in them. Come and claim the identity of being made alive in Christ.  Don’t trifle with a very serious, loving, and severe God.   Alive children of God are known by their fruit.  Enjoy the life-giving sweetness of the fruit that is Alive in you!

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]]> I am Alive Brian Schreiber 00:43:55 Ephesians 2:1-10 Ephesians 2:1-10 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 61 72ec1d0f-9a88-48d4-8ee0-4322a322dcf0 I am Blessed In Christ you are blessed to the glory of God, not so that he can glorify us.  You should reflect and recount the ways God has blessed you, and then use that recollection of blessings to encourage you in times when it’s tough or finding struggles. And this is what you can share with others that will in turn glorify God even more.  The blessings you have in Christ help in the make up of your spiritual identity.

You have already received your glory and all the spiritual blessings God can give, now you are to glorify Him, and again this gets back to your identity as God’s image bearers. So, come and find ways you can glorify God because of the spiritual blessings He has given you.

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]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 12:03:58 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons In Christ you are blessed to the glory of God, not so that he can glorify us.  You should reflect and recount the ways God has blessed you, and then use that recollection of blessings to encourage you in times when it’s tough or finding struggles. And this is what you can share with others that will in turn glorify God even more.  The blessings you have in Christ help in the make up of your spiritual identity.

You have already received your glory and all the spiritual blessings God can give, now you are to glorify Him, and again this gets back to your identity as God’s image bearers. So, come and find ways you can glorify God because of the spiritual blessings He has given you.

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]]> I am Blessed Brian Schreiber 00:39:42 Ephesians 1:6-14 Ephesians 1:6-14 ephesians, oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 60 bf5b03d6-c1a8-4277-9816-337786621cb7 Worship What does the Bible teach about worship?  True worship is importance, because the Father is seeking those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth.  It refers to worth ship, God is worthy to be praised. It stems from a heart that overflows with gratitude.  Our worship is reinforced with godly living.

True worship is seen in the fragrance of worship prepared in the Old Testament.

Your worship goes well beyond what you might experience in the building of a church.  Worship is a way of life and daily living.  We experience God in our everyday and in the mundane.  God journeys with us at every moment and we reflect who He is and how much we need Him always.  

The ability to worship God in the beauty of holiness is what we all want to develop. We all want to develop the ability to worship God on a deeper level.

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]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 13:07:07 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons What does the Bible teach about worship?  True worship is importance, because the Father is seeking those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth.  It refers to worth ship, God is worthy to be praised. It stems from a heart that overflows with gratitude.  Our worship is reinforced with godly living.

True worship is seen in the fragrance of worship prepared in the Old Testament.

Your worship goes well beyond what you might experience in the building of a church.  Worship is a way of life and daily living.  We experience God in our everyday and in the mundane.  God journeys with us at every moment and we reflect who He is and how much we need Him always.  

The ability to worship God in the beauty of holiness is what we all want to develop. We all want to develop the ability to worship God on a deeper level.

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]]> Worship Brian Schreiber 00:45:21 John 4:20-24; Ex. 30.33; Ps. 96:9; 1 Peter 2:5; Rom.12:1 John 4:20-24; Ex. 30.33; Ps. 96:9; 1 Peter 2:5; Rom.12:1 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 59 a6eda28a-e2f7-4d61-b2b8-a2db94d19e81 Compassion for People Jacob Hoover - FCC Student Minister

One last foundation, that is also one of our core missions to to have compassion for people.  Jesus was about having compassion for people.  Christ-like compassion moves you to meet the needs of others.  This comes from having the right understanding of compassion.  It is not merely a sentimental feeing or emotion.  Perhaps you take pity on someone in trouble, but compassion is more than that.  Or perhaps you feel sorry when you hear about someone who is suffering.  Compassion is being moved to action and not just shed a tear.  You look for ways to help, assist, listen, or move toward our Savior who can help.

 

Christ-like compassion administers the Right remedy for the needs of others.  It’s isn’t just a matter of giving to them, but of giving them what really matters.  Compassion requires you to be sometimes tender, and sometimes tough.  Either way, you are trying to help restore and provide what someone needs.

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]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 16:08:48 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Jacob Hoover) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Jacob Hoover - FCC Student Minister

One last foundation, that is also one of our core missions to to have compassion for people.  Jesus was about having compassion for people.  Christ-like compassion moves you to meet the needs of others.  This comes from having the right understanding of compassion.  It is not merely a sentimental feeing or emotion.  Perhaps you take pity on someone in trouble, but compassion is more than that.  Or perhaps you feel sorry when you hear about someone who is suffering.  Compassion is being moved to action and not just shed a tear.  You look for ways to help, assist, listen, or move toward our Savior who can help.

 

Christ-like compassion administers the Right remedy for the needs of others.  It’s isn’t just a matter of giving to them, but of giving them what really matters.  Compassion requires you to be sometimes tender, and sometimes tough.  Either way, you are trying to help restore and provide what someone needs.

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]]> Compassion for People Jacob Hoover 00:31:42 1 John 3:17-18; Mark 6:34; 1 Thess. 2:7-12; 1 John 3:17-18; Mark 6:34; 1 Thess. 2:7-12; oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 58 f2a9dc7e-61ca-4b4b-8a5f-772c4bc3f955 Prayer and Fasting When you pray.  Not if but when you pray.  It’s a given that all of us should pray.  You need to take the initiative; stir yourself up to pray.  The spirit of prayer precedes breakthroughs and opens up opportunities for the gospel to be shared and releases the supernatural power of God.  You to live in an atmosphere of prayer so become easily moved to pray for different things you encounter.  

When you fast …implying that you should.  The Bible clearly tells us that spiritual fasting intensifies prayer.  Jesus himself fasted 40 days at the beginning of His ministry.  So, He expects His followers to fast from time to time too.  Paul let’s us know that it’s a vital part of his life.

Fasting and prayer aligns you to the purpose God has for you.  Often, we have ‘tunnel vision’ and only see the immediate, but God sees around the corner of our lives and moves us toward that.  Though you may not always understand the mystery of fasting and prayer, you need to know and see you set aside the ‘appetites’ of the flesh to seek God, you are clearing the space you need for Him to come and speak with you and you are calling out to Him to quench your thirsty heart with His presence.  Sounds like a perfect piece of our foundations! 

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 14:01:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons When you pray.  Not if but when you pray.  It’s a given that all of us should pray.  You need to take the initiative; stir yourself up to pray.  The spirit of prayer precedes breakthroughs and opens up opportunities for the gospel to be shared and releases the supernatural power of God.  You to live in an atmosphere of prayer so become easily moved to pray for different things you encounter.  

When you fast …implying that you should.  The Bible clearly tells us that spiritual fasting intensifies prayer.  Jesus himself fasted 40 days at the beginning of His ministry.  So, He expects His followers to fast from time to time too.  Paul let’s us know that it’s a vital part of his life.

Fasting and prayer aligns you to the purpose God has for you.  Often, we have ‘tunnel vision’ and only see the immediate, but God sees around the corner of our lives and moves us toward that.  Though you may not always understand the mystery of fasting and prayer, you need to know and see you set aside the ‘appetites’ of the flesh to seek God, you are clearing the space you need for Him to come and speak with you and you are calling out to Him to quench your thirsty heart with His presence.  Sounds like a perfect piece of our foundations! 

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]]> Prayer and Fasting Brian Schreiber 00:42:40 Matt. 6:5-8, 16-18; 2 Chr. 7:14; Acts 16 Matt. 6:5-8, 16-18; 2 Chr. 7:14; Acts 16 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 57 9878aaa5-35a2-4d05-93ce-4ef88f37a767 Stewardship Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 14:10-12; Deut. 8:17-18; Ps. 89:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10 - When you go to a hotel, you might give your bags to a steward who takes them to your room, but they are not his bags. You entrust your bags and their safekeeping to him for a short period of time.  The foundational principle of stewardship is that God is the owner of all!  

So, what does this say about the relationship to the owner and the stuff entrusted to you?  If God is the owner, then you are the manager who He has trusted His property.  You have to learn to think like His manager.  A manager oversees the owners assets for the owners benefit.  As manager, you carry no sense of entitlement to the assets you manage.  The job of the manager is to find out what the owner wants done with His assets and then carries out His will.  This understanding affects what you do with what you’ve been given.   Everything God has given to you has now been entrusted for you to care for and use for His glory.

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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:50:14 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 14:10-12; Deut. 8:17-18; Ps. 89:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10 - When you go to a hotel, you might give your bags to a steward who takes them to your room, but they are not his bags. You entrust your bags and their safekeeping to him for a short period of time.  The foundational principle of stewardship is that God is the owner of all!  

So, what does this say about the relationship to the owner and the stuff entrusted to you?  If God is the owner, then you are the manager who He has trusted His property.  You have to learn to think like His manager.  A manager oversees the owners assets for the owners benefit.  As manager, you carry no sense of entitlement to the assets you manage.  The job of the manager is to find out what the owner wants done with His assets and then carries out His will.  This understanding affects what you do with what you’ve been given.   Everything God has given to you has now been entrusted for you to care for and use for His glory.

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]]> Stewardship Brian Schreiber 00:41:51 Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 14:10-12; Deut. 8:17-18; Ps. 89:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10 Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 14:10-12; Deut. 8:17-18; Ps. 89:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 56 ea848ca7-1e61-49de-ad92-11ee7905a9e3 Disciple Making The word “disciple” comes from the classroom. It literally means “student” or “learner.” It isn’t unusual that the men who followed Christ were called his disciples. The first disciples were students and Jesus was their teacher. For three and a half years they followed up and down Galilee, watching, listening, observing, asking questions, drinking in everything their Master did and said. Jesus had a three-fold plan for training his disciples: First, learning by watching. Second, learning by doing. Third, learning by teaching others.  

But what does a disciple look like?  How is their life demonstrated?  Once you know that and begin to live it, you are called to find some and make some more. The foundation for each of is to be a disciple and make disciples.

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]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:25:04 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The word “disciple” comes from the classroom. It literally means “student” or “learner.” It isn’t unusual that the men who followed Christ were called his disciples. The first disciples were students and Jesus was their teacher. For three and a half years they followed up and down Galilee, watching, listening, observing, asking questions, drinking in everything their Master did and said. Jesus had a three-fold plan for training his disciples: First, learning by watching. Second, learning by doing. Third, learning by teaching others.  

But what does a disciple look like?  How is their life demonstrated?  Once you know that and begin to live it, you are called to find some and make some more. The foundation for each of is to be a disciple and make disciples.

