Fairfax Bible Church

I continue to preach the gospel when... • I perceive God at work (Acts 14:7-10). • I am passionate about God's glory (Acts 14:11-18. • I persevere through tribulations (Acts 14:19-23).

Joy is a supernatural delight in the Person of God, the Purposes of God, and the People of God. • Pursue Intentional Imitation (Philippians 3:17) • Avoid Worldly Influence (Philippians 3:18-19) • Comprehend Eternal Identification (Philippians 3:20) • Anticipate Radical Tranformation (Philippians 3:20-21) • Stand in Faithful Resolution (Philippians 4:1)

1. ADVERSITY leads to ADVANCEMENT 2. RIVALRY causes REJOICING 3. TESTING produces TRIUMPH 4. DEATH unveils DELIGHT

Jesus Christ Revealed by FairfaxBibleChurch

1. Behold…he is immeasurable and we are fine dust (Isaiah 40:12-20) 2. Behold…he is sovereign and we are grass (Isaiah 40:21-24) 3. Behold…he is loving creator and we are the creature (Isaiah 40:25-28) 4. Therefore…wait on the Lord and He will comfort and strengthen you (Isaiah 40:29-31)

Let's pursue Christ's blessing (Romans 15:29). Let's pursue first things first (Romans 15:22-24). Let's pursue a lifted eye (Romans 15:25-27). Let's pursue full engagement (Romans 15:26-27). Let's pursue clarity in role (Romans 15:28-29).

Three ways my faith lived out transforms earthly risk into eternal reward: 1. I recognize God's Promise (Joshua 2:9). 2. I realize God's power (Joshua 2:10-11). 3. I rely on God's provision (Joshua 2:12-14).

Our Values by FairfaxBibleChurch

Our commission... • comes with great emphasis • shows our great weakness (Matthew 28:17; Luke 24:36-38). • requires God's great power (Matthew 28:18; Acts 1:8). • demands a great scope (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). • focuses on a great goal (Matthew 28:19). • distills the great essentials (Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 24:46-47). • proclaims a great message (Luke 24:44-48).

Who has ultimate power (Acts 12:20)? Who deserves worship (Acts 12:21-22)? Who gets ultimate glory (Acts 12:23)? Who am I serving (Acts 12:24-25)?

Because my life is war (Acts 12:1-5). Because my God is always, all powerful (Acts 12:6-11). Because prayer works better together (Acts 12:12-17). Because prayer works for God's Will (Acts 12:18-19).

The gospel gives us a greater identity... ...to love like Christ (Acts 11:19-21). ...to be good like Christ (Acts 11:22-24). ...to belong like Christ (Acts 11:25-26). ...to influence like Christ (Acts 11:26). ...to give like Christ (Acts 11:27-30).

Imperfect Methods... ...will draw criticism (Acts 11:1-3) ...and can pivot us to mercy and clarity. ...should keep us dependent (Acts 11:4-12) ...and pivot us to the Holy Spirit's power. ...must carry the perfect gospel (Acts 11:13-16) ...and pivot through us to God's perfection. ...are not cause to give up (Acts 11:17-18). ...but must pivot us to worship Christ.

Moving past myself into gospel boldness calls for... ...an awareness of the need out there (Acts 10:1-8). ...an awareness of the need in me (Acts 10:9-16). ...more transformation over information (Acts 10:17-29). ...more expression over suppression (Acts 10:30-43). ...renewing surrender to the Spirit (Acts 10: 44-48).

The Holy Spirit... ...works through an available heart (Acts 9:32). ...gives victory over sin and death (Acts 9:33-34, Acts 9:37-40). ...completes the mission of Christ (Acts 9:35, Acts 9:42).

1. Boldness is not boldness without adversity (Acts 9:26) 2. Boldness impacts eternity (Acts 9:27-28) 3. The walk of the bold (Acts 9:29-30) 4. Boldness glorifies Christ (Acts 9:31)

Disciples make disciples... 1. . . . of a flawless Master (Acts 9:19-21). 2. . . . through unchanging truth (Acts 9:20-22). 3. . . . through flawed mentors (Acts 9:23-25).

Christ is risen! So I can... 1. ...move my belief into life (Acts 20:30-31). 2. ...move my belief into the gaps (Acts 21:1-3). 3. ...move my life into His life (Acts 21:4-8). 4. ...move my mundane into eternity (Acts 21:9-14).

To reclaim my life, Christ's Grace must... 1. Must soften, not harden me (Acts 9:1-2). 2. Must unveil truth, not veil truth (Acts 9:3-9). 3. Must convict before freeing me (Acts 9:10-14). 4. Must dethrone me, to enthrone Christ (Acts 9:15-16). 5. Must embed me, not detach me (Acts 9:17-19).

A Bold Posture is... 1. Positioned for inconvenience (Acts 8:26-27) 2. Positioned for awkwardness (Acts 8:27-30) 3. Positioned for conversation (Acts 8:30-35) 4. Positioned for declaration (Acts 8:35-38) 5. Positioned for reward (Acts 8:39-40)

Boldness is about... 1. Good news against religion (Acts 6:8-15). 2. Longterm over the short-term (Acts 7:1-8). 3. Good overcoming evil (Acts 7:9-19). 4. Persistence over circumstance (Acts 7:20-53). 5. Death that seeks glory (Acts 7:54-8:1).

Life and Time war against priorities (Acts 6:1-2) Life can be timelessly anchored (Acts 6:2-4) Life has gifts we steward (Acts 6:4, 6) Life has times of strengths and weakness (Acts 6:5) Life's Priorities are proved eternally (Acts 6:7)

1. Do I know God's power (Acts 5:12-16)? 2. Do I perplex well (Acts 5:17-26)? 3. Do I witness God's work (Acts 5:27-32)? 4. Do I live for certain victory (Acts 5:33-42)?

1. Our stewardship is by faith (1 Timothy 1:3-4). 2. Our faith trumps our sight (2 Corinthians 5:1-7). 3. Our success is by faith (Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 11:32-40).

Lead and be led... 1. ...with mutual respect. 2. ...as a shepherd with sheep. 3. ...through oversight. 4. ...focusing on eternity. 5. ...humbly.