Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
The Triune Nature of God
We consider questions related to the importance of the Trinity. Where is it taught in Scripture and why is it so important? What we see is that the triune nature of God is the foundation for his outward, self-sacrificing love that he shares with his people. It is the very foundation of the gospel. Let us delight together in our triune God! For the insert on passages teaching the doctrine of the Trinity, click here.
“Embarrassing” Bible?
What do we do with those obscure portions of the Old Testament that are dug up by critics and skeptics who seek to mock Christianity? Here we examine one of those texts and see it in the light of the whole counsel of God.
Hell and the Love of God
How can a loving God send anyone to eternal conscious torment? How can hell be reconciled with the love of God? Rather than editing God, see the true wonder of his grace and love! This sermon explores what hell is, then turns our attention to the love and justice of God and how God loves his enemies. When we have a deficient understanding of hell, we’ll have a deficient understanding of the gospel. For those with further questions on hell,…
The Final Judgment
How many judgments are there? What do they look like? How will they be decided? Here we explore this important and oft neglected topic. In this sermon we consider Jesus’ teaching on the final judgment. We see from Scripture that there is one final judgment to take place at the return of Christ. All people, both Jew and Gentile, believer and unbeliever, will gather before Jesus to be judged. Some gaining eternal reward, others eternal punishment. This judgment exposes all…
Revelation 20 and the Thousand Years
What is the thousand years mentioned in Revelation? And when does it happen? We examine this wonderful text together and see how Scripture reveals a unified message of Christ’s return and conquering of his foes. “Scripture interprets Scripture” and “Context is king!” are the principles by which this passage is understood and wonderfully applicable to us today.
The Gospel’s Power
Alex Russell preaching on the gospel’s power.
The Rapture and the End of the Age
What is the rapture and where do you find it in the Bible? What happens before and what happens after? Common and important questions to which the Bible clearly speaks. So that we understand what Scripture says, we take the time to examine all four passages in the Bible which speak about the “rapture” or gathering of the church at the end of the age. What we see is that the end times is much simpler than we’ve been told.
Predestination and Prayer: Does prayer for the lost matter?
Do our prayers make a difference? If God knows the future and who will be saved do our prayers for their salvation work? If predestination is true and God has determined who will be saved, then how can our prayers matter? This sermon examines these important questions. The goal is not only to be satisfied intellectually that prayer and predestination are friends that do not need reconciliation. The goal is for us to be motivated to pray and share the…
Getting Church Priorities Straight
Here is a call for the church to prioritize the advance of the gospel. What we’re reminded of is that this is not a joyless duty but there is much fruit that the church reaps as it gets its priorities straight. The Philippians church is commended for their partnership in the gospel and we must learn from their commendation and do likewise.
Strength to be Content
In this passage we look at the famous verse, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” From sporting events to doing hard things, this verse has been a slogan for achieving your best through God’s strength. But is that what this verse really teaches? What does it mean to do something in God’s strength and not your own? In this sermon we look at the true meaning and true beauty of this verse. It is a promise…
The Battle for Your Mind
What are you feeding your mind? What are the things you set before your eyes and ears? What do you do with your free time? Your mind is a battle ground and your time is short and precious. Here is a call to a Christian mind.
True Peace. Always.
Want freedom from anxiety? Tired of treating symptoms without dealing with the root of the issue? Consider the command and wonderful promises of God’s word concerning true peace! In this passage we are instructed to put off anxiety by being constant in prayer. The kind of prayer and the expected outcome of this prayer are examined and explained.