Sermon Archive (Page 17)

Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.

Killing Pride with Calvary Love

Jesus’ disciples argued a number of times of who is the greatest. Their views of discipleship, greatness, and the mission they were called to were blurred by their own pride. We aren’t immune to the same pride. What we’re reminded of here is that Christ is the great pride killer as we take our eyes off ourselves and behold him. Passage: Luke 9:46-50

Clarity in Confusion: Behold Christ

In this sermon we consider how Jesus exorcises a demon from a child. This child is the only son of a desperate man whom the disciples were powerless to help. After Jesus powerfully heals the child, he speaks again about his death. His disciples do not understand but must learn continued trust and dependence in the powerful, compassionate, and wise one. This is our task as well. Passage: Luke 9:37-45

Dealing with Opposition in the Church

In this final sermon on 3 John we consider the shepherd-like care of the apostle John as he deals with a wolf in order to ensure the continued advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here we learn lessons on leadership, on courage, on the new birth, and on keeping Christ at the center. Passage: 3 John 9-15

Faithful for the Sake of the Name

This sermon reminds us of the mission we have to go and make disciples of the nations. It is a call to be faithful in receiving, sending, and going out for the sake of the name. Each believer has a role to play in serving Christ. May God make us faithful to be fellow laborers for the truth. Passage: 3 John 5-8

Walking in Truth and Love

The first in a three part series looking at the letter of 3 John. The letter opens and reminds us of the importance of truth and love as the basis for the Christian life, church, and home. There is no greater joy for the apostle than to see his children walking in the truth. Passage: 3 John 1-4

The Glory of the King

When Jesus calls his disciples to suffer, to embrace the shame of world, and even to die, he does not leave them without a vision of the glory that is to be revealed. In Jesus’ final instructions about discipleship, he gives his disciples a sneak preview of the glory of the coming kingdom. We must remember that any suffering we experience now is light and momentary compared to the eternal weight of glory before us. Passage: Luke 9:27-36