Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
How Do We Prepare?
Alex Russell preaches from 1 Peter 4:1-2, “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.”
The Light of the World
Jesus is the light of the world and his light is still shining in this world through his body, the church. We reflect on what it means to be a light in the darkness of this world. May the church rise up and shine the light and be that city on a hill.
Coming Short of Repentance
God continues to address Job in his second speech. Job has no argument or response to God yet this comes short of true repentance. Job must not only drop his case, but repent of his accusations against God. Here we get a closer look at what God expects in repentance.
Faith and the Word
Alex Russell preaches from Romans 10:17, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
A Time for War and a Time for Peace
In this sermon we examine 1 Peter 2 and living as Christians under authority in a fight for the gospel. When do we rise up and when do we lay low? Important questions to consider as we approach the issues of our day that we all face.
When God Is Big
It is common for us to bring God down and elevate ourselves. We’re convinced this will lead to our pleasure. What we must understand that our highest delight is when God is big. Here we see the beauty and hope of a big God.
Wisdom from the Beasts of the Earth
God speaks about 7 different animals or pairs and uses each one to question Job (and us). In doing so, God teaches us valuable lessons about himself and his power and control over suffering.
God’s Care for His Creatures
God demonstrates his understanding and power over the animals that man could never possess. If God can so manage the animal world, certainly he has the understanding and wisdom to manage the world of men. In this message Pastor Tim deals with the common objection to God’s care of his creation. Evolution is said to provide the mechanism to explain the origin and development of species all around us. It is important to understand this false doctrine and how it…
No One Like Him
God continues to address Job (and us) on how he is the Creator and Sustainer. We must learn humility, trust, and worship before the greatness of God. Our society continues in the same rebellion as Babel. A return to God as Creator is necessary. So too is the church influenced by the world and needs to be reminded of God as Creator.
The Limits of Evil
This sermon examines God’s words to Job. He uses images of a builder, a midwife, and a general to teach Job that the wicked are limited in what they do and when they do it. God’s purposes cannot be thwarted.
Christian Imitation
A call to Christian imitation as growth to look more like Christ. ** Note: we apologize for the poor audio quality of this sermon.
God Speaks
Job finally hears from God. When God speaks, it isn’t what we might expect. In this message we recap Job’s story and consider God’s response to this man grappling with suffering and perceived injustice.