A Week of Highs and Lows: From "Hosanna" to Resurrection
A powerful look at the final week of Jesus' life from celebration to crucifixion to resurrection and the hope it brings for us today....
Keep Reading
The Ones Who Come to the Table Get Fed (Growing Chicks Part 10)
This week's chicken update features lettuce, watermelon, frozen corn and granola straight from Michele's hand. Tucked inside all of that feeding is a simple reminder for us too: steady growth comes from steady nourishment. ...
Our Ever-Faithful God
From shepherd boy to king, David experienced triumph, suffering, fear, and personal failure. Yet when he reflected on his life, one truth stood above everything else: God had never forsaken him. This encouraging devotional from Psalm 37:25 reminds Christians that the Lord remains faithful in every season of life. Whether circumstances are joyful or painful, believers can trust that God is always present, always working, and always caring for His people....
What If Your Salvation Depended on YOU?
What if your salvation depended on the strength of your faithfulness, your resolve, or your best spiritual day? In this reflection on Romans 8:29–30, explore the “golden chain of salvation” and discover how Scripture teaches that salvation is entirely the sovereign work of God—from foreknowledge to glorification. Featuring insights from John Stott, this post highlights the believer’s eternal security, God’s gracious initiative, and the comfort found in His unbreakable saving purposes....
Does God Change His Mind About Us?
Can God change His mind about us? Be encouraged by this powerful reminder from J.I. Packer: God justified His children with His eyes open, fully knowing the worst about us—and His verdict is final....
There is No Ladder (Growing Chicks Part 9)
A reflection inspired by Sincerely, Stoneheart and our growing chickens about the destructive nature of comparison, the pressure to keep pace with others, and the freedom that comes from looking to Christ instead of sideways at everyone else....
Stepping Out in Faith When You Don't Know the Destination
Abram left behind everything familiar with no map, no destination, and no certainty about what lay ahead. All he had was the promise of God. This short devotional explores what it means to step out in faith—even when we cannot see the full path ahead....
Heat and Thorns and ….Chickens?! (Growing Chicks Part 8)
We often wish we could see our spiritual growth as clearly as a before-and-after photo—but we can’t. So how do we know if we’re actually growing in our faith? This devotional walks through a simple, biblical framework—heat, thorns, the cross, and fruit—to help you examine your heart, your responses, and the evidence of God’s work in your life....
The Grass Is Greener? (Growing Chicks Part 7)
What can a group of curious chicks teach us about contentment? In Growing Chicks #7, we reflect on comparison, gratitude, and Philippians 4 while exploring practical encouragements from Linda Dillow’s Calm My Anxious Heart....
The Danger of Religious Lostness
Can a person be deeply religious and still be spiritually lost? In Romans 10:1–4, Paul warns about the danger of zeal without Christ and reminds us that salvation is found not in our own righteousness, but in the righteousness of Jesus received by faith alone....
Paul's Secret
In this reflection on Philippians 4:11–13, we are invited into the surprising “secret” of the Apostle Paul’s contentment. Writing from prison, facing uncertainty and hardship, Paul declares that he has learned to be content in every circumstance—whether in abundance or in need. His secret is not found in improved circumstances, but in a steady reliance on Jesus Christ....
When Chicks are Chilly (Growing Chicks Part 6)
FBC's next installment in the life of chicks...
And JUST like THAT (Growing Chicks part 5)
Installment #5 of our chicks to chickens story...
Look at 'em Grow (Growing Chicks part 4)
Check in on our growing chicks. Week 4 of our series continues!...
Was it REALLY the Nails?
Pastor Jay Stoneking explores what it was that kept Jesus from leaving the cross...
From Peeping to Perching (Growing Chicks part 3)
The latest blog post following the growth of chicks as they progress to chickens. This is post 3....
A Welcoming Feast
Praise for an abundance of fabulous food and warm fellowship in freezing February!...
Six Prayers for Parents
Prayers for parents: For the Long Days of Caring for an Infant, For Giving Your Children Bad News, For After a Child's Meltdown, For Responding to a Child's Needs, For Contemplating the Empty Room of a Child Who Has Left Home, Dropping Off a Child At School...
Everyday Disciplines for the Christian Life: Learning
Sunday School Series on Everyday Disciplines: Learning...
The Upper Room Sunday School Lesson 6
The Upper Room Sunday School Lesson 6 - Kenny Gainer...
The Upper Room Sunday School Lesson 5
The Upper Room Sunday School Lesson 5 with Kenny Gainer...
Wednesday Bible Study, Acts part 11 6/2/21
Wednesday Bible Study, Acts part 11 6/2/21...
Wednesday Night Bible Study, Acts part 9
Wednesday Night Bible Study, Acts part 9 4/28/21...
Wednesday Bible Study, Acts part 8
Wednesday Bible Study, Acts part 8, April 7, 2021...
Daniel Sunday School, part 12
Sunday School continues with Daniel study, part 12 (3/21/21)...
Daniel Sunday School Class pt. 10 (3/7/21)
Daniel Sunday School Class pt. 10 (3/7/21)...
Wednesday Bible Study Acts pt. 3
Our study of the Book of Acts continues with part 3...
Daniel Sunday School Class 8 ~ 2/21/21
Study of Daniel in Sunday School continues with class 8 (2/21/21)...
Daniel Sunday School ~ Lesson 5 1/31/21
Daniel Sunday School ~ Lesson 5 1/31/21 (this lesson cut off at the end…again) scroll further down for the ending clip....
A Study of Daniel 1-10-21 (week 2)
Sunday School study of the book of Daniel. Class 2...
