Daryl Updike

Join us as we continue in Ephesians 4:3–7, building on our discussion of vv. 1–3 to show how the character Paul describes is necessary for and enables the kind of unity he calls us to. Tucked away in his comments is the potent metaphor of the church as a body, which we take the time to discuss at length. Paul’s portrait of our mutual interdependenc…

Martin Wagner February 16, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Martin Wagner

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

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Matt Cadora

James Lim

Pastor Tony's sermon, "Jesus Feeds the Multitude," based on Matthew 14:13-21, explores one of Jesus’ best-known miracles, the feeding of the five thousand. Walking through the text he first looks at how the miracle unfolds, highlighting Christ’s active compassion, His challenge to the disciples to meet the crowd’s need, and his provision of the res…

Andrew Barshinger

Brian Groot

In his sermon “The Hardening of Herod’s Heart,” Pastor Tony considers a flashback concerning Herod and John the Baptist in Matthew 14:1–12. More important than all of the political intrigue is the way in which Herod models how sin devastates and hardens the human heart. We consider in turn how sin breeds fear, how fear then compounds sin, and how c…

Jason Sterling February 9, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Jason Sterling

Ken Larter

Amen. Mark 1, beginning in verse 14. Now, after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel. ‘ Passing alongside the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea, for they …

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Matt Cadora

In the opening verses of Ephesians 4 Paul turns from his doctrinal section to focus on application—and yet the way he does so keeps us firmly anchored in the glories of Christ’s work as the foundation of our conduct. Listen in as we explore Paul’s glance back at our calling even as he moves forward into an exposition of how we therefore walk in the…

Matt Cadora

Ryan Broadhurst

Brian Groot

In his sermon "Belief and Understanding," Pastor Tony leads us through Matthew 13:51–58. He highlights first the blessing of belief, emphasizing the disciples' affirmation of understanding in verse 51. Second, he speaks of the delight of discipleship, describing the "householder" in verse 52 who brings forth both new and old treasures, symbolizing …

Jason Sterling February 2, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Faith Presbyterian Church

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10An Unshakable ChurchFaith OPC

I’ve quoted this before, but from rabbi Jacob Milner in his commentary on Leviticus, Words fall from our lips like the dead leaves of autumn, but rituals endure with repetition. They are visual and participatory. They embed themselves in memory at a young age, reinforced with each enactment. When a ritual fails because it either lacks content or is…

Matt Cadora

Rev. Mike Yurik

In his sermon, "Treasure New and Old," Pastor Tony explores the parables in Matthew 13:44-52, highlighting the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. He emphasizes first, the surpassing worth of this kingdom. Like a treasure hidden in a field, it is so valuable that all else is willingly sacrificed to obtain it. Second, he speaks of the surpassing joy ex…

Brian Groot

Jamie Peterson January 26, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Jamie Peterson

Faith OPC

The Eucharist, which is simply the Greek word for giving thanks, the breaking of bread, love feast. All these have been names used for this central Christian sacrament. And yet with such lofty names, it seems so strange that within the Christian church, it is so divisive at so many levels. We look to the reading of God’s word. If you please join me…

James Lim

James Lim

Matt Cadora

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Brian Groot

Matthew 13:24–43 “The Wheat, the Tares, and the Kingdom” The Spread of the Kingdom is Hidden vv. 31–35 The Growth of the Kingdom is Opposed vv. 38–39 The End of the Kingdom is Blessing vv. 41–43

Martin Wagner January 19, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Martin Wagner

Brian Groot

James Lim

James Lim

It’s a delight to bring God’s word to you this morning. In preparation of reading his word, let us pray for this. This comes out of Psalm 119, the section titled Lamed. Let us pray. Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens, and your faithfulness endures to all generations. You have established the earth, and it stands fast. Lord, b…

Matt Cadora

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Matthew 13:1–23 “You Have Not Because You Ask Not” Consider the Parable vv. 1–9 Consider the Purpose vv. 10–17 Consider the Explanation vv. 18–23

Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Jason Sterling January 12, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL Bulletin Thank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.Jason Sterling

Richard Ellis

James Lim

James Lim