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May 7, 2017

Authentic: Fake News

The term "fake news" has been in the news lately and sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between what's real and what's false. James tells us that wisdom is like that. There's earthly wisdom (fake wisdom) and then there's the "wisdom from above," godly wisdom. Pastor Chip shares how to tell the difference in your own life.

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May 7, 2017Authentic: Fake News

May 7, 2017
Authentic: Fake News

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
The term "fake news" has been in the news lately and sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between what's real and what's false. James tells us that wisdom is like that. There's earthly wisdom (fake wisdom) and then there's the "wisdom from above," godly wisdom. Pastor Chip shares how to tell the difference in your own life.
Apr 23, 2017Authentic: Faith Works

Apr 23, 2017
Authentic: Faith Works

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
The Christian faith and life is not just words. If we are truly followers of Jesus it will show in our actions.
Apr 16, 2017God’s Promises

Apr 16, 2017
God’s Promises

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series:
Easter and baptism are about the same thing. They are about the promises of God. The Resurrection of Jesus is the proof.
Apr 2, 2017Authentic: Mercy Wins

Apr 2, 2017
Authentic: Mercy Wins

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
One of the hardest things to accept is God's judgment. Because we are all guilty and subject to His judgment. But James reminds us of God's mercy. But he also reminds us that in some way God judges us the same way we judge others.
Mar 26, 2017Authentic: Hearing & Doing

Mar 26, 2017
Authentic: Hearing & Doing

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
Sadly, too often Christians don't look or sound any different from the world. James 1:19 says, "Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger." If Christians did just that it would be so different from the world that it would create opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
Mar 19, 2017Authentic: Blame Game

Mar 19, 2017
Authentic: Blame Game

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
When things are difficult God wants us to respond by asking Him for wisdom and growing in our faith through the trial. But we don't always respond that way. Sometimes we respond by blaming others or even blaming God.
Mar 12, 2017Authentic: The Joy of Troubles

Mar 12, 2017
Authentic: The Joy of Troubles

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Authentic
The Epistle of James is very direct and clear and beautifully shows us how to live as followers of Jesus. James begins by telling us to count our troubles as joy. In this message Pastor Chip discusses when bad things happen and what our reaction says about us.
Mar 5, 2017Core Values: Making Christ Known

Mar 5, 2017
Core Values: Making Christ Known

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Core Values
In this final message on the core values of FPC, Pastor Chip teaches on the mission of the church, which is to make Christ known to others. One of the problems in our wing of the church, Evangelical Christianity, is that we tend to think of our relationship with Jesus as personal and our relationship with a church optional. But the Bible is clear that the church is the Body of Christ and the Bride of Christ. It's difficult to have a relationship with Jesus without His Body.
Feb 26, 2017Core Values: Knowing Christ

Feb 26, 2017
Core Values: Knowing Christ

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Core Values
In this discussion of the mission of the church, Pastor Chip teaches on the three ways of "knowing," and how they can help us to know Christ better.
Feb 19, 2017Core Values: Worship

Feb 19, 2017
Core Values: Worship

By: Rev. Chip Blackshear
Series: Core Values
Many people spend their lives trying to find their purpose. But your primary purpose is to worship God.