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]]> Disciple Making Brian Schreiber 00:41:06 Matt. 5:1-10; 28:19-20; John 15:8 Matt. 5:1-10; 28:19-20; John 15:8 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 55 f04de22b-65f3-421b-a5f6-c047fb5117a9 The Word of God God speaks, and He does so through His Word. The God who spoke to reveal Himself and His ways promised a Savior, a promise He fulfilled through Jesus Christ. As you submit your life to Christ in repentance and faith for salvation, you also submit to the authority of God's Word.  God speaks to His people by His Spirit through His Word. In order for you to understand God's Word rightly, you must interpret it appropriately.  As followers of Christ, one way we show our submission to God is by our submission to His Word, not only by acknowledging its truthfulness, but by walking in obedience to the truth it teaches 

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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:07:12 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons God speaks, and He does so through His Word. The God who spoke to reveal Himself and His ways promised a Savior, a promise He fulfilled through Jesus Christ. As you submit your life to Christ in repentance and faith for salvation, you also submit to the authority of God's Word.  God speaks to His people by His Spirit through His Word. In order for you to understand God's Word rightly, you must interpret it appropriately.  As followers of Christ, one way we show our submission to God is by our submission to His Word, not only by acknowledging its truthfulness, but by walking in obedience to the truth it teaches 

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]]> The Word of God Brian Schreiber 00:43:20 2 Tim. 3:16-17; James 1:19-25; 2 Tim. 2:15; Acts 6:1-7 2 Tim. 3:16-17; James 1:19-25; 2 Tim. 2:15; Acts 6:1-7 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 54 e48a3550-0be6-47a5-9ed3-102547a7d480 Easter Sunday - Salvation The fact:  Jesus came and died a cruel death on a cross!  The fact:  Jesus was raised to life 3 days later.  These two facts make the raising of Jesus critical to the people of faith.  Without these two, why meet?  Jesus MUST rise from the dead or this faith thing is useless.    

To cook microwave popcorn usually doesn’t take any longer than 2 to 2.5 minutes.  But it seems like the first minute of waiting is excruciating.  Nothing is happening.  The microwave is making noise; the light is on,; the bag is turning; and the time is counting down —but the opportunity isn’t doing anything.

But what is the one thing that sets your mind at ease?  It’s the sound of the first kernel popping —that one, lone, single pop that brings you hope.  Why?  Because that sound is the first of hundreds of pops that are getting ready to explode, one right after the other for about 30 seconds.  

And when the bag begins to go from flat to raised.  It goes from death to life!  The aroma of life now fills the room and people begin to gather.

This is what happens with Jesus.  Jesus will do something that has never happened before.  Jesus will predict His own death and then does the astounding; he predicts His life rises again!  This is foundational to making the reason for even being here possible.  This foundation sets us apart from every other religion and it’s something we must tell others about!

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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2024 14:43:13 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The fact:  Jesus came and died a cruel death on a cross!  The fact:  Jesus was raised to life 3 days later.  These two facts make the raising of Jesus critical to the people of faith.  Without these two, why meet?  Jesus MUST rise from the dead or this faith thing is useless.    

To cook microwave popcorn usually doesn’t take any longer than 2 to 2.5 minutes.  But it seems like the first minute of waiting is excruciating.  Nothing is happening.  The microwave is making noise; the light is on,; the bag is turning; and the time is counting down —but the opportunity isn’t doing anything.

But what is the one thing that sets your mind at ease?  It’s the sound of the first kernel popping —that one, lone, single pop that brings you hope.  Why?  Because that sound is the first of hundreds of pops that are getting ready to explode, one right after the other for about 30 seconds.  

And when the bag begins to go from flat to raised.  It goes from death to life!  The aroma of life now fills the room and people begin to gather.

This is what happens with Jesus.  Jesus will do something that has never happened before.  Jesus will predict His own death and then does the astounding; he predicts His life rises again!  This is foundational to making the reason for even being here possible.  This foundation sets us apart from every other religion and it’s something we must tell others about!

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]]> Easter Sunday - Salvation Brian Schreiber 00:44:32 Luke 24:1-35; 1 Cor. 15:12-20 Luke 24:1-35; 1 Cor. 15:12-20 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 53 911e77de-a864-4879-9e07-3e533160ec76 Palm Sunday: The Need for Salvation Palm Sunday is the day we traditionally celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week prior to the crucifixion and resurrection. It is a day that starkly contrasts the events that occur later that week. Today, Jesus is welcomed by crowds into the city as a conquering king, but only days later He is met with chants for his execution from the same crowds that welcomed Him. How did this come to be? Why did they reject Jesus? As we delve into the history of this event we will see how Jesus did not meet the expectations of the people, but how He superseded all expectations and ideas surrounding the Messiah, the savior from God.   

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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:52:24 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Palm Sunday is the day we traditionally celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week prior to the crucifixion and resurrection. It is a day that starkly contrasts the events that occur later that week. Today, Jesus is welcomed by crowds into the city as a conquering king, but only days later He is met with chants for his execution from the same crowds that welcomed Him. How did this come to be? Why did they reject Jesus? As we delve into the history of this event we will see how Jesus did not meet the expectations of the people, but how He superseded all expectations and ideas surrounding the Messiah, the savior from God.   

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]]> Palm Sunday: The Need for Salvation Drew Staudenmaier 00:49:21 Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-20, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40 Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-20, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 52 06a6b5bf-1727-467f-b16f-3275e832958a A Personal God Foundational to your spiritual formation you find that God wants a relationship with you. Let me remind you that God is not simply a power, He is a person. As a person, you can relate to Him and love Him and get to know Him.  He is a God who is present. He is not simply a God who is out there, but a God who is right here. He is my God, your God, a personal God that walks with us in the here and now.  

Once I saw etched in a door the words "God was here." When I returned to the spot a week later, someone had marked through "was" and etched above it "is." God is here. That's your God, He is here, every day, every step, every turn, every situation.    

So, Jesus was born so that He could be born in you; so that you could be born again; so that you could know God personally and live with him for eternity. The Creator of the Universe does not want to be an impersonal force in your life.

He wants to have a real, personal relationship with you, so He became like you so He could live a perfect life, so He could justifiably be the perfect sacrifice for your sins; so, you could know Him personally – for eternity.

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]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:17:12 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Foundational to your spiritual formation you find that God wants a relationship with you. Let me remind you that God is not simply a power, He is a person. As a person, you can relate to Him and love Him and get to know Him.  He is a God who is present. He is not simply a God who is out there, but a God who is right here. He is my God, your God, a personal God that walks with us in the here and now.  

Once I saw etched in a door the words "God was here." When I returned to the spot a week later, someone had marked through "was" and etched above it "is." God is here. That's your God, He is here, every day, every step, every turn, every situation.    

So, Jesus was born so that He could be born in you; so that you could be born again; so that you could know God personally and live with him for eternity. The Creator of the Universe does not want to be an impersonal force in your life.

He wants to have a real, personal relationship with you, so He became like you so He could live a perfect life, so He could justifiably be the perfect sacrifice for your sins; so, you could know Him personally – for eternity.

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]]> A Personal God Brian Schreiber 00:36:02 Gal. 1:3-5; Psalm 91; Col. 1:15-20 Gal. 1:3-5; Psalm 91; Col. 1:15-20 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 51 c7b063fd-6f3c-4905-bf61-cebf7ce82636 Who God Is Many have confused then concept of God.  Some even say they follow God.  But do they truly know who God is?  Others see God as far removed, a distant, unapproachable power, having faded into the past with little meaning.

One day you will be face to face with God.  It’s not enough to just believe in God; you must truly know Him.  He tells you that to know God is to tremble in His presence, because once you know God’s character, you understand the depth of your own sinfulness.  Whey you truly know God, you are adopted into His family and given a hope of eternity.  Knowing and living with what you understand of Who God is becomes foundational in your everyday journey.

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]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:49:14 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Many have confused then concept of God.  Some even say they follow God.  But do they truly know who God is?  Others see God as far removed, a distant, unapproachable power, having faded into the past with little meaning.

One day you will be face to face with God.  It’s not enough to just believe in God; you must truly know Him.  He tells you that to know God is to tremble in His presence, because once you know God’s character, you understand the depth of your own sinfulness.  Whey you truly know God, you are adopted into His family and given a hope of eternity.  Knowing and living with what you understand of Who God is becomes foundational in your everyday journey.

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]]> Who God Is Brian Schreiber 00:47:25 Gen. 1:1; Ex. 3:14; Ex. 34:5-7; 1 Chron. 29:11; Rev. 1:8 Gen. 1:1; Ex. 3:14; Ex. 34:5-7; 1 Chron. 29:11; Rev. 1:8 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 50 5eb824a3-3df1-4d2b-9f87-c9e4632d6dab Confidence in Love In this last section of John’s first letter we will read the purpose statement of the letter.  “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.”  This letter has intended to instill confidence in the believers of Jesus that they know they are in relationship with God.  Jesus is God.  When you believe that and submit to His authority by walking in the light and joyfullly keeping His commands, you know you have eternal life.  John gives two more areas in our lives where we can be confident in the Lord – in our prayers and in our protection.  This is experiencing Real Love. 

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]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 19:45:43 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons In this last section of John’s first letter we will read the purpose statement of the letter.  “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.”  This letter has intended to instill confidence in the believers of Jesus that they know they are in relationship with God.  Jesus is God.  When you believe that and submit to His authority by walking in the light and joyfullly keeping His commands, you know you have eternal life.  John gives two more areas in our lives where we can be confident in the Lord – in our prayers and in our protection.  This is experiencing Real Love. 

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]]> Confidence in Love Brian Schreiber 00:37:47 1 John 5:13-21 1 John 5:13-21 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 49 99701c75-47c0-483e-b41a-d55886327544 The Power of Love This message hopes to help you in understanding the difference between the world’s view of overcoming  and the Biblical view.  You will be reminded that the unbeliever is looking to overcome material things and the struggles of this life, but the tue believer in Jesus desires to overcome things that are spiritual and eternal.  In this message we will hope to discover the characteristics of the overcomes and how this practically affects how the believer faces struggles in life. You will see the Power of Love in overcoming lots that you face in this world.  

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:34:03 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons This message hopes to help you in understanding the difference between the world’s view of overcoming  and the Biblical view.  You will be reminded that the unbeliever is looking to overcome material things and the struggles of this life, but the tue believer in Jesus desires to overcome things that are spiritual and eternal.  In this message we will hope to discover the characteristics of the overcomes and how this practically affects how the believer faces struggles in life. You will see the Power of Love in overcoming lots that you face in this world.  

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]]> The Power of Love Brian Schreiber 00:42:24 1 John 5:1-12 1 John 5:1-12 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 48 c7ab8927-7adb-4b00-b889-7bce040cfc3f Living out of Love In chapter 4 of 1st John, we see a comparison of the antichrist and those who truly are following God. What's the difference? Simply put, love is the difference. Who we love, what we love and how we love are all markers of a follower of Jesus.

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]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:49:20 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons In chapter 4 of 1st John, we see a comparison of the antichrist and those who truly are following God. What's the difference? Simply put, love is the difference. Who we love, what we love and how we love are all markers of a follower of Jesus.

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]]> Living out of Love Drew Staudenmaier 00:42:08 1 John 4 1 John 4 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 47 a5a7acc6-98e7-4cf7-a630-feb345f6a3ab All God's Treasured Just like so many other believers, you may have a hard time believing that you’re valuable to God.  You know your past and everything you’ve done wrong. So you doubted God truly loving and valuing you.

Many Christians suffer from self-hatred, insecurity, feelings of rejection, and loneliness. This is because of their failing to comprehend how God sees them and how He feels about them. How they see themselves obstructs their view of how God sees them.

