Kevin Labby

"A nobody trying to tell everybody about Somebody."

Articles

How Do I Know God's Will for Me?

How can you know God’s will for your life? This guide explores biblical wisdom, the role of Scripture, and what to do when the path ahead feels unclear.

Articles

In Essentials, Unity: Why the EFCA Embraces Unity in Essentials and Liberty in Non-Essentials

Our denomination's guiding motto reflects biblical conviction, gospel-centered priorities, and a wise approach to doctrinal unity without compromise.

Teaching

Trustees: Faithful Stewards

Discover the vital role of church trustees—faithful stewards who oversee finances, facilities, and policies to support gospel ministry with wisdom and integrity. Learn how this behind-the-scenes leadership strengthens the whole body.

Articles

The Quiet Power of Preaching

A case for expository, law-gospel preaching, and how it forms churches through Christ-centered, Scripture-rooted, Spirit-dependent teaching.

Preaching

The One Thing Worth Everything (Philippians 3:4-9)

Philippians 3:4–9 reveals Paul’s total rejection of self-righteousness in light of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. This passage calls us to lay down our spiritual résumés and trust in the righteousness that comes by faith.

The Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 29

How should we understand Christ's words, “This is My body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24)?

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How to Pray for Your Leaders (Even the Ones You Don’t Like)

This biblical guide explores five powerful ways to pray for those in authority: for their regeneration, repentance, renewal, restraint, and even replacement. Rooted in Scripture and church history, it offers a Christ-centered, nonpartisan approach for believers in a polarized world.

Teaching

Deacons and Deaconesses: Lead Servants within the Church

A Quiet Office with a Remarkable Impact

Ministry

Our Welcome Team: New Rhythm, Same Mission

Join a Sunday rotation (First, Second, Third, or Fourth Sunday of the month) or step in as available—including special Fifth Sunday opportunities.

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When Ministry Discourages You: Pressing On When You'd Rather Give In

Feeling discouraged in ministry? You're not alone - far from it. This gospel-centered article offers biblical comfort, real-life examples, and practical rhythms of grace for pastors, volunteers, and anyone serving in hard seasons.

Ministry

First Evangelical Free Church: From Sweden to the Mon Valley

Rooted in the gospel. United in Christ. Free to follow His Word.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 28

There’s a sacred simplicity to bread and wine. But in the hands of Jesus, they do something astonishing: they become a sign and seal of the gospel.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 27

The goal is never to elevate baptism above the gospel, but to show how baptism points us to the gospel.

Preaching

Working Out What God Works In (Philippians 2:12-18)

When life feels heavy and the world grows dark, even small faithfulness can shine. In Philippians 2:12–18, Paul offers a gospel-shaped vision for perseverance—not through striving, but through grace at work within us.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 26

We’ve seen how God gives faith through His Word and confirms it through the sacraments. But what does that actually look like?

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 25

Faith saves. But where does that faith come from? And once it begins, how does it grow?

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 24

We’ve just heard the beautiful news that we are made right with God by faith alone in Christ alone. Not by merit. Not by effort. Not by our own righteousness, but entirely by the grace of God.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 23

After walking through the Creed, the Catechism pauses to ask a deeply personal question: So what? What good does it do to believe all this? And its answer is clear: everything.

Preaching

“When You Feel Stuck” (Philippians 1:12-20)

The Apostle Paul invites us to discover how God can use our setbacks to advance His purposes and deepen our joy in Christ, even when life feels stuck.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 22

Most people believe in some kind of afterlife. But Christian hope is different. It doesn’t rest on sentiment or speculation. It is grounded in a Person—the risen Christ—and in a promise: what happened to Him will one day happen to us.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 21

It’s easy to think of “the church” as an institution, a building, or a calendar full of events. But in the Apostles’ Creed, we confess belief in the holy catholic (universal) church—not as an organization we attend, but a living body we belong to.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 20

So far, the Catechism has led us through the Father’s creative power and the Son’s redeeming work. But now it shifts to the third Person of the Trinity—the Holy Spirit.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 19

It’s one thing to believe that Jesus is alive. It’s another to believe that He rules.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 18

We don’t talk about the ascension nearly as often as the cross or the resurrection. But the Catechism reminds us: the gospel story doesn’t end with an empty tomb. It continues with a lifted Savior.

Teaching

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 17

The cross is central. But it is not the end.