We Preach
the Bible
Verse by Verse
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM 609 Putnam St, Fort Wayne
Preaching That Stays with the Text
We preach straight through books of the Bible…
- Sermons work through a book of Scripture passage by passage, week after week, rather than jumping to a topic chosen for the week. Nehemiah 8:8 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- That means the text sets the agenda — including the passages that are difficult, uncomfortable, or rarely preached. Acts 20:27 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- You can open your own Bible, follow along, and check every claim against what is actually written. Acts 17:11 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
Scripture is read aloud, at length…
- We read substantial portions of the Bible in every service, not a single verse as a springboard. 1 Timothy 4:13 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- The Word is sung, prayed, read and preached — it shapes the entire hour, not just the sermon. Colossians 3:16 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
Every claim is shown from the text…
- When we say the Bible teaches something, we show you where, and we show you how we got there. 2 Timothy 2:15 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- The authority in the room is Scripture, not the preacher, the denomination, or the opinions of the moment. Isaiah 66:2 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- You are invited to disagree, ask hard questions, and search the Scriptures to see whether these things are so. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
The aim is Christ, not advice…
- Preaching is not a list of steps for a better life. It proclaims what God has done in Christ for sinners. 1 Corinthians 2:2 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- The Bible is not fundamentally about you and what you must do. It is about Christ and what He has already done. Luke 24:27 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
- That is why we can preach honestly about sin — because we can also preach a real Savior. Romans 5:8 (opens on esv.org in a new tab)
A High View of the Bible, Stated Plainly
If you are looking for a church that treats the Bible as the actual Word of God rather than a collection of ancient opinions, this is what we mean by that.
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Inspired
The Bible is breathed out by God. It is not merely a record of what people believed about God, but God’s own speech to us, written through human authors.
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Inerrant
Because God does not lie, Scripture does not err in what it affirms. We do not need to rescue the Bible from itself or set parts of it aside.
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Sufficient
Scripture contains everything necessary for salvation and for life before God. Nothing needs to be added to it — no new revelation, no later authority.
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Final
When Scripture speaks, the matter is settled. No tradition, council, leader or cultural consensus stands above it.
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The Sermon Serves the Text
The preacher’s job is to say what the passage says — not to use it as a starting point for something else.
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Hard Passages Are Not Skipped
Preaching through whole books means we face what the text actually says, including where it cuts against us.
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You Can Hold Us Accountable
Bring your Bible. If we are not saying what the text says, you should be able to see it and say so.
Every sermon we have preached is available to listen to or read in full. We are glad to be examined before you ever visit.
Why a Bible Church Ends Up Reformed
You may have noticed the word Presbyterian on our sign, and you may not have been looking for that. Here is the honest explanation: these words are not a brand or a subculture. They are the conclusions we reached by taking Scripture as the final authority — and each one is a claim we are willing to defend from the text.
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Reformed
Not a denomination so much as a conviction: that God is sovereign in salvation, and that the whole Bible — Genesis to Revelation — tells one unified story of His grace.
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Presbyterian
Simply means governed by elders. The New Testament describes churches led by a plurality of qualified men, accountable to one another, rather than by one personality.
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Confessional
We put our beliefs in writing, publicly, in the Westminster Confession. You can read exactly what we hold before you ever walk in — no surprises later.
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Why It Matters to You
It means the teaching is predictable and accountable. You are not at the mercy of one man’s changing opinions, and nothing is hidden until you have committed.
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What It Does Not Mean
It does not mean cold, academic, or unwelcoming. It does not mean you must know theological vocabulary to belong here, or agree with everything on your first visit.
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Where to Start
If none of these words are familiar, that is genuinely fine. Most people begin by simply coming to a service. The teaching is aimed at people who are new to it.
We would rather tell you plainly who we are than have you find out later. If you want the longer version, our beliefs are set out in full.
Visit Us This Sunday
The best way to know whether a church really preaches the Bible is to come and listen. No registration and no pressure.
Service Times
A fellowship meal follows the service on the last Sunday of each month.
Location & Parking
We are located at 609 Putnam St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Street parking is available around the building. Enter through the main double doors on Putnam Street.
Children’s Ministry
We welcome children in our worship service! We believe families should worship together. However, a nursery and graded classes are available during the 10:00 AM Sunday School hour.