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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Growing Together in Sacrifice
22/11/2024 Duration: 39minIn Romans 15, Paul urged all Christians to sacrifice anything that would hinder the church's unity in Christ. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the profound ways in which Paul highlights Jesus's remarkable example of sacrifice.
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Burning the Scroll
16/11/2024 Duration: 31minIn Jeremiah 36, we read of King Jehoiakim silencing and destroying the word of God spoken by Jeremiah in a shocking show of disrespect for God and His word. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to see how Jehoiakim got to that point and how we can avoid the same fate in our lives.
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Beloved or Bothersome Brethren?
15/11/2024 Duration: 34min1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Every church contains people at various places in their walk with Jesus. How do we interact with them? How do we relate to them? In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at four instructions Paul gave to the church in Thessalonica to help us see that all brethren are beloved and not bothersome.
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Heavenly Love
09/11/2024 Duration: 32minThe immensity of heavenly love can leave us feeling humbled and overwhelmed as we try to grasp its infinite nature. Its beauty is profound, its depth is awe-inspiring, its majesty is undeniable, and its vastness is breathtaking. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman explores four profound truths about God's heavenly love and reflects on how we can embody this love in our everyday interactions and choices.
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Choosing Jesus, Not Division
08/11/2024 Duration: 38min2 Timothy 2. Paul wrote that the world will abound with disagreements and division, but Christians are called to rise above such conflicts and promote unity. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the importance of prioritizing Jesus in our lives and how to do so effectively.
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Wisdom Speaks
02/11/2024 Duration: 31minProverbs 8-9. What is wisdom? Chapters 8 and 9 from the book of Proverbs personify Wisdom. Wisdom will tell us all about itself: what it is, how to find it, and its effect on our lives. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the impact of this Godly wisdom on Christians.
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Overcoming the World
01/11/2024 Duration: 34minJohn 16:25-33. Christians have always lived in an evil world. Speaking to His disciples before his betrayal, in John 16:33, Jesus said, "I have overcome the world." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what it means to overcome the world, and then looks at how Christians do that today.
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Our Mission Never Changes
26/10/2024 Duration: 38minThe world is constantly changing, yet the Christian mission never changes. In this study, Evangelist Matt Allen examines three objectives a Christian should always keep in mind today.
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Christians in the Culture
25/10/2024 Duration: 38minWe live in a world that rejects Biblical values and has different moral standards than a Christian. In this study, Evangelist Matt Allen examines how Christians should relate to today's culture.
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Something Has to be Done About Jesus
19/10/2024 Duration: 30minJohn 11:47. The Pharisees had tried unsuccessfully to stop Jesus on several occasions. Now, they faced the problem of how to kill Jesus. In this study, Evangelist Xavier Redmon examines the Pharisee's dilemma of how to find a way to kill Jesus.
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Obadiah: An Overview
18/10/2024 Duration: 33minAt its core, Obadiah is a warning to a wicked nation that has oppressed God's people. It is also a message of hope for those who stay faithful to God. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams provides an overview of the message found in the Old Testament book of Obadiah.
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Suffering as a Christian (Part 2)
13/10/2024 Duration: 24min1 Peter 4:12-19. Peter wrote his first epistle to Christians living in several regions of the Roman Empire. In it, he often wrote of the suffering they were currently experiencing and would soon experience. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers more truths Peter stated about suffering as a Christian that can help us endure suffering for following Jesus Christ today.
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Suffering as a Christian (Part 1)
13/10/2024 Duration: 27min1 Peter 4:12-19. Peter wrote his first epistle to Christians living in several regions of the Roman Empire. In it, he often wrote of the suffering they were currently experiencing and would soon experience. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers some truths Peter stated about suffering as a Christian that can help us endure suffering for following Jesus Christ today.
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Get To Work
10/10/2024 Duration: 37min2 Thessalonians 3. In this chapter, Paul talks a lot about a Christian's work; both in intention and action. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how having a Christlike work ethic demands service to God and others.
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Sanctification: "Be Holy, for I Am Holy"
06/10/2024 Duration: 27minChristians have a different set of values and goals than the rest of the world. While we live in an unholy world, Jesus has called us to be His holy people. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at what the Scriptures have to say about our holy God, us being His holy people, and how we show holiness in our daily lives.
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Outside the Camp
30/09/2024 Duration: 28minHebrews 13:11-13. The Hebrew writer wrote that Jesus suffered "outside the camp." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks to the cross of Christ by considering what the phrase "outside the camp" meant for Jesus, and what it means for us.
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Growing Together in Purpose
23/09/2024 Duration: 31min1 Peter 2. What is the church's purpose in the world? How does that affect the way we live? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the church's close relationship with God and the job we must do as described in 1 Peter 2.
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When Tradition Becomes a Heart Problem
22/09/2024 Duration: 27minMatthew 15. Jesus took the scribes and Pharisees to task for elevating their opinions and traditions to the level of God's Law. So, when does tradition become a bad thing? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at the solution Jesus gives us about traditions.
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Salvation is Nearer Than When We Believed
16/09/2024 Duration: 29minRomans 13:11-14. Paul told the Romans that eternal salvation was closer now than ever before. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers three of Paul’s admonitions to the Romans that will help us stay saved today.
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The Benefits of Companionship
15/09/2024 Duration: 33minEcclesiastes 4:7-12. Companionship is one of many blessings from God. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what God's word says about three benefits of companionship.