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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Sermons from the Sunday service at the Fairview Avenue brethren in Christ Church in Waynesboro, PA.
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Lessons from the Cross: Think About Others
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John 17:9-19. We take another look at the cross of Christ and are reminded of the numerous important lessons it teaches us. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines how the cross teaches us to think about others, even as we experience trials.By Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Kings 17:8-24. This is the first of many passages that point to the future resurrection of Christ. God's power and willingness to give life to His people is one of the foundational aspects of the hope and faith we have in Him. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the first recorded resurrection to learn more about the power of God an…
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What do you do when the Monster attacks? Millions of people in America struggle daily with worry and anxiety. Join us for part 2, as we continue to explore what the Bible has to say about this subject and learn some of the ways we can slay the worry monster with God’s help.
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Psalm 111 reveals who our God is and encourages us to study the depths of God's love and goodness. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams goes through Psalm 111 to find joy in the character and works of God.By Fairview Church of Christ
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What do you do when the Monster attacks? Millions of people in America struggle daily with worry and anxiety. Join us as we explore what the Bible has to say about this subject and learn some of the ways we can slay the worry monster with God’s help.
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Growing Together in Forgiveness by Fairview Church of ChristBy Fairview Church of Christ
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Zaccheus: The Power of Jesus' Forgiveness
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Luke 19. The story of Zaccheus is taught to children about a short tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. However, it is much more than a simple children's story.In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how the story of Zaccheus speaks to themes of worldliness, judgmentalness, repentance, and forgiveness.…
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Being “Dear Old Dad” isn’t easy. But our children are a precious gift from God and Fatherhood is a gift. Join us as we explore the joy of Fatherhood through God’s eyes.
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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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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When will Christ return? What will that look like? Will I be raptured? What does rapture mean? We have lots of questions about Jesus’ return and lots of theories. But what does the Bible say about it? Join us as we probe the mystery of the Second Coming.
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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?"By Fairview Church of Christ
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Identity is a big issue today. We identify in so many different ways it’s confusing. But in Christ Jesus, we have one real ID. Join us as we discover what God says about His children.
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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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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The Power of the Holy Spirit changed everything. Simple tradesmen, zealots, and Jewish leaders were transformed into the disciples who changed the world. Join us as we look at the spiritual highlights of the Book of Acts and find some important takeaways.
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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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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First Things: Stories from the Book of Acts Pt 9: “Steadfast in the Gospel: A Farewell Sermon from Paul” Acts 20:27-38: 28:11-31
As the apostle Paul senses that the end draws near, he says his goodbyes. Yet, knowing he will likely not survive, he presses on, preaching Jesus even under arrest. Join us as we consider the unstoppable nature of the Gospel.
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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.By 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.By 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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First Things: Stories from the Book of Acts Pt 8: “Paul the Missionary” Acts 13:2-5; 2 Corinthians 11:22-27
On his Missionary Journeys, Paul endured prison, flogging, shipwrecks, starvation, and constant danger. What could possibly motivate Paul to keep going? Join us as we join Paul on his journeys for Jesus.
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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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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When tradition runs headlong into the transforming power of the Holy Spirit it takes prayer and discernment to find unity in diversity of opinion. Join us as we attend the first Jerusalem Council as the early church does a little deconstruction.
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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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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?"By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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?"By 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.By 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.By Fairview Church of Christ
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