Fairview Baptist Church

In this message from our series on the Ten Commandments, we examine the seventh commandment—”You shall not commit adultery” (Deut. 5:18)—and discover why sexual sin in all its forms (lust, fornication, adultery, and more) is especially heinous: it deserves death, desecrates covenants, destroys families and nations, debases individuals, damns souls, and disgraces God. Yet the gospel offers radical hope: through Christ’s forgiveness, we find power to flee temptation, guard our hearts, love our spouses, and glorify God in our bodies. […]

 In this message on the sixth commandment we explore its deep and far-reaching meaning. Far more than prohibiting physical killing, this command forbids heart attitudes like anger, hatred, slander, envy, and retaliation that harm others and violate God’s image in humanity. It protects the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, addressing issues such as suicide, euthanasia, and abortion while affirming biblical allowances for just war, self-defense, and capital punishment. Ultimately, the commandment calls us not only to […]

The fifth commandment acknowledges the family as the foundational institution of human life and society. It is to be honored. This sermon explains what honoring means and gives five practical ways this command is lived out. In addition, we consider five reasons to motivate obedience. May this encourage us to be salt and light, honoring our parents to the glory of God.

In this sermon we explore how the Old Testament Sabbath—rooted in God’s creation rest and Israel’s redemption from Egypt—serves as a shadow pointing to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the true Lord of the Sabbath. While the Sabbath has passed away in the new covenant, its principles endure in the Lord’s day, the day commemorating Christ’s resurrection and finished work. This divinely appointed day calls us to cease from weekly labors, gather for worship, feed our souls through the word, […]

This sermon on the third commandment lists eight negative violations to avoid. and positively calls us to declare and praise the exalted name of Jesus, perform all good works in his name, and suffer well for his sake. The context of grace reminds us not to despair over failure but to rest in Christ’s mercy, which itself glorifies his name as he saves and transforms unworthy sinners.

This sermon expounds the Second Commandment, showing that while the First Commandment forbids worshiping false gods, the Second forbids worshiping or representing the true God in any false way. The sermon considers six reasons for this prohibition before considering how the commandment both prohibits images in worship (including nativity scenes, crucifixes with Jesus, children’s Bible illustrations of Christ, etc.) and commends knowing and worshiping God through his self-revelation in Scripture and in the living Word, Jesus Christ.

In this sermon on the first commandment, we consider: there is a God; there are no other gods, and that only God must be our God. The sermon demonstrates why so many believe in a god and clarifies that while false gods and idols have no real existence, modern substitutes such as money, worldly pleasures, self-confidence, and even possessions or family can become functional gods when we look to them for security, joy, meaning, or salvation. Because of who God […]

The beginning with the Ten Commandments must be understood in its proper context of grace rather than as a burdensome list of rules. The introductory context emphasizes that the historical setting and theological context frame the law as a gift to an already-redeemed people. Most crucially, God’s own preamble highlights his identity and saving grace before any command, showing that obedience flows from loving gratitude for redemption, not as a means to earn it. This pattern of grace-first-then-law is echoed […]

This sermon presents the kingdom of God as Scripture’s central theme. Christ’s kingdom is inaugurated through his death and resurrection, presently advancing through the gospel, and will be consummated at his return. From Isaiah 9:6–7, we see seven truths about this kingdom providing believers hope, comfort, and assurance in Christ’s victorious reign.

This sermon on Isaiah 9:6 explores the final two messianic titles given to Jesus Christ. “Everlasting Father” highlights Christ’s eternal existence as God, while “Father” describes his functional role rather than his ontology. Jesus is the father of creation (through whom all things were made), the father of believers (birthing spiritual life and protecting his people), and the father of the age to come (ruling the restored future). “Prince of Peace” portrays Jesus as the divine ruler who brings comprehensive […]

Description: Isaiah 9:6 proclaims that the child born to usher in light, joy, liberty, and peace is Jesus Christ. Defending the prophecy’s fulfillment against skeptics, the sermon considers Jesus’ majestic titles, focusing on “Wonderful Counselor” (the source of divine wisdom guiding creation, redemption, and history), and “Mighty God” (evidence of his full deity, demonstrated in Scripture and his works). Ultimately, this child is “given to us” personally—for sinners to receive by faith as their own Savior, Lord, and King. Here is […]

In this sermon on Isaiah 9:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus Christ is the promised child and great light who dawns upon a people living in deep darkness—whether national, societal, or personal. The Scriptures reveal that Christ's kingdom is inaugurated through his sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, turning darkness into light as sinners repent and believe the gospel. We consider five glorious effects of this gospel light in the lives of those who embrace Christ: multiplication of life, irrepressible joy, heartfelt […]

This sermon explores the final vision of the Book of Revelation, depicting the ultimate hope of God’s redeemed people in a restored creation. It highlights the river of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb, symbolizing God as the source of all life, and the tree of life, representing abundant sustenance and healing for the nations. The vision portrays a new creation where the curse of sin is lifted, and God dwells intimately with his people. The […]

We delve into the apostle Paul's doxologies in 1 Timothy 1:17 and 6:15–16, where he erupts in praise for God's sovereign kingship, immortality, invisibility, and holiness. Exploring these divine attributes, we uncover their profound practicality for Christian living, as they ignite gratitude, fuel delight, evoke worship, provide purpose, galvanize endurance, drive obedience, and reset perspective. By meditating on the greatness of the eternal King, we are equipped to live vibrant, God-honoring lives that reflect his glory and grace.

This sermon, drawn from Jeremiah 9:23–26, challenges the pursuit of happiness and success through worldly wisdom, strength, and wealth, as the people of ancient Israel did by imitating idolatrous nations. Instead, God calls us to boast in understanding and knowing him—his steadfast love, justice, and righteousness. While Israel faced judgment for their idolatry and pride, we are urged to avoid their folly by recognizing God as the ultimate Judge and Redeemer. True joy comes not from earthly achievements but from a heart transformed by faith, using God's gifts of wisdom, power, and wealth for his glory and the good of others, while always remembering that knowing God himself is our greatest treasure.

In this sermon, guest preacher Dr. Andy Naselli teaches us on nine reasons from Jesus Christ on the importance of not being anxious.

In this sermon, part of the series "The Living and True God," Psalm 145 is explored as a earnest call to worship God for his divine attributes and mighty works. The Psalm, with its rich vocabulary of praise, emphasizes God as the worthy recipient of adoration. It reveals God's God's greatness, seen in his everlasting kingdom and reminds us of God's goodness in his love for his people and all creation. This psalm calls us to overcome ignorance and pride, deepen our knowledge of God, and declare his truth to the next generation, upholding worship as the church's primary mission.

This sermon explores God's self-disclosure to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, where he proclaims his name and character, emphasizing his greatness, goodness, and justice. God's greatness is seen in his self-existence and supreme sovereignty as "The LORD, the LORD," unmatched in authority and power. His goodness is revealed through attributes like compassion, grace, patience, steadfast love, faithfulness, and forgiveness, inviting believers to draw near and imitate these qualities. Yet, his justice ensures that the guilty who do not repent face consequences, with sin's impact potentially spanning generations, though repentance can break this cycle. The sermon calls for a response of worship, repentance, and a desire for God's presence, mirroring Moses' plea for forgiveness and covenant relationship.

The greatest problem facing society, families, and the church today is a lack of knowledge of God. This sermon, like the Bible, presupposes God's existence and focuses on revealing who he is, particularly through his personal name, YHWH, translated as "I AM" in Exodus 3:14. This name signifies God as the self-existent, sovereign, unchanging, and covenant-keeping Lord, fully revealed in Jesus Christ, who is the "I AM" incarnate. There is transformative power in knowing God, which brings eternal life, holiness, and privilege to the redeemed.

We explore the final moments of Jesus' earthly ministry, focusing on his blessing of the disciples, his ascension, and the disciples' response of worship, joy, and public praise. The blessing signifies a transition, not an end, as Jesus commissions his followers to continue his mission with divine favor. His ascension marks his exaltation, vindicating his obedience and completing his redemptive work. The disciples' response—worshiping Christ, joyfully waiting for the promised Holy Spirit, and praising God together publicly—serves as a model for Christians today, urging us to make worship a daily, communal, and unashamed practice as we await Christ's return.

Here we consider Jesus' commission to his disciples to proclaim the gospel of repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations. The sermon highlights three key points: the proclamation of Christ's suffering, resurrection, and the call to repentance as foretold in passages like Joel 2 and Isaiah 49; the necessity of personal testimony, where believers share their own experience of Christ's transformative grace; and the promise of the Holy Spirit's power, which emboldens disciples to preach with courage and enables hearers to respond in faith. May this encourage you to embrace this mission with prayerful dependence on the Spirit, actively proclaiming the gospel to the world with confidence and power.

The sermon examines the encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ on the evening of the resurrection. We see their initial fear, doubt, and struggle to believe in the physical resurrection despite compelling evidence, reflecting the human tendency toward unbelief. Jesus addresses their doubts through his physical appearance, while emphasizing the necessity of understanding Scripture. This sermon shows that true enlightenment comes not from worldly rationalism but from God opening minds to grasp the Scriptures, revealing Christ's identity, suffering, and resurrection. This text calls us to seek God's word and Spirit to overcome ignorance and sin, urging doubters to investigate Scripture, those with partial understanding to seek deeper conviction, and believers to respond with joy and worship.

In this sermon, guest preacher Kevin Swanson emphasizes the importance of the Gospel and the need for Christians to declare its message to all nations, tribes, peoples, and languages. He highlights that not only should Christians share the Gospel, but they must also be genuinely excited about it, recognizing that it is the only message of hope and joy.

This sermon explores how the Old Testament Scriptures prophetically reveal the identity, suffering, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as taught by Jesus himself to the disciples on the Emmaus road. By examining key passages like Psalm 110, Psalm 2, Deuteronomy 18, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and Daniel 7, the sermon demonstrates that Jesus is the promised King, Priest, and Prophet who suffered, died, and rose again according to God's divine plan. It emphasizes the importance of biblical literacy in understanding Christ's identity, validates God's promises through fulfilled prophecy, and calls listeners to respond with faith, obedience, and praise to the risen and exalted Savior.

The Bible portrays the Christian life as a spiritual battle, with believers as soldiers of Christ engaged in a war against lies and false ideologies. This text highlights the heart of a warrior—a Christ-like meekness with boldness—and outlines the divine weapons of truth, righteousness, and the gospel for destroying arguments and lofty opinions contrary to the knowledge of God. In this fight, we are called to obedience to Christ as the primary battle plan, starting within the church, and motivated not by personal gain but for the glory of God.

The sermon on Revelation 22:13&16 focused on the conjunction “And” between the five couplets of special names and titles for the Lord Jesus, come as Savior of sinners. The wonderfulness of Jesus' names and titles in the Bible, (over 200!) is that His names are not simply labels but true descriptions and declarations of who He is in all His fullness and sufficiency as Saviour. “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1. On top of this, there is so much precious and powerful gospel tidings in the conjunction “and” just with the ten names and titles given us in Rev. 22:13 & 16! To see this by God's grace and Spirit, just imagine if it was not so, and ponder the glorious fact that it is so! The Christ of the inspired Scriptures is climatically proclaimed in the last chapter of the Bible, with Jesus testifying of Himself for His people and all the world to know of Him, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end….I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright [and] morning star.” (“And” emboldened only to emphasize the sermon focus based on the Scripture texts.) Hallelujah, what a Saviour!

This sermon explores the transformative encounter of two disciples with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus. It delves into their initial despair and unbelief, the divine concealment of Jesus' identity, and his revelation through Scripture and the breaking of bread. The sermon highlights how Jesus teaches us to recognize him not through physical sight but through the Word and the Lord's Supper, inspiring us to trust in his resurrection and share the good news with others, even without seeing him in the flesh.

This sermon revists the resurrection account, considering the acts of Joseph of Arimathea, the witness of the angels, and the response of the women and disciples of Jesus. Importantly, the sermon underscores the importance of remembering Jesus' words, which were initially met with disbelief but ultimately confirmed by the empty tomb, leading to faith and marveling among the disciples. It calls believers to honor Christ publicly, trust in the vindication of God's word, and find joy and confidence in the truth of the resurrection, which transforms lives and assures the fulfillment of all of God's promises.

This sermon explores the historical reality of Jesus' resurrection, using inference to the best explanation to evaluate evidence such as his death, burial, empty tomb, and eyewitness accounts. By raising and refuting alternative explanations—such as stolen body, swoon theory, hallucination, and mythological parallels—it demonstrates that the resurrection is the most compelling explanation for the facts. May this bolster your confidence in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ!

This sermon explores the profound events of Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting three defining truths: Jesus' innocence, his compassion, and his identity as the Christ. From the road to the cross to the moment of his death, we see varied human responses—mocking, indifference, sorrow, and faith—yet the heavenly testimony remains unwavering. The sermon calls us to reflect on our own response to Jesus, the innocent One who died for the guilty, offering compassion and opening the way to reconciliation with God through His sacrifice.

This sermon explores the arrest, trial, and conviction of Jesus Christ, showing the profound injustice he endured and his unwavering faithfulness. Through an examination of key moments—his mocking and beating, the Sanhedrin's verdict, and his encounters with Pilate and Herod—we see Jesus' identity as the Son of God and God's Christ provoke rejection, yet fulfill the divine plan. We consider two purposes in his suffering: an example of steadfast faith for believers and a substitutionary sacrifice for our sin. In this we are called to trust in Christ's faithfulness and embrace him as both Savior and Lord.

This sermon examines the betrayal of Judas, Peter's denial, and the arrest of Christ. While the apostles fall away, there are lessons of humility, repentance, and hope for us today. This sermon considers human weakness, Christ's faithfulness, and the hope of restoration.

This sermon revisits Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Discover the vital role prayer played in Christ's life and learn practical lessons to deepen your own prayer life. From finding a place to pray to seeking strength in trials, this message will encourage you to follow Jesus' example and pray to your Father in heaven.

