Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
The Promised Jesus
Passage: Acts 3:17-26
All Glory Be to Christ
Pastor Alex Russell continues his sermon series through the book of Acts. In today’s sermon, he discusses the importance of giving all the glory to Christ and how we are to avoid building a monument for ourselves or others. Passage: Acts 3:11-16
Jesus Came to Divide
It will surprise many today that Jesus came to divide but that is how he explains why he came. Jesus came to divide because one must accept him or reject him. Jesus came to divide because truth is polarizing. Jesus came to divide because the gospel is a matter of prime importance. May this message encourage you to be faithful to Jesus in a time of division. Passage: Luke 12:49-53
Be Ready! A Parable of Four Servants
In this passage, Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure and return. Jesus calls his followers to watchfulness and faithfulness in his physical absence. As Jesus explains, he mentions four types of servants as a warning and encouragement for us to live faithfully while we wait for his return. Passage: Luke 12:35-48
Overcoming Anxiety
Jesus commands his followers not to be anxious for anything. Of course, we are so weak and fall into anxiety. So, Jesus tenderly exhorts and instructs so that we would grow in faith and trust, overcoming anxiety. May Jesus’ words here aid you as you grow in dependence upon our heavenly Father. Passage: Luke 12:22-34
Guarding Against Greed
Jesus takes time to address greed and covetousness as he teaches his disciples. Rather than settle a financial dispute, Jesus warns us all to be on guard against this sin that leads to misery and ruin. In a materialistic culture, we must be on guard against the influences around us and learn from our Lord such that we steward all that we have for his honor and glory. Passage: Luke 12:13-21
Confessing Christ Before Men
In this sermon, we’re reminded to be loyal to Jesus Christ in amid opposition. When there is public pressure to be privatize our faith, there must be a public profession of allegiance to Jesus Christ and his truth. This is important. It has eternal consequences. Thankfully, Christ has given us his Spirit to strengthen us and give us wisdom. Passage: Luke 12:8-12
Christ the Cornerstone
This sermon considers what must be the foundation for the church: Jesus Christ and him crucified. Many churches dot the landscape but only those built and stayed upon the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ will remain. This sermon considers how we must do this as a family of faith. This is the fourth and final part of a series of messages as our church transitioned into a new and larger facility at 3311 Centre St N, Calgary, Alberta.…
The Great Commission
Fairview Baptist Church began in 1960 in obedience Jesus’ command we call the Great Commission. As the church moves to a new and larger location we remember the calling we have as a church and as individual Christians. This sermon considers the command, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” Passage: Matthew 28:19
Fellowship and Hospitality
The early church was devoted to the apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Two of these four, fellowship and breaking of bread, would likely not define the what the modern church is devoted to. As we transition as a church to a new facility and community, it is important that we are devoted to hospitality and table fellowship in our homes and in the church. This sermon is a call to value home hospitality and participation in the…
The Greatest Christian
Every Christian should want to be a great Christian and every church should want to be a great church made up of great Christians. So what is a great Christian? In Mark 10, Jesus explains what a great disciple looks like as he speaks about service and sacrifice. This is a needed lesson as we look forward to God’s continued faithfulness in the life of the church. This is the first part in a series of messages as Fairview Baptist…
Overpowering Fear
Jesus addresses fear in his disciples after he courageously speaks truth to power. He teaches us that fear of men is conquered through a greater fear of God. This sermon explores what it means to fear God and how we can cultivate that in our lives. Passage: Luke 12:4-7