Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
The Two Witnesses
There are many who testify against Christians. We can listen to their voice and be discouraged and defeated. But there is a witness in heaven that testifies to who we really are. May you be encouraged by what heaven, rather than the world, thinks of you.
The Blessing of Those Who Fear God
The Bible promises blessing for those who fear God. So what happened to Job and so many of the faithful who suffer rather than experience blessing? We examine this important subject and reflect on 5 principles that bring these ideas together.
Community Commitment
What does it mean to walk together worthy of our calling? What does it look like to be part of the church? This sermon is a call to commitment. We examine what this commitment looks like in different areas of life and then conclude with motivation for living in this God-honoring way. May this sermon be used of God as it expounds his word to build his church.
Community Mission
What is the mission of the church? How does mercy ministry, evangelism, holiness, and worship fit into the priorities of the church? In this third message in the series, we consider a final foundation for the community of the church. We see how with God at the center the community is transformed and engaged in spiritual battle.
Community Vision
What is the goal or purpose of the church? What is our vision to be? When we look to the Scriptures we see over and over again that the church is to be holy! We’re called to holiness. Here is a needed reminder and a needed encouragement about the importance of the church to our holiness.
Community of God
“The church is God’s supernatural community, beginning from his plan and choice before time began, a people rescued from sin by his lavish grace in Christ from all the nations of the world; to be holy and blameless; to be adopted as sons; to receive an inheritance and be his inheritance; to live under his righteous rule; so that he might display the glory of his power, wisdom, and grace to all creatures in heaven and on earth.” In this…
Grace and Truth
A short Christmas Eve message on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, full of grace and truth.
He Came to Bring Us to God
Why did Jesus come into the world. Most would say that he came to die. But his death was a means to an end, that we might be brought to God! We consider this purpose statement in 1 Peter 3:18, we see the importance Christ’s coming for our union or fellowship with God. This is the purpose of his coming and his suffering.We also consider that he did this for US. A people. Making us brothers and sisters in Christ.…
Rollercoaster Faith
Job hopes then despairs as his suffering continues. Amazingly he hopes for the very promises of the new covenant that are ours in Christ. This helps us to endure through suffering and tragedy as we have a sure and great hope!
No Other Hope
Job defends his desire to argue his case before God. In his defense we learn valuable lessons on giving counsel and on approaching God. In all these areas, it is a reminder that we must behold the majesty of God!
How Our Circumstances Shape God
Our experiences can shape and reshape how we understand the nature of God. One truth can be emphasized to the neglect of others. Here is a warning and the answer is to behold the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Only Wise God Reveals True Wisdom
Zophar has a good theological confession regarding the wisdom of God. His application is lacking but we can learn from his advice to Job. God’s wisdom is infinite in its perfections and his people must trust him and take comfort that he will do what is best.