This sermon explores the profound mystery of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing on two key lessons: the humanity of Christ and the immense cost of salvation. This text shows us the love of Christ—both for the Father and for sinners—as demonstrated in his willingness to endure the cross. We must marvel at the price of our redemption and respond with worship, love for God, and love for one another.

In this sermon, we explore Jesus' tender prayer for Peter where he intercedes to protect Peter's faith as Satan seeks to sift him like wheat. Despite Peter's bold self-confidence and eventual denial of Christ, Jesus promises restoration and calls him to strengthen others through prayer. This message reveals the sustaining power of Christ's intercession for believers, emphasizing that while our faith may waver, it will not fail because he prays for us. The sermon challenges us to recognize our weakness, reject self-reliance, and depend on prayer to overcome temptation, equip the church, and advance God's kingdom. With practical applications for all—from the proud to the unconverted—this sermon urges us to join Christ in prayer, trusting his grace to hold us fast.

This sermon looks at Luke 22:24-30, where the disciples' dispute over greatness reveals a timeless truth: true leadership is rooted in humility, service, and faithfulness. From the crisis of selfish and ineffective leaders today to practical applications for government, church, workplace, and home, discover how to lead like Christ. Whether you're a seasoned leader, a father, or simply aspiring to make a difference, this message will challenge and inspire you to embrace the grace of servant leadership from our Lord Jesus Christ.

In this sermon we consider in detail the institution of the Lord's Supper. Jesus' work on the cross stands between the Passover and the consummation of the Kingdom of God, pointing us to both events in salvation history. He invests the bread and the cup with the gift of himself to his people, thus memorializing the cross as our way of salvation. Here is a reminder of the very heart of the Christian faith.

In this sermon, we return to the main narrative in the gospel of Luke. Jesus has come to give his life to inaugurate the new covenant and the kingdom of God. This passage considers the various plots against Christ and how God's intended purposes come to pass. Here is great comfort to the Christian in times of trouble.

This sermon considers the "coming of the Son of Man" in the destruction of the temple in 70AD. Jesus uses prophetic and apocalyptic language to describe the coming judgment of Jerusalem that is orchestrated by his own hand. Jesus removes the kingdom from the Jews who rejected him and grants it to all who call upon his name. This passage reminds us of the truthfulness of our Lord and that we must take every thought captive to obey him.

In this sermon we continue our exposition of the Olivet Discourse. We take time to consider the phrases "abomination of desolation" and "great tribulation." When understanding Jewish idioms and historical events, these terms are demystified. This passage demonstrates the faithfulness of Jesus and the greatness of God's vengeance.

In this second sermon on the Olivet Discourse in Luke 21, we're reminded of the suffering the apostles faced between the time of Jesus and the temple's destruction. Jesus' instruction to prepare them for suffering remains paradigmatic for disciples of Christ today.

This sermon begins an examination of the "Olivet Discourse" in the gospel of Luke where Jesus speaks about the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. This is an important text that requires humility and careful consideration of the context. There are rich treasures in this passage for the church today.

This sermon considers the end of Jesus' interactions with the scribes. In this interaction Jesus reveals his own identity in Psalm 110 while exposing the true identity of the scribes who are corrupt and wicked. Important lessons about how we regard Jesus and, most importantly, how Jesus regards us, are ones we should constantly remember.

This sermon considers the Sadducees' questioning of the resurrection in an attempt to make Jesus look foolish. Of course their plan is foiled and Jesus masterfully demonstrates the reality of the resurrection. But this is more than just a defense of the resurrection. This is a reminder that not all will attain this eternal life. Jesus is not just wise, he is the way to glory.

This sermon considers Jesus' famous saying, "Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." This pithy statement demonstrates the great wisdom of Christ and gives us insight into the disciple's responsibility to the state and to God. For more detail on the role of the government, see https://www.fairviewbaptistchurch.ca/sermons/resisting-tyrants/

ALL are servants of the MASTER! Join us in Matthew 25:14-30 to see God's design for HIS servants. Not all servants are the same, see how the scripture clearly portrays the rewards and consequences of servants based on their stewardship of God's property. What kind of servant or steward will you be?

In this sermon we consider Jesus' parable of the tenants. This allegory is a history of Israel and their rejection of Christ, God's beloved Son. It demonstrates the absurdity of rejecting Jesus and calls us to see God as gracious, faithful, patient, and just. The modern church must learn from ancient Israel and most importantly, see and embrace Christ as heir of all things.

In this sermon we follow the narrative of Jesus ministry when he comes back into Jewish territory and is confronted by two women who need a miracle. The first woman is older and has suffered physically and spiritually for twelve years with an issue of blood, the second is a twelve year old girl who dies, both women need life from Jesus. As we dig into this passage we will learn about the potency of resurrection life and a glorious truth about New Covenant reality