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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More Like Jesus: In Our Emotions (Part 2)
28/08/2023 Duration: 36minMark 10:17-22. This passage is about a time when Jesus showed compassion when He was rejected. God is an emotional being. Since He created us in His image, we are emotional beings as well. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman continues to look at emotion and what moved Jesus to emotion. We examine how Jesus expressed emotion so that we become more like Jesus in our emotions.
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More Like Jesus: In Our Emotions (Part 1)
21/08/2023 Duration: 32minLuke 7:11-15. As people created in God's image we experience and express emotions. It is said that emotions are the fireworks of life. What do we do with our emotions? How do we express them correctly? What should move us to emotion? This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks to Jesus for answers to these questions, so that we can be more like Him in our emotions.
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Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ
20/08/2023 Duration: 32minRomans 5:20-6:14. Religious arguments are common in today's world. Where do you side in the grace vs. works debate? Where do you stand on belief vs baptism? On what side should the Christians be in these debates? This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how God's perfect plan invalidates these debates altogether, inspiring us to live by His grace and righteousness.
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A Gracious and Compassionate God
14/08/2023 Duration: 34minJonah 4:2. In this verse, Jonah calls God "a gracious and compassionate God" in his prayer. Jonah's story teaches that God has always been gracious and merciful. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers how God is gracious and merciful in Christ, and we look at who God desires will receive His grace and mercy.
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Jonah: An Overview
13/08/2023 Duration: 31minJonah 1:1. The story of Jonah is well known; however, the book of Jonah is about much more than Jonah and a great fish. This overview of the book of Jonah examines the book's themes and message more fully. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams investigates what the book of Jonah has to say about who God's people are.
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Lessons in Obedience
07/08/2023 Duration: 35minLuke 17:1-10. In this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples. Some of the hardest lessons in life to learn are those related to obedience. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at a conversation Jesus had with His disciples and learn three lessons in obedience.
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For Me it is Good to be Near God
06/08/2023 Duration: 33minPsalm 73. Life isn't fair. Sometimes, things don't go our way. Bad things happen to good people. This psalm of Asaph was written during the time Israel was held captive. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams uses the reasoning of Asaph in Psalm 73 to come to a greater trust in God.
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A Reminder
04/08/2023 Duration: 43min2 Peter 3:1-18. As Peter's second letter ends, he addresses the culture that can influence Christians with warnings as well as solutions for what is to come. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman offers four observations about how we can live today in a culture of doubt.
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Add to Your Faith
03/08/2023 Duration: 43min2 Peter 1:2-11. Being a Christian should change a person; however, the initial enthusiasm of new Christians often wanes over time. Discipleship is an individual responsibility. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman answers the question: "What am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?
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If You Should Suffer
02/08/2023 Duration: 43minI Peter 3:14-4:19. Christians were persecuted for their faith in Peter's time. Peter writes those who suffered for righteousness' sake are blessed. How do we react to opposition today? This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman presents three thoughts on how a Christian can prepare for suffering.
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Submit Yourselves
01/08/2023 Duration: 49minI Peter 2:13 – 3:9. This passage addresses some challenging standards for children of God. It talks about being submissive to civil government, wives, and husbands. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman examines good works and instructions to Christians to be submissive.
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A Spiritual House
30/07/2023 Duration: 43minI Peter 1:22 – 2:12. This epistle of Peter addresses the culture of today just as it did centuries ago. We have an obligation to love other Christians just a God loves us. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman looks into how to love others as God loves us.
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A Living Hope
30/07/2023 Duration: 35minI Peter 1:2-20. In this passage Peter offers the hope of the relationship we have in God. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman points out some of the truths in the introduction to this epistle and what should drive us in our daily service to God.
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Glorify God in Your Body: What We Put in Our Bodies (Part 4)
23/07/2023 Duration: 29min1 Cor. 6:20. We continue our series about six truths from 1 Corinthians 6 that are based on Paul's instructions to "Glorify God in your body." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers God's wisdom and warnings about what we put in our bodies.
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More Like Jesus: In Giving
17/07/2023 Duration: 27minActs 20:35. This verse in Acts has some very familiar words in the Bible: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers these words of Jesus to see how today's Christians can be more like Him in giving to others.
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Do Not Be Deceived
16/07/2023 Duration: 29minJames 1:12-18. We live in a world of deception, and as God's people, we can be easily deceived about the truths God has spoken or lies Satan has told. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines two texts that warn us, "Do not be deceived."
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Caleb: God's Strong Servant
09/07/2023 Duration: 33minJoshua 14:6-14. While our world often praises physical strength, God often praises spiritual strength. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the life of Caleb to find he was God's strong servant in both his youth and old age.
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Paul's Advice to Elders
09/07/2023 Duration: 33minActs 20:17-35. The Lord's will is that we become all that He intended us to be. Being an Elder is a difficult job, but there is a pattern. In a study, Evangelist Gavin Williams analyzes Paul's counsel to the Ephesian elders and how it can help us imitate Christ, as did Paul.
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Prayer, People, and Purpose
03/07/2023 Duration: 36min1 Timothy 2:1-4. When we look at the mess our world is in, we may ask, "What can I do to make a difference?" One thing that all of us can do is pray. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at how prayer, all people, and God's purpose come together to bring about real change in our world.
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Unity in Humility
02/07/2023 Duration: 34minPhilippians 2:1-11. Despite the threats and problems facing the Philippian church, Paul offers a simple solution to their problems: look to Jesus and live in a manner worthy of the gospel. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines what it takes to live in a worthy manner and how we can use Paul's solution for the Philippians to face the church's problems today.