Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Judges 6:33-7:25 "The Victory Is the Lord's" After destroying the altar of Baal, Gideon is clothed with the Holy Spirit to bring rescue to the people of Israel. He gathers an army and has a moment of fear and doubt. However, God meets Gideon's fear and doubt with grace. Then, the army is whittled down to 300 men. Gideon is given another sign from God and responds with worship. Go...

Judges 6:1-32 "Removing Idols" Today, we return to our series on the Book of Judges. Once again, Israel is under the hand of God's discipline, and they cry out to God in pain. Instead of immediately calling a rescuer, God sends a prophet to tell the Israelites that the problem is their idolatry and false worship. Then, Gideon is called. He isn't called to rescue, but to remove th...

Galatians 5:22-25 "Self-Control" This sermon finishes the series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We wrap up with a sermon on Self-Control. Self-control is the power to delay gratification with future benefits in mind. Christians must exercise self-control with their bodies, thoughts, and emotions. Jesus showed self-control when tempted in the wilderness and in the Garden of Gethsemane. Becau...

Matthew 11:28-30 "Blessed Are the Meek" Gentleness gets a bad rap in our culture. Men are told to be strong and successful and to boast about all their achievements. Gentleness is seen as passive weakness, and nobody wants to be weak. Biblical gentleness is based on strength. Yes, there is humility and kindness and mildness, but these all rest on the foundation of strength. Biblical gent...

Matthew 25:21 "Faithfulness" The Parable of the Talents is one that we think is focused on the money given to the servants. However, the focus of the parable is on the faithfulness of the servants and the reward for their faithfulness. In this sermon, we learn that God is a faithful God. In the Old Testament, God shows His faithfulness to Israel in the Exodus story. God's faithfulnes...

Romans 15:14-16 "Goodness" This sermon focuses on the Fruit of the Spirit, Goodness. Goodness has an internal and external focus. Internally, Goodness is linked to righteousness. In Luke 6, Jesus said that goodness comes from the heart. Psalm 15 describes what a good or righteous heart looks like. We need the righteousness of Jesus to have good hearts. Externally, goodness is marked by i...

Colossians 3:12-17 "Kindness" What does it mean to be kind? Jesus defines kindness when he said, "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets" (Matthew 7:12). God showed His kindness to His people in the Old Testament. Jesus showed kindness to those who interrupted His ministry. Those who follow Jesus are called to cul...

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 "Long-Suffering & Forbearing" Patience is something many of us need to develop. But what is patience? Patience is long-suffering in our circumstances and forbearing with the people in our lives. Just as Jesus has exercised patience toward us, we should grow in patience. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church...

Romans 14:17-19 "Work for Peace" We live in a world that desperately needs peace. But what is peace? In this sermon, Rev. Hughes explains what peace is. He gives us three dimensions of peace and twelve ways to cultivate peace in the church. Please visit our Website for more information on Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

James 1:2-4 "Joy In Christ" This sermon in the series of the Fruit of the Spirit covers Joy. We cover some characteristics of joy. Next, we talk about things that hinder our joy. Finally, we discuss things that help grow our joy. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 "Love In Christ" Love is radical self-sacrifice, but we seek radical self-centeredness. Our love for each other should be like the love of Jesus. He gave all so that we can be holy and blameless before God. Please visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Galatians 5:16-26 "Flesh vs. Spirit" This sermon begins a series on the Fruit of the Spirit by highlighting Paul's contrast between walking by the Spirit and walking by the flesh. Our union with Jesus ensures that we are walking by the Spirit. Please visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 5:19-31 "A Reversal of Glory" How does the sovereignty of God help us in our Christian life? God's sovereignty brings victory in chaos, brings reversals of glory, and brings love for enemies. Please visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Bruce Curry tells us of God's goodness, even when things seem to be going wrong. He calls us to trust and rest in the faithfulness of God. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 5:1-18 "Remember and Proclaim" God gives us songs to remember and proclaim the truth that He has given to us. This Song of Deborah & Barak remembers and proclaims the good news that God has saved the Israelites from the hands of Jabin and Sisera. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 4:1-24 "Faith and Doubt" Through the story of Deborah & Barak, we see how God delivers Israel from the oppression of Jabin and Sisera. We learn that God is the one who rescues Israel, and God will work through us to do what He calls us to do. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 4:4-5 "Deborah, the Prophetess" Is Judges 4 a defense of women's ordination? No, Judges 4 shows Deborah's humility in the face of God calling Barak. We must ensure that we interpret culture through the lens of Scripture rather than interpreting Scripture through the lens of culture. Visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church .

Judges 3:12-31 "Salvation Out of Weakness" This passage shows that the relationship between God's Sovereignty and human action leads to complete salvation. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 3:7-11 "Salvation Belongs to the Lord" Othniel is the first judge. He teaches us that Salvation Belongs to the Lord. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Judges 2:16-3:6 "The Cycle Begins with Grace" God exercises grace to the Israelites. He does this by rescuing them, testing them, and disciplining them. Israel responds with greater and greater idolatry. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church .

Judges 2:6-15 "Consequences of False Worship" The problems for the people of Israel go deeper than military failures. The failure to settle the Promised Land is rooted in their choice to worship the gods of the Canaanites. Please visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

John 20:1-31 "The Heart of Christianity" Doubt is a part of life. How do we handle those doubts? In this sermon we look at the Resurrection of Jesus. This is the heart of Christianity. If we are going to question Christianity, we must weigh the historical claims and seek to see how God has shown himself to be good in our lives. Please visit https://arpchurchfairlea.org to learn more abou...

Judges 1:16-2:5 "The Danger of Trusting What You See" The Israelites continue the task of settling in the land but fail because they forget God's promises and fear the might of the Canaanites. God comes to give His commentary and judgment on the Israelites' disobedience and false worship. Visit our website to learn more about the ministry of Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyteria...

Judges 1:1-15 "Cracks in Israel's Success In this sermon, we begin a series on the Book of Judges. Following the conquest of the land in the Book of Joshua, the Israelites are left without a leader. They begin well, but show some compromises with God's directions for taking the land. Please visit Our Website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

1 Corinthians 15:12-57 "Eternal, Resurrection Life" This final sermon in the series on the Apostles' Creed examines our hope in the "Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting." Because we have the hope of Resurrection and Eternal life, we can pursue holiness and service with joy. Please visit our website to learn more about Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian Ch...