Let’s see what God says about how He views us in 1 John 3. God loves ALL people, but only the believers are His treasure.  We seem to be more aware of our shortcomings than who we are to God. Did you know that you are God's treasure and deeply loved?  Live in the truth of who you are in God.  God wants to be both your treasure and your treasurer by reminding you that you are His while inviting you to a process of pruning and polishing to reveal our full potential.

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]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:42:11 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Just like so many other believers, you may have a hard time believing that you’re valuable to God.  You know your past and everything you’ve done wrong. So you doubted God truly loving and valuing you.

Many Christians suffer from self-hatred, insecurity, feelings of rejection, and loneliness. This is because of their failing to comprehend how God sees them and how He feels about them. How they see themselves obstructs their view of how God sees them.

Let’s see what God says about how He views us in 1 John 3. God loves ALL people, but only the believers are His treasure.  We seem to be more aware of our shortcomings than who we are to God. Did you know that you are God's treasure and deeply loved?  Live in the truth of who you are in God.  God wants to be both your treasure and your treasurer by reminding you that you are His while inviting you to a process of pruning and polishing to reveal our full potential.

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]]> All God's Treasured Fairfield Church of Christ 00:43:17 1 John 3 1 John 3 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 46 dba627f2-e6e2-40ae-8dd2-0e04866c15cb Love Right and Wrong Here is our real Hope:  the truth is that love wins.  Our passage today is good news.  You and I can know that our sins are forgiven, we can grow in our knowledge of God through Jesus, and we can overcome evil.  When we understand who we truly are as God’s children through faith in Jesus, we will learn the power of an abiding love for God that desires to do His will.  To put it more simply, when you know your identity in Christ, you will pursue an abiding love.

John is writing to a community of Jesus followers who have their own deceptive teachers who may be tempting some to walk.  He writes so that they will hold onto the Hope of Jesus Christ and learn to love in a way that puts things right.  Time to love right and wrong and truly love the One brings both into perspective.

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]]> Sun, 4 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Here is our real Hope:  the truth is that love wins.  Our passage today is good news.  You and I can know that our sins are forgiven, we can grow in our knowledge of God through Jesus, and we can overcome evil.  When we understand who we truly are as God’s children through faith in Jesus, we will learn the power of an abiding love for God that desires to do His will.  To put it more simply, when you know your identity in Christ, you will pursue an abiding love.

John is writing to a community of Jesus followers who have their own deceptive teachers who may be tempting some to walk.  He writes so that they will hold onto the Hope of Jesus Christ and learn to love in a way that puts things right.  Time to love right and wrong and truly love the One brings both into perspective.

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]]> Love Right and Wrong Brian Schreiber 00:34:38 1 John 2 1 John 2 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 45 cd9c21e1-1f9a-410b-b14b-5097c304bf85 Serving with Commitment God has uniquely put the church together to model exactly what Jesus modeled, serving others.  Serving is the means of showing how to imitate Jesus.  

Why should we serve God?  Because we belong to Jesus.  He made us, saved us & sustains us. We are saved to serve.  Every true believer is called to serve!

Are you using your talents or gifts?  Everything you have received from God (time, skills and money).  Life is a gift, the greatest gift!  Any gift from God is an assignment.  Your talents and gifts are assigned to fulfill a godly and Kingdom purpose.  Let’s find out how we have been serving and what God might still be up to in you.  Use all you’ve been given to serve. 

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]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons God has uniquely put the church together to model exactly what Jesus modeled, serving others.  Serving is the means of showing how to imitate Jesus.  

Why should we serve God?  Because we belong to Jesus.  He made us, saved us & sustains us. We are saved to serve.  Every true believer is called to serve!

Are you using your talents or gifts?  Everything you have received from God (time, skills and money).  Life is a gift, the greatest gift!  Any gift from God is an assignment.  Your talents and gifts are assigned to fulfill a godly and Kingdom purpose.  Let’s find out how we have been serving and what God might still be up to in you.  Use all you’ve been given to serve. 

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]]> Serving with Commitment Brian Schreiber 00:37:30 Matt. 25:14-30; John 13:12-17; 1 Cor. 12:12, 2 Matt. 25:14-30; John 13:12-17; 1 Cor. 12:12, 2 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 44 88bac478-8c68-47ed-9b68-2fb11e396dac When Purpose Meets Passion for People There comes a moment where there is a collision where what the church is to be about actually takes steps to run into people.  Why?  Because people matter to God so people matter to us.  We need people and people need us.  Jesus knew this about the makeup of humans.  

Jesus left the church with a purpose.  It’s a good one, but it means meeting it up with people that need it.  It will interacting with them and loving them through their experiences.  Let’s see how we did last year and let’s look ahead at the needs of people and live passionately for them. 

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]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons There comes a moment where there is a collision where what the church is to be about actually takes steps to run into people.  Why?  Because people matter to God so people matter to us.  We need people and people need us.  Jesus knew this about the makeup of humans.  

Jesus left the church with a purpose.  It’s a good one, but it means meeting it up with people that need it.  It will interacting with them and loving them through their experiences.  Let’s see how we did last year and let’s look ahead at the needs of people and live passionately for them. 

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]]> When Purpose Meets Passion for People Brian Schreiber 00:37:03 Matt. 28:18-20; 1 John 3:11-24; 1 Thess. 5:11-28 Matt. 28:18-20; 1 John 3:11-24; 1 Thess. 5:11-28 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 43 7fa0bf03-ba93-4bdb-bad0-b5bb8f5f7fce For the Love of Devotion What do you hold dear to you?  What do work at with everything in you to be better at?  These are questions every believer in Christ needs to daily ask themselves when it comes to living for a love of devotion to Jesus.  This is the church’s mission for sure, but that means, as the church, that it’s yours too.  What does the living for the love of devotion to Jesus looks like?  It incorporates devotion to prayer, to scripture and study of His Word, and devoted to the body of Christ.    In this message we will look at how we can live devoted to Jesus and spot the places where it has been evident over the last year.  

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]]> Sun, 7 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons What do you hold dear to you?  What do work at with everything in you to be better at?  These are questions every believer in Christ needs to daily ask themselves when it comes to living for a love of devotion to Jesus.  This is the church’s mission for sure, but that means, as the church, that it’s yours too.  What does the living for the love of devotion to Jesus looks like?  It incorporates devotion to prayer, to scripture and study of His Word, and devoted to the body of Christ.    In this message we will look at how we can live devoted to Jesus and spot the places where it has been evident over the last year.  

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]]> For the Love of Devotion Brian Schreiber 00:38:18 Acts 2:42-47; 1 Tim. 4:6-16; Col. 4:2; Eph. 4:1 Acts 2:42-47; 1 Tim. 4:6-16; Col. 4:2; Eph. 4:1 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 42 3b047712-2ec8-407f-83d5-b25c2ef9da5f Emmanuel God, in Jesus, is going to intervene!  He's going to work, He is on duty, accomplishing what He intends in every situation!    

Seven hundred years after Isaiah spoke these words, a teenage girl who was betrothed to marry a man named Joseph had a visit from an angel, who told her that she was to be the human vehicle through whom the Messiah of God would come. And somewhere in the confusion of this surprising and miraculous pregnancy, we read the quote from an old prophet, who stood toe-to-toe with a king and announced to anyone who had ears to hear, "There is nothing too difficult for God. He is coming to this very city. It will be for all people. Trust Him with your problems, believe His promises, hang on when it feels too hard to hang on - and you will see what God can do."

What will call him? Emmanuel The name Emanuel literally means, "The strong God with us." In other words, it is God Himself who is coming. He will dwell among us. He will set right what is wrong. He is change everything! Jesus is with you!

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]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Fairfield Church of Christ) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons God, in Jesus, is going to intervene!  He's going to work, He is on duty, accomplishing what He intends in every situation!    

Seven hundred years after Isaiah spoke these words, a teenage girl who was betrothed to marry a man named Joseph had a visit from an angel, who told her that she was to be the human vehicle through whom the Messiah of God would come. And somewhere in the confusion of this surprising and miraculous pregnancy, we read the quote from an old prophet, who stood toe-to-toe with a king and announced to anyone who had ears to hear, "There is nothing too difficult for God. He is coming to this very city. It will be for all people. Trust Him with your problems, believe His promises, hang on when it feels too hard to hang on - and you will see what God can do."

What will call him? Emmanuel The name Emanuel literally means, "The strong God with us." In other words, it is God Himself who is coming. He will dwell among us. He will set right what is wrong. He is change everything! Jesus is with you!

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]]> Emmanuel Fairfield Church of Christ 00:35:18 Is.7:14 Is.7:14 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 41 c3793ec0-15a1-4213-934f-0d7579ce7d5a Everlasting Father What does a “father” do? What image is evoked by the word? I suggest he has in mind the tenderness and sensitivity of a compassionate and affectionate father. It is the security and love he provides, as well as protection and provision. Jesus, therefore, is fatherly, father-like, in his treatment of us. This is similar to what the psalmist had in mind when he said, “as a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him”

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]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:10:21 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons What does a “father” do? What image is evoked by the word? I suggest he has in mind the tenderness and sensitivity of a compassionate and affectionate father. It is the security and love he provides, as well as protection and provision. Jesus, therefore, is fatherly, father-like, in his treatment of us. This is similar to what the psalmist had in mind when he said, “as a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him”

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]]> Everlasting Father Brian Schreiber 00:35:48 Is. 40:10-11; Ps. 103:13 Is. 40:10-11; Ps. 103:13 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 39 6a658b59-7a2e-4b8c-9bad-18501a6e0bf4 Prince of Peace Jesus has come as a baby to be the source of all serenity. He “is our peace”, having broken down the barriers that divide us from one another and, most important of all, the barriers between us and God.  

A day is coming when He will establish peace among the nations and subdue all opposition to his rule. But now, in the present, he is here on your behalf to bring peace and joy and tranquility and calm to your heart. “I have said these things to you,” spoke Jesus, “that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Peace Has Come! 

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]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Jesus has come as a baby to be the source of all serenity. He “is our peace”, having broken down the barriers that divide us from one another and, most important of all, the barriers between us and God.  

A day is coming when He will establish peace among the nations and subdue all opposition to his rule. But now, in the present, he is here on your behalf to bring peace and joy and tranquility and calm to your heart. “I have said these things to you,” spoke Jesus, “that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Peace Has Come! 

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]]> Prince of Peace Brian Schreiber 00:29:49 Eph. 2:14; Rom.5:1; John 16:33, John 14:27 Eph. 2:14; Rom.5:1; John 16:33, John 14:27 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 40 fe6238eb-f959-4874-9c4b-185a695e3a36 Mighty God This is the one title non-Christians despise the most. The world is willing to acknowledge the “baby” Jesus, “away in a manger,” helpless, cuddly, and vulnerable. Christmas is o.k., if that’s as far as it goes, for it poses no threat to one’s sin and pride and personal autonomy. Speak and sing, if you must, of swaddling clothes and the tiny, tender infant. But then declare that this babe in a manger is also the Mighty God, Holy, Infinite, Sovereign over all, and they want nothing to do with him. Jesus in a manger is one thing. Jesus on a throne is something else altogether! 

