Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
Legalized Adultery
This sermon considers Jesus’ words about divorce, remarriage, and adultery. It is important to understand why Jesus says this. He rebukes the Pharisees for using the law as a cover for their grumbling, greed, unbelief, and adultery. In this, we learn important lessons to value marriage, avoid covering up our sin, and see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in this rebuke. Passage: Luke 16:18
The Enduring Law
In this sermon we consider Jesus’ teaching that the Law will outlast the planet. Christians today typically have low views concerning the law. What we see in the Scripture is that while the law is not a Savior to save us, it is a rule to guide us. We’re challenged in this sermon to delight in the law, delight in Christ through the law, and to learn, live, and teach the law as the rule of life in the kingdom…
Forcing Your Way Into the Kingdom
This sermons examines Jesus teaching about the preaching of the kingdom of God and that “everyone forces his way into it.” One must strive to enter the kingdom, resisting the world, the flesh, and the devil. Here is a call to push through lies, sin, and apathy to lay hold of Christ and enter his glorious kingdom. Passage: Luke 16:16
Money Talks
This sermon examines Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager. This parable can be hard to understand but its meaning is important for us to use our wealth for the glory of God and the good of our souls. Jesus spoke much about money which can be a snare to those seeking the kingdom of God. May God use our Lord’s teaching to lead you along the straight and narrow way. Passage: Luke 16:1-15
The Father and Two Sons
Jesus tells the famous parable of the prodigal son. In this parable we learn to about sin, repentance, and celebrating with those who are reconciled to God. What is most profound, however, is the picture of the love of God as expressed through the father in Jesus’ story. It is this love of God that should compel us to come and be forgiven our sins and this love of God that should cause us to celebrate the goodness of God.…
Joy in Heaven
In this sermon, Pastor Tim considers the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Jesus’ teaching here addresses grumbling and invites us to follow him in his mission to seek and save the lost, and to have joy over one sinner who repents. Passage: Luke 15:1-10
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