A Study of Daniel {Sunday School 1/3/21}
A study of the Old Testament Book of Daniel taught during the Sunday School hour by Dr. Kenny Gainer...
Wednesday Bible Study - Psalm 119 Part 1
Pastor Darrin begins a new study for Wednesday Bible Study. This is a video filming of the live event....
Wednesday Bible Study, Psalm 119, Part 2
Wednesday Evening Bible Study for 5/27/2020 part two of Psalm 119 study....
Wednesday Bible Study 5/6/2020
Pastor Darrin continues the study of sovereignty and suffering in the life of John Flavel...
Wednesday Worship for Important Kids (and their keepers)!
It's Wednesday again and we are ready with some fun resources for worship....
Wednesday Bible Study for Adults 4/29/20
Pastor Darrin continues teaching about John Flavel. Today he shares four applications for suffering....
Wednesday Worship for Kids {and their families}!
Here we are on another Wednesday kids! Let's review what we've learned and add a new Catechism Q and A!...
{More} Forward Thinking
Pastor Darrin continues with a discussion of end times from Matthew 24...
Thinking Forward...
Pastor Darrin encourages believers to have confidence in the future....
Freddie the Flea
Pastor Darrin shares a story for the kids with an important message....
Wednesday Bible Study for April 22, 2020
Join us as we continue to learn about the life and times of Puritan John Flavel as he teaches us the theology of suffering....
Wednesday Night Worship for Kids {and their parents!}
It's Wednesday again and here are your tools for family worship!...
Wednesday Bible Study 4/15/20
Pastor Darrin continues the study of suffering in the life and ministry of Puritan pastor John Flavel....
Story Time with Pastor Darrin - Prayers in a Garden
Prayer in the Garden…Story Time with Pastor Darrin...
Story Time with Pastor Darrin - STINKY FEET
Pastor Darrin reads to FBC kids about the STINKY FEET that begin our Easter adventures...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Bible Study
Pastor Darrin continues a biographical study of the life of John Flavel and his theology of suffering....
Pastor Darrin introduces a word for our week...
Pastor Darrin introduces a word for our week......
More HOPE from 1 Peter
Join Pastor Darrin as he continues to share HOPE from 1 Peter...
Wednesday 3/25/2020 Bible Study
Using a biographical sketch of the Puritan John Flavel, Pastor Darrin begins a new study on how Christians handle suffering....
Pastor Darrin shares a reminder from Proverbs
Pastor Darrin shares a short reminder from Proverbs 4...
Wednesday Night Worship for Families (3/18/2020)
Wednesday Night Worship for FBC families….and we think you might enjoy this even if there are no children about ;-)...
Pastor Darrin shares encouragement from Psalm 16
Pastor Darrin shares a devotion from Psalm 16 for encouragement during the days of the Coronavirus and the theme for our FBC family as we face the unknown future....
An Unkingly King
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey…” Zech. 9:9 ...
What Is Faith?
“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.” Luke 2:15 ...
The Manger and the Cross
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” 1 Ti. 1:15 ...
Head Knowledge
“When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,…[and] he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.” Matt. 2:3-4 ...
To Save the Whole World
“My eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles...” Lk. 2:30-31 ...
Homeward Bound
After two weeks away, the FBC Jumla Team returns home to the US. While we await word of their arrival in Chicago, here are a few more pictures and comments from the team about their time on mission....
Farewell to Jumla
On their last day in Jumla, our team visits what is hoped to be the site of the future children's home....
A View from a Land Far Away
We have word from our 2018 Nepal Team from Jumla. They share news of a small plane, a long walk, and a beautiful but rugged landscape....
On the Care and Feeding of Others
Half of the Nepal Mission Team is home to the Ohio Valley and half of the team is still very much on the ground serving in Nepal. While we await word from Jumla and outlying regions, the Children's Team shares more of their experiences with the children of Pokhara....
The Land of Many Tomorrows
Pastor Michael Martin from our sister church FBC Wellsburg fills in on the blog today to share his impressions of Nepal......
Those Who Serve in Hard Places...
Nepal 2018 Pastor's Training Team shares with us their experience among the pastors of Nepal....
And We Have Become the Same Family
The 2018 Nepal Team shares a story from the childrens' wing of the team.....
A New Journey Begins
Our 2018 Nepal team is on the ground and ready to get down to business......
Block Party Accomplished!
FBC students and their leaders bring the party and the name of the Gospel and of One Church Cincinnati into the city......
Cincinnati Day #2, All Ages & Stages...
Our students-on-mission report from the field about their experiences yesterday and ask for specific prayer as they begin their important day today....
Teens on Mission in Cincinnati
As our students begin their work in Cincinnati, Ohio assisting a new church plant we are all reminded that missions happen in our homes, in our towns, in our states, in our nation, and in our world, but first must begin in our hearts....
Nepal October 2017 - Feature - Let's Talk Shop
On their last day in Nepal, our mission team visited a clothing factory with a noble mission of it's own....
Nepal - October 2017 Update #6
The FBC Nepali Mission Team is finishing its last day in Nepal. They've gotten to see many things today, some heartbreaking and some praiseworthy. ...
Nepal - October 2017 Update #5
The Nepal Mission team does some sightseeing in the capital city of Kathmandu...
Nepal - October 2017 Update #4
After a fruitful time with their students in the morning, our team packed up and is now headed back to Kathmandu for another part of their mission......
Nepal October 2017 - Update #3
A day of teaching and telling, of listening and learning for our Nepal team as they finish day 2 in the field....
Nepal - October 2017 Update #2
Our 2017 Nepal Mission Team is on site, set up, and rolling with the work at hand...
Nepal - October 2017 Update #1
An update on the first day of our team's trip to Nepal....