Watch or listen to sermons preached from the pulpit at Fairview Baptist Church.
Blessings and Curses: Applying Israel’s Promises Today
In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore one of the Bible’s most repeated principles: God sets before his people a clear choice between blessing for obedience and cursing for disobedience. As we examine the promises of rain, harvest, and prosperity for Israel alongside the warnings of drought and loss for turning to idols, we ask the important question: Do these principles still apply to God’s people today? Moving beyond reductionistic dispensational, hyper-grace, or prosperity gospel approaches, this sermon affirms…
Consider Who God Is and Who You Are
In Deuteronomy 11, Moses calls Israel to “consider today” all that God has done—his mighty acts in Egypt, his provision and discipline in the wilderness, and his powerful deliverance—so that they would love and obey him with wholehearted devotion. In this message, we explore how a deep, intentional memory of God’s past faithfulness anchors our identity, combats cultural amnesia and identity confusion, and provides powerful motivation for obedience today. From our identity as God’s redeemed people in Christ to the…
What Does the Lord Require of You? Responding to God’s Lavish Grace
In Deuteronomy 10, Moses continues recounting God’s astonishing mercy after Israel’s idolatry with the golden calf. Though the people shattered the covenant, God reestablished it with new tablets, continued the priesthood, and reaffirmed his promise of the land—all through the intercession of Moses. This is a powerful picture of grace upon grace extended to an undeserving people. This sermon unpacks what God requires in response to such lavish mercy: loving obedience, softened hearts, Godward imitation, and faithful loyalty. Far from…
Remembering Sin to Magnify Grace
In Deuteronomy 9, Moses calls God’s people to remember their repeated sins—grumbling, idolatry, cowardice, and rebellion—after God’s mighty deliverance from Egypt. Far from leaving us in guilt or shame, this remembrance humbles us and magnifies the wonder of God’s undeserved grace. This sermon shows how remembering our sin drives us to gratitude, deeper loyalty to Christ, and fervent intercessory prayer, following the example of Moses who pleaded with God on behalf of a stubborn people. Ultimately, this text points us…
Chosen by Grace: Killing Pride Through
In Deuteronomy 9, God repeatedly warns Israel not to think their blessings come from their own righteousness or superiority. Instead, he chose them and gave them the land purely by his undeserved grace. In this message, we’ll see how the biblical doctrine of election humbles us, strips away every ground for boasting, and leads us to deep gratitude and praise. If you’ve ever struggled with pride or wondered why God shows mercy to sinners, this sermon is for you.
Godliness in Prosperity: Remembering the Lord in Abundance
This sermon from Deuteronomy 8 explores one of Scripture’s most surprising truths: prosperity—not hardship—is often the greater test of our faith. While trials can drive us to prayer and dependence, abundance can quietly draw our hearts away from the Lord. Moses warns Israel, and us, to remember God in seasons of blessing, to guard against pride, and to cultivate contentment rooted not in material comfort but in God himself. As we consider how prosperity exposes what is in our hearts,…
Divine Judgment and Unconditional Love
In Deuteronomy 7, God commands Israel to devote the nations of Canaan to complete destruction as they enter the Promised Land, raising difficult questions about divine justice, mercy, and holiness. This sermon examines the religious and moral reasons for God’s judgment upon idolatry, sexual perversion, child sacrifice, and occult practices, while contrasting it with his sovereign choice of Israel—not because of any merit in them, but because of His unconditional love, faithfulness to his promises, and redeeming grace. Far from…
All-Out War
James 4:1-10 addresses the issue of conflicts in the church. We see how fights are often the result of straying desires, prayerlessness, and worldliness, and how these problems are only addressed as we humble ourselves before the God who is jealous for our allegiance and is ready to graciously restore us.
4 Reasons Why Jesus Was Raised from the Dead
On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection. But why was he raised? In this message, we unpack four biblical reasons for the resurrection: Whether you’re exploring Christianity or have walked with Jesus for years, this sermon will deepen your confidence in the risen Christ and stir fresh hope in his finished work. He is risen indeed!
Love God: The Great Commandment
In Deuteronomy 6, God gives his people one great commandment that summarizes the entire law: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” This message explores what it truly means to love God—not as fleeting emotion, but through treasuring his word, remaining loyal in every season, selflessly serving him, and reflecting his love to the next generation. We also see how Jesus perfectly fulfilled this commandment where…
Hearing God Through His Word: Fear, Hear, Obey, and Live
After God spoke the Ten Commandments directly to Israel at Sinai, the people trembled in awe and asked for a mediator—Moses—to speak God’s words to them. God commended their fear and established the pattern of revelation through prophets and Scripture. In this message, we explore why the written Word is sufficient, why fearing God leads to life, and how grace motivates joyful obedience, all fulfilled in Christ, our ultimate Prophet and Mediator.
No Coveting: From Craving to Contentment in Christ
Continuing our series on the Ten Commandments, this message from Deuteronomy 5:21 examines the tenth commandment—”You shall not covet”—which targets the heart’s sinful desires for what belongs to others. We consider coveting with idolatry and envy, its subtle symptoms in our thoughts, pursuits, and speech, and its deadliness. The remedy is found not in self-effort but in the cross of Christ, leading to true contentment: a calm delight in God’s provision, presence, and promises, satisfied fully in Jesus rather than…