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]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:07:15 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons This is the one title non-Christians despise the most. The world is willing to acknowledge the “baby” Jesus, “away in a manger,” helpless, cuddly, and vulnerable. Christmas is o.k., if that’s as far as it goes, for it poses no threat to one’s sin and pride and personal autonomy. Speak and sing, if you must, of swaddling clothes and the tiny, tender infant. But then declare that this babe in a manger is also the Mighty God, Holy, Infinite, Sovereign over all, and they want nothing to do with him. Jesus in a manger is one thing. Jesus on a throne is something else altogether! 

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]]> Mighty God Brian Schreiber 00:35:57 Ep. 6:12; Is. 46:10 Ep. 6:12; Is. 46:10 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 38 4dff2537-04e2-448f-9d1f-45d7332a0ce2 Wonderful Counselor Can you think of any situation in which Jesus said the wrong thing, or spoke out of turn, stuck His foot in His mouth, or remained silent when His words were needed?

His counsel is unfailing and flawless, perfectly suited to the situation, always practical and needed.  There is no problem on which He needs to “study up” or refer to a professional. I often feel frustrated to have to say to someone confused and in need, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know what to tell you.”  Jesus is never lacking for advice other an answer to satisfy your soul.

In any situation, in every challenge, He knows exactly what needs to be done.  His plan of action is infallibly and wonderfully right.  If you’re looking for guidance in your life, let me to a wonder of a counselor.  

And note well: he’s not simply a good counselor or wise counselor but a wonderful counselor. And not only are there wonderful things about him, but He is also Himself a wonder!

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]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:59:24 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Can you think of any situation in which Jesus said the wrong thing, or spoke out of turn, stuck His foot in His mouth, or remained silent when His words were needed?

His counsel is unfailing and flawless, perfectly suited to the situation, always practical and needed.  There is no problem on which He needs to “study up” or refer to a professional. I often feel frustrated to have to say to someone confused and in need, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know what to tell you.”  Jesus is never lacking for advice other an answer to satisfy your soul.

In any situation, in every challenge, He knows exactly what needs to be done.  His plan of action is infallibly and wonderfully right.  If you’re looking for guidance in your life, let me to a wonder of a counselor.  

And note well: he’s not simply a good counselor or wise counselor but a wonderful counselor. And not only are there wonderful things about him, but He is also Himself a wonder!

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]]> Wonderful Counselor Brian Schreiber 00:37:50 (Is. 11:2; 1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 2:3; Rom. 11:34) (Is. 11:2; 1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 2:3; Rom. 11:34) oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 37 8ff029e6-d230-494a-871f-932ad7d36005 Victory in Jesus We love winning or being on a winning team.  In this song, that is not just a possibility but a promise for the believer.  We have “victory in Jesus” because Jesus’s sacrifice and subsequent defeat of death enable us to have total redemption and eternal life.  When we sacrifice our pride – our pettiness – our need to have the last word – our delusions of total control – our resistance to being led..when we allow Jesus to “heal our broken spirits, He gives us the victory!

The last verse that speaks of our heavenly home always fills us with so much hope!   Who doesn’t love singing about a mansion, streets of gold, a crystal sea, and the angels singing, but it will be nothing in comparison to seeing Jesus face to face and singing the song of victory beside Him. Live passionately knowing your home isn’t here! 

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]]> Fri, 8 Dec 2023 14:49:24 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons We love winning or being on a winning team.  In this song, that is not just a possibility but a promise for the believer.  We have “victory in Jesus” because Jesus’s sacrifice and subsequent defeat of death enable us to have total redemption and eternal life.  When we sacrifice our pride – our pettiness – our need to have the last word – our delusions of total control – our resistance to being led..when we allow Jesus to “heal our broken spirits, He gives us the victory!

The last verse that speaks of our heavenly home always fills us with so much hope!   Who doesn’t love singing about a mansion, streets of gold, a crystal sea, and the angels singing, but it will be nothing in comparison to seeing Jesus face to face and singing the song of victory beside Him. Live passionately knowing your home isn’t here! 

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]]> Victory in Jesus Brian Schreiber 00:38:27 John 15:16; 1 Cor. 15:5, 50-58 John 15:16; 1 Cor. 15:5, 50-58 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 36 ffb92df8-fe5d-4a46-96c9-46eea3ef686e Amazing Grace – My Chains are Gone So much in life can sometimes shackle us and keep us from living truly free.  This song talks about how amazing grace has saved the one, who was once lost and blind.  Grace gave him hope and now he feels free from his chains because his God has ransomed him and shown him unending love.  Even if the world ends, the Lord will, always be with him.  

The good news is that the rewards of this victory are not just enjoyed by Christ, they are freely available to those who come to Him through faith.  The writer to the Hebrews tells us His purpose was “that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage” (Heb. 2:14-15).  My chains are gone! 

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]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:23:38 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons So much in life can sometimes shackle us and keep us from living truly free.  This song talks about how amazing grace has saved the one, who was once lost and blind.  Grace gave him hope and now he feels free from his chains because his God has ransomed him and shown him unending love.  Even if the world ends, the Lord will, always be with him.  

The good news is that the rewards of this victory are not just enjoyed by Christ, they are freely available to those who come to Him through faith.  The writer to the Hebrews tells us His purpose was “that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage” (Heb. 2:14-15).  My chains are gone! 

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]]> Amazing Grace – My Chains are Gone Brian Schreiber 00:39:58 John 3:16; Rom. 5:6-8; 15-21; 1 Cor. 15:10-11; Heb. 2:14-15 John 3:16; Rom. 5:6-8; 15-21; 1 Cor. 15:10-11; Heb. 2:14-15 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 35 d9e263e0-238b-405c-8544-748302cb9b32 Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me It is impossible to sing this song without proper perspective of the sacrifice Jesus made, for this is a very personal song of inspiration dependent on the knowledge of what He truly endured to take our place at the judgment seat of God.    

Having Christ in us does not mean we do no more work, and neither does it mean we do it all. Rather, we contend and we contend with his energy ( Col. 1:29). Even our final resurrection is made possible by the gift of Christ in us. He will bring us to glory. In our weakness he is strong, and he will complete the work he has begun. He himself is within us, leading us home, step by step.

Our lives may not be adorned with blessings the world would recognize as intrinsically valuable, but we know our help and strength comes from the Lord and that His grace is sufficient at all times and in every circumstance. Therefore, may we proclaim with every semblance of humility in our being, "When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: Yet not I, but through Christ in me!"

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]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:23:45 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons It is impossible to sing this song without proper perspective of the sacrifice Jesus made, for this is a very personal song of inspiration dependent on the knowledge of what He truly endured to take our place at the judgment seat of God.    

Having Christ in us does not mean we do no more work, and neither does it mean we do it all. Rather, we contend and we contend with his energy ( Col. 1:29). Even our final resurrection is made possible by the gift of Christ in us. He will bring us to glory. In our weakness he is strong, and he will complete the work he has begun. He himself is within us, leading us home, step by step.

Our lives may not be adorned with blessings the world would recognize as intrinsically valuable, but we know our help and strength comes from the Lord and that His grace is sufficient at all times and in every circumstance. Therefore, may we proclaim with every semblance of humility in our being, "When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: Yet not I, but through Christ in me!"

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]]> Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me Brian Schreiber 00:40:56 Gal. 2:19-21; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 12:9-10; Acts 4:10-12; Col. 1:28 Gal. 2:19-21; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 12:9-10; Acts 4:10-12; Col. 1:28 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 34 7e90ce6c-5942-4fac-b89f-cb9f1cc59e41 How Great Thou Art Here’s the question that ultimately comes out in this song for today - Where do you see God?  This is a question that you can ask everyday – Where did you see God today?  

This song refers to God as creator, His power and presence manifest in what He has made.  God made all the mighty wonders, He is larger than the whole universe, yet He also sent His Son to die in your place.  What?  Why?  Is it because you showed something good?  No.  He died for you while you were in your sins.  You have done nothing, nothing to deserve all of this, yet He redeemed you and me anyway.  This hymn rightly says:  “I scarce can take it in.” It’s just the greatness of God.

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]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:51:23 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Here’s the question that ultimately comes out in this song for today - Where do you see God?  This is a question that you can ask everyday – Where did you see God today?  

This song refers to God as creator, His power and presence manifest in what He has made.  God made all the mighty wonders, He is larger than the whole universe, yet He also sent His Son to die in your place.  What?  Why?  Is it because you showed something good?  No.  He died for you while you were in your sins.  You have done nothing, nothing to deserve all of this, yet He redeemed you and me anyway.  This hymn rightly says:  “I scarce can take it in.” It’s just the greatness of God.

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]]> How Great Thou Art Drew Staudenmaier 00:37:04 Ps. 8:3-4; 19:1-4; I John 4; Rom. 1:18-20 Ps. 8:3-4; 19:1-4; I John 4; Rom. 1:18-20 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 33 3df118ca-8f04-4e06-9a11-227650e39e41 Christ Be Magnified What is the story of what is on the “altar of your life?”  Are you able to find a place of rejoicing with Christ, regardless of the outcome?  

Today’s worship song helps us to see who we are passionate for and why this passion steps into our everyday places.  Because of whom Christ Jesus is and what He came to do, we can’t help proclaiming to tell the truth of who Christ is and what He has done for us to others wherever the journey takes us.  

Our old selves were crucified with Christ on the cross, and our new lives should look completely transformed into something unlike the old. They should look like Jesus.    

Our lives are meant to be lived in such a way that they make much of Jesus. Christ should be magnified by how we live our lives! This week, would you purposefully pursue making much of Jesus at work and home? Would you magnify the name of Christ by how you speak and how you act?  

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]]> Fri, 3 Nov 2023 14:38:41 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Jacob Hoover) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons What is the story of what is on the “altar of your life?”  Are you able to find a place of rejoicing with Christ, regardless of the outcome?  

Today’s worship song helps us to see who we are passionate for and why this passion steps into our everyday places.  Because of whom Christ Jesus is and what He came to do, we can’t help proclaiming to tell the truth of who Christ is and what He has done for us to others wherever the journey takes us.  

Our old selves were crucified with Christ on the cross, and our new lives should look completely transformed into something unlike the old. They should look like Jesus.    

Our lives are meant to be lived in such a way that they make much of Jesus. Christ should be magnified by how we live our lives! This week, would you purposefully pursue making much of Jesus at work and home? Would you magnify the name of Christ by how you speak and how you act?  

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]]> Christ Be Magnified Jacob Hoover 00:26:04 Luke 19:37-40; Phil. 3:7-11; 1 Cor. 15:44; 1 Thess. 5:21 Luke 19:37-40; Phil. 3:7-11; 1 Cor. 15:44; 1 Thess. 5:21 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 32 1d29a7f2-4071-4365-bec2-00ed3ad1bfd6 It is Well Who doesn’t need hope - Especially during a period of time when you experience loss?    Have you known that kind of peace in the midst of chaos in your life? Have you felt God’s love when you’ve walked through a tragedy? Is there something big and strong and comforting at the bottom of your responses to discouragement, disappointment, and loss?

