Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Train the Younger Women
13/03/2022 Duration: 24minTitus 2:3-5. Paul offered advice to the church in Crete for older women to train the younger women to be good wives and mothers who are virtuous and hardworking. In a world where the family is under fire, the relationship of older women training younger women is an important and often neglected aspect of what we do as a church. This study by Evangelist Brent Dyer encourages women of all ages to create opportunities for this type of training.
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Grumble, Grumble, Grumble
07/03/2022 Duration: 40minPhilippians 2:1-18. In his instructions to the Christians at Philippi, Paul places importance on not complaining. This study by Evangelist Phil Robertson examines why Christians should refuse to complain.
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My Kingdom is Not of this World
06/03/2022 Duration: 31minJohn 18:33-19:11 Jesus, during Pilate’s interrogation, tells Pilate that His kingdom was not of this world. This study by Evangelist Phil Robertson explains why our hope is not in this world. Instead, Christians have a monarch, king and Lord in control with a kingdom like no other.
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Connect with the Lord
05/03/2022 Duration: 31minPhil Robertson, featured speaker for the Fairview Bible Workshop Weekend, talks about the role social media and technology play in our lives today. This lesson examines how technology can be a distraction not only from family and friends, but how it affects life in general and our walk with God.
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Meaningful Marriage
27/02/2022 Duration: 41minDo you ever wonder why God made marriage? Do you ever wonder what its real purpose is? This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman answers those questions about marriage by investigating God’s true purpose for marriage, and by thinking about three ways to have a meaningful marriage.
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An Admonition for Youth
20/02/2022 Duration: 45minEcclesiastes 11:10. The days of one’s youth can certainly be a great season of life, but it can also be a challenging one. This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman considers the wise man’s words of admonition to help today’s young people navigate these years in a way that they can enjoy them to the fullest.
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Baptism Q&A
20/02/2022 Duration: 30minActs 2:38. The Bible teaches baptism is a necessary step in becoming a Christian. Yet, the stand on baptism is perhaps the most significant doctrine distinguishing the church of Christ from other churches. This study by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer addresses the origins and purpose of baptizing, as well as some common points of contention on the subject.
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From Suffering to Blessing
14/02/2022 Duration: 36minPsalm 32. We live in a world of suffering. In this short psalm, David expresses what we’ve all experienced - suffering for our sin. But he also reminds us that, when we admit our sin to God, He forgives and turns our suffering into a blessing. This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman takes a closer look at Psalm 32 and sin.
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A Matter of Life and Death
13/02/2022 Duration: 30minDeuteronomy 30:19, Ezekiel 36:25-28. We all face choices in life. When Moses was giving The Law, he said, “I set before you life and death, choose life.” This is also Ezekiel’s message as he persuades the rebellious Israelites that their sin is a matter of life and death. This sermon by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer looks at how even after Israel reaps the consequence for their sins, God has power over death to bring life back to the heart of His people, just as He does today.
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What Does A Christian Look Like?
07/02/2022 Duration: 26minMatthew 5-7. The Sermon on the Mount is familiar to many, but what makes a good Christian? This study by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines four Christian traits from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
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God Can Work with Weakness
06/02/2022 Duration: 27min1 Cor 2:3-5. We often make excuses for our service to God, but God reminds us that He can work with weakness. This sermon by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer looks at some great Bible characters to remind us that success and strength come from God, not us.
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The Centurion at the Cross
31/01/2022 Duration: 33minA look at what Matthew, Mark, and Luke record about the Centurion at the cross the day Jesus was crucified. This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman will help us see what the Centurion saw that day at the cross and how it impacted his life.
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Concerning the Contribution
30/01/2022 Duration: 35minI Cor. 16:1-2. The New Testament shows us how God wanted first-century churches to collect funds to do the work of the church. This sermon by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the collection of church funds and why Christians give financially to the local church’s work.
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The Beauty of Brotherly Unity
24/01/2022 Duration: 38minPsalm 133. God is a God of beauty. The Psalmist writes that it is good and pleasant for Christians to dwell together in unity! Everything God made is beautiful. This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman helps us see the beauty of brotherly unity.
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Care for One Another
17/01/2022 Duration: 38minJames 2:14-17. As we experience yet another COVID surge, we must remember Scripture's instruction to "care for one another." This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman explains why and how we care for one another during this time and reminds us of the reward that awaits us for doing so.
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Jacob: Learning To Let Go
16/01/2022 Duration: 31minGenesis 31:6-7. Jacob was a man who tried to wrestle everything he wanted out of life by his own strength. His life is a story of God teaching him through trials and blessings that Jacob could not rely on himself. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer tells the story of Jacob to encourage us to “let go” and be people of genuine faith.
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Beware, But Grow
10/01/2022 Duration: 38min2 Peter 3:17-18. In his closing remarks, Peter warns the new Christians about false teachers and urges them to continue growing in their knowledge of Jesus. This study by Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the two things we must do in the new year and commit to “Beware, but grow.”
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In the Beginning: Two Creation Accounts
09/01/2022 Duration: 33minGenesis 1-2. There is a second account of creation recorded in the second chapter of Genesis. Why are there two slightly different creation stories in the Bible? This study by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines investigates why there are two versions of the creation story and what each one tells us.
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Welcome to the Bible
02/01/2022 Duration: 24minThis study by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer is an open love letter to the word of God. The study discusses several reasons why the Bible is amazing. It also encourages all Christians to prioritize Bible reading in 2022.
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Two Ideals for God’s Church
02/01/2022 Duration: 26minActs 2. God intended for His church to be a family. This chapter describes the day the church was established and the new Christians became a new family. This study by Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines some of the specific ways God wants the church to be a family and encourages Christians to spend time together.