Fairhaven Church

Six declarations for our finances: I will trust God and His promise to provide what I need. I will name every dollar in my monthly budget.  I will eliminate all consumer debt and live debt-free.  I will save deliberately through consistently wise decisions. I will always honor God first. I will leave a financial legacy beyond myself. About this series:  Living an abundant life requires both natura...

Giving is not about guilt; it is about being trustworthy. In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the three servants entrusted with their master's money to illustrate how we manage our finances now will matter later. About this series:  Living an abundant life requires both natural steps and God's supernatural power. When we follow timeless financial wisdom from the Bible while courageou...

We are satisfied with what we have, until we discover something we don’t have. Let's hear what Paul has to say about contentment to the Philippians as we learn how to fight the Monster of More . About this series: Living an abundant life requires both natural steps and God's supernatural power. When we follow timeless financial wisdom from the Bible while courageously stepping out in faith...

Living an abundant life requires both natural steps and God’s supernatural power. When we follow timeless financial wisdom from the Bible while courageously stepping out in faith, we create the space for God to work wonders that extend beyond our finances and have an impact that’s about way more than just money. What aspect of your finances needs your attention?

In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus interaction with the sinful woman shows us forgiveness starts with faith and a repentant heart.

We hope for many things: We hope it doesn't rain. We hope the test comes back ok. We hope our flight isn't delayed. We hope our kids make good choices.  In its ordinary form, hope is full of uncertainty; however, biblical hope is distinctively different. Biblical hope is rooted in God's character, faithfulness, and sovereignty.

Do you ever feel like something's missing? According to Barna Research, inner peace is the number one thing Americans are looking for spiritually. When we try to find inner peace on our own, we're often met with barriers. But Jesus offers a peace that is beyond this world and its troubles.

In John 13, Jesus set an example by washing the disciples' feet. In that simple act, He showed that our love is expressed through personal humility and serving, reminding us, " By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." 

From time to time, we all have doubts. But as we see from Jesus' one-on-one conversation with Thomas, Jesus can handle our doubts . He will meet us where we are, give us the assurance we need, and call us to something better. Jesus doesn't demand that we understand everything about Him, just that we trust Him.

Did Jesus ever talk about politics? In Matthew 22:15-22, we see that Jesus transcended the political parties of His day, and He wants His followers to do that today. Our hope is not in politics; it is in Jesus.

"Did I do enough?" The rich young ruler isn't the only one who has asked this question. In Mark 10:17-27, we see what Jesus says about our achievements, surrender, and where we find true security.

Just like the Syrophoencian woman (Mark 7:24-3), when we pray, we should come expectant, come humble, and come with boldness because of Jesus.

Throughout the gospels, Jesus taught using sermons and parables, but He also talked to people one-on-one to help them understand who God is. What would it be like to sit down and talk with Jesus? Let's listen in as Jesus talks with the woman at the well.

Happy Father's Day! Let's take a closer look at Psalm 127 and see how "the archer and the arrows" is a great metaphor for fatherhood as we finish our series on our Heavenly Father.

A person's image of God the Father is often affected by their experience with their earthly father. And while your earthly father may have left you "wounded," our heavenly Father is gracious, compassionate, and forgiving to all His children.

Among the many names of God, few hold as much meaning as “Father.” Let's take a closer look at the description of our Heavenly Father in Zephaniah 3:14-17.

The incredible life of John The Baptist may be beyond our reach, but lessons from his life are not beyond us. They can help us to be a difference maker.

Moses’ life shows us that God uses every part of our lives, good and bad, in shaping us to make a difference. 

Behind the amazing leader Moses, was a mom who, by faith, risked her life to save her son, and her actions ultimately led to the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Jochebed knew that no matter what we encounter, we trust God’s plan with courage and action.

What would you do if you were told to build an ark because a flood was coming (even if it's never rained)? Noah shows us how to obey God, even when we don't understand.

God is always ready to do something dramatic, if we have the right heart. God chose Nehemiah because of his tender, virtuous, tenacious heart. Let's find out how we can be like Nehemiah?

From a nobody to a queen, Esther was no "Average Joe" when God used her "for a time such as this" to save the Jewish people.

As we live our seemingly average lives, it's easy to forget that there's a God who created you, loves you deeply, and wants you to be a difference-maker. You’re not just an Average Joe! Let’s look at some stories from the Bible about seemingly ordinary people who God used to do extraordinary things. Gideon may have thought he was the least of the least, but God had big plans to use him as...

God is in relentless pursuit of you. Whether you're hurting like Mary, doubting like Thomas, or feeling like a failure like Peter, nothing will stop God from pursuing you!

Daniel knew that godly wisdom provides perspective, giving us the power to reframe our lives. He understood that perspective knows the difference between what we don’t like and what God forbids; it never judges God’s goodness by our present circumstances; it delivers confidence that truth has nothing to fear; and perspective understands the biggest issue is knowing Jesus.