Fox Valley Church

  Passage: Revelation 3:11-13  Theme: There is an exhortation for the church to persevere (“hold fast”), to press on and to keep pressing on in the right things.  No one wants to be disqualified or lose the crown of life. Rather we seek to be overcomers.  As FVC looks at Why Church Now,  we want […]

  Passage: Revelation 3:14-22  Theme: Why church Now?  The simple answer is “Jesus is knocking now!”  There is an urgency now that will not last forever.  But the “knock” is not merely about salvation, but the sustaining nature of the church—people white-hot for Jesus.  God wants our hearts to be fully-devoted to him.   Jesus reminds […]

  Passage: Revelation 3:1-6   Why Church?  The church holds the “keys” of life and death.  Without faithful churches who tell the story of Jesus, there would be no hope in these crazy times.  It is easy to lose sight of the main things that only Jesus controls all things.  He will one day return and until […]

Revelation 2:1-7 With little disagreement from which ever vantage point, people recognize that we are in crazy times. Jesus’ plan for hope is the church. But, what church? As part of the crazy, some say the church the church is “out of touch,” others seek long-standing tradition in deciding what church, others have given up […]

Ruth 4:1-22 Boaz stands as a testimony of one to follow because of his wise and prudent negotiations to become a kinsman-redeemer. We can think of other biblical stories that reflect God’s work (e.g. Abraham and Isaac, the exodus, Passover, etc.), so here Boaz takes Ruth as his wife and their first child is born […]

Ruth 2:1-23 The next move of the plot is one of great need. Boaz, the human hero of Ruth’s story, makes his appearance with masculine strength that seeks to protect and provide for Ruth from their very first providential meeting. Ruth shows a tender mercy with her focus and care upon Naomi. Here we are […]

  Passage: Ruth 1:1-22  Theme: Broken hearted people start the saga, one death event after another.   Soon the tragedy leaves three widows and no heirs—no one to redeem the situation.  Vulnerable, hurting, there is only one place to go for hope, security and strength—to the God of Israel and His people.   

Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3  Children take their lead from the mother and father.  So, if there is a breakdown of order or authority, the child(ren) become confused.  Also, with the breakdown comes fear and anxiety. A home where faith is lived out and nurtured brings hope, joy and peace. 

Hebrews 11:8-11 This first message lays the foundation for the family, looking at Abraham and Sarah believing the promises of God. Even though they did not yet receive all that was promised they led with hope and confidence in God and his plan. The family is where we learn about faith, authority and bonding to […]

Passage: Mark 5:24-34  Theme:  Mark captures the story with an amazing line: “Jesus kept looking to see.”  He is interested in God’s work, but then Jesus listened to her entire story.  Perhaps one of the best ways we can show people dignity is to listen without judging.  So, as we think of 3-D Living, part […]

Passage: John 5:1-15  Theme:  Jesus shows a pattern of loving people.  Jesus met with people where they were. Jesus listened, touched, and reached out to them.  He initiated.  He engaged!  In this encounter, Jesus sees a man who is lame (aren’t we all!) and takes the initiative and asks, “do you want to get well?”  […]

Passage: Proverbs 1:7-9  Moms bring powerful perspective and wisdom.  It is the wise son or daughter who listens and seeks the counsel of his or her mother. It is through a godly mother that children learn to fear God and live to live for a greater reward.  Moms blaze the way towards true kingdom living […]

Passage: Romans 8:31-39  Since God is working on our behalf, we have great confidence nothing can ultimately work against His plan.  Amazingly, Jesus is praying for us every step of the way.  We are reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love and we are more than conquerors through Jesus. 

Passage: Romans 8:28-39  The strength and power of God’s love allows us to persevere.  We are reminded that God is providentially at work in ways that we will never see and never know, but will work out for our good. 

  Passage: John 5:24-27  Jesus, even just mentioning His name, raises controversy.  It is true today as it was then.  But He responds to those who stands opposed to His claims.  With a firm directness, Jesus lays it all out there: eternal life is through the Son of God.  The beauty is that He provides […]