Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
A Commitment to the Word
If our task is to make and mature disciples. Our task is to proclaim the gospel to people so that people become followers of Christ and then people are taught to obey what Jesus commanded. Not only does this mean we must be about to people, we must be committed to the word, to the Scriptures. People will only be converted through the word, people will only be matured in the faith through the word. And we must have the…
A Commitment to People
The task of the church to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ is going to require us to be a church focused on the word, focused on prayer, and focused on people. This sermon examines and explains the ministry-mindshifts that we must make to have a strong commitment to people. We must have a commitment (1) to an equipping ministry; (2) to mentoring spiritual leaders; (3) to gift-based ministry; (4) to Spirit-motivated ministry; (5) to evangelism; and (6) to…
Pure Motherhood
The Holy Scriptures give guidance to mothers. Not only does it outline characteristics and qualities of motherhood, but it gives training grace. Apart from the grace of God we have a moral ethic with no hope of succeeding. However, because of the grace of God mediated through Jesus Christ mother’s have motivation and hope to succeed as godly mothers raising the next generation to love and serve our great Creator and God.
Who are the Vine-Workers?
Every member of the church is called to be a minister”a servant”that serves others in order to build up the body so that everyone is growing more and more into Christ-like character. The leaders of the church are called to make sure everyone in the church is equipped and encouraged in this great task.
The Trellis and the Vine
What is the church and what does the church do? And what does a trellis and vine have anything to do with it?The church is a called out people sent on mission to call others to follow Jesus Christ through proclaiming the gospel, baptizing, and giving instruction so that people obey what Christ has commanded. This is who we are and what we do. Sound simple? It may sound simple but it can be filled with distractions along the way.
Empty Tomb, No More Empty Life
Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ there is no Christian faith, their is no future hope, and we are of all people most to be pitied. However, the fact that the resurrection is true means that the resurrection gives life to our preaching, gives life to our faith, gives life to our gospel proclamation, gives life to those who have died, and gives life to our future hope.
It Is Finished
The last thing Jesus said while on the cross was a shout, he said “It is finished.” These simple words are loaded with precious eternal truth. For followers of Jesus, this phrase functions as a corrective for our own self-justification and a reminder of what our great Savior did for us in history that has everlasting effect.
The Cost of Discipleship
What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? What does it mean to deny yourself? This sermon examines Jesus’ difficult challenge. Pastor Tim looks at what it meant practically to the first disciples, and how we are called to live it out today.
Ears to Hear, Eyes to See
Jesus continues to demonstrate that he is the Christ, the Son of God by doing the very things that were spoken of the promised Christ long ago. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, but his ability to see Jesus for who he truly is is still blurred. What Peter is missing is that the Christ must suffer and die as a sacrifice for the sins of his people (Isaiah 53). The question for us is, how do we see…
You Know God
Why do all people find the sunset and sunrise beautiful? Why do all people marvel at the stars and planets? Why is music beautiful to our ears? Why do we find artwork pleasing to the eye? Why do we care about justice? Why do we have guilt?The Bible declares that these things demonstrate that we know God. Is that really the case?
The Heart of Man
The religious leaders continue to confront Jesus. This time Jesus demonstrates that their traditions nullify the commandments of God. Not only that, but their traditions expose their faulty view of man. They believe that what defiles a person comes from the outside. Jesus teaches that what defiles a man comes from within. That is, evil is in the heart of man. The only cure for the human heart is found in Jesus Christ. In him we find forgiveness and grace…
Mission and Misunderstanding
When you’re a disciples of Jesus you will go on mission for him. You will be called to suffer for him. You will be reliant on him and his provision in order to be obedient to him. You will go through times of trial that are God ordained to bring you into a closer dependence and greater faith in Jesus. This is discipleship!