Sermons by Tim Stephens (Page 19)

Tim Stephens is the senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, Calgary, Alberta. Tim grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario, graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Queen’s University, a Masters of Divinity degree from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from The Masters Seminary. He is happily married to Raquel and they have been blessed with nine children.

Calling Rulers to Repentance

We consider John’s public rebuke of Herod and the church’s role in calling rulers to repentance. The church is the pillar and support of the truth and has the duty to bring this truth to bear today, including rulers. We consider common objections and end with 5 practical remarks we learn from the ministry of John in bringing truth to our leaders. Passage: Luke 3:19-20

Baptism with the Spirit and Fire

John the Baptist directs his hearers to the main attraction–the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is shown to be great in his power, worth, and authority especially in his act of judgment where he baptizes by the Holy Spirit and fire. Here is a call to see what Jesus is doing and to turn to him in repentance and faith. Passage: Luke 3:15-18

Repentance: Its Root and Fruit

In this sermon, Pastor Tim examines John the Baptist’s message of repentance. This is the word he received from God to call people to clear the way to see the coming Christ. The call to repentance is the same call we are commanded to respond to today. Passage: Luke 3:1-14

The Son with Two Fathers

At twelve years of age Jesus had incredible self-awareness. Here he confesses that he is the Son of God and is the Lord’s Christ. At the same time, we’re reminded that Jesus is human. How this fits together is ultimately beyond our understanding but it absolutely necessary for the gospel. Here is Christ Jesus revealed, our Passover Lamb! Passage: Luke 2:41-52

This Changes Everything: The Mind Set on Christ

We consider Colossians 3:1-4 and what it means to set your mind on things above. Rather than escapism or dualism, this passage calls us to behold the Lord Jesus and in so doing everything changes. Here is a call to personal and societal reformation: seek God and behold him. Passage: Colossians 3:1-4

Sheep Among Wolves: Seeing Christ as Worthy Above All

After spending 18 days in prison, Pastor Tim preaches from Matthew 10 and how Christ instructed us to handle adversity and opposition as we live for him and the gospel. The key to remaining faithful in adversity and persecution is to see Christ as worthy. Our loyalty to Christ must eclipse all other loyalties. Passage: Matthew 10:16-39

Captive to Christ, Not Captured by Lies

This sermon examines Colossians 2:8-15 where we are commanded not to be taken captive by empty lies and human teachings. The solution is to be so satisfied and rooted in Christ. Here is a look at our wonderful Savior and what it looks like to be captive to him and therefore avoid being captured by lies. Passage: Colossians 2:8-15

Is This Your Jesus?

We look at Revelation 1:4-6 and a portrait of Jesus. When Jesus was presented before the religious leaders of his day, he was rejected. He did not fit their views of who Jesus is. Today we are challenged to contemplate Jesus truly and what it means to follow him. Passage: Revelation 1:4-6

More Than A Gathering

In this sermon Pastor Tim explains how the church must gather but that the church is more than a gathering. We consider what it means to be a body of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Gathering is essential to the church, but the church is more than a gathering. We pray that this sermon sheds light on the nature of the church and encourages your soul. If nothing else, it will explain why our family of faith continues to…

God’s Wrath and Righteousness Revealed

Alternate Title: How God is pouring out wrath and grace today in our nation and what we should be thinking and doing about it. This Sunday we consider how God’s judgment and his grace are being manifest in our nation today. In understanding how God’s wrath is seen today, along with his grace, we must think and act accordingly. Here is a call to faithfulness in a time of judgment and opportunity. Passage: Romans 1:16-32

The Reason Why We Gather

The first few minutes of our service on May 9, 2021 where Pastor Tim explains why we gather for worship even when it is outlawed by the governing authorities. Passage: