After wrapping up 2023 with a theme of courage, the Fredericktown Church of Christ invites you to join us in our journey through 2024 as we focus our minds on The Power of Faith. This series of lessons will provide two lessons per month focusing on four main aspects of our faith: Why I Believe, The Blessings of Faith, Growing Your Faith, and Living By Faith.
Join Us in Our Study of Faith
At the Fredericktown Church of Christ, we extend a warm invitation to everyone seeking to deepen their understanding of faith. Our study of faith is not just an intellectual pursuit but a transformative experience that touches every aspect of our lives. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or have been walking this path for years, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
A Community of Seekers
One of the greatest joys of our study of faith is the community that accompanies it. We believe that faith is not meant to be a solitary endeavor but a shared exploration. In our church family, you will find a diverse group of individuals who come from different walks of life and bring varying perspectives. We strive to foster an environment of respect, love, and open-mindedness where everyone can contribute and learn from one another.
Deepening Our Understanding
Through our study of faith, we seek to dive deeper into the timeless truths found in the Bible. Together, we explore and discuss the scriptures, seeking to uncover the richness and relevance of God's word in our daily lives. We recognize that faith is not static but grows as we delve into its depths. Our study will provide an opportunity for thoughtful reflections, and sincere questioning that will allow us to grow individually and collectively in our faith.
Nurturing Spiritual Growth
Our study of faith goes beyond acquiring knowledge; it endeavors to nurture spiritual growth. As we learn more about God's character, His promises, and His teachings, we are transformed from the inside out. We seek to develop a profound connection with God, allowing His love and grace to shape our attitudes, values, and actions. Our study provides a firm foundation that equips us to face life's challenges with courage, compassion, and a sense of purpose.
Practical Application
While the study of faith is essential, it is equally important to put our learnings into practice. We believe that true faith manifests itself in our relationships, our service to others, and our commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus. Whether it be at work, in school, or any activities one may be involved with, we encourage our members to embody the love and compassion of Christ in all that they do. Our study of faith serves as a catalyst for us to apply biblical principles to our daily lives and become agents of positive change within our community.
Join Us Today!
If you are searching for a community of believers passionate about deepening their faith, we invite you to join us at the Fredericktown Church of Christ. Together, we embark on a study of faith that transforms lives, fosters community, and brings us closer to God. Come as you are, with all your doubts and inquiries, and let us grow together in our understanding and application of faith. We look forward to welcoming you into our church family and embarking on this remarkable journey together.
The Power of Faith
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As we kick off the new year of 2024 we will be studying a passage of scripture from Paul’s letter to the Church in Galatia. Paul writes in chapter 3, “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? Have you suffered so many things in vain - if indeed it was in vain? Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
Lesson 1: The Hearing of (Hearing by) Faith (Galatians 3:1-5).
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The second lesson in this series will begin to focus our minds on the first main aspect of our faith. This lesson will begin to focus our minds on why we believe.
Lesson 2: Why I Believe In Christ’s Birth
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“Then two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and another on the left. And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, ‘You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.’ Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, ‘He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ‘ Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing. Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’” (Matthew 27:38-46).
To begin the month of February, the members of the Fredericktown Church of Christ will continue to engage in the series “The Power of Faith” with answering the question of “Why I Believe Christ is the Son of God.”
Lesson 3: Why I Believe Christ is the Son of God
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“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, and from the words of My groaning? O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; and in the night season, and am not silent. But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. They cried to You, and were delivered; They trusted in Your, and were not ashamed. But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised by the people. All those who see Me ridicule Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, ‘He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!’” (Psalm 22:1-8).
Lesson 4: Why I Believe Christ Died for Me