Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
The Discipline of Suffering
Elihu seeks to teach Job why God has brought such suffering in his life–for discipline. Elihu contends that God is not treating him as an enemy, but rather he is treating him as a son. Through Elihu we’re reminded that God does indeed use suffering to discipline his children. Through this God imparts holiness and draws us to look to Christ. May we grow in holiness and in treasuring Christ!
Learning Zeal from Elihu
Elihu bursts onto the scene in Job. We get an introduction on who he is and we consider his zealous passion and defense of God. In his zeal we are rebuked and consider reasons that keep us silent rather than being bold in the defense and proclamation of our great God and his truth.
Giving an Account to God
Job utters his last words before God speaks. In his final words Job gives an account of his actions to God. He is ready to face God and his justice.We learn a valuable lesson here since we must all give an account before God. Will we be bold like Job? Will we shrink back in shame? Will our hypocrisy be made known?May God use this chapter to prepare us to face God.
The Lord Gave and the Lord Has Taken Away
Job, continuing his final speech, recounts how God had blessed him so richly and how God has taken everything away from him. In this lament we learn about Job’s tenacity to rest in the sovereign God and to maintain hope in him.May we learn with him to trust our great God in every and any circumstance. 1. How is lament a language of trust rather than doubt?2. What provides us confidence in dark times that God is always for us?
True Wisdom in a Sea of Foolishness
Job meditates on where wisdom is found as he is surrounded by the voices of fools. He directs us to the source and foundation of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding: the fear of the Lord.We take time to consider what this means and how it is so very needful and practical to our day and age.May the Word of God have its effect on our lives!
Standing Against the Lies of the Wicked
Job adamantly denies that narrative he is being told by his companions. He defiantly stands his ground and entrusts himself to God to see justice upon those who heap false accusations and suffering upon him. As Job continues his final speech, we are struck with parallels to our day in which we are barraged with a false narrative that calls good evil and evil good. May we learn to stand like Job and entrust ourselves to the one who judges…
Biblical Masculinity
We celebrate God’s gift of fatherhood by considering true, biblical masculinity. We live in an age of gender confusion that has left its mark on the church and upon manhood. As always, God’s word is true and sufficient as we consider these important and timely truths.
Unrivaled Wisdom and Power
We begin to consider Job’s last speech. He begins by comparing the power and wisdom of the Almighty to the wisdom of his friends. We see that God’s wisdom and power has no rivals and that man’s wisdom is foolishness in comparison.May this encourage us to know God’s wisdom and submit to his power and authority. Questions to consider:1. Can you see in your life where you have embraced the world’s wisdom?2. In light of God’s unrivaled wisdom and power,…
Maggots, Worms, and God’s Grace
What do we do with Bildad’s words that compare man with maggots and worms? Is this comparison fair? How does the Bible describe us in comparison with God?In this sermon, we consider man in comparison to God and why this leads us to the wonder and beauty of grace. Questions to consider:1. Can you define total depravity?2. Why can thoughts of our own sin lead us to rejoice?3. How do we commonly deny the need for grace?
The Church as One
“There is one body and one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” This is our meditation this week. In a time that can stretch and squeeze and strain our unity, we must be reminded of the glorious truth of “oneness.”
The Church and the Conversion Therapy Ban
On May 25th, 2020 Calgary City Council passed a new bylaw banning the practice or advertising of “conversion therapy.” Many are concerned on how this will affect the church and Christians who disagree with homosexuality and transgenderism. This talk seeks to address the church and how this bylaw (and other laws like it) affect us and our message to the world.
Longing for God’s Justice in the World
Injustice surrounds us. The poor and vulnerable are preyed upon. The righteous suffer. Where is God’s justice? We consider this question as we come alongside Job as he laments the lack of justice in the world. Questions for you to consider:1. How would you explain suffering and evil to one skeptical of Christianity?2. What do we do in the face of injustice all around us?