Fairfax Bible Church

Big Idea: With the mission comes opposition Opposition is inevitable (Acts 4:1-2) Some hearts will respond to the gospel, while others will be hard (Acts 4:3-4) Allegiance to Jesus must supersede all other allegiances (Acts 4:18-20)

Big Idea: The blessed life is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ; and He will help us hate evil and delight in God’s law. 1. There are Dangers for those who walk in the path of the righteous (1:1) - Avoid listening to the advice of the ungodly - Avoid living like the ungodly - Avoid promoting the life style of the ungodly 2. There is great Pleasure for those who walk in the path of the r...

The Supernatural Community by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: The gospel of Jesus Christ, communicated by a Spirit-empowered person, is the only cure for a hard heart. What is needed to cure a hard heart? Messenger Message Movement

Big Idea: King Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower his people for the mission. 1. The Spirit is… a. Personal b. God c. Sent by the Father and the Son 2. Because the Spirit has been poured out... a. God's presence is always with us! (1 Cor. 3:16-17) b. We have God's power to obey his commands! (Rom. 8:1-11) c. We inherited the privilege of adoption into God's family! (Rom. 8:14-17)

Taken Up to Send Out by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: Our risen King, Jesus, requires our allegiance and grants us his assurance.

Big Idea: The Lord is our Difference Maker Because the Lord is our Difference Maker… 1. No one and nothing can stop him from fulfilling his promises to us. 2. Our victory is found in the power of his presence, especially when we feel weak. 3. His plan for us is simply to trust and obey even when we don't know exactly what the future holds.

Big Idea: An encountering with Jesus marked by change, and a call to focus and following Him 1. When you encounter Jesus, your life will change (John 21:18-19) 2. When you encounter Jesus, He will call you to focus and flow (John 21:20-22)

THE ILLNESS 1) Greed (13-15) 2) Misplaced Hope (16-19) 3) Selfishness (20-21) THE PRESCRIPTION 1) Be Content (22-27) 2) Seek His Kingdom (28-32) 3) Be Generous (33-34)

How can we be secure in our salvation? Our salvation is secured by the work of Christ! How can we be secure in the love of Christ? The work of Christ guarantees the love of Christ forever.

When He Returns by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: How can you help your church stand firm until the Lord returns? 1) Talk to them about God (1:1-2) 2) Talk to them about them (1:3-4) 3) Talk to God about them (1:11-12) a. Make you worthy of his calling b. Fulfill your every resolve for good c. So that the name of Jesus maybe glorified in you and you in him

1) Calling (7:1-6) 2) Competence (7:10a) 3) Character (7:10b) 4) Courage (7:27-28)

Big Idea: Through his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ has reversed and rewritten our story Part 1: The end (John 19:28-30) From “I am finished” to “It is finished” From “Do” to “Done” From “Foe” to “Friend” From “Defeat” to “Victory Part 2: The Beginning (John 20:24-28) From “Dead” to “Alive” From “Unbelief” to “Belief”

Jesus Preaches At Home by FairfaxBibleChurch

BIG IDEA: Jesus is the faithful Son who overcomes temptation so we can, too. Three temptations a. Bread (vv. 3-4) b. Glory (vv. 5-8) c. Protection (9-12) Three implications a. Worship the faithful Son. b. Live a Spirit-filled life. c. Learn to fight temptation.

BIG IDEA: The words of scripture function like no other words and we need them like no other words. Scripture changes us to glorify God (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Scripture needs to be communicated (2 Timothy 4:1-2) Scripture competes with our cravings (2 Timothy 4:3-4)

BIG IDEA: Love is always the answer Love is always superior (12:31-13:3) Love is always clear (13:4-7) Love is always (13:8-13)

Walking With God Through His Word by FairfaxBibleChurch

Hometown Rejection by FairfaxBibleChurch

Do You Understand? by FairfaxBibleChurch

BIG IDEA: “Thanksgiving is a supernatural, heartfelt response of joy based on the character and promises of God.” Give thanks for God is good and loving (v1) Give thanks for God’s redemptive work (v2-3)

BIG IDEA: “The new you is rooted in your union with Jesus”

BIG IDEA: “Sitting at the feet of Jesus is always the best choice” Sitting at the feet of Jesus means: Focusing on Jesus relationally Following Jesus’ teaching faithfully