Faith Now Fellowship

12/16/2025

We learn that trusting God means surrendering our own plans, embracing the unknown, and saying 'yes' even when the path ahead seems impossible. Mary's story reminds us that obedience doesn't remove difficulty—she gave birth in a stable, far from home, in less-than-ideal circumstances. Yet God turned her uncertainty into glory, weaving together every hardship and tear into a perfect plan. When we face our own 'how can this be' moments, we're challenged to echo Mary's declaration: 'Let it be unto me according to your word.' Our uncertainties today are tomorrow's testimonies of God's faithfulness.

12/16/2025

God gives His presence rather than full explanations or detailed step-by-step instructions

12/16/2025

It doesn't matter what others may think of you.
What matters is that God is with you and His purpose for you is an extraordinary one.

12/15/2025

Through Mary's eyes, we see what real faith looks like - saying yes to God even when nothing makes sense.

Mary was an ordinary teenage girl in a small, forgotten town. She had normal plans and simple dreams. Then God showed up with an assignment that would shake her entire world. Her response? "Be it unto me according to your word."

She didn't have all the details. She didn't know how Joseph would react. She couldn't see the next step. But she trusted anyway.

Here's what Mary teaches us: God often shows up in ordinary places. He calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things. His plans can seem impossible. He gives His presence, not full explanations. And real trust isn't shown when everything is clear - it's shown when everything is unclear, yet we obey anyway.

Maybe you're in an uncertain season right now. Maybe you have questions you're afraid to ask. Maybe you're wondering "how can this be?" Remember - obedience doesn't remove difficulty, but God's presence is greater than any explanation.

Your uncertainties will become your testimony. Your questions will become your praise. Your fears will become God's faithfulness on display.

Can you trust Him in your unknown? Can you say today, "Lord, be it unto me according to your word"?

With God, nothing is impossible.

12/15/2025

The greatest gift in uncertainty is simply knowing God is with you.

12/13/2025

12/06/2025

Pastor James begins a New Series

"Uncomfortable Christianity"

James 1:2-4 (NKJV Strong's)
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Sunday Morning Service
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12/03/2025

Being an uncomfortable Christian is a place where we need to be most of the time. Actually, all of the time. Because if we're not, we're playing it really safe.

12/02/2025

This powerful message challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the uncomfortable nature of true Christian discipleship. Drawing from James 1:2 and 2 Peter 1:2-11, we're reminded that spiritual growth isn't accidental—it's intentional and often uncomfortable. The core truth here is transformative: God has already provided everything we need for life and godliness through His divine power. We're not lacking anything. Yet many of us sit comfortably on the sidelines, never fully engaging with the depth of relationship God offers. The sermon walks us through a spiritual growth ladder—faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love—each step building upon the last. What's particularly striking is the emphasis that God's promises aren't just motivational; they're transformational. We're called to be partakers of His divine nature, which means allowing the Holy Spirit to reshape our thoughts, emotions, and attitudes daily. This isn't about behavior modification or looking good on the outside. It's about genuine spiritual transformation that comes from knowing God intimately. The question we must ask ourselves: Are we truly growing, or are we just coasting through our faith journey?

Pastor James begins a New Series

"Uncomfortable Christianity"

James 1:2-4 (NKJV Strong's)
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Sunday Morning Service
faithnow.org
970-775-2676

11/19/2025

This powerful exploration of fear challenges us to examine what truly drives our decisions and actions as believers. Drawing from James 1:2 and Proverbs 29:25, we're confronted with a sobering truth: when people become big in our eyes, God becomes small. This is the essence of the fear of man—a trap that silences us when we should speak truth, causes us to compromise our convictions, and ultimately robs us of the supernatural power available through faith in Christ. The message walks us through compelling biblical examples, from Peter's denial of Jesus to King Saul's disobedience, showing how even the strongest believers can stumble when human approval outweighs divine approval. We see how this fear manifests in our lives through people-pleasing, avoiding confrontation, obsessing over reputation, and compromising our witness. Yet there's hope: the antidote is cultivating a healthy fear of God that casts out unhealthy fear of man. When we trust in God's power, seek His approval over human praise, and meditate on His promises, we find the courage to stand firm. The question we must each answer is this: Are we servants of Christ, or are we still spinning our wheels trying to please people? The choice determines whether we walk in spiritual freedom or remain trapped in the opinions of others.

Pastor James begins a New Series

"Uncomfortable Christianity"

James 1:2-4 (NKJV Strong's)
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Sunday Morning Service
faithnow.org
970-775-2676

11/15/2025

If you are looking to go deeper in your faith and to walk it out, this Bible Study is for you!
This is a powerful study from Matthew 14:22-33.
Join us as we become the Water Walkers Jesus intended us to be.

Beginning Wednesday November 12
6:30-8:00pm
A 15 week study on
Lessons of Faith

Matthew 14:29 (NKJV Strong's)
29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

Join us each Wednesday evening as we study the Word
We urge you to be a part of this great Bible Study.

To sign up go to: charisbiblestudies.net