Out Of The Spotlight

The Language of Grace

November 20, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Luke 17:12–19, Ephesians 5:18–20, Revelation 4:9, Revelation 7:12, Revelation 11:17

Harvard Medical School Research suggests that “being grateful is actually good for people. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what we receive. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives and usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies outside themselves”. Scripture suggests that giving thanks is an appropriate response to God’s goodness extended towards us and should be such a normal response to our living in God’s grace that thankfulness becomes a characteristic of who we are. Join us as we look at the practice of thanksgiving and work to intentionally become a people speaking a language of grace

The Practice of Generosity

November 13, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • 2 Corinthians 9:6–15

One way to guarantee making people uncomfortable in church is to talk about money. Yet money is a part of our everyday lives. Scripture encourages us in how we use money as a way of becoming the kind of people God would have us become. And, the use of our money can be an expression of the things God has already done for us. Join us as we consider the practice of generosity as a regular part of our spiritual lives.

Avoidance Is Not A Strategy

October 9, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Leviticus 5:1–6, 1 John 1:5–9, James 5:16, Matthew 6:5–15

Many years ago one of my children spilled his red soft drink all over the inside of a brand new car. And he did it after I asked all the kids to promise that there would be no playing with their drink in the car. I promised him appropriate punishment and penalties. By the time we got home I forgot about the promised punishment, but he didn’t. He came to me and asked for the punishment because, in his words, he deserved it and had intentionally violated his father’s word. He needed the forgiveness and the release that came after confession. Scripture tells us that all Christians have the same relationship and same need with God the Father. Confession is a spiritual life practice that helps us keep a healthy fellowship with our God and each other. Come join us on Sunday and find out why “Avoidance is Not A Strategy”.

The Sign Of The Towel

October 2, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Matthew 20:24–28, Luke 9:46–48, John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:4–11

In a world that promotes self-centered self-indulgence, it’s rare to find those who genuinely care about other people and serve them willingly. Whether politicians or pastors, there seems to be expectations that service brings rewards, accolades, gratitude and prosperity. Yet Jesus was the counter to that culture. And He invites us to learn to lead and serve as He did, caring deeply for others and living love in their behalf. Join us as we consider the Spiritual Life Discipline of service, and what it looks like in today’s world.

Party On...

September 25, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Deuteronomy 14:22–26, Psalm 30:11–12, Ecclesiastes 3:4, John 15:11

The Bible describes the Christian life as an excellent adventure. Over and over again there are themes of celebration and joy from the Old Testament all the way through the New Testament. Yet often we forget what and how to celebrate and joy is replaced with endurance. Or, we tell ourselves we will be happy and celebrate when some future date or event happens. Join us this morning as we consider the pursuit of celebration and joy as a normal part of Christian life and together, let’s party on.

Slow Your Roll

September 18, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • John 11, Luke 10:38–42, Mark 1:35–39, Mark 3:20–21, John 7:6–8

All of us want to be valued and feel we are making a difference. But sometimes we allow the demands of urgent things to be the barometer of our value. If we are important, then lots of people and lots of things need our attention. No matter how busy, rushed or stress it makes us, we must hurry to take care of each one. Yet Jesus, the most important person of all time never hurried or rushed. Maybe there is a better way to find our value and to arrange our schedules as we follow Him. Join us as we explore and consider ways to “Slow Your Roll.”

The Ultimate Social Media

September 4, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Psalm 119:9–11, Ephesians 5:25–27, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Romans 12:1–2

Whenever the topic of reading the Bible comes up some common responses are "It's to hard to understand", "it's boring", "it has to many contradictions." And there are parts of the Bible that are hard, boring, or appear irrelevant to life today. But since the Bible is God's ultimate social media message to us, join us as we look at ways to read the Bible that encourage, inspire, challenge, and teach us. God's text messages are worth the reading, let's explore them together.

Umbrellas And Guilt

August 28, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Hebrews 4:14–16, Matthew 6:6–13, Philippians 4:6–7, James 5:16–18

Social Media: It’s so easy to tell someone that “I’ll pray for you” or “sending prayers your way” while in reality feeling guilty on several levels. Does praying for them really make a difference? Did I really pray for them? Do I even know how or what to pray? Join us this week as we consider the practice of prayer and the impact of Umbrellas and Guilt.

Recharging The Light

August 21, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Mark 6:42–52

For many church going people the idea that you or I can do amazing things for God, or that our prayers to God would result in amazing things, are sort of hollow promises. While these things sound good it seems that we don't really believe they are possible. But what if we actually practiced the same habits Jesus practiced (along with Paul and any number of other spiritual giants)? Is it possible our "not making a difference" is because we need to change our practices and our expectations? Join us Sunday as we examine ways we "Recharge the Light."

Filling Our Sails

August 14, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Luke 4:1–13, Ephesians 5:15–21, Mark 1:35

Life "Out of the Spotlight" is a life of following Jesus and it means that we invest in that process by learning ways to spend time engaging with God so that He can do His thing in us. Learning new skills in our relationship with God means, like every other skill in life, taking small steps and easing into new habits and patterns. And in those habits and patterns we meet God and are filled with His Spirit, being transformed into the people He would have us to become. Join us this morning as we consider new habits in a life of following Jesus.

Behind The Scenes With Paul

August 7, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Philippians 3:3–21

Have you ever wondered how some of the great men and women of Scripture became great men and women? And what was it that made them special? And in thinking about these people have you ever felt like becoming great in your relationship with was impossible or unreachable? Join us this morning as we consider the behind the scenes life of one of the New Testament's great men, the apostle Paul. And consider the things he taught that we can learn in our journey towards a deeper relationship with the God who saved us.

July 31, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • John 10:10

Sometimes there seems to be a conflict between how we see daily life following Jesus, and what Jesus said He would give us. The idea of an "easy yoke", "rest", and an "abundant life" seems like a great concept but not something many people are experiencing. But what if there were somethings we could learn and do that would put us in a better position to experience these promises? Join us this Sunday, as we look at life "out of the spotlight."

Fellowship Bible Church of Pearland - TX

Out Of The Spotlight

The Language of Grace

November 20, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Luke 17:12–19, Ephesians 5:18–20, Revelation 4:9, Revelation 7:12, Revelation 11:17

The Practice of Generosity

November 13, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • 2 Corinthians 9:6–15

Avoidance Is Not A Strategy

October 9, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Leviticus 5:1–6, 1 John 1:5–9, James 5:16, Matthew 6:5–15

The Sign Of The Towel

October 2, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Matthew 20:24–28, Luke 9:46–48, John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:4–11

Party On...

September 25, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Deuteronomy 14:22–26, Psalm 30:11–12, Ecclesiastes 3:4, John 15:11

Slow Your Roll

September 18, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • John 11, Luke 10:38–42, Mark 1:35–39, Mark 3:20–21, John 7:6–8

The Ultimate Social Media

September 4, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Psalm 119:9–11, Ephesians 5:25–27, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Romans 12:1–2

Umbrellas And Guilt

August 28, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Hebrews 4:14–16, Matthew 6:6–13, Philippians 4:6–7, James 5:16–18

Recharging The Light

August 21, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Mark 6:42–52

Filling Our Sails

August 14, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Luke 4:1–13, Ephesians 5:15–21, Mark 1:35

Behind The Scenes With Paul

August 7, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • Philippians 3:3–21

Out Of The Spotlight

July 31, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • John 10:10