In Christ, it can be well for you whatever the circumstance. He died for you. He sympathizes with your pain. He stays with you. And he promises to deliver you to himself, where he will forever guard you perfectly from sin, death, suffering, and grief.

In today’s great hymn, we find that everyone grieves and that everyone asks God why.  But how do you go on?  We God to “teach us to say” and to declare “I bear it no more!”   Atonement has come to the believer.  Christ has set it all straight and that brings tremendous peace in uncertainty.

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]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:53:14 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Who doesn’t need hope - Especially during a period of time when you experience loss?    Have you known that kind of peace in the midst of chaos in your life? Have you felt God’s love when you’ve walked through a tragedy? Is there something big and strong and comforting at the bottom of your responses to discouragement, disappointment, and loss?

In Christ, it can be well for you whatever the circumstance. He died for you. He sympathizes with your pain. He stays with you. And he promises to deliver you to himself, where he will forever guard you perfectly from sin, death, suffering, and grief.

In today’s great hymn, we find that everyone grieves and that everyone asks God why.  But how do you go on?  We God to “teach us to say” and to declare “I bear it no more!”   Atonement has come to the believer.  Christ has set it all straight and that brings tremendous peace in uncertainty.

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]]> It is Well Brian Schreiber 00:40:46 Rom. 8:17-18: Ps. 23; Is. 48:18; 66:2 Rom. 8:17-18: Ps. 23; Is. 48:18; 66:2 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 31 f8b57531-49c0-4905-a2a7-e32b4e4b4ce5 Fearless Evangelism and a Final Encouragement Today we will wrap up our series on the book of Colossians. Paul comes with a very simple plan for believers to begin to engage in evangelism. The plan is summarized very simply like this: “Let us pray to God and pursue him in order that we could make the best use of our time with unbelievers.” Paul wants us to pray to God and he wants us to pursue God so that when we have opportunities with non-believers, we make the best use of that time. We don’t have to be professionals. God doesn’t need you to feel like you have the perfect plan for evangelism. He simply wants you to be reliant. With each section we will be answering the question, “What do we learn from this about the Christian life?”

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]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:54:07 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Today we will wrap up our series on the book of Colossians. Paul comes with a very simple plan for believers to begin to engage in evangelism. The plan is summarized very simply like this: “Let us pray to God and pursue him in order that we could make the best use of our time with unbelievers.” Paul wants us to pray to God and he wants us to pursue God so that when we have opportunities with non-believers, we make the best use of that time. We don’t have to be professionals. God doesn’t need you to feel like you have the perfect plan for evangelism. He simply wants you to be reliant. With each section we will be answering the question, “What do we learn from this about the Christian life?”

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]]> Fearless Evangelism and a Final Encouragement Brian Schreiber 00:37:04 Colossians 4:2-18 Colossians 4:2-18 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 30 6b95c423-a0d1-41f1-8688-7bda81ba78bd Fearless Evangelism and a Final Encouragement Today we will wrap up our series on the book of Colossians. Paul comes with a very simple plan for believers to begin to engage in evangelism. The plan is summarized very simply like this: “Let us pray to God and pursue him in order that we could make the best use of our time with unbelievers.” Paul wants us to pray to God and he wants us to pursue God so that when we have opportunities with non-believers, we make the best use of that time. We don’t have to be professionals. God doesn’t need you to feel like you have the perfect plan for evangelism. He simply wants you to be reliant. With each section we will be answering the question, “What do we learn from this about the Christian life?”

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]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 19:26:34 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Today we will wrap up our series on the book of Colossians. Paul comes with a very simple plan for believers to begin to engage in evangelism. The plan is summarized very simply like this: “Let us pray to God and pursue him in order that we could make the best use of our time with unbelievers.” Paul wants us to pray to God and he wants us to pursue God so that when we have opportunities with non-believers, we make the best use of that time. We don’t have to be professionals. God doesn’t need you to feel like you have the perfect plan for evangelism. He simply wants you to be reliant. With each section we will be answering the question, “What do we learn from this about the Christian life?”

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]]> Fearless Evangelism and a Final Encouragement Brian Schreiber 00:42:33 Colossians 4:2-18 Colossians 4:2-18 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 29 7d7870fe-4d9a-47cd-8e2f-d93913ae10eb Freed to Obey Christ For those in Christ, there is no longer any condemnation, and with that, he defeated the enemy. No longer do we have a record of debt against us, so we no longer need to obtain right standing with God by following a set of rules. Instead, all we need to do is live in Christ. 

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]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 18:21:11 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons For those in Christ, there is no longer any condemnation, and with that, he defeated the enemy. No longer do we have a record of debt against us, so we no longer need to obtain right standing with God by following a set of rules. Instead, all we need to do is live in Christ. 

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]]> Freed to Obey Christ Brian Schreiber 00:35:56 Colossians 2:8-23 Colossians 2:8-23 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 28 8844f44d-ef3d-469f-829c-013c075e7585 Rooted and Built Up The Lord creates in us deep roots and builds in us a strong trunk and thick branches, so that we can weather the storm. And not just in the sense of, “I survived,” but weather it in the way that a live oak does—when the storm has passed, the leaves on the tree remain green. 

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:43:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The Lord creates in us deep roots and builds in us a strong trunk and thick branches, so that we can weather the storm. And not just in the sense of, “I survived,” but weather it in the way that a live oak does—when the storm has passed, the leaves on the tree remain green. 

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]]> Rooted and Built Up Brian Schreiber 00:41:21 Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 2:6-7 oh, jesus, sermon, fairfield, church, ohio, bible false full 27 8c523f37-384d-4185-8afe-4688c059d61f Is it Worth it? Are we willing to be ridiculed by the world and our family for following Jesus? Will we give up sins—sins that admittedly have pleasure but it is only momentary—to pursue a life that draws us closer to our God? Is following Jesus worth the cost? And Paul is all but shouting at us in Colossians—Yes! Yes it is! 

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]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:03:09 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Are we willing to be ridiculed by the world and our family for following Jesus? Will we give up sins—sins that admittedly have pleasure but it is only momentary—to pursue a life that draws us closer to our God? Is following Jesus worth the cost? And Paul is all but shouting at us in Colossians—Yes! Yes it is! 

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]]> Is it Worth it? Drew Staudenmaier 00:40:03 Colossians 1:24-2:5 Colossians 1:24-2:5 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 26 0a57f1b8-6f40-4baa-8aa2-324a7acce04a Christ is Supreme We are beginning a new series through the book of Colossians, and as we will see throughout our study, Paul is making the point that Christ is supreme. Paul cannot contain himself. God’s plan in the good news of our salvation is the knowledge that the Colossians need and we need. You were apart from God. An alien and hostile. But Christian, remember this: you are now found holy and blameless in Jesus Christ! That is amazing. Every sin past and every sin future is paid for by Jesus on the cross that God might find you holy and blameless. This is what has changed Paul and will change us!

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]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:34:21 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons We are beginning a new series through the book of Colossians, and as we will see throughout our study, Paul is making the point that Christ is supreme. Paul cannot contain himself. God’s plan in the good news of our salvation is the knowledge that the Colossians need and we need. You were apart from God. An alien and hostile. But Christian, remember this: you are now found holy and blameless in Jesus Christ! That is amazing. Every sin past and every sin future is paid for by Jesus on the cross that God might find you holy and blameless. This is what has changed Paul and will change us!

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]]> Christ is Supreme Brian Schreiber 00:40:17 Colossians 1:1-23 Colossians 1:1-23 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 25 e6000767-cf30-48d5-8681-22196a879e81 Favored Picturess of a Faithful Teacher It seems like more than ever we all need people in our lives that model a good teacher doing all that they can to make a dent in helping others see the need for and the greatness of a Savior, found in the person of Jesus.  Let’s look together at the impact John made during those few brief moments when all eyes were on him. In these tumultuous times, when everything seems unsettled, we need John the Baptist more than ever.  Love him or hate him, he was the real deal.  At least he wasn’t a fake.  John gave us several snap shots of what a faithful teacher can look like in a world gone made.  Let’s open his photo album and look at what we can be for others who might be ripe to see and hear.  May all come behind us find us faithful.

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]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 13:31:53 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons It seems like more than ever we all need people in our lives that model a good teacher doing all that they can to make a dent in helping others see the need for and the greatness of a Savior, found in the person of Jesus.  Let’s look together at the impact John made during those few brief moments when all eyes were on him. In these tumultuous times, when everything seems unsettled, we need John the Baptist more than ever.  Love him or hate him, he was the real deal.  At least he wasn’t a fake.  John gave us several snap shots of what a faithful teacher can look like in a world gone made.  Let’s open his photo album and look at what we can be for others who might be ripe to see and hear.  May all come behind us find us faithful.

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]]> Favored Picturess of a Faithful Teacher Brian Schreiber 00:38:04 Luke 3:7-20 Luke 3:7-20 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 24 2985804a-d652-4720-8675-71cd6446efb5 The Painful Truth About Spiritual Growth Today, why not come and look at what made John great. John the Baptist was great because he told people what they needed to hear and not what they wanted to hear. As a prophet of God, his words poured out from his inner relationship with God like fire on those who heard. He was the dead opposite of the tickling ear preacher we meet in 2 Timothy 3. That was the greatness of John the Baptist.  

We have an excerpt of some of John's preaching, and I think in that comes the transformation for any who want to hear God's message today. He was aggressive in his speaking and unafraid of anyone, that was John the Baptist.

So he was stripped, in one sense of all social graces. And he preached powerfully the word of God. His words came up from within him and poured out on the hearers like fire, and they produced opposite reactions. Either true and genuine repentance, which produce good fruit, or bitter opposition and hatred toward him which ultimately took his life. And John knew it would. But he was courageous anyway, and he always told the truth. What can we learn from him? 

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]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:32:52 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Today, why not come and look at what made John great. John the Baptist was great because he told people what they needed to hear and not what they wanted to hear. As a prophet of God, his words poured out from his inner relationship with God like fire on those who heard. He was the dead opposite of the tickling ear preacher we meet in 2 Timothy 3. That was the greatness of John the Baptist.  

We have an excerpt of some of John's preaching, and I think in that comes the transformation for any who want to hear God's message today. He was aggressive in his speaking and unafraid of anyone, that was John the Baptist.

So he was stripped, in one sense of all social graces. And he preached powerfully the word of God. His words came up from within him and poured out on the hearers like fire, and they produced opposite reactions. Either true and genuine repentance, which produce good fruit, or bitter opposition and hatred toward him which ultimately took his life. And John knew it would. But he was courageous anyway, and he always told the truth. What can we learn from him? 

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]]> The Painful Truth About Spiritual Growth Brian Schreiber 00:35:40 Matt. 3:1-12; 11:1-4 Matt. 3:1-12; 11:1-4 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 23 0fbe4033-823d-4690-9062-9fac52cefb39 Giving Perspective of Christ in the Seasons of Life The witness of John is staggering.  He took the season of his life to tell us the truth about himself, yes, but he will also testify to greatness of Jesus and give the perspective of his position with Jesus.  We must understand our identity and how it compares with Christ’s.  

