Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Ruth 1:1-22 "From Famine to Harvest" In this sermon, we begin our series on the Book of Ruth. During a time of famine, Elimelech takes his family, flees Bethlehem, and goes to Moab to find food and life. Instead, the family is struck with horrible loss. How will Naomi handle the hardship? Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John tells us his purpose; he writes so we can have assurance of eternal life. This assurance leads us to confidence in prayer. To fulfill our call to love our fellow believers, we should pray for those who sin, with one exception. Please visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

How do we know true teaching from false teaching? What do they say about Jesus? We have the testimony of Jesus' life and ministry and the testimony of the Holy Spirit. Please visit our Website for more information about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

1 Samuel 1:1-3, 20-2:10 "A Tale of Two Prayers" After the darkness and sin of Judges 19-21, what hope is there for Israel? The hope is in the faithful remnant and in the God who answers the prayers of His people. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John comes back to the theme of obedience. Everyone who has been born of God will show their love for God through obedience. And John reminds us that obedience is not a burden. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John continues his teaching, calling us to love like God, and grounding that teaching in God's grace. Visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 19-21 "Chaos, with a side of Hope" We come to the end of the book of Judges. And Israel is in a mess. We learn what it looks like when a nation decides they want God without following His moral imperatives. Anger and violence rule the day, and justice is twisted. But there is still hope for Israel. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyteria...

What motivates us to love one another? God is love, He loved us first, and our love completes his. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

In 1 John 4:1-6, John continues his teaching. He calls the church to discernment and explains three tools to discern true and false teaching. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 17-18 "A Big Word for a Big Problem: Syncretism" The author of Judges takes us to the hill country of Ephraim and introduces us to Micah. Micah decides to enter into idolatry. This decision affects his family; it affects the tribe of Dan; it affects the nation of Israel. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John reinforces the confidence and assurance we can have because of the person and work of Jesus. Visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John continues to offer comfort and direction to the church. His call in this passage is to love and not hate brothers and sisters in the church. Then he shows what this looks like. He continues his work of offering assurance of salvation as he teaches. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John continues with a passage that can be difficult. We must remember John's purpose to offer comfort to the church and Jesus' work of advocacy for the children of God. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 16:1-31 "Fall and Redemption" In this passage, we come to the end of Samson's life. His pride and idolatry of love have led him to God's discipline. But his prayer brings one final act of rescue for Israel. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John gives some words of comfort after the warning against false teaching. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John continues his letter to the church. In this passage, he deals with end times, false teaching, and tools available to the Christian to combat false teaching. Visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 14:1-15:20 "Sin and Success" In the last sermon, we saw the narrative of Samson's birth. Here we see him as an adult, and things go south. Samson pursues what is right in his eyes rather than the holiness God calls him to. But God is still using Samson. How do we reconcile God's using the sinful actions of others to bring about His will? We look to the Cross. Please visit...

John gives comfort and warning to the church. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John continues his teaching on assurance. In this passage, he gives two tests: An obedience test and a love test. Do you desire obedience? Be assured that you are in Christ. Do you seek to love those you go to church with? Be assured that you are in Christ. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 13:1-25 "God's Answer? Be Holy" In this passage, we are introduced to Samson's parents as they meet the Angel of the LORD, who tells them they will have a baby. This Scripture shows God's Grace, God's Demands, and Our Response. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

1 John 2:1-2 John tells us one of his goals for writing the book: he hopes to contribute to the church's pursuit of holiness. He also comforts them with the truth that Jesus has provided reconciliation with the Father and advocates before the Father's throne. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John begins by addressing three false claims being taught in the church. Visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Hughes gives direction on the Spiritual Disciplines so that we can grow in our love for God in 2026. Please visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 "Glory in Cracked Pots" Paul is dealing with false apostles who are attacking his ministry. They are claiming that his suffering is proof that he isn't an apostle. Paul says that suffering is a sign of God's blessing on his ministry. Visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

In this introduction to 1 John, we see the connections to the prologue of John's Gospel and look at the purposes that John had in writing this letter. Please visit our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.