The church of Christ at Fairview Park is a group of Christians committed to following just the Bible in all that we say and do. Our goal is to be a local church like those found in the pages of the New Testament. Our collective worship and work reflect this focus. Our weekly uploads are Bible lessons presented by Fairview Evangelists. We invite you to study the Bible with us. Like those found in the pages of the New Testament, the Fairview Park church is completely independent of all other c ...
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Isaiah 11-12. In this passage, Isaiah prophesied about the hope Jesus brings as our king. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams focuses on what Isaiah says about God's people's response to His kingdom.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Q&A: God's Foreknowledge and Pharisees
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We continue with our Q&A series. This time we will answer the questions "Does God know everything that's going to happen before it happens?" And "Are there still Pharisees in 2024?"In this study, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams answer more Bible questions.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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James 1:19-27. A common challenge for those who know the Bible well is living what we know. In his writings to the twelve tribes, James admonishes them to be not just "hearers" but to "be doers of the word." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines this admonition of James and then considers three practical proofs that we are doers, and not h…
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1 Thessalonians 4-5. As we end our study of the book of 1 Thessalonians, Paul has been talking about growing in love, holiness, and hope. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to answer the questions "What is hope?" and "How does hope impact my daily life?"Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Luke 14:25-35. A fundamental reality in life is that nothing comes for free. There is a cost. Whether it is time, money, or energy, there is always a cost involved. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the words of Jesus in Luke 14, focusing on the three costs of being a disciple of His.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Titus 2-3. Passages in the New Testament teach us that we are supposed to grow in grace, so much so that others can see the grace of God working in us. But what does that grace look like in our lives? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks to Paul's words to Titus to see the practicality of grace.…
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Of all the blessings God gives us, prayer is among the greatest. Yet, we often feel inadequate when we pray. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at two of the many great prayers in Scripture to help better equip us as we pray.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Acts 22:12-16. Luke records that Ananias asked Saul a question before he was baptized into Christ. The question was, "Why do you delay?" In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks into the important question of "delaying" and three common answers people give. We also consider what the Scriptures say regarding those answers.…
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The Body of ChristEphesians 4. Why does the church exist? What is its goal? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to answer these important questions by looking to Paul's writings to discover that the church is a gift from God.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Thessalonians is a book that focuses on holiness and love. In chapter 4, Paul shows us what a Christian looks like and gives us some practical ways to grow in both aspects. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines what it means to grow in holiness and love.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Jude 3. Although Jude desired to write his brief letter to discuss the "common salvation" he and his brethren had in Christ, he wrote instead to exhort them to "contend earnestly for the faith."In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman defines the statement and examines what "contend earnestly for the faith" means for us today.…
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Side by Side: Growing Together in Peace
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From Romans to Revelation, each book includes a greeting of peace. As we continue our 2024 "Side By Side: Growing Together" theme, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers how and why we grow together in God's peace.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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What makes a good church? In 1 Thessalonians 2-3, the Apostle Paul writes about what makes up a good church. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams explores why it's not physical but Spiritual virtues that make a good church.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Vernon White is one of the evangelists Fairview supports. Vernon White is from Anderson, Indiana, and travels to Colombia to preach. In this study, Evangelist Vernon White provides an update on his work in Colombia.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Joel: "Rend Your Heart and Not Your Garments"
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Joel 2:12-17. Next in our "Major Lessons from Minor Prophets" series, we examine Joel and his words in Joel 2:13, where God says, "Rend your heart and not your garments." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers the words in Joel to see what true repentance is.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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At its core, Joel is a book about sin and its consequences, but it is also a book about the power and magnitude of God's forgiveness and salvation for His people.In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams presents an overview of the message in the book of Joel.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Luke 10:21-42 In our world, bad attitudes toward God's truth range from denial to ignorance to opposition. But among us who are God's children, our attitudes must be different. In this sermon evangelist Jacob Holman looks at three right attitudes toward truth from Luke 10.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Romans 12. While we all know that Christians are supposed to be loving people. How do we do that, and what does it look like on a practical basis? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at Romans 12 and Paul's explanation of what genuine, Godly love looks like both in the church and in the world.…
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Q&A: The Baptism of John and Bible Translations
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In the first Q&A of 2024, we will cover the questions "What was the baptism of John and how is it different from baptism today?" and "What's the deal with all the different translations of the Bible?"In this study, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams answer Bible questions about baptism and Bible translations.…
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1 Thessalonians 2. In this chapter, Paul appeals to the selfless, encouraging demeanor that he and his fellow workers had when they brought the gospel to the Thessalonians. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams will look at Paul's examples to see the proper attitude of leadership in the church and how all of us fit into the work of the gospel.…
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As our world becomes more worldly, many godly characteristics are abandoned. Among these is kindness. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines what God has to say about kindness as we ask the question, "What has happened to kindness?"Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Building Better Relationships in the Church
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Ephesians 4:11-16. Paul wrote to the Ephesian Christians about what a Christian family should look like and Jesus' design and desire for His church. In this study, Evangelist Nick Angel examines our relationship with the church.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 2:24. Families are important to God. The family is the foundation of glorifying God.In this study, Evangelist Noah Diestelkamp looks at the three foundations necessary to build a better family.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Proverbs 6:16-19. Almost everyone who believes in God knows that He is love and a God who loves. However, not as many will admit that God also hates sin.In this second part of a two-part study, Evangelist Jacob Holman continues to look at seven things that God not only hates but are abominations to Him as recorded in Proverbs 6:16-19.…
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Proverbs 6:16-19. Almost everyone who believes in God knows that He is love and a God who loves. However, not as many will admit that God also hates sin. In this first of a two-part study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers seven things that God not only hates, but are abominations to Him as recorded in Proverbs 6:16-19.…