With our identities, we must start with who we are NOT. We are not the Christ, and even broader than that, we are not God. John the Baptist could have been a bit less clear in how he said this. He could have let them place just a little bit of hope in him, but he didn’t! He was decisive in his response. No! I am not the Christ, nor anyone else that you’ve been expecting.   I’m way less than Him!  I’m just a pointer!    

 

So here’s my question, church. Are you pointing people to the Christ, like John the Baptist? Are we fulfilling one of your purposes as God’s people, to be his lighthouses and beacons for truth, pointing people to the Messiah, the ONE in whom you find LIFE!? Or, are you a lighthouse with its windows boarded up?  

 

You have this wonderful light, who is Jesus himself, and you’re keeping it to yourself? You have this wonderful power and boldness in you, the Holy Spirit, God himself dwelling in you, and yet you hold it in?  Let’s give Jesus His proper perspective through all of the seasons of our lives.

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:57:06 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The witness of John is staggering.  He took the season of his life to tell us the truth about himself, yes, but he will also testify to greatness of Jesus and give the perspective of his position with Jesus.  We must understand our identity and how it compares with Christ’s.  

With our identities, we must start with who we are NOT. We are not the Christ, and even broader than that, we are not God. John the Baptist could have been a bit less clear in how he said this. He could have let them place just a little bit of hope in him, but he didn’t! He was decisive in his response. No! I am not the Christ, nor anyone else that you’ve been expecting.   I’m way less than Him!  I’m just a pointer!    

 

So here’s my question, church. Are you pointing people to the Christ, like John the Baptist? Are we fulfilling one of your purposes as God’s people, to be his lighthouses and beacons for truth, pointing people to the Messiah, the ONE in whom you find LIFE!? Or, are you a lighthouse with its windows boarded up?  

 

You have this wonderful light, who is Jesus himself, and you’re keeping it to yourself? You have this wonderful power and boldness in you, the Holy Spirit, God himself dwelling in you, and yet you hold it in?  Let’s give Jesus His proper perspective through all of the seasons of our lives.

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]]> Giving Perspective of Christ in the Seasons of Life Brian Schreiber 00:39:42 John 1:19-34;3:22-36 John 1:19-34;3:22-36 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 22 77eaa34c-053f-4cc3-9ad1-4da3a2befa49 A Man Sent from God Wouldn’t it be awesome to meet the greatest man who ever lived?  Do you know who that is?  It is not Jesus. That is a good answer - but He is, after all, God.  Do you know who the greatest man was who ever lived?   His name is John, John the Baptist.  I say that because that is what Jesus said.

Matthew 11:11 “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist!”  

There are not many people that the Bible gives us as much detail on as John the Baptist - yet his ministry probably only lasted about 6 months. He was unlike anybody else in the Bible - would strike fear in the average pastor now-a-days. I think John the Baptist would have sent even the best of us looking for cover.

He was crude, strong, yet humble. His diet was very weird and his wardrobe very limited. He had godly parents; a supernatural birth and was filled with the Spirit. The spirit of Elijah was on him and he was the for-runner of the Lord.  He would not have lasted one Sunday in most churches in the West. Yet Jesus calls him the greatest man who ever lived.   So come and learn about A Man Sent From God.

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]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:12:24 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons Wouldn’t it be awesome to meet the greatest man who ever lived?  Do you know who that is?  It is not Jesus. That is a good answer - but He is, after all, God.  Do you know who the greatest man was who ever lived?   His name is John, John the Baptist.  I say that because that is what Jesus said.

Matthew 11:11 “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist!”  

There are not many people that the Bible gives us as much detail on as John the Baptist - yet his ministry probably only lasted about 6 months. He was unlike anybody else in the Bible - would strike fear in the average pastor now-a-days. I think John the Baptist would have sent even the best of us looking for cover.

He was crude, strong, yet humble. His diet was very weird and his wardrobe very limited. He had godly parents; a supernatural birth and was filled with the Spirit. The spirit of Elijah was on him and he was the for-runner of the Lord.  He would not have lasted one Sunday in most churches in the West. Yet Jesus calls him the greatest man who ever lived.   So come and learn about A Man Sent From God.

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]]> A Man Sent from God Brian Schreiber 00:38:19 John 1:6-8; Matt. 11:7-19 John 1:6-8; Matt. 11:7-19 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 21 6bcf83b2-5c12-4523-9190-dad2ed1fe538 The Sin Nobody Will Admit To... This last of Deca(10) is probably the most comprehensive and the one that we need victory over more than all.  Covetousness.  Coveting means desiring something that doesn’t belong to you.  

Coveting makes people greedy and causes them to steal.  It drives people to kill, for their own ends.  It gives rise to unbridled lust  that can lead to adultery. It endangers mutual trust and causes people to lie to obtain what they don’t have – money, power, prestige or praise.  This commandment is comprehensive to the others that God gives. Coveting affects every human life – both those who chase God and those that don’t. But Christ taught sacrifice and selflessness.  Are you satisfied with just Jesus?  Paul was.  Only the Holy Spirt can restore our hearts to their intended balance.  Complete surrender to the lordship of Christ  will do.

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]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:33:32 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons This last of Deca(10) is probably the most comprehensive and the one that we need victory over more than all.  Covetousness.  Coveting means desiring something that doesn’t belong to you.  

Coveting makes people greedy and causes them to steal.  It drives people to kill, for their own ends.  It gives rise to unbridled lust  that can lead to adultery. It endangers mutual trust and causes people to lie to obtain what they don’t have – money, power, prestige or praise.  This commandment is comprehensive to the others that God gives. Coveting affects every human life – both those who chase God and those that don’t. But Christ taught sacrifice and selflessness.  Are you satisfied with just Jesus?  Paul was.  Only the Holy Spirt can restore our hearts to their intended balance.  Complete surrender to the lordship of Christ  will do.

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]]> The Sin Nobody Will Admit To... Brian Schreiber 00:36:27 Ex. 20:17; James 4:1-3; Luke 12:31 Ex. 20:17; James 4:1-3; Luke 12:31 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 20 8a3a82ca-5cb1-4fa5-9132-c1c57ece2556 Truth or Consequences We know that Jesus says of himself, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”  God’s very nature is truth.  God cannot lie.  Lying, stretching or manipulating the truth can become second nature to us, even after conversion toward Jesus. It is a complicated habit to break. You owe your “neighbor” what they deserve - to go back let them know you lied and straighten it out.Lying certainly ruins both your reputation and your neighbor’s. But the most destructive living lie is the lie by telling lies we tell ourselves about ourselves.  We identify ourselves as the world sees us and not as God sees us.  This must change for growth and obedience.  Allow God’s Word to help.

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]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 17:18:27 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons We know that Jesus says of himself, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”  God’s very nature is truth.  God cannot lie.  Lying, stretching or manipulating the truth can become second nature to us, even after conversion toward Jesus. It is a complicated habit to break. You owe your “neighbor” what they deserve - to go back let them know you lied and straighten it out.Lying certainly ruins both your reputation and your neighbor’s. But the most destructive living lie is the lie by telling lies we tell ourselves about ourselves.  We identify ourselves as the world sees us and not as God sees us.  This must change for growth and obedience.  Allow God’s Word to help.

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]]> Truth or Consequences Brian Schreiber 00:32:11 Ex. 20:16; Acts 5:1-10; Col. 3:9; Ex. 20:16; Acts 5:1-10; Col. 3:9; jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 19 b72e7d3f-a0fc-4514-9c49-56d43217af5f Stop, Thief – Finders Keepers The eighth commandment has been widely broken by both believers and unbelievers.  When looking at scripture, there are many examples of various ways this commandment can be broken.  A lot of theft is not direct, but indirect.  God even mentions how we can steal from Him. The New Testament clearly says, “you are not your own; you were bought with a price.”  Christ is our owner.  We are His creation.  We belong to Him.  Do we fail to give ourselves completely over to Him?  Are we stealing what is already His?

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]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 16:55:16 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Greg Sunderhaus) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons The eighth commandment has been widely broken by both believers and unbelievers.  When looking at scripture, there are many examples of various ways this commandment can be broken.  A lot of theft is not direct, but indirect.  God even mentions how we can steal from Him. The New Testament clearly says, “you are not your own; you were bought with a price.”  Christ is our owner.  We are His creation.  We belong to Him.  Do we fail to give ourselves completely over to Him?  Are we stealing what is already His?

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]]> Stop, Thief – Finders Keepers Greg Sunderhaus 00:30:29 Ex. 20:15; Matt. 21:33-41; Mal. 3:8; 1 Cor. 6:9-10 Ex. 20:15; Matt. 21:33-41; Mal. 3:8; 1 Cor. 6:9-10 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 18 d2e96de5-f9de-4f94-a8e8-4b6e747a3059 The Destructive Power of Adultery of the Heart (Drew Staudenmaier) Why did God give the 10 commandments and all the other commandments we find in the Bible? Is it because He gets some dictator-like satisfaction out of people following some arbitrary rules?... Or could it be that maybe God doesn’t enjoy watching His creation suffer?... As we study the prohibition of adultery we will delve into why you can trust God as a good and wise creator who really does love his creation and knows what is best for it. We will also examine some of the implications and challenges that people have presented against God’s designs for humanity and how you can witness the goodness of God to the world around you!

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]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:54:25 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Drew Staudenmaier) Why did God give the 10 commandments and all the other commandments we find in the Bible? Is it because He gets some dictator-like satisfaction out of people following some arbitrary rules?... Or could it be that maybe God doesn’t enjoy watching His creation suffer?... As we study the prohibition of adultery we will delve into why you can trust God as a good and wise creator who really does love his creation and knows what is best for it. We will also examine some of the implications and challenges that people have presented against God’s designs for humanity and how you can witness the goodness of God to the world around you!

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]]> The Destructive Power of Adultery of the Heart Drew Staudenmaier 00:40:16 Ex. 20:14; Matt. 5:27-32; Eph. 5:3; Rom. 12:2 Ex. 20:14; Matt. 5:27-32; Eph. 5:3; Rom. 12:2 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 17 1509330b-ccfd-49c7-b15a-bc3733c54597 Murder in the Mouth (Brian Schreiber) – This commandment lifts human life to the very highest level.  Life is God’s gift, and we had better not tamper with it.  No person can restore life once it’s ended.  But before we write off that this command is only for murderers, let’s not lose sight of what Jesus brings to the command.  That changes everything.  Come and find out how. 

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:58:14 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – This commandment lifts human life to the very highest level.  Life is God’s gift, and we had better not tamper with it.  No person can restore life once it’s ended.  But before we write off that this command is only for murderers, let’s not lose sight of what Jesus brings to the command.  That changes everything.  Come and find out how. 

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]]> Murder in the Mouth Brian Schreiber 00:40:06 Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-26; Matt. 16:21-23 Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-26; Matt. 16:21-23 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 16 d6788227-2359-4232-8f11-1ece3b5eabc1 Forever Children (Brian Schreiber) – When you first look at the fifth commandment it seems to just be directed at children – what they need to do in honoring their father and mother.  Yet, for many, childhood is not a place they want to return to.  It is filled with bad memories of past that doesn’t feel like honoring.  But what we find out in this command is that you and I are forever children to a Heavenly Father.  How do you live to honor those you who want the best for you?  Let’s find out. 

