Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
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
Massacre and Disaster: A Call to Repentance
This sermon considers the conflict in Israel and how we ought to look at it through a biblical lens. We consider the words of Jesus and the call to repentance amid reports of massacres and disasters. Passage: Luke 13:1-9
God Is In Control
Justin Peters delivers important lessons from Daniel 1 which demonstrate that our God is in control. Passage: Daniel 1
Christian Unity
Pastor Jacob Reaume from Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo preaches on Christian unity. He explains what it is (and what it is not). Then he follows this up with how we achieve and maintain this unity. This is a needed message for the church today. Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16
The Enduring Word
In a world that is hostile to the gospel, what confidence does the Christian have in his mission? What hope does he have that his efforts will not fail? Acts 4:13-22 brings us to the answer: that the Word of God will endure come what may. As the church takes it’s stand for Christ, weak and frail as she is, the powers of darkness will never prevail. God will ensure the continuation of the truth. Passage: Acts 4:13-22
Sovereign from Beginning to End
In this sermon we see a present day description of Jesus Christ. He is exalted in authority and strength. Jesus Christ is the great sovereign, the King of kings, and Lord of lords. We need this vision of Jesus in times of tribulation, doubt, anxiety, and confusion. This is Jesus, high and lifted up. Passage: Revelation 1:9-18
The Perfect Plan
This sermon examines Peter’s words to the people of Jerusalem 50 days after Jesus’ death. Peter explains that Jesus was delivered over to death by the definite plan and foreknowledge of God. This raises questions about God’s character and human responsibility. What we see are important truths that are meant to be understood, lead us to repentance, and grant us boldness to live for Christ. Passage: Acts 2:23