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Side By Side: Growing Together in Grace and Knowledge
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2 Peter 3:17-18In this second sermon in our 2024 theme series, we consider what Peter wrote about growing together in grace and knowledge, and see how both of these things are connected in Christ. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines how grace and knowledge are connected in Christ.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Why do we trust in God? Psalm 125 is a beautiful song that grapples with the worth of trusting in God, even through the trials of life. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams uses Psalm 125 to strengthen our trust and confidence in our God and how great it is to trust Him.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Matthew 5:21-26. How do you deal with anger? None of us think we have a murder problem, but in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shows us we need to be concerned with the anger we harbor in our hearts. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines Jesus' discussion of anger so we can better deal with the angry world we live in today.…
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Colossians 3. Paul describes our lives as Christians as resurrected as a new creation is Jesus. But, what does that look like? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines Paul's description of what a new life in Christ looks like on a daily basis.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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2 Chronicles 18. We often get it wrong in life. When we do, what do we do when we realize our desire conflicts with God's word? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks into the stories of Micaiah, Jehoshaphat, and Ahab to see how they responded to God's truth.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Thessalonians 1. In the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul points out the faith, hope, and love of the Christians in Thessalonica. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams discusses the work of the church, and the three virtues that guide it. This is the first in a series of studies of 1 Thessalonians.…
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John 1:29-51. In the opening chapter of his Gospel, John recounts the calling of the first disciples of Jesus.In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at three pictures John paints of disciples pointing people to Jesus and how we can do the same today.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Peter 3:21-22. Since baptism is an integral part of God's plan for our salvation in Jesus Christ, the New Testament says much about it. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines five answers the Scriptures give to the question, "What happens in baptism?"Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Philippians 1. In the early parts of Philippians, Paul shows the need for church unity and growing together as one family. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at the examples and instructions Paul provided the early Christians to examine why we need each other in the church.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Luke 12:13-21. In the midst of a large crowd, a man voiced his concern to Jesus about receiving his family inheritance. Jesus used his concern as an opportunity to teach.In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the parable of a rich, foolish farmer to learn some valuable lessons for today.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Habakkuk 2:18-20. People tend to become like the things they deeply admire and worship, as we find in this study of Major Lessons from Minor Prophets. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the last "woe" in Habakkuk 2, along with a blessing.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Many ask why God allows bad things to happen in the world. The Old Testament book of Habakkuk is about this very question.In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how the book of Habakkuk answers the question, "Where is God when bad things happen?"Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Growing Together: A Preview of Our 2024 Work
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Philippians 1:21-27. Fairview's congregational theme for 2024 is "Growing Together." In this study, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams preview some of the work Fairview will undertake together for 2024.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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While we can start over in life at any time, the beginning of a new year is always a good time to do so. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what God's word says about "starting over."Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Hebrews 12:1-2. When we focus on the cross, we often focus on its pain. The author of Hebrews chooses a different focus: the shame of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines why the cross was so shameful and how it impacts us.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Philippians 3. Paul urged the early Christians to put aside their past and to strive for the hope of a future resurrection.As we close 2023, Evangelist Gavin Williams reminds us of the stakes of choosing between an earthly or spiritual focus in this study.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Hebrews 11 is all about God's people of old who lived "by faith" and died "in faith." It is all about people who had the ability to see the unseen. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at Moses, one of those individuals with a strong spiritual sight and, thus, was "looking to the reward."Av Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Timothy 1:12-17. We all have sinned. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul addresses his previous imperfect life and how he was changed by God's great mercy and grace. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks to the example Paul set to see how we can go from being weighed down with the guilt of sin to being transformed in God's grace and liv…
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Psalm 65. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on God and the many blessings He has given us during the year. In this study from Psalm 65, which speaks of God’s bounty in the fertility of the earth, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers an end-of-year praise for God's bounty.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Romans 8:31-39. Paul encouraged early Christians to be happy. While Christians enjoy many blessings in Christ today, we also experience discouragement. In this second part of his two-part series, Evangelist Jacob Holman continues an examination of the Scriptures for the helps and tools that God has provided for us to defeat discouragement that may …
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In his writings, Paul encouraged early Christians to be happy. Today, Christians enjoy many blessings in Christ. But, we do not escape discouragements. In the first of this two-part series, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the Scriptures for tools God has given us to defeat discouragement when it comes our way.…
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More Like Jesus: Having Been with Jesus
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Acts 4:1-13. This passage recounts a time when Peter and John boldly stood up to those confronting them about their preaching. When someone meets us for the first time, they quickly form an opinion of who we are and where we have been based on our words, attitudes, and actions. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman, the final in our series of "More…
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James 3. Most of the time when we look at James 3, we simply focus on the section on taming the tongue. In this study by Evangelist Gavin Williams, we seek the full picture of James and his admonition to humble your heart and your words and actions will follow.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 4:1-7. Before Cain committed the first known murder, God gave him some warnings about sin. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines what God said to Cain so we can learn some valuable lessons about sin.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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I Will Thank You Because You Have Done It
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Psalm 52. When David wrote Psalm 52, things were about as bad as they could be. Yet, Psalm 52 is a song of confident trust in God. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at David's words to help us find boldness and confidence in God in the midst of our trials today.Av Fairview Church of Christ
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