Christians and the early church faced dangerous threats. Acts 4 records an occasion where Peter and John narrowly escaped imprisonment and physical harm after healing a beggar. Their response to the incident was to turn to God in prayer. 

In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams analyzes their prayer to see what we can learn for both our prayer lives and our work for the gospel.

A Prayer for Boldness

Genesis 22:14. In Genesis 22, we read about Abraham experiencing what was undoubtedly the greatest test of his life: offering Isaac on an altar. During this test, he spoke four significant words of faith: "The Lord will provide." 

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the words of Abraham and their meaning, not only for Abraham but for us today as well.

The Lord Will Provide

We look into the story of Barnabas as we enter the new year to learn what true encouragement is.  

In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how we can become sons and daughters of encouragement as Christians.

The Son of Encouragement

Exodus 12:1-28. God gave the Israelites specific instructions for the Passover so it would be a reminder of their bondage in Egypt.
 
In this study, Fairview Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the similarities between the Passover and the Lord's Supper today.

Don't Go Back To Egypt

2 Corinthians 8:5. As we put the past year behind us and reach forward to the year ahead, we must resolve to first give ourselves to the Lord just as the first-century Christians did.

In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers three reasons why we must first give ourselves to the Lord today.

They First Gave Themselves to the Lord

Philippians 3:12-16. The beginning of a new year is a great time for honest examination and evaluation.
 
In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks back at where we have been this past year, where we are now, and where we are going in the year that is before us.

Looking Back... Reaching Forward

Our world now has over 8 billion people. We live in communities with many individuals. Yet, there are times when we feel alone. Loneliness in our world remains a problem, even for Christians. 

In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at three solutions God gives us for loneliness.

God's Solution Loneliness

Luke 2:41-52. This passage provides some insight into the early life of Jesus and includes His first recorded words. This is the initial sermon in our 2023 congregational theme of "More Like Jesus." We begin by looking at how, from an early age, Jesus was about His Father's business and did His Father's will.
 
In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at some examples Jesus provides to help us be like Him in doing our Father's will.

More Like Jesus:  Doing My Father's Will

Titus 2:11-14. Motivation is a key ingredient for a successful living, but what motivates us to live as a Christian?
 
In this study from Titus 2, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines our motivation for right living and three reasons to live right.

Motivation for Right Living

John 18:1-12. The Bible story of Malchus is often overlooked part of when Jesus was captured prior to his crucifixion. Yet, in many ways, Malchus' interaction with Jesus mirrors our salvation story.
 
In this study, Fairview Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at Jesus' healing of Malchus as a way to find a deeper meaning for the cross and the Lord's Supper today.

Malchus: The Story of Us

Psalm 119:97-104. Whether we are in school or not, we're all continuously learning.

In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines three ways we can learn to excel as God's students using Psalm 119.

Excelling As Gods Student

The church of Christ at Fairview Park is a group of Christians committed to following just the Bible in all that we say and do. Our goal is to be a local church like those found in the pages of the New Testament. Our collective worship and work reflect this focus.  

Our weekly uploads are Bible lessons presented by Fairview Evangelists.  We invite you to study the Bible with us.

Like those found in the pages of the New Testament, the Fairview Park church is completely independent of all other churches. The elders have authority over this congregation (Heb 13:7, 17; 1 Pet 5:1-4) and they answer only to Jesus – not any other church or body.

We would love for you to join us for worship. If you have any questions about what we do or concerns about whether we are following the New Testament, we sincerely encourage you to contact us.

A Prayer for Boldness

Fairview Church of Christ

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