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]]> Sun, 2 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – When you first look at the fifth commandment it seems to just be directed at children – what they need to do in honoring their father and mother.  Yet, for many, childhood is not a place they want to return to.  It is filled with bad memories of past that doesn’t feel like honoring.  But what we find out in this command is that you and I are forever children to a Heavenly Father.  How do you live to honor those you who want the best for you?  Let’s find out. 

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]]> Forever Children Brian Schreiber 00:40:12 Ex. 20:12; Eph.6:1-4 Ex. 20:12; Eph.6:1-4 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 15 7d597c7b-4fc9-4455-bbba-94125ddee516 Take Time for God (Brian Schreiber)-There is no question our schedules can get the best of us.  They demand attention.  Many times our schedules and excuses us to find time to slow down, to properly rest. In today’s commandment we discover that God wasn’t above resting.  It’s strange that with all of the other commandments, they come down strong and understandable.  It is no different with this command.  God pressed pause in His life.  What makes you think that you can do anything less?  Let’s find out how we can “Be still and know that He is God!”  What’s this look like in our world? 

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]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber)-There is no question our schedules can get the best of us.  They demand attention.  Many times our schedules and excuses us to find time to slow down, to properly rest. In today’s commandment we discover that God wasn’t above resting.  It’s strange that with all of the other commandments, they come down strong and understandable.  It is no different with this command.  God pressed pause in His life.  What makes you think that you can do anything less?  Let’s find out how we can “Be still and know that He is God!”  What’s this look like in our world? 

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]]> Take Time for God Brian Schreiber 00:44:32 Ex. 20:8-11; Deut. 5:15; Matt. 12:1-14 Ex. 20:8-11; Deut. 5:15; Matt. 12:1-14 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 14 85732117-f009-4927-880c-213154542f68 Taking God Seriously (Brian Schreiber) - Every Commandment has its problems. Some are difficult to understand, others are difficult to interpret, and some are difficult to apply. The Third Commandment presents us with a unique problem: We understand it all too well – “do not use the Lord’s name in vain.” This is not a commandment about swearing. Or at least we can say that’s certainly not the main point.  The issue is whether or not you take God’s name seriously. The key to understanding the Third Commandment lies in properly understanding the phrase “in vain.” The Hebrew expression means “lightly, frivolously, loosely or casually.” To take God’s name “in vain” means to use it in a light, frivolous or casual way.  The old adage is true “there is a lot in a name” – especially God’s.

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]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) - Every Commandment has its problems. Some are difficult to understand, others are difficult to interpret, and some are difficult to apply. The Third Commandment presents us with a unique problem: We understand it all too well – “do not use the Lord’s name in vain.” This is not a commandment about swearing. Or at least we can say that’s certainly not the main point.  The issue is whether or not you take God’s name seriously. The key to understanding the Third Commandment lies in properly understanding the phrase “in vain.” The Hebrew expression means “lightly, frivolously, loosely or casually.” To take God’s name “in vain” means to use it in a light, frivolous or casual way.  The old adage is true “there is a lot in a name” – especially God’s.

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]]> Taking God Seriously Brian Schreiber 00:37:53 Ex. 20:7; Matt. 6:9; Acts 4:10-12 Ex. 20:7; Matt. 6:9; Acts 4:10-12 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 13 6af95b88-ca5f-48ba-b2fb-ba9edeca46b5 No Pictures Allowed Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons No Pictures Allowed Brian Schreiber 00:37:04 (Brian Schreiber) One commercial for photography sited in their ad: “Image is everything!” God couldn’t agree more. When attending a theatrical show, you will hear many times, No photography is allowed during the performance. They want to sell you pictures outside. You might hear the same words used in a museum or sites in Washington D.C. security issues are spoken of. These verses before us this week make it pretty clear that God doesn’t want His picture taken either. Nor does He want a statue made, or any other type of an image. The second of the Ten Commandments is really misunderstood by some because they have never been exposed to true idol worship, to comprehend exactly what God is saying. However, there are truths given in these verses that we all need to learn and apply. We all have created idols. (Brian Schreiber) One commercial for photography sited in their ad: “Image is everything!” God couldn’t agree more. When attending a theatrical show, you will hear many times, No photography is allowed during the performance. They want to sell you pictures outside. You might hear the same words used in a museum or sites in Washington D.C. security issues are spoken of. These verses before us this week make it pretty clear that God doesn’t want His picture taken either. Nor does He want a statue made, or any other type of an image. The second of the Ten Commandments is really misunderstood by some because they have never been exposed to true idol worship, to comprehend exactly what God is saying. However, there are truths given in these verses that we all need to learn and apply. We all have created idols. jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 12 5f003f63-d5a7-42ed-8a41-65c3998c60a0 Who’s on First? (Brian Schreiber) – The old Abbot and Costello skit was a constant question as to who was on first base.  It was very funny!  However, the question in this message is “Who’s on First in your life?”  This is the basic idea of the first commandment given by God.  The issue must be settled in your mind if you are serious about serving the Lord.  So many things are in battle for what’s first at times. God knew we’d struggle with this. God wants to tell us who must be on first if our lives are to be everything they can for the glory of God. 

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]]> Sun, 4 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – The old Abbot and Costello skit was a constant question as to who was on first base.  It was very funny!  However, the question in this message is “Who’s on First in your life?”  This is the basic idea of the first commandment given by God.  The issue must be settled in your mind if you are serious about serving the Lord.  So many things are in battle for what’s first at times. God knew we’d struggle with this. God wants to tell us who must be on first if our lives are to be everything they can for the glory of God. 

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]]> Who’s on First? Brian Schreiber 00:42:49 Ex. 20:1-3; Matt. 22:35-40; 1 Cor. 8:5-6 Ex. 20:1-3; Matt. 22:35-40; 1 Cor. 8:5-6 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 11 ff74f586-2892-410e-b591-90fdedd91665 Living in the Light of His Return (David Noll) Summary and wrap up of 2 Peter

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]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (David Noll) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (David Noll) Summary and wrap up of 2 Peter

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]]> Living in the Light of His Return David Noll 00:28:06 2 Peter 3:14-18 2 Peter 3:14-18 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 10 219dd7aa-a951-4a13-a955-77214cc37ce6 God is not Slow (Brian Schreiber) – We can sometimes really be impatient with God. We think that He’s not fast enough for us. But in todays text from Peter, he is going to let us know that God is not slow at His return. Though these verse, we will see that just because the clock has ticked off 2000 plus years since Jesus promised He would return, we shouldn’t think God is slow. God is not slow, He’s patient and working to save all who would come to Him in repentance and faith. The point Peter is making is that when God’s promises seem slow in coming, God is not slow where time is concerned. Time to God is not the issue whether it is a thousand years or one day. The reason Jesus has not returned yet is not because the date hasn’t arrived but it’s because God is merciful and waiting for the last person to believe. Because “God is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” God, slow? No. God is sure! 

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]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – We can sometimes really be impatient with God. We think that He’s not fast enough for us. But in todays text from Peter, he is going to let us know that God is not slow at His return. Though these verse, we will see that just because the clock has ticked off 2000 plus years since Jesus promised He would return, we shouldn’t think God is slow. God is not slow, He’s patient and working to save all who would come to Him in repentance and faith. The point Peter is making is that when God’s promises seem slow in coming, God is not slow where time is concerned. Time to God is not the issue whether it is a thousand years or one day. The reason Jesus has not returned yet is not because the date hasn’t arrived but it’s because God is merciful and waiting for the last person to believe. Because “God is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” God, slow? No. God is sure! 

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]]> God is not Slow Brian Schreiber 00:38:08 2 Peter 3:1-13 2 Peter 3:1-13 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 9 5b5ed507-8ca4-4d53-a445-3d0ac788d44c God is Our Rescuer (Brian Schreiber) – I don’t know about you, but most of us need rescuing more than just once.  We step in “cow piles” all the time.  We need rescuing. Peter knows this from experience in his own life and the lives of those he sees in God’s Word. God did not spare unrepentant sinners in Noah’s day and he didn’t spare unrepentant sinners in Sodom and Gomorrah. But the really good news is that according to Romans 8:32 He did not spare His own Son! Friends, there is no way of escaping out of Hell once you’re there. But Jesus said in John 5:24 that there’s a way of escaping before you enter: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” Peter will make it clear fro those growing up in grace, you don’t have to go to Hell. God has provided a way of escape for you. God has spoken clearly. He has not lost His voice and His volume is not weak as He loudly proclaims that You Can Be Rescued!

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]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – I don’t know about you, but most of us need rescuing more than just once.  We step in “cow piles” all the time.  We need rescuing. Peter knows this from experience in his own life and the lives of those he sees in God’s Word. God did not spare unrepentant sinners in Noah’s day and he didn’t spare unrepentant sinners in Sodom and Gomorrah. But the really good news is that according to Romans 8:32 He did not spare His own Son! Friends, there is no way of escaping out of Hell once you’re there. But Jesus said in John 5:24 that there’s a way of escaping before you enter: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” Peter will make it clear fro those growing up in grace, you don’t have to go to Hell. God has provided a way of escape for you. God has spoken clearly. He has not lost His voice and His volume is not weak as He loudly proclaims that You Can Be Rescued!

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]]> God is Our Rescuer Brian Schreiber 00:42:04 2 Peter 2:4-9 2 Peter 2:4-9 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 8 c81c8583-7aa7-4feb-bc5c-10771ea75497 Spotting False Prophets (Brian Schreiber) How many of you like watching infomercials? Any proud owners of the Sham-Wow, the Snuggie or the Perfect Bacon Bowl here today? An article in the Quad-City Times called, “Infomercial Tricks That Can Trash Your Cash Supply.” Here’s part of what it said: “Infomercials that sell shampoos, zit creams and the latest weight loss gadgets can be hard to turn away from…not all of them are misleading but many are…you have to be careful and aware that the $19.95 price touted often will wind up being a lot more.” The main point of the article is that consumers need to beware of false advertising. 2 Peter 2:1-3 warns Christ followers to beware of false teachers. Growing up in the grace of God is knowing and discerning when it’s not being taught and directed by God’s Word.  Come and find out what Peter was concerned about.

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]]> Sun, 7 May 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) How many of you like watching infomercials? Any proud owners of the Sham-Wow, the Snuggie or the Perfect Bacon Bowl here today? An article in the Quad-City Times called, “Infomercial Tricks That Can Trash Your Cash Supply.” Here’s part of what it said: “Infomercials that sell shampoos, zit creams and the latest weight loss gadgets can be hard to turn away from…not all of them are misleading but many are…you have to be careful and aware that the $19.95 price touted often will wind up being a lot more.” The main point of the article is that consumers need to beware of false advertising. 2 Peter 2:1-3 warns Christ followers to beware of false teachers. Growing up in the grace of God is knowing and discerning when it’s not being taught and directed by God’s Word.  Come and find out what Peter was concerned about.

