Fairhaven Church

Money was central to Jesus' teaching - there are 5 times as many verses about money as there are about prayer and faith. Why? Because He knew that money and possessions can take over our lives, often without us realizing it. About this series: We can get caught “chasing carrots,” always striving for bigger, better, and more. But what if we stepped off the treadmill and chased after God instead...

God desires to change us from the inside out through prayer. Let's look at how prayer moves us from - isolation to communion, anxiety to trust, doubt to hope, bondage to freedom, confusion to clarity, and self-Interest to compassion. About this series: God invites us into a conversation with Him through prayer, a practice that not only connects us with Him but also transforms us from within. T...

Trusting God doesn’t mean He always rescues us from the pit, but His presence brings comfort and peace while we’re in it.  And when we pray, it releases God’s power and promises in our lives.  About this series: God invites us into a conversation with Him through prayer, a practice that not only connects us with Him but also transforms us from within. Together, we’ll explore the power and purpose...

Prayer has always been a defining spiritual experience for God’s faithful people. Let's take a look at three aspects of prayer that can guide us and inspire us - the example of prayer, the certainty of prayer, and the heart of prayer. About this series: God invites us into a conversation with Him through prayer, a practice that not only connects us with Him but also transforms us from within....

How do we “put up” with people who rub us the wrong way and forgive freely? We look to the example of God's covenant relationship with us. About this series:  Our relationships – whether marriages, friendships, family, coworkers, or neighbors – are among the most powerful forces in our lives. We often hear that relationships aren’t about us. But what if they are, in a different way? Let’s expl...

The devil can’t destroy a relationship, but he can work to destroy me in my relationships by actively working to deceive me, so let's look at how we can "stand against the schemes of the devil." About this series:  Our relationships – whether marriages, friendships, family, coworkers, or neighbors – are among the most powerful forces in our lives. We often hear that relationships are...

Love. Is. Everything. The sign of a genuine follower of Jesus is not only their actions but also their ability to love. Let's take a fresh look at 1 Corinthians 13 and how it can impact ALL our relationships. About this series:  Our relationships – whether marriages, friendships, family, coworkers, or neighbors – are among the most powerful forces in our lives. We often hear that relationships...

It's not about me. But what if it is about me – me becoming the person God wants me to be? Our ability to nurture our relationships is completely dependent on Jesus, so let's look at how we can abide in Him. About this series:  Our relationships – whether marriages, friendships, family, coworkers, or neighbors – are among the most powerful forces in our lives. We often hear that relationsh...

Join Justen Hyland, Worship Pastor, as he reminds us that our words will bless God or curse His image. Your words matter, so let's not be careless with how we use them. Our young leaders are a vital part of our ministries, leading with wisdom and dedication beyond their years. We're excited to hear their hearts, witness their passionate commitment to God's kingdom, and have the opportu...

Join Caleb Cottrell, Students Pastor, as he shares how the stories of Hagar and Martha & Mary illustrate that God sees us, even in our suffering.   Our young leaders are a vital part of our ministries, leading with wisdom and dedication beyond their years. We're excited to hear their hearts, witness their passionate commitment to God's kingdom, and have the opportunity to support their...

Join Andrew Rieck, Students and Online Pastor, as he shares from Ephesians 3 about how God's love transforms us so we can reflect His love to others. Our young leaders are a vital part of our ministries, leading with wisdom and dedication beyond their years. We're excited to hear their hearts, witness their passionate commitment to God's kingdom, and have the opportunity to support the...

The purpose of being a follower of Jesus goes beyond just practicing disciplines and fulfilling responsibilities; it is about growing in grace. About this series : Athletes train to build endurance, enabling them to press on toward their goal despite the obstacles they encounter. Likewise, because life's challenges can hinder us, Peter urges us to pursue spiritual maturity. By deepening our fa...

You get a “second wind” when you are filled with hope of Jesus coming again. Let's take a look at how we can know that Jesus will return and what we can expect when He does. About this series : Athletes train to build endurance, enabling them to press on toward their goal despite the obstacles they encounter. Likewise, because life's challenges can hinder us, Peter urges us to pursue spiri...

People who speak and live contrary to Jesus's teachings and message are nothing new. Peter shows us how to spot counterfeit ideas about Jesus and how God can rescue us from counterfeit living. About this series : Athletes train to build endurance, enabling them to press on toward their goal despite the obstacles they encounter. Likewise, because life's challenges can hinder us, Peter urges...

Peter tells us, "... you will do well to pay attention ..." as he shares why we can trust God's Word. In this sermon, David takes a closer look at why we can trust the Bible and how reading it can change our lives. About this series : Athletes train to build endurance, enabling them to press on toward their goal despite the obstacles they encounter. Likewise, because life's chall...

Spiritual strength is never accidental; it's always intentional. As we kick off this series on 2 Peter, let's take a closer look at where our spiritual strength comes from and how we can grow stronger. About this series : Athletes train to build endurance, enabling them to press on toward their goal despite the obstacles they encounter. Likewise, because life's challenges can hinder us...

Even in times of suffering, the God of all grace will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you. About this series: Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the book of 1 Peter offers us a powerful reminder: our faith isn't just a beacon in times of joy, but a sturdy, immovable mountain in times of adversity. Let’s explore how we can main...

Suffering is something we all must be prepared to face. As we see in chapter 4 of 1st Peter, the key to being prepared is to arm ourselves with Jesus’ way of thinking. About this series: Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the book of 1 Peter offers us a powerful reminder: our faith isn't just a beacon in times of joy, but a sturdy, immov...

How do you find hope in suffering? Can you? Peter shows us that when we look at suffering from God's perspective, we can find hope as we are reminded that this life is not all there is. About this series: Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the book of 1 Peter offers us a powerful reminder: our faith isn't just a beacon in times of jo...

God created men and women equal in worth and personhood with unique roles and responsibilities. Peter's letter may have been to wives and husbands, but every relationship we have is an opportunity to win over unbelievers or inspire followers of Jesus. About this series:  Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the  book of 1 Peter  offers us...

Spiritual freedom comes from doing what God asks. But, how do we live free? In 1st Peter we learn that living free comes from fighting the inner battles, do gooding, loving other believers, and submitting to those in authority. About this series:  Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the  book of 1 Peter  offers us a powerful reminder: our fai...

Coram Deo - A reminder that all of life is about God and that we live our whole lives to the glory and honor of God. Coram Deo takes spiritual maturity. So, let's look at the difference between true and counterfeit spiritual maturity? About this series:  Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the  book of 1 Peter  offers us a powerful remind...

Because you are holy, God provides everything you need as you encounter the trials of life, so live holy. But what does living holy look like? Is it what we do or who we are? About this series:  Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the  book of 1 Peter  offers us a powerful reminder: our faith isn't just a beacon in times of joy, but a stu...

The goal of our faith is not to remove suffering, but to be steadfast because of our living hope. When we experience suffering, we need the right perspective - our   greatest   problem is not the suffering we may experience but   living out our faith through suffering.  About this series: Life's challenges can sometimes shake our faith, making us feel lost or uncertain. Yet, the book of 1 Pete...

The Resurrection elevates Jesus from a historical religious figure to the cornerstone of our faith. When Jesus rose from the grave, everything changed . We don’t need to earn God’s attention or question His love; He freely gives it. Jesus' victory over death is a personal invitation to each of us to experience His unconditional love and presence in our lives. And if we embrace it, Easter can c...