Fairview Church of Christ

2 Corinthians 1:1-11. Paul opens his second letter to the Corinthians with a description of the terrible suffering he endured for the gospel's sake. Yet, Paul states that God comforted and delivered him. In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to analyze why Paul focuses on the comfort of God and what role it plays in our work as Christians.

Hebrews 6:9-20. The Hebrew writer uses hope-filled statements in this passage. Hope is a short, simple word that is packed with great power. In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers four descriptions of Biblical hope from Hebrews 6 that help us be people that are holding on to hope.

Psalm 119:97-104. Whether we are in school or not, we're all continuously learning. In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines three ways we can learn to excel as God's students using Psalm 119.

John 18:1-12. The Bible story of Malchus is often overlooked part of when Jesus was captured prior to his crucifixion. Yet, in many ways, Malchus' interaction with Jesus mirrors our salvation story. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at Jesus' healing of Malchus as a way to find a deeper meaning for the cross and the Lord's Supper today.

Titus 2:11-14. Motivation is a key ingredient for a successful living, but what motivates us to live as a Christian? In this study from Titus 2, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines our motivation for right living and three reasons to live right.

Luke 2:41-52. This passage provides some insight into the early life of Jesus and includes His first recorded words. This is the initial sermon in our 2023 congregational theme of "More Like Jesus." We begin by looking at how, from an early age, Jesus was about His Father's business and did His Father's will. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at some examples Jesus provides to...

Our world now has over 8 billion people. We live in communities with many individuals. Yet, there are times when we feel alone. Loneliness in our world remains a problem, even for Christians. In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at three solutions God gives us for loneliness.

Philippians 3:12-16. The beginning of a new year is a great time for honest examination and evaluation. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks back at where we have been this past year, where we are now, and where we are going in the year that is before us.

2 Corinthians 8:5. As we put the past year behind us and reach forward to the year ahead, we must resolve to first give ourselves to the Lord just as the first-century Christians did. In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers three reasons why we must first give ourselves to the Lord today.

Exodus 12:1-28. God gave the Israelites specific instructions for the Passover so it would be a reminder of their bondage in Egypt. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the similarities between the Passover and the Lord's Supper today.

We look into the story of Barnabas as we enter the new year to learn what true encouragement is. In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how we can become sons and daughters of encouragement as Christians.

Genesis 22:14. In Genesis 22, we read about Abraham experiencing what was undoubtedly the greatest test of his life: offering Isaac on an altar. During this test, he spoke four significant words of faith: "The Lord will provide." In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the words of Abraham and their meaning, not only for Abraham but for us today as well.

Hebrews 10:32-39. Many situations in life demand perseverance. The Hebrew writer in this passage is praising the reader and being an encourager. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what perseverance is, where it comes from, and who needs it.

Matthew 7:7-8. This text is from the Sermon on the Mount and is one that many know very well. Yet, we often skip over the full lifestyle to which Jesus calls His people in this passage. In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at these two verses in their full context in order to more fully understand what it means to ask, seek, and knock.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-8. This passage offers some practical rules for daily conduct. Life is short, and while death is not something that we like to think about, there is value in doing so. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what the wise man says in Ecclesiastes about what we can learn by going to the house of mourning.

2 and 3 John. Both of these books address love, truth, and teaching. One addresses a church, one an individual. In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams takes a look at what true love and inclusivity look like in the church and in a Christian's life.

Luke 13:6-9. This passage in Luke is the parable Jesus told about a barren fig tree. Why do people grow gardens? While there are a variety of answers, the short answer is that they do so to enjoy an abundant harvest. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines a short gardening story that Jesus told and the spiritual harvest He is looking for in us today.

Suffering Turned to Joy Psalm 30. Sickness and suffering are often a time of sorrow. David experienced suffering of all kinds during his life. Yet, after he had come through it, he found joy. In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at Psalm 30 to see how David's suffering turned to joy.

John 20:30-31. Many books of the Bible have a theme or purpose statement. John’s purpose for writing the book of John is summarized near the end of the book in just four words. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman focuses on the four words that are John's object in writing this book of the Bible.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. In this passage, Paul urges the Christians at Thessalonica to give thanks in all circumstances. Throughout the Scriptures, the theme of thanksgiving appears often. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at how important thanksgiving is, and what it looks like to be filled with thanksgiving.

Christians and the early church faced dangerous threats. Acts 4 records an occasion where Peter and John narrowly escaped imprisonment and physical harm after healing a beggar. Their response to the incident was to turn to God in prayer. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams analyzes their prayer to see what we can learn for both our prayer lives and our work for the gospel.

Galatians 5:13-15. From a worldly perspective, there appears to be several oddities in the leadership of the Lord's church. However, there is wisdom to God's plan. Russ LaGrone from the Embry Hills congregation in Atlanta, Georgia, examines looks at the elements of serving one another and why God's plan for church leadership works.

God's plan for leadership in His church is the development and preparation of local men to serve. Marty Broadwell from the Embry Hills congregation in Atlanta, Georgia, examines what a local congregation can do to help men develop and prepare to serve effectively as church elders.

Acts 16:1-5. Whether you like to travel or not, we're all taking a trip through life. Timothy traveled with Paul on some of his missionary journeys. In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at Timothy's lifelong journey of faith in Jesus Christ to learn from his example and to help us in our travels through this life to eternity.

While all of God's word is divine wisdom, Proverbs is a book that shows us how to take God's wisdom and live it in our daily lives. In this lesson, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at the wisdom Proverbs contains for our family life.