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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What the Blind Man Saw
08/08/2021 Duration: 30minMark 10:46-52. This passage tells the story of a blind man’s faith to have Jesus restore his eyesight. Sight can be used figuratively, such as being blind to our problems or spiritual blindness. In this study, Evangelist Tim Copeland examines how there is something more to the story of restoring a blind man’s sight.
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Reading Scripture as an Act of Worship
08/08/2021 Duration: 28minDeut. 6:4-9. God wanted His people to keep His word in mind. However, few would have access to a copy of the law at the time, so people were commanded to memorize it. In this study, Evangelist Tim Copeland looks at how scripture reading can and should be an act of worship.
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This Life's Not Ultimate
06/08/2021 Duration: 46min2 Cor. 4:8-18. Paul details in this passage the ways he was persecuted for preaching the Gospel. Yet, Paul describes all the trials he endured as “light and momentary.” Paul was confident in the fact that this life is not all there is. This is the last in a series of four lessons on when waves keep coming and life gets rough. In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley looks at the importance of having an attachment to what there is after this life.
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God's Not Indifferent
05/08/2021 Duration: 37minJohn 11. There are times in life when it seems like God has forgotten us or doesn’t care. The story of Lazarus is one example of where it seemed like Jesus did not care. This is the third in a series of four lessons on when waves keep coming and life gets rough. In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley examines the story of Lazarus and the confidence we can have that God really is there.
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I Don't Have to Do This Alone
04/08/2021 Duration: 36minI Kings 19:11-18. Elijah was at a low point and felt he was on his own, but God showed him he was not alone. Today, we often retreat and isolated isolate ourselves instead of sharing our troubles with others. This is the second in a series of four lessons on when waves keep coming and life gets rough. In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley examines the importance of Christian relationships.
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Its Not Supposed to be This Way
03/08/2021 Duration: 39minPsalm 42:7 We live in hard and difficult times, but this is not how God originally designed the world. Sin came into the world because of the consequences of Adam and Eve. This is the first in a series of four lessons on when waves keep coming and life gets rough. In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley looks at solutions for when the world rejects God.
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Creating Margin - Money
01/08/2021 Duration: 33minPro 22:7. What happens to our family relationships when we have debts? Matthew 6:24 tells us we cannot serve both God and money. In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley looks at the space between our income and our spending.
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Creating Margin - Time
01/08/2021 Duration: 33minEccl 7:2. Time is fleeting and there never seems to be enough, yet we find it hard to say, “no.” In this study, guest Evangelist Lawrence Kelley looks at what we can do to gain the perspective to slow down for what is most important.
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Keeping Focused
25/07/2021 Duration: 27minPhil. 3:12-14. Paul used many examples for living a Christian life. In this study, guest Evangelist Josh Lee looks at what it takes to live a focused Christian life.
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The Word of God
25/07/2021 Duration: 24minI Peter 1:22-25. God has a purpose for His Word. Although man has tried to bury it, the Bible lives today. In this study, guest Evangelist Josh Lee looks at the importance of the living Word of God today and the choices we can make.
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Choosing Sin over God
25/07/2021 Duration: 21minJeremiah 2:1-7. This passage talks about how Israel turned their back on God. In this study, guest Evangelist Joshua Lee examines how to deflect the temptations of the devil.
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Building the Household of God: Ephesians 1
19/07/2021 Duration: 30minEphesians 1. This lesson is the first in a series of studies on the book of Ephesians. God has been planning since the dawn of time to create a sanctified people for his own possession. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines "The Blueprint" - what God wants His people to be and "The Builder" - Jesus, the man who made the plan a reality.
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Why We Choose Not to Use Instruments
18/07/2021 Duration: 26minEphesians 5:18-20. This passage talks about worship. Are musical instruments the best way to praise God in the worship service? In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer discusses the wisdom behind the use of musical instruments in worship and if they help accomplish the goal of Ephesians 5:19.
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The Peculiar Parable of Ezekiel 17
11/07/2021 Duration: 28minEzekiel 17. This chapter contains Ezekiel's prophecy told as a parable of Two Eagles and a Vine. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines the themes of judgment and hope from an odd and often-overlooked parable.
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Letting my Soul Sing: Restore Me
11/07/2021 Duration: 36minWhen we sin, we cry out for help because we need restoration. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer uses the Psalms to examine the deep cry for mercy and restoration that comes in living with the consequences of our own guilt.
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Offense & Sensibilty
05/07/2021 Duration: 36minJames 3:13-18. In a world of sensational, offensive rhetoric, Jesus calls us to carry His Word with a selfless, gentle wisdom. This sermon applies the wisdom from above to the way we teach the Bible. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer applies the “wisdom from above” to the way we teach the Bible.
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Making A Place for God
04/07/2021 Duration: 27minHaggai 1. If you find yourself working hard with nothing to show for it, the call of Haggai to “consider your ways” rings through the ages. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer examines the importance of making room for God in our lives.
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A Full Bowl of Cereal
28/06/2021 Duration: 25minEph 5:18-19. If we are not watchful, worship can become ordinary. Many people long for excitement in worship but find it hard to pay attention to or get much from the songs and prayers. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Brent Dyer looks at how filling our hearts with gratitude and praise can overflow into more passionate worship.
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What Does it Mean to Repent and Believe?
20/06/2021 Duration: 36minMark 1:14-15. The passage states we should repent and believe in the Gospel. What does this mean? In this study, Evangelist Andrew Gass looks at the hope that is the Gospel.
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What is the Kingdom of God?
20/06/2021 Duration: 31minMark 1:14-15. This passage says the kingdom of God is at hand. What does this mean? Who the person and work of the Messiah? In this study, Evangelist Andrew Gass examines the kingdom of God.