Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
All for Jesus
This is the second message on Jesus’ call to discipleship. Jesus wants all of you and all that you have. Here we see why Jesus is so worthy and why the stakes are so high. Have you committed your life to Christ? Passage: Luke 14:27-35
Ananias & Sapphira
Pastor Alex examines the famous story of Ananias & Sapphira from the book of Acts. Here we find in their example a great and weighty message for the church today. Among those who approach the Lord, he will be sanctified. Flagrant sin will not be tolerated, hypocrisy will meet a bitter end. Tune in to hear the story for yourself and be encouraged in what it teaches. Passage: Acts 4:36-5:11
Abundant Generosity
Witness from the early church an incredible example of abundant generosity for Christians today. When there are needs in the body of Christ, we as his people are called to a radical and voluntary openhandedness with what the Lord has provided. This ought to be the joyous response of the church today. May you be encouraged, in the gospel, to practice the same. Passage: Acts 4:32-35
Loyalty to Jesus Above All
In this sermon Pastor Tim explains Jesus’ call to discipleship. Shockingly, Jesus tells the crowds that when the come to him they must hate mother and father and wife and children and brother and sister. These profound words of our Lord deserve close attention and clear action. May you understand the cost of discipleship and then say, Jesus is worthy! Passage: Luke 14:25-26
The Birth of Jesus Christ
This Christmas reflect upon Jesus Christ and who he is. This sermon considers what we learn about Jesus Christ in the birth narrative in the gospel of Matthew. Jesus come to earth via divine conception, is the son of God and son of David, and is called Jesus because he is God’s king bringing God’s salvation. His life and cross-work are not attempts to save sinners, but an accomplishment that is effective and glorious. Passage: Matthew 1:18-25
The Joy of the Lord Be Your Strength
Pastor Josh Poffenroth preaches on the joy of the Lord as the fruit of the Spirit. This continues his series and is the third message in that series on the fruit of the Spirit. Passage: Nehemiah 8
Ministry, Service, and Power
Dr. Joseph Boot preaches from Matthew 20:20-28. Dr. Joe Boot leads the Ezra Institute. Visit www.ezrainstitute.com for more details. Passage: Matthew 20:20-28
Praying for Boldness
The church has been commissioned by the Lord Jesus to spread the gospel message to every creature. Yet, what is one great hindrance keeping her from being engaged as she ought? Cowardice. Fear in the face of a hostile world. Listen in as we examine the response of the early church to their own experience of hostile opposition: prayer for boldness. We will learn how we as the church today ought to revive this practice of petition, expecting great things…
The Heart of the Hypocrite
Jesus is invited to a dinner with the Pharisees. They wanted to watch him as they judged him. It turns out that Jesus was watching them and pronounced judgment against them. In these interactions we get a picture of the hypocrite contrasted with the compassion, power, and wisdom of Jesus. May this serve as a caution and call to be loyal to Jesus. Passage: Luke 14:1-24
Jerusalem’s Rejection
Jesus laments over Israel’s continued rejection of his work and identity. He has continued to display his compassion and demonstration his power. Yet Israel persists in rebellion. Jesus pronounces God’s judgment yet gives a ray of hope that one day they will see him when they recognize him as the blessed one who comes in the name of the Lord. Passage: Luke 13:31-35
Will Those Who Are Saved Be Few?
In this sermon we consider a question asked of Jesus, “Will those who are saved be few?” Jesus’ answer probes deep into the heart to describe what one must do to be saved. He warns about those seeking entrance into the kingdom but are shut out and perish. Our Lord, like always, does not speak in abstraction, but makes truth very personal. Will those who are saved include you? Passage: Luke 13:22-30
A Second Chance at Repentance
Jesus extends mercy and compassion again and again. Yet religious pretenders continue to reject him and harden their hearts. In this sermon we consider how the hypocrite exercises a counterfeit repentance and contrast that with true repentance. Note: The end of the video has some qualities issues as the sun streamed into the church during the sermon. Passage: Luke 13:10-21