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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Trusting and Testing God
13/11/2023 Duration: 29minMalachi 3:10 This passage has an important lesson about trusting and testing God. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at the challenges God gives us and the commitment He makes if we accept the challenge.
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Malachi: Proving Gods Love
12/11/2023 Duration: 30minAn overview of the Old Testament book of Malachi. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at the book of Malachi to proclaim God's steadfast love and to urge us not to grow weary in serving Him.
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Vows for My Marriage
06/11/2023 Duration: 36minGenesis 2:18-23. Although we who are married may not specifically remember our vows to God and our spouse. Our marriage vows are important. They mean the couple will face joys, sorrows, and struggles together. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers three important vows for marriage.
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Stewardship in a Season of Spending
05/11/2023 Duration: 30minThe end of the year is often called a "season of giving," but it's become more of a "season of spending." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines three ways we can be good stewards of God's financial blessings, especially in this spending season.
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The Suffering Servant
30/10/2023 Duration: 26minMatthew 20:20-28. The scriptures describe a time when two of Jesus’ apostles desired a special place. As we focus on the Lord’s Supper, this study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines Jesus as a suffering servant.
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A Lesson in Love
29/10/2023 Duration: 33minPsalm 136. On its surface, this psalm is a one-note passage. The phrase "His steadfast love endures forever" is repeated 26 times in as many verses. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams looks into the depth of the stories behind the psalm to inspire us to look for God's steadfast love in our lives as well.
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Right Responses to Suffering
23/10/2023 Duration: 36min2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Human suffering comes in a variety of forms, and we experience suffering for a variety of reasons. But how do we respond to it? Paul was encouraged by God's ability to renew his spirit when circumstances got him down. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at the words Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 4 to learn three proper responses to suffering.
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More Like Jesus: "Fishers of Men"
16/10/2023 Duration: 34minLuke 5:1-11. If we had to summarize Jesus' mission for coming to earth, we could say it was to be a "fisher of men." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines conversations Jesus had with four fishermen about being "fishers of men" to help us be more like Him.
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Praise for God's Great Works
15/10/2023 Duration: 33minPsalm 111. Praise for the Lord is a common theme throughout the psalms. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman, we see what the psalmist says about praise for God's great works.
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Ministering to Our Prodigal Children
08/10/2023 Duration: 39minThe Church today is suffering from an epidemic of young people losing their faith and no longer following God. It has been a problem since the time of Adam and Eve. This study by guest Evangelist David Banning examines the heartbreak parents face when their children face spiritual struggles.
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Activate the Next Generation
08/10/2023 Duration: 31minMatthew 16:24. The Bible is filled with stories of young people who followed God and accomplished great things. This study by guest Evangelist David Banning looks at how we all can help encourage today's youth to do great things for God.
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The Path of True Discipleship
02/10/2023 Duration: 40minIn John 8, as Jesus is teaching in the Temple, John says that many there believe in Him. However, over the course of His teaching, these believers turn from believing in Jesus to wanting Him dead. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks into Jesus' teaching to discover why some believers had a change of heart and how we can be true disciples.
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Do Not Be Afraid
01/10/2023 Duration: 30minFear is a powerful emotion. Many of God’s spokesmen experienced fear. However, throughout Scripture, God told His faithful servants, "Do not be afraid." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers three such statements that Jesus made that can help us overcome the fears we face today.
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Supporting Our Shepherds
25/09/2023 Duration: 39minJohn 10:1-5. In Scripture, God often describes the relationship between Himself and His people in terms of a shepherd and sheep. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the relationship between Shepherds in a local flock and the sheep of that flock to see how we can support our Shepherds in their work.
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Fearing God All the Days of Our Lives
18/09/2023 Duration: 29minEcclesiastes 11:7-12:7. In Ecclesiastes 12:13, the wise man says that it is our duty to "fear God and keep His commandments." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines our need today to fear God and keep His commandments in every stage of our life.
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The King of Glory
17/09/2023 Duration: 32minPsalm 24. In this majestic, royal psalm, David writes about Jehovah as "the King of glory." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what David wrote to help us learn more about this great "King of glory."
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Christians and Clothing
10/09/2023 Duration: 39minRomans 12:1-2. The passage speaks of Christians being a living sacrifice. As best we can determine, there are no New Testament texts in which God provides us with a specific "dress code." However, the New Testament does contain divine truths and principles that we all can apply to what we wear. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at New Testament truths and principles that we can apply to what we wear and how they relate to our clothing.
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A Priestly Prayer
10/09/2023 Duration: 32minI Peter 2:4-10. This passage describes being a Christian as a royal priesthood. There was a priestly blessing that God passed down to Aaron and his sons in Numbers 6. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to help us better understand the Christian's role as a royal priesthood today.
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Am I Ready to Be a Christian?
03/09/2023 Duration: 31minLuke 9:57-62. This passage recounts an incident when someone said to Jesus they would follow Him. As our children grow older they may express a desire to become a Christian and follow Jesus. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman offers three answers to the question "Am I ready to be a Christian?" to help anyone decide if they're ready to become a Christian.
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Keep the Chain Going
03/09/2023 Duration: 30minKeep the Chain Going! 2 Timothy 2:2. Paul's instructions to Timothy bring to mind a chain in teaching the truth. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at Paul's instructions to Timothy to teach others what Paul taught him. We then consider three groups of people with whom we can keep the gospel chain going today.