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]]> Spotting False Prophets Brian Schreiber 00:37:05 2 Peter 2:1-3 2 Peter 2:1-3 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 7 9a817891-0259-4bc3-8aba-5722add3e0e8 Make Every Effort to Grow (Brian Schreiber) - Listen to how an article from the Washington Post begins: “It is every pilot’s worst nightmare to hear strange sounds coming from a plane.  An exploding engine.  A cracking exhaust valve.  The metallic ping of a bolt sheering under pressure.  At 35,000 feet, even the smallest of sounds can signal serious trouble.  So it was surely a frightening moment on Monday when an Alaska Airlines pilot heard a banging noise only a few minutes after takeoff. “The problem wasn’t a broken instrument, however, but rather a drowsy luggage handler. Passengers on the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles were shocked when their plane returned to the airport almost immediately after taking off. They were even more stunned when rescue workers waiting on the tarmac popped open the plane’s cargo hold and removed an airport employee. The employee had apparently dozed off while loading suitcases and woken up in the sky.” This got me thinking about the Christian life.  Some Christians have fallen asleep surrounded by baggage and as a result they’ve been grounded.  Friend, listen.  You can’t take off spiritually if you’re asleep and you won’t fly if you’ve bedded down with your baggage.

We’re going to see  that there can be no coasting for Christians.  Second Peter 1:5-11 will help remind you that if you want to grow in grace you can’t be spiritual sluggards or pew potatoes.  You have to make every effort to grow up in grace.

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]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) - Listen to how an article from the Washington Post begins: “It is every pilot’s worst nightmare to hear strange sounds coming from a plane.  An exploding engine.  A cracking exhaust valve.  The metallic ping of a bolt sheering under pressure.  At 35,000 feet, even the smallest of sounds can signal serious trouble.  So it was surely a frightening moment on Monday when an Alaska Airlines pilot heard a banging noise only a few minutes after takeoff. “The problem wasn’t a broken instrument, however, but rather a drowsy luggage handler. Passengers on the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles were shocked when their plane returned to the airport almost immediately after taking off. They were even more stunned when rescue workers waiting on the tarmac popped open the plane’s cargo hold and removed an airport employee. The employee had apparently dozed off while loading suitcases and woken up in the sky.” This got me thinking about the Christian life.  Some Christians have fallen asleep surrounded by baggage and as a result they’ve been grounded.  Friend, listen.  You can’t take off spiritually if you’re asleep and you won’t fly if you’ve bedded down with your baggage.

We’re going to see  that there can be no coasting for Christians.  Second Peter 1:5-11 will help remind you that if you want to grow in grace you can’t be spiritual sluggards or pew potatoes.  You have to make every effort to grow up in grace.

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]]> Make Every Effort to Grow Brian Schreiber 00:36:38 2 Peter 1:5-11 2 Peter 1:5-11 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 6 3d75d5e4-22c5-413c-807f-e78dadd29fcd You Have All You Need (Brian Schreiber) His divine nature has granted to you all things that pertain to life and godliness.”(1:3) I guess, of all people, Peter really got that. So if you’re living a godly life, why is that? If you’re living, and you have that relationship, that intimacy with God, why is it? It’s not because you were such a great person or you earned this somehow. It says “His divine power granted that to you. In fact, I love this phrase, He’s granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. So God’s nature has given everyone who calls himself a believer in Jesus Christ, He’s given everything you need for a godly life. Do you believe that? Do you believe God has given everything you need for life and godliness? So then, the question is if you’re not living a godly life, whose fault is that? That’s right. Your wife. Your husband. Your kid. Your whatever. Your pastor. We do this. We blame, don’t we? And we say, ‘Well, if only my friends, they were supposed to hold me accountable…they didn’t call me just in time…’ We have no excuse.  Peter wants you to know – God  “has given you everything you need, all things that pertain to life and godliness.” You have all you need!  

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]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) His divine nature has granted to you all things that pertain to life and godliness.”(1:3) I guess, of all people, Peter really got that. So if you’re living a godly life, why is that? If you’re living, and you have that relationship, that intimacy with God, why is it? It’s not because you were such a great person or you earned this somehow. It says “His divine power granted that to you. In fact, I love this phrase, He’s granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. So God’s nature has given everyone who calls himself a believer in Jesus Christ, He’s given everything you need for a godly life. Do you believe that? Do you believe God has given everything you need for life and godliness? So then, the question is if you’re not living a godly life, whose fault is that? That’s right. Your wife. Your husband. Your kid. Your whatever. Your pastor. We do this. We blame, don’t we? And we say, ‘Well, if only my friends, they were supposed to hold me accountable…they didn’t call me just in time…’ We have no excuse.  Peter wants you to know – God  “has given you everything you need, all things that pertain to life and godliness.” You have all you need!  

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]]> You Have All You Need Brian Schreiber 00:42:13 2 Peter 1:1-4 2 Peter 1:1-4 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 5 cdda6bbf-a5cc-4be3-a5b1-cefda81d961e His Scars – Our Life (Brian Schreiber) Mary Magdalene and Thomas were experiencing some scars in their lives in the after moments of Jesus’ cruel treatment and death on the cross. On the one hand, Mary had scars with crying  about someone stealing her Savior’s body.  And on the other, Thomas’ scars reached into his doubts and insecurities about the truth of whom Jesus said He was for everyone.  Many have been scarred by these same realities. The scars of a resurrected Jesus remind us that we cannot simply skip from the celebrations of Palm Sunday to Easter morning. But these leftover scars help us remember the dark days between the two and the suffering Jesus went through to justify our sins.  May you never forget your Lord and your God, who took the fall for you.   He suffered on the messy cross and was crucified , died and yet who rose again!  This One knows your pain and His scars are scars of life for you!  

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]]> Sun, 9 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) Mary Magdalene and Thomas were experiencing some scars in their lives in the after moments of Jesus’ cruel treatment and death on the cross. On the one hand, Mary had scars with crying  about someone stealing her Savior’s body.  And on the other, Thomas’ scars reached into his doubts and insecurities about the truth of whom Jesus said He was for everyone.  Many have been scarred by these same realities. The scars of a resurrected Jesus remind us that we cannot simply skip from the celebrations of Palm Sunday to Easter morning. But these leftover scars help us remember the dark days between the two and the suffering Jesus went through to justify our sins.  May you never forget your Lord and your God, who took the fall for you.   He suffered on the messy cross and was crucified , died and yet who rose again!  This One knows your pain and His scars are scars of life for you!  

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]]> His Scars – Our Life Brian Schreiber 00:42:24 John 20:1-2; 11-29 John 20:1-2; 11-29 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 4 c6578216-08af-468b-8e7d-3e70aac32df5 His Wounds – Our Healing (Brian Schreiber) – Jesus is going to make His way into Jerusalem for what seems to be a regular thing to do in celebrating the Passover.  Celebration and anointing will take place in His life, but Jesus knows that wounds will come; scars will be on His body.  God will be scarred by insults just a few days later by this same crowd.  Jesus will be wounded – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

For you, God doesn’t give you scars to remind you that you have been hurt.  God gives you God gives you scars to remind you that you have been healed, you’ve been delivered, and you’ve been set free – by Him!  Your scars should remind you and the rest of the world that they belong to Jesus.  Thanks be to God for scars and for knowing that Jesus has scars that will heal.  They may look ugly to some, but because of Jesus, they are so, so beautiful.    

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]]> Sun, 2 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber) – Jesus is going to make His way into Jerusalem for what seems to be a regular thing to do in celebrating the Passover.  Celebration and anointing will take place in His life, but Jesus knows that wounds will come; scars will be on His body.  God will be scarred by insults just a few days later by this same crowd.  Jesus will be wounded – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

For you, God doesn’t give you scars to remind you that you have been hurt.  God gives you God gives you scars to remind you that you have been healed, you’ve been delivered, and you’ve been set free – by Him!  Your scars should remind you and the rest of the world that they belong to Jesus.  Thanks be to God for scars and for knowing that Jesus has scars that will heal.  They may look ugly to some, but because of Jesus, they are so, so beautiful.    

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]]> His Wounds – Our Healing Brian Schreiber 00:39:40 John 12 John 12 jesus, sermon, church, bible, fairfield oh false full 3 5426393f-4724-4c31-a3d0-346ecf47d9fc Speak Through Scripture (Brian Schreiber). Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried, and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! So many things are produced for us now, especially in written form, that can help bring confidence and help in our lives.  But the Word of God is truly a place where life speaks into others.  When no words of help can come, it’s His promises, His truth and His words that bring life to people. Speak the Word. Now, what do I mean by speaking the word? It is basically this – speaking the Word just simply means taking authority in life. That is, we take power over our conditions. How do go about speaking through Scripture?  This sermon will provide some help on what to do next when trying to speak to someone else and provide life and strength for them. 

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]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Brian Schreiber) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Brian Schreiber). Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried, and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! So many things are produced for us now, especially in written form, that can help bring confidence and help in our lives.  But the Word of God is truly a place where life speaks into others.  When no words of help can come, it’s His promises, His truth and His words that bring life to people. Speak the Word. Now, what do I mean by speaking the word? It is basically this – speaking the Word just simply means taking authority in life. That is, we take power over our conditions. How do go about speaking through Scripture?  This sermon will provide some help on what to do next when trying to speak to someone else and provide life and strength for them. 

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]]> Speak Through Scripture Brian Schreiber 00:39:03 Psalm 119, Matthew 24:35 Psalm 119, Matthew 24:35 oh, sermon, fairfield, church, speak life false full 2 b8674f62-42b0-4cdb-9e7a-600f2e911012 Speak Through Connecting (Drew Staudenmaier) Paul Tripp says “What happens in the messiness of relationships is that our hearts are revealed, our weaknesses are exposed, and we start coming to the end ourselves. Only when this happens do we reach out for the help God alone can provide.”  The truth is, we can speak life bets into others when we are connected with them. Nearly every page of the Bible declares that life works better with deep friendships.  How can you learn to love if no one else is around?  How can you learn humility living alone?  How can you learn kindness or gentleness or goodness in isolation?  How can you learn patience unless someone puts yours to the test?  It comes best when you connect with others. We will look at how we can better speak life into one another when when we are in connection with one another.  Jesus made connections to speak life and so we must as well. 

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]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:15:00 +0000 info@werfcc.com (Drew Staudenmaier) https://www.werfcc.com/sermons (Drew Staudenmaier) Paul Tripp says “What happens in the messiness of relationships is that our hearts are revealed, our weaknesses are exposed, and we start coming to the end ourselves. Only when this happens do we reach out for the help God alone can provide.”  The truth is, we can speak life bets into others when we are connected with them. Nearly every page of the Bible declares that life works better with deep friendships.  How can you learn to love if no one else is around?  How can you learn humility living alone?  How can you learn kindness or gentleness or goodness in isolation?  How can you learn patience unless someone puts yours to the test?  It comes best when you connect with others. We will look at how we can better speak life into one another when when we are in connection with one another.  Jesus made connections to speak life and so we must as well. 

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]]> Speak Through Connecting Drew Staudenmaier 00:41:29 Acts 2:42-46; 2 Tim. 2:2; Eph. 2:21-22; John 15:1-9 Acts 2:42-46; 2 Tim. 2:2; Eph. 2:21-22; John 15:1-9 oh, sermon, acts, fairfield, church, bible false full 1